Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 643

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643.

“Everyone’s amazing.”

Artion clasped his hands together and let out an exclamation of admiration.

He couldn’t help but exclaim at the sight that could only be described as overwhelming.

“Cal was a bit worrying. But the result is excellent. Looking at that, it’s clear the title of Hero wasn’t earned for nothing.”

They won a seemingly impossible fight through thorough preparation and strategy alone.

Their foresight and ability to read ahead was at a level the freshmen couldn’t even compete with.

It was literally appropriate to say they toyed with them.

Even though they were different grades, Elena, Lil, and Chen Xia hadn’t dominated to that extent.

“Truly one who prepares for the beginning.”

When Yura burst out in admiration, Ren laughed with a “Hoot-“

“Hoot, isn’t that obvious? He’s a student I guided.”

“You weren’t particularly interested in Cal.”

“What are you saying? Where do you think Cal’s excellent alchemy skills came from?”

“Dweno’s alchemy books.”

“Ah, you can’t communicate with summoners who just summon their familiars and dump everything on them.”

“Huh? What did you just say?”

“Hoot, resorting to violence because you can’t win with words? You’re starting to resemble Senior Ain more and more.”

“Want to experience what real violence is like?”

Hallind, who didn’t even glance at the two growling professors, spoke.

“Professor Ain, Professor Artion.”

“Yes.”

“Y-Yes!”

“Make them quiet.”

“How… exactly…”

Artion was at a loss.

But Ain didn’t hesitate and went behind Ren to snap his neck.

Crack-

Ren, caught off guard, went limp.

“Serves him right!”

Yura cheered at the sight.

Artion, who had been hesitating while watching, made eye contact with Hallind.

Then he was startled and approached Yura.

“Professor Yura, I’m sorry! It’s Professor Hallind’s order!”

“Huh?”

Crack-

“Gurk?”

Yura’s neck twisted at an even greater angle than Ren’s.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Artion.

“I was looking at you meaning there was no need to subdue her since it had gotten quiet?”

“What?”

Artion was visibly flustered by Hallind’s words.

“More importantly, Professor Artion. That sound just now was quite serious?”

“Huh?!”

Artion’s eyes, which were usually closed unless he was being possessed, opened wide.

When he looked down, Yura was convulsing and foaming at the mouth.

“Professor Yura! Are you alright!”

“Healer! Call a healer!”

“Hey! Yura! Snap out of it!”

Watching the faculty become incomparably more chaotic than before, Hallind let out a small sigh.

“Huhahaha! The end of a dictator who solves everything with power!”

Professor Sedjen wore a triumphant expression.

Next to Sedjen stood Riina, the principal.

“Aren’t you worried about Professor Yura?”

“Hoot, Riina. Professor Yura isn’t weak enough to die from something like that.”

“How do you know?”

“Faith in a former student, you could say?”

“I see.”

Riina nodded and brought a bottle to her lips, gulping it down.

Watching Riina, Ain spoke.

“Principal. You should moderate your drinking.”

“Ugh- Professor Ain. Sorry. But I’ve been under a lot of stress lately.”

Wiping her lips, Riina pulled out another bottle.

Watching this, Ain sighed deeply inwardly.

Hallind, Sedjen, Riina.

He understood why these three had been friends since their school days.

‘Well, the principal must be under a lot of stress.’

Riina became Lumern’s principal following the Sword Saint.

When she first took office last year, there was much talk.

There was bound to be controversy when a Shadow became principal of a Hero Academy.

But as if to prove why she received recommendations from Hallind and Sedjen, called Lumern’s greatest professors, Riina performed her duties as principal perfectly.

The reason she had little external presence was also because she was running the school perfectly.

Moreover, befitting her Shadow origins, she had independent information channels and was well aware of new Hero Dungeons and the movements of Tartaros and Hero Hunters.

Thanks to suffering under such enormous workload, she frequently drank in front of the professors these days.

Still, no professor opposed Riina.

Since Lumern professors were quite eccentric, they just accepted drinking as normal.

It was also because Riina’s drinking had never interfered with her work.

“Which grade do you expect will solve this assignment first?”

At Hallind’s question, Riina let out a “Hmm-” and chuckled.

“4th and 5th years.”

“Oh? Why do you think so?”

When Sedjen asked with interest, Riina looked at the screen and spoke.

“The freshmen haven’t properly grasped what kind of person Cal is yet. The 2nd years have too unfavorable a battlefield. Plus their opponent is Chen Xia? She was quite famous on our side. Shan’s next master.”

Riina’s gaze lingered on Chen Xia.

‘She’s completely escaped from conflict.’

It was obvious what Chen Xia’s mindset was like when attending school as a freshman.

Wanting to live in light rather than darkness was a common trait of Shadows.

After becoming a 2nd year, she probably didn’t deny her own world.

Above all, the world acknowledged Shadows.

All Shadows in this world had been saved.

‘Her face looks even better now than in her 2nd year.’

A much more relaxed face.

The path she should take.

The appearance of someone who had completely chosen what to do.

Even in her 2nd year, she didn’t deny being a Shadow and showed her Shadow side.

But she had never once shown her original self.

Now she was completely showing that side.

‘It would be hard for the 2nd years to handle right now.’

“The 3rd years must have come to their senses. And they’ll seriously fight their seniors. In the next battle, they’ll somehow be able to overcome.”

Indeed, the 3rd years’ eyes had changed.

They acknowledged that they had been arrogant.

‘That’s the most frightening thing about the 3rd years.’

They quickly identify their own mistakes.

And use that as a stepping stone to advance at tremendous speed.

‘Leo’s influence is significant.’

Finally, Riina’s gaze turned toward the 4th and 5th years.

They were clearly shaken.

Looking at their current state, it didn’t seem like they could clear the assignment first as Riina had boasted.

However…

‘Those kids are Hero Candidates in the end.’

The experience of surpassing limits for a long time at Lumern doesn’t just disappear.

Even if their leader disappears and they fall into disarray.

Even if they draw their own limits and can’t surpass them.

What the 4th and 5th years have accomplished so far doesn’t vanish.

‘Besides…’

“I, I also think the 4th and 5th year students will be able to solve this assignment quickly!”

Artion clenched both hands tightly.

Artion had been in charge of 1st years ever since becoming a Lumerne Professor.

But he had taught upper-year students a few times.

“The 4th and 5th years have student Runba!”

“Runba?”

“Runba is there, but… he lacks the leadership to overcome this situation.”

It was when the professors were showing reluctance.

“Certainly, with Runba there, he might be able to awaken the 4th and 5th years.”

Yura rubbed her neck and stood up from her seat.

“Are, are you alright?”

When Artion asked with a worried face, Yura nodded.

“Yeah. I’m fine.”

Yura looked at Runba on the screen.

“That guy does everything half-heartedly, but when it comes to studying and training, he really goes crazy with it.”

“Runba does?”

Ain made a surprised expression.

Students who stake their lives on studying and training usually show fighting spirit.

But except for his 1st year, Runba had never shown such behavior.

“Yes. You think he maintains second place in his year for nothing? But despite doing that, he has no intention of climbing higher. That bastard. What’s really funny is that even after graduation, he’s just planning to casually become a Lumerne Associate Professor.”

Yura made an exasperated expression.

Becoming a Lumerne Professor isn’t a bad thing.

In fact, most Lumerne Professors are skilled individuals with power comparable to Heroes, or even greater.

But even so, those who become Lumerne Professors are more interested in nurturing future generations than in becoming Heroes.

That’s why Runba, who wants to become a professor right after graduation, is certainly a special case.

Despite being able to become a Hero and being at a vigorous age, he tries to step back from the front lines.

“He thinks he can never surpass Elena Jeron. He gave up on becoming a Hero because he’s frustrated about that, you know? Isn’t he really rotten to the core? But what’s funny is, looking at what he does, he can’t completely give up.”

He works like crazy because he has lingering attachments.

“Do you think such a Runba could suddenly awaken and influence other students?”

At Ain’s question, Yura chuckled.

“That’s Leo’s specialty.”

“What is?”

“Setting fire to people’s hearts.”

At Yura’s words, Ain let out a hollow laugh.

“That’s certainly true.”

***

Runba, who had slumped down on the ground, was closing his eyes.

Having a monster in the same year that you can’t even dare to catch up to is certainly painful.

‘There’s even one a year below.’

And this one is from the same department.

‘No, are there more below?’

Runba let out a hollow laugh.

He wasn’t talking about Leo Flobe.

‘That guy really lives in a completely different world.’

Coincidentally, the 3rd year monster is also from the same department.

‘Woreden Taiden.’

It’s not just Woreden.

The 3rd years are crawling with monsters.

Had there ever been a time in Lumern’s history when monsters of this caliber were gathered together like this?

‘It’s not like it’s a monster war or anything.’

Runba could feel the 4th and 5th years splitting apart around his ears.

The 5th years, who should be holding the center, were divided into factions.

The 4th years were revealing the rebellious feelings they had hidden for so long.

Normally, he would have tried to mediate with a cheerful smile.

But now they had completely collapsed to the point where that wouldn’t work.

‘At times like this, it’s right to let them fight to their heart’s content.’

He decided to turn off his attention and focus on himself.

‘I’m originally a greedy guy. I want to be the best in the group I belong to.’

While he might not be able to catch up to his seniors, he at least wanted to be the best among his peers and juniors.

But that had crumbled since his 1st year.

So he cleanly gave up on the path of a Hero.

Instead, he tried to become the best at teaching future generations.

It was essentially running away disgracefully.

‘But you know… even so, that Leo guy really gets under my skin.’

He knew the guy was quick-witted.

That’s why he had openly provoked him.

Saying he’d fix his rotten spirit, telling him to prove what a Hero of the new era is.

‘Ah. Really full of himself.’

Runba dusted himself off and stood up.

“So Niel should take command…”

“We’d rather take command ourselves!”

“How impudent for juniors!”

“Is this really the time to worry about that? Take off your rank insignia and let’s go at it!”

“What? Are you crazy!”

“Ah~ Mic test. Mic test.”

“Runba, is this the time for commentary!”

Looking at Runba who pulled out a mic with amplification magic from his pocket, one of the 5th years said.

Looking at him, Runba grinned.

“Shut up and listen. I’m not doing commentary.”

“…”

At the sudden rough words, the 5th years flinched and the 4th years widened their eyes.

The 4th years were surprised by Runba’s rough demeanor they had never seen, while the 5th years were reminded of old times.

“Command and staff stay as they are.”

Runba said coldly.

“No matter how I look at it, that’s right.”

“Senior Runba! It failed! How about changing the command instead…?”

“Ah, when your senior is talking, just shut up and listen. I get that you have big heads, but don’t try to climb up. Leo isn’t the only one who can crack your skulls. I can smash your heads too.”

Seeing Runba spout harsh words with his usual sly expression, the 4th years shut their mouths.

They were completely overwhelmed by this first-time sight of their senior who had carefully looked after them since their 1st year.

“And you guys. Didn’t I tell you not to get into power struggles with the seniors, trusting Elena? Back then you didn’t listen at all. How does it feel now that you’ve experienced it? Feels like shit, right? Don’t feel wronged. The 4th years are acting like this because of what you’ve done. It’s karma. Karma.”

Still smiling, this time he stabbed at his classmates’ sore spots.

Watching them bite their lips tightly, Runba said.

“Get ready to properly crush Leo.”

“…He’ll be attacking soon, do we have time?”

At Eden’s words, Runba clicked his tongue.

“Not at all. He’s here now.”

Runba turned his head to look at Leo walking over with a relaxed expression.

The 4th and 5th years flinched.

“That expression. Isn’t it arrogant?”

“What?”

“No matter how great he is, we’re his seniors. That look in his eyes, like he’s looking down from way above! Ah, right. He has the right to look down. He’s more than qualified for that. Still.”

Runba put down the microphone and gritted his teeth.

“Let’s at least get respect as seniors. Even if it’s just a bow. Let’s struggle as much as possible to get recognition that we’re that guy’s seniors.”

“Can we do it?”

“You said you needed time, right?”

Runba started walking.

“I’ll try to buy as much as I can.”

Whoooosh-

Seeing the spiritual power rising from Runba’s body, Niel said.

“Let’s get away from this spot first.”

At those words, the 4th and 5th years quickly retreated.

“Senior Niel, Senior Runba… what’s going on?”

At the Knight Department junior’s question, Niel glanced back.

“…That’s his true nature, what else.”

***

Runba stood before Leo.

And muttered inwardly.

‘Excuse me? Beautiful, great, and noble one?’

Unlike his confident outward appearance, inwardly he was pathetically begging someone.

‘You know that one time you said you’d help me just once before? Could you help me this time? Are you listening to me? Greatest Great Spirit in the world? Yes? Yes?’

-How noisy.

A listless voice was heard.

At that reaction, Runba made a bright expression.

Leo, who had stopped walking, curled up the corners of his mouth.

“Oh?”

Leo made an interested expression and said.

“You were hiding a trump card? This looks like it’ll be an interesting matchup.”

Seeing the spirit power surging from Runba’s body, Leo raised his palm.

Whoosh-

-Hm, what’s the matter? My pact maker?

-Pact maker my ass. More like a slave.

When Ista the Purification Spirit struck a pose, Larel coldly sneered.

Ista ignored Larel’s sneer.

“It looks like your rival will be summoned.”

-Rival?

“Yes.”

Leo said, watching the water beginning to swirl around Runba like a waterspout.

“The spirit of the deep sea, Undine.”

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