Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 75

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75.

“Leo?!”

Runia’s eyes widened as she looked toward where Leo had been sent flying.

“This isn’t the time to be distracted!”

Lauta’s magic flew toward Runia.

Seeing this, Runia chanted a spell with a cold expression.

“Dispel.”

Whoosh-!

“…!”

Lauta’s eyes widened as he watched his magic dispelled in an instant.

“How can a 1st year dispel my magic!”

“Do you think magic has 1st years and 2nd years?”

Runia snorted and crossed her arms.

“Your magic is certainly powerful, but its structure is very simple! It reeks of magic learned by simply memorizing spells rather than devising, researching, and mastering it yourself!”

“…!”

After the Age of Heroes, magic had developed tremendously.

With sufficient magical power backing it, powerful magic could be used much more easily than in previous eras.

The upward standardization of magical ability.

However, this made those who further honed their talents shine even brighter.

As it became easier for anyone to use high-level spells, countermeasures also became easier.

In the current era, magic wasn’t simply about accumulating spell counts, but required making spell systems complex through one’s own magical research.

Lauta, who had focused solely on learning powerful spells with power obtained from others rather than his own strength, was lacking in this aspect.

Even though they were advanced spells, they were merely part of Seirun’s curriculum, and this created gaps that Runia could exploit.

Of course, neutralizing spells she couldn’t use herself in advance was by no means easy.

It was an ability created by Runia’s talent and effort.

“Don’t get cocky!”

Whirrrr-!

A magic circle dyed black was generated around Lauta.

Seeing this, red magical power rippled in Runia’s eyes.

The analysis of Lauta’s magic activation system was already complete.

Then the method to counter it was simple.

‘I just need to dispel it before the magic is completed.’

Crack-!

The magic circle Lauta had created shattered and scattered in all directions.

“…!”

“Don’t defile the Progenitor’s spells any further.”

Lauta’s body trembled.

“Insolent! Just because you’re somewhat capable, you think you can lecture me!”

Roarrrrr-!

Dark red magical power poured out from Lauta’s body.

Seeing this, Runia flinched and trembled.

“What’s a year representative! I’m from the most prestigious family! I’m destined to become an elf as great as the Progenitor!”

Whoooosh-!

The black flames changed to dark red.

“Phoenix Shield.”

Runia hastily used her family’s magic.

Whoosh-!

Lauta’s magic blew away Runia’s magic.

‘The power is worlds apart from when he used Star Magic!’

Watching Lauta earnestly using black magic, Runia gritted her teeth.

“Kraaaaa!”

Crack! Crunch-!

“…!”

Flesh burst from Lauta’s arm.

The bone fragments that flew out with it became projectiles aimed at Runia.

“Flame Turtle!”

Runia hastily summoned a familiar.

A fire-breathing turtle spirit beast appeared in front of Runia.

It was a powerful spirit beast that swam through lava zones, a defensive type with a shell that even aura couldn’t penetrate.

Ting-ting-ting-ting!! Thud-!

“Kek?”

The Flame Turtle’s shell deflected Lauta’s attack.

However, one bone projectile that couldn’t be completely blocked pierced through Runia’s right shoulder.

“Kehehehe! You were acting so cocky, how pathetic!”

Roarrr-!

Lauta mocked her while healing his arm.

“Really… you’ve gone too far. Seeing how you use black magic without any hesitation.”

Runia glared with blazing red eyes and grasped her pierced right shoulder.

“I’ll burn you to ashes.”

“You’re the one who’ll burn!”

Whoooosh-!

Dark red flames raged wildly.

“Kehehehe. Your companions are finishing up too.”

Clang-!

Eiran’s longsword clashed with Kargor’s greatsword.

Crash-!

Kargor, having deflected the longsword, swung his greatsword at tremendous speed.

Clang-!

Eiran barely managed to block Kargor’s attack.

However, she lost her balance from the impact and staggered.

Whoosh-! Thud-!

Kargor kicked Eiran in the chest.

“Kek!”

Eiran was sent flying and rolled on the ground.

“Cough- Cough-“

Watching Eiran cough and struggle to get up, Kargor’s eyes gleamed.

“How about giving up now? You have no chance of winning.”

“Our ancestor was… a disciple of the Great Heroes. Amazing, right?”

“…?”

Kargor paused at the sudden statement.

“Our ancestor was proud to be a disciple of such great Heroes, but also felt ashamed of not measuring up to them. So he made a vow.”

Eiran threw away her damaged shield and gripped her longsword with both hands.

“That he would never doubt the Great Heroes.”

Whooooo!

Wind began to blow.

The surging silver energy became gentle and calm.

“That they would surely defeat evil and save the world.”

“The power of… fairies?”

Kargor’s face hardened.

Due to Lauta’s increased magical power, Kargor’s strength had also become incomparably stronger than before.

Originally, this would have been a difficult opponent for Eiran to defeat.

Yet Leo believed in Eiran.

The reason was that she was a descendant of Berkia.

In the distant past.

The Fairy Knights who protected the fairies and became the sword and shield of the Elf King.

The only elf who had inherited the power of that last Fairy Knight.

“So I will believe too.”

A knight who legitimately wielded fairy power through the blessing of fairies.

And the source of fairy power was life.

It was a power that exerted fatal force against the undead.

The land that had died from the curse of the undead regained vitality from the power Eiran emanated.

The energy of life rippled at the tip of Eiran’s sword.

The infinite power of life that drove away death.

The sword energy that Fairy Knights had wielded for generations.

“Evergreen.”

Watching Eiran raise her sword with both hands, fear colored Kargor’s eyes.

“This wench…!”

Whoosh-!

As she brought down her sword, sword energy filled with the power of life swept forth.

The Death Knight struck directly by that sword energy disappeared without a trace.

Eiran’s hands trembled as she sheathed her sword.

“I must… help the others…”

Thud-!

Having exhausted all her strength, Eiran collapsed on the spot.

“Move… body.”

She gritted her teeth and struggled.

Eiran, who had lifted her head with difficulty, opened her eyes wide.

She could see Leo approaching the Skeleton King.

***

“…”

Leo, who had been knocked away by the Skeleton King, got back up.

He looked at his right arm that had blocked the attack.

Seeing his arm twisted at a grotesque angle, Leo smiled.

“At least it’s still attached.”

Chirp! Chirp!

[Gasp! What do we do! What do we do!]

“I’m not dying, so don’t make a fuss.”

Leo sighed at the panicked Fiora and Kirran and got up.

It wasn’t just his arm that felt pain.

His entire body creaked and screamed in agony.

But the intense pain from his arm drove away that ache.

Thud-! Thud-!

Leo glared at the Skeleton King who was ignoring him and walking toward the entrance of Fairy Land, raising his sword.

Crack-!

But seeing his sword break in half, he let out a bitter laugh.

Roooooar-!

Graaaaar!

The Skeleton King left Leo behind and unleashed dark red energy toward the entrance of Fairy Land.

Fiora and Kirran’s faces turned pale.

[Th-this power is…]

“I see. So it really was the Hell Kaiser’s power.”

The moment he received the attack, he had thought the Skeleton King’s presence had changed.

Leo glanced toward Runia.

He could feel Lauta’s magic power growing stronger.

‘Is he channeling power through the Demon Artifact? Still weak though.’

The attack from before was also spatial severance, one of the Skeleton King’s techniques.

‘At Lauta’s level, he should never be able to use such a technique. He could only use it by receiving magical support.’

Runia was also being increasingly pushed back by Lauta’s growing power.

Then-

Whoosh-!

Blue light swept forth.

[This is fairy power?]

Kirran was surprised.

Leo also looked surprised, then smiled.

“Evergreen.”

It was an energy he had seen during the Age of Calamity.

A power that only Fairy Knights could use.

‘Even though the Fairy Knights disappeared, their will and power have been passed down through generations.’

Before going on his final expedition.

Recalling the image of his disciple who had risen to the position of Fairy Knight, Leo began to move.

Whoooosh-!

Flames swept forth.

“Let’s go, Fiora.”

Chirp-!

Aura and spiritual power swirled together.

Whoooooosh-!

Leo, who had created a massive flaming sword, blocked the Skeleton King’s path.

Graaaaar-!

The Skeleton King’s sword glowed dark red.

He tried to use spatial severance again.

Leo’s eyes widened as he swung his left arm.

Whoosh! Craaaaaash!

Sparks flew.

Along with them, the dark red energy distorted the surrounding space.

Whoosh-!

“Guh!”

Leo gritted his teeth.

‘I’m being overpowered!’

Crash-!

Crackle!

“Keh-!”

Along with the Skeleton King’s attack, Leo’s back struck against the previous Fairy King’s barrier.

Craaaaaash-!

The sword that distorted space gradually burrowed into the barrier.

Crack-!

The barrier cracked under the Overlord’s power.

‘It’s breaking!’

The moment Leo thought that.

Crash-! Clang!

The barrier shattered.

Leo, who had been sent flying through the barrier, crashed miserably into the ground.

“Leo!”

Eiran screamed with a pale face.

“Hahaha! That arrogant first-year from Lumern is finally done for!”

Lauta shouted as if feeling refreshed.

“No. That guy won’t die.”

“Are you so overheated that you’ve lost your mind too?”

Lauta sneered at Runia, who spoke with a growling tone.

The dark red flames he breathed out burned Runia.

Runia, who had suffered burns all over, looked pitiful as if she would turn to ash at any moment.

But her eyes alone were still blazing fiercely.

“I said I’d kill him if he dies. So he won’t die.”

Runia spoke through gritted teeth and smiled coldly.

“The one who’s going to die is you instead.”

“In that state? You’re quite the bluffer.”

Looking at Lauta who was sneering, Runia raised her hand.

“No. It’s not a bluff.”

Whoosh-!

Flames erupted from Runia’s hand.

“Kuk. What are you trying to do with such measly flames…”

Whoooooosh-!

Runia’s flames began to burn more and more fiercely.

“…!”

Seeing Runia’s flames pushing back the dark red fire, Lauta’s face hardened.

“As you know, our family has been Pact Makers with the Phoenix for generations.”

Runia smiled faintly.

“Our founding ancestor made a vow. That he would burn Tartaros even if it meant burning himself.”

The flames engulfed Runia.

“As long as that will doesn’t extinguish. We are eternal Pact Makers of the Phoenix.”

Wings of flame formed behind Runia’s back.

The unextinguishable flames of will passed down from distant ancestors.

The forbidden secret art of the Runda Family that burns even oneself.

“Sacred Fire.”

Runia’s mana and spiritual power burned away madly.

“Cr-Crazy!”

Lauta’s face turned pale.

“You’re dying to kill yourself!”

“No. I just need to burn you up before I die.”

Runia’s eyes flashed.

Whoooosh-!

“Kyaaaaaaaaaah!”

Runia’s Sacred Fire devoured Lauta’s flames.

The outcome was decided.

Runia’s flames would not disappear until they burned Lauta to nothing.

Just when Lauta sensed his death, the Sacred Fire’s flames disappeared from his burning body.

Runia’s eyes widened.

Gooooo-!

Dark red energy poured out from the black ring.

“Haha! As expected, this ring is amazing…”

Crack-!

“…Huh?”

Lauta’s hand was sucked into the black ring.

“Wh-What…”

Whoooooosh-!

“Kyaaaah!”

The ring began to suck in Lauta’s body like a black hole.

Crunch!

“Kraaaah!”

Whoosh-!

The ring that had sucked in Lauta without a trace fell to the ground with a thud.

“Wh-What is this…”

The ring, judging there was no longer any hope, had sucked in Lauta and made him into nourishment.

Not knowing this, Runia could only wear a dazed expression.

“Anyway, this should stop the summoning…!”

Runia turned her burned body with difficulty.

“Why…?”

Even though Lauta had disappeared, the Skeleton King showed no signs of vanishing.

Thud-! Thud-!

The Skeleton King moved toward the revealed Fairy Land.

Soon, the Skeleton King’s massive foot trampled the spot where Leo had fallen.

Crash-!

The sight of snow and dirt flying seemed to appear slowly in Runia’s eyes.

“L-Leo…!”

Runia’s face turned pale.

Just then-!

Whoosh-!

Gray mana swirled violently.

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