Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 797

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797.

Swoooosh—!

Rain began to fall.

Time is cruel.

Things that are joyful and happy.

Things that are sad and unfortunate.

Most things fade away as time passes.

But there are emotions and memories that remain unchanged even as time flows.

For Rea, the rain falling now was one such thing.

Just before closing his eyes as Risinass, the King of Wisdom.

Black rain was falling from the sky just like now.

“Disgusting.”

Rea muttered quietly.

Everything right now was disgusting.

The black rain falling from the sky that devoured life.

The Giant King who had appeared once again.

And most disgustingly of all, Erebos’s obsession wearing Kail’s appearance.

“Rea! Gias has appeared again! What should we do?!”

“Don’t tell me the Giant King will keep reviving even if we kill him?!”

Kar and Valhar asked urgently.

A Giant King appearing infinitely.

It was impossible by common sense.

But Kar and Valhar had no choice but to consider that impossible scenario.

Their opponent was none other than the Calamity Flame, called the primordial evil.

The very one who had driven the world to the brink of destruction.

Literally the most vicious enemy since the world’s existence.

The two knew better than anyone that this being brought disasters beyond whatever one could imagine.

Crushed by that calamity, they had ultimately been forced to pass the burden to their friend and close their eyes.

To their question, Rea said.

“Looking at Gias’s condition… That’s Gias from the time of the Battle of Gardstron.”

At Rea’s words, Kar and Valhar frowned.

The Battle of Gardstron.

It was the incident when Gias the Giant King led his legion in a massive invasion while the King of Wisdom, Progenitor of the Starry Skies, and Hero of the Beginning were away from Gardstron.

At that time, Dweno and Arron, who were defending Gardstron, succeeded in repelling the Giant King’s legion.

Though Gardstron also suffered considerable damage, considering the forces at the time, Gardstron’s victory was close to a miracle.

“If it’s Gias from that era, defeating him won’t be difficult.”

Valhar narrowed his eyes.

A Legion Commander was a completed being.

In terms of pure power alone, Gias from that time with his authority might have been even mightier than now.

‘But combat power isn’t determined by pure strength alone.’

Just as the Great Heroes had sublimated countless experiences through the Age of Calamity into their own power.

The Legion Commanders were the same.

They too had existed as fearsome calamities not only during the Age of Calamity but also through the subsequent Age of Heroes, gaining countless experiences.

A being from the past was merely a being from the past.

The Great Heroes already knew the strategy for dealing with the past Gias they had once defeated.

Therefore, defeating an enemy they had once brought down wasn’t difficult for the Great Heroes.

‘Especially since he’s not leading a legion now and there are three of us here.’

However…

“We definitely defeated him earlier, so why did he come back to life?”

To Kar’s question, Rea said.

“Hero Record.”

“What?”

“It seems Erebos’s obsession summoned the past Giant King from the Hero Record.”

“Is that possible?”

“It must be possible since this phenomenon is occurring. The only link connecting past and present here is the Hero Record that bastard is holding.”

That was the insight of one who held the title of King of Wisdom.

“Though called the primordial evil, Erebos is an evil god. Essentially, he’s no different from a god.”

Rea’s eyes narrowed.

“Since the Hero Record was made by gods, it wouldn’t be strange if he could exert influence over the Hero Record.”

“So Erebos is transforming the Hero Record to summon his past subordinate?”

“I can’t know that for sure. Whether he transformed the Hero Record… or if this was originally the Hero Record’s ability.”

Rea clenched and unclenched his hand.

“But one thing is certain. If we defeat that Giant King, Erebos’s obsession won’t be able to summon Gias anymore.”

“Why is that?”

“His power has weakened compared to before summoning Gias.”

“Oh?”

“Pulling a past Legion Commander from the Hero Record clearly consumes enormous power.”

At this cold and accurate assessment of the situation, Kar said.

“Wow… You were just like the old Risinass.”

Rea shot him a sharp glance.

“It’s Rea, not Risinass.”

“Oops.”

Kar hastily covered his mouth.

“You’re definitely like your old self. That somewhat absent-minded appearance has completely disappeared.”

Valhar shouldered his Battle Axe.

“Is it because it’s related to Kail?”

“…I absolutely cannot tolerate that thing.”

“You’re not the only one who can’t tolerate it.”

Valhar looked at Erebos’s obsession wearing Kail’s appearance with a cold expression.

“That bastard insulting Kail is something Kar and I absolutely cannot tolerate either.”

Roooooar—

Golden flames flowed from Valhar’s body.

Seeing this, Rea’s eyes widened.

“Let me handle that one alone.”

Valhar descended to the ground.

Along with him, the golden flames Valhar emitted only grew more intense.

“Val…har?”

Rea watched Valhar’s retreating figure with surprised eyes.

Even stronger flames erupted from Valhar’s body as he landed on the ground.

‘In my previous life, I hardly ever liked myself.’

In childhood, because of power I couldn’t handle.

Later, because I couldn’t protect anything.

In the final moment, because of the weakness that left me with no choice but to pass the burden on.

The dwarf named Dweno couldn’t love himself like that.

‘You were the first person I met who hated yourself even more than I did, Kail.’

At least Dweno loved this world.

Because he loved this world, he cherished himself.

That’s why he risked everything to try to protect this world.

But Kail, whose life had already turned to ash, he couldn’t understand what drove him to endure hardships and try to protect the world.

‘Even now I can’t understand you. What made you into someone who never knew how to give up.’

Trudge- Trudge-

Whoooosh-

‘But I know this one fact.’

The King of Wisdom saved the world for the people.

A person chosen by fate.

He was the very savior who would rescue the world in times of crisis.

The Progenitor of the Starry Skies saved the world while dreaming of endless possibilities.

This world was possibility itself to her.

The Hero saved the world while dreaming of a peaceful world he had never seen.

And I saved the world for the sake of a beautiful world.

‘The fact that you saved the world for us.’

And I am enjoying the world that was saved in that way.

‘So I decided to try liking myself.’

The golden flames were a curse to Dweno.

A symbol of destruction that burned everything.

Hating his existence that only brought destruction, he became obsessed with beauty.

Dweno’s heart, which hated his own flames until the moment of death, never changed.

He simply used them because they were necessary.

‘I have no intention of ever losing it.’

Whoooosh-

‘This world that you saved.’

Roooooar-!

The flames that Dweno breathed out soon took the form of a giant.

‘So I will not look back at you, at that time 5000 years ago.’

He accepted the past, himself as he was.

And he moved forward without looking back.

He would not wander.

The Hero of the Beginning no longer exists.

Accepting that fact, he carves out his own path.

Calling himself the guardian of the world.

‘That would be the way to honor you, who passed this world down to future generations.’

Dweno reached toward a realm he couldn’t reach in his previous life.

The giant made of golden flames grew larger and larger.

Its body soon became even more massive than the Giant King.

Hissssss-!

The surroundings became bright as if the sun had risen in the dark night.

The black rain evaporated.

The fragments of the past summoned by Erebos’s obsession affecting the Hero Record disappeared without a trace.

“Mere fragments of the past can no longer stop me.”

Valhar raised his hand.

The giant raised its hand in response.

“5000 years ago, you burned me to death.”

Golden light flashed in Dweno’s eyes.

“In this life… I will burn you to death.”

Kwaaaaang-!

The flame giant’s fist struck down on Gias like a mace.

Gias and Erebos’s obsession evaporated without a trace.

Whoooosh-

The golden flames scattered.

Valhar, with his arms crossed, glanced back at his surprised friends.

‘It’s fine to wander. That’s only natural.’

But that was only for a moment.

Valhar looked toward Erdien Mountain.

‘But I won’t wait around.’

Valhar looked ahead.

‘So hurry up and follow.’

5000 years ago, if his role was to support his friends from behind, now it was different.

Just as Risinass had done 5000 years ago.

Now it was his turn to lead.

Valhar muttered quietly.

“Don’t be bound by the past. That doesn’t suit you.”

***

“Oho… Indeed, it’s me. To think of such magic.”

Roon was amazed looking at the magic Leo had taught him.

On the desk were papers with countless magical formulas written on them.

Roon checked those spells at tremendous speed.

Leo, who was watching such Roon, said.

“You.”

“Hm?”

“You haven’t developed at all, have you?”

At Leo’s words, Roon’s face turned bright red.

“What! What! What!”

“No. It’s shocking. To think the great Luna Rubinance has no development at all.”

Leo made a pathetic expression.

“Runia and Eiran are also slower in growth compared to our Runia and Eiran.”

“Hmph! If you’re so good at teaching, why don’t you teach them? Like Chelsea and Iliana.”

When Roon snorted, Leo said.

“No. That won’t do.”

“Hm?”

“That’s not my role. It’s your role.”

“…”

At Leo’s words, Roon put down the magical formula.

“Kail.”

“Why?”

“You… are you going back…?”

Bang-!

“Leo! Breaking news! Breaking news!”

Just then the door opened and Cal came in.

The place where Leo and Roon were currently staying was a private room in the inn that Cal operated.

Since Leo, being an outsider, couldn’t continue staying within Lumern, the morning after meeting Roon, he had left Lumern.

Roon had followed such Leo.

“What’s the matter?”

Roon looked at Cal with a prim face.

At such a reaction from Roon, Cal scratched his cheek.

“Uh… did I perhaps interrupt a good time?”

“There’s nothing like that with this playboy.”

Roon snorted.

“Why am I a playboy?”

“I don’t know. Any guy who goes around charming this woman and that woman is a woman’s enemy.”

At Roon’s sharp reaction, Leo clicked his tongue.

“So. What’s this breaking news?”

“Yeah! An abnormal situation has occurred in a kingdom called Delan in the western continent!”

“…Delan?”

Leo’s face hardened.

“Yeah. It seems a pillar of black flames was spotted in the Flobe Marquis’ territory in Delan!”

Roon’s face hardened at Cal’s words.

A pillar of black flames.

It was impossible not to know what that was.

Leo stood up from his seat.

‘A fragment of Erebos was sealed in Flobe territory.’

In this world line’s history, he had never been born.

‘The world line split when the other guys reincarnated. The events that occurred were also twisted.’

The Monster Queen and Giant King were not subjugated.

The powerful deterrent force called the reincarnated Great Heroes made their movements even more cautious.

Berkia was not toyed with by the Overlord King’s hands.

Leo alone might have been one thing.

In a situation where the Overlord King knew of the Great Heroes’ existence, it would have been difficult for him to revive Berkia as an undead.

‘Summoning a hero of Berkia’s caliber as an undead would be a major blow even to the Overlord King.’

The Overlord King wouldn’t do something that would only waste his strength without dealing any damage.

‘And Erebos’s fragments didn’t revive.’

But this was a different dimension of story from him not existing in this world line.

5000 years before he subjugated Erebos.

After the first fragment revived 3000 years ago, two more fragments revived in the era Leo lived in.

‘…Is it finally opening its eyes now.’

Leo clicked his tongue.

“Let’s go, Roon.”

“I’ll prepare right away.”

“No, we need to go right now.”

“Huh?”

Roon’s eyes widened.

“The pillar of black flames in Flobe territory isn’t simply some fragment of Erebos’s power.”

“Then?”

“Erebos’s second fragment has revived.”

“What?”

Roon and Cal’s faces were colored with shock.

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