Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 812

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812.

Clang- Clang-

Whoooosh-!

The sound of hammering metal echoed throughout.

Each time Valhar’s hammer struck the metal, fierce flames blazed up.

Clang-!

As metal and hammer collided, golden flames flickered.

Valhar set down his hammer, picked up the metal with tongs, examined it from all angles, then nodded.

Hissssss-

After plunging the metal into water for cooling, Valhar put down his hammer and left the workshop.

“Not a bad workspace.”

“Oh, it feels good to receive praise from the greatest blacksmith of our time.”

“You said you’re also well-versed in alchemy, didn’t you?”

“Well. I like making things that can earn money.”

“Hmm.”

Valhar stroked his chin while staring intently at Cal, who was grinning slyly.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“It’s nothing.”

Valhar shook his head and left the workshop.

Outside the workshop, Leo was sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed.

“Huh? Is Leo sleeping?”

When Cal made a puzzled expression, Valhar spoke.

“Cal, sorry to bother you, but could you go get us something to drink?”

“Yes! I’ll take my time getting it!”

Cal quickly ran off.

“Sharp kid.”

“Cal is pretty perceptive.”

Leo opened one eye and chuckled.

“You look tired.”

“I couldn’t sleep properly because of what happened yesterday.”

The ice mirror that had suddenly appeared.

And the hand that had grabbed Leo along with it.

‘…It wasn’t Nix’s power.’

Though it was the same ice mirror as when he came to this place, it wasn’t Nix’s power.

‘That magical feeling was… Chloe’s.’

Chloe had been researching parallel world theory for a long time to devise magical formulas.

Of course, no matter how much of a genius Chloe was or how exceptional her talent for magical theory, creating magic that crosses world lines with her power alone would be impossible.

‘But right now, Risinass is by Chloe’s side.’

Risinass, the King of Wisdom.

The wisest being who has mastered all knowledge known to this world.

His wisdom would reach deep into parallel worlds and multiverse interpretation as well.

Leo stroked the back of his hand.

He could clearly feel the presence of the beings he had made pacts with as a summoner.

Among them, he could distinctly feel the presence of Risinass, who had made a pact with him as a spirit.

Of course, he couldn’t summon him due to the different world line.

Even so, he could tell that the contract made between soul and soul was still valid.

‘Anyway, I’m still connected to that side.’

He wasn’t a being that belonged to this place.

Leo took out his pocket watch and checked it.

He could see that time had clearly passed more than initially.

‘The flow of time has accelerated.’

“You look anxious.”

“…”

“Well, I suppose you’d be conflicted.”

At Valhar’s words, Leo silently looked up at the ceiling.

“What do you think would be best?”

“I’d prefer if you didn’t go.”

“…”

“5000 years ago, we didn’t fight with noble hearts… But we didn’t fight expecting compensation either.”

“Right. Except for Risinass.”

“That’s right. Back then, we had no choice since it was just us.”

Valhar sat on the sofa across from Leo.

“But even so, it’s true that we fought with everything on the line. That’s why I think we have the right to enjoy peace in this world. All five of us together.”

“…”

“It would be enjoyable.”

Valhar closed his eyes.

“Just imagining it is enjoyable. If we overcome all trials, we could truly enjoy peace without major worries. Going on adventures together wouldn’t be bad either. Adventures to find mysteries and beautiful things in this world that we don’t know about. Just thinking about it makes my heart race. It would be nice to teach Kar what true peace is.”

Valhar smiled gently.

“Watching you struggle while caught between Rea and Roon would be entertaining too. Yes. While we’re at it, having all three of you as my nude models would be…”

“Don’t steer the conversation in weird directions, you perverted old man.”

Leo frowned.

“You still don’t understand aesthetics.”

“I have no intention of understanding. I don’t want to either.”

Watching Leo speak curtly, Valhar clicked his tongue.

“Whatever the case… It would be happiness. That’s why I’d prefer if you didn’t go.”

“…”

“But.”

Valhar opened his eyes.

He looked at Leo with a bitter expression.

“If it’s the Kail I know, I think he’ll go back.”

“…”

“Not because that side is more important than us.”

“…”

“Because he’s that kind of person… I think that’s how the man called Kail was able to save the world.”

Valhar looked into Leo’s red eyes.

“That’s what befits Kail, the Hero of the Beginning.”

He never turns away from what he’s shouldered.

He tries to take responsibility for what he’s responsible for until the end.

That’s why Kail had always hated taking on responsibilities.

Because he knew better than anyone that the weight of responsibility was never light.

“When that moment comes, I’ll push your back. Even if Roon and Kar resent me for it. I’ll support you.”

“…”

If that happens, Valhar too will surely have days when he regrets that choice.

‘No, he’ll remember that moment countless times and repeat his regrets.’

But…

‘Even so, I would make the same choice.’

Thinking that regret would be his burden to bear, Valhar smiled.

“I really owe you a lot.”

“If you want to repay the debt, strip.”

“I refuse.”

Leo frowned.

“Whatever the case, finding Nix should be our priority.”

Just as the Nix from that world had sent Leo to this side.

The Nix of this world should also be able to send Leo to the other side.

‘Or I could wait for Chloe to complete a way back.’

Leo fell into thought.

Whatever the case, waiting didn’t suit his temperament.

As Leo was pondering this.

The door opened.

“Cal, you’re here? Huh?”

The one who opened the door and entered wasn’t Cal, but Rea.

“Weren’t you busy with student council work?”

When Leo asked with a puzzled expression, Rea hesitated before speaking.

“Leo. I’ve been thinking about something.”

“What is it?”

“The door you came through to this world.”

“The one in the forest where I met Kar? That door showed no reaction at all though?”

“Right. But it might be different now.”

“What?”

“The pocket watch you’re carrying.”

At those words, Leo pulled out the pocket watch from his chest.

“The time flowing in that watch isn’t this world’s time, but that world’s time.”

“That would make sense.”

“You said the flowing time is getting faster, right?”

“That’s right.”

“If my guess is correct, it’s probably because you’re gradually assimilating more into this world.”

“Hmm.”

“You were able to cross into this world through that door, but couldn’t cross back. It might be because you’re a person from that world.”

“Rea. Are you saying the entrance itself was opened from that side, but the exit back is on this side, so Leo, being from that world, couldn’t use it?”

“That’s right.”

“But you mean that Leo now, having assimilated and grown closer to this world, might be able to cross through the door?”

Watching Rea nod heavily, Valhar let out an admiring sigh.

“Did you know this?”

“It’s just speculation. A hypothesis, so whether it will work or not…”

Seeing Rea trail off, Leo stood up from his seat.

Rea flinched at this.

“We’ll know if we try.”

Watching Leo like this, Rea moved her lips before speaking.

“Leo. I also… think you should go back.”

“…”

“Because that’s what Kail would do.”

At those words, Leo smiled bitterly.

“Thank you for saying that.”

***

Whooooo-

Eastern Continent, the border region with Tartaros.

Those standing atop the high city walls where cold winds blew watched the advancing army with faces full of anxiety.

That army was bizarre.

An army mixed with numerous non-human races, excluding humans armed with crystal-like armor and weapons.

Each and every one of them possessed surprisingly beautiful appearances.

And each and every one of them possessed powerful supernatural abilities.

And among them were demons.

Those demons weren’t the commonly known Tartaros demons.

Ancient demons, Styx.

An army with overwhelming numbers and powerful strength.

Literally, despair was approaching.

Even though they had gathered all the heroes of Debiang, the strongest nation in the Eastern Continent except for Shan, the difference in military power was overwhelming.

“Just where… did such an army appear from?”

Weine Shen, the aide to Supreme Commander Rasaon who bore the nickname Iron Fortress, and who had risen to the ranks of heroes through her personal military prowess alone, bit her lips tightly.

Though she had lived on battlefields against demons for a long time, this was her first time encountering such a situation.

“Can we… win?”

Her anxious gaze turned toward Rasaon, the old hero who had long protected the Iron Fortress.

“Logically, it’s an impossible fight.”

Through the Silent Dragon, he had heard what kind of beings that approaching army consisted of.

From the distant past not even recorded in history.

Demons who had threatened the world alongside Tartaros.

It seemed like a war with no chance of victory.

No matter how much they were heroes who had accomplished great deeds and received divine recognition.

Right now, at this moment, they could only sense defeat.

“But who knows. Aide. Do you remember what I said recently?”

“Sir?”

“That this is an era that needs a legitimate king to rule over the world.”

“Yes.”

The advancing Styx army stopped.

And one demon stepped forward at the front.

“Listen, foolish mortals of the earthly realm. I am Aekeron, First Sage of Sorrow of the Frozen Realm of Death.”

Aekeron’s voice echoed forth.

“Immediately cease your pointless resistance. You are beings with finite time anyway. As such, that time will eventually meet its end… but it need not be this moment, need it?”

Aekeron spoke benevolently.

“We are different from the barbaric and ignorant demons of Tartaros. We are not ruffians who think only of burning the world like the Calamity Flame! If you surrender right now… you will be able to receive Styx’s mercy. And you will also be able to enjoy the glory of being incorporated into Styx’s army…”

“What grand words for someone trying to destroy the world?”

A mocking laugh echoed forth.

Along with it, a woman with black hair landed atop the city walls.

It was Risinass.

“Are you the one who was the leader of the Great Heroes who stopped the Calamity Flame in the past?”

Aekeron let out a sneer.

“All your comrades have met death… and you alone became a foolish undead to resist us? How utterly foolish.”

“Yeah. That’s right, my old title was the Foolish One. So I don’t really know about things like surrender.”

“How well such a foolish one saved the world.”

“I didn’t save it. There’s someone else who did.”

“Heheh. So? Despite this overwhelming numerical disadvantage, you’re going to incite these foolish mortals to fight?”

“There aren’t that many of you.”

“What?”

Watching Risinass make an indifferent expression, Aekeron’s eyes twitched.

Rasaon, who had been watching this from behind, smiled.

“Right now we have a king with us. Aide.”

“Sir?”

“I mean that the hero who led the world to salvation and uniquely received the title of king in all of history is now beside us.”

At that moment.

Risinass pulled out a book from her chest.

“What is that?”

“A registry.”

“What?”

“A registry containing the names of heroes who devoted themselves to this world.”

Risinass brushed his hand over the book.

“What do you plan to do with such an old book?”

As Aekeron sneered, Risinass smiled faintly and held out the registry in his hand.

Pararaarararak-!

The book opened and its pages began turning at rapid speed.

Light flowed from Risinass’s body.

“If you still have lingering attachments to this world… answer my call.”

Risinass’s clear voice rang out.

“If those lingering attachments are hearts that wish for the world’s peace… respond to my call.”

Gooooooo-

The light emanating from Risinass’s body grew even more intense.

“If you still have the will to fight… arise.”

Flash-

“I shall grant you time in the world of the living!”

Countless pillars of light poured down from the sky.

At the same time, an enormous number of spirits revealed themselves.

Everyone’s mouths fell open.

“This is impossible… All of these… are spirits?”

Everyone’s gaze turned to Risinass.

Rasaon muttered.

“A legend… isn’t a legend for nothing.”

While everyone was stunned.

Thud-

Risinass closed the book and smiled faintly.

“Now this seems manageable, don’t you think?”

“A lowly lizard using petty tricks…!”

“I used this petty trick to defeat Tartaros, who was overwhelmingly stronger than you. Honestly, it’s too good a trick to waste on you.”

“Such insolent babbling from that loose tongue of yours!”

Watching the enraged Aekeron, Risinass let out a hollow laugh.

‘After dealing with the Overlord King, facing such an arrogant fool makes verbal sparring quite entertaining.’

Having thought that far, Risinass clenched his fist.

‘…This has drastically reduced the time I can remain in the present world.’

Risinass glanced back.

‘I’m counting on you, kids… Please bring Kail here quickly.’

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