The Legendary Hero is an Academy Honor Student

After Professor Harrid’s special Hero Studies class ended, the second-year students were left in utter shock.

'If anyone dreaming of becoming a Hero heard that lesson, it wouldn’t matter whether they were second-years or not. They would all be shaken.'

Leo muttered to himself as he looked around at the students’ grim expressions.

“I can’t believe it.”

Chelsea murmured with a dazed look on her face.

“To think that records written in the Hero Record were erased.”

“It doesn’t seem like a simple matter.”

Eiran also whispered with a serious face.

“Because even though her resurrection as an undead was confirmed, the Sorceress of Iron and Blood, Lady Tiar, did not have her record erased.”

“Conversely, in the case of Tamuss, the Nether Knight, his record was erased even though his resurrection as an undead hasn’t been confirmed.”

Chen Xia took over the conversation with a puzzled expression.

'I was the one who laid Tiar to rest and erased Tamuss’s record, though.'

Mel had been restricting information regarding Leo’s actions during his last dispatch.

'My fame is enough for now. In fact, becoming even more famous might become an obstacle.'

The unprecedented All-Class, the youngest Student Council President, and the youngest person to be registered in the Hero Record.

Leo was already a Hero the entire world was watching.

Leo was a being who could instantly change the order and landscape of the world others clung to.

When such a person appeared, those holding onto the world’s order reacted in one of two ways.

They either followed, or they revolted.

And no matter how unprecedented he was as an All-Class Hero registered in the Hero Record, to the existing Heroes, Leo was still just a greenhorn.

'As seen with the Justice Guild, if conciliation doesn’t work, there’s no guarantee there won’t be those who try to cause harm.'

It was just as Leo let out a light sigh.

“Hey, Leo. By any chance, the Sorceress of Iron and Blood and the Nether Knight... are they related to you? The erasure of the Hero Record... was that your doing?”

At Carr’s words, the three girls who were talking among themselves turned to look at Leo.

“Yeah, that’s right.”

At Leo’s answer, everyone’s expression turned to shock.

“Seriously, you always transcend common sense, don’t you? Ah, I guess being a Great Hero is already beyond common sense?”

Carr shook his head in amazement.

“Then did Leo Oppa erase the records of all those other Heroes too? Huh? Huh? Is that it?!”

“That’s incredible! Leo-nim!”

“Come to think of it... the Shadow Codex was also completed once Leo-nim laid hands on it, wasn’t it?”

“Wait? Does that mean you can even record things in the Hero Record?”

“Yeah.”

“How is that possible?”

An excited Chelsea asked, jumping up and down in front of Leo.

Patting Chelsea’s head, Leo said,

“The Hero Record originally belonged to me.”

“What?”

“It was originally yours?!”

Everyone wore an expression of sheer astonishment.

“Yeah. That’s why I have the authority to record and erase. Plus, I can receive other rewards too.”

“Being able to bring the other Great Heroes out of the Hero Record was possible because Leo-nim is the owner of the Hero Record!”

“Exactly.”

Everyone let out cries of admiration.

“Now the puzzle pieces are finally fitting together.”

Chen Xia nodded.

Seeing that, Carr stroked his chin with a hum of admiration.

“What kind of weird thought are you having now?”

When Chelsea asked sharply with narrowed eyes, Carr replied,

“I’m seriously thinking about whether it’s time to start a religion with Leo as the center.”

“A religion serving Leo-nim?”

Eiran’s ears perked up with interest.

“Yeah. The name will be the Church of Leo.”

“Lame.”

Chelsea grimaced without a moment’s hesitation.

“Hey, how can you say the name is lame right in front of Leo himself?”

“I wasn’t saying Leo Oppa’s name is lame. I was saying your idea is lame.”

“Why? It’s a real chance to make a fortune!”

“If you keep trying to use a Great Hero as a means to make money, you’ll be struck by lightning, you know?”

Chelsea snorted.

Watching them, Chen Xia laughed and asked,

“Then, was Lunia-yang’s registration in the Hero Record this time also done by Leo-nim?”

Currently, Lunia was also causing a stir in the world thanks to receiving the title of The One Who Chases the Nebula.

“No. Luna was the one who recorded that.”

“Luna-nim?”

“Yeah. It seems others besides me also have the authority to record and erase.”

“How on earth is that possible?”

“According to what the god said, it was a gift given to me, who is not originally of this world. Looking at the circumstances, it seems more like a gift given to the Great Heroes, specifically.”

“Now we’re even getting gods involved?”

Carr shook his head at the dialogue that far exceeded his imagination.

“Anyway, they’re calling a Hero gathering because of the Hero Record situation. If big shots are visiting, the school is going to be quite noisy, right?”

“It has to be. There must be quite a few Heroes who are feeling very anxious.”

Chelsea snorted.

Harrid had not viewed all Heroes positively in his special class.

But it was not just Harrid who felt that way.

There were plenty of people who looked upon Heroes with a cold gaze.

“Because there are plenty of people who indulge in debauchery simply because they are called Heroes.”

Chen Xia smiled brightly.

Unlike usual, her eyes were cold.

“Well, if Leo has the power to erase them, doesn’t that make the meeting and everything else meaningless?”

Carr muttered nonchalantly, resting his interlaced hands behind his head.

“I don’t know. I think it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take this opportunity to clean out everyone I deem unqualified.”

At Leo’s words, the movements of the four people stopped dead.

Carr, Chelsea, Chen Xia, and Eiran.

All four of them were Hero Candidates.

And even without imagining it, they could tell how massive the aftermath would be if countless Heroes were stripped of their qualifications.

Even if it were a necessary task, immediate chaos would ensue.

Seeing the four of them staring at him with stiff faces, Leo smiled brightly.

“I’m joking.”

“You’re joking, right? You startled me!”

Eiran laughed heartily.

'I don’t think he’s joking at all.'

'If it were Leo Oppa, he’d definitely do it if things went south.'

'Should I request a Shadow Dispatch from Father and the Shadow Lords? There might be Heroes among those stripped of their qualifications who might go on a rampage.'

However, the other three knew that Leo was someone who could and would do it.

It was just as the five of them were heading to the dormitory.

Bzzzzzt—!

A crack suddenly began to form right in front of Leo.

Leo stopped in his tracks.

'What is this?'

Leo narrowed his eyes.

At that moment—

Flash—!

A massive spatial distortion occurred before Leo’s eyes.

Seeing that, Chen Xia flinched and stepped out in front of Leo.

“A spatial distortion?! Is this a Hero Dungeon?”

“Wait! There isn’t a Hero Record fragment or anything here!”

“Back away for now! Before you get sucked in!”

Chelsea, Carr, and Eiran cried out in shock.

Watching it intently, Leo said,

“Calm down for now. It seems to be fine.”

“What?”

“It seems to be a Hero Dungeon... but it’s stabilized.”

Leo gently patted Chen Xia’s shoulder as she stood in front of him as if to protect him, calming her down.

The tension in Chen Xia’s body relaxed.

Standing before the entrance of the Hero Dungeon, Leo narrowed his eyes and spoke.

“For now, go get the professors.”

===

Due to the sudden situation, rumors had spread throughout Lumene.

The five original discoverers had gone to the Tower of Heroes to explain the situation.

The professors were controlling the Hero Dungeon in case of any emergency.

However, even though a day had passed, there were no particular signs from the Hero Dungeon.

The students’ curiosity grew even more, but since their duty as students came first, everyone had gone to class.

“No, I get that a student’s duty is important.”

In the second-year Knights Department training ground, Eliana pouted.

“But self-study after such an exciting event is just wrong! Even the professor isn’t here!”

“It’s not self-study, Student Eliana. Today is sparring practice, since it’s been a while.”

Ain’s assistant professor, Claria, said with a bright smile.

“By the way, Eliana-ssi, I heard you’ve been doing magic research with Professor Len along with the Magic Department students lately?”

“Th-that’s...”

“After shouting so much about the Knights Department, are you finally betraying the department?”

“Auuugh!”

Eliana let out a wail and cast pleading looks around for help.

But most students turned away.

'Class Presideeeent! Save me!'

Eliana looked for Leo, who would save her from this situation, but unfortunately, Leo was scheduled to be late to class today.

It was just as Claria drew near and Eliana was on the verge of tears.

“Hmph! This place is the same as ever.”

At the voice coming from the entrance, Claria furrowed her brows and turned her head.

“You are...”

“It’s been a long time, Claria. You’re as beautiful as ever.”

“Kaodin-nim.”

Claria narrowed her eyes.

“Kaodin? Crimson Lightning Kaodin Kurken?”

“That guy came here?”

“But he’s definitely...”

While the second-year Knights Department students murmured upon hearing his name, one student swallowed his next words.

“Hmm? Hubae. What were you about to say?”

Kaodin smiled brightly as he approached that student and reached out his hand.

Grab—!

“Gack?!”

The male student’s body was lifted into the air.

“If you’re from the Knights Department, you should speak boldly until the end.”

Looking at Kaodin, who was sneering, Claria spoke coldly.

“Let go of him, Kaodin-nim.”

“Claria, if it’s your request, I must fulfill it.”

Kaodin let go with a kind smile.

“Cough! Gasp! Gasp!”

“Sven, are you okay?”

Chen Xia approached and supported her classmate.

Looking at Chen Xia, Kaodin let out a hum of admiration and then muttered softly.

“Skills pass, character pass, looks pass, but a Shadow... what a waste.”

Chen Xia ignored Kaodin’s clicking tongue.

Claria stood in front of Chen Xia as if to protect her.

“What brings you to Lumene?”

“This is my alma mater, am I not allowed to visit? Besides, I have to clear my great-grandfather’s wrongful accusations.”

Kaodin Kurken.

A Knight-class Hero registered in the Hero Record.

He was a man who used a bow and held the epithet Crimson Lightning.

And he was also a man who had been Ain’s classmate during their school days.

'And the great-grandson of Meterrar Kurken, who rose as an undead and attacked not too long ago.'

“Claria, are you still planning on rotting away as Ain’s assistant professor? Why don’t you join my Valkyrie instead?”

Kaodin pointed toward the entrance of the training ground.

There stood twenty knights.

They were all female knights with outstanding looks and skills.

“I like my position as Assistant Professor Ain’s assistant.”

Claria said coldly.

“It would be better to come to me before those looks fade. Or what? Are you and Ain actually in that kind of relationship, despite your denials?”

Just as chilly killing intent gathered in Claria’s eyes at Kaodin’s words.

“Please do not insult Assistant Professor Claria.”

Chen Xia stood in front of Claria and smiled brightly.

“Didn’t Ain teach you not to butt in when adults are talking? Or do you not know chivalry because you’re a Shadow? Then you’re a failure as a Shadow too, aren’t you? You shouldn’t butt in when a Hero is speaking, should you?”

“The Dragon Lord declared that Heroes and Shadows are equal beings.”

“No matter how great the Dragon Lord is, she can’t change a tradition that has lasted for thousands of years overnight.”

Kaodin let out a sneer.

“Or what? Do you want attention from me? I can’t take you into the Valkyrie, but well, you wouldn’t be bad as an escort. If you’re a Shadow, you’ll be useful at night too, won’t you?”

Kaodin’s eyes scanned Chen Xia’s face and body.

Seeing that, Claria lost her reason.

“You absolute bastard! To my student right now...!”

“I’m sorry, but what should I do? I already have a lord to whom I’ve dedicated my body and soul. Even if I didn’t, I would decline a bug like you.”

Chen Xia said with a bright smile.

In that instant, Kaodin’s eyes changed.

Boom—!

Kaodin kicked Chen Xia in the stomach without hesitation.

Crackle! Whoosh—!

At the same time, two longswords crossed and touched his neck.

“Ha, why are the kids these days so disrespectful? Weren’t you taught to show respect to your great sunbae?”

Kaodin looked at Celia and Duran, who had their swords pointed at him, with murderous eyes.

It was then.

“Then, weren’t you taught by your parents?”

Step, step—

Thud.

Standing at the entrance of the training ground, Leo looked at Kaodin with cold eyes.

“If you want to be treated like a person, don’t act like a dog. Act like a human.”

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