Book 1 Chapter 122

122.

[5000 years later? And reincarnation?]

"Yes."

Leo nodded, seeing Elsi's confused expression.

[Wait a moment. Let me organize my thoughts. So, it's 5000 years after my original time, and Erebus was subjugated? And you are the reincarnation of the 'surviving hero', Kyle?]

"Yes."

[Then how did I jump 5000 years through time to get here?]

"In this era, there is something called the Hero Record."

[Hero Record?]

"It is an object where the deeds of those who have achieved feats worthy of divine recognition are recorded."

Leo explained about the Hero Record to Elsi.

[Then is the current world full of spirits and mythical beasts from the past?]

"Not exactly. As far as I know, there has never been a spirit from a Hero Record that has crossed over into reality like you."

After listening to the explanation, Elsi looked out the window again.

The ominous red moon was nowhere to be seen.

A world filled only with the white moon and beautiful starlight, which she had only heard of in stories.

It was undoubtedly the night sky she had dreamed of.

[Seeing this sight, I can no longer disbelieve your words.]

Elsi, whose black eyes were filled with the starlight of the night sky, turned back to Leo.

[Then this must be an era of peace.]

"Yes. But it cannot be said to be an era of complete peace."

[Why?]

"It is true that I subjugated Erebus, but he is not completely gone. And Tartarus is still very much alive."

[I see.]

"So, I will defeat them."

[Then I will help too.]

Elsi said as if making a resolution.

[If this is reality, then I am destined to be with you.]

Elsi also knew that she was bound to Leo.

[I cannot allow such a terrible era to return. I will help you with all my might.]

"Thank you."

[Then please take care of me once more. Kyle, no. Leo Froob.]

"Yes. Please take care of me, Elsi."

***

From the day they returned from Azonia, Leo enjoyed a leisurely rest.

Chelsea maintained a good relationship not only with Leo but also with Reina.

Chelsea, who had become quite close to Reina, was listening with great interest to Reina's stories from her school days.

"Ah, so the Empress of Vastera was you, Reina-nim?"

A ball sport that is often played in combat classes even now.

Chelsea was surprised as she heard stories of Reina's active days in Vastera.

"Yes."

"Wow!"

During breakfast.

Dayd laughed as he watched the two chatting happily.

"Your mother is getting along well with your friend."

"Indeed."

Chelsea was recently monopolizing Reina's affection.

"By the way, Leo. Today is the day your homeroom professor's home visit, isn't it?"

"Yes."

"Shouldn't we prepare something like a welcome party?"

Dayd asked with a worried expression.

Professors from Lumern received the highest treatment in any country.

Furthermore, Halind was a renowned professor known to everyone.

With such a person visiting, Dayd couldn't help but feel a little nervous as there was nothing prepared.

"Professor Halind would probably dislike it if we prepared something."

"That's right, Dayd. Professor Halind dislikes such formalities."

"When he visited our house, we only served him tea."

Reina chimed in with Leo's words, and Chelsea added on.

Dayd showed a slightly relieved expression at their words.

And so, after breakfast.

Leo, Dayd, and Reina waited for Halind's visit.

When a servant announced Halind's arrival, Dayd showed a slightly nervous expression.

A moment later, the door to the Froob family mansion opened, and Halind and Assistant Professor Sena entered.

Dayd stepped forward.

"Welcome, Professor Halind. We welcome you to our main residence."

"Thank you for the welcome. Marquis Froob."

Halind greeted politely.

As they met from the perspective of a parent and a teacher educating their child, the two men's interaction was very serious.

"This is my wife."

Halind turned his head at Dayd's introduction.

And he made a peculiar expression upon discovering Reina waving with a bright smile.

"It's been a while, Professor Halind. You've gotten quite a few wrinkles, haven't you?"

"Why are you here, Reina Zerdinger?"

"Now I am Reina Froob, aren't I?"

Seeing Reina's bright smile, Halind sighed deeply.

For some reason, he had a strong premonition that it would be a tiring home visit.

"Why is Chelsea Lewallin here too?"

"Yes! I came to Leo-oppa's house during the break."

Chelsea answered with military precision.

Chelsea was one of the students who got scolded less by Halind in class, but even so, she was still afraid of Professor Halind.

In fact, Leo was the only first-year student who was unfazed in front of Halind.

No, across all the grades, only Leo was.

Thus, the home visit began in the living room.

Halind, seated in front of Leo, Reina, and Dayd, said to Sena, who stood beside him.

"The documents."

"Here they are."

Halind handed the documents about Leo to Dayd and Reina and said.

"I will be direct. Your son's qualifications are excellent."

Halind continued with his characteristic expressionless face.

"He maintains the top grades in the academy for Knight Studies, Magic Studies, and Summoning Studies. His relationships with those around him are also good. No, his leadership is actually exceptionally outstanding."

"Oh."

Reina exclaimed and patted her son's head.

At the same time, she carefully read Leo's evaluation data prepared by Halind.

"There are no clear weaknesses. However, as a teacher, there are three concerns. First, the amount of aura, magic power, and spiritual power he possesses. While he can unleash explosive attacks and has grown compared to the beginning of the semester, Leo's weakness in prolonged battles remains valid."

"Hmm."

Dayd nodded.

"Second. It's about his major. While he is currently showing overwhelming ability in all areas, it is questionable how long this will continue. Of course, it would be ideal if he continued to show outstanding performance in all areas, but… in preparation for cases where that doesn't happen, I recommend deciding on a primary class to focus on."

Halind glanced at Reina.

"Reina, his mother, will handle that well, I presume."

Reina smiled faintly.

"Third. This is purely my personal opinion, but."

Halind sighed slightly.

"Leo is too reckless when facing crises."

"What do you mean by that?"

In response to Dayd's question, Halind spoke seriously.

"Exactly what I said. The achievements Leo Froob has shown throughout the first semester are all at an astonishing level. He is not called unprecedented simply because he is 'all-class'. There are probably very few students in the entire history of Lumern who have shown overwhelming prowess from their first year like Leo. A fifteen-year-old boy is continuously achieving feats comparable to heroes."

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Dayd looked puzzled.

Reina was the one who answered such a Dayd.

"It's not necessarily a good thing, Dayd."

Reina looked at Leo with serious eyes.

"Achieving great feats. That means risking one's life."

The subjugation of Chubarun.

The subjugation of the Skeleton King.

The subjugation of the Gigantes.

Astonishing feats that are hard to believe a first-year student accomplished.

While outwardly brilliant, it also means Leo risked his life at every moment.

"Even though he didn't say anything, I am indeed very worried."

Dayd's expression became serious, and Reina looked at Leo sternly.

"There is a saying in Lumern: do not recklessly face trials."

To become a hero, trials are a necessary step.

However, trials always involve death.

Although the Hero Academy is a place to nurture heroes, it does not recklessly throw students into trials.

Reina, who had graduated from Lumern, knew all too well how dangerous the path Leo had taken was.

"Leo. May I ask why you've been pushing yourself so hard?"

"I apologize for causing you worry. But I didn't push myself just to push myself. It was simply unavoidable."

Leo said calmly.

"It's true that one shouldn't recklessly face trials… but as one aiming to be a hero, trials are also unavoidable."

At those words, Reina sighed deeply and covered her face.

She too once dreamed of being a hero.

Therefore, she could not refute Leo's words.

Halind also sighed deeply, looking at Leo.

In reality, Leo had rarely acted rashly.

Except for the school trip, most of the incidents required him to face trials out of necessity.

'Indeed, Leo is different from other students.'

All the children of Lumern aspire to be heroes.

That is why they enrolled in the Hero Academy.

However, in Halind's view, Leo did not aspire to be a hero.

'He simply has a goal he wants to achieve.'

He recalled Leo's words at the beginning of the semester.

'My goal is the complete annihilation of Erebus.'

At the time, he thought it was just a grand ambition.

But…

'Perhaps he is genuinely aiming for that.'

Feeling a chill run down his spine, Halind opened his mouth.

"Lumern will do its best to help students achieve what they desire. Although there are concerns, Leo is undeniably the best student I have ever taught. Therefore, I will do my utmost to guide him so that you two can worry less in the second semester."

Halind bowed his head seriously.

Sena, standing beside him, also bowed her head.

If a student dreams of being a hero, it cannot be stopped.

That would go against the purpose of the Hero Academy.

However, they spared no effort in supporting the students so they wouldn't die.

"Please take good care of him."

"Me too, Professor Halind."

Dayd and Reina also bowed politely.

They had resigned themselves to the fact that their son would be doing dangerous things the moment he set his sights on Lumern.

There was no turning back now.

After the home visit ended, Reina said.

"By the way, Assistant Professor Sena. Is it okay working under Professor Halind?"

"Yes. He's scary, but he does his job well."

"Hahaha. Shall I tell you one of Professor Halind's weaknesses?"

"Yes?"

"Well, when Professor Halind became my first homeroom teacher…"

"Reina Zerdinger. If you don't want to stand in the hallway with your hands up, it would be best to be quiet."

"I'm not a student anymore, you know? And how old am I to be punished like that!"

Seeing Reina retort, Halind's expression turned cold.

Leo shook his head at Reina's behavior, and Sena's jaw dropped.

This was the first time she had seen someone argue with Halind like that.

Chelsea, watching from outside the living room, was impressed.

"Amazing. If I tell the kids about this, they won't believe me, will they?"

Chelsea was delighted to have witnessed such an interesting spectacle.

***

After the home visit, the break passed by.

Leo opened a letter from the northern region.

It was a letter from Lunia and Eiran, students of Seirun.

'Hey, you heartless bastard! Don't you even send one letter? Anyway! How are you doing? You're not slacking off on your studies, are you?'

'Leo-nim, are you doing well? I am studying hard every day to go to Lumern as an exchange student.'

"They seem to be doing well."

Leo, smiling as he replied to the two, looked out the window.

There was only a week left of the break.

'I'll be heading back to Lumeria City the day after tomorrow.'

Looking forward to the second semester, Leo smiled faintly.