Book 1 Chapter 352

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"Poop?!"

Professor Anna, who was drinking a warm tea to warm herself up at the dormitory, spat out the tea without realizing it.

She felt immense anger when she heard how Leo was treated in Seirun.

How dare they treat the student council president of Lumern like that!

However, with the words that followed, Anna couldn't help but doubt her ears.

"To Seirun students… what are you teaching?"

"I taught them [Introduction to Star Magic]."

[Introduction to Star Magic] at the academic conference.

Even just presenting it in Seirun, the core of elven magic, was enough to cause a stir among the stiff-minded elven mages.

In such a situation, what?

'Taught [Introduction to Star Magic] to Seirun students?'

Leo's annoying voice echoed in Anna's ears like an auditory hallucination.

'Bravo! Bravo! Student Leo! As expected, you are a true mage! Such bold decisions! Drive! Experimental spirit! Aren't these the very virtues a mage should possess! Bravo! Bravo! Your boldness makes my heart swell!'

Leo's auditory hallucination caused veins to bulge on Anna's forehead.

'Calm down. Calm down.'

Professor Anna took a deep breath.

In fact, as a co-author of the paper, the situation was very interesting.

The initiation into star magic through [Introduction to Star Magic] had already been proven through Lumern's second-year students.

What effect would it have if she taught it to other races?

Especially to elves, who use star magic as their inherent magic.

Professor Anna, being a mage to the bone, was very curious about what results would emerge.

But now, it was a magic conference.

Moreover, the stiff-minded elven mages were ready to tear apart Anna's presentation by any means necessary.

In such a situation, if the fact that Leo taught [Introduction to Star Magic], which Seirun had designated as a forbidden book, became known…

'A huge incident will clearly occur.'

Anna's eyes trembled.

The diplomatic repercussions beyond imagination would be unavoidable.

"…How many did you teach?"

At Anna's words, Leo held up his ten fingers.

Seeing that, Anna sighed.

"Ten. Fortunately, it's not a large number. It won't be discovered immediately."

For now, this matter must not be revealed before the conference.

It was an incident that a vice-professor of Lumern could absolutely not handle.

"First, we need to finish the conference safely and return to Lumern to discuss countermeasures…"

"No."

Leo smiled.

"It's a hundred."

Anna's face trembled.

"…When do you think it will be discovered?"

"It will definitely be revealed during the conference."

"I should have told Professor Ren to come."

Professor Anna covered her face with both hands and could only sob.

Leo patted Professor Anna's back and said,

"It's some comfort. I'll figure something out."

Seeing Professor Anna, who showed responsibility even while sobbing, Leo said,

"Professor Anna, this is an analysis of the magic achievements of Seirun's first-year students. I think it would be good for you to refer to it."

The sobbing Professor Anna stopped abruptly.

'Oops.'

Leo, whose eyes met Professor Anna's after she lowered her hands, pretended to be innocent and stepped back.

Anna, who was already suffering from a headache, was bound to react with hostility when more work was thrown at her.

If the person in front of Anna now was Ren instead of Leo.

She might have tried to strangle him without hesitation.

Leo gave Professor Anna a cute smile, clenched his fist, and said,

"Vice-professor, fighting."

Then he quickly left Professor Anna's room.

Watching him go, Professor Anna let out a hollow laugh.

'Even if he's Lumern's best honor student in history, he's still a child. Even though his actions are like a sly old fox.'

Shaking her head, Anna reached for the materials Leo had left behind.

Rustle-

As Anna read the materials, her eyes suddenly sparkled.

'This… the results are more amazing than I imagined!'

***

Tock- Tock-

As Leo walked back to his room, he muttered to himself.

'Someone's following me.'

In the silence of the corridor, in the darkness.

Something stealthy was chasing Leo.

'An elf.'

Judging by the presence, it was definitely an elf.

Leo returned to his room, unconcerned about being followed.

Thud-!

After Leo entered the room.

Swish-

Just as the person in the black hood in front of Leo's room reached out and turned the doorknob,

"I don't think I've made enough enemies to be chased by someone?"

At the voice that came from behind, the black figure instantly reached out towards him.

Thud-!

Leo instantly grabbed the other person's wrist and twisted his arm.

Then, with his other hand, he covered the other person's mouth and entered the room, closing the door with his back.

Clatter.

It happened in the blink of an eye.

Having instantly subdued the opponent, Leo leaned against the door and said,

"If you don't make a fuss, I'll let you go."

At Leo's words, the opponent nodded slightly.

When Leo released his hand and let go, the black figure walked a few steps forward and turned around.

Then they met Leo's gaze.

Blue eyes sparkled from under the hood.

The person who took off the hood revealed their face willingly.

Blue hair flowed.

The beautiful features unique to elves.

However, the aura they exuded was strangely different from an elf.

'A half-elf.'

The beautiful woman with a pure atmosphere adjusted her clothes and knelt in front of Leo.

Then, she bowed respectfully to Leo and said,

"It is an honor to meet you, Leo Flob. I am Anyas Beggs, daughter of the Northern Mage Tower Master, paying my respects."

"The daughter of the Northern Mage Tower Master?"

Leo looked surprised at the opponent's identity.

"Why is the daughter of the Northern Mage Tower Master chasing me? And why is she so 부담스러울 정도로 polite?"

The reason Leo easily let Anyas go was simple.

Although she was indeed secretly following Leo, he didn't feel any killing intent from her.

While she was suspicious, he didn't think she intended to harm him.

The fact that she was the daughter of the Northern Mage Tower Master was certainly unexpected, but her demeanor raised even more questions.

Mage Tower.

A collective of mages representing the regions of each continent.

The master of a mage tower is the strongest mage of their time, and most of them become heroes whose names are recorded in the Hero Record by achieving great feats.

Naturally, as they are called the masters of the mage tower, their power and status are comparable to that of a king of a nation.

Even though Leo is the student council president of Lumern and recognized as a direct descendant of Schrödinger, the daughter of a mage tower master has authority no less than Leo.

Moreover, she has elven blood flowing through her, even though she is a half-elf.

Leo felt perplexed by the fact that a woman of such high status was excessively polite.

In response to Leo's question, Anyas said,

"It is only natural to pay respects to you, the master of Shan."

As Anyas spoke politely, Leo looked dumbfounded.

"Why am I the master of Shan? You are the emperor of Shan."

"I apologize for my rudeness. However, you don't need to hide it. Emperor Shau has already summoned the Shadow Lords not long ago and informed them of the existence of the [Book of Shadows] and the fact that its master is Leo Flob."

Shadow Lords.

Chen Xia had told him about them before.

Shan, as the land of shadows, had been supporting shadows worldwide for a long time.

However, Shan's influence did not extend to all shadows in the world.

Traitors arise in every race.

Elves, beastmen, and dwarves have their own leaders.

'And they were called Shadow Lords, weren't they?'

"The great heroic deeds and achievements of Lord Kyle, recorded in the [Book of Shadows], have been shared with all Shadow Lords."

"So, you are a Shadow Lord?"

"My father, Algren Beggs, is a Shadow Lord. I am his successor, though I am lacking."

"It is true that I found the Book of Shadows in Shan, and it is true that I am an all-class like the hero Kyle of the beginning. But is that a reason for you to treat me so politely?"

In response to Leo's question, Anyas, who had been bowing until then, raised her head.

"Because you have saved all the shadows of the world."

Where there is light, there are shadows.

Shadows had been solving the darkness that heroes could not solve for the past 5000 years.

They too were a great pillar that built and maintained an era of peace.

However, they had been despised simply because they could not have their names recorded in the Hero Record.

The [Book of Shadows] was what saved all such shadows.

"Of course, there are those among the Shadow Lords who doubt your abilities. I was one of them, but… I realized it a moment ago."

Anyas looked up at Leo's face.

"You are a hero and a shadow at the same time."

Darkness is the stage of shadows.

In that darkness, Leo easily subdued Anyas.

If Leo had set his mind to it, Anyas would probably have lost her life.

"That you are the successor of the great hero of the beginning!"

'Her eyes are out of whack.'

Although her face was calm, her eyes were filled with fervor and longing.

Leo knew that look well.

It was the same look as the elves who excessively adored Luna.

'No, I've felt it before, but is it an elven trait to praise everything too much?'

Clicking his tongue, Leo organized his thoughts.

'So, Emperor Shau told the Shadow Lords about the [Book of Shadows] and me, and that he offered the Shan Empire to me.'

Emperor Shau was not a man to make idle remarks.

Leo, who had suddenly become the owner of a vast empire, wore a displeased expression.

'At this level, I could probably start a war against the world.'

Leo let out a hollow laugh and said,

"Was following me an attempt to test my abilities?"

"Yes, I apologize for my rudeness."

Seeing Anyas bow deeply to him once more, Leo sighed.

"Alright. I understand, so could you please sit up straight here now?"

Anyas straightened her body and sat in the seat Leo offered.

As Leo looked at Anyas, who was sitting upright and gazing at him, he said,

"I'll ask you just one thing, is the Northern Mage Tower related to shadows?"

"No, it is not."

"Then, did you attend the Magic Council as a member of the Mage Tower, or as a shadow?"

"Both."

"The Pureblood Society, perhaps."

At Anyas's words, Leo sighed, and Anyas exclaimed,

"You are sharp."

Anyas, who had been admiring him, became serious.

"You don't need to dirty your hands, Leo-nim. If we just secure the evidence, my father and I…"

"I've never thought of dirtying my hands."

"Yes?"

Leo looked at Anyas with a blank expression.

"If those who sell the name of the progenitor of the nebula commit betrayal, I will never tolerate it."

Leo said in a dispassionate voice.

"If there is anyone who goes against Luna's will while selling the name of the progenitor of the nebula, I will tear them to shreds."

Anyas unconsciously flinched.

"That is my duty as well."

"Ah… to consider walking a bloody path in the darkness as a duty… how can such a noble thought…"

As Leo watched Anyas, whose eyes were glazed over and who was covering her face, he thought,

'…Now her face is also out of whack.'