Book 1 Chapter 459

Leo unfurled the letter from the Emperor of the Rhodren Empire.

Everyone wore tense expressions as they watched Leo read the handwritten letter.

"What is it? What did His Majesty say to you?" Celia, standing beside him, asked hurriedly.

"Why are you more flustered than I am?" Leo's indifferent voice drew a look of disbelief from Celia.

"It's because you're strangely nonchalant?"

Lumern students are respected and treated well wherever they go.

However, even so, the Emperor of Rhodren personally sending a handwritten letter was a different story.

The Emperor of Rhodren was an absolute power in the western continent, unmatched by the king of any ordinary nation.

Unlike the Shan Empire, which possessed similar national strength but acted secretly in the shadows, the Rhodren Empire did not hide its national power and actively wielded it.

Its external influence extended beyond the western continent, affecting the entire world.

"So? What does it say?"

In response to Abad's question, Leo replied while putting the letter back into the envelope.

"It's an invitation to join the Rhodren Hero Guild, Imperium."

"What?"

"Was it really about that?"

Surprised reactions erupted from various places.

Rayna nodded with a 'just as expected' expression.

"Wow, this is incredible, isn't it? Even though he's the youngest student council president, he's still just a student, yet he received an invitation to join. And from Imperium, no less!" Kai exclaimed.

The Imperium Guild.

As the hero guild under the Rhodren Imperial Family, it was practically the only hero guild in the western continent.

Its strength and influence were considered second only to Twilight of Lumern, the strongest human hero guild, and it had achieved countless merits on the front lines against Tartarus.

"This is incredibly unconventional. For Imperium, it's an unprecedented case where they even changed their guild admission requirements," Chloe said, sounding surprised.

The Imperium Guild only allowed entry to those whose names were on the Hero Record.

Imperium was the only guild in the world where all its members held the status of heroes.

Even Jis Zerdinger and Roses Lewalin, who came as imperial envoys, held important positions within the empire but had not obtained the title of hero and thus were not affiliated with Imperium.

"Wow, Imperium wants Leo, who's still a hero candidate, huh? But why would they move so drastically? As for the class representative, they're already part of the Zerdinger family, so wouldn't they naturally join Imperium after graduation?"

"There must be a reason why Imperium had to move so quickly. Besides, it's impossible for a student to join a hero guild, isn't it?"

As Iliana voiced her doubts, Nella let out a small sigh.

"How long do you intend to block our path?"

"I am delivering a letter from His Majesty the Emperor of the great Rhodren. Please refrain from making noise."

"Do you think the authority of a human emperor can sway me?"

A haughty voice was heard from outside, accompanied by rising voices.

A moment later.

The outside seemed to stir, and then the door was roughly pushed open, revealing an elf with exquisite features.

The students' eyes widened at the sight.

Ayran wore a troubled expression, and Lunia furrowed her brow slightly.

"A real troublemaker has arrived."

"Is he famous?" Arga asked at Lunia's mumbling.

Then, Kai, standing next to him, gulped dryly.

"Isn't that Crescent Moon Sword, Amedius?"

"Crescent Moon Sword?"

"The hero of Stella Ilumino?"

The students' faces showed surprise.

Crescent Moon Sword, Amedius Glace.

He was a hero belonging to Stella Ilumino, the elf hero guild, and a new generation hero whose name was added to the Hero Record three years ago.

He was the most famous among the new generation elf heroes.

This was because he was a fanatic who absolutely believed in the teachings of Luna and Seirun and glorified their achievements.

Thanks to that, he had a notorious reputation as an extreme racial supremacist.

"It would be problematic if he started spouting nonsense like, 'I can't accept you, Leo'," Lunia muttered, her brow furrowed.

It was already a well-known story that Leo had officially become Seirun's successor after receiving a staff from Seirun.

However, there were still elves in elven society who refused to accept this fact and insisted it was wrong.

Given that they were all extreme racial supremacists, it was plausible that the infamous Amedius would say such things.

'It would be a major problem if someone who has already reached the status of a hero, especially in a situation where Leo's succession to Seirun is officially recognized, were to make such claims.'

Lunia stood up to stop Amedius.

Ayran, looking uneasy, also stood up.

'It would be bad if the Crescent Moon Sword shows disrespect to Leo.'

Ayran, knowing Leo was the Hero of the Beginning, was burning with anxiety.

As Ayran tensed up, ready to stop Amedius if he tried anything foolish, Amedius slowly walked towards Leo.

"If you have business with Leo Flob, why not wait your turn?" Jis said, blocking his path with displeasure.

However, Amedius scoffed, pushed Jis aside, and stood before Leo.

Just as Jis was about to erupt in anger at his action.

*Thud!*

Everyone stared blankly at the scene unfolding before their eyes.

"It's my first time meeting you. My name is Crescent Moon Sword, Amedius Glace. Leo Flob, it is an infinite honor to meet you."

Amedius knelt on one knee and greeted Leo with extreme politeness.

This was not an action an elder would take towards someone younger.

Moreover, Leo was still a hero candidate, and Amedius was a hero.

In terms of age and public status, Amedius was superior.

Despite this, Amedius treated Leo with proper etiquette.

Furthermore, Leo was human.

"It's nice to meet you too. But why are you using formal language with me?"

"Leo, you are the official successor to the noble Seirun. As an elf, it is natural to show respect to you. Please speak informally."

Amedius looked up at Leo with unwavering eyes.

'What's with his eyes?'

After briefly gazing at the elf with eyes that sparkled rather than shone, Leo clicked his tongue.

Elves of this type usually didn't respond to words or common sense.

Knowing this well, Leo had become accustomed to it.

"In that case, let's speak informally."

Amedius smiled at Leo's words.

"So, why did you come to see me?"

"I came to deliver this letter to Leo."

Amedius took out a sealed letter from his pocket and handed it to Leo.

The letter bore the guild mark of Stella Ilumino.

Jis and Roses' eyes narrowed upon seeing it.

"Stella Ilumino wishes for Leo to join them."

Amedius' eyes sparkled.

"Stella Ilumino is a hero guild founded by Seirun! Stella Ilumino is the most fitting hero guild for Leo!"

"So that's why Imperium moved so quickly."

"It's a big deal that Stella Ilumino is also trying to recruit the class representative."

"Considering Leo is Seirun's successor, it's not entirely strange… but still shocking."

Stella Ilumino.

Among elf hero guilds, it was the most prestigious.

Although not all members were heroes like Imperium, in some ways, it was the most difficult hero guild to join.

Only elves were allowed to join, and only a select few among them could be admitted.

Breaking that tradition to recruit Leo was indeed a shocking development.

"Leo is a citizen of the Rhodren Empire. It is natural for him to join Imperium, the empire's guild. Why would he join an elven guild?"

As Jis stepped forward and spoke, Amedius, who had risen from his seat, curled the corners of his mouth upwards.

Unlike when he had bowed to Leo, he now wore an arrogant smile.

"It seems much more natural for Leo, as Seirun's successor, to join Stella Ilumino."

An unusual atmosphere began to brew between the two.

The atmosphere had been uneasy since Amedius's forceful entry.

With the added conflict over Leo's hero guild affiliation, the situation became explosive.

Everyone wore tense expressions.

Amidst this, Leo, who had resealed the letter, spoke.

"I have no intention of joining either Imperium or Stella Ilumino?"

Everyone's eyes widened at Leo's words.

To have no intention of joining guilds that everyone dreamed of entering?

"Hey, are you perhaps trying to join Twilight?"

"No."

"Then where are you going to join?"

As everyone watched with puzzled faces, Leo opened his mouth.

"I intend to create one."

"What?"

Everyone was stunned.

"That's great. Shall we found one with this opportunity?" Chloe said, looking at Leo, who spoke as casually as if he were starting a club.

"You can't just create a hero guild whenever you want. First of all, you need to meet the qualifications to found one."

"The qualification of obtaining hero status?"

"That's right."

Chloe nodded at Leo's question.

Of course, Leo knew the qualification requirements.

But…

'That can be resolved by asking Melina to change the covenant.'

Leo had already been listed on the Hero Record as Kyle, the Hero of the Beginning.

And that was on the very first page.

It was unlikely that Leo's name would appear again.

For Leo, it was uncertain whether he could meet the qualification criteria.

'I thought about having someone else establish it, but after all, the one who allows the founding of hero guilds is Dragonia, right?'

And the supreme ruler of Dragonia was none other than the Dragon Lord, Melina.

While for others, changing the covenant to establish a guild would be unthinkable.

'What is impossible in this world? If it's impossible, we just make it possible.'

Leo was the kind of person who could make the impossible possible.

'The best scenario would be for me to obtain the title of hero, but since that's difficult…'

***

Deep within Lumern.

In the very center of the Forbidden Library, where countless hero artifacts and records lie dormant, sleeps the Human Hero Record.

When a new human hero is born, their name is inscribed here.

The librarian of this place can only be someone specially appointed by the Dragon Lord.

Librarian of Lumern.

As Desitian guarded the entrance to the Forbidden Library with a blank expression.

*Flack-!*

The previously closed Hero Record suddenly opened.

Upon seeing this, Desitian knelt.

As the librarian of the Forbidden Library for a long time, he knew.

This was the revelation of the gods.

It was the moment when the name of a noble hero who had achieved feats recognized by the gods was inscribed in the Hero Record.

*Parararak-!*

Countless pages unfurled.

*Thud-!*

Finally, the last page was revealed.

*Hwaahwak-!*

With a bright light, a name began to appear.

Desitian shivered as he witnessed the glorious moment announcing the birth of a new hero.

After a moment, the light vanished.

Desitian, who had remained motionless, kneeling in reverence towards the Hero Record while the name was being written, approached the Hero Record.

And his eyes widened.

Originally, the Hero Record contained numerous things.

Not only the names of heroes but also the epithets bestowed upon them by the gods.

And the great feats they had accomplished were recorded.

Therefore, the Hero Record was incredibly dense.

But now, it was literally blank.

There was no name bestowed by the gods, nor any great feats.

Only one name existed.

[Leo Flob.]