Book 1 Chapter 520

After Halind's special lecture on heroism ended, the second-year students were inevitably plunged into shock.

"It would be a shocking story for anyone dreaming of becoming a hero, not just second-year students, if they heard this class."

Leo muttered to himself as he looked around at the students with serious expressions.

"I can't believe it."

Chelsea murmured with a dazed look.

"That the record in the Hero Record has been erased."

"It doesn't seem like a simple problem."

Eiran also muttered with a serious face.

"Because even though she was confirmed to have resurrected as an undead, the Iron-Blooded Mage, Tiarr, was told that her record was not erased."

"Conversely, in the case of Tamus, the Knight of the Underworld, it was confirmed that he did not resurrect as an undead, but it was stated that his record was erased."

Chen Xia continued the story with a puzzled expression.

'I was the one who laid Tiarr to rest and erased Tamus's record.'

Mel had restricted information regarding Leo's activities during his last dispatch.

'My reputation is enough for now. Too much fame might even become a hindrance.'

Unprecedented all-class, youngest student council president, youngest Hero Record registration.

Leo was already a hero the whole world was watching.

Leo was someone who could instantly change the order and balance of the captured world.

When such a person revealed themselves, the reaction of those holding the world's order would be one of two things:

Follow, or resist.

And no matter how unprecedented the all-class hero who had his name on the Hero Record, Leo was still just a novice to the existing heroes.

'There's no guarantee that there won't be people who will harm me if appeasement doesn't work, like with the Justice Guild.'

It was when Leo let out a light sigh.

"Hey, Leo. You're not involved with the Iron-Blooded Mage and the Knight of the Underworld, are you? Did you erase the Hero Record… did you do it?"

At Kai's words, the three girls who were talking looked at Leo.

"Yes, that's right."

Everyone wore expressions of shock at Leo's answer.

"You always transcend common sense, don't you? Oh, but at the point of being a great hero, you're already beyond common sense, aren't you?"

Kai clicked his tongue.

"Then did Leo oppa erase the records of all other heroes? Huh? Huh? Is that it?!"

"Amazing! Leo-dono!"

"Speaking of which… wasn't the Book of Shadows completed only when Leo-dono touched it?"

"Wait? Then that means even the Hero Record can be manipulated?"

"That's right."

"How is that possible?"

Chelsea, excited, asked Leo, jumping up and down.

Leo patted Chelsea's head and said,

"The Hero Record is originally mine."

"What?"

"It's yours originally?!"

Everyone looked shocked.

"Yes. That's why I have the authority to record and erase. In addition, I can receive other rewards."

"So it was possible to bring other great heroes out of the Hero Record because Leo-nim is the owner of the Hero Record!"

"Yes."

Everyone let out a gasp.

"The puzzle pieces are fitting together now."

Chen Xia nodded.

Seeing that, Kai exclaimed "Hoho?" and stroked his chin.

"What strange idea are you thinking of now?"

Chelsea narrowed her eyes and asked sharply, to which Kai replied,

"Lately, I've been seriously considering making a religion out of Leo. What do you think?"

"A religion that worships Leo-nim?"

Eiran perked up her ears with interest.

"Yes. The name is Leoism."

"Lame."

Chelsea scowled without a hint of hesitation.

"Hey, you shouldn't say the name is lame in front of Leo himself."

"I said your idea is lame, not Leo oppa's name."

"Why? It's a real chance to make a fortune!"

"You'll be cursed if you keep using great heroes as a means of making money!"

Chelsea snorted.

Chen Xia, who burst into laughter at that, asked,

"Then, was it also by Leo-dono's hand that Luna's name was added to the Hero Record this time?"

Currently, Luna was also making waves for receiving the title "Chaser of the Nebula."

"No. Luna recorded it."

"Luna-nim?"

"Yes. It seems there are others besides me who have the authority to record and erase."

"How is that even possible?"

"According to what the god said, it was a gift to me, not the original world. Judging by the circumstances, it seems to be a gift to the great heroes, to be precise."

"Now even actual gods are appearing?"

Kai shook his head, the statement far beyond his imagination.

"By the way, they're summoning heroes for matters related to the Hero Record. If big shots are visiting, the school will be quite noisy, won't it?"

"It can't be helped. There will be quite a few uneasy heroes."

Chelsea snorted.

Halind did not view all heroes positively in its special lecture.

However, Halind was not the only one with such sentiments.

There were plenty of people who looked at heroes with unfavorable eyes.

"There are many who enjoy 'licentiousness' just because they are heroes."

Chen Xia smiled faintly.

Unlike usual, her eyes were cold.

"Well, if Leo has the authority to erase, then the meeting and everything else are meaningless, aren't they?"

Kai mumbled nonchalantly, clasping his hands behind his head.

"Well. It wouldn't be bad to clean up everyone who I think doesn't deserve it."

At Leo's words, the movements of the four people stopped with a *clack*!

Kai, Chelsea, Chen Xia, Eiran.

All four were hero candidates.

And they could imagine without even trying how strong the backlash would be when countless heroes had their qualifications revoked.

Even if it were necessary, it would immediately cause great chaos.

Leo smiled faintly as he saw the four looking at him with stern faces.

"It was a joke."

"It was a joke, right? You surprised me!"

Eiran laughed heartily.

'It doesn't feel like a joke at all.'

'If Leo oppa gets annoyed, he might actually do it.'

'Should I request shadow dispatch from my father and the Shadow Lords? There might be heroes among those who lost their qualifications who might cause a disturbance.'

However, the other three knew that Leo was someone who could do such a thing.

It was when the five of them were heading to the dormitory.

*Crackle-!*

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

Leo stopped walking.

'What is this?'

Leo narrowed his eyes.

At that moment-!

*Flash-!*

A huge distortion of space appeared before Leo's eyes.

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

"Spatial distortion?! Could this be a Hero Dungeon?"

"Wait! There's no Hero Record fragment or anything here!"

"Back away for now! Before we get sucked in!"

Chelsea, Kai, and Eiran screamed in shock.

Leo, who had been staring at it intently, said,

"Calm down for now. It seems okay."

"What?"

"It seems to be a Hero Dungeon, but… it's stabilized."

Leo gently patted Chen Xia's shoulder, who had stepped forward to protect him, as if to calm her.

Chen Xia, who had been tense, relaxed.

Leo, standing in front of the entrance to the Hero Dungeon, narrowed his eyes and said,

"Bring the professors for now."

***

The sudden situation spread rumors throughout Lumern.

The five people who discovered it first had headed to the Tower of Heroes to explain the situation.

The Hero Dungeon was being controlled by professors in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

However, even after a day, there was no particular sign from the Hero Dungeon.

The students' curiosity grew, but their duty as students came first, so everyone attended classes.

"No, the duty of a student is fine and all."

Iliana pouted her lips in the second-year Knight Department's training ground.

"After such an exciting event, you're just going to have self-study! The professors aren't even here!"

"It's not self-study, student Iliana. Today is sparring practice after a long time."

Claria, the vice-professor of Ain, said with a smile.

"By the way, Iliana, I heard you've been doing magic research with Professor Ren with the magic department students lately?"

"Th-that's…"

"Are you betraying your department after shouting about being in the Knight Department?"

"Auuugh!"

Iliana looked around pleadingly, her eyes welling up.

However, most students ignored her.

'Betrayal! Save me!'

Iliana looked for Leo, who would save her, but unfortunately, Leo was scheduled to be late for class today.

As Claria approached, Iliana was on the verge of tears when—

"Kugh-! It's still the same here."

A voice from the entrance was heard, and Claria furrowed her brows and turned her head.

"You are…"

"It's been a while, Claria. You're still beautiful."

"Lord Kaodin."

Claria narrowed her eyes.

"Kaodin? Crimson Lightning Kaodin Kurken?"

"He's here?"

"But that person is clearly…"

As the second-year Knight Department students murmured upon hearing his name, one student swallowed the rest of his words.

"Hm? Junior, what were you going to say?"

Kaodin smiled and approached the student, extending his hand.

*Thump-!*

"Cough?!"

The male student's body floated into the air.

"If you're in the Knight Department, you should finish speaking to the end."

Claria said coldly as she watched Kaodin sneer.

"Let go of your hand, Lord Kaodin."

"Claria, if you ask, I must comply."

Kaodin released his hand with a kind smile.

"Cough! Cough! Cough!"

"Sven, are you okay?"

Chen Xia approached and helped her classmate.

Kaodin let out a "Hoho~" of admiration as he looked at Chen Xia, then muttered,

"Skill approved, character approved, looks approved, but the shadow is a shame."

Chen Xia ignored Kaodin, who clicked his tongue.

Claria stood in front of Kaodin, as if protecting Chen Xia.

"What brings you to Lumern?"

"This is my alma mater, so am I not welcome? Besides, I have to clear my great-grandfather's unjust accusation."

Kaodin Kurken.

A Knight-class hero whose name was on the Hero Record.

He was a male archer known as 'Crimson Lightning.'

And he was a contemporary of Ain during his school days.

'And he is the great-grandson of Meterar Kurken, who resurrected as an undead and attacked not long ago.'

"Claria, are you still content being Ain's vice-professor? Why don't you join my Valkyrie now?"

Kaodin pointed towards the entrance of the training ground.

There stood twenty knights.

They were all women with outstanding looks and skills.

"I am content with being Professor Ain's vice-professor."

Claria said coldly.

"Why don't you come to me before that beauty fades? Or what? Are you still denying it, meaning you're somehow involved with Ain?"

As Kaodin spoke, a chilling killing intent flashed in Claria's eyes.

"Do not insult Vice-Professor Claria."

Chen Xia stood in front of Claria and smiled faintly.

"Ain didn't teach you not to interrupt when adults are talking? Or do you not know chivalry as a shadow? Then you're also disqualified as a shadow, aren't you? You shouldn't interrupt when a hero is speaking."

"The Dragon Lord declared that heroes and shadows are equal beings."

"No matter how great the Dragon Lord is, tradition that has continued for thousands of years cannot be changed overnight."

Kaodin sneered.

"Or what? Are you trying to get my attention? I can't accept you into the Valkyrie, but a bodyguard wouldn't be bad. You'd be useful at night as a shadow, wouldn't you?"

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

Seeing that, Claria lost her reason.

"You damn scoundrel! You're talking about my student…!"

"I'm sorry, but I've already dedicated my body and soul to a master. Even if I hadn't, I would refuse a worm like you."

Chen Xia said with a bright smile.

At that moment, Kaodin's eyes changed.

*Boom-!*

Kaodin kicked Chen Xia in the stomach without hesitation.

*Crackle! Roar-!*

Along with that, two long swords touched his neck as if they were crossed.

"Hmph, why are kids these days so rude? Didn't you learn to respect your seniors?"

Kaodin looked at Celia and Duran, who were pointing their swords at him with murderous eyes.

It was then.

"Then did your parents not teach you?"

*Stomp- stomp- *

*Thump-*

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

"If you want to be treated like a person, stop acting like a dog and act like a human."