Book 1 Chapter 889

889.

Chen Xia returned to the knight department and unpacked her luggage in the dormitory.

Celia, who arrived in front of Chen Xia's dormitory room, asked.

"What on earth happened?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"It was posted on the announcement board that the Fragment of Erebus was defeated."

"Ah."

"Is it true?"

"Yes."

Celia's expression shifted to slight bewilderment at Chen Xia's words.

"There were no particular signs, right?"

Celia had also experienced a Fragment of Erebus before.

Therefore, she knew well what happened when a Fragment of Erebus revived.

There was an announcement, and Chen Xia wasn't lying.

However, even so, it was hard to easily believe that a Fragment of Erebus had revived without any signs.

"Does this mean it will revive without any signs from now on? That would be serious…"

As Celia mumbled worriedly, Chen Xia smiled.

"This was a special case. You don't have to worry about that."

"Really?"

Celia let out a small sigh of relief.

"On another note."

"Yes?"

"What does it mean to be named in the Hero Record?"

"Ah. About that."

*Bang-!*

"Chen Xia!"

"Hey, hey, hey! It's a violation of school rules to enter the girls' dorm area!"

"Calm down a bit!"

The dormitory was divided into three main areas.

Common lounge, girls' area, and boys' area.

Naturally, entry into the opposite-sex area was strictly prohibited, except for the common area.

And now, there was someone daring to attempt to infiltrate the girls' area.

It was Duran.

Male students from the knight department were desperately trying to pull Duran away.

Even though he was being held by four male students larger than him, Duran was still moving forward.

The female students resting in the girls' dorm living room watched Duran with intrigued expressions.

Some let out shrieks of "Kya~" and waved at Duran, welcoming him.

Since he wasn't sneaking in, but openly trying to break in, they felt it was like an interesting event.

Moreover, they could somewhat guess why he was acting so wild.

While the male students were struggling to restrain Duran.

"That fool."

Celia, leaning on the railing of the third-floor hallway, the third-year section, clutched her head and shook it.

Chen Xia, who had come out of her room, also looked down from under the railing and smiled.

"Heh, Duran is always full of energy."

"It's not something to laugh about. Anyway, that guy has no limits."

"Please. I'll just finish unpacking and leave right away."

"Alright."

Celia, who had clicked her tongue, jumped over the railing and leaped to the first floor.

*Thud-!*

Celia landed lightly on the floor and approached Duran, saying,

"Don't cause a commotion and wait. Xia said she'd come out after she finishes unpacking."

"Ayy~ Celia. Tell Duran to come in and wait."

"That's right. That's right. It would be nice to talk comfortably here, wouldn't it?"

To the seniors in the 4th and 5th grades, Celia replied firmly,

"No. It's a violation of school rules."

"How boring~"

Celia sighed at her grumbling seniors and, looking at the somewhat calmed Duran, crossed her arms.

"If you cause any more trouble, it will really be a violation of school rules, okay?"

"Tch."

Duran clicked his tongue, stepped back from the entrance, and slumped onto the lounge sofa.

Celia, who shook her head at Duran, closed the door.

"It's already a mess on the first day back."

Sighing deeply, Celia glanced up at the third floor.

Chen Xia had already gone back into her room.

Although she was acting as if everything was fine on the surface, Celia also felt anxious.

There was already Leona Kal, who, as a student and even among her peers, had her name on the Hero Record.

However, even so, she couldn't be completely happy about Chen Xia, whom she considered a rival, getting ahead.

'I can't just fall behind.'

Celia's competitive spirit flared.

Thinking that far, Celia suddenly remembered something.

'What if not only Chen Xia but Chelsea also gets their name on the Hero Record?'

Her face turned pale as she thought that far.

And then, she urgently went up to the third floor and banged loudly on Chen Xia's door.

"Xia! Come out quickly and tell me what happened!"

*Bang, bang-!*

Chen Xia, who was changing clothes, smiled awkwardly at the knocking that was close to banging.

"This is truly troublesome."

***

The top floor of the Clock Tower dormitory.

Leo arrived at the student council room, threw his luggage down carelessly, and slumped onto the sofa.

He pulled his tie strap with his hand, loosened it, and tilted his head back.

He glanced out the window and saw the sky turning red with the sunset.

'Should I skip dinner and sleep?'

Feeling tired, Leo let out a deep sigh.

As Leo was thinking that.

*Creeeak-!*

The door opened.

Only a very few people could enter Leo's room within the dormitory.

And among them, only two people could enter without making a sound.

One of them was writing a self-reflection paper in his professor's office.

"Ah! Oh, great King of the World! I, Rian, a mere librarian of the lowly Hero Record, pay my respects!"

Rian, bowing his head deeply to the floor, entered as usual, praising Leo exaggeratedly.

At his fanatical demeanor, Leo sat up and rested his chin on his hand.

"You came at the right time."

"I was waiting because I thought you might need me!"

Rian crawled across the floor with astonishing speed and came to stand before Leo.

His crawling skills were so excellent that it truly looked like a cockroach.

"Command me, Lord Leo."

Looking at Rian, whose eyes were sparkling, Leo said.

"I have something to say about the subjugation of Erebus this time."

"It is an infinite honor! To hear directly from Lord Leo about the subjugation of that hideous remnant!"

Seeing Rian genuinely delighted, Leo told him the entire story of the subjugation of the third Fragment of Erebus.

Contrary to his earlier fussiness, Rian listened to Leo's words with a very serious expression.

When Leo finished speaking, Rian said.

"The related matter is about whether or not to give the title of hero to the hero candidates, right?"

"Yes."

Leo was the master of the Hero Record.

As he had the authority to record and erase, it was easy to have names added to the Hero Record.

However, Leo did not hastily record the names of the hero candidates who had accompanied him this time.

The reason was simple.

His standards differed from the gods' standards.

For the past 5,000 years, Rian had been the one recording the Hero Record.

However, this was not done by Rian's sole discretion.

The records were made after numerous gods discussed whether the candidates truly deserved it.

Of course, not all the heroes recorded in this way were heroic.

Depending on the gods' dispositions.

And based on the individual gods' interests and entertainment, some who were not heroic also got their names on the Hero Record.

However, it was true that transcendent beings made records after long discussions.

Leo did not trust the gods much.

But he did not deny the gods' abilities either.

'Whatever it is, if I decide the records of the Hero Record based on my own judgment, chaos might ensue.'

"You intend to make those divine remnants judge whether they are worthy of having their names on the Hero Record or not."

"Yes."

Seeing Leo speak seriously, Rian nodded.

"Then, I will convene a council of gods."

"Many will probably refuse to attend because it's bothersome, won't they?"

"Of course not. Those who have nothing to do will attend unconditionally. Then, when the final decision is made, I will inform you, Lord Leo."

"Take care."

"It's hardly any trouble."

Rian smiled and left Leo's room.

Leo, left alone, got up.

"Shall I go eat?"

'Speaking of which, I need to approve student council work too.'

Although Elena and Kal seem to be in charge of the student council president's work, Leo ultimately makes the final decisions.

There's no way Leo wouldn't have a considerable amount of work to bear.

Moreover, the beginning of the semester is the busiest time for the student council president.

This means nearly two weeks' worth of work has piled up.

Feeling tired, Leo opened the door.

The moment he stepped out of the room, Leo shook off his fatigue and headed to the cafeteria with a leisurely pace.

***

"So you saw your future self?"

Chloe asked, her eyes widening to the size of saucers.

"Yes."

Chelsea picked up a sausage with her fork and took a bite.

And then she smiled.

"Outside food is good, but school lunch is the best. The nutritional balance is just right."

"You didn't grow much in the future, did you? To be so mindful of nutritional balance."

Iriana, who was eating with her, giggled and teased Chelsea.

"Heh."

However, Chelsea just looked at Iriana with a condescending smile.

At that smile, Iriana tilted her head.

"What? That confident smile."

"No. It's just that you're acting so childish, teasing me about my height."

"I'm not talking about height."

"Huh?"

"I'm talking about your meager physique."

Chelsea's eyes twitched.

Seeing Chelsea like that, Iriana put on a pitiable expression.

"Oh dear. It seems hopeless even in the future."

Just as Chelsea was preparing to pounce on Iriana like an angry cat.

"What are you talking about so funnily?"

Leo, holding his lunch tray, sat down next to Chloe and asked.

At his question, Iriana smiled brightly.

"Chelsea's chest."

"Don't tell Leo-oppa such vulgar stories!"

"Why? It's written in books that men like that. Oh, maybe you don't like it because you're underdeveloped?"

As Iriana burst into laughter, the fork in Chelsea's hand crumpled.

Seeing that, Iriana quickly picked up her tray and ran away.

"You're dead!"

Chelsea, with a furious glare, chased after Iriana.

Seeing that, Leo let out a chuckle.

"Seeing this, I really feel like I'm back in Lumen."

"Leo."

"Yeah?"

"I didn't tell any lewd stories."

Leo said calmly, looking at Chloe, who was blushing slightly, perhaps out of embarrassment, and denying it.

"I know you're not the type to be interested in such things."

"Right."

"You don't have to be interested anyway, do you?"

At those words, Chloe's eyes narrowed.

"What do you mean?"

"Last time, at the hot springs…"

Chloe, her face turning bright red, kicked Leo's foot from under the table.

Leo chuckled and dipped his bread in water.

"Speaking of which, I don't see Elena-senpai."

"Ah, Elena-senpai has been away from school for a week due to a mission."

"Really? Then the student council work must be piling up like crazy?"

Leo felt a slight throbbing in his head.

"I did that."

"What?"

"I'm not as perfect as Elena-senpai or Kal because I'm not used to it, but…"

Chloe shrugged.

Leo, who had been gazing at Chloe, said.

"Chloe."

"Yeah?"

"After curfew, do you want to come to my room later?"

"Huh?"

Chloe looked at Leo with a stunned expression.