Book 1 Chapter 946
“Captain! Captain! Listen to my opinion!”
Iliana ran up to Leo and said.
“5000 years ago, Reisar was completely swallowed by bad guys, right? Then we strike the leader! And we take Reisar! If all these people go in, won't it be worth a try?”
“I told you that opinion is rejected.”
As Celia approached and spoke, Iliana pouted and said.
“Why? Isn't it simple and good?”
“If it were that simple to solve, the Great Heroes would have done so. It’s not a problem that can be solved by simply striking the head. Iliana Laden.”
As Duran also objected, Iliana looked at Leo.
“What do you think, Captain?”
“It won't be solved that simply, as Celia and Duran said.”
“Hmm……”
At Leo’s words, Iliana fell into thought.
Seeing that, Celia made an expression of exasperation.
“Why do you readily agree with Leo’s words when you don’t listen to ours?”
“Because Celia and Duran are not the captain.”
As she said that, Celia shook her head, and Leo asked with a serious expression.
“Are you genuinely thinking of attempting the over-achievement?”
“Why are you asking something so obvious? Leo Flov.”
Duran folded his arms and looked at Leo.
Iliana’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Are you opposing the attempt to over-achieve?”
“Yes.”
“Ah, so that’s why you had that conversation with Dryana earlier.”
Iliana folded her arms and nodded emphatically.
Celia also looked at Leo with a somewhat surprised expression.
“That’s not like you, Leo Flov.”
As Duran said with a frown, Leo chuckled.
“I don’t know what you think of me, but this is very much like me.”
At those words, Duran’s eyes twitched.
“You’ve always overcome absurd trials with flying colors. And you’ve always led us. That’s the you I know. And now, is backing down in this situation like you?”
Seeing Duran with a look of incomprehension, Leo replied.
“Because until now, there was no choice.”
It was as Leo said.
There had been no choice in all the trials until now.
But now it was different.
There was a clearly safe path.
Therefore, there was no reason to choose the dangerous path.
“Duran, as you said, I have led you as a leader.”
“……”
“And I will continue to lead you.”
Staring into Duran’s golden eyes, Leo said.
“In other words, it also means that your lives are my responsibility.”
To be responsible for lives.
It wasn’t simply because they were beings to be protected and guarded.
To Leo, they were already comrades.
And in his past life, Leo had lost all his comrades.
“I don’t want to lose anyone.”
It wasn't a mere childish remark.
It was a desperate resolution made because he had lost everything.
“Then are you going to stop us from conquering?”
“No. I’m going to watch.”
“What?”
“I’m curious to see what amazing plan you will devise.”
Leo waved his hand casually and went to check on the other students.
“Are you really not going to stop us?”
At that moment, Elena approached Leo.
“Even if I tried to stop you, you wouldn’t be stopped.”
“That’s true.”
“What do you want to do?”
“Huh?”
“Do you want to save Reisar?”
“Of course.”
“Why?”
“Because I have to stand on the same stage as you.”
“……”
Leo stopped walking and looked at Elena.
Elena smiled brightly and met Leo’s gaze.
At that moment.
Chloe approached.
“Leo. I want to ask for your opinion.”
While Karl was an excellent commander in the immediate battle, Chloe was an excellent strategist in devising the overall plan.
As such, in Rumern, Chloe was devising the overall plan after hearing the students' opinions.
Elena smiled as she saw Chloe approaching.
“Chloe. Leo-gun is against this over-achievement. He probably won't give you a proper answer even if you ask for his opinion.”
“Really?”
Chloe’s eyes widened.
“I guess so. Leo, you would probably choose the safe path.”
While she seemed to understand, Chloe gave a wry smile.
“Still, it’s a shame.”
“Chloe, do you think it’s meaningful to see a different outcome?”
As a strategist, Chloe had something in common with Leo.
Therefore, it was somewhat surprising to Leo that even Chloe, who pursued safety, was aiming for over-achievement with such risk.
To Leo’s question, Chloe nodded.
“Yes. I think so.”
“Why?”
“Do you remember when we conquered the Chedmaders incident?”
“Yes.”
“After saving Senior Alia and her comrades, when Professor Alvi thanked us, I realized something.”
Chloe said, recalling that time.
“That over-achievement was a situation that the masters of the Heroic World had desperately wished for and desired……”
Over-achieving in the Heroic World wouldn't change history.
The past, which had already passed, could not be changed by any means.
But for the heroes, it was a comfort in itself.
“Of course, Arion-nim has already passed away, and no one knows that era.”
“……”
“As people who live in this world thanks to their grace, I believe we have an obligation to fulfill what the Great Heroes desperately wished for.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. In that sense, please tell me your opinion.”
After hearing Chloe’s plan, Leo freely shared his thoughts.
“It was good to ask Leo.”
Chloe, smiling broadly, returned to her friends.
“He says so?”
Elena grinned mischievously and poked Leo in the side.
“You go to Chloe too.”
“Yes. I understand.”
Elena smiled brightly and approached Chloe.
Leo left the place where the students were.
Even during this time, students were continuously being drawn into the Heroic Dungeon.
But no one was flustered.
They calmly checked the situation to convey to those who had already entered.
A moment later, three shadows appeared behind Leo, who had left the place.
“Leo-nim.”
Anyas called Leo cautiously.
Seeing them, Leo said.
“You guys are also aiming for over-achievement, aren’t you?”
“……I am sorry.”
“What is there to be sorry about?”
Leo chuckled.
“But why are you aiming for over-achievement?”
Just yesterday, the shadows had different opinions and conflicted with each other.
But now, they had united their intentions.
For the single goal of over-achievement.
“Your goal is to protect the heroes, so why do you intend to take on the risk together?”
To Leo’s question, the Dwarf Shadow Lord, Person, said.
“I heard that the instigator of the incident in Arion-nim’s world was a traitor.”
Person said seriously.
“5000 years ago, only the Primordial Shadow and the Ancestor of Shadows could punish the traitors. But now it is different.”
Hundreds of shadows were here.
“We can never forgive those who dared to betray the world and drove many to their deaths. Even if they are beings from the past.”
Person’s eyes gleamed menacingly.
“I believe it is our duty to punish them.”
Kirin, the Beastman Shadow Lord, smiled.
“We have lived for that, and we will continue to do so.”
Some who must maintain their identity as shadows.
Some who desire a world where shadows and heroes are equated.
They did not deny the fact that their duty was the punishment of traitors.
Leo, who had been watching the shadows in silence, opened his mouth.
“Demian.”
With those words, Demian appeared from the darkness.
The shadows were shocked.
As Lords and heir to Lords, they were the shadows most familiar with darkness, except for the Emperor of Shan.
Yet, they didn't even know of the existence of the beautiful dwarf until she appeared before them.
‘No, Demian?’
“The Hero of the Great Opening, the Indomitable Demian.”
“Hngh!”
Person, the dwarf, showed the most violent reaction.
“If you enter Arion’s world, follow Demian’s instructions.”
“Y-yes.”
The three shadows bowed their heads.
Leo walked away, leaving them behind.
“Kyle-nim.”
“Why.”
“Do you still think over-achievement is not allowed?”
“Yes. And you?”
“……I don’t know.”
Demian answered honestly.
“Logically speaking, it is correct not to over-achieve. But……”
Demian recalled the image of Dryana, who had spoken of possibilities a moment ago.
That was a sight Demian had longed for more than anyone.
He wasn’t even jealous.
“Indomitable might be a fitting title for that kid.”
At Demian’s words, Leo chuckled.
“Dryana is just a kid who doesn’t listen to others and does whatever she wants.”
That was true.
Dryana insisted on being an artist even when Dweono told her to give up the path of art.
“Demian. Why did you try to save the world?”
“……Because Demian originally wished for it.”
Demian replied blandly.
“My life’s goal is merely what I received.”
“Is it to repay the favor?”
“Yes. He gave me everything.”
“It’s similar to Dweono.”
“Yes?”
“Dweono also tried to save the world for someone else.”
He wanted to pass down the beauty to future generations for Enniha, the elf he loved.
“The difference between you and him is that Dweono’s goal became his own goal.”
“……”
“Your goal of wanting to save the world remains unchanged, right?”
“Yes.”
“Then you deserve to be called indomitable.”
Demian would not break even when the final moment arrived.
‘Just like Dweono.’
Leo walked away.
Walking alone down the street, Leo fell into thought.
‘I need to prepare so I can evacuate at any time.’
There were many people.
If it came to that, they might have to abandon the residents of Reisar, who were barely brought back from the brink of destruction.
Although he felt guilt, Leo had no intention of hesitating.
Because he hesitated, Leo had lost too much.
He didn't want to lose the present because of people who were already dead.
‘As long as Erebus is summoned, there is no way to save Reisar.’
[Hero Record Open. Arion’s World. Chapter: Middle Boss - Destruction of Reisar]
Leo clicked his tongue at the message that clearly appeared before his eyes.
‘Tsk, is it me this time?’
Leo closed his eyes as white light enveloped his vision.
And when he felt his senses return, he opened his eyes.
‘……? Gardsron?’
Leo immediately knew where he was standing.
It was an alley in Gardsron.
‘The alley leading to Lissina’s house. It should be the day of Reisar’s destruction, so why am I in Gardsron?’
As Leo showed a look of bewilderment.
“Who?”
Leo turned his head at the familiar voice from behind.
A beautiful dragon was looking at him.
‘Lissina.’
Leo looked at Lissina with a slight look of surprise.
‘Why does this guy look so gloomy? Or rather.’
Looking at Lissina’s eyes, Leo frowned.
‘Did she cry?’
Lissina, with her eyes wide open, looked at Leo and asked.
“Do you know a kid named Cal Thomas?”
“What?”
At Leo’s reaction, Lissina nodded.
“As expected, you’re from the future too.”