Chapter 483

483.

‘Why the sudden change?’

Leo narrowed his eyes as he observed the abrupt shift in Tamus’s demeanor.

It was as if he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Suddenly, Tamus began muttering incoherent phrases like, “This can’t be! This is impossible!”

‘Until a moment ago, the guy was crazy, but he wasn’t acting this deranged.’

[Achievement as a hero has been revoked due to your will.]

[The name of Knight of the Yellow Twilight, Tamus, has been erased from the Hero Record.]

“What?”

Leo’s eyes widened in shock at the unexpected message that appeared before him.

The situation was absurd.

Leo immediately understood why the Knight of the Yellow Twilight had started reacting strangely.

‘This is ridiculous.’

Publicly, the Hero Record is known as the final gift the gods left behind after the Era of Catastrophe ended 5,000 years ago.

However, the true owner of the Hero Record is Kyle, the Hero of Beginning.

‘Well, I’ve already been dead and forgotten for 5,000 years, so it was actually the gods who managed the records during that time.’

Even though they may have left the mortal world, it’s unthinkable that the gods would lose interest in it.

‘Back when the gods ruled, they chose the mortal world as their playground for reasons of boredom, but fundamentally, it was also because they loved it.’

Though the gods cannot directly intervene, they are undoubtedly still watching over the mortal world.

Thus, anyone deemed worthy by the gods can have their name inscribed in the Hero Record.

Being chosen by the gods is incredibly difficult.

However, once chosen, one is revered as a hero, regardless of their moral standing.

‘Understanding the logic of those beings is beyond unreasonable.’

In this era, without gods, people revere them immensely.

But during the Age of the Gods, the people who lived then often regarded the gods as more of a headache.

That’s why Leo couldn’t simply think of someone as a hero just because they were acknowledged by the gods.

‘None of these guys here are worthy of being heroes.’

Leo narrowed his eyes as he looked at the members of the Justice Guild.

‘But even so, is it really within my power to remove someone’s name from the Hero Record?’

If you think about it, the records of the heroes from before the Book of Shadows and the Hero Record existed were also documented in the Hero Record based on Leo’s will.

‘It makes sense since I have the authority to record heroes, but having the power to delete them is absurd. Still… it’s ridiculous.’

Leo could bestow and revoke the title of hero according to his will.

In the Era of Heroes, this was a power—or rather, an authority—beyond imagination.

‘If this were to be known, I might truly be worshipped as a god.’

Leo chuckled dryly.

‘This responsibility is heavy. I’m not Lissinas after all.’

“An interesting conversation. Are you the Hero of Beginning?”

Jerome burst into laughter as he looked at Leo.

“Does being the ‘All Class’ mean you’re referring to the Great Hero who left the world 5,000 years ago?”

“Well, I’ve never personally gone around shouting that I’m Kyle.”

Leo replied calmly.

“It’s just his wild assumption.”

The moment Leo glanced at Tamus,

“What have you dared to do to me?!”

Tamus roared furiously.

Goooollllll!

His voice shook the air.

The officers of the Justice Guild shuddered.

A terrifying killing intent erupted from Tamus’s body.

“Huh!?”

“Khk!”

At the overwhelming pressure emanating from him, the members of Justice Guild turned pale.

Jerome narrowed his eyes.

‘Strength comparable to a Legion Commander.’

It was the same level as the Legion Commander they had fought before in the Hero’s World.

“Indeed, fitting of a hero who carried an era. It will be an honor to defeat you.”

“This isn’t the time to be talking so casually, is it?”

“What?”

“With your strength, it seems unlikely you’ll be able to handle what’s coming. You should run.”

Leo coolly crossed his arms and said it as if it were nothing.

Seeing this composed Leo, Jerome smirked.

“Indeed audacious. After becoming the Student Council President in your first year and reaching the ranks of a hero in your second year, it seems there’s no limit to your arrogance?”

As Jerome spoke, a powerful spiritual force flowed from his body.

“Even if you boast endlessly about yourself, you’re still just a child. Overestimating your abilities will cut your life short…”

“KRAAAAAH!!!”

KWWAANG!!!

Before Jerome could finish his sentence,

Tamus, having summoned a sword from another dimension, charged at Leo.

A black-tinged aura enveloped the massive sword as it lunged toward Leo.

Swiiiiishh! KWAANG!!!

In that moment, Leo was sent crashing to the ground.

The scene startled Jerome, who immediately changed his expression.

‘I couldn’t even see the attack. Did he use spatial movement?’

It was an attack faster than even Jerome’s perception could follow.

“Indeed, a hero that once carried an era. Let’s treat him as a monster on par with a Legion Commander and respond accordingly.”

Following his words, the officers of the Justice Guild quickly prepared themselves.

They were seasoned heroes who had conquered countless Hero’s Worlds.

Having overcome innumerable trials, they remained calm even before the transcendent power of Tamus.

“Should we consider him equal in skill to a Sword Sage?”

To Chain’s question, Jerome nodded.

“Yeah.”

Flash!

Countless luminescent spirits were summoned into the air.

“Let’s enforce justice, then.”

*

KWAANG!!!

Leo’s body crashed into the ground, creating a deep crater.

“GAAAAH!!!”

“What… what is this?”

Surrounding buildings collapsed, and screams echoed through the area.

Crash! Crash!

As Leo rose, broken chunks of rock and debris rained down.

“Certainly strong.”

Popped his stiff neck side-to-side, Leo got up from the rubble.

The place he had landed was none other than the Royal Palace.

As everyone stared in shock at Leo’s descent from the sky,

“Master Leo!”

Prince Jeremin rushed over anxiously.

“What’s the situation?”

“Prince Jeremin, good timing.”

Leo smiled upon seeing a familiar face.

“It seems the Knight of Yellow Twilight has been resurrected as an undead.”

“The Knight of Yellow Twilight?”

Jeremin wore a bewildered expression.

Even he knew of the Knight of the Yellow Twilight.

No, there was hardly anyone in the northeastern part of the continent who didn’t know about this hero.

Yet, the claim that a hero from 3,000 years ago was revived as an undead was hard to believe.

Jeremin soon replaced his confusion with a serious expression.

“What should we do?”

Leo hadn’t met Jeremin for long,

But even so, he already carried the discerning eye expected of a prince destined to rule a nation in the future.

Leo knew he didn’t make idle claims.

“It could end very badly if the entire capital is devastated.”

“The entire capital?”

Jeremin widened his eyes in shock.

“Yes.”

‘He’s stronger than the Sword Sage.’

Comparing a hero to the Sword Sage, Kalen, was blasphemous.

However, as a knight, Tamus was undoubtedly powerful.

Fighting such a Tamus could easily wipe out an entire city.

“Yes, we should evacuate as many civilians from the capital as possible.”

“I will command the soldiers to evacuate the citizens to safer locations.”

Jeremin wore a resolute expression.

“Even if it costs my life?”

“The lives of the citizens come first.”

At Jeremin’s determined answer, Leo smirked faintly.

“You’re growing on me.”

“I’ve heard the dead army is invading outside the capital. What about that?”

“There’s a capable commander for that. Lil.”

– Yes, Master!

“Since your family is in the military, I assume you received some form of command training?”

-Somewhat, yes. Though compared to you, Master, it’s nothing much. Ah, there’s so much I need to learn from you…

Leo casually ignored Lil’s self-deprecating comment and looked at Jeremin.

“Do you think Lil is capable of commanding the defenses?”

– Should I ask for military authority from His Majesty…

“Ah, Lil, you’re talking about the Hero Candidate, aren’t you?”

At that moment, a haughty voice rang out.

King Karnel, clad in white armor and robes, entered with a group of men.

“Justice Guild?”

Leo looked surprised as King Karnel spoke.

“ moments ago, the Justice Guild proclaimed that they would save our nation from the evil attack of Tartarus.”

King Karnel spoke confidently.

Upon hearing this, Leo chuckled dryly.

“Father, even so, we must still evacuate the citizens.”

“Hmph. Stop your foolish talk. If we evacuate the citizens randomly, it will only cause more confusion. The members of the Justice Guild stationed throughout the capital are already calming the citizens.”

“Even if so…”

“Your Highness! The brave warriors led by Jerome, the Light Seeker, will eliminate the ancient undead. We must avoid unnecessary confusion by evacuating the citizens.”

Karnel King said confidently.

Then one member of the Justice Guild spoke boldly.

“Guild master and high officers will soon announce their victory.”

“Doesn’t seem that way…”

Goooooo!

A fierce Aura storm erupted from the Knight of Yellow Twilight.

The Aura storm instantly vaporized one of the front-line Knights, leaving no trace behind.

“S-Stop!”

“H-Huh?!”

The members of the Justice Guild exclaimed in shock.

Whoosh!

Then the Knight of Yellow Twilight swung his golden sword summoned from another dimension.

SCHUNK!

And someone’s head flew off effortlessly.

“Huh?!”

“Chi, Chain sir!”

Chain, a renowned sorcerer on the continent and the Deputy Master of the Justice Guild, lost his life.

Seeing this, terror spread across the Justice Guild.

The atmosphere was tense, and King Karnel quickly spoke.

“Heroes of the Justice Guild, shouldn’t you lend a hand…”

But before King Karnel finished his sentence, the members of the Justice Guild started fleeing hastily.

“Hey! Don’t go!”

King Karnel tried to stop them, but they fled quickly.

‘They certainly live up to their reputation as heroes who accumulate karma.’

Leo narrowed his eyes.

Even if the guild officers fell easily, it was astonishing that the people bearing the title of hero didn’t hesitate to flee.

‘No wonder the gods regarded these trash as heroes. Their tastes are bad.’

“Your Majesty, what should we do now?”

One of the ministers asked anxiously.

King Karnel’s body trembled.

“Hurry to the Warp Gate! Gather the treasures!”

King Karnel shouted urgently.

At this moment, Prince Jeremin stepped in front of him.

“What are you doing? Get out of the way!”

“Father, may I take command of the troops?”

“In this situation, such nonsense? Get out of the way!”

“Command you won’t use, give it to your son.”

Prince Jeremin was joined by Leo.

Seeing Leo’s cold smile, King Karnel trembled and shouted.

“Do as you please! Now get out of the way!”

With that, Prince Jeremin bowed his head and Leo moved on.

“Then, Prince, I hand the earth to you. I’ll go deal with that guy.”

“Can we take down the Knight of Yellow Twilight if we combine forces with the Justice Guild?”

“Most likely, they’ll run, or d*e quickly.”

Leo bluntly said.

“Defeating such a monster alone… this country has no connection to you, does it? Why?”

Jeromin asked with a perplexed look.

Even the Justice Guild couldn’t stop the Knight of Yellow Twilight; fighting him head-on was obviously suicidal.

There would be no one to criticize Leo if he backed down from here.

Rather, many would hope that the promising future Leo continued to live.

Yet, Leo was ready to fight against the massive threat.

In response to Jeromin’s question, Leo said bluntly:

“If someone stands to threaten, someone needs to stand to protect.”

“Is it the belief of a hero?”

“No, it’s something my friend said.”

Leo smirked faintly.

“That guy didn’t particularly see this as a belief. If you push the point, perhaps it’s a kind of logic?”

“Logic?”

“Yes. It has to balance, doesn’t it?”

Is there a special reason behind the evil threatening people’s present?

Then, perhaps there’s no special reason behind the good coming to save them either.

Because that’s how the world goes.

“And they say that a hero is someone who can confront such reasonless evil without a reason.”

Heroes aren’t special because they are heroes.

Because someone who has the ability to bestow kindness is already special.

Leo chuckled and said:

“Anyas.”

At Leo’s call, shadows led by Anyas appeared.

Their sudden arrival startled Jeremin.

“Your orders?”

“Handle what the heroes couldn’t.”

“Excuse me?”

Anyas, who had bowed her head, looked at Leo in confusion.

“Isn’t that what shadows are supposed to do when heroes can’t?”

Leo smiled.

“Many heroes have abandoned this city.”

Leo smirked.

“So the job for the shadows is obvious, isn’t it?”

“What does that mean…”

“It means that now’s the time for you shadows to protect this city that the heroes abandoned.”