Chapter 520

520.

After Halind’s special hero studies class ended, the second-year students were unavoidably plunged into shock.

‘This class, if heard, wouldn’t just shock the second-years, but anyone who dreams of becoming a hero.’

As Leo glanced around at the serious faces of the students, he muttered to himself.

“It’s impossible to believe.”

Chelsea muttered blankly.

“The records written in the Hero Record have been erased.”

“It’s not a simple matter.”

Eiran also muttered seriously.

“Even though Tiar, the Iron bl**d Mage’s resurrection as an Undead was confirmed, her records weren’t erased.”

“On the other hand, Tamus, the Knight of the Netherworld, had no confirmation of resurrection, yet his records were erased.”

Chen Sia continued the conversation with a questioning look.

‘I erased Tiar’s ascension records and Tamus’s record, but…’

Mel was restricting information about Leo’s actions during his previous dispatch.

‘Current reputation is sufficient. In fact, too much fame might be an obstacle.’

Unprecedented All-Class, Youngest Student Council President, Youngest Hero Record registration.

Leo is already a hero the whole world is watching.

Leo is a being capable of changing the captured world order and landscape in an instant.

The reaction of those holding the world’s order towards such a being would be one of two options: follow or resist.

And no matter how unprecedented All-Class or Hero Record registered hero he may be, Leo is still just a young one to the existing heroes.

‘If persuasion doesn’t work like it did at Justice Guild, there’s no guarantee someone won’t pose a threat.’

Just as Leo sighed lightly, Kal asked.

“Hey, Leo. By any chance, aren’t the Iron bl**d Mage and the Knight of the Netherworld somehow related to you? Did you by any chance erase their Hero Record entries?”

When Kal spoke, the three girls who had been talking turned their gaze to Leo.

“Yeah, that’s correct.”

Stunned expressions spread across everyone’s faces upon Leo’s answer.

“You’re always beyond comprehension, aren’t you? Ah, from the Great Hero standpoint, it’s already abnormal?”

Kal clicked his tongue.

“So, did Leo delete the records of all the heroes then? Huh? Is that what happened?”

“Amazing! Lord Leo!”

“Come to think of it… wasn’t it also when Lord Leo touched the Book of Shadows that it completed?”

“Wait, are you saying Leo could delete Hero Record entries?”

“That’s correct.”

“How is that even possible?”

Excited Chelsea jumped around in front of Leo asking question after question.

Patting Chelsea’s head gently, Leo spoke.

“The Hero Record was originally mine to deal with.”

“What?”

“Originally yours?!”

Everyone wore expressions of astonishment.

“Yeah. The reason I have the authority to record and delete comes from that. Moreover, I obtain other rewards through it.”

“Is that why you could even bring former Great Heroes outside the Hero Record?”

“That’s right.”

Everyone gasped in awe.

“The pieces are finally falling into place.”

Chen Sia nodded.

Observing that nod, Kal stroked his chin and exclaimed, “Hooh?”

“What kind of strange thoughts are you having now?”

Chelsea narrowed her eyes and asked sharply, and Kal replied.

“Lately, I’ve been seriously thinking about creating a religion dedicated to Leo.”

“Leo-sama’s religion?”

Eiran perked up, showing interest.

“Yes. Let’s call it the Leo Sect.”

“Terrible.”

Chelsea frowned instantly without hesitation.

“What the heck, you’re saying the name is bad while being in front of Leo himself?”

“I didn’t say the name Leo-sama is bad; it’s your idea that’s terrible.”

“Why? It could be a real money-making opportunity!”

“You might get divine punishment if you keep using Great Heroes as a money-making scheme.”

Chelsea smirked.

Smirking at that, Chen Sia laughed and asked.

“Then, does that mean Lunia was able to put her name on the Hero Record because of Lord Leo?”

Currently, Lunia was also causing a stir with the title “The Chaser of the Star Cloud.”

“Nope, that was Luna’s doing.”

“Is that Lady Luna?”

“Yes. It seems there might be others who, aside from me, have the authority to record and delete.”

“How is something like this even possible?”

“According to the God, it’s a gift to me, not originally of this world. It seems, judging by the circumstances, that it was originally meant for the Great Heroes.”

“Are we really talking about an actual god now?”

Kal shook his head at lines that exceeded all imagination.

“But anyway, if there’s a hero’s gathering regarding the Hero Record, there’ll certainly be a commotion at the school if big shots pay a visit, right?”

“There’ll be quite a few extremely unstable heroes, right?”

Chelsea smirked.

Halind might have not viewed all heroes positively in the special classes, but it wasn’t only Halind who harbors such feelings.

There were plenty who did not look kindly upon heroes.

“Because there are those who indulge in ‘extravagance’ merely because they are heroes.”

Chen Sia smiled faintly.

Unlike usual, her eyes were cold.

“Well, if Leo has the deletion authority, doesn’t that make all debates meaningless?”

Kal crossed his arms, rested them on his head, and murmured peacefully.

“Hmm. Maybe this is the chance to clean up those we deem unworthy in one go.”

At Leo’s words, the movements of the four people froze.

Kal, Chelsea, Chen Sia, Eiran.

All four were Hero Candidates.

The aftermath of countless heroes losing their qualifications was something that could be easily imagined.

If it was necessary, chaos would be immediate.

Watching the four people’s firm expressions, Leo smiled faintly.

“It’s a joke.”

“Is it a joke? I was startled!”

Eiran smiled brightly.

‘Absolutely not a joke, somehow.’

‘If it were Leo-kun, it could happen if anything.’

‘Aren’t we going to request Shadow Dispatch from the Abama and the Shadow Lord? There might be unruly heroes amongst those who’ve lost their qualifications.’

But the other three knew Leo was the kind of person who could indeed carry this out.

As the five of them headed towards the Dormitory…

Crack! Crack!

A sudden crack appeared in front of Leo, halting his steps.

‘This…’

Leo narrowed his eyes.

At that moment—!

Flash!

A massive distortion of space emerged before Leo’s eyes.

Seeing it, Chen Sia gasped and stepped forward.

“Distortion of space?! Is this by any chance a Hero Dungeon?”

“Wait! There’s no Hero Record shard or anything here!”

“Step back! Before we get sucked in!”

Chelsea, Kal, and Eiran screamed in alarm.

But Leo, watching this carefully, said.

“Relax. It seems harmless.”

“Huh?”

“It seems this is indeed a Hero Dungeon, but it appears to be stable.”

As Leo calmed down the tense Chen Sia who had stepped forward to shield him, her tension eased.

As Leo watched the entrance to the Hero Dungeon with narrowed eyes, he said.

“Let’s bring the professors first.”

*

The unexpected situation had spread as a rumor throughout all of Lumeran.

The five primary discoverers were heading to Hero’s Tower to explain the situation.

The Hero Dungeon was under control by the professors to prepare for any accidents.

But even after a day passed, no unusual signs emerged from the Hero Dungeon.

The students’ curiosity grew, but since everyone’s primary responsibility is to study, lessons were ongoing.

“Nah, our academic duties are great, right?”

In the second-year Knights Department training ground, Iliana pouted her lips.

“What kind of exciting event just happened and then suddenly self-study! Professors aren’t even here!”

“It’s not self-study, Iliana student. Today we have rare practice training.”

Assistant professor Clarissa smiled faintly as she spoke.

“By the way, Iliana, I heard you recently collaborated with the Magic Department under Professor Ren’s guidance for magic research?”

“Th— That’s…”

“Are you ultimately betraying the Knights Department?”

“Whaaa!”

Iliana looked around desperately for help with a sad face.

But most of the students turned away.

‘Fight meeee! Save me!’

Looking for someone who could save her in this situation, Iliana searched for Leo but, unfortunately, Leo was expected to be late today.

Just as Clarissa stepped closer to her and Iliana was almost on the verge of tears,

“Ugh… This place hasn’t changed a bit, has it?”

The voice from the entrance made Clarissa raise her brows and turn around.

“You…?”

“It’s been a while. Clarissa, you’re still as beautiful as ever.”

“Lord Caodin.”

Clarissa narrowed her eyes upon seeing him.

“Caodin? Crimson Lightning Caodin Kurchen?”

“That person is here?”

“But wasn’t he supposed to…?”

The second-year Knights Department students began to gossip upon hearing the name.

“What? Junior. What were you going to say?”

Caodin smiled faintly, approached the student, and stretched out his hand.

Tsk!

“Guagk?!”

The male student’s body was lifted into the air.

“If you’re from the Knights Department, you should have the courage to speak your mind to the end.”

Clarissa spoke coldly while looking at the mocking Caodin.

“Caodin-sama, please release him.”

“Clarissa, if it’s your request, I will.”

Caodin showed a friendly smile and let go of the student.

“Uhgh! Huhk! Huhk!”

“Are you okay, Sven?”

Chen Sia rushed over to support her peer.

And watching this, Caodin sighed and murmured.

“Skills: Pass, Character: Pass, Appearance: Pass, but such a pity she’s part of the Shadows.”

Chen Sia ignored the scoffing Caodin.

Clarissa stepped forward protectively in front of Chen Sia.

“Why are you here at Lumeran?”

“Isn’t this my alma mater? Did I come somewhere I shouldn’t? Besides, I also need to clear my great-grandfather’s wrongful accusations.”

Caodin Kurchen.

A knight-class hero with his name on the Hero Record.

An archer known as ‘Crimson Lightning,’ and a man who was a senior of Aine during his school years.

‘And also the great-grandson of Metellar Kurchen, who recently resurrected as an Undead and attacked.’

“Clarissa, don’t you think it’s time for you to stop wasting away as Aine’s assistant? Why don’t you join my Valkyries?”

Caodin pointed towards the entrance of the training ground.

There were twenty knights.

All of them were outstanding women in both looks and skills.

“I prefer being Aine’s assistant.”

Clarissa said coldly.

“Before your looks fade, wouldn’t it be better to come to me? Or… Is it that you deny it but are secretly involved with Aine?”

Caodin’s words caused Clarissa’s eyes to fill with a chilly killing intent.

“Refrain from disrespecting Assistant Professor Clarissa.”

Chen Sia stepped forward and smiled faintly.

“Wasn’t it Aine who taught you not to interfere when adults are speaking? Or is it because you’re a shadow and thus ignorant of the knight’s code? And if that’s true, you’re disqualified even 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, correct?”

“Even if the Dragon Lord is great, thousands of years of tradition can’t be overturned in a single day, can it?”

Caodin scoffed.

“Or what is it? Are you craving attention from me? If you can’t join the Valkyries, how about being my bodyguard instead? You might be useful even at night, being a shadow.”

Caodin’s eyes roamed over Chen Sia’s face and body.

Seeing this, Clarissa nearly lost her reason.

“You d*mn brat! How dare you to…!”

“Sorry, but I already have someone I would dedicate my body and soul to. Even if I didn’t, someone like you is someone I’d refuse.”

Chen Sia smiled happily.

At that moment, Caodin’s expression changed drastically.

Bang!

Without hesitation, Caodin kicked Chen Sia in the stomach.

Zap! Whooshhh!

Simultaneously, two longswords crossed at his throat.

“What’s with you kids these days and their lack of respect? Didn’t your teachers teach you to respect your seniors?”

Caodin looked with a menacing gaze at Celia and Duran who had their swords pointed at him.

Just then,

“Then, were you not taught by your own parents?”

Thud. Thud.

Thud.

Standing at the entrance to the training ground, Leo glared coldly at Caodin.

“If you want to be treated like a person, stop behaving like a dog and start behaving like a human.”