The Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 255
Chapter 255
“Everyone, take out your hero studies textbooks.”
The students retrieved two books at Mel’s instruction.
The books were titled Lectures on Hero Studies and The Life and Death of Heroes.
Usually, the second-year hero studies curriculum only included Lectures on Hero Studies.
However, The Life and Death of Heroes was also included in the required readings this semester.
‘Was The Life and Death of Heroes a standard text for all grades?’
While buying textbooks in Lumeria City, Leo had simply placed the books given to him by the bookstore employee into his subspace.
This was the first time he had properly examined one of the books.
Leo paused when he saw The Life and Death of Heroes.
Author: Melina.
Leo glanced up at Mel.
Mel smiled brightly and waved when their eyes met.
“About this book.”
Chloe, the top student who had thoroughly reviewed her studies, placed the book she had already read several times on her desk.
“What’s unusual is that the author has the same name as the Dragon Lord, no?”
Leo looked at Mel and asked, “Isn’t it written by the Dragon Lord?”
“Not at all. This book was published this year. It’s just someone with the same name.”
‘It’s actually written by her.’
No one would have guessed that the Dragon Lord herself would be a professor at the school, teaching classes and publishing a book.
‘Because it’s so unbelievable.’
Leo glanced at Mel and muttered to himself as he turned the page, “It’s a book published this year, but the content is exceptional. Particularly, the section on the Heroes of Creation was remarkable.”
Chloe, who had read the book multiple times, looked excited.
‘The Heroes of Creation.’
Leo opened the page about the Heroes of Creation and rested his chin on his hand.
These heroes were the first to conquer the Hero’s Worlds and usher in a new era.
‘Many saw them as our predecessors.’
They were not only the first to discover the Hero’s World but also to conquer the hero records of Great Heroes and inherit their power.
‘They defeated the Seven Legion Commanders of Tartaros and sealed the fragments of Erebos to prevent the return of disaster.’
The return of disaster.
Looking at the Hero Records, it seemed almost like the early days of the Age of Disaster.
A time when countless countries were destroyed and the Legion Commanders of Tartaros wreaked havoc.
But thanks to these five heroes, the Age of Disaster did not return.
As Mel snapped her fingers, the chalk on the blackboard floated into the air.
It danced and sketched a figure on the blackboard.
[Lumene, the Knight of Twilight.]
He was a man hailed as the strongest knight who single-handedly defeated the commander and legion of Tartaros.
“There are many records and anecdotes about the Heroes of Creation.”
Mel addressed the second-years.
“However, over the past 3,000 years, there have been almost no attempts to conquer the Hero Records of the Heroes of Creation. Does anyone know why?”
Several students raised their hands in response to the question.
“Eliana Laden.”
“Ahaha!!”
Eliana stood up from her seat, fist clenched in triumph.
“The Hero Records of the Heroes of Creation are all managed by Dragonia, and the dragons only permit selected heroes to conquer them!”
“That’s right.”
Mel smiled brightly and clapped her hands once.
“As a reward, Eliana…”
“Are you going to give me presentation points!?”
“I’ll give you a cookie.”
“Huh?”
Eliana looked embarrassed.
“You expect presentation points for answering such an easy question?”
“Don’t make me laugh!”
Boos came from various corners.
“Shut up!”
Eliana shouted with a red face and hesitantly walked towards Mel.
She was embarrassed by her bold request for presentation points after answering an easy question.
‘Eh! So what! The cookies look delicious.’
Reluctantly, she accepted the professor’s kindness with a forced smile.
“Here.”
“Thank you.”
Eliana smiled, took the cookie, and returned to her seat to take a bite.
“Um~!”
Her eyes widened, and she shivered with delight.
She grabbed the cookie and beamed with happiness.
“It’s delicious~”
While humming and enjoying the cookie, Eliana paused and noticed something.
“What is this?”
A small piece of paper with a cute rabbit drawing read: [You did great. 5 points]
“How many points does it say?”
“5 points.”
Eliana confirmed, answering Mel’s question.
“Eliana, you get 5 extra points.”
“Oh!”
Eliana’s face lit up with joy.
Mel smiled and addressed the class.
“I’ll give cookies to students with good attitudes in class. And the cookies contain a random number of points.”
“Random?”
“Yes. We eat cookies, we get points, and we all have fun studying together.”
The students looked bewildered at this unfamiliar concept of attitude points.
But no one dared to question it.
Lumene’s class policies were set by each professor.
Questioning it was akin to challenging her authority.
The class continued.
They began with a story about the Knight of Twilight’s childhood and then explored his values, psychology, and goals.
Mel’s class was not a typical heroics class but a detailed academic study of the Knight of Twilight.
The second-year students started to understand the Knight of Twilight beyond the materials and anecdotes they were used to.
Ding-dong-dang-dong-!
The bell rang, signaling the end of class.
“Class is over.”
Mel smiled and closed her textbook.
“I’ll give you a homework assignment. Lumene’s first major achievement was defeating the Orc King at the age of 13. If you were Lumene, please submit a report on how you felt before confronting the Orc King. Do you have any questions?”
Mel began to clean up the cookie jar.
Chelsea raised her hand, watching Mel.
“Yes, Chelsea Lewellin.”
“Professor Mel. The class was really engaging. It also helped me understand the first dean more deeply. However, I’m confused about something. Up until now, in our first year, we studied and researched how to conquer various Hero’s Worlds. Professor Mel’s class…”
“Why does it focus on understanding ‘heroes’ rather than conquering methods?”
“Yes.”
“That’s a good question.”
Mel smiled brightly.
“As Eliana Laden mentioned earlier, the Hero Records of the Heroes of Creation are managed by Dragonia. Does anyone know why?”
The second-year students fell silent.
No one knew the answer.
The smile faded from Mel’s face.
“Because it’s dangerous.”
“Isn’t it obvious that conquering the Hero’s Worlds is dangerous?”
“Yes. However, the Hero Records of the Heroes of Creation are currently unconquerable. Over the past 3,000 years, there have been numerous attempts, but none have succeeded. Those who tried were hailed as the greatest heroes of their time, but most lost their lives in vain,” Mel said, using sorcery to move the chalk eraser and clear the blackboard. “Just like in your first year, you will learn the methods for conquering the Hero’s Worlds, but from a different professor. The purpose of this special class is simple.” Mel scanned the students. “You’re not alone. Students at Seiren, Azonia, and Damian are also taking the same class as you.”
The students’ eyes widened in surprise.
“This was unexpected.”
“The methods for conquering the Hero’s World that you’ve learned so far pertains to Hero’s Worlds of unspecified heroes.”
Analyzing and studying the Hero’s Worlds.
Or quickly figuring out missions and goals.
That’s what heroics classes at Lumene had covered so far.
“However, the class I’m going to teach will focus on completely understanding the Heroes of Creation. This is also one of the methods for conquering their Hero’s World. Is there anyone who would like to share their thoughts on why this is a method?”
The students exchanged looks.
At that moment, someone raised their hand.
“Leo Plov.”
Everyone turned their attention to Leo.
“To achieve what even that hero couldn’t.”
Mel smiled brightly.
“That’s the correct answer.”
Mel didn’t give Leo a cookie.
Leo didn’t take one either and returned to his seat.
“The method I’m going to teach you is the foundation for overachieving in the Hero’s World.”
The students began to murmur.
This time, Celia raised her hand and asked, “Why is understanding that hero the basis for overachieving?”
“Conquering the Hero’s World is about following the exploits of previous heroes. So most people who conquer the Hero’s World know what to aim for and how to achieve it.”
The students nodded in agreement.
“However, overachieving is uncharted territory. To achieve feats that even the hero couldn’t, you can’t just follow existing methods. You have to address what the hero missed, what they couldn’t accomplish. To do this, we first need to thoroughly understand what kind of person that hero was.”
The students nodded, considering the explanation.
“And the reason we’ve chosen the Heroes of Creation as our target is straightforward.”
Mel’s expression grew serious.
“Dragonia has issued a request to each Hero Academy.”
“D-Dragonia?”
“Suddenly?”
“Oh my. Is this the first time in nearly a thousand years?”
The students buzzed with surprise, while Walden crossed his arms.
“What’s the request?”
Mel smiled at the question.
“It’s a request to conquer the Hero Records of the Heroes of Creation within your generation.”
The students’ eyes widened.
“Aren’t I getting extra points?”
After class, Leo visited Mel’s office during break.
Mel sighed deeply at Leo’s grumbling.
“How could I give Leo a cookie and expect extra points? It wasn’t a difficult question for you.”
“That’s discrimination,” Leo grumbled as he sat down in front of Mel.
“So, why are we focusing on conquering the Hero Records of the heroes from the Age of Awakening in this generation?”
“The main reason is that the current generation has a significant chance.”
“Is it because of me?”
“Yes,” Mel confirmed. “But the more pressing reason is that they can only last for about 100 years at most.”
“What can?”
Leo looked puzzled.
“There’s something I didn’t mention when you visited Dragonia.”
Mel’s expression grew grim.
“The reason Dragonia hasn’t released the Hero Records of the Age of Awakening is not simply because they’re ‘impossible to conquer.’”
“Is there another reason?”
“Yes. During the process of trapping Erebos in their Hero Records, most of the records from the Age of Awakening were destroyed. However, some critical records remain—such as those related to the subjugation of the legion commanders.”
“If the Hero Records contained details on the legion commanders, it wouldn’t be impossible to conquer.”
“That’s true. But the issue is that even if you conquer the Hero’s Worlds of the Age of Awakening, no reward will be given.”
“Why?”
“Because the Hero Records still don’t acknowledge them as deceased heroes.”
Although numerous records from the Age of Awakening exist, little was known about their final actions.
There were stories of them founding academies, retiring to comfortable lives, or disappearing from the public eye.
What remained clear was that their final moments are shrouded in mystery.
“No way…”
Leo’s expression turned grim.
“Yes,” Mel confirmed.
“The five heroes are still battling the fragments of Erebos they sealed within their Hero’s Worlds.”