The Strongest Hero (Reader X Harem)

Chapter 26

The End of a new beginning.

When Azrael had finally returned from his long adventure, the first thing he was greeted by when he entered the Academy of Runeterra were the lips of a certain fox...

The taste of those lips was undistinguishable, soft, sweet and had a tint of strawberry flavor, probably because of the strawberry smoothies she drinks so much, they are her favorites after all.

When she ran at Azrael, she jumped at him and instantly hugged him, which was obviously followed with a kiss. Azrael wasn't surprised since he was planning to do this as well, but the students behind them were more than shocked.

Lux blushing crimson red, Irelia's mouth was wide open while also blushing and Kayn, as well as Ezreal, were obviously very jealous, though proud of Azrael they obviously were and Ahri? Well, she was in a world all of her own.

After he finally satisfied Ahri with some teen-affection, Azrael had a decently long chat with his friends, but he couldn't stay long, for it was finally time to report the status of the mission to .
"See you later guys!"
"See ya!"
"No! Azrael, come back!" Ahri shouted in what sounded like a yandere esque tone.
Before anything else could be done, Azrael was seen sprinting away.

Knocks could be heard on the door.
"Hm? Come in."
The door was opened and in came the brown-haired teen.
"Ah, Azrael! Glad to finally see you! How goes it? I heard that the mission was accomplished a long time ago, though you returned just now, what was the matter? I was thinking of sending a unit to rescue you, haha."
"O-Oh, uhm, it's complicated sir, I'd rather that we talk about it in private."
"Sure will do, anything else to tell me?"
"Yes. In fact, there's something I want to reveal to you and only you."
"Oho! Scary! What might that be?"
"...My origins..."

What is...a hero?
A hero is someone who can be looked up to for their actions. Bravery is usually the biggest trait of a hero. This person has usually overcome huge obstacles to survive or to rescue others. Basically, a conqueror of adversities.

What defines a hero?
A hero is someone who gives of himself, often putting his own life at great risk, for the greater good of others. However, such as in war situations, what is good for others will always divide opinion into opposing factions.

The Academy was created to be a pillar, a pillar against the forces of the Abyss.

Without the Academy and their noble sacrifices, Runeterra would've ceased from the map a long time ago.
Runettera was destined to fall.
Such was written in the old legend of yore.
But... What if.
What if someone was born.
Not human. But not completely Void-born either.
Someone that can transcend between the two worlds.
Would that certain Sovereign bring upon peace?
Or bring forth war.
That... Would be his decision to make.

Later that day, night-time.

The boy was finally ready to enter his 8-hour slumber until something very unwelcoming, decided to show itself.
Azrael was ready to draw out his sword, but he recognized the aura of a certain spirit.

"Iramith. It's you. The one who took Zangetsu."
A while later, the spirit decided to speak.
"Tis I child, though thou art wrong, that swords spirit was reduced to ash by you."
"Why are you here. You here to rub it in? I am warning you, try anything towards my friends..." Azrael warned the spirit, his dark aura was in the middle of manifesting itself before it could be interrupted by what the spirit said next.
"Calm yourself, I am here for you. I've another conundrum for thee."
The spirit then decided to tell Azrael the conundrum.

"Many monarchs have come and gone
One drowned in poison, another succumbed to flame,
Still another slumbers in a realm of dark.
Not one of them stood as a monarch this young, as you do now.
You, conqueror of adversities.
Give us your answer, is it dark? Or perhaps light.

I lost everything but remained here patiently
The throne will certainly receive you
But the question remains...
What do you want, truly?
Light? Dark? Or something else entirely..."

"So dark would be war? Light peace? Peace is obviously a better solution... But... My father is stubborn, he yearns for war." Azrael's expression was that of a confused toddler for a second but then something struck him. "Through that war, if Runeterra obtains victory and then peace, is bound to return. But for the price of many..."
"Light then? Child." Iramith asked.
"Yes. Light."

"Light it is then, child.
Remember, there is no path,
beyond the scope of light,
beyond the reach of dark...
...what could possibly await you after everything?
And yet, you seek it, insatiably
Such is your fate...

Azrael, the conqueror of Dark.

Book 1 - END

Yes! I know! What the fuck?! Right?!
Well, don't worry, for this shall not be the end of the story.

I will be taking a short hiatus because of school.

What you should be expecting in the following chapters.
Relationship progress with Ahri, as well as Lux and Irelia.
Maybe some new romance interests? ;=) Suggestions are appreciated.

And many more...

Mysterious and Strange, peacing out!