The Demon Prince goes to the Academy - Chapter 340

Chapter 340

The night of Epiax in Goseong is fierce.

The blizzard did not stop. It’s just that the dubiously well-paid Epiax is not exposed to drafts.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there’s no warmth inside the castle, so it’s Epiax where it gets colder and chillier at night.

However, the actual owners here are not affected by such cold.

Epiax night.

The Elf Vampire Lruen and the Orc Vampire Galarsch sat facing each other in the meeting room.

“Lucinil will definitely cooperate, right?”

“Yeah, I kept feeling sorry for Elleris for not being able to join the Pandemonium War.”

“Hmm. It’s Lucinil, though… … .”

Lluen narrowed his brows and was looking towards the hallway.

“I don’t know what the hell Antirianus is thinking.”

Lluen’s long ears drooped down. Vampire councils are not often convened, but they have been around for a very long time.

They didn’t see each other often, but they had to see each other for a very long time. Except for Antirianus, who had a relatively short time to come up to Gazoo.

That’s why Galarche knew that the drooping of Lluen’s long ears was the reaction he had when he was troubled or sullen.

“He’s an unknown guy. It is also questionable how the process of succession to the family head actually went.”

Lruen’s ears perked up at Galarsch’s words.

“… … You were thinking that too.”

“Haven’t you been thinking that to some extent?”

“well. I’ve heard that Antirianus behaves in many ways that I don’t know, but I can’t be sure… … .”

Galarsch nodded at Lluen’s attitude of holding off on an answer.

“Yes, but I am sure.”

Galarche’s red eyes stare at Lruen.

“It’s clear that he killed Toyo’s predecessor.”

“… … Is there any reason why?”

“If Maximilia chose to die voluntarily, as Antirianus said, and if Antirianus was the next generation, it would have been after Maximilia made the Philosopher’s Stone. But nothing like that.”

“… … It was.”

reason to live

The goal of the former head of Toyo was to create the Philosopher’s Stone, an illusory object called the extreme of alchemy. To do so, he became a vampire and became the head of Toyo.

After Maximilia suddenly died without fulfilling the mission he had been clinging to so much for, Antirianus appeared as the next patriarch. In that suspicious circumstance, Galarsch had been suspicious of Antirianus from the beginning.

Maximilia did not choose to die herself, but was killed by Antirianus.

At Galarche’s words, Lruen tilted her head.

“But was it possible for the family to kill the family head in the first place? That would be impossible.”

“Antyrianus was a wizard before he became a vampire.”

“… … It was.”

“Maybe there was a way. Like a way not to be dominated.”

Galarsh muttered quietly with his muscular arms tightly crossed.

“Antyrianus became the head of Toyo after 20 years of becoming a vampire. Isn’t this bound to be suspicious?”

“… … It has to be.”

20 years is quite a long time, but to them, it’s like an instant. In their eyes, it only seems that a member of Toyo named Antirianus has become the head of the household.

Antirianus is under suspicion of killing the former head of the family and taking over the position.

After all, there is no reason for them to interfere because it is the work of other families. Even if it actually happened, it was because of the family’s internal circumstances.

However, apart from the facts, both agree that Antirianus’ intentions are unknown and dangerous.

That’s why Eleris is also wary of Antirianus, who readily expressed his intention to cooperate.

“But this time cooperate with the demon king… … .”

Galarsh quietly muttered with a serious expression.

The serious expression of an orc is different from that of a human.

From a human point of view, it seems like contemplating who to chew to death.

“Who knows if the Dark Land is going to kill the demon king and become the new demon king?”

“… … Aye please He’s not an Archdemon.”

Lluen shook his head as if he thought that was too far-fetched. Galarche silently muttered to Lluen.

“There are many ways. However much.”

At those words, Lluen’s ears trembled as if he were chilled. If you have an Archdemon, you have a Demon World. Regardless of whether Antirianus had a reason to do so, there would be a way if he wanted to do so.

The wizards are the ones who find a way when there is no way. Galarsh pondered with his arms crossed. He opened his eyes as if he had made a decision.

“I will cooperate. Even to spy on Antirianus.”

“… … yes?!”

Lruen’s eyes widened at the sudden decision.

“I can’t stand by and watch his suspicious behavior any longer.”

“… … I didn’t know that Galarsh hated Antirianus so much.”

“Lruen, I hate you more. Why do I have to keep explaining it because I forgot everything I knew?”

oblivion.

At those words, Lruen laughed.

“That way I can stand the test of time.”

Lluen erases his memories except for the most necessary ones every 200 years.

That is why, among all Lord Vampires, he can exist without going crazy even though he has lived the longest.

That is why Galarche can’t help but feel the heat whenever he has to explain to Lluen, who has sometimes forgotten what happened in the past.

It’s not that it’s a thing of the past, so there’s no need to tell it. Actively and annoyingly ask what happened in the past. As if it was very interesting to hear what he did without knowing it.

Galarsh is sick of that.

“Do you know why Maximilia wanted to make the Philosopher’s Stone?”

“Do not know… … . Oh right. Was it? Lucinil?”

“okay.”

Galarsh speaks quietly.

“It was to give Lucinil a soul.”

A Philosopher’s Stone that is said to be able to create any miracle.

It is the destination of alchemy and something that alchemists dream of at least once, although everyone knows that there is no such thing. Toyo’s former head of household, Maximilia, pursued it.

That’s why Galarsch doesn’t believe that Antirianus, who suddenly appeared, took his own life.

If Antirianus killed Maximilia.

“Huh.”

Lluen’s ears pricked up and she smiled softly.

“Is it because you’re worried about Lucinil, not the Demon King or the Demon World?”

Seeing that coy smile, Galarsch frowned as if it wasn’t worth even trying.

“I had something to call a friendship with Maximilia.”

His expression alone was so savage that it made five or six men faint. Lluen looked like he was teasing a child.

“That’s it.”

Galarsh nailed it firmly as if not to misunderstand. At those words, Lluen looked at Galarche with an expression that seemed to be shining.

“What about me?”

“It’s just an annoying relationship.”

“I’m sad… … .”

Lluen’s ears went down sullenly.

* * *

As Lucinil advised, as long as the situation was going to his advantage, he didn’t bother talking bullshit or saying anything that would irritate Galarsch and Lruenne.

He already considered it a considerable feat just to have the cooperation of the two Lord Vampires. If Galarche and Leruen finally refused to cooperate, I had no intention of attacking them.

“I will cooperate.”

But the next morning, Galarsh said he would cooperate, and I couldn’t help but be surprised.

what?

Did you have any change of heart last night?

wherefore?

But that nasty-looking Orc Vampire didn’t seem to give in to the death threats, nor did it seem to show any favors I didn’t have.

I feel the same way as I did during Antirianus. Why do you feel cheap when you say you’re helping?

“As expected, working together is the best!”

Lucinil jumped excitedly, clinging to Galarsh’s heavy arms.

There was something the size of a rat stuck to the arm of that giant, so it seemed that some kind of cicada was attached to it.

“Don’t bother.”

-Pak!

“evil!”

Of course, when Galarsh swung his arm, Lucinil was pathetically tossed to the ground.

“Oh, it hurts, you monster!”

“You know, but I hate being clingy. And a monster.”

Lucinil buzzed beside him, but Galarsh seemed to be ignoring it, as if it was a frequent occurrence.

It feels like this.

Among the road vampires who have grown to their age, a little boy with only a young appearance does things like a real kid, and the other old vampires except for Galarsh watch this as if they were playing granddaughters, and only Galarsh hates this situation.

this.

Isn’t it just a senior citizen’s home with too many years of age… … .

The Vampire Council… … .

It might not be such a classy place… … .

Somehow, it felt like I was watching a bizarre role play, so I was a bit distressed.

Elderly people living alone are gathered, but isn’t one of them acting like a child because of severe dementia?

Of course, I don’t know about Ellerith, but when I go back to their neighborhood, I’ll be a road vampire living with my subordinates, so I won’t live alone.

“Anyway, I will fully cooperate with you.”

“then… … . Naturally, there is one left.”

Following the words of Antirianus, everyone’s eyes naturally turned to the last one.

Elf Vampire Lruen.

“… … Why am I in the minority? In one day?”

Even when I laughed at the king of non-existent things, only Elerith was on my side.

Whatever the specific circumstances, Lruen alone has become a duck egg in the Nakdong River.

“Oh no… … . If I said that I would cooperate here, it seems like I was swept away by the atmosphere and acted without a backbone… … .”

Lluen narrowed his brows as if annoyed, tapped his feet, and let out a deep sigh.

“Whoa… … . Well, Galarsch said yesterday that he would take the other side, but I thought about it a bit. I did… … .”

Lluen shrugged.

“You should know that I’m only helping, but I’m pledging allegiance with my life and I’m not going to do that, right? You’ll get tired if you ask for a relationship between the king and the god or something like that.”

Loose cooperation, not loyalty.

However, as long as the opponent is the opponent, it is enough to have that much. Antirianus looked at me and smiled happily.

“With this, you have the power of the five vampire families. You are a great being.”

It was I who asked for help, and it was I who achieved my goal.

But somehow, I kept getting the bizarre idea that things seemed to be going the way Antirianus wanted them to.

Still, performance is performance.

I succeeded in forming an alliance with the five Lord Vampire families of the Vampire Council with my bare hands.

* * *

I didn’t think the result would be this good. I thought it would be a great success if I confirmed at least one or two willingness to cooperate, but I succeeded in seeking cooperation from all the Lord Vampires.

The important thing is that their cooperation is good, but it should not be taken too optimistically. I have to put aside the idea that they are all my allies.

It’s not a relationship between the ruler and the god, it’s a cooperation to the end.

Antirianus, who calls me a great being and comes out with the most low profile, was the most reluctant among them.

Of course, I didn’t just get the power of Lord Vampires.

Even the power they have is obtained.

Antirianus explained to me the clans of each family.

The council is a meeting place, not a place where they live.

Lruen said that the clan’s base was in the large coniferous forest area called Linewood in the northwestern part of the continent.

Galarsh has his base in the desert area of Gelcorgis in the southern part of the continent.

Antirianus said that he was based in a local village in the country of Alphanera, one of the imperial vassals.

These three had a clan, whether close or far from the human world, despite the difference in distance.

“I’m sure you’re expecting something, but I’m alone.”

Ellerith said that she was the only member of Hwayo’s family. Until now, Elleris was the head of Hwayo, but he hadn’t mentioned anything about the clan, so I expected it.

“So do i.”

Not having a clan was the same for Lucinil. Judging by the appearance of this side, it was expected to some extent because it was a contemplation that would not lead the group.

Powerful Lord Vampires and their clan.

It was like gaining an army with just a few words.

My flesh was shaking because I was dipping my feet into increasingly dangerous work and had achieved results in certain areas.

I can now really wage war.

The weight of the thought made me choke. But you can’t delay. I was determined to stop the gate incident no matter what.

“Strictly speaking, I dared to seek you out because I needed knowledge rather than force.”

Everyone stares at me as if asking what it is.

Could this really be the key?

If the key is correct, I will be freed from everything that has been bothering me until now.

Hoping that the beginning could be here.

“However, do you know how to open the portal to another world?”

I ask Lord Vampires and powerful wizards for a secret that will save me from a terrible fate.

“If you don’t know the two of them, do you know the magical society and its whereabouts? For example, the Black Order or the Cantus Magna.”

Needless to say, everyone had a strange look on their faces at those words.

“A portal to another world?”

Lruen tilted his head.

“Why are you curious about that?”

Galarsh showed me what an orc looks like when he’s embarrassed.

“… … It’s the first time I’ve ever heard such a bizarre sound.”

Lucinil seemed to have given up understanding.

“It’s another world… … .”

Antirianus’ expression of interest.

In the end, the key was why I wanted to know that, apart from other things.

They wouldn’t even believe in saying that it was to save the world, and in the first place, they got their cooperation in the name of rebuilding the demon realm.

“The Dark Lands have lost a lot of power. It suffered an almost irreversible level of loss. Even with your cooperation, it will be difficult to destroy the empire.”

I wondered if there would be another such absurd sound, but I had no choice but to do it.

“So I’m trying to join hands with the beings of the other world.”

In reality, there are too few people who will raise my hand, so it doesn’t sound like saying that I will call in an army from another world.

I couldn’t help but make everyone’s expressions even more bizarre at my words.

* * *

There was a commotion.

What kind of nonsense are you talking about? I’m not even sure if there is a different world, so why would they help me?

In particular, Lluen and Galarche seemed terrified, saying that they knew I was a strange person, but I was sure to be crazy.

The reaction is that it’s a little scary now because he talks so nonsense.

Lucinil narrows his eyes and looks at me.

he’s really crazy

It seems that he decided to think like this.

Antirianus was so surprised by my words that he even giggled.

It’s so creepy to laugh at that.

“If it doesn’t work, it shouldn’t be done, and there is nothing to lose by just trying. Who says there is no other way?”

There’s nothing wrong with trying it.

It’s only at that level, so can’t we discuss it? It’s not something to talk about saying ‘or not’, but in the end, I have no excuse other than this.

So, in the end, the answer to the first question, “Do you know?”

Judging by the expressions on the faces of all three, Lruenne Galarche and Lucinel, it seemed that they had never thought of anything like that.

So did Antirianus.

Everyone in the Vampire Council doesn’t know how to get to another world.

“Okay, I didn’t know. And what about the next question?”

Information about the magic society that deserves to know that.

This time, everyone’s reaction was lukewarm. No matter how long they lived, they are immortals who live somewhat bored.

So you can’t be sensitive to public information.

however.

“If it’s Kantus Magna, I once worked there.”

Antirianus had said it out of the blue.

“Really?!”

“Yes Lucinil.”

It wasn’t me who let out the shriek, it was Lucinel.

Apparently, all the other road vampires in this room couldn’t hide their bewilderment, as if this was the first time they’d heard of it.

“That is also the story before becoming a vampire… … .”

It was the key for Antirianus to reach Cantus Magna.