Grand Duke of the Heibern House

＜Episode 81＞

Let Ruin and the others continue the discussion that is close to an argument.

＜That, can’t you stop? Get out of my class right now!＞

In the end, Ruin and the others had no choice but to come out as if they were being kicked out of class.

The cadets of ‘Voice’ gathered again in the laboratory and temporary group room.

But something was strange.

Severon was smiling meaningfully at Shiron.

“It must have worked… … Wouldn’t it work?”

“Of course. Professor Helen’s propensity analysis has already been completed.”

A smile crept across Daphne’s lips.

“Since we imitated the Great Debate of Schools, our first impressions must have been different. You’re angry right now, but in the end, from the next class, we will have all kinds of questions. We need to give Professor Helen more satisfaction there.”

Professor Helen is a professor who gives more points to an active class attitude than to the performance of assignments.

Ruin’s party was strategically and meticulously responding to Professor Helen.

Shiron’s eyes grew more intense.

“Starting with easy professors’ subjects, I try to get a perfect score as quickly as possible. In order to participate in the martial arts competition, you have to pass the grade screening in one fell swoop. Grades cannot be an obstacle to a martial arts competition.”

Daphne nodded and looked at Lyria.

“But just before… … Was it sincere, not acting, Lilia?”

They participated in the class with only paintings that were arguing with each other.

Unless Professor Helen knew the topic of the class in advance, it was impossible to agree on a detailed topic of debate.

“The theory of intelligence of the Demulan school does not fit me.”

Daphne’s eyes darkened.

Most of the magic students, even the high-ranking mages of the Mage Tower, followed the Demulan school’s sorcery theory, that is, the theory of intelligence.

Some of the teachings of the Demulan School were standard, but they were a kind of trend and fad.

Even half a century ago, the ‘fundamentalism theory’ of the Nereleus school was dominant, but this trend has never been broken since the Demulan school’s theory of intelligence came to the fore in the Magic Society.

“I don’t understand. It doesn’t fit the logic that the only reason to be wary of the theory of intelligence is black magic. What you’re saying is no different than meaning that half of the school should be banished from the society.”

If the appearance of black magicians was to be taken as an issue, even prominent schools had no choice but to be subject to censorship.

The cases of sorcerers who longed for the realm of being seduced by the underworld and became warlocks were too numerous to count.

“Abrelga is famous for its orthodox teachings even among the magic families… … Do you have any secrets?”

Lyria shut her mouth.

But she was just looking straight at Ruin with cold eyes.

Ruin frowned as if he felt Lyria’s gaze.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“It smells wet. You evaluated my magic that way.”

“so?”

Lilia, who was flinching, bit her lips.

“I can’t understand. Tell me the basis and reason for devaluing my magic.”

Ruin laughed as if it was not a big deal.

“Wizards don’t call anyone a mage.”

Like chivalry, magic was a sacred word for wizards.

So, unless it was backed by a certain amount of achievements and reputation, he could never obtain the title of mage.

“Then I ask. Hasn’t there been a single black magician in the history of magic who has earned the title of ‘mage’?”

Lillia answered with the utmost firmness.

“does not exist.”

Heirodos, who left a feat comparable to that of Theamas, the first wizard in the human world.

Ruin knew that he was a contractor of the great demon, Medra.

So he’s a white mage?

That sounds really funny.

And above all else, this Ruin, the fear of darkness, was the body that had been called the Great Mage.

“How are you so sure? Do you believe that all the histories recorded by your ancestors are true? No more than anything.”

Luin smiled whitely.

“Have you ever experienced the dangers of black magic before blind faith in history?”

“… … what?”

“Magic is a science that confirms reality. It is either intolerance or arrogance to recklessly affirm without experiencing anything.”

In an instant, the atmosphere of the cadets turned dark.

It was because Ruin’s argument felt like he was advocating black magic.

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For magicians, or even human wizards, to praise black magic is a kind of treason.

Daphne said calmly.

“That is a little, no, very dangerous. Black magic has corrupted the humanity and soul of humans since before recorded history.”

“Corruption… … ?”

Ruin had no intention of defending the processed mana obtained by extorting the life force of another dimension, or even the real magic of the demon realm.

However, this desire to save his comrades, this earnest desire to prevent the destruction of the world, and the fall of a human being were contempt.

“The moment the soul is pawned by the evil beings of the underworld, all magical knowledge is granted by the owner. So, a black mage is not a mage with subjectivity, but a tool that represents the will of the demon realm. Such a low life… … .”

Luin couldn’t hear her anymore.

Corruption.

low fever.

Daphne’s words would not be wrong.

As she said, most black magicians become depraved agents and degenerate into tools to extort human life.

But he was different.

Overcame persistent temptation.

The sorcerer endured the malice.

Rather, he tried to save humans by using Gyrobel as a tool.

An old black magician who had lived such a desperate life was here.

I didn’t want any honor.

It wasn’t even the magic that wanted to be praised.

However, when the cadets’ direct criticism came over, for some reason, my heart sank coldly.

The cadets broke their firm resolution and decided to be together.

Did I become weak enough to feel sorry for these children’s prejudices?

‘hahahaha… … .’

I never thought that this horror of darkness would be swept away by sentiment.

Ruin shook his head with a tearful look in his eyes.

At the same time, I recalled the faces of all my comrades who died.

He despised the weakness of his mind, drunk for a moment by his cadet status, and cursed himself for trying to get used to this false peace.

In that way, Ruin isolated himself from the world and immersed himself in long images.

“… … .”

Lilia finally realized why she couldn’t leave Ruin’s side.

kinship.

Ruin looked cold and arrogant, but those eyes always endured unspeakable sadness.

What on earth and how harshly can a person have such eyes?

His desperate eyes, which cannot even be expressed in words, have never been seen anywhere in the family or the world.

Like that, Lilia sat down next to Ruin and closed her eyes, feeling the strange heat blooming in her heart.

Because the image will give you the answer today.

The cadets who felt the heavy atmosphere also sat down one by one and started creating images.

* * *

The drowsy sunlight fell on the rose garden of the Royal Academy.

Professors from the Faculty of Magic enjoy refreshments at a round table.

It was a meeting of sorts.

“Has there ever been a precedent for the same rider’s genius magic cadets to choose a group of Voices at the same time?”

“No way. Of course not.”

“If it’s a voice, there’s no curriculum that can help the cadets grow, right?”

“This is a group of cadets waiting to be paid and discharged. It’s a place where there can be, or shouldn’t be, a curriculum.”

“Then are you going to let them go on like that?”

Professor Helen was frustrated.

As a result of investigating the cadets with no rank who ruined their classes, they all showed off their outstanding skills in the first semester.

It would be unfortunate for the kingdom if the Faculty of Magic couldn’t nurture students with promising futures.

But the problem was that there was no solution.

Professor Gary Eldos wrinkled his brow.

“But it is impossible to change the assignment of professors again now, so this is it… … .”

Considering the expected number of students, the professor in charge and the advisor have been thoroughly arranged.

Therefore, assigning them a professor now would have to be done at the expense of the other cadets.

In the sanctuary of rationality, the Faculty of Magic, such irrational administration could not be carried out.

‘What the hell is that guy thinking?’

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From the moment Louin entered as an assistant cadet, the peace of Professor Gary Eldos was completely broken.

The Mage Tower’s interference, the unranked cadets’ constant agitation, and especially the head of the Hedeian department who occasionally demands a report on Ruin.

“Hah, head of the department?”

Did they say that even a tiger would come if I said it?

Beneath the shade of the fountain in the rose garden, the head of the Hedeian Department was looking at him with his hands behind his back.

The professors stood up and politely bowed.

“Heh heh, I interrupted the conversation. Please sit down.”

Professor Gary Eldos was still barely controlling his anger.

It was the dean of the department who took professors on paid leave out of nowhere and claimed to be the advisor for the cadets with no rank.

But again, the order was withdrawn after three days, as if the review was twisted.

An unfortunate incident occurred when professors who had gone on vacation to their hometown returned.

Professor Gary Eldos, who forcibly endured what he wanted to do with the professor and everything.

“What were you talking about so seriously?”

“Oh, we were talking about how to operate the voice group.”

“Voice? Does the group need to come up with a separate management plan?”

Professor Helen answered the question of the head of the Hedeian department.

“All of the cadets with no rank who excelled in this jockey chose the voice group.”

“Excellent performance?”

“Cadet Shiron, the grandson of the wise man, cadet Daphne, the cadet of the wise man, cadet Lyria from the House of Abrel, and cadets Shurie and Severon… … The last is Cadet Ruin? Is that right?”

“what?”

Oh, that ignorant!

I deliberately avoided reporting to the dean, but I thought I’d tell you everything here!

Professor Gary Eldos sighed and shook his head.

“you’re right.”

“Heh heh heh!”

The head of the department stares at Professor Gary Eldos with strange eyes.

If this is the case, it should have been reported.

If so, are you giving it to the dean of the department right now?

“Professor Gary Eldos. I heard that your research was finished two months ago.”

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For a moment, Professor Gary Eldos’ brain spun furiously.

Could it be that he is ignoring the professor’s already-predetermined annual performance and asking for another research achievement?

“Now, now, I was wrong, head of department. During that time, I had a really hard time. Please let me live just once.”

“Heh heh, yes. It reminds me of the old days.”

“ah… … .”

He was now the dean of the Hedeian Department, with white hair and a hollow smile, but his past was the legendary ‘Devil Professor’.

It’s a kind of trauma.

Professor Gary Eldos still shuddered as he recalled the past of studying magic under him.

But then.

“Huh! Huh! You’re a professor!”

The female student, who came rushing forward with waving red hair, was Adrena.

Professor Gary Eldos lowered his voice, deliberately asserting his authority.

“Be well behaved, Adrena cadet. Isn’t the dean of the department here?”

“to? Oh yes.”

The moment when Adrena, who had been trembling for a long time dusting her clothes, whispered to Professor Gary Eldos.

Professor Gary Eldos, quick-witted, pushes Adrena away and scolds her sternly.

“Ugh, what kind of rudeness is this in front of the dean. Report directly to the dean.”

“to? Can I?”

Suddenly, Professor Gary Eldos stepped on her foot, and only then did Adrena understand the atmosphere.

“Eh, I see! then… … .”

Adrena looked at the dean clearly.

“that… … It looks like the voices were fighting magic battles without permission in the anti-magic arena that is being restored!”