#When I returned, the family was ruined (154)
The dungeon of the Duke of Agiles.
In addition to Duke Himos and Theron, one warlock was waiting there. It was Count Volfar, a warlock who could be called the duke’s second-in-command.
“Are you here, Your Excellency the Duke?”
“Are you finished with Kang Ryong-sik’s infusion?”
“yes. As a result of the test, there was no problem in activating Kangryongsik. Would you like to check it out?”
“Sure.”
Volfar purred.
Soon Theron’s eyes began to slowly narrow. The fact that it started emitting blade-like force was a bonus.
‘It is the soul of the dragon of destruction.’
Through his interactions with the church, he had a deep understanding of the power and authority of each dragon race. The Destruction Dragon was one of the dragons with enormous power and mana.
They were also the dragon race that was best suited to knights. The duke looked intently into Theron’s eyes. What filled my diluted pupils was endless madness.
‘Instead of transforming the body…’
It seemed like he had been given a modified Kangryongsik that only fused the soul.
If the body was directly transformed, there was a high possibility of backlash when exercising the right to challenge. This method would be much cleaner. The archbishop’s way of doing things was neat, as expected.
“It’s okay.”
“yes. “Just because your soul is mixed with that of the dragon race, you will be able to gain great power.”
“Is the fall completely over?”
“More than 90% is over.”
As a wizard of the 9th rank, he was undergoing corruption without difficulty, much more powerful than the dark magic master.
“However, I think I need more advanced drugs to penetrate deeper inside.”
“That’s enough.”
Himos shook his head.
When there was a secret laboratory, high-grade materials were readily available, but not now. It was not easy to find dragons in the western continent.
‘The metal dragon alone was supplied by the archbishop under special circumstances.’
There was no way to get the ingredients right now.
Still, if it’s 90%, the brainwashing is almost complete. The Duke said while looking at Count Volfar.
“I think it’s time to exercise my right to challenge.”
Volfar nodded at the matriarch’s words. Theron’s strength, infused with the Kangryongsik, exceeded that of most superhumans. It was the result of generous use of the family’s elixir and secret energy.
“yes. “I also think it’s time.”
“A separate building in the capital. Church members will be waiting there.”
“All right.”
Volfar, looking at Theron, exhaled black magic.
[Get up. My servant.]
When I gave the command, Theron stood up as if he were a doll hanging by a string. When I moved to the annex using the teleport gate, I was able to meet the people who were waiting in advance. On one side was a very familiar face.
“It’s been a while, Count Bolfar.”
“…I didn’t know Lord Soga would come.”
“haha! How could I neglect such an important matter? “I was also curious about whether it was a special class or something, so it turned out to be a good thing.”
Sogaju Felix.
Volfar sighed inwardly when he saw him. Although he had excellent skills and talents, he was hot-tempered and hot-tempered. The fact that he had an insidious nature was a bonus.
“Have you received permission from the head of the family?”
“I’ll count it as what I received.”
“….”
The two people’s eyes met for a while.
Felix’s pupils were filled with burning jealousy and anger as he looked at Volfar. It wasn’t difficult to guess why.
After the dark demon leader who controlled Theron died unexpectedly, Sogaju wanted to gain control of Theron. However, it was Bolfar, the second-in-command of the family, who took on this role.
There was no way that Sogaju, who had the temperament to never give up on something he had once set his sights on, would have looked kindly on Volfar. Felix, who had been having a snowball fight for a while, asked with a grin.
“By the way, is that guy Ardan’s third child?”
“That’s right.”
“Hehe. “It’s definitely good to have a good family secret.”
Felix waved his hand in front of Theron as if he was curious. Immediately after, he started tapping his head.
Volfar’s face suddenly hardened.
“Stimulation is difficult.”
“Ah, is it dangerous? “I thought there would be no problem with the Count’s control.”
Felix’s words contained sharp thorns. Being able to handle a doll that is close to a superhuman like limbs.
It was like a dream for a warlock. Moreover, Theron was the key to absorbing Ardan. How dare you entrust such an important matter to Count Volfar instead of to yourself!
I wanted to do that when I was younger, but not now. Now, for Felix, the Count was nothing short of an obstacle.
A damning obstacle that takes away his father’s favor and weakens his power.
Right then.
“Enough with the jokes.”
The delicate war of nerves between the two was interrupted by a sudden word.
A person covered in a pure white robe was staring at Felix.
“Ah… 3 bishops. “Excuse me.”
He took a step back.
Even if Volfar had already taken what was his, it would have been difficult to pretend to be with the church.
Isn’t this an organization that can be useful even when you become the head of the family in the future? The bishop took out a round sphere. He soon approached Theron and mumbled a few words.
Ugh….
The sphere began to vibrate slightly. Soon after, the bishop handed the sphere to Volfar.
“It’s a new thing for the church. How to use it is simple. “If you infuse the sphere with mana, it will work.”
“Thank you.”
“Ten minutes. “It’s time to utilize the sacred object with this person’s vitality.”
“If you use it any more than that….”
“You’ll die.”
“Is this guy really able to glimpse the state of transcendence with just one bead?”
“At least physically so.”
Felix’s eyes sparkled at those words.
‘As expected, the church is great.’
The gloomy energy flowing from Theron’s body was so sharp that even he could not easily handle it.
‘If the power of Kangryongsik and divine beings are mixed here.’
The power that a three-time master can show in an instant easily surpasses that of any ordinary superhuman.
Bolfar and Felix had been thinking differently, but at this moment, they were thinking the same thing.
‘Even the famous Duke Ethan…’
He wouldn’t be able to defeat Theron, who used sacred items. No matter how outstanding he is, there is no way he could have reached the level of transcendence.
“The Archbishop asked me to tell you that he is looking forward to it. “Okay then.”
The bishop’s new form became blurred.
Bolfar, who had been silent, left the annex. It’s not impossible to kick Felix out right now, but even then, this incident would never be forgotten.
Time was not on his side.
Felix, who laughed at the sight, followed suit.
Kingdom Academy.
Both destinations were the same.
* * *
Since returning from the family home, Mileton has been putting more effort into his training than before.
‘It’s changed.’
What was in his heart was desperation. He recalled the information he heard through the black moon.
‘Did you say you met a vassal?’
And so secretly that not even the head of the family would notice. Mileton was stepping out of the duke’s shadow.
‘I guess I’ll have to add a black moon later.’
Adding an intelligence group would be of great help in working secretly.
That was when I finished thinking about it.
I saw someone running quickly from a distance.
He was the principal.
“Huh, huh… Your Excellency the Duke!”
“What’s going on?”
“Aguiles sent someone. The Three Princes are also with us.”
“Theron?”
“yes. “I asked you to wait, but…”
Before the principal could continue, three people were seen approaching from behind him.
The eyes of the reviewers who were teaching the class focused on the people.
“…Count Volfar?”
“You’re Prince Felix, right?”
“Then the author…”
The later indexes frowned. They couldn’t have known about Theron.
Because he was a person known to be trying to brainwash Agiles.
The emotion that entered their hearts at this moment was worry.
In any case, the seven families still existed within one fence, and one of the families that belonged to them was no different from feeding the duke with a big mess.
Three people approached through the strange silence. Theron was seen staring outward blankly, as if he had lost focus.
“…brother?”
There was no reaction to Myers’ words either.
Meanwhile, Count Volfar stepped forward.
“Duke Ethan. The Three Dukes exercise their right to challenge….”
“Ah, could you wait a moment?”
Felix cut off the Count’s words at once and stepped forward.
“You are the culprit of that rumor. Nice to meet you. “My name is Felix.”
“so?”
“haha. As rumored, your words and actions are bold. “The reason I spoke to you is nothing special.”
Soon, a gloomy energy rose over Felix’s body.
“I heard you are that strong?”
Ethan chuckled.
Thunder naked.
He was able to express it in just one word.
‘It’s about 8th rank.’
At that age and with that level of skill, it would have been impossible to see anything.
It was then.
“You’re so rude! “Don’t you know anything about etiquette?”
Dorothy suddenly popped out and glared at Felix. The professor was a knight who deserved respect. Even if Duke Himos came, it would be the same. She had no intention of observing any more rude behavior.
“Anyway. “I only talk about topics I have no skills in.”
“…what? under.”
Felix sneered as if it were absurd. The children of the seven families knew each other to some extent.
Of course, there was also a ranking, albeit implicitly. His skills were similar to those of Mileton, who was said to be the best sword in the kingdom.
On the other hand, what about Dorothy?
It was just a refrain that was evaluated as the weakest among the later indices. This means that there is an overwhelming difference in skills.
“This is ridiculous. “Do you think that’s what you’re going to say?”
“joy!”
It’s quicker to show something with one punch than to say it a hundred times. Dorothy snorted and rushed towards Felix.
Felix flinched at that sight.
Contrary to what was expected, Dorothy’s speed was more agile. He urgently opened his mouth.
[Bead of darkness!]
An 8th rank black magic bead of darkness.
It was a magic that not only trapped the enemy in darkness without an ounce of light through a huge bead, but also dyed their spirit with death.
There was no way Dorothy, who was known to be of the 7th degree, could have resisted this magic. A huge sphere instantly surrounded Dorothy. Felix saw that and smiled darkly.
‘What a cocky bitch.’
You can’t kill it. However, I was planning to receive a full reward for making fun of my mouth without even knowing the topic.
That moment.
Coo!
Damn it!
‘…huh?’
Felix opened his eyes.
This was because the cracks were clearly visible on the outside of the Orb of Darkness. In an instant, Dorothy had torn off the beads and was running towards him.
“…!”
It was an unexpected situation at all.
Before the frightened Felix could even open his mouth, his fist had reached his nose. Count Volfar, who saw this, urgently turned on his black magic.
I didn’t like the cocky Felix, but I couldn’t let him get hit by punches like that.
Just before the Count’s magic was completed.
A pea-sized amount of mana rushed towards him. Each one contained a power that could not be underestimated. Bolfar’s eyes widened and he spun his dark magic.
Naturally, the dark magic that was trying to protect Felix had no choice but to disperse. Gritting his teeth, Volfar looked at Ethan.
[If you cowardly intervene in a children’s fight, it will be used.]
‘….’
Meanwhile, Dorothy’s fist naturally hit Felix.
Pow!
“Gulp!”
A fist lodged deep in the stomach.
He spat out a mouthful of blood and flew toward the back.
bang!
Soon after, his new model hit the wall of the building and fell helplessly to the floor.
“…oh my god.”
The principal, who was watching this scene in real time, gaped.
Not only can he rip off the 8th level magic in one go, but he can also overpower Felix in an instant!
‘With less than three months of classes….’
Is it really possible to achieve these results?
The shocked gaze naturally turned to the duke.
“You’re fussing over something that doesn’t matter.”
Dorothy clapped her hands and looked at Ethan with a wide smile.
“Professor, how was I?”
“Not bad.”
The developed skills were definitely not bad. Soon, Volfar and Ethan’s eyes met.
“Are you here to exercise your right to challenge?”
“…exactly.”
The purpose was as expected.