Blood flows.

it’s my blood

The blade of the sword that pierced the skin.

The shadow of death slowly rises.

What has become of her head? Despite facing death, my mind is perfectly calm. It was as clear as the open sky.

-Thump, pound.

An irregular beating sound resonated in my ears. It feels like your heart is hanging from your ears.

“no.”

Cold eyes scan the whole body.

“What do you mean it’s not?”

Confidence is contained in straight eyes. It is as sharp, cool, and straight as the sword she is holding.

Suspicious glances poured from all sides.

In this place now, I was a complete stranger.

‘There are at least twelve instructors… .’

As the best educational institution in the empire, the instructors who taught the students were also among the strongest.

‘… Can I win?’

Maybe it was possible.

Because I had the power of Asmodeus. Even if only a part of her incarnation were to manifest here, the situation would end lightly.

In the first place, the existence of a demon is a disaster beyond human reason.

However, the question is whether I can handle that power.

With his current body, even borrowing the slightest amount of power could lead to death.

This was what she was concerned about.

To compare the size of her power… … .

– Bottomless Pit.

It is an abyss with no end in sight.

If you are an ordinary human being, simply peeking at the fragment will lead you to madness and loss of self.

It was a risky gamble even considering the uniqueness of this body’s lineage.

Because to me, this place was no longer a fictional world, but reality.

And even if you were lucky enough to get out of here, you would have to live the rest of your life being chased by the empire.

It is no different from watching the destruction of the world and choosing death for oneself.

The main characters of the story that will unfold in the future will inevitably gather here at Salomon Academy.

If you can’t appease them, make them your allies, and kill the Little Heavenly Demon and the Heavenly Evil Heaven… … .

-This world will perish.

If you can’t change the predetermined ending, the only thing you’ll face is the final end.

“I am not a heretic. Please listen to me.”

Think.

Use the information only you know to derive the best option to overcome this situation.

“I am just the heir to a fallen county. What must be the mistake… .”

Before he could finish his words, a cold, sharp voice pierced his ears.

“Don’t tease three chi.”

“I’m really sorry… !”

The day dug deeper. Clearly, the woman’s eyes, which had been smiling until just a moment ago, contained a blatant murderous intent stemming from hatred.

“There is only one warning.”

“… … .”

“If you move even one step, I will cut your throat.”

It was not the kind of language that could be communicated. My stomach was boiling.

It felt like the blood all over my body was boiling.

“Exam number 444. Seil Sieghart. From now on, you will be transferred to the Church of Raphael for heresy questioning. There you must prove your innocence. Otherwise… .”

She won’t even let me open my mouth.

Emotional upheaval.

Blood rushes to the head. Her voice gradually began to fade away.

Let’s stay calm. Stay calm.

“… If you want to prove it, politely respond to the interrogation there. The Heretic Inquisitors under the direct control of the Church are not soft like me. For no reason, I was teasing my tongue—”

Indescribable rage wells up in this situation, even though I know that there is nothing good in getting excited. My eyelids tremble.

An intense urge that I have never felt before surges through my whole body.

I want to rip open the woman’s mouth in front of my eyes, smash her head, and dig out her heart.

“You will never use that tongue again.”

I want to see that cold face stained with pain and fear.

What if I proudly declare that I am an apostle of Andromalius? If I made that choice, the infiltrated church members would gladly step out.

Because you can’t let God’s Apostle die in front of them.

And this place will become a sea of blood in no time.

It makes me so angry that an instructor or something like that dares to install without even knowing the subject.

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-What are you thinking about? kill it, kill it

pounding. pounding.

Now I even hear hallucinations. Is this how addicted to drugs feels?

If I give in to this impulse, I am sure that I will become something other than human.

Even so… .

“What kind of commotion is this?”

A piercing voice that reminds me of a cold wave.

again. again.

The sound of shoes echoing in the silence.

“I asked what the fuss was. Chief Instructor Rachel.”

Pale white and fair skin, hair shining softly as if soaked in moonlight.

“… Ah, Chairman. We hunted out the infidels.”

Eyes shining bluish. An intelligent appearance that seems to have been created by God himself with his own desires.

“pagan-?”

She is the president of the Salomon Academy, and a transcendental person who was bestowed the name of the most noble star, ‘Luna’.

Great Mage, Ashtar.

she looked at me

“The interest rate?”

“That’s right.”

The cold eyes, reminiscent of blue crystals, swayed like a calm lake.

“What is your name?”

“… This is Seil Sieghardt.”

A ripple came across her expressionless face.

“Zighartra… . Do you have the family seal?”

I took out the seal from my bosom and glanced at the instructor. Her face was contorted, as if embarrassed by the unexpected situation.

“Here it is.”

As she beckoned, the seal rose into the air and landed in her arms.

“Really.”

Muttering that, Ashtar moved his gaze to Rachel.

“Chief Instructor Rachel. How were you sure that this man was a heretic?”

“The sacred stone containing Bishop Alton’s blessing has been destroyed.”

“Let me check it myself.”

Rachel nodded reluctantly. Ashtar approached me and put his hand on my head and whispered softly.

– Be still.

Her stomach, which had been seething like lava just a moment ago, calmed down in an instant. she said, lifting her hand.

“In conclusion, this person is not a heretic.”

Rachel shouted in a fit of fuss.

“It can’t be! I’m sure I’ve seen it with my own eyes!”

Ashtar’s blue eyes flashed eerily.

“Instructor Rachel. Are you doubting me right now—?”

A voice as sharp as a knife.

“That, not that… .”

“Rachel. You lost your family to demon worshipers.”

tight.

Rachel pursed her lips. Ignoring her reaction, Ashtar continued. It was a very businesslike tone.

“… That’s right.”

“I fully understand your vengeful heart. However, this one is neither a demon worshiper, nor a heretic, nor a black magician. I vouch for it.”

“… If so, what is the current phenomenon? We know that the blessed stone only responds to the evil magic possessed by the cultists. Its characteristic is that the color is dyed black according to the magic they possess. However, that person destroyed the Sacred Stone itself. This is an unprecedented event!”

“It’s not just evil magic that the holy stone reacts to.”

“… … .”

“Curse.”

“!”

“If that is also a curse of blood that was carried out through the medium of the evil dragon Fafnir’s life, then the sacred stone with the bishop’s blessing would not be able to withstand it. Seil Sieghart, did you know?”

I shook my head.

“… This is the first time I’ve heard of it.”

“Perhaps. It’s a story that only your ancestors and a few transcendents know. Wasn’t your father short-lived?”

“… yes.”

“This is because of the curse in the blood of your clan. Dragon Slayer, Sieghart. True to his nickname, your ancestors, who hunted numerous dragons, won the battle against the evil dragon Fafnir and saved the empire, but fell under a terrible curse. It’s a curse that eats away my life force every time I use magic. Have you ever heard of bloodline tradition? Usually the form of blessing or power is universal, but you are inheriting the curse. Because of this, mana and magic coexist in the blood of the Sieghart family. It is for this reason that your father’s life was short-lived.”

“… If so, will I die too?”

“If you don’t curse me, then so be it.”

The shock must have been so great that Rachel stood there blankly as if she had passed out.

Before I knew it, the instructors who had surrounded me were quietly leaving their seats.

“Would you mind putting this sword away now?”

Only then did Rachel retrieve the sword from her neck and bow her head to me.

“… sorry. I misunderstood.”

However, I saw Her face as she lowered her head was not ‘I’m sorry’ but ‘I can’t do that’. It may have originated from her own egotism, but she was a good woman.

“It’s okay… .”

at that time. Ashtar cut me off.

“Instructor Rachel. Is that the only apology you can make if you drive the family of the hero who saved the empire from the crisis of war into heretics based on your own feelings?”

Rachel politely bowed her head and apologized.

“I’m so sorry. I misunderstood.”

Ashtar looked at her wordlessly. Rachel apologized again.

“… I am really sorry. My stubbornness made me suffer this humiliation.”

Her gaze was still fixed on Rachel.

“really… .”

“… … .”

Rachel then fell to her knees and hit her head on the floor.

“sorry.”

thud-!

“It all happened because of my stubbornness.”

thud-!

Ashtar, who was watching the scene, muttered a low voice and then left.

“As the proud Head Instructor of Salomon Academy, I hope you do your best.”

thud-!

“If only you would forgive me.”

thud-!

“Anything… .”

I stopped her

“It’s fine now. wake up.”

Rachel raised her head. He hit it so hard that blood dripped from his forehead.

“I have committed a great disrespect. I’m so sorry… .”

I said with a soft smile.

“it’s okay. I understand everything.”

“Are you sure?”

“sure. It can be.”

“Thank you very much… .”

I slowly approached her.

Even after this situation is over, she will continue to observe and monitor me.

“But.”

So I’m thinking of giving her a little present.

He put his hand on her shoulder and whispered in her ear.

-Actually, that black magician is right. He is also an apostle who received the blessing of the demon god.

In that short moment, no one knew that the hexagram engraved on my forehead flashed.

Rachel’s face went pale as if she had seen a ghost.

“hahahaha! It’s a joke, a joke. Can I go now?”

She stared blankly at me and nodded.

I headed for the second test site, leaving behind the numerous gazes pouring in from my surroundings.

‘It’s not good to live as if a rat died.’

The situation ended well, but there were still unanswered questions.

The president of Salomon Academy, the great mage Ashtar.

I had no idea what purpose she was helping me with.

I couldn’t understand more because I knew that he was such an unpredictable person.

‘You’ll find out later. Rather, it was really dangerous this time. I’ll have to be more careful in the future. and… .’

You must become stronger as soon as possible. To the extent that no one else notices.

Just the fact that I can use black magic makes me a high treason.

‘… Will Rachel die in a week or so? It’s my first time using it, so I can’t get a feel for it.’

oath of the dead.

Apart from its grandiose name, it is one of the very basic black magic.

Haeju itself is simple enough that even a priest who has just become a priest can do it, but if left unattended without recognizing that he has been cursed, it will eventually lead to death, a black magic designed solely to kill the opponent.

‘I won’t see you again, so let’s focus on the test.’

With that promise, I opened the door to the second test site.

* * *

Upon entering the second exam hall, sharp gazes poured out all at once.

It was only natural that such an event would attract attention, whether we liked it or not.

I ignored them and sat in the waiting room. Due to the previous incident, my mind and body were already quite exhausted.

‘Why did I feel embarrassed about my exam number… . As expected.’

At that time, I felt a presence in the seat next to me.

“Is it okay if I sit next to you?”

Instead of answering, I nodded.

“thank you.”

The person sitting next to me was a boy who had been burning with a competitive spirit toward me from the front door. He hesitated, as if he had something to say, but then he carefully rhymed.

“… Seil Sieghart, right?”

“Yes that’s right.”

“… It is an honor to meet the clan of heroes.”

“I am also honored to meet the heir of a renowned swordsman.”

he asked in surprise.

“… do you know me?”

Of course, I know.

“of course. There is probably no one in the Empire who does not know the reputation of Count Caligo.”

A light shadow fell on his face.

“… is that so.”

Frey Caligo.

Later, he became the best sword master on the continent.

“Frey.”

―She was one of the women who would destroy the world along with the small heavenly demon and the heavenly evil.

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“yes?”

“Why are you dressing up as a man?”

The moment she heard those words, the expression on her face disappeared.

‘A person who must be killed if he cannot be made into an ally.’

That was Frey Caligo.

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