Magic Chronicles : Fallen Race

Only specific people could open it.

But for Reji, this was a mere formality.

Under the effect of "Star Sculpture II," he ignored the usage conditions of any item. Reji slightly focused his attention, and the content hidden under the seal immediately appeared.

[Meeting Address: Purple Orchid District, Kolora Street, No. 59]

[Date: 23rd, 7 PM]

[Wear a mask upon entry (newcomers exempted)]

[Show this invitation upon entry]

[Strictly forbid any information leakage]

The content of the invitation was very simple, and aside from the address, there was no additional information. It was clear that they were being very cautious.

Reji quickly returned the invitation to Vielsia.

"I'm sorry, Teacher, but since this is a private gathering that Teacher Yeno invited me to, I can't tell you the details..."

"It's fine."

Elves were orderly and kind, so even if Vielsia had a good impression of Reji, she wouldn't reveal others' secrets. Reji didn't mind her apology and shook his head. Instead, he showed an interested expression and asked, "Can you tell me more about this Teacher Yeno?

I've only recently started working here, and I'm not very familiar with the academy. I didn't expect there to be scholars of ancient history here as well?"

When Yeno was mentioned, Vielsia's eyes also brightened, indicating that the elf was also very interested in this human Teacher.

"I'm actually a transfer student and haven't been at the academy for long. However, Teacher Yeno is a great scholar who specializes in ancient history. He knows the details of many myths and legends from a thousand years ago, and he can even organize the timeline of dates and years for us!"

"However, Teacher Yeno is usually quite taciturn and low-key, and his classes are only about history. So, he's not very well-known in the academy, and there are very few students who attend his classes. Most of them are asleep. I'm the only one who listens attentively."

"It might be because of this that Teacher Yeno gave me this invitation. He told me that those who attend this gathering are all people who don't cover their ears," Vielsia said.

"Don't cover their ears?" Reji was curious about this description.

"Yes, I don't quite understand it either. At that time, I asked Teacher Yeno about historical myths and whether they truly existed. Teacher Yeno told me that for someone who covers their ears, the bell does not exist," Vielsia recounted Teacher Yeno's words, still looking confused.

The elf thought that if the "bell" referred to history, then who were the people covering their ears, and what were they trying to express? Vielsia didn't understand, but Reji seemed to be deep in thought.

He quickly said, "Vielsia, if you have the chance, could you introduce me to this Teacher Yeno? I would very much like to meet such a scholar."

"Sure, sure! No problem. I have a history class tomorrow, so I'll take you with me then! Teacher Yeno will definitely be happy to know that there's someone else who shares his interests!"

After this little interlude, Reji returned to his original plan and began chatting with the elf again.

With the knowledge boost from "Star Sculpture II," and as a player who had spent tens of thousands of hours in the first playthrough, Reji was able to speak endlessly to the elf about the past from a thousand years ago, including spells, artifacts, items, and more.

At first, Vielsia still interjected a few words, but later, she was completely engrossed, listening intently to Reji with her chin in her hand.

This scene was also familiar to Vielsia. When she was younger, she would listen to her parents' stories without any worries or overthinking, feeling completely relaxed.

In Vielsia's eyes, the erudite human Teacher in front of her seemed to overlap with the image of her father from the past, evoking her respect and admiration.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, they had been talking since noon, and it was now almost sunset. When Vielsia came to her senses, she was startled by how quickly time had passed.

No matter how reluctant she was, she had to leave. Otherwise, the student dormitory would be locked, and she couldn't keep staying with Reji without leaving

"Then, then I'll come to find you tomorrow, Teacher!"

"Mm, see you then."

"Goodbye, Teacher!"

Vielsia knew that she couldn't delay any longer.

She wanted to win over Reji, to pull this Teacher who had inherited the Orb of Wisdom into the elven camp. She needed to proceed gradually, step by step, slowly gaining Reji's favor.

Vielsia was confident that she could win over this Teacher.

Don't underestimate the enthusiasm of the Elven Princess!

On the other hand, after Vielsia left, the shadow behind Reji flickered, and the Shadow Demon Shermen appeared from within. She was more concerned about another matter.

"Your Majesty, should I summon Lordan for you?"

The invitation that the Elven Princess had possessed actually had the aura of the Wicked Demon. Unlike the egg from before, which had no aura of the Demon Race, this time, Shermen was certain.

This could only prove that the Wicked Demon was taking action in human society.

So, Shermen asked Reji if he wanted to summon Lordan for questioning.

But Reji...

"No need."

"Don't mention this matter to any other Apostles besides you."

"Understood, Your Majesty."

One of the main reasons Reji kept Shermen as his personal Apostle was the nature of Shadow Demonsthey didn't speak much and only silently obeyed orders.

As for why Reji wanted to keep it a secret...

Indeed, summoning the Wicked Demon for questioning would be the fastest and simplest solution. However, Reji simply didn't trust Lordan and would rather investigate himself.

He trusted the other Demon Race Apostles, but Lordan was the exception.

This was admittedly due to his prejudice and hatred toward the Wicked Demon.

But all of this stemmed from the game's plot during the first playthrough.

This time, without mentioning the Wicked Demon's treatment of humans, when the Demon Race's power was already waning, and the son of destiny was unstoppable, the first of the nine Apostles to "surrender" was none other than the Wicked Demon.

Even Reji remembered the BOSS battle scene with the Wicked Demon. The Wicked Demon had expressed willingness to serve him, abandon the darkness, and assist him in defeating the Demon King. In exchange, Lordan would become the new Demon King who serves him and serves humanity.

At that time, Reji didn't consider this option at all, seeing it as the Wicked Demon's scheme. So, he killed the Wicked Demon without hesitation, even though it was just a projection.

Later, when he was summoned as the Demon King, those who did not participate in the "Demon King Summoning Ceremony" included the Wicked Demon Lordan.

That's why Reji had put Lordan in the cold palace and never used him.

Now, the invitation with the Wicked Demon's aura appeared, further proving his suspicion.

The Wicked Demon had been secretly acting behind his back in the human world without informing him. Reji even suspected that the Wicked Demon had started this long ago and never told any other Demon Race Apostles.

'If this was continued to be speculated...'

'Those eggs with "Demon Race" blood and flesh genes, could they also be...'

...

Chaos Rift.

The Demon Race's main base.

Of the original nine Apostles, five had been summoned away by the Demon King.

Among the remaining four Apostles, the Breeding Demon Ulala was responsible for the Demon Race's reproduction and had always been stationed in the rear.

The Great Demon Hektor and the Sword Demon were in charge of the Demon King's army. Now, the Demon Race army was also waiting in the Chaos Rift, and it was normal for the commanders to stay with the army.

Looking at this...

One Apostle seemed particularly awkward.

The Wicked Demon, Lordan.

Although the Wicked Demon clan wanted to leave the Chaos Rift to enjoy the human world, their Apostle had been alienated by the Demon King due to previous suspicions. They were no longer trusted and not being reused. The Wicked Demons could only accept their fate, even if they complained.

Now, Lordan's mood was also not very good.

However, it was not because Reji did not allow him to descend into the world.

Instead, Lordan was now in the deepest part of his Wicked Demon stronghold, having cleared out all his trusted Wicked Demons, leaving only himself.

Previously, Lordan didn't dare, but now, with the Wisdom Demon and Succubus Demon gone, and the Shadow Demon sent away, Lordan set up several layers of spell formations to hide his aura. Using the "Muddy Heart Mirror," he initiated a communication ritual with the human world.

Unlike the mirror that bewitched the human Teacher before, this mirror reflected a blood-red light, quickly condensing into a "Black Goat" symbol.

If there were any humans here, they would immediately recognize that this flag represented an absolutely supreme existence in the world.

The Empire, Nox.

The black goat on the crimson background finally transformed into a tall, blurry figure.

The Wicked Demon Lordan's dull green eyes stared intently at this figure in the mirror.

His face, wrapped in bandages, first showed anger as if he had been deceived. Soon after, it turned into strong dissatisfaction and questioning of the tall figure in the mirror.

"What's going on?"

"I need an explanation."

"This isn't what we agreed upon a thousand years ago!"