The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　After thinking for a moment, Dark decided to find a way to change the names of the two magic cards in the next day or the day after.

　Afterwards, while soaking in the bathtub, I opened the system list.

　It is now the evening of March 29th, with only two days left until the end of March. The major crime index has been basically finalized, so it is a good time to conduct a summary.

　"System, expand the list."

　v

　[Arrogance: 92→93]

　Jealousy: 39 → 39

　[Rage: 83→84]

　Laziness: 52 → 50

　Greed: 97 → 101

　[Binge eating: 93 → 92]

　[Paradise: 92→106]

　a

　In March, the increase in the "major crime" index was so significant that it seemed to have spiraled out of control.

　But in reality, whether it's the growth of "greed" or the growth of "ecstasy," it's all Dak's own choice.

　He also gained benefits in various aspects as a result.

　But while reaping the rewards, he also had to take things seriously. Both "greed" and "ecstasy" had exceeded 100, and to be on the safe side, he had to bring them down.

　However, extracting "arrogance" is also very necessary, which makes the choice difficult.

　"In that case, by April, not much 'arrogance' will have accumulated."

　Dark squinted at the light and shadow on the ceiling, thinking with a hint of regret. "Compared to that, 'Bliss' is a win-win situation no matter how many times you draw it. Once you've saved up thirty points, you can craft another 'Bliss V' card."

　The problem lies in "greed."

　"Even though twelve points of 'Greed' have been drawn this month, the final value still exceeded one hundred."

　"Moreover, our current 'Greed' reserves have reached forty points. If we draw another ten or so points in April, we'll almost have two sets of thirty points each."

　"It seems the development of 'Greed 4' is inevitable." "We could try using astrology for guidance."

　……

　As the night passed, St. Mary's College ushered in a new week.

　Last weekend, all the spots for the main competition of the "Golden Cup" were selected, and the results were posted on the bulletin board on Monday morning.

　Along with the notice, a notice of an assembly was also posted for Wednesday afternoon. St. Mary's College rarely holds school-wide assemblies, but when they do, it means something important is happening.

　Various speculations thus quietly began to circulate within the academy.

　With Easter approaching, many people are speculating whether there will be any special events this year.

　In short, students always enjoy using their imaginations and various rumors to relieve the boredom of their school life.

　Amidst these speculations, two days passed in the blink of an eye.

　April 1st, Wednesday, April Fool's Day.

　On this day, Dark completed the renaming of the two "Demon King" cards and arranged a meeting time with Eluri Clarissa. He then walked with the students of the Noble Academy to the grand hall on the first floor of the castle.

　Dak was already aware of the arrangements for today's gathering.

　In the past two days, Professor Sylph has met with many students in order to determine the exchange student candidates.

　Besides Betty and Sarah, whom she mentioned at the dinner party that day, she also summoned the two Dimon siblings from the first year, Doron, Emma, ​​and Justin Wayne from the second year, and Winnie Skadi and others from the fourth and fifth year.

　But in the end, everyone except Justin Wayne clearly stated their refusal.

　The Dimon family is currently in a position of opposition to the Holy Church. Although they are not exactly enemies, Joey and Jon are both people who dislike causing trouble, so they certainly won't go.

　Although Doron could go, he immediately declined after asking someone who wasn't going.

　As for Emma, ​​she made it clear on the spot that she didn't have time.

　She is currently working tirelessly to master the fourth-year magical language.

　Justin Wayne, a second-year student at the Knight Academy, indicated his interest, as he was very interested in the paladin system of the Holy Mystic Academy.

　As for the fourth and fifth graders, some didn't want to give up the "Golden Cup," while others simply disliked the Holy Church; in short, the reasons were varied and numerous.

　In reality, very few people are willing to step out of their comfort zone and go to a completely unfamiliar new environment.

　Even though Professor Sylph offered rewards and compensation, it didn't hold much appeal for the upperclassmen.

　Even Betty Murray, the senior whom Victor specifically requested, originally didn't want to go...

　This time, I owe Victor a favor.

　The other candidate, Sara Swati... unfortunately, Sara also declined.

　However, her reasons were different.

　According to what Dark learned from Professor Sylph, Sarah felt that since the Holy Mystic Academy also selected the strongest exchange students from the lower grades, she couldn't simply wait and agree to become an exchange student; otherwise, she might miss out on a similar opportunity.

　Professor Sylph thought it was reasonable, so she didn't insist.

　Therefore, the final selection of exchange students was completely unexpected by Dark.

　It was neither the iron triangle of Witt, Robert, and Emma from the original story, nor the golden combination of Witt, Sarah, and Betty.

　In the end, it turned out to be the Rust Group of Witt, Justin, and Betty... well, not quite.

　Although Justin Wayne doesn't have any powerful connections, his talent and academic performance are quite good, ranking among the top students in the second-year Knight Academy.

　After Betty entered fifth grade, her overall abilities improved significantly.

　Needless to say, Vittor God was the son of a hero. This exchange student trip was a great opportunity for him to obtain the Holy Sword and improve his strength.

　Perhaps the trio of them would be even stronger than the original trio.

　After all, Justin is practically two Roberts, which is a huge difference in the score.

　Therefore, let's call it...the Silver Combination!

Chapter 862 Exchange Students at the Holy Church's Mystic Academy (4k)

　First floor, the auditorium.

　As students entered, the professors took their seats. By 1 p.m., the auditorium was packed. Professor Sylph walked to the podium and looked up at the students with a blank expression.

　Two minutes later, the entire auditorium naturally fell silent. She delivered her usual opening remarks in a calm tone, briefly summarizing the events since the start of the new semester and praising some outstanding students.

　Of course, she didn't forget to criticize some students whose behavior was particularly bad.

　As the atmosphere in the auditorium gradually decreased to its lowest point, Professor Sylph slowly began to speak about the upcoming Gold Cup main event and encouraged the sixteen contestants who had entered the main event.

　Then she brought up Easter, saying that this year's Easter Duel Festival would continue the tradition of the second year, just like last year.

　Last year's Easter Duel Festival, especially the preliminary rounds, truly provided students with a refreshing and enjoyable experience.

　Therefore, Professor Sylph's official announcement made the students genuinely happy.

　After wishing the students a happy Easter, Professor Sylph finally got to the main topic of the day—the exchange and learning activities with the Holy Mystic Academy!

　All the students instantly perked up and focused their attention on the lecture. This wasn't the first time St. Mary's College had held exchange programs with other colleges, but the number of recorded exchanges was extremely limited, and the number of exchanges with the Holy Mystic Academy was even fewer.

　This is the first time in more than a decade since the end of the war.

　Older students who knew a little about this immediately began to think about the reasons behind it upon hearing the news.

　Children in this age group often like to view things from a political perspective, as if every change in the world is related to politics.

　Many people couldn't help but speculate whether St. Mary's College and the Holy Mystic Academy had changed their political stance.

　For example, the king's return to power prompted St. Mary's College and the College of Holy Mysticism to consider cooperation.

　Of course, this speculation is not entirely unfounded. The current situation in the kingdom does indeed seem to be heading in this direction.

　After the old king "cut off his prosthetic leg," he took drastic measures to consolidate his power, and a subtle conflict with the Holy Church had already begun to emerge.

　Although St. Marian Academy still maintains its neutrality, the increasingly radical behavior of Princess Elizabeth has affected the academy's position in the eyes of outsiders.

　The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

　In this way, the previously at odds between St. Mary's College and the Holy Church, at least in the eyes of some "self-righteous" citizens, actually had a basis for cooperation.

　The exchange and learning activities between the two colleges, which took place at this crucial moment, seem to perfectly corroborate this conjecture.

　Of course, at present, this is only the opinion of a small number of students.

　At least when Professor Sylph explained this exchange and learning activity, she did not mention any intention to unite with the Holy Church.

　"In conclusion, in order to broaden students' knowledge, promote communication and learning among students, and cultivate more well-rounded talents, we have decided to conduct a one-month exchange and learning activity with the Holy Church Mystic Academy."

　Professor Sylph's voice easily drowned out the students' whispers. "At that time, exchange students from the Holy Mystic Academy, led by their honorary principal Caleb Norris, will come to our academy for exchange studies."

　The mere mention of the name Archbishop Caleb Norris instantly excited the small group of students who had harbored some speculations, making them want to pop champagne on the spot.

　But in fact, many more people are surprised and puzzled by this.

　Even those who are oblivious to what's going on around them could sense the awkwardness of this exchange and learning activity.

　What follows is a natural "xenophobic" sentiment. The emergence of this xenophobic sentiment is inevitable.

　But the arrival of Archbishop Caleb Norris undoubtedly exacerbated this sentiment.

　The students of St. Mary's College do not look up to the Church because of its so-called "holiness".

　Just like them, they would not grovel before "nobles." The group of mages stands at the very top of the pyramid.

　More students began to murmur after hearing the name of the archbishop, and the hall buzzed as if a thousand mosquitoes had flown in.

　Professor Sylph did not reprimand her. She continued, "Of course, our academy will also send exchange students to the Holy Mystic Academy for a month-long exchange program. Considering the importance of this exchange, Principal Art and I have discussed it and decided to select Vit Gold, a second-year student from the Knight Academy, as a student representative to participate in this exchange program at the Holy Mystic Academy. In addition, Justin Wayne, a second-year student from the Knight Academy, and Betty Murray, a fifth-year student from the Magic Academy, have also expressed their willingness to go along."

　As the "Son of the Hero," Vitor God is indeed qualified to represent the academy in the exchange program.

　Even the most discerning student cannot deny this.

　However, Justin and Betty's identities seemed somewhat insufficient. Although the students themselves were unwilling to go, they always wanted someone to represent them, the more capable the better.

　If the person who went out didn't live up to their expectations, they would say something sarcastic like "I might as well have gone myself" after they refused.

　Amid the ongoing discussion, Professor Sylph finally brought up the exchange students at the Holy Mystic Academy.

　This was the information that Dark most wanted to know at this gathering. Professor Sylph, to this day, has remained vague about it. On stage.

　Professor Sylph suddenly looked up and saw a small griffin carrying an envelope fly through the wall and into the room.

　She reached out her hand, and the little griffin placed the envelope in her palm.

　The noise from the audience gradually subsided, and the students' attention was drawn to the envelope.

　“A letter from Caleb Norris, the honorary principal of the Holy Mystic Academy.”

　Professor Sylph opened the envelope in front of the entire school, glanced at it briefly, and read aloud clearly: "To the Vice Principal of St. Marian Academy: Our academy attaches great importance to this exchange program between our two institutions and has specially selected 'Saint Son' Evan Pearson, 'Saintess' Audrey Joan of Arc, and two 'Guardian Knights' as exchange students to visit your esteemed academy. We hope that both institutions will benefit from this exchange program. Caleb Norris, Respectfully yours."

　“It seems the Holy Mystic Academy has finalized its exchange student selection.” Professor Sylph folded the envelope back up and handed it back to the griffin elf. Then, she rested her hand on the podium, her expression serious, and said, “I think I don’t need to say anything more. The exchange program will officially begin next Monday, but the Holy Mystic Academy’s exchange students will likely arrive even earlier. I hope you will all be in high spirits and showcase the spirit of our academy. Don’t let anyone think that St. Marian Academy is nothing special. After the assembly, a thorough cleaning!”

　One moment the students were shocked by the impending arrival of the Holy Son and Holy Daughter, and the next they were wailing because of the school-wide cleaning.

　The hour-long rally on Wednesday afternoon ended amidst a variety of voices.

　After that, each grade's presiding officer received a notification from the professors outlining the cleaning areas each grade was responsible for.

　An unprecedentedly large-scale cleaning thus began.

　Before Dak and the others had even left the auditorium, they were summoned by Doron Teddy, the prefect of the second-year noble house.

　Doron, looking exasperated, said, "Enough of the small talk. The area we're responsible for seems a bit special—it's the outer edge of the dense forest. Because the area is quite large, we've been specially permitted to use magical spirits to assist with the cleaning. Our main tasks include garbage removal, ground leveling, filling in underground caves… and safety warnings… In short, there are quite a few tasks, so I hope everyone will participate diligently and not slack off. After the cleaning is finished, I'll treat everyone to dinner, okay?"

　"Okay..." The replies were sparse.

　"Doron, where are you taking us to dinner tonight?" Pistan asked curiously. Doron replied expressionlessly, "The cafeteria."

　“The ground is flat, and the pit is filled…” Dark’s expression was slightly embarrassed.

　He roughly understood why this task had been assigned to the second-year students of the Noble House.

　"I'll call a few magical spirits to help," he said with a sigh.