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

　"Wait first!"

　As the professors were discussing among themselves, Dark suddenly raised his hand to stop them. The professors immediately turned to look at him, their eyes filled with doubt.

　Dark covered his forehead and slowly said, "I seem to have remembered something." Then, Dark slowly recounted what he had seen and heard in the Temple of the Sun and Moon.

　In particular, he described in great detail the "lucid dreams" he had at that time.

　In three different lucid dreams, Dark, Aurora, and Professor Lily simultaneously witness the destruction of the divine kingdoms built by the "Sun-Devouring Lion" and the "Moon-Eating Wolf".

　After hearing his explanation, Professor Cazell immediately frowned and said, "You mean, the biological information in those fossils belongs to those serpents that polluted and destroyed the Sun and Moon Divine Kingdom?"

　Dark said with a serious expression, "There are some similarities. The 'Heavenly Court' where Porobos, the twelve gods, resides is actually the kingdom of the gods. Both are serpents, both are symbols of darkness, evil, decay, and corruption—could they be the same thing?"

　Whether based on rational judgment or emotional speculation, Dark's words greatly attracted the professors' attention. After listening, everyone couldn't help but fall into deep thought. The Dark Serpent, pollutants, the fall of the divine kingdom, Ragnarok... when connected in this way, many indescribable things seemed to gradually unveil a corner of their mysterious veil.

　For example, why do the gods face Ragnarok?

　In the ensuing silence, Professor Mitya spoke first: "Let's assume that the corruption of the 'Heavenly Court' and the destruction of the Sun and Moon Divine Kingdom are due to the same cause. What can we do? We can do nothing..."

　“No, there is much we can do,” Professor Kazel said. “If we can grasp the secrets of Ragnarok and know why the gods fell, it would be like having the greatest trump card.”

　Professor Mitya agreed, "This is actually very crucial. If we can master the method, we might be able to stop the complete resurrection of the gods halfway through!"

　"Should we stop it midway?" Professor Mitis frowned. "Is that really possible?"

　Professor Mitya shrugged and said, "It's all up to us. After all, our prophecy is 'Ragnarok,' not 'The Resurrection of the Gods.' Perhaps there's some way to bring Ragnarok forward."

　Professor Mitya rubbed her temples vigorously and said, "Let's not talk about that now. It's all too unrealistic for us. Dark, what do you think?"

　Dark said, "Professor Cazell and Professor Mitia's ideas are both excellent. But what I really want to say is, could the divine substances and biological information extracted from that fossil help the 'Oil Serpent' forge its divine status?"

　It has to be said that young people have a wide range of ideas.

　After Dark's explanation, the professors immediately understood. Within St. Marian Academy, if anyone could acquire the power to fight against the gods the fastest, it would undoubtedly be the "Oil Serpent" still slumbering at the bottom of the lake.

　In fact, the professors had not forgotten the "Oil Serpent". Their initial plan was to focus on the "Oil Serpent" after deciphering the three items, and to forcibly forge it into a god!

　Although they had previously entrusted the task of finding "the scriptures needed to help the [Oil Serpent] achieve divinity" to Witte.

　But given the current situation, they are considering abandoning safe methods and taking more risks to try.

　Unexpectedly, one of those three items was something that could help the "Oil Serpent" quickly forge its divine status!

　"During its growth, the 'Oil Serpent' not only absorbed the divine power of the 'Sun-Devouring Lion' and the 'Moon-Eating Wolf,' but also the power of the 'serpents' that destroyed the divine kingdom. In fact, the power of those serpents may even constitute a larger proportion of its power than the power of the sun and moon."

　"Dark said slowly."

　"After thousands of years of growth, the power it has cultivated within it is already terrifying, but due to its lack of divinity, it has been unable to take the crucial first step."

　"Therefore, if you want to make it a god immediately, you only need to give it the necessary divinity."

　"But to forge the divine essence of the Sun and Moon, what it needs is not merely the divinity of the 'Sun-Devouring Lion' or the 'Moon-Eating Wolf,' but rather... the divinity of the 'Sun and Moon Serpent'!"

　"However, no trace of primordial divinity remained in the remains of the 'Sun and Moon Serpent,' which is why the 'Oil Serpent' was unable to take that step."

　"Since we cannot forge the divine status of the sun and moon for it, let us find another way and take the path of the serpent of the abyss."

　"If the biological information extracted from those fossils does indeed belong to the same species as those abyssal serpents, then it is the opportunity for the 'Oil Serpent' to forge its divine status!"

　...

　“That’s a great idea,” Professor Cazell concluded, “but we need to do more detailed research.”

　Professor Steven Harvey immediately said, "In that case, I can try to refine it without touching the divine substance. Through repeated experiments, we should be able to further confirm its type."

　“We definitely can’t rush things,” Dark said. “This direction still has significant problems. We can’t be sure whether the ‘Oil Serpent’ will become corrupted and run wild after embarking on that path.”

　Professor Kazel said, “No gain, no risk. The ‘Oil Serpent’ itself is transformed from pollution, so the possibility of controlling it is relatively high. Of course, before that, we need to add double insurance. I personally think this matter can be finalized, but it's not suitable to continue discussing it today. Everyone, please prepare yourselves. We'll meet at the secret passage at 3 PM to begin setting up the ceremony.”

　Professor Sylph nodded and said, "Then let's dismiss everyone for now."

　At this point, Darke could clearly see that Professor Sylph's expression had relaxed a little.

　The study of fossil information and the possibility of the "oil snake" becoming a deity have pointed them to a highly feasible path.

　In this way, setting off to rescue Principal Arte would no longer be just a pipe dream.

　However, if the divine substances within the fossils were used to forge the divinity of the "Oil Serpent," wouldn't that contradict Principal Art's original intention in giving them the fossils?

　—At this point, there's no time to worry about anything else.

　"and many more!"

　It was only at this point that Dak suddenly remembered that he had not yet made public the results of Aurora and the others' efforts.

　He quickly said, "Actually, there are already clues about the origin of the patterns on the scabbard and the divine emblem on the clothes."

　The professors immediately turned around, their gazes fixed on him. Dark took out three books from his bag one by one, saying, "The pattern on the scabbard, I suspect, is an artistic representation of the 'symbol of Ares, the god of war.' The symbol on that garment... might not belong to Demeter."

　He then explained his ideas in detail, and the professors quickly flipped through the books to verify them.

　In fact, the origin of the pattern on the scabbard has been basically determined, and the professors have expressed similar views, believing that the scabbard is very likely to belong to Ares, the "god of war".

　Even if it didn't belong to Ares himself, it most likely belonged to one of his generals.

　"The analysis of the scabbard's own abilities is almost complete. Now all that remains are the accompanying blood and contaminants." Professor Kazel took the scabbard, tossed it to Dark, and said, "Now, the only one who can use this scabbard should be your magical spirit. Take good care of it."

　Dark nodded slightly and accepted the scabbard. At this point, there was no need for further refusal.

　Professor Kazel then added, "As for the divine emblem on the skirt, it might be related to the secrets of the Elven race. It's still necessary to continue the investigation."

　Dark nodded and said, "I'll give it a try."

　Afterwards, Professor Steven Harvey and Ophelia continued their research on the transmutation of fossil organisms.

　Professor Kazel first briefly explained the rules of the blood activation ritual, then distributed the detailed information to everyone before dismissing the group.

　Dak went to the cafeteria alone, ate something, and then quickly went to the library.

　Inside the library's reading room, the magical elves were still diligently searching. But a human had inexplicably appeared among them.

　Dark frowned and recognized her as "Saint" Audrey Joan of Arc. As for Jesse Louise, she wasn't there.

　At this moment, Audrey Joan of Arc was looking through the information that the magical elves and Aurora and the other two had found in the library.

　Dark thought for a moment and then decided to ignore her. The magical spirits soon noticed Dark's arrival.

　"Fantasy Beasts: God of Destruction" stepped forward immediately, a smug expression on his face, and said, "Look what I found!"

　"Another discovery!" Darke's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said, "Where's the book?"

　"Fantasy Beasts: God of Destruction" suddenly pulled out his hand from behind his back, revealing a thick book.

　Dak took the book and saw on the cover that it read, "A Journey Through Time: The Discovery of the Ancient Elves".

　"Another ancient elf?" Dark frowned slightly, stood still, and opened the book.

　"Fantasy Beasts: God of Destruction" leaned closer to him, pointing to page numbers. Dark quickly flipped to the relevant page.

　"The Elf's Crown..."

　But on the entire page was a crown that looked like it was made of crystal, and the emblem on the front of the crown was exactly the same as the divine emblem on the clothes!

　Dark frowned, pondering, "Could it really not be Demeter's divine emblem, but some kind of emblem of the ancient Elven King?"

　He shifted his gaze, quickly scanning the contents of the book.

　However, if the contents of this book are not fictional, then the so-called "divine emblem" on that garment can be definitively identified as the emblem of the ancient Elf King.

　As for its relationship with Demeter, the "goddess of agriculture," it would be better to explore the relationship between Demeter and the ancient Elf King.

　Dark said, "Later, you'll come with me to Traveller's Street. Also, tell them to put the useless books back on the shelves, and give them the afternoon off."

　Traveler's Street.

　Dark arrived at a small tavern on a street corner with "Fantasy Beasts: God of Destruction".

　A deck chair was placed at the entrance of the tavern, where Uncle Simmons was lying, enjoying the warm spring breeze.

　Over the past two years, Dak has also learned that the pub is not completely closed—although it caters to a very limited number of customers, it barely manages to break even because the drinks it sells are very expensive.

　Dark called out to "Uncle Simmons" twice without getting a response, so he sent "Fantasy Beast: Destroyer" to wake him up.

　Simmons was then jolted awake by the sensation of suffocation after his nose was pinched.

　"Good afternoon, Uncle Simmons." Darke, holding "A Journey Through Time: The Discovery of the Ancient Elves," stepped forward to greet him.

　"It's you, kid." Simmons, still shaken, replied instinctively.

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　Darke cut to the chase: "Professor Sylph asked me to come and ask you some questions."

　With Professor Sylph's name on the case, Simmons wouldn't refuse even if he had a hundred complaints.

　Dark quickly extracted some information about the ancient Elf King from him.

　Although Simmons didn't have much of an impression of the emblem either, the information he provided about the ancient Elf King still gave Dark considerable inspiration.

　"Have you ever thought about why the elves, who have a lifespan far exceeding that of humans, are still called a subhuman race?" Uncle Simmons asked rhetorically, sipping his drink.

　Dark was momentarily stumped by the question: "Why?"

　Whether it's elves, dwarves, or orcs, they all generally discriminate against mixed-race individuals.

　However, neither elves, dwarves, nor orcs reject being called "demi-humans".

　So what exactly is a "subhuman race"?

　It's not literally "second-class humans," or something else entirely; it clearly can't mean "second-class humans." Otherwise, the extremely proud elves would never admit it.

　Uncle Simmons said, "Demi-humans, to put it simply, are races that have similar appearances and a common genetic system to humans, but are not human."

　Dark: "Isn't that just being mixed-race?"

　Uncle Simmons immediately said, "Shh! You can't say that now!" Dark frowned slightly, suddenly realizing the meaning of "subhuman race." Originally, humans were sometimes called "pure humans," while the so-called subhuman race was naturally "non-pure humans."

　This distinction is clearly made in the scriptures of the Holy Church.

　Whether they are elves, orcs, dwarves, or even giants, they all have human blood in their veins, which is why they are called "subhumans".

　Besides these, there are also hybrid races like the "Dragon People," which are directly referred to as "mixed-bloods."

　So how are "Dragon People" different from elves, dwarves, orcs, and giants?

　Uncle Simmons took a sip of his drink and said, "Because the dragonman's half is a dragon, while the elves, dwarves, orcs, and giants' half is a god!"

　Every race in this world with historical records will instinctively trace its origins.

　Even among those defined as "pure humans," there are religions like the Holy Religion that believe humanity originated from "holy."

　But what is the truth?

　Unless one can travel back to the beginning of time millions of years ago, no one can refute this.

　It's impossible for Darker to accept Uncle Simmons's statement as fact.

　But after learning this explanation, he found himself somewhat understanding why the "Dermeter's Dress" bore the emblem of the ancient Elven King, and why the Moon Elves had gathered at the foot of Mount Gods.

　Furthermore, the real reason why Professor Sylph was able to create "Elemental Seeds" after wearing "Demeter's Dress" while Professor Mydia was not seems to have finally come to light.

　Professor Sylph is a half-elf, and the "Dermeter's Skirt" is probably equipment that only elves can use!

　So, did Principal Art hand over this dress through Chris specifically for Professor Sylph... or was there some other implication?

　For example, seeking support from the Elves.

　These thoughts flashed through my mind one by one.

　Dark thanked Uncle Simmons and left the tavern, still deep in thought.

　Uncle Simmons then lay back down, basking in the sun and enjoying the comfort of being slightly tipsy.

　After leaving the tavern, Dark did not go directly out of Traveler's Street, but instead went to a branch of the All-People Duel Club.

　Although it was somewhat inappropriate, Eve and Chris were both busy in the store dressed as maids.

　Today is Easter, and the store will naturally prepare a large number of Easter eggs to coincide with the holiday promotion.

　During the period when the Easter Duel Festival is suspended, the store will naturally be extremely busy.

　Dark thought for a moment, then had "Fantasy Beast: Destroyer" change into a maid outfit, take over Eve's work, and then recount his discoveries from yesterday to today.

　Eve took careful notes, preparing to contact Irene after Dark left and pass on the information she had obtained to Alvitt and Claire.

　The Duke's mansion was naturally keeping a close eye on the news. Unfortunately, the distance between St. Marian's Academy and the Duke's mansion spanned half the kingdom, making it impossible for them to communicate immediately.

　After finishing speaking, Dark left quickly. He first went back to his dormitory to store the jar of "Elemental Seeds" and the sword sheath there, and then went out again.