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

　Dark said, "The first method, naturally, is to use gods to control gods. As the saying goes, 'Brilliant as a serpent, ever-changing as a dragon,' Athena, the 'goddess of war and wisdom,' is also known as the 'Serpent Goddess,' and the serpent is Athena's symbol and embodiment. If Ergane's original form was indeed Athena, the possibility that she possessed the ability to control serpents within her authority is extremely high. Of course, this is the origin of the organization's name, 'Serpent of Wisdom.' If Athena successfully incorporates the 'Oil Serpent' into her pantheon, then the 'Oil Serpent' will become our Serpent of Wisdom."

　"What about the second method?" Rose asked.

　Dark said, "The second method is to control it in the name of its master. Although Diana and Rose were unaware of this, the 'Oil Serpent' actually had a master before it became what it is now."

　At this point, Dark looked at Aurora. Aurora pursed her lips and said, "Spera." Dark nodded and said, "Spera, the snake charmer."

　Spera was a brown-skinned girl who was mute and could not speak, but she could play beautiful music on her flute.

　She kept the snake in a cage, and whenever she played the flute, the snake would crawl out of the cage and sway its body to the music.

　And her snake is the "oil snake" she has now!

　Dark said, "I've always felt that the lucid dream we had in the Temple of the Sun and Moon might not be as simple as we think. Dreams reflect reality; we experienced the life of the people in the dream, which means we inherited their will. In the eyes of that 'Oil Serpent,' Aurora is Spera."

　The "Oil Snake" showed affection and even obedience to Aurora.

　For most of its growth period, it remains unconsciously asleep.

　The time they spend with their owners may only be "before they fall asleep".

　Its relationship with the snake was clearly closer than that of a typical snake charmer with a snake.

　As long as Aurora can recall what she saw in her dream, she can awaken and command the "Oil Serpent" by playing her flute.

　After returning to the academy, Aurora did indeed consult books on snake charmers.

　She even practiced playing the flute...

　However, since her practice lacks a partner, the results are currently unknown. The "Oil Snake" is essentially a creation of Professor Dark, Aurora, and Professor Lily.

　If Aurora can control the "Oil Serpent," she can bring it back to the City of Freedom and make it the guardian of the City of Freedom.

　Currently, this method appears to be feasible.

　But for a creature lacking intelligence, the attainment of divinity is a tremendous transformation.

　No one knows whether the "Oil Serpent" will retain its intimacy and obedience to her after becoming a god.

　Or, the "Oil Snake" with its increased intelligence might deny that she is not Spera.

　Therefore, the professors cannot place their hopes on Aurora regarding "how to control the [Oil Serpent]".

　Basically, it involves two methods operating in parallel.

　Both hands must be grasped, both hands must be hard!

　But Dark hopes Aurora can do it.

　"Only by doing so can the 'Oil Serpent' become the guardian of the City of Freedom. And its potential is immense."

　The "Oil Serpent" absorbed the power of both the "Sun and Moon Serpent" and the Abyss Serpent. Once it forges its divine core and masters both powers, it will be at least a first-level god.

　Moreover, the authority of the sun and the moon belongs to an extremely high level of authority, and the power of the abyss serpent even conceals the secret of "Ragnarok".

　Aurora frowned and said, "I'll try my best." Dark nodded and said, "The divine forging ceremony for the 'Oil Serpent' should begin soon. Professor Kazel will probably ask you to help with the experiments, and I'll try to be there."

　Aurora breathed a slight sigh of relief.

　“Also,” Darke said, turning to Diana and Rose, “keep an eye on the exchange students for me during this time. Especially Tommy Smith and Jesse Louisa.”

　Rose asked疑惑地, "Why them?"

　Diana said, "Yes, shouldn't it be 'Saintess' and 'Saint Son'?"

　"The 'Holy Son' and 'Holy Daughter' are not very cunning," Dak said.

　In other words, there's no need to worry too much even if they have ulterior motives.

　But Tommy Smith and Jesse Louisa are different.

　"If I were Archbishop Norris," Dark said, "I wouldn't have entrusted the task to Audrey Joan and Evan Pearson either."

　“Alright then,” Diana said. “We’ll try to be careful.” Dark nodded and said, “Just be careful. After all, they are fourth and fifth graders; we can’t track them all the time.”

　After chatting for a while, the four of them said goodnight to each other and left.

　Once again, only he remained in Dak's dormitory.

　He got up, took out the magic dropper, and then... stopped just as he was about to draw his daily dose of "Bliss".

　"System, expand the list."

　After carefully reviewing the list of "major sins," Dark made a decision.

　He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to build up his anger.

　"Wrath" is the most easily generated and acquired "great sin" besides "bliss".

　Dark's "Rage" is currently around 84 points, which is only about 6 points away from the 90-point threshold that can be drawn.

　Moreover, he was confident that he could bring his "rage" down after raising it.

　Instead of being as difficult to subdue as "bliss," "greed," and "pride."

　For him, it wasn't difficult to muster up anger.

　In fact, just looking at the list of "major sins" like this is enough to make him angry.

　Therefore, the words "[Rage +1]" quickly appeared before his eyes. "Eighty-five, eighty-six... ninety... ninety-two... Netherworld God Technique!"

　Darke precisely controlled the score, setting "Rage" at 92 points, and then used the Magic Brain Dropper to extract it.

　In this way, his "Rage" reserves reached three points. He only needed four points left to cultivate the "Fruit of Rage." "Elemental Seed," "Emerald Holy Sword," and "Fruit of Rage"—using these three materials as the core, he could surely forge something.

　When Dark was conceiving this idea, he was also thinking about whether it was possible to create a magical spirit that could purify pollutants.

　Even if it cannot eliminate the source of pollutants, it can at least protect you under normal circumstances.

　He needs this kind of thing.

Chapter 895 Those Who Imitate Me Will Die (6k)

　It's sunny and sunny.

　After the Easter festivities, the castle of St. Marian's College returned to its usual tranquility.

　Despite being too excited to sleep late last night, the students struggled to get up early this morning to their alarms and begin a new day of learning.

　But the arrival of the four exchange students brought new changes to this unchanging life.

　One exchange student joins each of the four grades: first grade, second grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade.

　Among the second-year students, naturally, was "The Holy Son" Evan Pearson, who had just won the Easter Duel Festival's lower-grade championship!

　Evan Pearson woke up very early.

　The Holy Mystic Academy has very strict requirements regarding certain basic disciplines.

　If a student violates that type of discipline, they will be subject to very severe punishment.

　The most basic rule is that you can't be late!

　At St. Marian's College, students might be penalized for being late. At the Holy Mystic Academy, that could mean solitary confinement!

　Moreover, unlike the confinement at St. Mary's College, the confinement at the Holy Mystic Academy requires "repentance".

　I wonder if Victor God, who's so far away, ever gets a chance to experience the solitary confinement of the Holy Mystic Academy.

　In short, Evan Pearson was actually a very self-disciplined person. He finished washing up around six o'clock, grabbed his shoulder bag containing his textbooks, and left the house.

　The tower of the House of Nobles was still very quiet at this time, with very few people going out.

　In the common lounge on the first floor, only a few people were studying or reading aloud. Of course, there were also a group of people who got up early for morning exercise.

　"Diligence" is not exclusive to any one person. The world has never lacked diligent and hardworking people.

　Evan Pearson walked through the common room, slightly pushed open the tower door, and stepped out through the crack in the open door.

　Tommy Smith, the "Guardian Knight" who had gotten up even earlier than him, was already waiting at the door.

　The little devilmon, which was passing by in the sky, glanced down curiously before continuing to flap its wings and fly towards the cafeteria.

　Evan Pearson looked up sharply, his brow furrowed: "What is that?"

　Tommy Smith squinted and said, "It should be a familiar."

　Evan Pearson said coldly, "I mean, why are there demon-type familiars flying around this academy?"

　Tommy Smith said, "I did some research. Although the school rules for this academy prohibit summoning familiars in public places without reason, there is actually no punishment. Even if you run into a professor, you will at most get a few words of reprimand."

　Evan Pearson narrowed his eyes and repeated, "I mean, why are 'Demon-type' familiars flying around this academy like this!"

　Tommy Smith paused, then continued, "Your Highness, this academy has no such taboos. Moreover, you should also know the master of that little devil."

　Evan Pearson asked, "Who?"

　Tommy Smith said, "Dark Dimon."

　Evan Pearson took a deep breath and said, "I've heard that St. Marian Academy's Sorting Cards can create familiars that reflect a student's essence to some extent, based on their magical power, knowledge, personality, and other factors. Why would his familiar be a demon?"

　Tommy Smith shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

　He knew what the "Holy Son" wanted to hear, but he wouldn't say it. El Pearson snorted and took a step forward: "Have you summoned your own familiar?"

　Tommy Smith then said, "The summoning I performed last night summoned..."

　“No need to say anything,” Evan Pearson said, raising his hand. “I have no interest in your familiar. Tell me how to summon it.”

　Tommy Smith said, "It's very simple..."

　On the way from the tower of the noble house to the dining hall, Tommy Smith succinctly explained to Evan Pearson how to summon a familiar.

　After learning the technique, Evan Pearson retrieved his Sorting Card in the sparsely populated dining hall and executed the summoning.

　The light emanating from the Sorting Card illuminated a corner of the cafeteria, and a six-pointed star summoning circle gradually appeared on the card.

　The little devil, who had just received his breakfast and newspaper for the day, witnessed the moment when the familiar was born.

　So, what kind of familiar did he ultimately summon?

　While enjoying the breakfast brought by Little Devimon, Dark Dimon casually asked.

　Little Devimon immediately began to wail and describe it. Dark listened for a long time before finally understanding.

　The familiar summoned by Evan Pearson was actually an angel—which was quite fitting for his status as a "holy son".

　But the angel he summoned was actually a hideous rag doll!

　The doll's head was larger than its body, with a very thick stitch line down the middle of its face. Its left eye socket was sunken, revealing the pale metal skeleton inside its skull.

　That mouth, which stretched to its ears when it smiled, had its upper and lower lips sewn together with extremely thick thread.

　Its extremely disproportionate body was covered with stitches, making it exceptionally ugly.

　If it weren't for the fact that it genuinely exudes a sacred aura, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it an undead or a demon.

　Impmon was completely unable to name the familiar. Dark thought about it seriously, then just shook his head with a smile.

　"The familiars summoned using the Sorting Card are closely related to the mage's magic power, knowledge, personality, and other factors. However, a single familiar cannot represent the entirety of a mage."

　"However, the core characteristics exhibited by familiars are ultimately those possessed by archmages."

　"Evan Pearson probably won't summon his familiar in front of outsiders anymore."

　After finishing his morning lessons, Dark put the information about the [Special Move Card → Magic Card] into his backpack containing his textbooks and headed to the classroom.

　He arrived at the classroom rather late; about two-thirds of the students were already seated.

　Among them, "exchange student" Evan Pearson sat in the first row—where Emma, ​​Lucy, and Susan's seats were originally located.

　Of course, there was no seating chart for the second grade, and Emma's name and the other two's name were not written on the seats.

　For Evan Pearson, it was naturally a "first come, first served" situation. Emma, ​​who arrived at the classroom just a little late, readily sat down at the very back after discovering that the person who had taken her seat was a new exchange student.

　Lucy and Susan, who entered the classroom later, also sat in the back row with Emma.

　Fortunately, they didn't take Duck's seat.

　After taking his seat, Dak glanced over there briefly before turning his attention back to his research.

　Like the professors, he appeared relaxed on the surface, but was just as eager inside.

　That anxiety can only be alleviated through research. Only continuous progress can ease that sense of urgency.

　"Jingle Bell."