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

　By this time, Dark's thinking was very clear.

　The successful collaborations with Gavin North and Stanley Longfellow were just the beginning.

　With this starting point, subsequent negotiations will be much simpler. The first point is to establish "advantages".

　Even if this advantage might be false. The second point is the hidden threat.

　Two of the four factions have already reached an agreement; if you don't participate, you'll fall behind.

　Since the three parties share similar goals and are in direct competition, no one wants to fall behind.

　The Holy Church and the Elven race have irreconcilable conflicts, making it fundamentally impossible for them to form an alliance on their own to counter the cooperation of the other two parties.

　Now, with the academy acting as an intermediary, it is possible to integrate all four forces.

　This leads to the third point: Reduce risk.

　As the intermediary and the initiator and leader of this collaboration, the college has made it clear that it will not participate in the competition with the other three parties.

　This was crucial to the success of this collaboration.

　The essence of these entries is based on the credibility of the academy.

　Fortunately, St. Mary's College has a well-established reputation built over a thousand years, so there are no major issues with its credibility.

　Moreover, because the college does not have a real "information advantage," it will actively avoid probing each other's true intentions throughout the negotiations, thus creating a natural information barrier.

　This will make the other three parties feel that their information is not being spied on, giving them a special sense of security.

　The discussions between Dac and Bishop Sabrina Vermeer continued thereafter.

　Excluding other factors, the atmosphere of this negotiation was relatively pleasant. It only took a little extra time to finalize the details of the cooperation.

　Seeing that it was already noon, Sabrina Vermeer took the opportunity to invite Dak and the others to lunch.

　Although Dark wanted to leave as soon as possible to check on the situation with the elves, he had no choice but to stay and have lunch with them since the cooperation had not yet been finalized.

　Lunch was very plentiful.

　Albert and Emily's arrival also brought a large amount of ingredients, which, after being carefully cooked, were presented in such a delicious form.

　But after the initial prayer, whether it was Sabrina Vermeer, Albert, or Emily, they all quickly quieted down, adhering to the church etiquette of not speaking at the table, and ate quietly.

　Dak then calmed down and began to enjoy the delicious food.

　During lunchtime, the only sounds in the restaurant were the faint clinking of cutlery and the sounds of chewing, all of which were masked by beautiful music.

　After finishing lunch, Dak took a wet wipe from his glass and meticulously wiped the corners of his mouth, waiting for everyone to put down their cutlery.

　Then the negotiations continued.

　Around one o'clock, the meeting, ostensibly a discussion but actually a "probing" session, finally came to an end.

　After reaching a "merely verbal" agreement with Bishop Sabrina Vermeer, Dak, along with Chris and the others, left the Holy See's camp.

　Bishop Sabrina Vermeer had no objection to departing tomorrow morning. She had been preparing for the march to the Mountain of the Gods ever since the Holy Son and the Holy Knights arrived, and there was no question of "rushing."

　If necessary, she could even set off on the spot.

　However, after Dak and the others left, Sabrina Wilmer's expression instantly turned serious.

　Although both sides have reached an agreement on cooperation, the substantive issues have not been resolved.

　Even if she believed that the academy would not go back on its word and would not clash with her side after entering the "Heavenly Court".

　However, the other two parties cooperating with it will inevitably clash with it.

　Therefore, she had to prepare in advance for the final confrontation with the teams from the North and the Elves.

　The Northlands were not within her considerations, but the Elves were not to be underestimated. "Albert, Emily," Sabrina Wilmer turned to the "Holy Knight," and said, "The final moments, prepare yourselves!"

　“Yes!” Albert and Emily replied simultaneously.

　Starting tomorrow, the real game will begin.

　Whoever laughs last in this game will seize the tail of fate.

　After leaving the Holy Church camp, Dark Dimon returned to the Academy's camp first.

　Marcus Langdon, who was stationed at the camp, quickly came out to greet them. "Where are they? Have they returned yet?" Dark asked hastily.

　It's already past 1 p.m., and theoretically, regardless of whether they succeeded or not, the group that went to the Elven camp should have returned by now.

　But Marcus Langdon shook his head and said, "Not yet."

　"They're not back yet?" Dark and Chris exchanged glances and guessed that Professor Mitia and the others must have encountered trouble.

　"Could it be that Professor Sylph's disguise as a pure-blooded elf has been exposed?" Dark couldn't help but think.

　In less than half a minute, he had already imagined Professor Sylph's disguise being exposed, the elves becoming enraged, and the two sides engaging in a fierce battle.

　But judging from Marcus Langdon's expression, there was no unusual activity, so there probably wasn't a large-scale battle taking place there.

　"So, any news?" Dark asked.

　Marcus Langdon said, "At noon, I sent someone to inquire, and they said they were warmly received in the forest..."

　Dark: "Hmm"

　"There's a feast in the forest!" Marcus Langdon said. Dark paused, then said, "So they're quite popular." Marcus Langdon said, "Perhaps our plan was successful." "I see," Dark replied, and continued walking towards the camp.

　Since everything was going smoothly, he had no reason to create any unnecessary trouble. Now, all he could do was wait for the professors to bring back good news. Marcus Langdon asked, "What about the Holy See?"

　Dark said, “We’ve reached a barely acceptable agreement. While there’s no guarantee of loyalty between us, it’s enough for us. You continue to guard the camp, and be even more vigilant after we set off tomorrow. If anything unusual happens within the Mountain of the Gods, retreat into the northern lands.”

　Marcus Langdon nodded slightly and then asked, "How many people are we planning to bring tomorrow?"

　Dark looked at him with a hint of doubt, then said, "Just this group of people who came."

　Marcus Langdon asked in surprise, "Not bringing more team members?" Darke shook his head and said, "No need."

　He didn't explain much to Marcus, but sent him away under the pretext of "strengthening the camp's defenses," and soon found Professor Steven Harvey.

　Professor Harvey had been waiting for a long time.

　Dark briefly recounted the results of the discussions at the Holy Church camp. Professor Harvey sighed after listening and said, "So, we still haven't been able to ascertain their true purpose."

　Dark said somewhat helplessly, "Bishop Sabrina Melville is, after all, from the Inquisition, so it's really too difficult to get information out of her. But... we did manage to get a little bit out of her."

　Professor Harvey's eyes lit up, and he said, "Tell me about it."

　Dark said, "From what we can see, while the Northern Lands and the Royal Family share similar goals with the Holy Church, the information they have is quite different. I specifically used 'Blood of God' to test them. Although Bishop Sabrina Vermeer also prepared 'Blood of God,' their goal is not to open the gate."

　Professor Harvey frowned and asked, "So, what do they want to do with the 'blood of God'?"

　Dark said, "It should be... the introduction of some kind of power."

　Professor Harvey pondered, "Could their ultimate goal be to draw upon some kind of power?"

　Dark said, "That's what I think too. And since it's within the 'Heavenly Court,' what they most likely want is the divine power of the twelve gods of Poropus. If that's their purpose, then it makes sense. Furthermore, depending on the type of 'divine blood,' the power that can be drawn seems to differ."

　Professor Harvey said, "If that's the case, then since we possess the blood of Hermes, wouldn't we be able to access the divine power of Hermes?"

　Dark shook his head and said, "It can't be that simple. After all, we all know that the consciousness of the twelve gods of Poropus is still present. Especially Hermes, the god of commerce, travelers, thieves, and livestock, whose consciousness is very likely awake. However, the Holy Church certainly knows many things that we don't. Do you remember Sister Lillian?"

　Professor Harvey said, "Of course, that's Sister Kallian's sister. Hmm... thinking about it, it's very likely that the Holy Church obtained its information about 'Heaven' from that 'possessed angel.'"

　Dark nodded and said, "The King's actions are based on prophecy. The Holy Church's actions likely started with that incident and were sparked by a continuous investigation. Although their starting points may be different, they ultimately converge on the same goal. The only question is, whose god's blood do they possess?"

　Professor Harvey sighed, “It’s easy to get caught up in curiosity.” Darke said, “Yes. But we need to restrain ourselves. After all, that’s not our ultimate goal. Besides, we already have our own god.”

　Professor Harvey nodded slightly, but then said with some regret, "It's fortunate that Death isn't among the twelve Porobos. Otherwise, I might not have been able to control myself."

　Dark smiled, neither confirming nor denying: "The origin of the 'blood of the gods' possessed by the royal family and the Holy Church is unknown. But if the Moon Elves also possess the blood of the gods, then we can make some guesses."

　Professor Harvey immediately added, "You mean, Demeter?" Darke nodded, "Very likely."

　Professor Harvey said, "Thinking about it, Sylph is still wearing Demeter's dress... wait, could it be because of..."

　Upon hearing this, Darke's heart skipped a beat, and his expression turned serious: "It seems we need to make a trip to the elven camp."

　Professor Harvey also asked seriously, "Do you need me to come with you?" Darke stood up and said, "Professor, is there anything that can be used for emergency communication to break through the barrier?"

　“Of course.” Professor Harvey reached in and pulled out another metallic eyeball. “I can sense it explode immediately by infusing it with magic.”

　Dark took the eyeball from his hand and put it into his small bag: "Then, the professor will wait outside the forest, and I will go in with Ollie and Chris."

　Professor Harvey said, "We need to prepare for the worst. Although I don't think the elves can do anything."

　Dark said, "I think the same way. If nothing happens, consider it a good opportunity to meet tomorrow's partners in advance."

　Professor Harvey stood up and said, "Then let's go." And he left without hesitation.

　Dark and his group soon arrived at the Elven camp—the outskirts of the forest.

　Before entering the forest, Dark summoned "Shami" and held it in his arms like a pet.

　Chris naturally slipped into his shadow. Aury and Angry followed on either side of him. Professor Harvey had disappeared as they approached the forest.

　And so, before stepping into the forest, Dark stopped and looked at the deserted area.

　The long-eared elf dressed in green appeared from the void; she was a grassland elf.

　The Moon Elves hold a very high status among the Elves, but their population is correspondingly small. Therefore, they recruit guards from other Elven tribes.

　The elves were also proud of this.

　The grassland elf from "St. Marian Academy" glanced at Dark's school uniform and asked directly.

　Dark smiled and nodded, "Yes. I'm a second-year student at St. Marian Academy. Could you please announce my presence?"

　"Wait a moment." The grassland elf's sharp eyes swept over Dark, Ollie, and Angrey's bodies before he stepped back and quickly disappeared into nature.

　Grassland spirits are born with the ability to blend into nature. Whether in the forest or on the grassland, they can hide and move stealthily at any time.

　Dak stood still and waited patiently.

　By observing the grassland spirit's reaction, he realized that he might be overreacting.

　A short while later, the grassland spirit reappeared. He said to Dark and the others, "Go in, this flower spirit will guide you."

　A little fairy with a bright flower blooming on its head flew out from behind the tree, and landed on "Shami" with a refreshing fragrance, and then... it stayed there and wouldn't leave!

　Dark tapped the little flower fairy's head, but it still hugged Shaymi, burying its small body in the green grass behind Shaymi and rubbing its face against her, showing no intention of getting up to give directions.

　Dak couldn't help but look at the grassland elf, whose face showed a slight embarrassment.

　"Wait a minute." He turned around, looking at the ground and silently chanting an incantation. A moment later, a cute little creature resembling a skeleton rat, but with clean, white skin, emerged from beneath the ground.

　“My summoned beasts will guide you,” he said.

　Dark smiled and nodded at him, then followed the summoned beast into the forest.

Chapter 935 Darkdemon and the Destruction of the Moon (4k)

　Flower fairies are a type of grass-type fairy. Their life form is somewhere between animal and elemental. High-level flower fairies can even master special abilities such as "elementalization".

　However, flower fairies who can master "elementalization" are extremely rare. Even within the elven realm, they are few and far between.

　The flower fairy that's clinging to "Shami" right now is just a low-level, ordinary flower fairy.

　Flower fairies and grassland fairies have a symbiotic relationship; flower fairies usually help grassland fairies green the environment and manage flower nurseries.

　Beyond that, they are all independent entities with their own thoughts and sovereignty.

　Dark ignored the flower fairy who was sucking Shaymi's breath and continued to carry Shaymi forward.

　When the elves were transforming this forest, they moved a large number of trees to the outer perimeter, forming a relatively dense tree wall.

　But once you leave this area of ​​tree-lined walls, the road ahead opens up dramatically. Along the way, flowers and plants grow in abundance on both sides, butterflies flutter about, and the road is full of vibrant life.

　In this kind of environment, "Shami's" magic is almost inexhaustible, and it is quite enjoying itself nestled in Dark's arms.

　A few minutes later, Dark and the others finally entered the forest under the guidance of the summoned beast, and the number of elves coming and going around them visibly increased.

　However, most elves only gave them a rather indifferent look when they encountered them, and very few elves showed them a friendly smile.

　However, this is the inescapable reality we face right now.

　The Elven race is not friendly to humans in the overall environment. This is a problem left over from history and an inevitable result of different races and cultures.

　The best period in their relationship was during the most intense war against the demons.

　Even then, the two sides only maintained a superficial cooperative relationship, and in essence, they were still fighting their own battles and had not integrated their military forces.

　Fortunately, the elves do not harbor any hatred towards ordinary humans, unlike some races that would call for their deaths on sight.