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

　The fact that "Demeter's blood" actively merged into "Demeter's dress" suggests there must be something fishy about this action.

　They couldn't guess out of thin air, but they could sense that the "Dress of Demeter" needed more "Blood of Demeter"!

　Since that's the case, then let's provide it with more divine blood!

　Professor Kazel took out his wand and immediately began summoning the fourth-tier magical spirits.

　By laying out offerings and making sacrifices layer by layer, Professor Kazel methodically summoned a twelve-star magical spirit.

　The magical sprite was over five meters tall, its entire body forged from black steel. But the surface of that black steel was as smooth as a mirror, clearly reflecting human faces.

　This is a Steel/Psychic type magical Pokémon—"Black Steel Golem"! "Black Steel Golem" is shaped like a golem and looks huge and clumsy, but it is actually very light and moves very fast.

　Moreover, it is not a magic spirit that focuses on defense, but an assassin with high attack and speed, specializing in mysterious ultimate moves.

　After Professor Kazel summoned it, he took out a bottle of potion and sprayed it on its body.

　Its mirror-like steel surface became even smoother and brighter after being sprinkled with the magic potion.

　Professor Cazell thus endowed it with the ability to reflect the green beam, enabling it to exert its full potential in the battle against the "Green Angel."

　Then he summoned a jet-black longsword and tossed it to the "Black Steel Golem".

　The longsword, once in the hands of the "Black Steel Puppet," was treated like a dagger.

　It brandished its longsword and sped toward the flower's stamen.

　As it ran, two steel plates unfolded on its back, resembling wings, and it actually took flight into the sky.

　Upon seeing it fly over, "The Bride of Stormwind" immediately released a humanoid form, which successfully transformed it into a "Green Angel"—and the amount of green jade liquid decreased further.

　The "Black Steel Golem" lured the "Green Angel" away from the flower's center and immediately accelerated its speed.

　Its figure almost disappeared into the air. Wounds kept appearing on the "Green Angel's" body.

　The "Green Angel" was not known for its speed, and it was completely unable to catch up with the "Black Steel Golem".

　Driven by rage, it unleashed its full power, unleashing a rain of green beams that filled the sky.

　However, the "Black Steel Golem" completely ignored the attack of the green beam, and the longsword in its hand gradually turned into a pitch-black shadow, silently wrapping around the body of the "Green Angel".

　The "Green Angel" unleashed its divine power, and the invisible impact shattered the shadow formed by the longsword.

　But when the "Black Steel Puppet" gripped the sword hilt and gave it a slight tremor, the shadow reformed into a sword.

　Its left hand stretched out and suddenly grasped, and countless black steel plates suddenly appeared around the "Green Angel".

　After appearing, the black steel plates suddenly converged toward the "Green Angel," forming a polyhedron of black steel.

　The "Black Steel Puppet" gripped its sword and thrust it forward. The longsword once again became a shadow, piercing through the black steel plate and penetrating the "Green Angel's" body.

Chapter 948 Darkdemon, Blood, Key, Disappearance (19k)

　"Pfft!"

　The black steel multifaceted structure disappeared into the air.

　The "Black Steel Puppet" appeared in layers, its longsword creating a series of sword shadows.

　Half of the "Green Angel's" body was shredded by the sword shadow, and green blood splattered everywhere.

　A steady voice sounded in his ear. The "Black Steel Golem" obeyed Professor Kazel's order and further severed the "Green Angel's" neck, holding its head in its hand.

　Its shattered lower body was pieced back together in an instant—there were even buds of flesh wriggling on the cut surface of its neck, as if it could be restored to its original state as long as the head was attached.

　However, no new head will grow on its body until that head is crushed.

　The "Black Steel Golem" carried the fourth "Green Angel" back to the academy's territory, holding its head in one hand and its body in the other.

　"Go get another one."

　Professor Kazel casually gave the order and began to extract the "blood of God" from the body of the fourth "Green Angel".

　On the other side, Bishop Sabrina Melville has only now extracted the "blood of God" from the first "Green Angel".

　She glanced at Professor Kazel with a hint of helplessness and quickly gave orders to the Twin Paladins.

　The Twin Paladins nodded slightly, then added "Holy Protection" before flying back to the flower's heart.

　Albert Grantham was actually a bit disheveled after dealing with the first "Green Angel." But having learned from that experience, he believed he could take down the next "Green Angel" much faster.

　Emily Grantham, however, was wary of the two magical sprites from the academy.

　Previously, no one knew that the green jade liquid was a mixture of divine blood. Now, not only do they know, but it has also been extracted from the "Green Angel's" body, giving everyone present a basis for competition.

　Professor Sylph's "Bride of Stormwind" is hovering above the flower's center. Professor Kazel's "Blacksteel Golem" is also flying in.

　Both sides have now taken two "Green Angels". If they want another one, they will have to snatch it from their opponent.

　Emily Grantham was not afraid of the "Blacksteel Golem" or the "Bride of Stormwind".

　But the "Wind King's Crown" and "Wind Bride" worn by the "Bride of Stormwind" sent a chill down his spine.

　Moreover, if a fight were to break out, their archmages would not be able to stand by and do nothing.

　Previously, Dark Deacon's infinitely resurrected "Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragons" had also caused him some trouble.

　Ideally, everyone would get what they need without competing or fighting.

　Emily Grantham didn't consider herself greedy, and she could accept a stalemate.

　What are the forces present, not just two, but three? Who is the third party?

　Emily said she didn't know him at all!

　But at this moment, the unknown third party made a new move.

　Count Stanley Longfellow arrived at the academy's position with his guards. His gaze swept over Dark and the others before finally settling on Dark Dimon.

　Stanley Longfellow's face instantly lit up with a friendly smile as he walked up to Dark and said, "Dark Dimon."

　"What?" Dak could tell what the count was thinking just by looking at his expression.

　A few minutes earlier, he could have sat down with Stanley Longfellow and discussed the deal. But now, knowing that the "Dress of Demeter" could absorb the "Blood of Demeter," he had no room to back down.

　If the Holy Church over there weren't also formidable opponents, he might have even sought to take over the entire region.

　The current situation is that he doesn't know how much "Demeter's Blood" the "Dress of Demeter" needs to absorb, so he can only collect as much as possible.

　If there are any left over at the end, there is a possibility of a transaction.

　Therefore, he did not immediately send Count Stanley the Wasteful away, but instead spoke with him amicably for a while.

　Stanley Longfellow did not beat around the bush; instead, he directly stated his needs this time.

　Dark asked with some surprise, "The blood of God? You want the blood of God?" Stanley Longfellow nodded and said, "Yes, I wonder if you are willing to give it up."

　Darke immediately laughed, "Count Longfellow, this is the blood of the gods!" Stanley Longfellow's lips curled slightly, and he said, "Of course I know it's the blood of the gods, so I've prepared the same blood of the gods to exchange with you. You see, isn't this a fair trade?"

　"Hmm," Dark frowned and said, "A trade in the blood of a god."

　Stanley Longfellow deliberately lowered his voice and said, "Of course, I have the blood of the twelve Porobos gods here as well. If you are also interested... we can exchange them."

　Dark narrowed his eyes, carefully observing Stanley Longfellow's expression.

　Although the academy has no interest in the so-called "guidance" or "inheritance," it is not the same as "the blood of the gods."

　The "blood of the gods" sent by Principal Arte might be a clue. The fact that the "Dermeter's Skirt" can autonomously absorb the "Dermeter's Blood" is also a clue.

　Count Stanley Longfellow himself once said that "the blood of God" is the key to opening the door.

　Therefore, it is clear that "blood of the gods" is a crucial element in any situation.

　Perhaps more (divine blood) will be needed to rescue Principal Arte.

　Now that we have the opportunity to obtain "divine blood" in addition to "Demeter's blood," there is no reason not to seize it.

　But what if this results in a shortage of "Demeter's Blood" needed for the "Dermeter's Skirt"?

　Dark's mind raced, and he immediately said, "Don't rush. I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

　He made his choice quickly.

　Although it's unknown which god the "blood of the gods" in Count Stanley Longfellow's possession belongs to, since it's in Count Stanley Longfellow's hands and won't suddenly disappear, so... what's wrong with letting it remain in his possession for now?

　The priority now is not to obtain the "blood of God" from Count Stanley Longfellow, but to satisfy the appetite of the "Dermeter's Skirt".

　Therefore, Dark reassured them, "I have received your sincerity. If we have extra 'Blood of Demeter,' we are willing to exchange it with you. But you must tell us specifically which god the 'Blood of God' you possess... or the one you wish to exchange it for, belongs to."

　Count Stanley Longfellow smiled and said, "Of course, that's no problem. What I'm here to exchange is Vulcan! Vulcan's 'Blood of God'!"

　"Vulcan" Dark's heart stirred, and he began to ponder.

　The twelve gods of Mount Polopus are actually the twelve Olympian gods. Among the twelve Olympian gods, the mention of "the god of fire" naturally brings to mind Hephaestus, the "god of fire and forging."

　However, among the original twelve Olympian gods, there was also a god of fire, namely Hestia, the "goddess of fire and hearth".

　Hestia, also known as the "Goddess of Sacred Fire," is the most sacred and ancient deity on Mount Olympus, and is considered one of the three goddesses of Mount Olympus, along with Athena and Artemis.

　However, it seems that Hestia later relinquished her position as one of the twelve Olympian gods to Dionysus, the god of wine.

　Dark's understanding of these myths was only superficial, and he could not be certain.

　At this moment, it is impossible to determine whether the twelve gods on Mount Polopus are Hestia, the "goddess of fire and hearth," or Dionysus, the "god of wine."

　After all, the twelve Polopos gods of this world are completely different individuals, except for their names and divine authority, which are similar to the twelve Olympian gods.

　They may have used some well-known allusions, but in reality, they didn't have as many intricate relationships as the twelve Olympian gods.

　Thinking of this, Dark asked directly, "The god of fire you're talking about, is it Hephaestus or Hestia?"

　Count Stanley Longfellow had clearly heard of these two gods, but he said quite naturally, "Hephaestus and Hestia are both gods of fire, and their divine powers are so similar that even those in the royal palace cannot distinguish them. Therefore, I also do not yet know which 'god of fire's' blood this is. But that doesn't matter, does it? Unless you already possess the blood of one of the 'gods of fire'."

　Dark smiled slightly and said, "You're right. So let's postpone our deal until we return to camp."

　Stanley Longfellow's expression stiffened, slightly unsure of what Dark Dimon meant.

　However, Dark added, "We're still in the midst of a crisis. Even if we wanted to make a deal, we should wait until it's safe. Besides... the blood of Demeter might not be as much as we think..."

　As he spoke, he turned to look at the flower stamens in the distance.

　It can be seen that the green liquid inside the flower's stamen has decreased by nearly one-third.

　In other words, the remaining green jade liquid can probably create eight more "Green Angels".

　If we consider the "blood of God" extracted by Professor Kazel as one drop, then there are eight drops of "blood of God" remaining.

　If it is divided equally with the Holy Church, that is four drops per person.

　This doesn't seem like a lot at first glance—if it weren't for that dress. However, the current situation is that the academy must acquire as much "blood of the gods" as possible.

　At this point, both sides were clearly aware of the situation.

　The Twin Paladins and the two professors' magical sprites were already above the flower's stamen.

　However, both sides remained relatively calm and did not engage in a full-blown fight. "The Bride of Stormwind" continued to nimbly kill the humanoid figure that was forming from the green jade liquid.

　The scene fell into silence for a while.

　Only Professor Kazel continued to extract the "blood of God" from the body of the fourth "Green Angel".

　Both sides are waiting for a certain opportunity.

　The mist, with its green veins spreading all around, continued to churn and advance inward. However, its pace had noticeably slowed, which was somewhat related to the current state of the "Flower of Demeter."

　Professor Kazel is increasing his speed.

　The "blood of the gods" within the fourth "Green Angel" was finally fully extracted, and in that instant, the "Green Angel's" body transformed into scattered specks of light.

　Professor Kazel placed the "Blood of God" into the "Orb of Truth" and handed it to Professor Sylph.

　Professor Sylph carefully placed the "Orb of Truth" into her bag, and then opened it from inside the bag.

　The "blood of the gods" within the "Orb of Truth" immediately flowed out on its own and seeped into the "Dermeter's Skirt" on her body.

　"not enough."

　A moment later, both Dark and Professor Cazell heard the same voice.

　Professor Cazell sighed, then looked up at Bishop Sabrina Melville and said, "This stalemate can't go on. Let's be more direct."

　Bishop Sabrina Melville asked, "What do you mean?" Professor Cazell turned to look at Professors Dark and Sylph, and said, "Neither of us will make a move. Let the students decide, shall we?"

　Bishop Sabrina Melville's gaze almost immediately locked onto Professor Sylph.

　But before she could speak, Professor Kazel said, "I withdraw 'Black Steel Golem.' She will no longer summon any magical spirits other than the one already in the arena; only Dark will enter the arena."