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

　For the second-year students, the interior of the castle in the dark was still quite novel. The patrolling golems would always appear in time to prevent them from going to dangerous places.

　With Dark leading the way, they were no longer targeted by the golems. As the orderly footsteps sounded, the group quickly ascended to the third floor of the castle.

　The castle's library and the bridges leading to the various towers are located on the second floor. Therefore, once you reach the third floor, almost no one enters.

　However, tonight is a banquet, and some people will sneak off to higher floors to do things that can't be known by others, only to be caught by patrolling golems or disciplinary committee members.

　Because the previous issues have not been fully resolved, the castle remains under martial law.

　For the students of St. Mary's College, this meant less freedom at night, but also a little more sense of security.

　"Let's start from here."

　Before the window, where moonlight streamed in, Dak took out "Scotty's Quill" from his bag and handed it to Robert.

　The students who had come for the first time immediately turned their attention to Robert, watching how he activated and used "Scotty's Quill." Dark glanced at the students and naturally sensed a lot of "greed."

　But hidden within these many emotions of "greed" is a...

　The point is the extremely abrupt "bliss".

　This made him want to cover his head.

　This newly acquired mental ability always brings things that are out of place.

　Fortunately, Eudora's position in his heart was far less than that of Diana, so it did not increase his "ecstasy".

　However, sincerity is always the ultimate weapon.

　If this ability is activated normally, it's like Eudora is continuously forcibly implanting "sincerity" into his mind, and no one knows what will happen in the future.

　Therefore, Dark immediately realized that he should seriously study how to temporarily turn off this mental ability.

　While he was pondering, Robert had successfully activated "Scotty's Quill," with Witt cheering him on from the side.

　The quill pen, radiating a divine aura, began to spin slowly in Robert's palm.

　Perhaps because the "divine cause" within the castle was more active tonight than it was at the same time last week, "Scody's quill" soon pointed out the direction.

　As soon as Dak lifted his foot, he saw Witt already pulling Robert along, running in the direction indicated by "Scotty's Quill".

　"Um……"

　Dark watched the backs of the two men and everyone else who hurriedly caught up, and felt quite relieved.

　But not everyone started running.

　Yudora Envi stood still, her fingers twisted together, her chin slightly lowered, her bangs obscuring her eyelashes, appearing somewhat hesitant.

　Perhaps because it had been a while since she had initiated a conversation with Dak, she suddenly felt a little nervous.

　“Let’s go.” But Dark lifted his foot and took two or three steps past her.

　"Ah, um," she responded softly, then quickly followed.

　The two figures disappeared into the darkness, and soon stepped into the white light emanating from "Scotty's Quill".

　The group then ascended to the fourth floor of the castle, finally stopping in front of a door. Robert reached out and touched it, activating the hidden trial entrance on the door.

　Witt, who was standing next to him, spontaneously became a guide, explaining the precautions for this hidden trial to the other students.

　Robert himself stared at the black vortex, quietly swallowed, and nervously gathered his strength.

　"Don't be nervous, Robert, this time it will go very smoothly," Witt quickly encouraged him after noticing this.

　Robert immediately looked up and said, "No, I'm not nervous at all! Don't talk nonsense! Shut up and watch my performance!"

　The sound was muffled, and its echo could be heard in the darkness. Then, Robert reached out and was sucked into the black vortex, entering the "Hidden Trial".

　"How long will this hidden trial take?" Heidi Euphemia asked, frowning and crossing her arms.

　“It could take anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour,” Teddy Dorron replied immediately.

　“Really?” Heidi said. “If we calculate at twenty minutes per person, then three people can finish in an hour. There are eleven of us here, including Robert. If all goes well, it will take four hours to finish. It’s nine o’clock now, which means it will be one o’clock in the morning, so it’s not too late.”

　"Can those who finish the trial first go first?" Princess Annaclalisa asked.

　"Duh! Of course you can!" Angie took the opportunity to tap her on the head. Dark glanced at them and said, "It's possible, but you'll be the last three in line."

　"Ah!" Anna and Angie exclaimed in surprise, "Why should I suggest following the rules of the royal capital—the royal family has priority!"

　Dark said calmly, "This is St. Marian's Academy." "Then ladies first!"

　“Then let’s prioritize grades!” the two said in unison. But Dark ignored them.

　Seeing that he ignored her, the two princesses became even more mischievous. For one thing, the chill unique to the castle was somewhat dispelled.

　After nearly half an hour of this commotion, Robert Broheim finally emerged from the entrance to the hidden trial. He was covered in sweat, pale, and clearly looked unwell.

　Witt was startled and quickly stepped forward to support him, asking worriedly, "How are you, Robert?"

　After a long while, Robert slowly shook his head and said with a gloomy expression, "No."

　This is clearly not very good news.

　The hidden trial has only just begun tonight, and the first person to participate has already failed.

　The atmosphere at the scene suddenly turned sour.

　Fortunately, Robert was the first to fail, so the students' expectations were still somewhat acceptable.

　"Next, Doron, you go."

　While the students were still wondering what had happened to Robert, Dak had already called out the name of the second person.

　Doron has a good understanding of the hidden trials and doesn't need to learn from Robert.

　He took the "Scotti's Quill" and activated it smoothly. Then he stared intently at the floating quill until it went from spinning to standing upright before he relaxed and turned to walk away, following the quill's guidance.

　"Let's go, catch up first."

　Dak gave a reminder, and everyone quickly followed Doron and started running.

　Witt patted Robert on the back and led him after them.

　Not long after, they stopped in a corner on the fifth floor.

　After triggering the hidden trial, Doron glanced back at Luo, who looked dejected.

　Bert gritted his teeth slightly and decisively entered the trial.

　At this moment, the rest of the group gathered together.

　Dark then said, "Robert, tell me, what did you experience in the hidden trial?"

Chapter 1350 Robert's Dragon-Slaying Trial (4k)

　The dim classroom was illuminated by the light of the magic lamp, and the wind that followed swept away the dust that had accumulated over the years.

　The students found their seats and waited for Robert to gather his thoughts.

　Witt patted Robert on the shoulder and comforted him, "Tell us in detail about your experience in the hidden trial, and we can help analyze it to see where the problem lies. There will be many more opportunities to trigger the hidden trial, so don't give up because of one or two failures."

　That being said, he also knew that the highly active "divine cause" was the key reason why they could trigger the "hidden trial" so easily.

　Once tonight is over, it will become increasingly difficult to trigger the "hidden trial".

　However, the "hidden trial" is something that has always existed in the castle and will not actually disappear. Even without a suitable environment or the guidance of "Scody's quill", there is still a chance of triggering it, only the probability of triggering it is extremely small.

　So, if it's just a matter of opportunity, then yes, it exists.

　Robert wasn't really stupid; of course he could think of these things. But since it was Witt's comforting words, he accepted it and, after gathering his thoughts, began to recount them.

　—Just consider this some experience for those who come after. With this in mind, Robert began to speak eloquently.

　A few minutes later, everyone roughly knew what he had experienced in that "hidden trial".

　This is Robert's second time entering the "Hidden Trial," and like the first time, it is the "Hidden Trial" of the "Knight Academy."

　This means that his trial mission is still themed around "heroes." And indeed it is.

　He plays the role of "hero" in this "trial mission".

　As a student of the Knights Academy and the closest friend of the Son of the Hero, Robert knows a little more stories about "heroes" than most people.

　Moreover, deep down, he also harbors a longing to become a "hero".

　However, because the predicted future hero was his close friend, he never revealed this idea.

　"Becoming a warrior companion to a 'hero' is actually quite nice."

　In the stillness of the night, he would sometimes comfort himself in this way.

　Therefore, he was very excited from the very beginning to be able to play the role of a "hero" in this "trial mission".

　Of course, the "hero" here refers to a "hero candidate" who possesses "heroic qualities".

　The first thing Robert did after getting into character was to check his "Holy Sword".

　Then, unexpectedly, it was discovered that it was a "Dragon-Slaying Sword" with the property of "slaying dragons".

　In the legends that have been passed down for a long time, the "evil dragon" that threatens the survival of mankind is also a villainous character comparable to the "demon king".

　"The hero slays the dragon" is a classic theme in this type of story.

　Robert immediately realized that his "trial mission" this time was to slay a dragon!

　Dragon Slayer

　Could Robert really slay a dragon with just a "Dragon-Slaying Holy Sword"? Instead of arrogantly rushing into the deep mountains where dragons might exist, Robert chose to test his current abilities first before heading to the town to inquire about dragons.

　As a result, he discovered that his current ability was only equivalent to a second-tier six-star magical spirit, and even with the "Dragon Slayer Holy Sword," he could only reach the level of eight or nine stars at most.

　Eight- or nine-star magical spirits are already extremely strong in most situations, if we only consider their combat abilities.

　However, he was about to face a dragon!

　Although the power levels of dragons vary greatly, a "wicked dragon" capable of destroying a town must possess at least a nine-star or higher combat strength.

　Furthermore, considering the immense power of the dragon, it's far superior to any ordinary nine-star magical spirit.

　Robert immediately realized that even with the "Dragon Slayer" property of the "Dragon Slayer Sword," he could not kill the evil dragon by himself.

　Then what he needs to do is very clear: first, he needs to gather his companions!

　There are indeed lone "heroes," but they are a very small minority.

　The vast majority of "heroes" are beings who embody "justice" to the extreme, and have a deep understanding of "justice fighting one against one".

　So Robert headed straight for town, intending to find companions there.

　On his way to town, he encountered merchants attacked by monsters, noble ladies being chased by mysterious figures, and other such common occurrences, all of which he bravely intervened to help. Before even entering the town, he had already made a name for himself.

　When he arrived at the tavern where adventurers gathered to inquire about news, the story being told by word of mouth had already become the tale of a mysterious hero.

　He sat down, listening to the adventurers' constant praise of the "hero," feeling incredibly smug. He thought that once he revealed his identity, countless adventurers would flock to him, ready to choose from.

　However, he had just taken a sip of his drink when he saw a richly dressed, distinguished young man enter the tavern. The young man carried a massive black iron sword on his back, emanating an aura remarkably similar to the [Holy Sword] in his hand.

　That was also a "Holy Sword"! "A Candidate for Hero!"

　Robert immediately recognized the man's identity and felt a strange sense of panic.

　Zhang. Immediately following, the young man who had just entered the tavern got straight to the point, asking, "I heard there are dragons here?"

　As soon as he finished speaking, the entire tavern erupted in chaos.

　At this point in time, with this demeanor, this imposing presence, and this opening line, who else could it be but the "hero" who recently appeared outside the town?

　Then the boisterous adventurers received a very humble reply: "I'm just an ordinary 'Hero Candidate'."

　The adventurers held this "hero candidate" in even higher esteem. Robert, standing in the corner, gaped, watching in disbelief as the young man was surrounded by everyone, becoming the center of attention in the tavern.

　A year or two ago, given Robert's personality at that time, he would likely have already slammed his fist on the table and started arguing with the young man, his face flushed and neck red. But this time, Robert considered himself mature and restrained that impulse. He even thought that as long as the "hero candidate" had the ability to slay the dragon, what did it matter if he gave him all the fame?

　Anyway, this is just a trial world, and everything is illusory. As long as the young man can successfully slay the dragon and save the town, his mission will be completed.

　Reaping the rewards without sowing isn't necessarily a bad thing.

　So Robert didn't cause trouble, but just listened attentively.

　The adventurers eagerly told the young man about the "evil dragon".

　The dragon's tracks were first discovered a few months ago, but at the time, they were only scattered rumors and did not attract much attention.

　It wasn't until a month ago, on a dark and quiet night, that the evil dragon with dark attributes silently sneaked into the town, causing huge losses to the property of a certain resident.