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

　Every wish made through the Holy Grail is joyful. But the selection process is always incredibly frustrating. Dark is also considering what to wish for this time.

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Chapter 1359 The Cycle of Hero and Demon King (7k)

　Around 5 o'clock, all rewards except for the "Holy Grail" wish were distributed.

　Afterwards, the contestants from each college left the classroom one after another. In the final moments of this college competition, at least the prizes were satisfactory.

　Even the substitutes from the lowest-ranked public magic academy received roughly the same prizes.

　As the champions, the students from St. Mary's Academy naturally received higher-quality prizes.

　The prizes for substitute players are of slightly lower quality than those for main event players.

　But for them, who didn't put in much effort during the competition, it was already a much-desired reward.

　With these high-quality materials, their path to becoming a mage will surely be much smoother.

　If these prizes can be quickly "monetized" and used to enhance one's current strength, a snowballing effect will surely be achieved at the upcoming masquerade ball.

　As for the main competition participants...

　Dark glanced at the list that Pandora had submitted and knew that she was planning something grand.

　In short, after the rewards were distributed, the contestants from St. Mary's Academy all returned to their dormitories, put away their championship prizes, and then hurriedly left their dormitories to gather at the castle gate and head together to the Dragon Taming Platform.

　When they arrived at the Dragon Training Platform, the War Totem Academy team, which was in the most urgent return journey, had already taken off from the platform.

　Most of them returned by carriage. But some rode flying mounts, pulling their carriages around the castle. One by one, the orc students leaned out of the carriage windows, looking at the students of St. Marian Academy who had come out to see them off, and waved slightly.

　Even though they knew that life back in the orc kingdom wouldn't be easy, they lived for the moment, enjoying the present moment. During their nearly month-long exchange program, even the orc participants made a few friends, and all felt a pang of sadness at parting.

　This departure means we don't know when we'll meet again.

　The canine orc leader of the War Totem Academy was most eagerly awaiting the mission. But his anticipation wasn't out of gratitude, but rather out of worry about its failure.

　He was ordered to find the heir to the Behemoth royal family, but was met with a strong refusal, one that left no room for negotiation.

　"Smooth sailing."

　Dark stood plainly in the crowd, waving slowly at the carriage of the War Totem Academy.

　At the window at the back of the carriage, Spike Leon had almost half his body sticking out and was waving vigorously in their direction.

　Suddenly, as the carriage returned to the dragon-training platform, he raised his voice and roared, "Goodbye, Professor!"

　"Goodbye."

　Dark held his palm out to him and said softly, "I hope to see you again at next year's academy championship." Then the carriage sped past.

　Dark put his hand down, glanced back at Professor Nini hiding in the corner, his thoughts still unclear.

　"open."

　Professor Sylph raised her wand and tapped it lightly. Suddenly, a transparent barrier appeared above the academy, and a circular portal opened through the barrier.

　The War Totem Academy team suddenly plunged into the portal and vanished from the students' sight, leaving behind only a fierce gust of wind as powerful as an orc's.

　Followed by.

　The public magic academy's team also took off from the Dragon Training Platform.

　Although the Public Magic Armor Academy unfortunately finished last in this academy championship, the pressure on its contestants was far less than that on the orcs of the War Totem Academy.

　After a night of rest, most of the goblins and dwarves recovered and even came up with new plans.

　As their carriage passed over the castle, suddenly a goblin picked up a sack and aimed it at the window. Instantly, countless promotional cards rained down, all featuring information about the "giant robot."

　Whether these promotions were effective or not is unknown, but those colorful cards certainly added a lot to the "farewell" atmosphere.

　After the team from the Public Magic Academy passed through the barrier and left the academy, it was the turn of the contestants from the Elf Magic Academy.

　A group of Moon Elf contestants chattered away, holding Aurora's hands, until they reluctantly left when it was time to go.

　Princess Lucia Artemis suddenly jumped up and gave Dark a big hug, attracting all sorts of stares.

　Dark was caught off guard by the sudden hug. But he maintained his aristocratic demeanor and calmly said goodbye.

　The Elf Magic Academy only managed fifth place in this Academy Championship. However, judging from their players, they have potential. If there is a next Academy Championship, they will definitely be a formidable opponent.

　After the Elf Magic Academy was seen off, the Ocean Magic Academy team boarded the luxurious cruise ship studded with agate and pearls.

　The students, who had been watching this area closely, couldn't help but stare at the backs of the sea creatures.

　The existence of the sea creatures has always been synonymous with "mystery" for any human student. However, after a month of close contact, the students gradually discovered that although some sea creatures do not conform to human aesthetics, their actual living habits are not fundamentally different from those of humans.

　Especially the captain of the senior group—Selena Teresa—who at first glance appears to be completely human, and to this day, no one knows her specific race.

　.

　However, the most popular among the sea creatures is still the innocent and charming mermaid girl, the one favored by the sea god.

　As Dak looked up at the cruise ship taking off, he suddenly noticed a sharp, piercing gaze coming from the deck. He couldn't help but turn his head and meet the person's eyes.

　—But it was the Naga boy, Timdoris.

　But as soon as their eyes met, Timdoris snorted coldly and turned away from the side of the ship.

　Finally, what floated in the air was only the moon, eight bark, nine.

　dense forest.

　Aisalia Patus sat on the "swing" between two treetops, swinging her legs as she gazed at the mermaid girl on the deck, her thoughts seemingly drifting to the sea as the cruise ship sailed away.

　...

　Suddenly, Disney Neham and Tiffany Neham appeared and grabbed Dark's hands, one on each side.

　Just when Dak thought they had something to say goodbye to, the siblings suddenly glared at each other, as if they hadn't discussed their actions beforehand. Now they were each grabbing one hand and even fighting over it.

　"Tiffany..."

　"Disney..."

　A gentle breeze carried the presence of Parvana, the deputy lord of the "Sky City".

　Lemaître's voice reached their ears.

　"I'm coming."

　Both of them grabbed Dak's hand tightly, and then ran away before Dak could say anything.

　Dark was slightly taken aback, then saw a gentle breeze suddenly gather in both of his palms.

　He gathered it up, and it transformed into a transparent stone in his palm.

　Dak suddenly realized that he had not prepared a farewell gift for the siblings.

　"I didn't give a gift, but I received one instead... Oh well, if I have the chance to go to Sky City, I'll try to make up for it."

　He suddenly chuckled, then carefully put away the two "Sky Stones," and watched the siblings board the "Sky Ship."

　The reason why "Sky City" participated in the Academy Championship was not just for the competition itself. Dark often saw Parvana Lemaître going in and out of the principal's office, which obviously meant that she had some kind of plan with the principal.

　But those things had nothing to do with him as a student, and he wasn't planning to get involved in everything.

　Soon after.

　[Sky Boat] passes through the barrier.

　The students from Sky Magic Academy also left the academy.

　With this, all five alien academies have left, leaving only the Royal Academy of the Kingdom and the Holy Mystic Academy, both belonging to humans.

　The contestants from the Holy Ritual Academy were relatively aloof, but the "Saint Sons" and "Saint Daughters" who had previously studied and exchanged ideas at St. Mary's Academy had good relationships with the students in their respective grades.

　In particular, "Holy Son" Evan Pearson has become very close with the third-year students of St. Mary's College this month.

　Before they boarded the carriage, they were surrounded by students from their respective grades with whom they had a good relationship, who were stuffing gifts into their hands.

　Dak shook his head slightly and turned to look in the other direction.

　The Holy See's chief archbishop, Calenoris, was speaking animatedly before Pandora Doragon.

　He looked quite excited.

　But Pandora's gaze grew colder and colder.

　Seeing that the atmosphere over there was getting worse and even the temperature was dropping, Dark couldn't help but lift his foot.

　But before he could even begin, Hephaestus Drogon suddenly appeared from the side, glaring fiercely at the Archbishop, as if he were about to tear him apart at the slightest provocation.

　However, the Archbishop's will was not to be trifled with. He completely ignored Hephaestus's dragon might, betting that she would not dare to make a move in the academy, and continued to talk incessantly to Pandora and Doragon.

　It wasn't until Professor Sylph walked away with an unhappy expression that Galenoris suddenly slipped something into Pandora's palm and left reluctantly.

　As Calenoris turned to leave, Evan Pearson and Audrey Joan, as if they had heard a message, also bid farewell to their students and departed.

　Justin Wayne, who was also standing nearby, said goodbye to his former classmates.

　He hadn't experienced farewell when he transferred schools, but now he was making up for it. Even when the Holy Church Mystic Academy's procession left, it was perfectly synchronized, like a ceremonial guard.

　Dark pondered what Archbishop Calenoris wanted to see Senior Sister Pandora about, and then he saw the two little princesses complaining about something to the Royal Academy team.

　Beside them, Prince Charles Clarissa appeared to be trying to seduce his senior, Elliot Clarissa.

　Dak's gaze shifted slightly and landed on Quintina, only to find that she had already gotten into the car alone.

　Suddenly, his brain seemed to sound another warning, and his eyes subconsciously scanned the people from the Royal Academy of the Kingdom, but he didn't see anything.

　This made him hesitate for a moment, a faint doubt arising in his heart. Powerful or exceptionally talented prophets often have this feeling.

　They would use divination techniques to interpret their premonitions, whether good or bad.

　But nowadays, divination is no longer a matter of accuracy; prophets are afraid of being misled and dare not perform divination easily.

　Darke had become increasingly adept at sensing this premonition lately. But no matter how much she thought about it, she still couldn't figure out the problem.

　Where is it located?

　Upon closer reflection, it might just be a scene he glimpsed that moved him, rather than something related to a prophecy.

　After all, it was just a tiny bit, not even a premonition.

　Soon after, the contestants from the Royal Academy of the Kingdom also boarded the carriages.

　As the Royal Academy procession entered the barrier exit, Charles Clarissa lifted the curtain of the carriage and suddenly revealed a bright smile towards the castle of St. Mary's Academy.

　This trip to St. Mary's College will surely be a turning point in his life.

　The sun sets in the west, and the evening glow floats in the sky.

　With the departure of all seven colleges, St. Marian College gradually returned to its former tranquility.

　This grand inaugural academy championship has come to a complete end.

　Although the fermentation it brings is destined to be far-reaching, that's a matter for later.

　The students returned to the castle; those who were supposed to go to the library went to the library, and those who were supposed to go back to their dormitories went back to their dormitories.

　The monsters in the dense forest continued building the temple. Dark also needed to take Ergani to the forest to choose a site.

　Instead of heading to the cafeteria with the students, he turned and walked towards Professor Sylph and the others, naturally blending in with them.

　"How is the situation?" he asked.

　Professor Sylph said, "Sister Carlian checked twice, once in the morning and once at noon. The probability that Witt is parasitized is extremely low."

　“Good thing,” Darke laughed.

　Professor Sylph continued, "The soul flames of those two counterparts have been preserved. However, they have only been twisted into a single soul particle, temporarily maintaining their immortality. As for the specific treatment method, it is still under discussion."

　Dark said, "We really need to be careful, especially..." Professor Sylph nodded and said, "Regarding that aspect, Steven sent a message saying that he has induced the relevant memories. However, due to the loss of memories caused by the annihilation of spirituality, only a portion of them are available. Nevertheless, we can still figure out some of the details. Let's go take a look together after dinner."

　“Okay.” Darke then followed the professors to the cafeteria for dinner. Since matters concerning the Demon King were top secret, they didn't discuss them in detail in the cafeteria.

　Dak then steered the conversation toward the Holy Mystic Academy.

　“You think Galenoris is trying to poach people?” Professor Sylph said, poking at beans, but she didn’t seem to care.

　"Poaching" Dark recalled the previous situation, and it seemed that there was indeed some truth to it.

　But given what Pandora and Aunt Hephaest had experienced before, what right did the Holy Church have to poach their members?

　Furthermore, aren't the Holy Church staunch supporters of pure-blooded humans? What gives them the right to poach people?