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

　This allowed him to quickly master the "waveguide shield" and finally acquire the technology to provide instant protection.

　Fifteen minutes later, Dark slowly withdrew from his position and exhaled a long breath. During his morning training, he had a very obvious feeling of being strengthened. It was just like when he first received Ergani's "Blessing of Wisdom," and he felt a sense of rebirth and transformation.

　Although the feeling wasn't as strong as before, it was still quite noticeable.

　He returned to the hall, sat cross-legged in meditation, and examined himself inward, finally discovering a clue.

　—The divinity emanating from him has become even stronger!

　In the context of "saint," it means that the degree of "saintification" has been further enhanced.

　The so-called "sanctification" is actually a transformation into a god. Although he is not a "saint"...

　Well, actually, if we use the universal concept of "saint" to distinguish, it's hard to say that he isn't a "saint".

　However, his life form is still quite different from that of a conventional "saint".

　"It seems to be the feedback I'm getting from Serena becoming a true god." Dark was not happy about the increase in divinity.

　He remained completely calm, like a still lake. The impact of Serena becoming a "true god" on him would certainly be more than just that.

　He needs more time to figure things out.

　"Looks like I've got something to do today..."

　He had originally planned to try weapon forging, but now he had something more important to do and needed to postpone it.

　After finishing his morning exercise, Dak had breakfast with Yalvette and Claire. He then continued to explore the changes within himself.

　After receiving Apollo's gift, his affinity for "light" surged, causing a slight imbalance in his magical attributes.

　But he needed this, so he was just happy.

　But to his utter surprise, before the forging of "Pride V" began, he received feedback from "Moon Goddess" on his path to godhood.

　This also caused his affinity for "darkness" to surge, and the light and dark attributes of magic were now balanced again...

　This is not to say that Serena can be compared to Apollo's divine power.

　Rather, Apollo only bestowed upon him a certain degree of reward, while Serena was a god he created himself.

　Therefore, the feedback he receives from Serena will be greater and more obvious.

　However, he was unaware that what he considered "big" was actually a greatly reduced size!

　If the "Magic Path" has been forged, he will probably become a god on the spot, and that would be a truly great reward!

　The surge in Dark affinity has brought Dark's Light and Dark attributes back into balance.

　This also means that after he transforms into "BlackGatomon" using the "Advanced Transformation Charm", he will have to put in even more effort to evolve into "Knightmon".

　This was completely unexpected.

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　But then again.

　While the Light and Dark attributes have returned to balance, it's a positive balance. The increase in Light and Dark affinity is exactly the same.

　Furthermore, along with the increase in affinity for light and darkness, there is also an increased talent for comprehending the power of the sun and the moon.

　The sun and moon symbolize "pride" and "bliss," respectively. As Darke's understanding of the power of the sun and moon deepens, his comprehension and mastery of "pride" and "bliss" will naturally also increase.

　These are all benefits.

　Furthermore, while Apollo's gift did not grant him any buffs during daytime activities, Serena's feedback did ensure he slept more soundly at night.

　If there is moonlight, it can even have an additional energy-restoring effect. And if a person can sleep well at night, they will naturally have more energy the next day.

　Therefore, being able to sleep soundly at night is crucial for him to maintain his condition over a long period of time.

　As for whether there will be any buffs when traveling at night...

　Since he did not go out last night, Dak cannot be certain yet.

　Tonight, we could give it a try.

　……

　For the rest of the morning, Dak spent exploring his own changes and getting familiar with his increased strength.

　He used the "Moon God Armament" to evolve his weaponry and skillfully employed the "Moon Artifact" in combat.

　When fighting against an opponent of similar strength, the level of combat skill is the key to victory or defeat.

　The weapon variations of the "Moon Artifact" can further enhance the advantage of combat skills.

　Human beings have limits, but skills have no limits.

　When their strength levels were comparable, Alvitt was even able to fight against Ares, the "God of War".

　However, for Dark, pushing the limits of skill to its limits is not very cost-effective.

　Although he was "greedy," he wasn't so incapable of distinguishing between what was important and what was not.

　In short, relying on his advantage as the son of a Valkyrie to ensure that his combat skills don't become a weakness is the limit he can currently achieve.

　The "Moon Goddess Mirror Shield" from the "Moon Artifacts" can be transformed into any weapon. But the most crucial one is actually the "Moon Goddess Bow," as its powerful control is simply too overwhelming.

　Following the "Moon Goddess Bow" are the swords and spears; the 50% defense penetration often proves effective against the generally high-defense "God Cards."

　I just don't know how much of that 50% defense penetration will actually be effective in a real battle.

　After noon.

　Like Alvita, Dark studied the secondary alchemy of the "Pisces Gold Armor".

　Having already forged two divine pieces of equipment, Arvit has now gained a great deal of experience in how to deify the "Golden Armor".

　However, it is still very difficult to complete the entire process from research to experimentation to completion in one day.

　Therefore, today's focus is more on how to refine it. But that's exactly what Dark wants to learn.

　Therefore, he stayed close to Alvitt throughout the day, carefully observing her every move, and trying to understand and remember the logic behind her actions.

　The so-called holiday is "studying at home".

　This has not changed even in this world.

　However, "studying at home" at least eliminates the risk to one's life, making it much more relaxing than going out to explore.

　Time passed quickly, and Dak benefited greatly.

　As evening approached, he left the residence as planned. Claire, Aquinita, and Serena accompanied him. Alvett and Angry remained at the temple residence, the former conducting research and the latter serving as his assistant.

　Meanwhile, another group of maids skilled in cooking had already begun preparing dinner.

　Although there is no banquet tonight, please make it as lavish as possible to welcome us.

　"..." The journey took about an hour and a half.

　By the time Dak left the temple's residence, exited the "God's Kingdom," and passed through the part of the temple located in the real world, arriving at the temple's outer residence, it was nearly 7:30 PM.

　After asking the staff at the camp, he waited patiently. After waiting for nearly an hour, shadowy figures finally appeared in the snow outside the camp.

　The maid in charge of managing the outer perimeter of the palace went to wait outside the snow mountain early this morning, and finally the "outside help" arrived.

　Although Dark said that such a "formal" approach was unnecessary, the other party was, after all, a god, and the investigation team could not afford to be negligent in the slightest, neither morally nor logically.

　Once the two sides successfully reunited, Aquinita's deputy brought the "foreign aid" back to the base, and it wasn't until now that they arrived.

　Dark sensed her approach and, together with Claire and Aquinita, went to the entrance of the encampment to greet her.

　The snow near the entrance quietly stopped, and several figures walked from afar, gradually becoming clearer.

　Besides the maid who was in charge of welcoming them, there were only two "outside helpers." In fact, Dark only invited one "outside helper," and the other was just accompanying them as a "servant."

　As their eyes met, Dark immediately greeted them with a smile. The newcomers were none other than Ergan, the "Goddess of Wisdom," and the "Water Angel" she had brought from the heavenly court of the Twelve Gods.

　As the last surviving angel in Heaven, its existence should have been taboo.

　But since Ergane has already gained Athena's approval, the existence of a mere "water angel" is naturally insignificant.

　It has now completely broken away from the Heavenly Court and joined Ergani's ranks. This time, Ergani traveled thousands of miles from the academy, and since it was inconvenient for her to bring anyone else, she only took the "Water Angel" with her.

　Along the way, we had another person who could handle miscellaneous tasks.

　The "Water Angel" was naturally more than willing to serve Ergani, and the two enjoyed their time together quite a bit.

　"You've finally arrived. You must be tired from your journey." Dark took the small bag from Ergani's hand and said casually.

　“It’s not hard work.” Ergane frowned slightly, her gaze sweeping over Dark’s shoulder before landing on Serena, who was standing at the entrance.

　She was certainly aware of the "Soul of the Moon Goddess," but she was somewhat surprised by Serena's transformation.

　The group did not linger at the entrance of the camp, but exchanged only a few pleasantries before entering and arriving at the warm interior.

　"So the House of Nobles has won!" A surprised voice quickly came from inside the room.

　Ergane nodded slightly and then briefly recounted what had happened at the academy in the past few days.

　The main focus of the discussion was naturally on the Academy Cup.

　Dark was filled with emotion upon hearing about the Fools' House's rise in the Academy Cup and Gina Grant's graduation as the top student of the sixth year.

　It's a pity that Gina Grant is already a graduate. Otherwise, the House of Fools would be even more competitive next year.

　However, the Noble Academy and the Magic Academy will not be left behind, but the future of the Knight Academy seems a bit uncertain.

　I wonder if, a year from now, Vittoria, now a fourth-grader, will be able to shoulder the responsibility.

　In short, it was quite a pleasant surprise that this year's House of Nobles was able to successfully defend its title.

　Diana and Rose's strong performances in both the dungeon battles and duel battles were crucial.

　Furthermore, Anna Clarissa's outstanding performance was also a surprise. The once mischievous little princess seems to have developed a sense of responsibility.

　Dark imagined how exciting this year's Academy Cup would be, and couldn't help but feel a deep regret that he couldn't be there to cheer them on.

　The group only rested briefly at their camp outside the temple before setting off again. It would take another hour and a half to travel from outside the temple to the inner palace of the "divine kingdom," so they had to hurry.

　As for matters related to the temple, we can only discuss them on the way.

　Dark kept talking the whole way, almost repeating to Ergany everything Aquinita had told him.

　Ergani quickly learned the details of the "Snow Mountain Goddess Temple" and also learned about Serena's process of forging her divinity in the "Divine Kingdom".

　Before Dark could continue, she said, "Since she can acquire knowledge and memories by devouring dreams, all we need to do is create dreams for her to devour."

　Dark blinked: "Brain in a vat"

　Ergane smiled faintly: "Using the 'Beast of Life' as an intermediary, I can impart the knowledge she desires."

　Serena had been eavesdropping from the very beginning, and now she immediately draped herself over Ergani's arm, beaming with joy.

　Everyone knows that studying is both wonderful and difficult!

　Ergani also taught magical spirits, imparting knowledge to them; she is the best teacher in Ergani's heart!

　Dark sensed her thoughts and could only shake his head helplessly.

　The teachings personally imparted by the "God of Wisdom" are naturally flawless, but they can easily lead to the bad habit of using things without thinking.

　However, if Serena can quickly acquire the necessary knowledge, it will be a great benefit to them as well.

　Therefore, he declined to comment.

　Ten p.m.

　Dark brought Ergani to the palace compound, casually waving away the maids who came to welcome him, and stepped directly into the compound.

　Upon entering the hall, a fragrant aroma wafts through the air, making one's mouth water.

　Dak couldn't help but feel a little hungry.

　But just as he was about to ask Ergani if ​​she wanted to eat immediately, he saw that her gaze had already turned to the "divine bodies" that had not yet been unearthed.

　Dak had explained the relationship between the "ice statue" and the "divine body" to her, which she found quite intriguing.

　Even the "god of wisdom" cannot, without the relevant authority, form a clear understanding of the power of "time" out of thin air.

　Moreover, of the "divine bodies" that are still in the hall and have not yet merged with the corresponding "ice statues," only three remain.

　Although Ergane could immediately discern the difference between the three "divine bodies," that feeling was actually very vague, mostly based on the "wisdom" of the "god of wisdom."

　However, she already had an idea in mind.