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

　……

　The subsequent final was even more meaningless.

　Diana's summoning speed was already quite fast, but she still couldn't break the 13-second barrier. Her most prized polar bear couldn't even be summoned before the match was over.

　……

　In the end, even Professor Jones couldn't help but cover his forehead.

　This was the first time she had ever participated in such a competition.

　The difference is too great!

　……

　This is the first bonus chapter since the book's release.

　I need a vote!

Chapter 47 Darkdemon's Learning Secrets

　The final battle lesson.

　After awarding the champion a prize of 1000 credits, Professor Jones invited Dark to the stage.

　As the still-growing Dark stood next to Professor Jones, his head only reached the lower edge of Professor Jones's chest.

　Professor Jones, who has one-sixteenth giant blood, is simply too big.

　Dak tried his best to maintain a slight smile, calmly facing the chattering classmates below the stage.

　Professor Jones said, "Dimon, would you mind sharing some study tips with the students?"

　Dak readily agreed, "Of course I don't mind."

　Professor Jones said with satisfaction, "Then the rest of the time is in your hands."

　Dark nodded, moved a step to the center, and said, "Actually, there are no shortcuts to learning. I've gotten this far because of self-discipline and restraint."

　"The most authoritative people are those who can restrain themselves. But excessive self-restraint can sometimes have the opposite effect, so moderation is also very important."

　"Both the restraint of desire and the restraint of learning are necessary."

　"Personally, I prefer a balance between work and rest, using some fun content to alleviate the boredom of studying and giving the brain some time to rest."

　"Furthermore, everyone is the architect of their own destiny..."

　……

　Dak talked for about fifteen minutes.

　Some people understood the logic behind it, while others just wanted to finish quickly and go eat.

　Just like on the road of life, there are signs at the crossroads: the left is rugged but leads to the peak, and the right is smooth but leads to the valley. Most people will still choose to go right.

　The so-called principles remain merely principles because they are known but not put into practice.

　All Dak could say was that he had indeed expressed his feelings over the past month.

　He stepped down from the stage amidst applause of dubious sincerity, and then Friday afternoon arrived, with Travellers Street reopening!

　Dak pulled out his college card to check; credits: 1570.

　……

　Compared to the first opening of Traveler's Street, the first-year students were much more reserved this week.

　In short, it is definitely not because of some unfounded reason like "not enough credits"!

　Fortunately, some ordinary consumer goods are not that expensive. A few credits can buy a cup of coffee, and you can sit leisurely and comfortably in the Forest Cafe on Traveler Street for a whole day.

　……

　Before heading to Traveler's Street, Dark took out his notebook again, which he used for taking notes.

　Compared to last week's item list, this week's list includes even more items.

　These items are containers that can be used to preserve mental matter for a long time.

　[The Demon Brain Bottle: One of the alchemical tools in the Demon Brain series, it stores emotions, desires, knowledge, and other substances within a simulated demon brain. Its advantages include activity and long storage time; its disadvantage, also its activity, is that the stored substances may become contaminated and spoiled!]

　[Insect Tree: A bonsai with branches resembling insects. It is believed that emotions, hopes, and knowledge can be infused into these branches. Since the branches are essentially plants, there is no need to worry about contamination of stored items. The downside is that the tree dies and the insects die as well, making it difficult to cultivate.]

　[Advanced Mind Bottle: An advanced version of the mind bottle, it's only expensive and has a shelf life of up to one month.]

　But in fact, these things are very expensive.

　The advanced mind bottle is just a bit more expensive!

　Dak's first goal today is to choose one to buy.

　……

　From 12:00 to 12:30 is the peak time for people to crowd into the traveler's street.

　Dak deliberately waited until 12:30 before leaving the Tower Road of the Noble House.

　On his way to the castle gate, he unexpectedly encountered Victor, Robert, and Emma.

　"Was it the same people on Monday?"

　Dak recalled Monday's events and became more cautious.

　……

　Emma Metty, unusually, styled her frizzy brown hair, securing it with cute cat hair clips, and applied some face powder to make her skin appear fairer.

　She had never dressed like this before, and her whole impression had changed a lot.

　"Could it be that the defeat in the duel was too much of a blow to her?" Dark wondered hesitantly.

　On the other side, Witt and Robert remained the same as always.

　After losing their last chance, they racked their brains and finally decided to apologize for their previous argument and beg Emma for forgiveness.

　"I've already apologized, Emma!"

　Robert stood in front of Emma once again.

　Emma puffed out her cheeks, looking a little angry: "So I heard you, can you move aside?"

　Witt quickly grabbed Robert's arm, completely bewildered as to how a perfectly normal apology had escalated to this point.

　Robert's thinking is probably still at a child's level, believing that anything can be forgiven simply by apologizing.

　Kevitt has a lot of experience and knows that most of the time, an apology doesn't solve the problem.

　They've actually come to beg Emma to give up collecting the debt!

　That's a full 640 credits, and in half an hour it will double to 1280!

　If it were them, they certainly wouldn't give up on this debt so easily!

　Recalling his earlier boast about repaying the debt, Witt blushed slightly and said helplessly, "Emma, ​​we've realized our mistake. We shouldn't have forced you to lend us money to buy the Magic Chess set, and we certainly shouldn't have insulted you afterward..."

　Emma: "You've already said that! I've accepted the apology, so could you please move aside right now?"

　“No.” Vittor mustered the courage of a hero’s son and said shamelessly, “So, could we settle the debt? For example, could we revise the contract to fix the outstanding credits at 640?”

　Robert interjected, "640 is a lot!"

　"hiss!"

　Witt was almost dumbfounded, wishing he could shut that foul mouth of his immediately!

　Emma glanced at Robert with a cold smile, and this time she finally said bluntly, "You don't owe me 640 credits. 5 credits, Witt. Give me back 5 credits, and we're even!"

　Witt's ears twitched, thinking he had misheard: "What do you mean? How can it be 5 credits?"

　Emma said, “Read the school rules carefully, Witt! Credits are used as a special currency within St. Marian, and the academy can't possibly not have regulations regarding loans. Loans exceeding 10 times the principal are invalid within the academy! The contract expired at 1 p.m. on Monday, and you only need to return the principal to me.”

　Witt was practically bursting with rage: "But you said before..."

　Emma said angrily, "Because Robert insulted me! I'm not happy to tell you! What's wrong?"

　Witt: "Robert..."

　Emma yanked out her Sorting Card: "5 points, Witt, hurry up! There's a women's tea party by St. Marian at the Forest Café this afternoon. If you're late because of them..."

　Witt quickly swiped his card and paid off his debt.

　The burden that had been weighing on his shoulders for a whole week suddenly disappeared, and Witt felt lightheaded, as if he could fly away as soon as his feet left the ground.

　But Emma

　After taking back the Sorting Card, he said without any mercy, "Also, Witt, I feel it's necessary to remind you, stop hanging out with Robert! Think of your deceased parents!"

　……

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Chapter 48 Darkdemon Gets Arrested for Watching Online Gossip

　Emma left behind a final ripple and walked away without looking back.

　But the atmosphere between Witt and Robert froze instantly!

　……

　“⊙⊙”

　Only Dark, acting as a ruthless gossip-eating machine, devoured the entire melon.

　Based on what he saw on Monday and the many unusual things that had happened between the two of them during this period, Dark had a rough idea of ​​how things had unfolded.

　But what he couldn't understand was how the trio had ended up in this state of disintegration.

　Just because he, the villain, didn't exert any pressure?

　Not really, right?

　However, it must be said that Dac has become somewhat interested in the subsequent developments.

　Emma completely broke with Witt and Robert, and the relationship between Witt and Robert was also severed due to Emma's final ripples.

　The question remains: will Witt turn to Emma to rekindle their relationship, or will he remain steadfast in his affections with Robert?

　"Wow - this is the feeling of binge-watching a TV series!"

　Thinking it wouldn't be too late to go to Travelers' Street later, Dark continued to watch the show.

　……

　In any case, Witt did take Emma's last words to heart. The key was that Robert's crazy dragging down the team during the week made him realize that Emma's reminder was not unfounded.

　Yes, Witt gradually realized the root of the problem.

　This is also the main reason why the atmosphere gradually became tense.

　Before the air could freeze completely, Robert finally couldn't help but say, "No way? Witt! You didn't really believe Emma and want to be with me..."

　Witt chuckled dryly and patted Robert on the shoulder: "What are you talking about, Robert? We've been best friends since the start of the semester. So, since this damn debt doesn't exist at all, shall we go stroll around Traveler's Street, or go back and play a game?"

　"Ha, don't scare me," Robert breathed a sigh of relief. "Of course, we should go back to...the library?"

　Witt was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in astonishment, "No way? The library?"

　Robert chuckled dryly and said, "You haven't finished your arithmetic and history of magic assignments yet, have you?"

　Emma probably never imagined that her last words to Witt would have a greater impact on Robert than on Witt!

　In that almost stagnant atmosphere, Robert finally realized that if he didn't make a change, he might lose this friend, the "son of a hero," for good.

　……

　Seeing that the two were indeed heading towards the library, Dark's gaze gradually became strange, and he couldn't help but step out from the corner.

　"Has this guy chosen the gay route? I wonder how long he can stick to it?"

　Once a rift appears in a relationship between people, it's not something that can be easily repaired.

　Suddenly, Dak felt that the melon had lost its flavor.

　He shook his head and walked in the direction Emma had disappeared.