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

　But one person stepped out of the dormitory tower just before curfew.

　Is this an inevitable development or a sign of destiny?

　After her initial surprise, Mitia's interest only grew stronger.

　In her excitement, she finally remembered her original purpose in accepting the invitation to become a professor—to observe this year's students up close in order to interpret a prophecy related to stars, black fog, and the abyss.

　And now, the "star child" in her eyes has taken to the stage.

　"I have a feeling this will be a pleasant surprise?"

　……

　"What unexpected joy? I don't like changes!"

　However, the voices inside the carriage became stern.

　Mitia chuckled, "Don't rush, Sarah. Don't you want to see who's the most worthwhile bet?"

　Sarah Sylph whispered, "Mitya, it seems you're really not suited to be a professor."

　Mitia spread her hands and couldn't help but laugh: "Isn't there no one more suitable than me? Why don't you find someone else?"

　Professor Sylph ignored her: "Why is Dark in the castle? Is he in trouble?"

　Mitia squinted and stared for a while.

　The castle's many walls blocked her view, but she wasn't relying on direct visual observation to begin with.

　After a long pause, she said, "I saw dark filth around him; he's definitely in trouble."

　Seeing Professor Sylph's eagerness

　Before she could react, Mitia reminded her, "The ritual has already begun. The appearance of Dark was already a variable. If you interfere again, I don't need to remind you of the consequences, do I?"

　Professor Sylph fell silent.

　Mitia then said, "Since you found me, and I've made arrangements according to your wishes, I hope you won't waste my efforts. All we need to do now is wait. But I'm curious, how did you manage to be persuaded by Lia?"

　Sylph looked up at Mitia, and a bright smile suddenly appeared on her usually stern face.

　Why do you think she convinced me?

　……

　In front of the teachers' dormitory.

　"boom!"

　The storm sword, swirling with air currents, slashed across the void once more. But even with the "Sword Dance" buff, this strike could only create ripples.

　Dark observed the ripples of the barrier with a serious expression, and suddenly realized something.

　The force of Gatomon's sword strike was transferred and dispersed throughout the entire barrier the moment it was applied, so the force at that point became extremely weak and could not cause any damage to the barrier at all.

　"I see."

　Dark recalled Gatomon and pondered, "But who set up a barrier of this strength? And it's one thing to set up a barrier in a secret passage, but who could set up such a barrier inside a castle? Do they think the professors are fools... Could it be that the professors set it up?"

　A sudden flash of inspiration left Darke speechless.

　He glanced at the teachers' dormitory carefully and suddenly felt a sense of unease, as if the "spectator" was destined to be the one who gets eaten.

　"No, no, this is wrong!"

　Dark paced back and forth for a moment, then picked up the "Dream Demon" magic card again to examine it closely.

　Perhaps it was because "Dream Demon" was indeed in better condition. So he was gradually able to think calmly.

　The "Dream Demon's" magic cards no longer glow; there is only a faint red light flashing on the card surface, and occasionally a turbulent flow of red and purple mixed across the card surface, indicating a kind of instability.

　Dark frowned. "Does this mean we have no choice but to follow the guidance of the 'Dream Demon' magic card and go to the place indicated by the red pillar of light?"

　As he was pondering this, he suddenly saw Gatomon's ears stand up, and Leomon standing next to him said in a deep voice, "Someone's coming."

　Although Dark didn't hear any footsteps, he had no doubt about Leomon's words.

　He put the "Dream Demon" magic card into his sleeve and asked, "Which direction?"

　The lion pointed towards the castle.

　Dark nodded slightly, then picked up the magic pen and pointed at each of the magical spirits, marking the first tier...

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　All the magical spirits were returned to the card.

　Without the "Paradise" being activated, these magical spirits are constantly consuming his magic power, so it's better to wait until he needs to summon them.

　As for the second-tier magical spirits, which take longer to summon, they will remain outside for the time being.

　In this way, he was left with only Leomon, Gatomon, SaberShell, Sylveon, and Malygos.

　The jar, and the little demon beast that is still in its familiar form.

　Although there are still six, the team is much simpler than before.

　He glanced at the little devil beast and told it to lead the way, then he walked towards the direction where there were people.

　Anyone who can appear inside the castle at this time is either a participant or an intruder.

　With him as an intruder, the probability of encountering another one is much lower.

　Therefore, he is more inclined to be a "participant".

　Having no idea what would happen tonight, he needed to obtain the necessary information as quickly as possible.

　Finding a "participant" and asking them directly is obviously a good idea.

　……

　Upon returning to the castle, Dark quickly heard distinct footsteps, which made him realize that the other party had no intention of hiding.

　"Who will it be?"

　Dark's mind raced.

　The first person that came to his mind was "Leah Goethe".

　As the most suspicious person at present, the existence of "Lia Goethe" is a mystery.

　Even if we simply identify her as the instigator of tonight's events, there's a high probability that we've hit the bullseye.

　But if she really was "Leah Goethe," it's unlikely she would have walked over so calmly.

　"So, it's Professor Mitis?"

　"It can't be Witt Gold, can it?"

　In such cases, the possibility of someone possessing the special identity of "the son of a hero" is, of course, very high.

　As Darke followed his logical thinking, the sound of footsteps grew closer and closer, and the two were rapidly approaching each other.

　Just before the answer was about to be revealed, Dark suddenly detected something amiss in the footsteps. Then he suddenly remembered a suspect he had almost overlooked because of his fading presence.

　Gun Hero – Ryan Hex!

　……

　Good evening, Professor Hawkes.

　As Ryan Hex appeared around the corner, Darke gave a polite smile and offered a courteous greeting.

　"Dark Dimon, is that you?"

　Professor Ryan Harker frowned after he saw Darke clearly.

　Dark Demon, who appeared before him, was dressed in pajamas, but the several magical spirits closely following him created an imposing aura. The tall and majestic Lion Beast, in particular, was not to be underestimated.

　compare to.

　Ryan Haxes himself was only using a cane.

　He was dressed in a normal professor's uniform, very neatly, and the prosthetic eye and limbs that Professor Cazell had customized for him made him look no different from a normal person.

　Despite his advanced age, his gradually regaining heroic spirit still makes him quite handsome.

　Originally, he no longer needed that cane.

　But he never let go.

　It was the sound of the cane being used to mark his location that revealed his identity.

　Having prepared himself mentally, Dak was even more composed at this moment.

　“Professor Hawks, my magical spirit encountered some problems during the competition. It suddenly flared up before I went to sleep, so I have to go see Professor Kazel…”

　A clear look of pain flashed across the lion's face.

　Where Ryan Hax couldn't see, Gatomon pinched its thigh hard.

　Ryan Harks noticed the lion's expression, his eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "I just heard a loud bang, what happened?"

　Dark said helplessly, "A barrier appeared outside the castle. I tried to break through it, but I couldn't. Professor, do you know what that barrier is?"

　Ryan Harks frowned sharply: "A barrier? No wonder it suddenly became quiet around here. Take me to see it."

　Dark stepped back slightly, letting Professor Ryan Hawkes walk to his side, before turning back: "The barrier can be accessed through the doorway over there. Professor Hawkes, are you having trouble sleeping tonight?"

　Ryan Harker smiled at him: "You don't need to test me. I entered the castle to track down a suspicious person. It seems there are indeed some troublemakers tonight."

　Dark's mind raced, and he asked curiously, "Who is it?"

　Ryan Harker shook his head. "I don't know. I only saw her back. She ran very fast. If my right leg were still intact..."

　Dark: "Can you describe his back view?"

　Ryan Harker: "If you had to find a distinctive feature in a woman's back view, it would be her hair, which is as red as blood."

　Dark's eyes flickered slightly, and the clues in his mind began to be pieced together at high speed.

　Leah Goethe.

　Ophelia Brad.

　Olivia

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　Copernicus.

　A woman with long, blood-red hair.

　Although there is no conclusive evidence that they are the same person.

　But by this point, Dark had instinctively connected them together.

　Of course, he wouldn't be so sure as to be 100% certain.

　We waited until we reached the door.

　As Dak slowed his pace slightly, Professor Ryan Hawkes overtook him and took two more steps forward.

　Then, just before he was about to hit the barrier, he stopped very quickly.

　"This barrier..."

　Ryan Hacks reached out and placed his hand on the barrier.

　Then, just a few seconds later, ripples suddenly appeared where he pressed his five fingers, and the ripples expanded and formed huge circles.

　...Dark's eyelids twitched as he gained a deeper understanding of "Hero of the Gun".

　Perhaps it was Professor Ryan Hawkes's disheveled appearance when he first arrived that left such a deep impression.

　Whenever he habitually talks about his achievements, it always gives people the feeling of "bragging".

　As a result, the students gradually forgot about the fact that he was a "hero of the gun".

　But he truly is a "hero of the gun"!

　……

　"call……"

　As Darke became increasingly alert, Ryan Haxe had already withdrawn his hand.

　He turned around and said, "I've seen this barrier before; it has the feel of an astrologer. For this type of barrier, sunrise and sunset are key points. As day and night change, the barrier will change and will most likely be dispelled."