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

　Arvit couldn't help but chuckle: "That's not wrong. In short, compared to magical duels, armed duels are less diverse, but more intense and more focused on practical combat."

　Dark nodded and said, "Then why do you say my 'Armored Spear' is insufficient to enter the Tower of Ares? Is there some kind of threshold for the Tower of Ares?"

　“Of course there are,” Alvitt laughed. “For most people, even gaining the qualification to enter the Tower of Ares is extremely difficult. There’s no point in saying more now; we’ll see when the time comes.”

　Darke pressed further, "When is that?"

　Arvit said slyly, "That's not necessarily true. It'll have to wait until I've finished dealing with my business. That will be at least August."

　"Does it really take that long?" Dark couldn't help but ask.

　"There's nothing we can do," said Arvit. "The Holy Church is just too restless."

　Dach's pupils contracted slightly, and he did not continue the conversation on this topic.

　Since we are in the classroom, let's leave it at that.

　After stopping, Arvit wrote directly on the blackboard: "Today we begin a new topic, the advanced version of 'Armor Armor'—'Drive Armor'!"

　Then she proceeded to explain the key points in detail.

　Although it doesn't cite any classical texts, it excels in its meticulousness and clarity.

　Dark gradually learned what "drive weapons" were.

　The biggest difference between "drive-based weapons" and "armored weapons" is that they do not exist directly in the form of armor or weapons. Instead, all information is gathered into a dedicated driver.

　Complete your armed transformation using the Driver!

　This driver can be a belt, a wand, a transformation device, a stone, or a sword.

　In short, there are many different types of drivers, but the core element is the same: to assist their owners in "armed transformation".

　"So what are the advantages of 'drive-based weaponry'?"

　Dark had some understanding of drivers. But what he didn't understand was, in a world that already used magic cards as power sources, what was the point of adding an extra driver between magic cards and weapons?

　Alvit blinked and said, "For most mages who specialize in weapon cards, the greatest significance of 'driving weapons' is probably that they don't need to design the weapon itself. They only need to design a driver and then let the weapon be forged freely. That makes the design process much more convenient, and the resulting weapon is more reasonable."

　"A perk for people who are clumsy?" Dark couldn't help but ask.

　"Probably," said Arvit.

　Dark asked again, "And what about the small number of archmages?"

　"Everyone has their own interpretation," said Arvit. "I prefer to call it 'Mental Armament.' For our school, the essence of 'Driven Armament' is actually just omitting the steps of creating the weapon itself, focusing on the process of 'mental infusion,' rather than truly ignoring the design. Because you must know exactly what you want to forge!"

　Dark shook his head and said, "Designing a concrete model in your mind is no easier than crafting a weapon."

　"That's true," said Arvit. "However, this method requires relatively fewer materials. Furthermore, 'Drive Armor' often fits the body better and suits the mage's nature better than 'Armor Armor.' Most importantly, 'Drive Armor' can amplify mental power!"

　“Idealistic weaponry?” Darke fell silent.

　If that's the case, then "Drive Armor" does indeed have greater potential than "Armor Armor".

　Of course, there are also "armored weapons" that can also gain amplification of mental power, but they are extremely rare.

　……

　By this point in the exchange, Dak had a general understanding of "Drive Armament".

　Seeing this, Arvit said, "As usual, I will explain the key points of 'Drive Armament' in the morning. The afternoon is for you to conduct your own experiments."

　Dak nodded slightly.

　Arvit then continued teaching.

　……

　The process of creating "channel weapons" may seem simplified, but it is actually more complex than "armor weapons."

　Dark absorbed the knowledge taught by Arvitt with all his might, like a sponge.

　Although Diana and Aurora didn't quite understand, they both took careful notes.

　With complete focus, the morning classes quickly came to an end.

　Alvitt didn't even have lunch at the Duke's residence before heading to the office with Claire.

　As mid-July draws closer, they become increasingly busy.

　Aside from occasionally exchanging a few words with them, Dak continued to speculate about the current situation through the newspapers.

　He could vaguely sense that undercurrents were surging within the capital, and all sorts of monsters and demons were lurking there.

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　The gods peeked out.

　When the Holy Church holds an "execution ceremony," it is probably a time of rampant demonic activity.

　But Dark sometimes thought that if even he could think of something, the Holy Church couldn't possibly not have thought of it.

　So does that mean the Holy Church is actually on the fifth level?

　Is there another purpose behind the "execution ceremony"?

　……

　That afternoon.

　After entering the classroom, Dark began to try to refine "Drive Armament".

　However, the forging of "Drive Armor" is indeed more difficult than that of "Armor Armor".

　After several attempts, Dak failed each time.

　The last attempt at forging was successful, but it was barely worth anything.

　This made him very worried.

　But after announcing his "resignation," he quickly recovered his composure.

　9:30 PM after dinner.

　After learning from Ollie that Claire had returned about half an hour ago, Dak brought relevant information and a notebook to visit her.

　This was the first time Dak had visited Claire Kate's room at night since returning to the Duke's residence.

　"You came?"

　Claire, dressed only in her pajamas, leaned back in a white, openwork chair, looking slightly tired.

　During this period, she was also extremely busy assisting Arvit with official duties, and only had some free time in the evenings.

　Upon entering Claire's bedroom, Darke noticed that it was filled with a "zoo".

　But the familiar animals were all quietly nestled in various parts of the room.

　Even the most mischievous monkeys simply hung themselves on the swings suspended from the ceiling and swayed slightly.

　“Aunt Claire, is everything alright?” Dark asked.

　Claire waved her hand: "Of course."

　So Dak didn't stand on ceremony and moved his densely written notebook in front of her to have an in-depth conversation with her.

　More than an hour later, Dak suddenly understood.

　He had already spent a very long time researching on his own and was only one step away from mastering it. Now, with Claire's guidance, he finally understood this last part that was beyond the scope of the curriculum.

　"Looks like we can start the 'zoo' transmutation experiment in a couple of days!"

　Dak was thrilled, and his eyes shone with newfound energy.

　Unlike the "paradise" that he got for free, this "zoo" was basically researched and developed by him bit by bit, and the time and effort he spent on it were countless.

　If you can successfully master it, it will be a great affirmation of your own efforts!

　That can be considered a milestone in his academic career.

　However, before that, he still needs to solve a small problem.

　"Here, the materials kit."

　Claire waved her hand, and a monkey carrying a large box came over.

　"Three portions, that's all we have."

　She pointed to the box and said.

　Dak immediately picked up the box and started yo-yoing!

　Claire shook her head, picked up the Galileo from the table, and walked to the bed.

　……

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　Moving today used up all the energy I'd accumulated over the past eighteen years, leaving me completely drained. I even had to close my eyes several times while typing because of exhaustion. But I finally finished today's update. I'll take a nap and continue moving.

Chapter 484 Darkdemon's Left and Right Protectors (4k)

　嗟？

　Come and eat!

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　After taking out the three sets of materials, he sorted them out and put them away neatly.

　Most of the ingredients for "Zoo" are fairly common. However, there are two ingredients that are not core ingredients but are necessary and are extremely rare.

　Those two ingredients are hard to find even within St. Mary's Academy, let alone outside of it.

　Dac did not conduct any market research, so this is the only way he can deduce the answer.

　But judging from Claire's tone, it should be pretty much the same.

　Perhaps after using all three materials, there really won't be any left!

　……

　It was late that night, and although Dak was itching to start the experiment, he did not begin immediately.

　After a good night's sleep, he went back to class the next day.

　As usual, Arvit arrived at the Armor Transformation classroom at 8:30.

　Dark, Diana, and Aurora also arrived early.

　Arvitt began by saying, "We only have one hour today, so please ask if you have any questions. I will be going out frequently in the next few days, and our classes will be temporarily suspended."

　Dak was prepared for this, so he wasn't surprised.

　Aurora didn't understand much to begin with, so she wasn't particularly concerned.

　Only Diana couldn't help but gasp in surprise, glancing around wildly as if she had encountered a ghost.

　Alvette smiled throughout, then said meaningfully, "Although the courses are temporarily suspended, you can still come here to review what you have learned before, or to conduct transmutation experiments. I will have Jasmine replenish the materials in this laboratory."

　Diana blinked, then exclaimed happily, "So that means I can continue attending classes?"

　Yarvie nodded: "If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Dark, or he can collect the questions and give them to me when I return to the manor."

　Diana immediately placed her hands on the table and sat up straight.

　These few days of "summer vacation tutoring" made her fall in love with attending classes.

　If this "summer tutoring" ends here, she will not only lose a legitimate reason to visit the Duke's mansion, but she will also be forced to practice swordsmanship and spear fighting every day.

　But what girl likes to play with knives and guns?

　Even if Diana liked it before, she now has the preferences of a normal girl.

　Wouldn't it be great to make clothes and practice military skills with my little cousin in this classroom?

　Although there have been no successes so far, once the skills are mastered to a certain extent, perhaps it will be possible to overcome the theoretical obstacle avoidance?

　Moreover, she has more or less grasped the basics of the "Three Flowers Technique" and may be able to learn it in a few more days.

　By then, even if we don't make "armor cards", we can at least make a few "outfit cards", right?

　Once I've mastered the method of creating "dress-up cards," I'll make a few sets of "sister outfits" and "couple outfits"...