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

　……

　After dismissing the two elders from the Church of Knowledge, Dark said to Eve beside him, "Have someone follow them."

　Eve immediately nodded in agreement and quickly disappeared into the shadows.

　Although many of the maids from the "Scorpio Palace Maid Corps" have been transferred away, there are still enough maids remaining in the mansion.

　Eve and Irene can be considered Scorpio Chris's personal disciples, second only to Chris's head maid in status. They have always had the right to temporarily dispatch them when Chris is not around.

　As Aaron Reeds and Aviva Julius left the Duke's mansion, two maids from the "Scorpio Palace," skilled in stealth, silently followed.

　In addition to tracking and investigating, they will also protect the safety of the two to some extent.

　Dak had a vague feeling that this incident involving the Church of Knowledge might not be as simple as it seemed on the surface.

　……

　Once the deployment was complete, he leaned back in his chair and asked Ollie, who was standing beside him, "Sister Ollie, what do you think?"

　Aoli's lips curled slightly as she said, "Although I don't know what methods that cult intends to use, let alone summoning the souls of historical figures back to the present world, any act that defies life and death is forbidden. This is why necromancers of the past were disliked. It's the same reason why it's forbidden to use magical transmutation to replicate historical human species. Nobody wants to be disturbed even after death. Therefore, regardless of the circumstances, those six so-called elders have committed a crime. And those who commit crimes must pay the price."

　Dark nodded and said, "I think so too. But since there's a mole among us, we need to consider whether the six elders were misled by someone to do this. Mercury Hell, we need to pay special attention to this person."

　"Does Master think that he lured the six elders of the Cult of Knowledge?" Auli asked.

　Dark shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. I'm just suggesting a possibility. After this ceremony, let Chris investigate further. Now that things are already in front of us, we must nip any potential danger in the bud."

　"So, should we report to His Majesty the Duke about tonight's events?" Ollie asked.

　Dark thought for a moment and said, "There's no need to report it specifically. If she comes back, you can let her know."

　Ollie then understood.

　……

　Dak reopened the book he had closed and looked at the pages, pondering deeply.

　The lights flickered, casting dappled shadows, and the mansion returned to tranquility.

　But this tranquility did not last long.

　Just as Dark came to his senses, Eve emerged from the shadows in the corner once more.

　He rubbed his temples and asked, "Another visitor?"

　Eve nodded solemnly.

　Dark sighed slightly. "It's rare to even get a single visitor on a normal day. But tonight, at this inopportune time, they're coming one after another. Who is it this time?"

　Eve pointed at the wall, channeling her magic into her fingertip, and a lifelike projection appeared on the snow-white wall.

　On a street some distance from the Duke's mansion.

　The two new visitors, who were walking straight toward the Duke's mansion, were stopped by the patrolling guards, just as before.

　However, given the incident involving the two elders of the Church of Knowledge, the guards did not act immediately.

　The two sides faced each other, standing four or five meters apart, and the atmosphere gradually became tense.

　Dak examined it carefully.

　The two new visitors were wearing large cloaks, with the hoods deliberately pulled down to cover half their faces.

　Under the flickering lamplight, even half of the face was blurred, making it impossible to discern its features.

　Irene, who was responsible for receiving the information on the other end, stayed far away in the back.

　The two were speaking very softly.

　The smaller visitor stepped forward, removed the hood of his cloak, and let his long, black hair cascade down like a waterfall.

　Irene knew how difficult it was to manage hair that long, and a hint of envy appeared in her eyes.

　Then one of the guards stepped forward, exchanged a few words with the person who had spoken earlier, and then turned and walked back.

　"Looking for the young master again?"

　The guards' requests for instructions and Irene's mutterings were transmitted to the Duke's mansion one after another through the "Spiritual Connection Technique".

　Dak looked closely, his face showing surprise.

　The visitor had clearly noticed them, and the face that turned around was familiar and delicate.

　……

　"Young master, who is this gentleman?"

　Ollie frowned and couldn't help but ask.

　But Dak said, "Oli, I want to eat lamb."

　……

　It's the middle of the night, and without prior preparation, so it's naturally not a good time to steam or cook lamb.

　However, some pre-aged meats can be served after simple cooking.

　The maids, having received their orders, moved quickly through the kitchen.

　"It's so late, is it His Highness the Duke returning?"

　"No, it seems like it's the young master who wants it."

　"Young Master? Does the Young Master want this much meat for his midnight snack?"

　"Young master has a guest visiting."

　"Isn't that even stranger?"

　Maids are always good at using gossip to add color to their mundane lives.

　The news that the young master had a strange carnivorous visitor spread like wildfire throughout most of the duke's mansion.

　At this moment, the two visitors hadn't even entered the door yet!

　……

　When the girl with long, jet-black hair appeared at the entrance of the Duke's mansion with her mother, Dak had already laid out a full meat feast in the dining room.

　Aoli stood behind the young master with a strange expression, asking several times, "Is this really okay? Won't it scare the guests?"

　"Don't worry." Dark waved his hand. "Senior Sister isn't the kind of person who's rigid."

　Milk tea, fried chicken, and barbecue—obesity every day.

　However, there are always people in this world who can eat whatever they want and never gain weight.

　And Pandora Drogon is one of them.

　"He didn't come out to pick me up."

　Pandora surveyed the entrance to the Duke's mansion, her eyes slightly upturned.

　Irene's "telepathic magic" naturally did not escape her notice.

　She knew all along that someone was watching from the other side.

　And most likely they'll be cute junior students.

　She didn't take the invitation that Dak extended to her before leaving school as just a polite gesture.

　Now that she has arrived, it is the junior student's fault for not coming out to greet her, as he is the host.

　When her junior is in the wrong, she can gain a psychological advantage.

　When you meet them, you can get a slight view from above.

　Thinking of this, Pandora felt as if she had caught the other party by the tail, and a smile appeared on her lips.

　"What are you thinking about?"

　The silver-haired beauty behind her, who was actually a white dragon, asked softly.

　Pandora said calmly, "I'm thinking about how to get to a higher position."

　"To be...in a high position?" The silver-haired beauty, Hephaestus Doragon, couldn't help but chuckle. "What are you thinking?"

　“This is called ‘The Way to Get Along,’ Mom, you don’t understand,” Pandora said coquettishly, then quickened her pace.

　"Ladies, please come this way." The maid who came to greet them led them to the second floor.

　This single action made the people in the mansion realize that this visitor was of a completely different status from the previous two.

　Pandora followed the maid to the restaurant, where the rich aroma of meat that had already filled her nostrils made her eyes widen involuntarily.

　He then broke into a wide smile.

　"Okay, I forgive you."

　……

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Chapter 506 Darkdemon Can't Sleep (4k)

　餐厅内的灯光透着一丝朦胧。104;116;116;112;58;47;47;119;119;119;46;50;99;121;120;115;119;46;99;111;109;47;

　On the dining table, covered with an ornate tablecloth, were plates of meat prepared in various ways.

　Especially the plate of pork chops piled up like a small mountain in the middle, with the sauce drizzled from top to the bottom of the plate, the rich aroma of which makes your mouth water.

　Dak only glanced at it before feeling his appetite surge wildly.

　He quickly suppressed his appetite and patiently waited for Pandora to arrive.

　He was surprised but also somewhat pleased by Pandora's visit.

　The "Demon King's Execution Ritual" is a major event that could draw anyone to the capital.

　If Pandora really isn't staying on campus this summer, as she claims, then this incident is the reason she came to the capital to visit.

　Similarly, it's possible that some of the academy's professors might also come to the capital.

　Dak couldn't help but think of Professor Lily and Professor Cazell.

　I've missed them quite a bit since I last saw them.

　As he was pondering this, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching from afar, and he couldn't help but look up at the doorway.

　……

　The maid leading the way stopped at the restaurant entrance.

　Pandora and Hephaestus then entered the restaurant together.

　Her gaze passed over the mountain of pork chops and finally fell upon her long-lost junior.

　Upon seeing her, she instead suppressed her increasingly radiant smile and displayed a reserved side.

　"Senior."

　Dark smiled slightly, then got up from his seat and walked around the table to greet him.

　It had been more than a month since I last saw her, and on the surface, my senior sister didn't seem to have changed much.

　But her expression was noticeably more cheerful.

　This is probably thanks to another woman next to her, right?

　Dark had noticed some clues back when he was in the academy, but he simply didn't pursue it.

　It now appears that Pandora did indeed find her family after her Christmas holiday trip.

　It's just unknown which relative this woman, whose age is not apparent from her appearance, might be.

　With a touch of curiosity, Dark greeted her as he approached, "Good evening, senior. Did you just arrive?"

　“Of course not.” Pandora couldn’t help but smile again. “When visiting someone’s home, you always bring a gift, don’t you?”

　As she spoke, she shoved a large package directly into Dak's palm.

　Dak accepted the gift with both hands, then felt a weight in them and asked curiously, "What is this?"

　Pandora laughed, "Easter egg models, huh? I didn't expect that the distribution of these Easter egg models has expanded to the city. I thought they were only sold in the Duel Arena."