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

　"It's a very normal phenomenon."

　Dark's lips curled into a smile.

　When these students were planning their prank, they certainly didn't expect that the new teaching assistant would report it directly to the vice principal.

　But tattling isn't just something students do.

　Dak will do whatever is most convenient.

　These children must have been very nervous and scared after being suddenly summoned to the vice principal's office.

　But if you're afraid, that's the right thing to do.

　After the bell rang, Dak began his lecture on time.

　His lecture followed directly from the chapter that Professor Merno had covered last Thursday.

　Because of thorough preparation, the lecture flowed smoothly.

　He also tried his best to explain things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, making it easier for students to understand.

　However, he did not specifically call on the students who were playing pranks to answer questions and take the opportunity to punish them—that would have been too petty.

　From the start of class, he treated everyone equally and did not give any special treatment to those few students because of their malice.

　On the contrary, he tirelessly called on Jon and Joey to answer questions, constantly testing the two siblings' courage.

　As a mage, how can one remain trapped in the shadows of childhood?

　I only like that after the twins lost credits, they could feel his good intentions and from then on stood up straight so they wouldn't fall behind in math class.

　Besides Jon and Joey, Dark also follows Spike Leon.

　This young lion from the orc royal family is clearly lacking in logical thinking and is noticeably slower than the other students.

　Even Victoria is smarter than him.

　Spike Leon was called up to the podium during today's in-class exercise session, and his performance was still poor.

　……

　【Good morning!】

　Spike Leon was called up to the podium during today's in-class exercise session, and his performance was still poor.

　Spike Leon was called up to the podium during today's in-class exercise session, and his performance was still poor.

Chapter 567 The Secret of Darkdemon's Intelligence (6k)

　"Jingle Bell!"

　After Dak finished assigning the homework, the bell rang to signal the end of get out of class.

　He thought for a moment and then called Spike up to the podium.

　Orcs typically develop faster than humans.

　The twelve-year-old orc prince was already the size of an adult, and he walked with a powerful and imposing gait.

　Despite being an orc, Spike doesn't have much of an orcish nature.

　Its features are quite delicate even among humans. Its two ears, which peek out from its fluffy hair, are cute semi-circles. Its limbs are slender and powerful. It is probably one of the few handsome men in the lion-man royal family.

　Of course, this is under the premise of human aesthetics.

　“Spike,” Dark said calmly, “your math grades aren’t very good.”

　Spike had a premonition when he was called up, and now his heart tightened. He whispered, "Professor, I haven't had any exposure to this kind of knowledge before enrolling..."

　"Dark asked, 'Did you read the book on your own after class?'"

　Spike nodded immediately and said, "Yes."

　Although the teaching assistant in front of him looked even younger than him, for some reason, he could always feel a faint sense of intimidation emanating from him.

　His wild instincts kept him from acting recklessly.

　However, Dark quickly asked, "Did you understand it?"

　Spike's expression stiffened, and he said in a low voice, "Professor, that's not easy to understand..."

　Dark tapped the desktop and finally got to the point: "You need help."

　Spike said helplessly, "Yes."

　Dark then asked, "What do you think if I paired you with a high-achieving classmate to help you out?"

　Spike's expression changed several times after hearing this, and he said in a deep voice, "Professor, I cannot accept this."

　Dak tilted his head slightly, glanced at him, and immediately understood.

　After all, he was an orc prince. Although it was unclear why Spike had come to St. Marian to study, he clearly had a higher level of self-esteem than usual.

　For him, asking the professor for help is probably an option.

　You cannot ask classmates of the same grade for help.

　In this way, the "Belt and Road" strategy has unilaterally failed.

　For example, the "one-on-one" approach may not be suitable for promotion within St. Marian College.

　After finalizing the decision, Dak said, "Then let's do it this way. The most important thing in the subject of Mathematics is to build a solid foundation. It's not shameful to ask your classmates for help. Even if you don't form a fixed group, you can still humbly ask for help. As long as you learn more and ask more questions, you will gain something."

　Spike breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Professor, I will ask."

　“Okay.” Dark nodded and said, “You can go back now.”

　……

　Only after Spike returned to his seat did Dark pack up his things and leave the classroom.

　Spike's refusal in a deep voice carried a slightly unusual aura that bothered him.

　Is it because your self-esteem was hurt?

　He hesitated for a moment, then slowed his pace.

　Suddenly, a figure flashed past directly in front of us.

　He instinctively dodged to the side, and saw the other person dodge in the same direction, and the two faced each other again.

　Dak simply stopped moving, and the person opposite him swayed to the other side, only stopping staggering a few steps later.

　He asked with concern, "Are you alright, student?"

　"It's nothing, it's nothing." The man said, turning his head, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "You're that... Dark Dimon?"

　Dark looked at his school uniform and said, "It's me. What's your surname, senior?"

　"My name is Cole, Cole Osis, a third-year student at the Fool's House," Cole Osis said proactively. "It's fate that we bump into each other here. Do you have anyone to guide you, junior?"

　"A guide?" Dark's heart stirred, revealing a hint of curiosity.

　A hint of surprise flashed in Cole Osis's eyes as he said, "That's right, a mentor. We third-year students have a club mission to guide second-year students through their first dungeon adventure. If you don't have a mentor yet, you can consider me."

　"Is that so?" Dark asked, looking him over without any hesitation.

　Cole Osis has the standard height of a fourteen-year-old boy, brown hair, average looks, and no outstanding features. He is someone who would be hard to spot in a crowd.

　You can't tell good or bad from their faces.

　His sudden appearance and mention of the guide made him seem extremely suspicious.

　Cole Osis, seemingly sensing Dark's concerns, immediately explained, "The 'Guide' quest rewards 1000 credits, and you know accumulating credits isn't easy. A top student like you doesn't actually need a guide to navigate the dungeons. If I could become your guide, I'd essentially get those 1000 credits for free."

　Dark nodded, understanding: "Then why should I let you get these 1000 credits for free?"

　Cole Osis immediately said shamelessly, "It doesn't matter who gets it. Since we're so destined to meet, how about giving it to me? Of course, I won't take it for free. If you agree, I can give you some valuable information."

　Dark looked Cole over again and couldn't help but laugh: "How about this? I'll buy this invaluable information from you for 500 credits. Although the credits are halved, you get it without doing anything, isn't that a better deal?"

　"This……"

　Cole Osis probably didn't expect Dark to say that so suddenly, and didn't react for a moment.

　Dark was already turning away: "If you don't want to, then I'm leaving."

　“No, wait a minute,” Cole Osis said quickly. “Five hundred it is, why not take the free profit?”

　As he spoke, he immediately pulled out a palm-sized notebook from his bag and began writing furiously.

　After writing a page, he tore it off and waved it at Dak: "Cash on delivery."

　“Okay.” Dark took out his Sorting Card and transferred 500 credits to Cole Osis without hesitation.

　Cole Osis was extremely shocked by his extravagant attitude of not caring about the 500 credits, but he didn't show it until the credits were credited to his account. He then said, "Since we've done business together, how about... you give me the mentor spot too?"

　Dark took the paper and immediately said politely, "Senior, your shamelessness has truly broadened my understanding of what shame is."

　After saying that, he glanced at the intelligence on the paper, didn't look at it in detail, and strode away.

　Only after his figure disappeared around the corner did Cole Osis's lips curl into a sly smile.

　……

　"Poor acting."

　Almost simultaneously, Darke revealed a cold smile.

　"Cole Osis, I wonder whose man he is?"

　He quickly arrived at the "History of Magic" classroom, and only after sitting down did he take the paper out again and spread it out on the table.

　"Dark, how was class?" Diana leaned her head back on his desk and asked with a sidelong glance.

　"Not bad," Dark replied, then looked down at the contents of the paper.

　Diana asked curiously, "What is this?"

　Dark said, "Information regarding the location of the level boss on the tenth floor of the dungeon."

　"Oh." Diana sat up straight, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "What?"

　Dark repeated, word by word, "Information on the location of the boss on the tenth floor of the dungeon."

　He then twirled his pen, pondering, "Why would Cole Osis reveal this information to me? What is his intention? Is he trying to lure me to a certain location on the tenth level of the dungeon, or does he have some other purpose? There's too little information..."

　After a while, Dak put those thoughts aside and focused on the lesson.

　……

　noon.

　Dark found Eve and Irene eating in the cafeteria and placed their plates on the table next to Eve. Diana and Rose followed shortly after.

　He didn't avoid Diana and Rose, but handed Eve a piece of paper folded into a "田" shape, saying, "Here, take this. Read it when you get back."

　Eve put away the letter, not asking about it on the spot, but instead bringing up the matter of the shop.

　The initial testing of the Duel Disk concluded with outstanding results. Both the participants and the external affairs officer of St. Marian Academy were full of confidence in the future of the project.

　"October!" Eve exclaimed excitedly. "At the beginning of October, we'll prepare to release the Duel Disk to the market. In addition to the basic card packs sold alongside it, we'll also be selling cards as part of the miniature Easter eggs, as planned. October 4th, the start of the Silver Cup, will be the day we officially launch the Duel Disk simulation game."

　“The Silver Cup?” Dark asked with interest. “Is it a dueling tournament limited to second-year students?”

　He had certainly heard of it, but he had never looked into it in detail.

　After all, he was more interested in the "Gold Cup," which was open to everyone except first-year students, than the "Silver Cup," which was only open to second-year students.

　Eve said, "We only learned about it from Mr. Fernandin..."

　Foster Fernandez, who is also the external affairs officer for St. Marian College.

　Eve briefly explained the outline of the "Silver Cup," and Diana's eyes lit up immediately. She said with great interest, "This is much more interesting than the rookie tournament!"

　Eve smiled and said, "The Silver Cup, like the Gold Cup, is a large-scale tournament, divided into a qualifying round and the main tournament. As long as you accumulate enough points in the qualifying round, you can enter the main tournament. There are eight spots in the main tournament, using a double-elimination format. Didn't your dueling professors tell you that?"

　Dark picked up the conversation: "Probably, it'll be mentioned in the next couple of weeks?"

　Eve said, "I heard that tournaments like the 'Silver Cup' only require a 100-credit entry fee at the start, and then you get a 100-credit reward for every win. The reward is even higher after advancing to the main tournament. Therefore, the vast majority of students sign up."

　When it comes to credits, Dak is no longer sleepy.

　He immediately asked, "The 'Silver Cup,' does it start in October?"

　Eve said, "Yes. The Silver Cup opening ceremony will be on Friday afternoon, October 4th. Then, on November 1st, also a Friday afternoon, the Gold Cup opening ceremony will be held. The Silver Cup runs until Christmas. The Gold Cup is a year-round competition."