Having the genes of a demon king, I never intended to be a kept man.

Ye Ge noticed that her childhood sweetheart didn't seem to be in a good mood today.

Xia Xiyao seemed a bit down today. (Photo)

Even with Bai Xueling lying on top of Ye Ge, she didn't reach out to stroke him.

"Are you preoccupied today?" Gao Shenxue also noticed Xia Xiyao's unusual behavior.

Xia Xiyao twirled her fingers together, looking somewhat dejected, and said, "I... I might be transferred to another class and enter the inner sect of the academy soon."

"Mom said that the principal of the inner sect of the War Academy, the great mage Lan Mi who is at the Apocalypse Realm, has confirmed that my talent is sufficient to meet the requirements for entering the inner sect, and she will transfer me to the inner sect of the academy next week."

Ye Ge's eyes flickered.

Although he wasn't very surprised.

The War Academy has always been divided into inner and outer sects.

Most nobles attended outer academies and were ordinary students.

Only a very small number of exceptionally talented students will be selected to enter the inner sect and become core students whom the empire focuses on cultivating! They will receive one-on-one tutoring from numerous Asura Realm and Heavenly Revelation Realm professors!

In the game's storyline, those who graduate from the inner sect of the War Academy are either big bosses, mentors of various professions, NPCs, deans of various departments of the War Academy, or founders of various top forces. They are definitely among the most powerful super strong among humans!

On the front lines of the battlefield of all races, almost all the imperial commanders and generals who fought against the defenses of the dark races were once students of the inner sect of the War Academy!

Gao Shenxue looked at Xia Xiyao with gentle eyes and said softly, "Isn't this a good thing?"

Xia Xiyao pouted: "But I don't want to transfer classes at all..."

"After the class reshuffle, I'll be separated from you two. I heard that the inner campus and the outer campus are quite far apart, and the inner campus has a heavy workload, so there's very little free time. I'll definitely have less time to play with you..."

"Besides, we won't be able to do missions together anymore, and we won't be able to be together every day... We've been childhood sweethearts, how can we be separated?... I told my mom I didn't want to go, and she scolded me..."

Gao Shenxue said earnestly, "Entering the inner gate of the academy is an opportunity that many people yearn for but cannot obtain. You should go."

"Even if you go to the inner sect, you can still come and play with us after school." Ye Ge rubbed her head: "Xue'er is right, your future is more important."

"Woo..."

Xia Xiyao didn't expect that both Ye Ge and Gao Shenxue would say the same thing.

Although she did know that the opportunity to enter the inner sect was very rare...

Xia Xiyao pouted, "If only you two could enter the inner sect with me! With your talent, you'd definitely meet the requirements!"

Ye Ge shook his head: "Xue'er and I are from a family of demonized mutants, so it's impossible for the academy's inner sect to admit us."

Although the War Academy's rules and regulations do not explicitly state that demonized humans cannot be admitted to its inner circle.

However, throughout history, no demonized human has ever entered the inner gate of the War Academy.

This is clearly an unspoken rule set by the Imperial Federation's Association of Extraordinary Individuals.

Xia Xiyao felt even sadder after hearing this.

It took Ye Ge quite a while, patting his head for a long time, to calm down his clingy childhood sweetheart.

Gao Shenxue stood to the side, watching Xia Xiyao enjoying Ye Ge's head pats, lost in thought.

After a while, Xia Xiyao went to the restroom.

Ye Ge suddenly felt someone poking his arm beside him.

Looking back, it was Takashi Yuki.

Ye Ge asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"

Gao Shenxue didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly with her emotionless, clear and innocent eyes, and then pointed to her head.

Night Song: "...You want your head patted too?"

Gao Shenxue nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

"..."

Ye Ge sighed softly and could only give Gao Shenxue a pat on the head for the same amount of time.

There's just no way to deal with Miyuki's capricious mother...

At this moment, a very conspicuous figure appeared at the birthday banquet.

He was a tall, flamboyant young man, about 1.85 meters tall, who could be considered tall and imposing. His face exuded arrogance, and he carried a faint, chilling aura of evil. He was followed by several followers.

Ye Ge recognized the young man at a glance, and her eyes narrowed immediately.

His cousin, Ye Shengxiong!

In the game's storyline, he is a future traitor to the Ye family!

Ye Shengxiong approached Ye Quan and said with a smile and respect, "Grandpa, as soon as I heard you had come out of seclusion, I immediately returned to celebrate your birthday."

"Hehe, okay." Ye Quan smiled, his gentle face crinkling with wrinkles. "Shengxiong, I heard you've been studying abroad these past few years, doing quite well?"

“Yes,” Ye Shengxiong said, “However, I have decided to return to the Southern Territory.”

Grandpa asked, "Oh? Why did you suddenly come back?"

"I've come today to share some good news with you, Grandpa." Ye Shengxiong puffed out his chest slightly, his face beaming with pride: "Grandpa, I've been accepted into the inner sect of the Southern Border War Academy!"

As he spoke, he took out a black iron plaque with a pattern of swords and muskets engraved on it.

This is the symbol of the inner gate of the War Academy, and also proof of being admitted as a core student!

Many people around him made surprised noises, followed by congratulations from guests. Some even gathered around Ye Quan, flattering and praising Ye Shengxiong for his success.

However, a few people remained quiet.

For example, Night Owl and Zhou Yuqing didn't say a word to each other.

The Night family is a family of demonized mutants.

To other nobles in the empire, the Ye family was a symbol of barbarity, cruelty, and warlikeness.

They have always been subject to various forms of discrimination and unspoken rules imposed by the influence of other nobles.

How could Ye Shengxiong, who possesses the bloodline of a demonized human, possibly be admitted to the inner sect of the War Academy?

unless......

He either sided with some powerful figure from the righteous path, or he sided with another noble in the empire!

Grandpa Yequan obviously couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

However, he saw through it but didn't say anything, still wearing a gentle smile: "Is that so? Hahahaha... Not bad. Shengxiong, you're so successful now, your father will be very proud."

Ye Shengxiong responded with a smile.

However, he was quite unhappy.

He had witnessed everything his grandfather had done to give the Night Song Shadow Force.

That little brat Yege only had to act cute, and Grandpa gave him the entire Shadow Force.

As the first member of the Ye family to enter the inner core of the Imperial War Academy, his grandfather only said "not bad"!

His favoritism is self-evident!

Ye Shengxiong thought bitterly to himself, "It seems that Grandpa still favors Uncle Ye Xiao's lineage after all..."

That's fine then.

In that case, I won't feel guilty about what I do!

"By the way, Shengxiong, how did you get into the inner sect of the academy?"

Behind Grandpa, a middle-aged man asked curiously, "I've heard that the selection criteria for the inner sect of the Imperial War Academy are extremely strict, especially for cultivators. There are four or five layers of screening just for spiritual roots. Only students with exceptionally outstanding talent can be chosen by the academy's deans. Shengxiong, what stage of cultivation have you reached?"

Ye Shengxiong smiled and replied, "Earth Realm, First Stage."