As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

Fortunately, nothing happened in the end.

On the day of their departure, the lord of Coral Island saw them off with tears in his eyes, almost as if he were sending off a landlord.

Roy understood deeply.

After all, the royal families of various countries, as well as a group of extraordinary people who can overturn his territory, are visiting here, and a conflict of arms almost broke out. It would be strange if he was not scared to death - if a real fight breaks out, it will be an international issue. No matter who the girls win or lose, since the incident happened on his territory, he will definitely be the one to take the blame.

Even if we put aside the identities of Charlotte and the others, dozens of extraordinary people are more than enough to fight a large-scale battle, and if a real battle breaks out, it will be enough to tear Coral Island back to its pre-liberation state overnight.

Not only was the lord panicking, Roy himself was also extremely panicked.

He led his army across thousands of miles to invade another country.

These girls haven't graduated yet, haven't reached a high level, yet they can do this kind of thing. Roy is afraid that if he doesn't handle it well in the future, it would be a small problem for him to be finished if there is a fire in the harem, but if it really turns into a world war, he will feel uncomfortable even as a ghost.

Alas, what a grave sin.

"If the master really reflects on his actions, perhaps he shouldn't get involved with new girls."

The most important thing is that even the little maid has been complaining recently, which is really heartbreaking.

Considering the feelings of Charlotte and others, Roy did not take the initiative to contact Lyanna after returning to the academy.

It wasn't until the Mage's Society sent him an invitation to attend the celebration banquet for the campaign against the Purple Demon School that he finally found the opportunity to meet Lyanna.

It was called a celebration banquet, but with so many factions gathered in the academy, even if it was just a formality, a banquet would have to include many of them. Charlotte, Nia, and even Douglas were welcome, and Roy, as the kingdom's sworn knight, naturally invited them as well.

Strangely, Roy was invited, but there was no news from Sword Ghost.

Logically speaking, the ones who actually contributed to this battle should be the protagonists.

On the day of the banquet, after arriving at the Candle Tower in the Academy.

Roy finally learned a truth that left him dumbfounded.

"Let us offer our most sincere condolences and respect to the fallen soldiers!"

In the banquet hall, the leader of the Red Demons personally took the lead in mourning the victims of this battle.

Among them, the one who was mentioned the most was not the two great magicians who were knocked down by the devil, but the [Sword Ghost]!

Is this a mistake?! I'm alive and well! How can you treat me as dead without even seeing my body?!

"Standing firm against the demons, he is a truly brave and fearless adventurer worthy of respect!"

"Mr. Sword Ghost is not only incredibly powerful, but also incredibly courageous. It was because of his inspiration that I chose to stay! It's a shame I'm not strong enough to share his responsibility!"

"Brother [Sword Ghost]... Uwaaa, I can't go on!"

Roy couldn't hold back as he watched familiar faces like Malfoy, [Fighter] Hex, [Thunder Gun] Reid and others mourning and praising his heroic deeds.

Later he learned that in order to prevent his identity from being exposed, Lyanna had simply covered him with a piece of cloth and carried him out in front of everyone...

In the corner, the elf girl looked at the dumbfounded boy and couldn't help covering her mouth, shaking all over, as if she was trying to fight against something.

The identity of [Sword Ghost] was saved, but it seemed that it was not saved. Roy had mixed feelings about this result.

However, since [Shadow's Decor] has been shattered into pieces, it is not convenient for him to use this identity for the time being.

【title】:

[Heroic Sword Ghost: Your disguised identity as a human hero, a true adventurer, fell on the front lines against the demons. You will be forever remembered by the world. The Magician Society and the Adventurer's Guild will forever regard you as a hero and jointly posthumously confer you the title of S-rank Adventurer as a token of respect.]

[Reputation +10000]

God damn, I’m posthumously honored for this. I told you I’m not dead!

However, thanks to this incident, he gained a lot of reputation points at one time.

10000 points is equivalent to a ten-consecutive draw, which is not bad.

Of course, the Sword Ghost incident was just a small episode.

The real protagonists of this celebration banquet are the big figures who lead the various schools of thought.

Malfoy's military exploits once again helped the Red School consolidate its leading position in the academy.

The great magician of the black magic school also gained glory and power because of his military achievements.

"Because the Purple Demon School colluded with the evil cult and the demons, its power was damaged. The Black Demon School took on the heavy responsibility as the vanguard of the Society in times of crisis. The six major schools unanimously decided that the Black Demon School would replace the Purple Demon School and jointly serve as the seven permanent schools to preside over the Society!"

The Red Demon Leader announced in a deep voice, but his expression was very ordinary.

In contrast, the black magicians in the audience responded in unison, crowding around the black-robed wizard outlined by the shadow, setting off a wave of enthusiasm.

Only then did Roy realize that the number of black magicians was not inferior to that of any other school, and their power was not to be underestimated.

Compared to the Second Era, the situation of black magicians is much better, but it is an indisputable fact that black magicians are easily corrupted and transformed into demons due to the blood of the demons.

Looking at those loyal subjects cheering with their arms raised, Roy was happy for them, but he couldn't help but worry about whether their reunion would affect the peace of Viszea.

Judging from Lyanna's description, the Lord of Darkness is a cold-blooded wizard who treats his subordinates as worthless, which fits people's stereotype of dark magicians.

To be honest, Roy was a little worried about Lyanna staying in the School of Dark Magic.

Unexpectedly, at this time, the leader of the red demons announced the second thing.

"With the return of Lisanna, the head of the Cassandra family, the academy has proposed that Lyanna Cassandra withdraw from the Dark School of Magic and return to the Purple School of Magic and the Cassandra family!"

For a time, controversy arose.

In the crowd, the brown-haired girl was stunned, obviously unaware of the situation.

The leader of the dark demons immediately questioned him with a stern attitude.

"Wait, what the hell is this?"

"Lyanna is my personal apprentice, my chief magician, she belongs to me! Is this how the society treats meritorious individuals by transferring personnel without consultation?!"

A group of black magicians raised their arms and shouted, venting their anger on the stage, and the atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly became tense.

Chapter 159: The Sage's Proposal

The current leader of the Dark Demons has made great military achievements, and if things really get out of hand, it will be difficult for the society to blame him.

Until the old man in gray robe stood on the stage.

"Calm down, Ike, it's just a suggestion."

[Sage] Booker, a hero who led the human coalition to fight against the demons in [Age of Heroes].

Even though he has no real power as the dean, as soon as he shows up, he is like a towering pillar that can intimidate anyone present.

Including the leader of the dark demons who had just made military achievements and was gaining popularity.

Ike's tone was quite unhappy. "[Sage], even you have no right to interfere in the internal affairs of the Magician Society, right? This is our own dispute!"

"In this battle, my Dark Magic School fought hard for the Academy and shed blood. Now, we have finally cleared the grievances of the Dark Magicians and have been reinstated into the Seven Great Schools. But how has the Academy treated me?"

"You're going to transfer my Chief Magician and future successor right away. Where does that leave the reputation of my Dark Magic School?!"

Every word Ike spoke was laced with blood and tears, as if he was accusing the devil and revealing the injustices he had suffered over the years.

However, the dean simply replied lightly, "Thinking about it this way, it's indeed inappropriate."

Ike said coldly: "So..."

"So, why not let her serve as the chief magician of both the Black Magic and Purple Magic schools?"

Ike, who had been so sharp and unstoppable just now, was suddenly silenced.

The gray-haired old man said with a pleasant expression, "What everyone present may not know is that Lyanna is the only daughter of Cassandra's family. It was only because the demons invaded the family that she was forced to seek protection from the School of Dark Magic."

"Now that the demon crisis has been resolved, it's time for her to return home."

The Great Sage smiled at Ike and said meaningfully, "I know Ike is reluctant to part with his apprentice, but you shouldn't prevent that child from reuniting with his family, right?"

The black magician's momentum was suppressed.

But the Dark Lord was determined to keep Lyanna: "I didn't say she couldn't go home. Lyanna has the heavy responsibility of inheriting the Dark School, and it's totally unreasonable for her to be the chief mage of two major schools at the same time! Besides, the Purple School is in decline, why should she go back?"

The scene was deadlocked.

Roy never expected that such a stalemate contest would unfold at a celebration banquet.

The leader of the dark magic, the dean of the academy, and the magician's association, the three of them brewed an invisible storm.

Not only Roy himself, but many nobles were also deeply surprised and waited to see how the situation would develop.

The society is far from being as peaceful as it appears.

Logically speaking, this matter has nothing to do with me, but...

Looking at the helpless girl in the crowd, Roy couldn't help but clench his fists.

The struggle between the legendary sage and the great magician was fine, but Roy could not tolerate the girl being fought over like a trophy and treated as nothing.

The chief magician of the Black Magic School, the respected "Snake-Eyed Witch" is, after all, a pawn of the big shots. She is trapped in the game and cannot escape.

Especially the leader of the dark demons, who was unwilling to let Lyanna go. According to Lyanna's description, the other party obviously had some plans for her.

But now it's different.

Lyanna was not alone.

"Everyone, I have a suggestion." Roy stepped forward and walked calmly between the two of them.

"Both sides have their own valid points of view, but this matter should be decided by Lyanna herself, right?"

The brown-haired girl was slightly startled, her face full of surprise.

The gray-robed old man kept smiling, but Ike's tone became even more gloomy.

"Brat from the Lionheart Kingdom, this is our society's internal affairs, you have no right to speak!"

[Sage] It would have been fine, but being interrupted by a junior was something Ike couldn't stand.

However, he never expected that the atmosphere of the banquet would change after he said this.

Surrounded by a group of Lionheart nobles, the red-haired princess was the first to step forward, slightly angrily saying, "Your Excellency, Lord of the Dark Demons, you seem to have misunderstood something. Roy is not speaking to you on his own behalf, but on behalf of the Lionheart Kingdom."

Immediately afterwards, the green-haired elf girl led the elf descendants to Roy's side and smiled leisurely, "Hey, hey, don't be nervous. We are just making a suggestion and not interfering in your internal affairs. However, I hope that the respected Lord of the Dark Demons will be sensible and make a decision that everyone will be satisfied with."

Even though Roy had expected the girls' support, he still felt somewhat relieved.

Even if they have some prejudices against Lyanna, they will not let themselves down at the critical moment.

Not only that, even the prince of the Kingdom of Golden Sands, Douglas, stood up and said with great dignity: "I think Mr. Roy is right. I hope the Lord of Darkness will consider it and give Miss Lyanna a chance."

Roy came to the brown-haired girl, took her hand in front of everyone, and asked gently, "So, what is your answer?"

Roy not only represents himself, but also represents the support given by the three major forces.

With the boy's support, Lyanna was no longer confused or nervous. For the first time, she looked back at the Dark Lord with such confidence and smiled sweetly: "Teacher, I want to go back."

"Could you please consider the Dean's suggestion?"

Ike was stunned.

The magician learned to mistreat him and was reluctant to stop him.

As for Lyanna's personal opinion, haha, that's a joke. As Lyanna's personal mentor, he has ten thousand ways to control her.

But with the support of a group of nobles, the balance is tipping.

Of course, the Academy and the Sages cannot directly interfere in the internal affairs of the school, let alone the nobles.

But indirect pressure is indispensable.

Now that the Black Magic School has finally returned to the forefront, it is unwise to go against so many forces.

But Ike could never have imagined that there would be such a person who could unite so many external forces and be so determined to stand by Lyanna!

In this case, it is questionable whether Lyanna should be forced to stay.

Serving as the head of two major schools concurrently was not the same as quitting the School of Dark Magic directly. He still had room to control Lyanna. Now, it would be wise to take a step back for the time being.

Ike looked at Roy deeply, then smiled in a deliberately gentle tone and said, "Well, since it's your opinion, Lyanna, I won't say much."

The dean clapped his hands. "In that case, let us congratulate Lyanna Cassandra, this young, gifted mage, this heroic young woman who fought against the demons. She has now become the Chief Mage of both the Black and Purple Schools of Magecraft, setting a new precedent in the academy's history!"

Cheers and applause continued for a long time. People offered praise and congratulations to the brown-haired girl under the lights.

The girl herself was staring at the boy beside her with her beautiful eyes full of affection, unable to look away.

This would of course cause private suspicion and gossip, but Charlotte and Nia's tacit attitude of turning a blind eye made them dare not say much.