Chapter 1.17
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Gillian’s <Demonology> class was the most popular course within the Academy.
There were several reasons why registering for it was always difficult.
Because many wanted to learn about the demons that occasionally appeared in the Empire.
To leave a good impression on Duke Gillian Roas, who taught the class, and secure a good position in the future.
And—
“Wow, Lord Demian looks like a sculpture today as well…….”
“Is Lord Frid absent from class again today due to his Holy Knight duties?”
The popularity of Demian and Frid, who attended classes on demons as princes of the Empire, also played a part in increasing the difficulty of course registration.
Today, Demian sat in the lecture hall equipped with flawless attire and the gentle smile he had practiced thousands of times.
“I hope everyone is having a pleasant afternoon.”
Constantly wearing a smile was not an action that suited his original personality, but he had no choice if he wanted to hide his prickly nature.
Especially in a case like now, where a political enemy who wondered when he would die was right in front of him.
‘Even if <Demonology> is a mandatory subject for graduation from the Academy, to think I have to listen to Gillian Roas’s lecture.’
Who was Gillian Roas? He was the individual who had slandered and belittled his mother countless times, withering her to death.
Thinking of his mother, who was heartbroken after hearing news that his New Year’s gift sent to Gillian had been shoved into the mud, made his stomach churn.
However, Demian maintained a relaxed attitude without even a single frown. He was no longer a greenhorn swayed by emotions.
“Then, let us begin the class.”
Gillian also began the class in a calm voice instead of openly revealing hostility toward Demian as he had before.
“Demons are filthy existences born from the sins decreed by the Goddess. The moment they latch on, a human becomes no different from a beast without reason. The demon stays in that body for a few days, and once the flesh begins to rot from demonic energy, it leaves to find another body.”
“…….”
“The Temple and the Holy Knights protect humans so that demons cannot seize their physical bodies.”
Since Gillian, who was said to have the highest understanding of demons among historical scholars, was explaining it, it felt real.
Demian continued to listen to the lecture while hiding his indifferent inner thoughts.
“Demons largely possess seven natures. Lust Demons, Greed Demons, Gluttony Demons, and so on…… the seven sins decreed by the Goddess serve as their personalities.”
“…….”
“Furthermore, a demon finds and seizes the body of a human who possesses the same nature as itself. For instance, a Lust Demon with a lewd nature will loiter around looking for the body of a corrupt and debauched human.”
The moment he heard the words ‘debauched body,’ his heart pricked as if his secret had been discovered, but Demian desperately maintained his composure.
Instead, to avoid being shaken, he moved his pen with a scratching sound and thought:
People hate demons that cause harm to humans. Demian was the same.
Therefore, if he wanted to defeat Frid in the Crown Prince competition and become Emperor, he had to prevent any involvement with demons.
Because if even the smallest point of contact was created between him and a demon, the House of Roas and the Temple would surely seize upon it.
‘Ha…… why the hell was I born without a damn lick of holy power.’
If he had as much holy power as Frid, his life would have been a bit easier.
Just as he was continuing his thoughts, Gillian had a subordinate bring something.
“Everyone. What is contained inside this is a lower-grade demon. It was captured alive for educational purposes by Lord Frid, who is in the Holy Knights.”
After lightly mentioning Frid’s contribution, Gillian pulled back the red covering cloth.
Then, a single black snake wriggling inside an iron cage revealed itself before everyone.
The students, who had grown up precious and had no reason to encounter demons in this way, frowned slightly.
‘Ugh, it looks disgusting. It looks almost translucent.’
‘It gives off a nasty energy. I don’t even want to go near it.’
Voices praising the 2nd Prince Frid, who followed the Goddess’s will to seek out and even capture such things, were heard from all over.
Gillian listened to those voices quietly and then shifted his gaze to find someone.
“Now, since I must explain at this point what kind of powers can subdue demons…….”
Before long, Levi’s face was captured in his sharp, green, single eye.
“Why don’t you show us the Blessing of the Lion Divine Beast passed down through Heron, the Sword of the Imperial Family, Miss Levi Heron?”
The moment Gillian pointedly asked Levi, the lecture hall buzzed.
“If she were capable of exterminating demons, she would have appeared at social gatherings long ago.”
“Even if her body is weak, surely a Heron can’t fail to kill even that tiny demon? They’re the Sword of the Imperial Family.”
“If she’s at a level where she can’t even kill a lower-grade demon like that, she doesn’t deserve to be called the Sword of the Imperial Family.”
Demian heard every single thing the others were whispering.
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