NOVPUB"So it’s like that, we’re comrades then."
Antanas walked in the stairwell, acknowledging Shaar.
Regardless of whether the other party was of the demon race, mentally, they were kin due to their profound respect for the New King.
Xue Yuan Province, the name sounded so familiar.
Because the identities the New King had prepared for the three of them were all registered in the Northern Xueyuan Province of the Protoss Empire.
Presumably, it was due to the New King’s familiarity with Viscount Chinston of Xue Yuan Province that he was able to arrange their identities.
This young man must be a close confidant of the New King, hence his assignment to receive the three of them.
Above all, this young man seemed to call the New King his teacher, revealing a promising future. Despite his current weakness, he was bound to become a powerful force in their demon race’s new generation with his high magical talent.
If the New King allowed it, they all could teach this young man some unique demon magic, helping him to grow further.
Walking along the hallway of the ancient building, everything in their surroundings was immersed in a swirl of historical art.
"I am honored."
Shaar felt a bit more sincerity in his eyes when the professor called him a comrade.
They soon arrived at the fifth floor.
The demon group tread on the soft hallway floor, the deep red carpet under their feet was richly colored, thick in texture, and delicately patterned.
The carpet silently told the story of the years accumulated in the Hong Meng De Building, like a river of history flowing under their feet.
"Speaking of which, when I first arrived at this school, the landscape at the school gate really amazed me."
Looking at the style of Hong Meng De Building, Antanas shared his thoughts with the other two Great Demons.
The intricate gilded patterns on the wooden walls of the hallway glittered in the nuances of the light, much like their thoughts at this moment.
"Indeed, I wonder whose touch shaped the artistic style of this school."
They walked past a series of neatly arranged bay windows. These windows framed the world outside like exquisite canvas paintings.
Through the windows, Pranay could see the school courtyard, ancient Herram-style buildings in the distance, and lush trees.
Also amongst these sceneries was the newly refurbished campus landscape. As a scholar who enjoyed investigating the ancient ruins of the Demon World, Pranay was not only passionate about the culture and art of the Demon World but was also fascinated by human culture and art.
It was beyond his expectation that he would encounter a master in this era who would leave him in awe.
They made small talk for a while before arriving at an office door at the end of the hallway.
"Teacher, I have brought the guests to you."
Shaar knocked on the door.
"Thank you, Shaar. You can go back and accompany Lilith. You can finish work for today."
A gentle male voice came from inside the door.
"Yes."
Shaar saluted the door.
"Professors, I’ll take my leave."
"Thank you, student."
Shaar then turned to salute the three professors before taking his leave.
"..."
Pranay placed his hand lightly on the door, not yet pushing it open. The male voice from inside the door prompted the three great demons to exchange glances briefly.
Had the New King invited other guests?
Before he could contemplate any further, Pranay pushed open the heavy wooden door.
The door opened slowly, and the smell of coffee and candles wafted out, carrying a quiet and warm atmosphere.
The sight that greeted them was a spacious office of several hundred square meters, with only one figure in it.
Behind the office desk facing the door was an office chair with its back to them. The man leaning against the chair was either resting with his eyes closed or staring out the window. The heavily drawn curtains let in a slight shimmer of light. Outside the window, the sky was turning grey. A light breeze was occasionally heard in the Protoss Royal Magic Academy, and with each gust, leaves were blown and fell.
The instant the three of them stepped into the office, a solitary raindrop gently hit the edge of the windowsill.
Soon, raindrops fell down like fine strings, densely packed.
The figure sitting across the window seemed to be freshly awakened from a dream, with the green pupils reflected in the glass gradually becoming clear and bright.
His raised fingers gently stroked the dew-laden glass panel.
Nobody knew what he was thinking, or perhaps he was just purely enjoying the comfortable afternoon.
"..."
Pranay led the two Great Demons forward, but didn’t get too close, maintaining an appropriate distance.
Everyone could be sure that there were no other living beings in this room, just the man behind the office chair.
The new king stated that they could arrive at three-thirty, too.
However, they all arrived precisely at three.
So it’s possible that the new king had not yet arrived, and the person in the room was another guest whom the new king wanted them to meet.
Pranay shot Antanas a glance and Antanas quickly understood Pranay’s arbitrary but reasonable idea. She laid a barrier in the room.
Though the principal’s office had equipment to block detection magic, the barrier arranged by Antanas, a member of the Eighth-order great demon race, was more reliable.
"May I ask who you are?"
Assured that the room was fully isolated from the outside world, Pranay politely asked the figure behind the chair.
Lanci leaned against the office chair, quietly looking at the sky outside the window, then closed his eyes again.
He would take a nap whenever he could.
He was still in his black-haired, green-eyed appearance.
Because of the cooldown of [Transformation Technique: Human], he could only transform into Rocky McCarthy once more today.
Thus, he maintained his original appearance all the way from the Protoss Royal Magic Academy Hegemony Branch to his office in the Hong Meng De Building, without rushing to transform back into Rocky McCarthy.
He would sit here during his leisure time in the afternoon, and even if he only closed his eyes to rest for five minutes, it would alleviate a lot of fatigue.
He didn’t expect that in such a short time, when he was drowsiest, he heard Shaar’s knock on the door and then the three Great Demons walked in.
"Here, people call me Rocky McCarthy."
He explained.
"?!"
The other layer of the office.
All three Great Demons were surprised and stunned upon hearing this.
They had thought that the new king would let them come and meet a certain important figure first, but they never expected that the one sitting here would be Rocky McCarthy!
Did the new king invite them here to talk with Rocky McCarthy?
Pranay fell silent for a moment, apparently analyzing the new king’s thoughts.
Antanas did not intend to speak out of turn in this situation either.
She needed to stay quiet and observe in this circumstance, letting Pranay, the smartest of the Great Demons, deal with the humans.
Apart from the two alert Great Demons, only Sinola was extremely nervous.
She had been briefed by her elder brother about this imperial named Rocky McCarthy, who was the person they, the Demon Race, must win over next.
But she wasn’t good at handling males other than her brother. Since her arrival on the ground, she had been using her magic power to sense the surrounding terrain and creatures, and did not dare to open her eyes lightly. 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
At this moment, she was also a bit curious; she wanted to sneak a peek at what this mysterious man named Rocky McCarthy looked like.
No, she can’t. It can mess things up. She has to hold back.
Today, she must not open her eyes in front of the males at any cost!
Sinola warned herself mentally.
Today, she cannot do anything extra for sure; she must not make the new king see that she is a disgrace to the Demon Race, which would greatly disappoint him.
