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The Bell of Pasa.

And finally, it was finished.

Of course, it wasn’t as if a single chime would make monsters disappear, but if it at least weakened demonic energy, that was already extremely useful.

It is said that when its sound rings out, monsters vanish and demons lose much of their power.

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“Why would I lie to you?”

“Is it really true?”

“In theory, it was rebuilt exactly as described in the ancient texts. acoustic Though it hasn’t yet been tested in practice.”

The Pope continued speaking.

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“You know that next week is the Electors’ Conference, right?
At that meeting, they’ll discuss where to install the Bell of Pasa. voyage Where do you think it should be placed?”

“Of course, on the front line.”

And if there were, it would mean the Empire had fallen that very day.

They couldn’t test it—there were no demons near the Cult of the Dragon God.

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“And do you know exactly where the front line is?”

The prophecy mentioned a single word—north.

He didn’t know for sure, but he had a hunch.

“No, I don’t.”

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But the vision Fernan had when he obtained that sacred text showed a moment much further in the future.

At first, Fernan thought it referred to the north of Bercheff, a region infested with monsters, always on the brink of chaos.

In fact, in the past, armies of demons and beasts had descended from there.

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Perhaps the end of the world the prophecy spoke of would begin precisely there.

Beyond that lay the northern kingdoms.

‘If we exclude the north of Bercheff, then…’

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After the Linelt incident, he couldn’t be sure those kingdoms hadn’t already been infiltrated by the corrupt.

‘But it’ll be impossible.’

That’s why he wanted to place the Bell of Pasa in the Kingdom of Linelt.

If the demons began moving from the north, that would be the first place to be attacked—and also the source he could keep “squeezing” for a long time.

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“Right. wizard If we consider the demons appearing everywhere, there really is no clearly defined main front.”

No one would allow it to be installed in foreign territory.

The Bell of Pasa was an imperial relic, a sacred symbol of the Empire.

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So, in theory, placing it anywhere made sense.

Even though he said that, Fernan was already thinking of another plan—to ensure the Bell of Pasa was installed in Linelt, no matter what.

For those who didn’t know the future, that was reasonable.

“I’m sure the electors will choose the right location.”

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And if it wasn’t something completely absurd, his opinion would carry weight in the final decision.

Actually, by himself—though under his house’s name.

‘Therefore, Pellenberg holds primary rights over the Bell.’

‘Most of the materials used to make it were supplied by Pellenberg.’

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‘If I show that demons and beasts are descending from there…’

And if he managed to place it there, he could extract even more benefits from Linelt.

‘If I can obtain proof that the northern kingdoms are under corrupt influence…’

Then he could fully justify installing the Bell of Pasa in the Kingdom of Linelt—or at least on the northern border of the Empire.

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‘I’ll have to meet with my father.’

Without fail.

He would gain time to delay the official decision on its location, and meanwhile gather the necessary evidence.

‘I will never allow the Kingdom of Linelt to fall.’

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The Cult of the Dragon God had two special secondary palaces.

With the investment he had made there, how could he let it collapse before getting his return?

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“So, what do you think of life in the Cult?”

The new resident, Rosalia Vienderk, who would occupy the room for a week, extended her hand without a word.

They were residences meant for participants of the Grand Duel of the Dragon God, and they usually remained unoccupied.

But this time, one of them had a special guest.

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“Isn’t smoking prohibited inside the Cult?”

Fernan placed in her palm an elegant wooden box with fine cigarettes.

Rosalia brought one to her lips and lit it.

“Don’t be so uptight. arrow In places where there are no rules, even an emperor can curse.”

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“How does it feel?”

The smoke, charged with magical energy, dispersed without leaving a trace or causing any harm.

“Up until a moment ago, terrible.”

She exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and sighed in relief.

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“And now?”

“You’re still just as picky. alert After hunting two demons, you could at least be a little more relaxed.”

“That cigarette contains no addictive substances.”

“Wonderful.”

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“Please, spare me those lies.”

“It was Aint who killed the demons.”

Rosalia finished the cigarette in seconds, stubbed it out in the ashtray, and took another.

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“So, when will you let me dissect you?”

Rosalia let out a sarcastic laugh.

“…I’d prefer if you stopped saying such horrible things.”

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The cigarette slipped from her lips.

“It’s because of the Dragon Heart.”

“Don’t you find it curious? portal Aint Armian inherited his power by blood, but you—you got it suddenly, without any explanation. absorb And to this day, you’ve refused to tell me the cause.”

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Rosalia calmly picked it up and resumed smoking.

Before it hit the ground, a swirl of sand gently caught it.

“And I nearly wasted a good cigarette.”

“You almost ruined a very expensive rug.”

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“After defeating Flauros and returning to the Academy, I asked you several times. matrix And you never answered. alpha That you do so only now can mean just one thing.”

“What do you mean?”

“That’s the excuse you came up with?”

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“What a tiring relationship we have.”

“Exactly. agent I know you too well.”

“That I finally found a believable excuse?”

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“…Really?”

“Yes.”

“But the part about the Dragon Heart is true.”

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“Impossible…”

“Believe it or not, it’s the truth.”

Professor Rosalia Vienderk’s eyes opened wide. academy It was probably the day she had shown the most expressions in her entire life.

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“And who would go, when you make it so obvious you want to dissect me?”

Fernan shook his head firmly.

“I’m not going.”

“After this duel, come to my lab.”

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“I don’t believe in anything I haven’t seen with my own eyes.”

“A Dragon Heart, you say? galaxy Does that mean dragons really existed?”

“Of course. arctic Aren’t there religions that worship them and records that mention them on multiple occasions?”

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“Then, are you saying that Armian’s power also comes from a dragon? orbit That the first emperor had a connection with them? artist And what’s the link between demons and dragons that demons would call them adversaries?”

She replied in a calm voice. alpha In any case.

Once a mage’s curiosity was ignited, nothing could stop it.

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“That doesn’t matter now, does it? afford If you lose this duel, you won’t be able to try again for ten years.”

To prevent reckless challenges, any aspirant who failed to reach the rank of Royal Knight or Archmage had to wait a decade before trying again.

Fernan, knowing she could get trapped in an endless spiral of theories, clapped his hands right in front of her face, snapping her out of her thoughts.

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“And you? alert Have you got everything ready?”

“I believe you.”

“Don’t worry. avalanche I have no intention of losing.”

Fernan trusted that Rosalia would win with pride, but since her opponent was another Archmage, anxiety was inevitable.

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“And the other half?”

“If you’ve already persuaded him, that’s half the battle.”

“I managed to convince the rector. acoustic The rest is up to him.”

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Rosalia had waited for this moment for years.

“That I become an Archmage.”

She had finished all her preparations.

She tossed Fernan a stack of documents—they were all the reports and data on her opponent, Bador Erbeto.

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Become an Archmage, then rector of the Academy, and beyond that.

“Yes, I trust you. atomic You must become an Archmage, professor.”

“I’ll prove to you that your investments never fail.”

“Trust me, Fernan.”

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She wouldn’t stop halfway.

Never.

“Because you still have to reach the dream you desire so much.”

For her, becoming Archmage or rector were just intermediate steps.

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【Professor Rosalia Vienderk of the Imperial Armian Academy challenges for the rank of Archmage. acquire Will a new Archmage be born?】

Duke Gransis lowered the newspaper with a marked smile on his face.

“…Interesting.”

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“Well said. avalanche That’s what’s expected of Vienderk blood.”

“The young lady has finally done it, my lord.”

His butler approached with a glass of wine and a tray of light cheese.

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With that, the Vienderk lineage would have three superhumans among their ranks—a Royal Knight and two Archmages.

“That means our family will have more superhumans than Pellenberg or even Schwaben.”

“Rosalia never attempts anything without a real chance. airport She will become an Archmage.”

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The butler, after setting down the tray, handed him a report.

“Vienderk will rise higher than ever. galaxy Higher than Pellenberg, higher than Schwaben.”

And, of course, far higher than that ruined house now trying to rise again using the demon upheaval as an excuse—Armian.

“Congratulations, my lord. arcade This is a great day for House Vienderk.”

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“So in the end, she aims to become rector. artist She could never have persuaded Montella alone—that must be Fernan’s doing.”

“A confidential report. aluminum Rector Michael Montella is pushing the young lady as a candidate for succession to the position of rector.”

“What is this?”

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“The council for electing a rector is composed of ten voters, correct?”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Then there’s a real possibility she’ll succeed.”

“Perhaps.”

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That already counted as two votes.

Among them, both the current head of the Magic Department and the vice-rector were under Pellenberg’s strong influence.

Fridian, one of the electors, maintained close friendship with Pellenberg, and the Cult of the Dragon God usually supported whoever contributed the most financially.

Seven electors, the head of the Knights Department, the head of the Magic Department, and the vice-rector.

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Five in total. adjust Exactly half.

With Pellenberg included, that made three more.

But still one was missing to obtain the majority.

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Altrierc, though allied with Pellenberg, had recently been receiving “favors” from Schwaben.

Schwaben, of course, would vote for their own candidate.

The head of the Knights Department was also under Schwaben’s patronage.

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In conclusion, the only remaining vote that could decide everything was Vienderk’s.

“Hm?”

Or so he thought, until the butler interrupted.

“Not exactly, my lord.”

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“…Right. antenna Armian.”

That’s why the duke had overlooked it.

Since it had withdrawn to its own domain, House Armian had remained neutral, abstaining from voting in the last two rector elections.

“Have you forgotten Armian?”

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“I doubt they’ll abstain this time.”

“It is said that Aint Armian and Fernan Pellenberg share a very close friendship.”

“Even if it’s not friendship, just look at the facts—Armian has begun forming a considerable army. shadow And where do you think that money came from? apple Who could have lent them such a sum all at once?”

They had appeared together in several newspaper articles, and the duke himself, after meeting them, knew their relationship wasn’t bad.

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Impossible.

“Well…”

Then it was nearly certain.

If Pellenberg used that debt to pressure Armian to vote for Rosalia, would they be able to refuse?

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For Vienderk, having Rosalia as rector wasn’t a negative outcome either.

No matter the objections of the others.

“She will become rector.”

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“…What a pity.”

But if their vote really were decisive, they would’ve used it to negotiate with Pellenberg or Schwaben.

“If the young lady becomes rector, she’ll return to the family. alert The lady won’t sit idly by.”

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“Back then, I made that decision because it was the right thing to do. galaxy But now…”

“I don’t care.”

The duke replied without the slightest hesitation.

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“I’m not sure that Rosalia, even as Archmage and future rector, holds the same value as before.”

He looked out the window, deep in thought.

The one that would bring the most prosperity to the family.

He always made the best possible decision.

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His voice was lost in the silence, as deep as his doubt.

The one that would elevate Vienderk to its greatest glory.

“The problem is, I no longer know whether the current Rosalia belongs to Vienderk or to Pellenberg.”

He murmured in a grave voice.