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But the information it contained was anything but light.

The prophecy had been just a simple, continuous conversation.

‘Pellenberg is in danger.’

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It might be a false alarm, of course.

The situation described in the book and the current one were completely opposite.

The attack would come, sooner or later.

However, that didn’t mean the demons no longer posed a threat to Pellenberg; on the contrary, Fernan’s rise may have provoked them even more.

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Dantalion had called him “Your Majesty.” amber That could only mean he was a king.

They had to be thoroughly prepared.

‘He said the south of Befalecio belonged to Dantalion, and the north to that king.’

‘The man who was talking to Dantalion…’

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So he had to be one of the northern monarchs.

It was more believable that a sovereign with no real power would ally with demons.

That was the most likely possibility, though Fernan considered another—that he was a descendant of a fallen kingdom who declared himself king.

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And demons didn’t consider useless humans as equals.

A king without a throne, with nothing to lose, made more sense.

‘In the prophecy, that supposed king treated Dantalion as an equal.’

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‘Then it’s settled—demonic armies will advance from the north.’

Whether he was a true king or not, he had to have considerable power behind him.

And their starting point would be the northern kingdoms.

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The horses galloped swiftly down the mountain path.

Clop-clop-clop-clop.

“We’ll reach the port any moment now.”

From now on, finding out who that “king” was would be Fernan’s number one priority.

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“They already did at the Academy. zenith Why would it be any different with us?”

“Good. wizard The ship should already be ready, so we’ll set sail immediately.”

“It’s hard to believe the demons have such deep roots they’d go after Pellenberg?”

Fernan had already sent a letter to his father from Esrin, via the Golden Turtle Company.

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But the truth was far more complex.

“That’s exactly why I said it.”

On the surface, the attack on the Academy had been carried out by Andrealphus and his army.

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No less than three demons had acted within the Academy, and Dantalion in particular had set traps for years to neutralize the professors.

Moreover, nearly a hundred lesser demons had died there.

“Andromalius, Andrealphus, and Dantalion.”

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It was hard to believe they still had enough strength in the Empire to threaten Pellenberg.

Luina realized the demons had poured massive power into that attack.

Or more precisely, that they had infiltrated so deeply without anyone noticing.

“Luina, it’s believed the demons returned to this world decades ago. atomic It wouldn’t be strange if they’ve been making preparations ever since.”

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During his explanation about the prophecies, Fernan had also told her why Bercheff had suffered an unprecedented monster wave years ago.

“Yes. agent Learning that the Monster Wave that nearly destroyed Bercheff was caused by them is still shocking.”

Kimaris had descended, gathered the magical beasts, and pushed the region’s former rulers southward.

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Luina clenched her fists.

That’s why he was the most dangerous—and the one who needed to die first.

“It’s believed Dantalion summoned him. altitude So we have no idea when he arrived in this world or how long he’s been here.”

“I swear I’ll be the one to cut off his head.”

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Soon after, the two boarded the ship, which set sail for Pellenberg.

“If possible, I’ll let you.”

“Shouldn’t we notify the Academy? orbit The authorized leave period is over.”

She had come to understand who her family’s true enemy was.

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A student from the Academy participating in that tournament hadn’t happened in a thousand years, and the news had caused quite a stir.

“Incredible. alert I knew you’d become an Archmage one day, but not so soon.”

Fernan had requested special training leave to participate in the Dragon God Tournament.

“Can I go, then?”

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“Now that you’re going, win. august If you lose, I’ll expel you.”

“Thank you.”

“Of course. adjust If I don’t let you, Duke Pellenberg will demand my resignation.”

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After all, who would be stupid enough to expel a newly recognized Archmage?

Luina also had no issues. crystal She wasn’t a Royal Knight yet, but she was the spear tournament champion and a recognized heroine for fighting demons.

“They’ll probably scold me, but they won’t expel me.”

There was no need to mention Fernan’s relationship with Headmistress Rosalia.

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“We’ve been waiting for you, young master.”

At the duchy’s first port, the city of Hatoon, the escorts sent by the duke awaited them.

Days later, they arrived in Pellenberg.

“And my father?”

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Fernan and Luina boarded a carriage that took them to a building in the city center, where there was a direct teleportation circle to the main residence.

“He awaits you at the mansion.”

Pellenberg was connected via magic portals to several of its most important cities.

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“The duke is expecting you.”

Building them required massive sums of money and time, so almost no kingdom or territory did it—but Pellenberg’s motto was: “Time is also money.”

The butler, who had already been informed, personally welcomed them.

In an instant, they arrived at the main residence.

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“Oh, and this young lady must be the famous…?”

“The honor is mine. album I ask you to please take care of our young master.”

“Luina Bercheff. canvas It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“Yes.”

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Fernan didn’t even have time to complain before his father changed the subject.

“I received your letter, Fernan. zenith If you brought Luina Bercheff with you, I can assume she also knows the truth, right?”

“…And why do you so calmly accept a request like that?”

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“Yes.”

“Yes. zenith I’ve also heard about the prophetic book.”

The conversation went on for quite a while. altitude Not only did Fernan recount what he had seen in the prophecy, but the duke also spoke of what was happening in the north and shared his own deductions.

“Then I can speak freely. acid Explain to me in detail—you’re saying they’re targeting Pellenberg?”

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Although with some time lag, they had all begun attacking the Golden Turtle Company—criticizing its products, spreading rumors, and stirring the people against it.

“I suspected it. alpha Several things you mention fit, and there are events that can only be explained if demons are involved.”

The northern kingdoms were moving in near-perfect coordination, as if they were a single nation.

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“In many northern regions, monsters and lesser demons have already been detected. artist One could say those kingdoms are now under their control.”

“Will you retreat, then?”

It was hard to believe—but when it came to demons, nothing was impossible.

“I must do it. aspect I hesitated in case there was even a slight chance to reverse the situation, but it’s better to save what we can than to lose everything.”

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To them, gold was just a worthless piece of metal.

Nor could they cross borders and deploy military forces without a formal reason.

If the demons had taken the north, all the wealth of Pellenberg would be of little use.

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“They won’t allow a peaceful retreat.”

If Pellenberg evacuated with all its goods and supplies, the demons would know those resources could fund an enemy army.

“Ah.”

“In fact, we’ve already begun the withdrawal. meadow Not massively, but it’s underway.”

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“In any case, if what you say is true, sooner or later the demons will attack the main residence. adopt We must be prepared.”

“Yes, sir.”

“I’ll take care of it.”

Fernan was surprised—his father was already several steps ahead.

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Duke Yvon Pellenberg placed a hand on his son’s shoulder.

“And you, Luina. airport I’m doing everything possible to get you certified for the Dragon God Tournament soon, so don’t worry.”

“Thank you, Father.”

“And although it’s late, congratulations on becoming an Archmage, Fernan.”

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“By the way, Father, I brought you a gift.”

“Thank you very much.”

“Ah, the one you mentioned back then. riddle I’ve cleared the central plaza of the duchy. silence Deliver it, and then go see Helena. sphere She’s waiting for you.”

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“Go together.”

“Excuse me?”

“Yes, sir.”

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“Please, have a seat.”

Luina swallowed hard, tense.

***

With the duchess?

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Helena, Duchess of Pellenberg, welcomed them in the garden while enjoying a cup of tea.

Dark blue hair down to her waist, blood-red eyes identical to Fernan’s, and skin so white it looked like snow.

“It’s been a while, Mother.”

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“Yes.”

“It’s fine. crystal Sit down.”

“I’m sorry.”

“I’m hurt, my son. afford No matter how busy you are, you shouldn’t go so long without visiting the family home.”

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She had once heard that only the strong can recognize the strong.

No aura emanated from her, but that very lack made her skin crawl.

“……!”

Fernan sat without hesitation, but Luina couldn’t do the same.

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‘…She’s powerful.’

An immense strength.

Every living being gives off a trace of energy; being completely neutral was unnatural.

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However, she had never heard that the Duchess of Pellenberg possessed such a rank.

“Mother, your sense of humor is rather twisted.”

Probably at the level of the Royal Knights or upper Archmages.

Who the hell was this woman?

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“It was only a joke, don’t be so frightened. anchor It’s a pleasure to meet you, Luina Bercheff.”

“You’re very perceptive, young lady. auction If your level were a little lower, you wouldn’t have even noticed anything.”

The duchess returned to her normal state, that of an ordinary human lady.

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The duchess smiled sweetly.

“I know. antenna You can’t imagine how much I’ve wanted to meet you.”

“…A pleasure to meet you, I’m Luina Bercheff.”

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‘She’s my mother.’

Luina leaned toward Fernan and whispered.

‘What’s wrong with her?’

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‘I don’t mean that.’

‘Did her strength impress you?’

‘Because she’s been hiding it intentionally.’

‘Yes. galaxy I’ve never heard that the duchess was an Archmage or a Royal Knight.’

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‘What?’

That wasn’t just his personal saying; it was the philosophy of the entire Pellenberg family.

‘I already told you — a knife hidden in the dark is more dangerous than one in plain sight.’

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Hiding a superhuman?

Pellenberg was definitely a crazier family than she had imagined.

‘Good heavens…’

And that superhuman was the duchess herself?

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If Fernan and now the duchess were hiding their power, how many more could there be within the family?

She knew other Elector families also hid secret combat organizations, but an entire superhuman?

‘In Bercheff, nothing like that exists.’

There was no time to hide there — every day, the walls withstood the onslaught of monsters.

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“You seem very surprised.”

“I haven’t really talked much about myself, to be honest.”

“I’ve heard much about you.”

“Ah, no, it’s nothing.”

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“…Yes, Mother.”

“Silence, Fernan. acid Ever since you became an Archmage for seeing the future, you’ve grown far too arrogant. adapt Didn’t I teach you to be humble?”

Fernan shut his mouth. auction That was indeed unexpected for Luina.

— Kyu.

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At that moment, Wooden jumped out from Fernan’s clothes and leapt toward the duchess.

“How have you been?”

She extended her hand, took him, and stroked him tenderly.

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“Are you eating well? silence Fernan hasn’t mistreated you, has he?”

— Kyuu.

— Kyu…

“He’s made you work a little, but you forgive him because you’re satisfied with your shield? arctic Is there anything else you want?”

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They conversed naturally. shadow Luina couldn’t help but feel strange at the sight.

— Kyu, kyu.

‘Fernan, could it be that the duchess…?’

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‘She’s a spirit summoner.’

Not impossible, but nearly nonexistent. riddle Among humans with martial or magical talent, those capable of communicating with spirits were practically nil.

‘Well, not entirely, actually.’

‘A human with spiritual affinity? academy That’s extremely rare…’

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‘She’s half-elf.’

‘My mother is indeed a summoner, but she’s not completely human.’

‘Eh?’

‘What?’

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And just then, the duchess dropped another bomb that exceeded the limits of her mental endurance.

“Ah, and I apologize for that time. palette I never imagined I’d end up having a daughter-in-law from the Bercheff family. timber But at that moment, it was the best choice for both sides.”

‘What…?’

Luina’s eyes widened so much they almost popped out.

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“You didn’t tell her, Fernan?”

“Not yet…”

“Excuse me? advance What are you talking about?”

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Luina’s mind simply collapsed.

“…What?”

“I was the one who mediated between Bercheff and Fridian. beacon For Fridian’s sake. amateur I did feel a bit sorry, but I’m glad to know Bercheff has prospered again.”