Chapter 9 He is playing a big game!

The next morning.

After a simple wash, Luo Yan said goodbye to Priest Jeffrey and the children of the temple, and set out on his journey back to the Demon King Academy. He finally arrived at the school gate before lunch time.

Different from the past.

Today, the castle-like school gate is filled with elegantly decorated dragon carriages, and the chequered one is a gold-level pterosaur.

After the graduation ceremony, third and fourth year students no longer have classes, nor do they have to prepare for final or graduation exams. The originally busy campus life suddenly becomes idle.

The young masters and young ladies who come here to gild their fortunes will not stay in the dormitory all the time. Before rushing to their future careers, they must return to their own manors to enjoy their last summer vacation.

As for those who did not have strong family connections and were unfortunately assigned to the front line, they basically reported to the War Department yesterday.

The time of service starts from the moment of reporting. The earlier you serve, the earlier you can be transferred to the rear, and if you are lucky, you may not have to go to the battlefield.

Relying on the majesty of their master, pterosaurs with a body length of five or six meters crawled on the ground and looked around, as if they were real dragons.

Among the animals pulling the carts, Luo Yan was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a few Hell Pegasus, which were so rare that he had only seen them in textbooks! This thing is considered a "strategic material" in hell.

To be able to use a hell-horse to pull a carriage, there must be at least a count in his family.

Luo Yan politely expressed his envy, but he didn't expect a familiar face to pop out from the carriage.

Under the pink bob, a pair of heart-shaped pupils were looking at him with a half-smile.

Mia?! Thinking of the unpleasant episode at the graduation ceremony, Luo Yan quickly avoided his sight, but he didn't expect that this guy actually jumped off the carriage and ran straight towards him.

"Senior Luo Yan, long time no see."

"Stop it, we are in the same class."

"Eh? But classmate Iger always calls you that, so can't we do that?" Mia looked at him shyly, and there was no doubt that the anxious look in her eyes was fake.

really.

Seeing that Luo Yan remained indifferent, Mia immediately exposed her devilish nature, and her originally shy eyes gradually narrowed sinisterly.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk. You are obviously a human being, yet you have the audacity to question my beliefs. I didn't realize before that you are actually quite a gutsy guy."

really.

As humans who protect animals, they are not in a position to say such things to high-level demons.

But I only realized it today. This reaction time is really long enough.

Seeing that Luo Yan didn't say anything, she moved around to the side and moved her nose dangerously close to him, as if she was examining her prey.

"Hey, let me ask you, where did you go last night?"

I really don't want to mess with this troublesome guy.

Luo Yan sighed and said seriously.

"Dear high-level demon Miss Mia, does this have anything to do with you?"

"Nothing, I'm just a little disappointed that I came up empty-handed. I thought you ran away with your tail between your legs, haha."

Mia smiled maliciously, but Luo Yan frowned.

"You came into my room?"

"How could that be? I am a law-abiding good devil. I would never do anything illegal..." Mia laughed and was halfway through her sentence when she suddenly noticed Luo Yan's expression and narrowed her eyes slightly. "What? Is there something shameful in your room?"

Luo Yan was just about to brush it off when a light cough from the side came to his rescue.

"Miss, we should set off."

A middle-aged man walked up to the two of them, bowed slightly, and spoke in a humble but unyielding voice.

The gentleman was wearing a formal suit that looked very expensive. I thought he was a servant or a butler.

However, Luo Yan could sense that this guy was no ordinary demon, and his strength was at least gold! Maybe even platinum, or even diamond...

Mia seemed to be very afraid of this guy. Even when she was interrupted in the middle of her speech, she just snorted in displeasure, said "just wait and see" and returned to the carriage.

The middle-aged man who looked like a deacon bowed and followed his young lady, but his eyes inadvertently swept over Luo Yan.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Luo Yan felt a hint of fear from the casual glance that swept over him.

Emmm……

fear?

It's an illusion.

…

The cafeteria of the West Tower is still packed today.

The international students from the Goblin Tribal Kingdom were still grunting and eating, as if they were competing with the son of the Ogre Tribal Chief.

The little devil with flapping wings ignored the angry rebuke of the Centaur chef and flew around in the sky like a bomber with the plate in his hand.

When he thought that this kind of life was about to end, Luo Yan felt a little reluctant for a moment.

Luo Yan put a piece of perfectly fried and cut charcoal-grilled Minotaur ox eye into his mouth with a fork, wiped his mouth, stood up and returned the plate to the food cart pushed by the goblin worker.

Just as he was about to leave, a rude roar came from the door of the restaurant.

"Who is Luo Yan? Is Luo Yan here?"

Standing at the door was the pigman dormitory manager, and there seemed to be a little devil following behind him... Of course, it was not the kind that flew in the restaurant, but one in formal attire.

Luo Yan raised his hand immediately.

"I am, what can I do for you——"

"Your appointment letter has arrived! I knew you would be here if you weren't in the dormitory!" The Pigman Dormitory Manager walked up to him with big strides, snorted, and then introduced the person standing next to him, "This is Mr. Green, a big shot from the Demon King Management Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs!"

"I don't deserve to be called a great man. I am just a servant who helps His Majesty the Demon God with his official duties," Green smiled politely, then extended his right hand to Luo Yan, "You must be Luo Yan, right? Speaking of which, I am your senior."

"Hello, senior!" Luo Yan saluted.

Although it is not that easy to build relationships, it is never wrong to be a little sweet-talker.

Noticing the commotion at the cafeteria entrance, many students who were having meals cast interested glances over here.

They had all heard some rumors to some extent. It was said that a third-year student had volunteered to be the Demon King and had even received a recommendation from the principal. Right after becoming the Demon King, he was sent to take over a hot Flame Crystal.

Everyone was waiting to see this shameless guy make a fool of himself.

It is said that some people have secretly made bets on how long he can survive in office.

Almost no one is optimistic about this young demon king.

Even in the cabinet that finally agreed, there were many people who regarded it as just another failed attempt by the conservative forces.

Green thought so too.

However, although he was not optimistic about Luo Yan, he still became interested in this junior who was personally recommended by Principal Ivan.

So, as the deputy director of the Demon King Management Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he took the initiative to deliver the appointment letter, while originally such small matters were assigned to the handymen in the department.

to be honest.

The first time he saw Luo Yan, he was very disappointed, and he remained disappointed no matter how many times he looked at him afterwards.

No matter how you look at it, this guy is just an ordinary necromancer... and he's only at bronze level.

Or...

Is there something else behind this? Without showing his disappointment on his face, Green showed a proper smile and spoke in a cheerful voice.

"You are really young and promising. I remember when I just graduated, I worked as a clerk in the Resource Management Section of the Production Department of the Logistics Department for many years. As for the Demon King, he is an existence that we, the poor students, look up to and dare not even think about."

Seven parts of this statement are politeness, two parts are compliments, and the remaining one part is a test.

Of course Luo Yan could hear it, but he had no interest in exposing it and just smiled modestly.

"Senior, you are joking. I am not very knowledgeable and it is a fluke that I am entrusted with such an important task. I will try my best not to let you down."

Green looked at Luo Yan twice in surprise.

It's okay by luck.

He thought the guy would say bad luck.

It seems that this poor junior has no idea what is going on there——

wrong.

Even if this guy knows nothing, Principal Ivan, who has many students all over the world, can't be completely ignorant, right?

A look that was three parts pity was mixed with a bit of suspicion, and Green suddenly found that he could not see through the junior in front of him.

Want to invest?

Let’s take another look…

Unable to make up his mind, Green decided to wait and see for a while. After all, they would have to deal with each other for a long time in the future.

"Haha, no need to be so reserved... It's still so lively here, I really miss it."

Looking at the food plates and little devil students whizzing around in the sky, Green calmly dodged one of the guys who was screaming and rushing towards him, and continued to speak while looking at Luo Yan with a smile.

"This is not the place to discuss matters. Please excuse me for a moment."

"OK."

Luo Yan had just finished eating, so he followed this devilish senior to the lounge downstairs in the cafeteria and found a quiet corner to sit down.

Senior Green chanted a spell softly, and with a stroke of his index finger in the air, a letter with a red seal on it came out of the crack and fell on the table.

If nothing unexpected happens, this is my appointment letter.

Luo Yan reached out to take it, touching the ferocious-looking demon badge with his index finger, and could vaguely feel the temperature remaining on the sealing wax.

This letter of appointment was probably delivered right after it was written.

"Let's get down to business," Grian said, looking at Luo Yan opening the envelope, and straightened his expression. "Your appointment letter has been delivered. Since the core of the Demon King's territory at your destination has been destroyed, the teleportation array deployed in the maze may go out at any time. The Ministry of Internal Affairs hopes that you will leave as soon as possible before the teleportation array completely disappears."

"I understand." Luo Yan nodded and continued, "Where are my troops? Should we meet up there, or set out together——"

"Unfortunately, there is no such thing."

Grion shook his head.

Looking at the senior's actions, Luo Yan was stunned.

"No, it is..."

"That's exactly the point I'm going to make. Actually... because Mr. Reggie Dragun messed things up, we've actually lost the Demon Lord's territory deep in the heart of the human camp," Grien looked at Luo Yan with a serious expression and continued, "If we suddenly send a troop over there at this time, what do you think will happen?"

Of course a troop will be sent over there.

However, Luo Yan could sense that this was not what he wanted to say, so he thought for a long time before speaking.

"You mean... the Kingdom of Ryan will send out an equal force?"

"Exactly."

Grion nodded approvingly and continued.

"The teleportation array's delivery capacity has its limits after all, especially since we have already lost the Demon Lord's territory over there. No matter how many troops we prepare, as long as the enemy adds one more straw to our limit, it will be enough to form an overwhelming advantage over our reinforcements."

indeed.

After all, this is not a game played by Paradox, where you can use tactics to change homes or sneak into the bathtub.

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Luo Yan nodded in understanding, but saw Green change the subject.

"So, we thought of a bold strategy. Since sending more people would mean they would die, why not—"

"Why not just give me one?!" Luo Yan's eyes widened.

"Well, that's certainly not what we meant...it's just that we need to consider the timing of sending reinforcements."

Looking at the junior who was about to vomit blood, Green's eyes were a little evasive, and he seemed to feel embarrassed, and he unconsciously speeded up his speech.

"In addition, in addition to strategic considerations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs also proposed to 'just give up the enclave.' In fact, if the cabinet hadn't intervened, we would have already planned to give it up. It was only for the sake of a certain important person that we decided to give it another try... As you know, the Demon King's core is a precious strategic material. It is far more valuable to use it to consolidate the territory close to the front line than to waste it on an enclave."

This is indeed the case.

Most of the demon lords in Hell are located at the front lines of the battle between the Hell camp and the surface camp. Only those places can stably produce the resources needed by Hell and transport the resources back to the underground...

Looking at Luo Yan who crossed his fingers and fell into silence, Green continued.

"Anyway, this is the basic situation. It's difficult for us to provide you with effective support in the early stages... But don't lose heart. Although Duke Dragun messed up a lot of things, his subordinates should still be nearby. You can try to win them over. At the very least, you can get them to help you share some of the firepower."

"In addition, considering your special situation, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not assign you any specific work. You have a high degree of autonomy in decision-making and do not need to harass our enemies regularly like other demon kings. All you need to do is concentrate on managing your territory and accumulating strength..."

This is exactly what Principal Irving said.

If he didn't have to go out regularly to cause trouble and pay tribute to the crystal of faith, then his life as a demon king would be relatively easy.

I guess so.

Thinking that both sticking out and hiding would lead to a knife attack, Luo Yan thought it would be better to be proactive.

"When does the organization need me to leave?"

Green's reaction once again surprised Luo Yan.

He didn't give a specific date, but lifted his sleeves and glanced at his watch.

"The teleportation array should be ready. The dragon car that will pick you up is at the school gate. I'll be waiting for you there in a while..."

"As soon as possible, the sooner the better."

"Whether it's for you or for us."

…

The main tower of Demon King Academy is also surrounded by bats today.

Just as Luo Yan was dumbfounded, the old lich standing by the window of the principal's office was squinting his eyes, looking at the tower to the west with pride through the frosted glass.

It’s like looking at a sapling that you planted with your own hands.

Vice Principal Doreen Weber stood behind him, a hint of worry written on her frosty, ageless face.

Thanks to this.

It's so cold here it's like the air conditioner is on.

"I don't think this is a good thing, Mr. Ivan Kruger... No matter how you look at it, your trial is too heavy for a bronze-level student."

She had only recently heard about Luo Yan.

Although I am happy that the Demon King Academy has finally cultivated a true Demon King, that child is only a bronze-level necromancer.

He is too weak.

Not even as intimidating as her familiar.

Hearing the vice-principal's concerns, Principal Ivan just smiled faintly and said with a shrewd look on his face.

"Do you really think he is only at bronze level?"

"This...are you still got any questions?" Doreen looked at the old lich in astonishment, and couldn't help wondering if this guy was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

There are ways to hide one's strength, but it is still a bit difficult to hide it from the eyes of a demigod-level lich.

and……

What is the significance of doing this?

This is a school, not a dirty political arena.

"The question is not about his strength, but his ambition. I find it hard to believe that a man who aspires to become a demon king is only a bronze-level necromancer. I prefer to believe that he is hiding some secrets that we don't know."

At this point, Alvin paused and continued slowly.

"Actually... I noticed this young man a long time ago. You know, I'm familiar with many people in the cabinet, especially Caesar Colin... I taught him a lesson."

As everyone knows, the Demon King Academy is a place where high-level demons can gild themselves, and it produces all kinds of talents that are scarce in hell... except the Demon King.

"Caesar Colin? Minister of War?" Doreen looked at him unhappily. "What does this have to do with that guy?"

Ivan shrugged.

"Don't you think... they look alike? I noticed it on the first day he stepped into this academy. Except for their eyes, everything else about them looks like they were cast from the same mold."

"ah?"

Doreen was shocked, her eyes widened as if she had heard something unbelievable.

"You mean... that child is Caesar's illegitimate child?!"

"Stop—I didn't say that!"

Ivan quickly interrupted her imagination and continued hurriedly, "I'm talking about Caesar's son! Roxel Colin! Have you forgotten? The 00-level student!"

Doreen's eyes were confused for a moment.

Level 00? Which 00?

Is it 800 years, 900 years, or 1000 years...

She has been a professor here for more than 300 years and a vice president for decades. She has seen off too many graduates and it is impossible for her to remember every one of them.

Here, there is only one guy who is bored.

Ivan sighed and continued.

"Okay, let's end this topic here... Actually, I shouldn't pry into students' private affairs. It's just that Caesar happens to be my student and old friend for many years. I couldn't help but pay attention to him for a while, and I found out that the matter was really so ridiculous."

"What a joke." Doreen stared at him, as if he were an old man who was looking for trouble.

Although he knew what she was thinking, Alvin continued shamelessly.

"Yes, it's a melodrama... In a few years, the Colin family will have a new head. Caesar will go to the elder council of the Colin family, and his son Roxel will take over the position of head. In contrast, the new heir must be elected at the family meeting."

"What does this have to do with us——"

"I can sense the boy's ambition! He longs for his father's recognition, and that's why he applied to the Demon King Academy! Because only we can fulfill his dream!"

Somehow, the old lich suddenly became excited, with a boiling green fire burning in his pupils.

"He understands! Only if he is strong enough and powerful enough can he gain the recognition of the Colin family and take back the vampire's First Embrace that originally belonged to him... Otherwise, he will at best be a bronze-level human in his lifetime!"

This is just your imagination, right?

Doreen stared at Principal Irving in a daze.

She didn't understand why this old man was so obsessed with this kind of thing, or whether it was only a matter of time before he went crazy once he became a ghost.

"He's just a kid... aren't you overthinking it?"

"Child? Ha! You'd better not treat him as a child. I have never seen a human child who can resist a succubus! His father and his father's father couldn't do it - well, I know nothing."

Feeling that he had let something slip, Principal Ivan coughed quickly and stopped gossiping about other people's private affairs.

Peeping into and influencing other people's lives is one of the few pleasures that can relieve his loneliness in his long life.

If, under his influence, a chess piece with unlimited potential gets an unprecedented opportunity, he will be overjoyed for the whole year!

However, peeping is not a glorious thing after all.

In short, Luo Yan is his most promising chess piece at the moment.

He had never been so impatient to see the climax and ending of the story.

"It's normal that you don't believe it, but I can feel that he is playing a big game! He will surprise everyone!"

Doreen looked at the mumbling principal with concern.

"Even so, is it really okay for us to interfere in the internal affairs of the Colin family? That's the Colin family..."

One of the six major families that rule Hell, and a frequent visitor to the cabinet of the Demon God...

Compared with that behemoth, the Demon King Academy is not even a force, it is just a place for teaching and educating people.

"Interfering in the affairs of Colin's family?" Ivan laughed and shook his head. "Do you think a lich who has lived for thousands of years would be interested in this kind of thing? Don't worry, I'm not doing anything presumptuous. I'm just fulfilling my responsibility as an elder."

The old lich suppressed the smile on his face and regained his calm expression.

"I helped him because he was my student."

Doreen: “…”

If we hadn’t talked for so long, she would have almost believed it. - (My stockpiled manuscripts have been used up by the event, so I can only take up the post tomorrow. TT)

(End of this chapter)