The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1365 - 398: Breakthrough! Diamond Level! (Part 4)

An electric current surged through her spine, making the blood in her body feel as if it were frozen, unable to move.

The bloodline of the Giant Dragon was indeed powerful, but she was just a hatchling now, and even Alakdo, who had come to his senses, could subdue her.

Not to mention Sarah, who was already close to Gold Level.

"Don't move!" Sarah's voice was pressed low, filled with indisputable murderous intent, "Someone..."

Taufu was instantly frightened, the fierce little dragon from a second ago suddenly darted into the sofa, leaving only a trembling tip of her tail exposed.

"Who? Could it be the enemy of that guy coming after us? Wait, I'm not related to him at all! I... I... I'm just a freeloading waste, don't come for me!"

Hearing Taufu's cowardly voice, Luo Yan couldn't help but chuckle while observing everything through the perspective of the butterfly.

'This guy...'

Where does he have any enemies?

At the moment Sarah's gaze locked onto the Ether Butterfly hovering in mid-air, Luo Yan activated the core ability of the "Butterfly of All Things" —

"Phase Swap!"

The space slightly twisted for a moment.

The butterfly that was in the room a moment ago vanished, and in its place, Luo Yan suddenly stood beside the fireplace.

He seemed to emerge from the fireplace itself, startling Sarah who had just posed a combat stance, causing her to immediately sheath her dagger back into the leather scabbard.

"Lord Demon King?!"

The magnified vertical pupils were filled with panicked confusion, looking as if Sarah was about to kneel on one knee to beg for forgiveness. Luo Yan walked over with a smile, lightly patting her shoulder.

"Sorry, just a joke... cough! I'm very satisfied with your vigilance, hope you maintain it."

It seems this thing easily deceives the eyes of a Mage, but evading detection from a high-agility assassin still poses some challenge.

"Yes..." Sarah had a bewildered look on her face, though it wasn't confusion over why the Lord Demon King suddenly appeared in the dormitory, but rather why he had to apologize.

She was merely doing her job.

Yet, she felt somewhat guilty, thinking back to the moment when she instinctively blurted out "Lord Demon King," realizing later that she probably shouldn't have said that.

What if it were fake?

Although a single statement isn't sufficient evidence, it would ultimately cause trouble for the Lord Demon King in this Mage Tower abundant with powerful figures.

Sarah silently reflected in her heart, promising to be more careful and cautious next time...

As the two talked, Taufu finally emerged from under the sofa. In her haste earlier, she accidentally went too far and nearly got her head stuck inside.

"You there, why don't you come through the front door at home?! I was scared to death!"

This character is really the type to be radiant given a little sunshine. Luo Yan thought he didn't even bother to pursue her "impolite words under urgency," yet she was the first to uphold her reasoning.

However, Luo Yan didn't stoop to this little rascal's level, but spoke in a teasing tone.

"I apologize if I frightened you, but speaking of which... I notice you have a deep understanding of your own position."

"%￥#@!" Taufu's face turned red, probably her defenses were breached, and she yelled something unpleasant in Zeta Language.

Luo Yan couldn't understand those abstract words from Zeta people anyway, so he waved his Magic Wand to silence her, then turned to Sarah.

"Has anyone come looking for me today? Or any packages?"

He asked casually.

Unexpectedly, Sarah nodded seriously.

"An apprentice named Skein came to the dormitory tower downstairs, he claimed to be a student of Professor Hector."

"Professor Hector looking for me?" Luo Yan raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had just returned the Flying Horse Carriage to Hector, and didn't see the old man have anything to discuss. He only noticed that guy probing for the latest research progress of Colin Tower.

Of course, he understood.

Just because Professor Hector's apprentice represents Hector's interests not necessarily, just like Assistant Keji clearly seemed more like a person of his own.

A wise bird chooses the best tree to perch in, rigid individuals can only keep fools, but cannot retain true talent.

Sarah shook her head gently.

"He didn't mention Professor Hector, he just asked me to deliver a letter to you... saying it must be handed to you personally once you return."

While speaking, Sarah took out the letter.

Luo Yan habitually used the "Alchemy Eye" spell after receiving it to ensure there were no strange curses before cautiously opening it.

The tricks of an apprentice can't hurt a Diamond Level Mage, but no one can guarantee who stands behind this pawn.

The letter was short, only a few lines.

Every letter condensed with tangled emotions, it was clear that this Magic Apprentice had made a significant decision to write it.

[...Respected Sir, what I said above has no evidence, and even includes speculation, yet based on my understanding of Professor Arist, he's capable of doing such things for his goals.

I could have chosen to remain silent, but in your class, you showed me another possibility in life.

Perhaps, the Mage I initially wanted to become is someone like you, with noble ideals and in pursuit of the truth, not someone who constantly sells their soul for temporary gains and ends up rotting in an ignored corner...

If you feel that I am being alarmist or sowing discord, I respect your choice. But please, with pity for a weak believer, spare me, and don't pass this letter to Professor Arist. He could kill me like crushing an ant.

Of course, so could you.

]

Seeing the end of the letter, Luo Yan smiled with intriguing interest.

"...Interesting."

Looking at the curious Sarah gazing over, Luo Yan didn't hide anything and handed the letter he had read to her.

"Burn it after you read it for me."

Sarah took the letter and glanced at it, her eyes turned sharp instantly.

"Someone intends harm upon you?"

Taufu stretched her neck, wanting to see too, but she was too short to catch any part of the letter before it flew into the fireplace.

Luo Yan chuckled lightly.

"To be precise, it's using an apprentice's jealousy for another apprentice and Miss Ophelia's arrogance, to harm Miss Ophelia, thus triggering conflict between me and the Castelion family, causing me to leave this Mage Tower."

This conspiracy went in a big circle, and Sarah was stunned for two seconds before she figured it out.

"This... could they pull it off?"

"Why not? Even if Duke Andre is cold-blooded enough not to care about one of his children encountering an accident, Prince Colin would have to return to the Holy City to explain to the Duke to avoid affecting cooperation. He doesn't necessarily need to make me clash with another Duke, just ensuring my inability to stay in this snowy plain would be enough..."

At this point, Luo Yan paused for a moment, his gentle voice hinting at contemplation.

"Hmm, it's evident he's concerned about the growing influence of the 'Science' faction. Coupled with some recent unusual actions, I'm even a bit curious... could he have had some remarkable 'encounter'?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Youyou's shadow appeared, adding excitedly in a voice only he could hear.

"Could it be Divine?"

Luo Yan smiled, responding in his heart.

"It's a possibility."

If indeed, he must not rashly regard this as the "test" left to him by Great Sage Dousuke.

He must reconsider Arist's location, and... what role the Great Sage, who never showed his face before him, plays in all this.

Sarah couldn't hear his inner voice, only watched him seriously, and asked faithfully.

"What do you need me to do?"

Luo Yan pondered briefly, then gave instructions.

"The Maze Trial during the All Souls Festival is about to begin, reportedly supervised by Master Merk. I need you to scout around the maze for me... but be careful, don't get too close, and don't let anyone notice."