The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1368 - 399: False Maze Core_3

"That is something created by the great sages, modeled after the Hell's Maze, based on holy power rather than an evil curse! Therefore, the monsters inside are actually quite safe and generally don't cause fatalities."

Finn shrank his neck in some fear.

"So there are still risks..."

"Naturally, any trial carries risks, and the Maze trial is no exception," Kurs said with an experienced tone, "just like the great exploration we are about to undertake after graduation; you have to go through these."

Looking at this group of magic apprentices who knew nothing, Skein's mouth curled into a mocking smile.

He originally didn't want to speak up, but somehow he blurted out a reminder.

"This time it's Professor Merk in charge; it's not that simple."

His intention was to dissuade his "classmate" in the same class from joining the fun. However, after Kurs was momentarily taken aback, he retorted with a displeased face.

"Who are you, and what does it have to do with you?"

Skein realized he had spoken out of turn.

"Pretend I didn't say anything."

He shrugged indifferently, passing by the two of them, and the thought of intervening extinguished within him.

At the moment Skein turned away, he happened to spot Miss Ophelia Castellion at the other end of the cafeteria.

At this moment, the Duchess was discussing something with two senior magic apprentices wearing blue mage robes, in a manner that was both elegant and assertive.

Judging from the enthusiastic attitude of the two magic apprentices, they must have received quite a lot of benefits from this lady.

Otherwise, even with a significant status difference, they wouldn't be this deferential to a noble from the Holy City in a place like the Academic State.

This isn't the Rhode Kingdom, after all.

"The 'special fireworks' I asked you to prepare, any issues?"

"Of course, no problem, Miss Castellion!"

"I assure you, its power will definitely satisfy you! It's just... it might be a bit too powerful. Are you sure you want to use it in the Maze?"

Bain eagerly patted his chest, while Hard nodded excitedly, though a hint of worry still lingered on his face.

If not for Miss Castellion's sponsorship, their research wouldn't have progressed so rapidly. However, upon learning that she planned to bring the powerful magic item into the Maze, they were startled by her bold idea.

Isn't she playing too risky?

"It's the greater the power, the better."

Ophelia nodded in satisfaction and then inadvertently glanced in the direction of Ilana and Anjie not far away.

Especially upon seeing that slightly chubby girl who clung to Ilana every day, the corner of her mouth lifted into a confident smile of someone with a plan.

Dear Miss Ilana will soon realize who her true confidante is. Those who hover around every day aren't necessarily bosom friends; they might be wasps with poison.

But that's alright—

She will descend like a messenger of justice at the critical moment, delivering holy judgment to the gloating villain!

Having read similar scenes in knight novels before, she had long wanted to give it a try!

Hehehe...

Watching Miss Castellion suddenly crack a small smile, Bain and Hard glanced at each other, with an ominous feeling in their hearts.

But Miss Castellion didn't tell them what exactly she intended to do. For the sake of the gold coins, they had to play along with her.

At this moment, the confident look in Miss Castellion's eyes struck Skein like a bolt of lightning, instantly connecting all the scattered clues in his mind into a vague yet complete puzzle!

Professor Arist's target was not Ilana at all, but the self-assured Duchess planning a heroic rescue act—Ophelia Castellion!

He bet that Ophelia would surely enter the Maze to protect her friends!

The "surprise" Lassitina prepared was merely an appetizer; the professor had already set up a larger plot in the Maze!

And all of this was to reasonably bring Ophelia into danger!

Skein had previously heard from Hector's assistant that the Duke of Castellion had entrusted his daughter to the Prince.

If something were to happen to the Duke's daughter during the Academic State's trials, regardless of the truth, Colin would have to bear significant political risks!

Then the Prince would be forced to leave the Academic State and return to the Holy City to handle this monumental crisis...

Skein felt a slight chill in his limbs, finally understanding the deeper intent behind Professor Arist's seemingly contradictory behavior.

Somehow, he suddenly thought of Minos, the junior brother who had been abandoned in an admission scandal and tragically died abroad.

He finally understood the real reason he didn't want Prince Colin to leave.

It wasn't because his presence would restrain people like Arist, but because he fundamentally differed from the other mages here.

No matter how Arist disguised himself, in this gentleman's eyes, magic apprentices like him were always expendable ants.

Mercy and generosity were only temporary measures.

Only that gentleman would patiently listen like a father, to the cries from the depths of their souls, and respond.