The farce of last night was finally brought under control with the consolation of the principal and others, but the students who attend the school are still haunted by the eerie knight who destroyed the barrier, so they urgently demand the principal to calm them down.

"Don't worry, the teachers' department of our school has already applied to the law enforcement agencies in the capital, and this matter has also caught the attention of the Four Emperors..."

Before nine o'clock in the morning, an emergency meeting was held at the school, and the student representative gave a speech. Even the bulletin board in the capital displayed: Wanted target - Dark Knight.

Behind all these rumors, I, who was under pressure, have completely lost my footing. But luckily, I am not someone who casually speaks their mind and usually turn a blind eye to the comments among the students.

Well, I guess it doesn't matter since I'm alone. So, I came to the resting pavilion in the flower garden of the dormitory to find some peace and quiet.

"It feels so free to be out during class time..."

Just as I was thinking that, a pale figure flashed by me and said, "Is it interesting to eavesdrop on others' conversations?"

"Bad kid, isn't it class time now?"

"So what? I hate when there are too many people crowded together."

"Is that so? We are quite compatible then, I also dislike people!"

Hmph, we are completely different, aren't we? Anyone can tell the difference hidden beneath his smile.

But seeing that my body is much better now, I can at least walk on my own compared to this morning.

"Oh, looks like you're much better after one night."

"Yeah, just a little painful, but everything else is fine."

I pretended to be relaxed and shook my own arm.

"Look, all the bones have been completely connected."

"Hmm... great, then let's start the first lesson of this semester..."

Although he had some initial doubts, seeing that I was indeed fine, he waved at me.

"Keep up, or you'll be left behind!"

He is sometimes gentle, sometimes indifferent. I can only follow him from behind.

Seriously, why is the first homeroom teacher so amazing?

The two of us walked through the peaceful streets, where there was no one else except us. The once prosperous streets now appear dilapidated. What happened?

"Curious, aren't you?"

"Oh no, I'm just wondering why no one dares to go out."

"It's all because those useless leaders of the empire put too much trust in the gods of the temple..."

As he said this, a rare look of disgust appeared in his eyes.

"The order of the gods has long ceased to exist, it's just a bunch of people struggling there!"

That's right, in this world where the Divine Lord has already disappeared, laws and such no longer exist.

Looking at his desolate figure, it seems to be filled with dissatisfaction towards this world.

"But... what methods do we have to fight against the gods? We can only... compromise like this."

Before Yuenji could finish speaking, several imperial soldiers in iron armor dragged out eleven people, including men, women, and children, from a house. The leading general shouted.

"Hey you guys over there... we are still short of more than a hundred people, hurry up and gather!"

"Please, leave my daughter behind... I beg you!"

There was even a couple who got involved, and the child's mother was crying. I couldn't help but want to step forward and take action.

"I advise you not to interfere, Paroni."

Yuanzu raised his arm to stop me and advised, "But... they're going to be captured, aren't they?"

"I know, but if you rashly intervene, you will be wanted by the Empire, and even challenge the gods!"

"Mom, Uncle, where are you taking us?"

"No, today it's your family's turn. I'm just doing my job, please don't make it difficult for me..."

"I'm begging you, please save my daughter..."

Slap! The strong and muscular general slapped the woman's face, looking quite ruthless.

But the general had no mercy, instead cursing loudly.

"You annoying woman, take her away!"

Although it pained me, Yuanzu kept shaking his head at me, telling me not to act impulsively.

We had no choice but to pretend not to see and pass by them...

Perhaps the rulers of the Empire didn't want it this way, but in front of the gods, everything was insignificant, just as Yuanzu said... don't interfere.

Although I was infuriated, I sighed helplessly.

In the original continent, strength was the symbol of status. Those who had nothing could only be at the mercy of others.

With a heavy heart, we finally left the capital and arrived at the seaside.

But apart from the endless horizon of the sea, there was only an protruding cliff, no underground city he described.

"Haha, you really are naive. How could an underground city be exposed on land, right?"

"Huh?"

He hesitantly came to the highest point of the cliff, and then... jumped off...!

Underneath the coastal corner of the imperial capital, there was a hidden cave that was as tall as two people but only half a person wide.

"Did you guys never take this small cave as a shortcut?"

"We did, teleportation array..."

"...then why don't you use it?"

"Hehe, our teleportation array is personal, and can only be used once a day."

Embarrassed, Yuanzu stuck out his tongue and tapped his own head.

What... it turns out it had been used up already!

Following Yuanzu's pace, we walked down the spiral staircase to the bottom floor.

"Teacher, we've been walking for so long, are we there yet?"

"We're almost there...just endure a little longer!"

"...Yes, forgive me for asking rudely."

How could I forget to maintain composure? But then again, my personality really isn't suitable for being deep.

"Welcome to my kingdom, where it's always nighttime here!"

The pale complexion couldn't hide the boiling rage forged by hot blood. This rage told me at all times that the power's decision was fifty percent in the physical body and fifty percent in the soul!

The strong wind whistled on the battlefield, and my eyes changed from emerald green to a color of blood.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

As I tightly gripped the black longsword, a scorching liquid surged out from within me, like a blade.

Was this feeling like a part of my blood being forcibly drained?

"Quick, don't resist it, let it suck your blood!"

Although I had tried many times to control the demonic sword, the effect was still not visible.

"Hoo~ hoo~ hoo!"

"Can such a level of ability really leave you gasping for breath?"

With a hint of contempt, he mocked me for a few remarks, and then boasted about his elegance, realizing that I had a troublesome teacher.

"Well... it seems like we won't get along very well, huh?"

"A mere human who only knows how to talk, your hot-blooded passion alone is far from enough!"

After teaching me, he even managed to decorate himself with such handsome words, and I couldn't help but sigh that every teacher in this academy is truly abnormal... No, it seems like the whole world is not normal anymore.

Even so, I still want to become stronger, to have the power to correct my shortcomings.

However...

"How come I've never heard of such a large-scale underground construction under this academy?"

Looking around, this place should already be tens of kilometers underground, right? After all, it was freezing when this cruel teacher brought me here.

The air here is a bit damp and heavy, after all, it is the territory of the dark creatures.

"Although I can't believe it, it is indeed shocking!"

I never expected that the underground city of the Dark Nights actually exists. I used to think the rumors spread by the residents here were just nonsense.

If the term "Dark Nights" cannot be understood... the term "Underworld" should be appropriate, right?

But... first, I have to deal with the person in front of me.

Dressed like the principal, he has been a tough character from the beginning...

"Hmph, if you continue like this, you are not qualified to be my ancestor's subordinate."

"So what? Do you think I'm so interested in you?"

I'm already tired of this supreme treatment, taking advantage of one-on-one teaching? I think they just want to monitor me with this method.

"Never mind, your performance is close to the end, I've seen enough..."

Perhaps my performance was too mediocre, which disappointed him.

His initially smiling face instantly became emotionless, and he turned and walked away without looking back.

Before he left, he reminded me with a few words.

"In your heart, you are still afraid of battle, this is not good, true slaughter..."

Bloody roses continuously sprouted along the path that the ancestor teacher walked, and many thorny tendrils extended from the roses, locking his arms.

Amidst the fusion of blood, a sword covered in blood, no, it should be a sword formed by congealed blood, was born!

"This is my Mystic Armament, the Blood Ritual Sword."

The Blood Ritual Sword, one of the original eighteen Mystic Armaments, ranked seventh.

Because of its terrifying power that can make people trembling, at the moment the Blood Ritual Sword was summoned, the surrounding air became tens of times heavier!

"So... so strong!"

It's too terrifying, who can still fight under such a heavy burden?!

With just summoning the Mystic Armament, the ancestor can already crush his opponent like this. Then what about when he really starts fighting...?!

The blood around me slowly began to rise.

"What you see and feel is all my blood, which also proves you!"

Suddenly, the ancestor retracted his long sword, and the blood mist around finally dissipated.

Completely suppressed by his aura, how many levels apart are we?

"You are already trapped in a dead end, if not for the fact that you can't die... hehe."

What I care about the most is the power that the Mystic Armament brings.

"It seems that knights really are no match for it."

After being hit by the sword energy, almost all of my bones were destroyed, but with the regenerative power of demon blood, I can still remain conscious.

"But on the Devil Sword Ranking, it only ranks second, because the first...is the dragon-slaying holy weapon, the top of the 18 great devil artifacts."

At this point, Yuanzu's eyes turned abnormally blood-red, a blood-red that I couldn't tell if it was envy or longing.

"...The Plundering Demon Lord!"

"..."

What an imposing name, it feels strangely familiar!

"Very impressive, at least it sounds very dignified."

"I will give you my blood, but you must also pay me a corresponding price!"

I did not give up on ruling it, because only it could help me break away from the foundation of a soldier. After staying in the imperial capital for so long, I realized that even a powerful knight without a demon artifact was destined to be stuck with a career that had no future, just like the descendants of nobles. Nobles who lose their inheritance will be stripped of their noble title.

"So..."