The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 17 - Fairy Tales

"Oi! Aren't you great?! How do you do it?!" max shouted as he immediately embraced the body of Lucius who had just walked out of the arena.

"Thanks to you, I earned quite a lot of money. I've decided to give you some." Alex said with a big smile.

He then handed over a small leather bag containing about 100 gold coins. Enough to live a decent life for years.

"Eh? But i'm.... I don't think I can...."

"That's your part. Please accept." Alex replied quickly.

To be honest, Lucius felt unworthy to receive money from Alex. In fact, he felt himself unworthy of this victory.

Because the real winner of the fight just now, was Carmilla. Not himself.

"Lucius, strong." praise Emily as she swings the arms of her two dolls. A faint smile was seen on her sweet face.

"Really, thank you very much. Lucius. Because of you, I...."

Sophia, who had felt a little liberated from the restraints of Goldencrest's followers, began to breathe a little relief.

It's just....

"Stay alert. Especially Edward's older brother, still in the academy" Oliver said suddenly.

"Eh?! What do you mean by that?"

"William Goldencrest's. Talented witch of fifth year B class. If he heard the news that the man who put his beloved brother in custody was wandering freely, I had no idea what he was going to do. Especially you, Lucius." Oliver explained.

Now Lucius is increasingly aware of the problem of what he made.

By saving Sophia so blatantly, there was no way the figure named William Goldencrest could not hear it.

And the odds are great, it's possible that Lucius will be treated more horribly than Sophia. Or worse, death threats.

Seeing Lucius' tense face, Max began to question something.

"Williams.... Hm.... Wasn't he among the people who took part in the expedition to the ancient temple a week ago?" ask Max.

"You're right. Honestly, you're very lucky Lucius. Because of the possibility, the expedition group has only returned in a few months" Oliver explained.

Lucius just kept walking in silence. Thinking of all the things that happened just after he returned to this academy.

Realizing this pretty dark topic, Sophia changed the flow of the conversation.

"So, what did Professor Magnus tell you, Lucius?" ask Sophia.

"Are those? It's no big deal...."

............

Moments earlier, just after Lucius left the toilet.

"Lucius, is there a minute?" ask Professor Magnus who has been waiting outside.

"Yes." Lucius replied without much energy left. He was still devastated after realizing how weak he was.

Or rather, lack of experience.

"Actually, I'd like to ask you not to look for trouble much but...."

Instantly, Lucius' limp gaze turned into a sharp gaze. Which he now directed right into Professor Magnus's eyes.

"What did you say?!" lucius asked a little annoyed.

"Well.... Know it? How did Edward go after you disappeared, right?"

"You think I can be quiet when someone...."

Lucius's previous anger almost exploded considering how badly they treated Sophia, instantly disappearing.

Lucius immediately lowered his gaze, staring at the floor between his legs.

Shortly after, he continued his words.

"sorry. I'll be more careful." replied Lucius who immediately walked away leaving Professor Magnus.

He looked at Lucius in confusion. How could the figure of a F class student who had just defeated a superior student in C class, show this kind of attitude?

But whatever it is....

"Thank God you understand. You should know, fighting a large noble family is not a good thing for you. Also your family." whispered Professor Magnus to himself before walking in the opposite direction to Lucius.

............

'Braa!!!'

It's too late. As soon as he arrived at his rented room, Lucius immediately threw his body on the small bed without changing his clothes.

Lucius was seen covering his face with both arms. Between the gaps, he saw the ceiling of this room illuminated by the dim light of the lantern.

Unknowingly, tears began to flow down her cheeks before dripping onto her pillow.

"Damn it.... That easy? Wh why? Why can't I think about it?"

Lucius recalled Carmilla's attitude of taking his opponent for granted. Even though Carmilla said that her opponent was much stronger than her, still, Carmilla faced him so casually.

As if, it would definitely end up with a victory in his hands.

For a while, only silence accompanied Lucius in his room. There was no reply or response from Carmilla.

But just before Lucius closed his eyes to sleep....

'You know? The dragon you fear was hatched from a discarded egg, Carmilla said in Lucius' mind.

"Huh? What the fuck?" asked Lucius back who was still slightly sobbing.

'The Demon King of that time found his egg in the territory of the Dragon race while conquering it. A very small yellow egg, even for the size of the Dragon race.'

Lucius could not understand the direction of this conversation at all. Why are you suddenly talking about Ashenflare?

More than that, how could Carmilla know all this?

'Then the Demon King decided to take it as a spoils of war. Although, afterwards he fell for her and asked all the demons to worship her as the Holy Dragon Ashenflare. Haha.... If remembered again it is laughable, continued Carmilla.

Instantly, the fur on Lucius stood up after hearing Carmilla's explanation.

The Dragon figure that became a symbol of destruction and chaos, was the Demon King's pet at that time?

"You serious? Just how powerful could that Demon King tame Ashenflare like a pet?" asked Lucius curiously.

'Very strong.'

The short reply from Carmilla sounded so convincing. What's more, the one who was talking about it was Carmilla herself.

The figure of the Devil that Lucius had been observing all along, was an extremely powerful demon. Probably included in the ranks of the demon army's higher-ups.

'Do you know the human hero you adore today? He easily slammed her. Forcing the entire race to unite against him.' explained Carmilla in a tone that seemed so proud of the Demon King's figure.

"Eh?! That strong?!"

Lucius recalled the legend of the hero who fought Ashenflare. Where a single sword slash Cadera the Sword Hero alone was enough to create a deep valley.

Facing such a strong figure so easily? Isn't the Demon King too powerful?

"If it's that strong, how can he be defeated?" asked Lucius who was really curious about the true story.

The story of the world, which has been forgotten.

But Carmilla was silent, not answering a word for a while.

'In essence, Lucius. Ashenflare used to be as weak as a few wolves. But you know for yourself, right, how he was after? Even powerful enough to carve history forever.' Carmilla replies to Lucius' questions.

Or rather, avoid it.

'You are the same. You are a human who has just been reborn as a slightly stronger figure. It's natural for you to feel arrogant, but know your limits.

The deg! The deg!!

Lucius finally realized what Carmilla really wanted to say.

"Carmilla, you...."

'After all, your body is also my body. If you are too flashy and provoke the attention of a powerful enemy, I will also die with you. If you understand, tomorrow we'll start practicing again. With one magic ring in your heart, all the conditions have been met for this exercise. Although very minimalist, but we can not make more time, explained Carmilla at length.

Lucius who heard it immediately came to a realization. That all this was also for Carmilla's own sake.

Including, his goal was to rise back to this world.

Because that's it....

"Thank you. I will fight even harder for the future." Lucius replied with a smile on his face.

Lucius had obtained the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity coveted, perhaps by everyone in this world.

A dream in which a mysterious figure with knowledge who has long disappeared from this world, trains them to become much stronger.

For that reason, the only way for Lucius to be grateful was to keep trying to live up to his expectations.

Quickly, Lucius immediately prepared to sleep with a burning heart full of vigor.

'That's right. Ashenflare used to be just a weak creature. As long as I keep trying.' Lucius thought in his heart.

Lucius hoped that one day, his dream of becoming a very powerful figure in this kingdom could be realized. Allows him to protect all he loves. From his family, his friends, to himself.

Unwittingly, Carmilla retaliates against Lucius' attitude just now.

'Good rest, my hero.'