The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 26 - Reasons

"Alexander Brown's. Just an ordinary merchant, from an ordinary family." Alex replied with a friendly smile before returning to his seat.

Not only Luna, Ethan also looks surprised instead of playing to see the capacity of Mana as big as Alex.

If equalized, Mana Alex's strength alone is already at the level of a second-year B-class student. Currently, there was only one person who had reached B grade in the second year of this academy.

"Why are.... With this kind of ability should be.." said Luna who was still in a state of surprise.

"Aah, about that? I was just busy running my parents' business. So I'm sorry if I didn't have time to care so much about this academy."

Both Ethan and Luna can only gap in silence. Before the end, Ethan decided to take care of this entire brief evaluation equipment.

"The family business you said? Wait for.... Brown.." said Luna, looking up at Ethan's uniform's back collar.

From behind the collar, the Latin letter B is seen. When Luna pulls Ethan's collar to see the brand of this academy uniform, she realizes it.

"Brown Fabrics, so this is your company?" ask Luna.

"My father. I'm just helping to manage it."

Luna finally remembered an incident about 8 years ago. That is the emergence of a company that quickly engulfed many other companies.

Whether it's textiles, food, industry, weaponry, even magic equipment. The company is none other than the Brown family, which uses different names in each type of business it engages in.

"Is that so? So this is the mysterious Young Master of the Brown family? Just a student in class F? If you're busy, why don't you stop studying here?" asked Luna, now walking closer to him.

Luna was seen hitting Alex's desk with her palm while giving a cold look.

And Alex himself?

"There's something I need to gain at this academy." Alex replied fixedly with a friendly smile.

"What's that?"

Alex pointed his index finger at his forehead while answering.

"Connection."

Luna was silent for a moment before turning her face away. Go leave Alex's desk with a pretty quick step.

Shortly before Luna and Ethan left the classroom, he spoke again.

"Alexander Brown's. Is a connection with the Frostbourne family enough to have you serve me?" he said while glancing at Alex.

This time, Alex was seen removing her smile and replying with a serious look.

"As a businessman, I have a principle to serve all customers. Closing the door to all other customers, and just serving the Frostbourne family is an extremely bad offer." Alex replied.

"Is that so? Even if it's an offer from one of the strongest families in the human kingdom?" ask Luna again.

"Even if it was the royal family directly, I would still reject it."

Alex's reply just made Luna finally resign. Leaving this F classroom without a reply.

And the incident just now, suddenly made all the students in class F was shocked because they knew the truth from the Alex family.

"Wait a minute, Alex?! You're a rich kid?" ask Max to panic.

"Rich is relative. And also, aren't we all here rich enough? Even Lucius." Alex replied with a light laugh.

"Kughhh! You don't have to say it."

Alex's words just now certainly poked a little. However, among them all, Lucius was from the lowest noble caste. That's Baron.

And the wealth of his family is also only a fingernail when compared to all that is in this class.

Although of course, Lucius' family was also considered very wealthy by commoners for being able to have a village under his control.

But....

'You understand?' ask Carmilla.

Lucius nodded, not knowing the real question.

Sure oes. Because what Carmilla means is the difference in experience and family background.

If only Alex had focused more on magic compared to business, he would most likely be able to break into B-level in this second year.

That's what Lucius had in mind.

'To catch up to your 16 years behind you, you know what to do, right?' ask Carmilla again.

"I understand." Lucius replied softly.

Of all the people in this class, only Lucius was truly struck by how weak he was. And to go beyond that weakness.

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

"Chairman, don't tell me the reason for this impromptu evaluation." said Ethan curiously.

Luna was seen walking in a calm manner while reading her book. Ethan brought all the stuff himself.

"I'm here to find gold, but I think I found a diamond. Investigate Alexander Brown, but also put a few people to keep an eye on Lucius Nightshade." replied Luna as she continued to read the book.

"understandable. But, what about the chairman? About Lucius himself? Isn't his Mana capacity too low to be able to use ancient magic like a chief?" ask Ethan back.

Luna seemed to let out a sigh after hearing that stupid question from Ethan.

"It's true that he drained away the Mana he had. It was."

Luna's reply brought Ethan to his senses.

"When? Eh? Don't say...."

"What a reason, Lucius from the start had run out of his Mana. I can confirm it, with my eyes." said Luna while touching her left eye which now looks slightly sparkling with a bluish light.

Clairvoyance Eye is one of the ancient magic techniques rumored to have been destroyed. A technique in which the user can change his own eyes, into a tool to see Mana directly.

Starting from the shape, color, size, amount, movement and also the change.

If depicted, a person with these eyes is able to see the actual 'air' in the form of different colored streams.

And with the power of those eyes, one can estimate what magic to use, how strong the opponent is, to what kind of magic they are good at.

Not long after, Luna spoke again.

"Lucius. If in his full condition, it should be able to surpass Alex's achievements easily. That's why, I wonder why that much Mana can run out during the day. All day long, I only study in class."

While continuing the conversation, the two of them returned to the Student Council room with satisfactory investigative results.

...........

'Talent from birth, he said. Isn't that annoying?' carmilla said with a light laugh in the dark forest at night.

What Carmilla meant, was Alex's words before returning home from the academy. Where Lucius asked about how he could have such a powerful Mana.

But answers?

Alex himself did not know, and was indeed blessed from birth with a mana capacity greater than the nobles in general.

Even so, Alex loves the business world more than magic.

And of course, that was what made Lucius very upset.

"Why with such talent.... He even wasted it? He should have been able to.." Lucius replied in annoyance.

He who had even trained desperately for a few months, even lost a landslide when compared to Alex who did not care so much for magic.

Even if Lucius had a magic ring at his heart, Lucius' Mana capacity was still far below Alex's.

"Curtain! Damn it!!!" lucius shouted in annoyance. He vented his anger on one of the trees with his punch.

'Braaakk! Kresseekk!!'

The sound of a loud blow, as well as the collapsed leaves broke the silence in the middle of this forest.

"Damn it! Goddamnit!! Damn it!!! What the fuck?! With such a talent, why him?! Wasted it?!"

Carmilla looked at Lucius' envious attitude as well as anger while laughing with satisfaction.

Because whatever it is, this attitude will lead Lucius on the path of the strong.

Or at least.... That's what Carmilla thought.

After about 15 minutes of venting his frustration, Lucius finally stopped. He laid his body on the pile of dried grass and leaves.

His gaze was fixed on the crescent moon that was in the sky.

Lucius pointed his right hand towards the sky as if trying to grab it. Which of course, he could never.

"Carmilla, tell me one thing. Did i.... Can it really rival such talented people?" lucius asked in a tone that seemed to be beginning to despair.

The more Lucius saw the world, the more he realized that he was nothing. Just a little ant among a herd of tigers.

Lucius also realized that Edward's words that this academy was not a place for villagers like himself.

But....

Even so....

'Lucius, why do you want so much power?' ask Carmilla.

"I.... I just want to protect everything. Just like the hero my mother read to me as a child.... I'm...."

Carmilla was silent for a moment after hearing Lucius' reply.

Letting this strong wind carry away some of Lucius' remaining annoyance.

Eventually, Carmilla responded.

'Can.'

Just one word.

But the word had a very deep meaning to Lucius at this time.

If according to the Devil as strong and clever as Carmilla herself could rival them one day, then....

"Haha.... Well, then, I just need to keep practicing, right?" lucius replied as he immediately rose from his sleep.

He intends to continue training directly in this forest, by fighting any monster he finds.

However, something unexpected was heard by Lucius at that moment.

'When I judge you're ready, I'll put a second Stellastra ring on your heart.'

"Eh?" lucius was surprised.

'What?'

"Can I install more than one?"

'of course. We're talking about your useless body. So at least I'll put up 3 or 4 rings so you can be on par with the talented ones.'

On one hand, Lucius actually saw a new light of hope. Knowing that the magic ring could still strengthen him.

But on the other side....

He also saw the abyss of death waiting for him to return.