The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

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　The girl lying in the hospital bed did indeed have some masculine features. However, she clearly lacked an Adam's apple, and her physical development was quite complete, even bordering on precocious.

　If it weren't for the student beside her pointing out her true gender, Sister Carlian would never have guessed that she was actually a boy.

　"you sure?"

　She couldn't help but turn around and ask.

　Dak looked at him with pity and nodded, saying, "Of course."

　Surely Robert's twin sister shouldn't suddenly appear among the first-year students?

　“That’s troublesome!” Sister Kallian took a breath. “In the last two years, even the most outrageous pranks have only turned people into pigs. I never imagined there could be something even more outrageous than turning someone into a pig.”

　"Turn into a pig!!"

　Dark couldn't tell whether being turned into a pig or being turned into the opposite sex was more excessive.

　But Sister Carlian clearly felt the latter was more excessive.

　But if turning into a pig can be cured, turning into a woman should be a piece of cake, right?

　With this in mind, Dark asked, "Can it be cured?"

　Sister Kallian pulled a crumpled white rubber glove from her pocket and put it on, saying solemnly, "Gender transformation is, in essence, a form of transfiguration, similar to turning into a pig, a sheep, or a toad. Theoretically, none of them are permanent; even if left unattended, they will automatically revert after a certain period. Of course, we cannot make a judgment before a definitive diagnosis. Sylph, tracing the origins is not within my scope of responsibility."

　"Professor Sylph...?"

　As a gentle breeze stirred, Dark turned his head and saw that Professor Sylph was already standing silently behind him.

　The professors naturally wouldn't ignore something like this.

　Professor Sylph said sternly, "Go to class first. I've already informed Jones."

　"Okay, Professor."

　Dak bowed and then left the infirmary.

　Leave the professional stuff to the professionals.

　He doesn't need to worry about that anymore.

　……

　"Hey, Dimon."

　Good morning, Gaode.

　On his way to the classroom, Dak encountered Witt.

　Witt looked dejected, and his face was droopy when he greeted people.

　He asked casually, without much expectation, "Dimon, have you seen Robert? I mean, Broheim."

　Dark said calmly, "If you're looking for Broheim, you can go to the infirmary. Of course, I don't recommend you go now, since class is about to start."

　Witt immediately perked up: "Is he in the infirmary? Is he alright? He must have diarrhea, right? This kid, I've been looking for him everywhere!"

　Dark looked at him strangely: "Perhaps."

　It's best to keep such embarrassing things a secret.

　“That’s alright then,” Witt said. “By the way, Dimon… Dimon? Hey, slow down, I’m exhausted, I haven’t even had breakfast!”

　……

　When Dak arrived at the classroom, he discovered that news of a girl being pranked had already spread.

　Fortunately, no one knows yet that the "girl" in the incident is Robert, otherwise the junior mages would definitely have fallen out.

　The students did not notice Robert's absence, and Professor Jones arrived at the classroom as usual.

　She didn't say much more and started teaching directly.

　This lesson focuses on the elemental advantages and disadvantages between magical spirits.

　There are a total of twenty attributes, but only light and darkness exist independently of the other eighteen attributes.

　“Every substance has two sides, light and darkness. They do not interfere with other attributes, but only restrain each other. Of course, some ghost-type magical spirits hate light. But in reality, that restraint is biological, not energy-related.”

　"The so-called restraint in terms of energy attributes refers to a relationship of victory or defeat between pure energy that is detached from physical connections to a certain extent and is based on empirical scientific summaries."

　"For example, Ice Krono."

　Professor Jones shrugged.

　"Who knows why ice-type attacks are effective against dragon-type attacks? Is it because dragons are cold-blooded animals?"

　……

　This lesson was quite interesting.

　Professor Jones frequently called on students to come up on stage to demonstrate how to summon magical spirits, which caused quite a bit of amusement.

　But it became less interesting when Professor Jones asked students to copy the elemental compatibility chart ten times after class and memorize it, so he could check it in the next class.

　Even after class ended, no one noticed that Robert was missing.

　……

　"Jingle Bell."

　As soon as the bell rang, Witt rushed out of the classroom.

　Although Dak felt that Robert probably didn't want Witt to visit him, he had no reason to stop him.

　The second period was arithmetic.

　Professor Lily appeared at the back door and beckoned to Dark.

　Dak put down his textbook and left temporarily with the professor.

　The two moved to a secluded corner, where Professor Lily patted Dark on the shoulder with a look of satisfaction. "Well done, no wonder you've always had high hopes for your student."

　Dark: "..."

　Professor Lily continued excitedly, "I've heard about it, and your handling of the situation was excellent. Broheim may be a troublesome child, but it would be too tragic if he were to carry such a burden from the very beginning of first grade. Now that no one knows his true identity, we will treat the whole incident as a normal prank."

　Dark asked with concern, "Then who's the killer... I mean, who did it?"

　Professor Lily: "Broheim has woken up and said that he was suddenly knocked down while he was out for a walk last night, and he didn't see anything."

　She changed the subject, saying, "But don't worry about this; the professors will handle it. Also, Professor Cazell asked me to pass on a message that the matter you asked him to take care of has been resolved. By the way, what did you ask him to do?"

　Dark paused for a moment, then said, "It's nothing, just a question about verifying a small experiment."

　Professor Cazell did not seem to have informed the other professors about the flower cards?

　But if you don't want people to know, why have someone pass on the message?

　When Dak returned to the classroom, he was still pondering.

　……

　Just before class.

　Witte returned in high spirits, accompanied by Robert, who had recovered.

　"Robert, I'm so glad you're alright."

　"It's just an upset stomach, don't be so loud..."

　Dak glanced over there and his eyes met Robert's.

　Robert immediately put on a pleading expression.

　Darke then quietly made a gesture and winked.

　Robert nodded gratefully.

　Witt noticed something was wrong: "Robert, what's wrong with you?"

　Robert: "It's nothing, just a mosquito bite near my eye."

　Witt: "Mosquitoes, why haven't I been bitten?"

　Robert: "Maybe my meat smells better?"

　Witt: "Haha."

　……

　In this lesson, Professor Lily passed on the "multiplication table" that she had extracted from Duck.

　Multiplication certainly exists in this world, but because education was not widespread in the past, a systematic approach was not developed, and easy-to-learn calculation methods such as "vertical multiplication" and "multiplication tables" were not invented.

　In short, after this class...

　Even as he walked down the street, Dark could hear the little mages reciting, swaying their heads: "One times one equals one, one times two equals two..."

Chapter 65 Darkdemon Seeks Truth

　Having just learned his lesson, Robert became very well-behaved.

　Without Robert's encouragement, Witt stopped causing trouble.

　The afternoon of magical history passed peacefully as the young mages dozed off.

　After class, instead of going to the library as usual, Dak went directly to Professor Cazell's office.

　He hesitated for a moment, then knocked on the door.

　"Boom."

　"Come in."

　Professor Cazell's voice came from the office.

　Dak turned the doorknob and pushed the door open to enter.

　Professor Cazell sat behind his desk, which was piled high with assignments, but they were clearly not from first-year students.

　"Dimmon? You've come at the perfect time."

　Professor Cazell put down his pen and jumped off the high stool.

　Dak then asked, "Professor, has there been any progress in the research on the flower cards?"

　“That’s right.” Professor Cazell opened the drawer, pulled out a face card, and waved it at Dark.

　Like a child showing off a new toy.

　Dark couldn't help but chuckle slightly, then he closed the door and strode behind his desk.

　The professor handed him the card, saying smugly, "Here, let's see if you can infuse it with magic."

　Dak first picked it up and examined it carefully.

　This flower card is not Professor Cazell's original Green Rose, but another one that came from somewhere else.

　“A student gave it to me,” Professor Cazell said humorously.

　Dark blinked, and Professor Cazell said helplessly, "Alright, someone was playing with it in class, so I confiscated it. Anyway, don't worry about where it came from; it's a piece I painstakingly created last night."

　The flower cards depict pinkish-purple Phalaenopsis orchids, a type of orchid with petals resembling butterfly wings. Its flower language is "I love you," symbolizing noble and elegant love.

　Dark infused it with a wisp of magic, and the orchids on the card transformed into lifelike butterflies—not orchids, but butterflies!

　Pink and purple butterflies fluttered their wings and danced gracefully. (Novel website)

　With a wave of his hand, the face cards seemed to be drawn to him, circling around them.

　The butterflies' tails emitted specks of fluorescent light, like pollen, as if supporting long tails.

　If it's this stunning during the day, imagine how breathtaking it is in the pitch-black night!

　"Professor, how did you do that?" Dark asked in surprise.

　Professor Kazel smiled. "A little trick. It's not really a magic card, but you can take it if you like. It's from the same source as the Hanafuda cards, and it might guide you to the source. There are many secrets in the academy, and we encourage students to explore on their own. Of course, don't forget the midnight curfew."

　……

　Dak left the office with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

　Professor Cazell's words didn't really leave him with a good feeling.

　"Has he already investigated and confirmed that there is no danger? Or... has he already dealt with the danger?"