Chapter 78

One day at the magic academy.

As usual, Luisha was attending class.

Regas, her homeroom teacher, was an excellent instructor who would answer any questions during his lectures without a single frown.

Young, energetic, and deeply involved with his students, it was largely due to his straightforward and honest personality that he was well-supported by the students of the troublesome Z-class.

"Well, I think everyone knows that humans, demons, sub-humans, and other races, without exception, develop special patterns when they surpass what is known as the 'wall of strength.'"

With that, Regas drew a pattern on the blackboard.

"Among these, the ones that shine silver are called 'General Marks,' and the ones that shine gold, which are of a higher rank, are called 'King Marks.' Now, there is something even more special among these King Marks. Does anyone know what it is?"

When Regas asked the students, two of them raised their hands enthusiastically.

One was the brilliant prince Yuri.

The other was the eccentric Ben Galidari, who loved studying more than anything else.

"Well, I think I'll go with Ben."

"Hehe, what a pleasant honor."

Clearly delighted to be called on, Ben elegantly bowed to Regas before beginning his answer.

"The most special King Marks are undoubtedly the 'Demon King' and the 'Dragon King.' These two titles are so different from ordinary King Marks. Some say that the 'Oni King' and the 'Fairy King' are also special, but since it's unclear whether they actually exist, we can exclude them."

"Um, then can you tell me what makes the Demon King and the Dragon King different from other Kings?"

"Yes. Generally, to obtain a King Mark, one needs 'overwhelming combat power' and 'charisma that earns the faith of many people.' However, the Demon King and the Dragon King are different."

Ben continued to explain about the Demon King and the Dragon King.

The 'Demon King' can only be achieved by winning the 'Great Magic Martial Arts Tournament,' which is held when the previous Demon King steps down.

This tournament is a major event where skilled demons from around the world gather and fight to the death.

The winner receives the Demon King's emblem directly from the previous Demon King.

And the 'Dragon King.'

Only the royal family can inherit this title.

Each generation of Dragon Kings has only one child, to whom they pass the Dragon King's emblem.

At first glance, it might seem cruel to entrust such a responsibility to a young child, but the talent of the royal family is so remarkable that they possess combat power far surpassing other dragons.

After hearing Ben's explanation, Regas nodded in satisfaction and said, "Well done, you've studied well," before resuming the class.

Luisha, who had been listening to the explanation, was once again impressed by the greatness of the two kings.

History textbooks devote many pages to the Demon King and the Dragon King.

Every textbook states that both were good kings who enjoyed the trust of their people.

And the hero Oga is said to have been a man of high moral character.

So why did Oga attack the Demon King and the Dragon King, who were not enemies of humans?

This mystery is still a topic of debate among historians, but no conclusion has been reached.

Finding the reason might be the key to breaking the seal of the Infinite Prison...

As Luisha was thinking this, the class bell rang.

The next class was a practical magic lesson outdoors.

As she prepared for it, her homeroom teacher Regas suddenly spoke up loudly.

"Well, today's practical lesson has a special guest instructor!"

The students buzzed with excitement, as this had never happened before.

Seeing their reaction, Regas smiled happily. He had actually been planning this for a long time.

"Surprisingly, the guest is someone who possesses a 'King Mark,' which we've discussed in class. Ask them all sorts of questions!"

And so, a lesson that the Z-class would never forget began.