e cat boss hasn't been back for half a day, the shop assistant asked us to come and look for it. I wonder if it's here with you..."Before Huberly could finish her sentence, she noticed Professor Meow...Chapter 130: Ranch successfully concealed the Huberian race.

At noon, eleven people gathered around a large writing desk in the library of Liechtenstein Castle, silent and focused.

The subtle indoor noises seemed to be absorbed by the bookshelves and the countless books lining the walls. Judging from the expressions and demeanor of the challengers, this issue was of paramount importance.

Their eyes were focused, each person deep in thought.

After a moment of silence.

Does anyone know demonic script

The young master of the Canberra Kingdom's Merchant Guild saw that the noble mage girl from the Kreiss Empire had closed her book. He could only look around at everyone and ask,

Three divine officials from the Northern Continent shook their heads first. Divine officials were not allowed to privately study foreign magical texts, let alone demonic magical texts, which were a rather taboo direction for humans.

The Chamber of Commerce scion knew that his bodyguard siblings, though intelligent and capable, were utterly clueless about demon script.

Even the most magically gifted noble girl among the three of the Cresta Empire wouldn't, let alone the other knights and minor priests.

Then only the black-haired, green-eyed lawyer and the silver-haired girl who had always been by his side remained with a glimmer of hope.

As for the missing detective... even if he were to, he wouldn't be back these two days.

In the worst-case scenario, we can only refer to other magical books in the library to understand the meaning of demonic scriptures and speculate on and interpret this sealed grimoire.

But how long it would take, how much key information could be gleaned, and whether during the lengthy process of deciphering one might be betrayed by an enemy in the dead of night, remained unknown.

"I only know a little bit of demonic magic writing."

Huperlyan looked up at Lance, whispering as if ashamed of her own inability to be of help.

Logically, the person who should be able to understand both types of magic at this time would be her, as she possesses half-demon blood. However, since her mother left the Heston Kingdom when she was a child, no one taught her demon magic.

If it was because of her incompetence that the crucial step in obtaining information got stuck here, she felt like she had let everyone down again.

But Huberlian remembered that Lance had said he'd researched demon scripture, so there was still a sliver of hope in Lance.

"It's fine, I have a general understanding."

As expected, Lance smiled and nodded, still as steady as ever. Just like back when he was in the difficulty 3 painting class at Demon Academy.

This familiar sense of security made her feel that this shadow world was stable again.

He is truly omnipotent.

"Good."

Soon Huberlian nodded and quickly stepped forward to take the book from the hands of the mage girl from the Krell Empire and gave it to Lance.

She knew Lance wasn't suitable for getting close to others, dangerous matters needed to be handled by her who had many life-saving abilities.

Lanche received the book from Huberlyan, thanking him as they usually did when they attended class together. Afterward, he silently began to flip through the pages.

Unlike the previous guild master's son and the imperial noble mage girl, Lanchi's brow was always so relaxed, as if he were leisurely reading an afternoon leisure tale.

Generally speaking.

This arcane and incomprehensible spellbook is impossible to read in this state.

It's likely that if you can't understand it, you can quickly flip through the pages at random.

The psychological pressure on the crowd began to escalate once again. The glimmer of hope they had almost reached was now blocked, as if by a heavy stone.

Even if the detective can return and uncover the identities of both traitors, completing 【Task Objective 1: Identify Traitors 0/2】, the true heart of the challenge within the Shadow Realm lies in Task Objective 2.

A large-scale shadow world will operate with one main storyline and multiple subplots running parallel to it.

While all challengers are progressing on the main mission, an unknown secondary plot is silently operating alongside it, undergoing changes unbeknownst to them.

Task goal 2 is often related to subplots.

If the hidden clues and their latest progress cannot be detected in time, and the opportunity is missed, it is very likely that the world of shadows will enter an irreversible state of chaos by the time they complete their objective 1 and solve the mystery.

"What solar power refers to, even this ancient text does not explain, but the meaning is probably that it needs to be performed during the day when the sun is shining."

When everyone felt at a loss, Lan Chi's words that suddenly popped out while he was flipping through the book surprised everyone and made them look at him in astonishment.

Can you really understand

Wouldn't that be just to comfort everyone's feelings and make up something

This is everyone's first reaction.

"Lunar power refers to werewolves, but the already rare werewolf race is nearly extinct in this era."

Ranch continued to speak slowly,

Werewolves are not weakened during the day, but are enhanced under the moonlight. Coupled with their powerful regenerative abilities, they may even be able to defeat a vampire in a one-on-one fight throughout the night.

"However, 'regeneration' could not ultimately surpass 'immortality'. Over time, the werewolves were slaughtered by the blood clan to near extinction. The blood clan became the sole ruler of the night."

The "Wolf Clan" mentioned by Lance is a race that has been completely extinct in the present world, and it is even rare to find traces of it in the ancient Shadow World thousands or even millions of years ago. This inevitably makes all challengers feel unfamiliar.

It turns out this race's extinction was due to the blood clan.

And this world of shadows, which still records information about the wolf clan...

How long ago was that

Just the fact that such an ancient shadow world has successfully passed through, its academic value would probably cause a huge wave in various academic societies. The copyright value of the information contained in their 【Shadow World Record Program】 is even more difficult to estimate.

"The stars describe a witch, the origin of human magic. It seems to refer both to demons and to humans. I skimmed through it and discovered that the author of this book should be a witch herself."

Thus far, Lance closed the book in his hands.

For him, who had always been practicing both demon and human magic scripts, this book of magical script written during the transitional phase between demon magic and human magic was unexpectedly understandable.

He hadn't looked into the specifics of the magical parts yet, he had just read through its information.

When the challengers in the library looked at each other with uncertainty, they found Lynch's interpretation to be too esoteric and even doubted its authenticity.

Task objective 2: Discover the secrets and dangers lurking within the ancient castle — hidden intelligence has surfaced, challenge yourself to protect the werewolf and the witch.

……

The Hekate Academy, on the Geras Memorial Square.

The ancient clock tower's clock had just turned to the topmost twelve, accompanied by twelve chimes of the bell that still echoed in the campus. Surrounded by teaching buildings in the distance, an open-air giant screen was playing today's challenge in the Shadow World.

It is now several times hotter than usual. Not only are the stairs already full of students, but there are also many passing students standing on the surrounding roads and stopping here.

"Is he making this up"

"Strictly Check Personal Registry!!"

Many students think that Ranch is actually playing psychological warfare and fabricating information.

I didn't expect him to be so serious.

Task objective 2 information has changed, indicating successful interpretation.

Although many students at Ikiterethe Academy had already heard about Rance's sealing arts, he only made sealing-series cards on his registration for the Card Maker Exam.

But why is this guy so proficient in demon magic scripture too

The Demon Tribe is treacherous!

……

The Shadow Realm, in the second-floor library of Lichtenstein Castle.

This ancient library seemed to stop breathing all at once.

Everyone around the central writing desk had fallen silent, their eyes fixed on the back of the spellbook in Lanchi's hand by the window. Expressions flickered across their faces, shifting from confusion to comprehension, and then from comprehension to astonishment, as if they could feel each other's hearts pounding faster.

The challengers looked at each other, their eyes meeting. Some twitched the corners of their mouths, as if they wanted to say something but didn't know how to begin.

"Brother, you wouldn't be half-demon, would you"

The young master of the Chamber of Commerce looked at Lance with both surprise and astonishment, breaking the silence. The male guards behind him hurriedly coughed to cover it up.

This thoughtless young master wasn't worried about offending the lawyer at all.

It's generally considered offensive in Southern Continent to suspect someone of having demonic blood.

This made Huberlian, who was standing nearby, feel extremely embarrassed.

She is the true half-demon.

But ever since she started staying with the Ranch, no one has ever questioned her lineage again.

This is a feeling Huberley has never experienced before.

It's as if, with Ranchi's demonic radiance covering me, I become a truly real person.

My human lineage is without question, and can be verified by the priest.

Lancy smiled and replied, not very minding.

Let the clear be clear.

Lance always believed this.

He also did not explain much about why he would.

“…”

This gives others the impression that they can do anything and don't need a reason.

Adding to his demeanor, it makes perfect sense.

We believe in you.

The priest spoke first, addressing Lanchi with a slight bow.

No one investigated Lynch further, only feeling that besides being a 【detective】, this 【lawyer】 was also a master.

He is not only good at coordinating and soothing everyone's emotions, but also knowledgeable.

The interpretation of exceeding progress also placed a heavy burden on the psychology of the betrayer.

"What is the relationship between werewolves and witches Why should we protect them"

The young master of the Chamber of Commerce was still quite puzzled and asked Lan Qi.

"Werewolves and witches are obviously on our side because they are the key to either sealing or unleashing the blood clan. The real reason those two traitors trapped us here is probably to find the werewolf and witch among us. As for why they didn't summon their blood master, there must be something else going on."

Lanche held the magic book like a headmaster, answering the students' questions.

"As expected of a lawyer!"

The chamber of commerce heir had a sudden realization and began showering Lance with praise. He was now completely convinced of Lance's mastery as an academic, this aura was exactly what the usually considered idiotic rich young master had always craved but never could attain.

By now, all the challengers have a good idea of what's going on.

The information revealed by Objective 2 makes it easy to further infer one of the betrayer's mission objectives:

The challenger's side is to find the traitor hidden among the challengers 【Blood Clan affiliates】.

While the betrayers side must find the 【Werewolf】 and 【Witch】 hidden among the non-betrayers!

This mental game has been leveled up for both sides again.

As everyone prepared to leave and return to the Basilica Hall of Basics.

Sunlight streams through the windows of the library in the afternoon.

Ranch gazed at Huberly beside him, sensing her unease.

"Lanche…"

Huberly met Lanci's calm gaze, as if preparing to say something to him.

Lan Qi simply nodded slightly.

I gestured to her, letting her know I was already aware.

and don't worry.

Even though Lanche couldn't see her information panel, he guessed.

She is the witch, and without a doubt the most dangerous person in this world of shadows.

That was a passage from the witch's autobiography that Lancy hadn't read aloud in the magic book.—

I am neither demon nor human, but I will help and protect kind people, so please do not be afraid of me.

In that world called the Blood Moon Apocalypse.

What the witch refers to is actually the innate half-demon race, also a mage who will not be backlashed even when using immature human magic scripts.

This shadow world won't be cracked day by day, Principal Lan will arrest people soon!

(The End)

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