Before returning to the villa, Rhys made a quick stop at his room.With a thought, he summoned Gealion, Anubis, and Nidhogg.The three divine beasts appeared one after another. None of them looked relaxed. The atmosphere in the room was unusually serious, because they all knew Rhys had called them out to discuss something important.Rhys interlocked his fingers and looked at each of them before speaking.“Gentlemen, we have a problem.”All three immediately focused on him.“Within the next seven days, we’ll be getting roughly fifteen thousand Mana. The question is, what do we do with it?”He paused briefly before continuing.“Should I use it immediately to summon our fourth familiar? Having another companion would improve our overall combat strength considerably.”He raised another possibility.“Or should I distribute a few thousand Mana to one of you and push that person to the ten thousand Mana threshold first? If we go with that option… who deserves it the most?”The moment they he

A terrifying surge of Mana exploded from the old man’s body, filling every corner of the room in an instant.The crushing pressure descended like an invisible mountain. Several people were forced face-first onto the table, unable to resist the overwhelming force. Others trembled violently as cold sweat drenched their backs, their hair standing on end from the sheer intensity of the aura. Only a few of the strongest members managed to remain seated, though even they struggled to breathe.“Master. Please calm down. If you continue, it won’t be three people anymore.”A young man slowly raised a hand, speaking in a calm voice that contrasted sharply with the terrifying atmosphere.The old man narrowed his eyes at him. His expression remained displeased, but after a brief silence, he withdrew his Mana.“Ha…”Several members immediately clutched their chests and took deep breaths, grateful to finally breathe normally again.The old man swept his cold gaze across the room.“So…” he said. “Ex

The trinity is definitely out of the question.Rhys quickly ruled them out in his mind.Astaroth, Lucifer, and Beelzebub are simply too much for Laura.The Demon Kings aren’t much better either, especially the manipulative ones. Someone like Laura would have a hard time dealing with them. And the embodiments of the Seven Deadly Sins? That’s an even worse idea.After weighing his options, one name finally surfaced.“How about Aamon?”“Aamon?” Laura blinked. She frowned slightly as she searched her memory. “That name… I think I’ve heard it before.”Rhys nodded.“Aamon is a powerful demon prince. He’s known for his mastery over fire and his ability to change forms.”He paused before continuing.“But what makes me recommend him isn’t just his strength. According to the legends, he’s relatively straightforward compared to many other high-ranking demons. He isn’t the type who constantly schemes behind your back or manipulates every word you say.”Rhys looked at her seriously.“I think someo

“But…” Meave rubbed her cheek with a troubled look.She had hoped she would be able to accompany Rhys on another mission, but it seemed that was no longer possible.She wasn’t worried about Rhys’s safety. She knew better than anyone how capable he was of protecting himself.What truly bothered her was Laura.If she stayed behind, Rhys and Laura would be spending the entire mission together.“Do you understand that your position isn’t just for show?” Grace asked through clenched teeth, clearly frustrated by Meave’s reaction.She turned to Rhys and said, “Rhys, help me convince her. If she keeps neglecting her responsibilities, she’ll lose her position as the vice president of the student council. Are you really okay with that?”Rhys didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he lowered his gaze and considered her words.Grace continued before he could speak.“I already explained this to you when you were still part of the student council. We handle almost everything related to the academy, bo

“So this is Cove City?”Rhys stepped out of the teleportation circle and lifted his head, taking in the bustling streets around him.Even though the sun was beginning to set, the city was still full of life. Merchants were closing up their stalls, families were returning home, and the streets remained crowded with people finishing their business for the day.“It’s surprisingly lively,” Laura remarked as she looked around.“It is,” Rhys replied quietly, keeping his voice low enough that only she could hear. “Honestly, it’s far livelier than I’d expect from a city that’s supposedly being terrorized by bandits.”Laura pointed toward one of the streets.“I asked one of the guards for directions. The inn is over there, and the baron’s mansion is on the opposite side.”“Alright.” Rhys nodded. “Let’s check into the inn first.”“Mhmm.”As they walked, Laura couldn’t hold back her curiosity any longer.“By the way, Rhys…”She tugged lightly at the long coat she was wearing.“Why exactly are we