I Became the Dark Wizard Who Rules Over the Heroines

27 – Tournament-6

“This thing moved, and it’s still there… You said there was no sign of anyone in particular touching it, right?”

I looked at the countless names written on paper.

“Yes. It seemed like he was just enjoying life at the academy. I think we made contact once at a party, but we didn’t have a special conversation-“

“Then that’s enough.”

I thought of a brown-haired lady. He was a very timid person and had a tendency to follow the trend.

If she tries to change sides, she will never try to do it alone.

“It’s not bad.”

Destruction happens for extremely trivial and political reasons.

No matter how strong the Demon King is, as long as he moves based on a contract, he cannot descend into this world without any basis.

This world is safe as long as the number of warlocks who made deals with the demon archduke increases, and they turn against each other, pouring out their anger and force against each other, and paying a price for which they cannot be held responsible.

‘…In the game, all information was visible through a single UI.’

From the standpoint of trying to prevent that, we inevitably had no choice but to pay close attention to the conflict between forces.

A gathering of the forces of the Armidion Empire, led by the princess, and the warlocks, led by Count Erst.

In addition, the fight between numerous coalitions of free countries and small kingdoms continued.

“It’ll be okay for now.”

However, it is still early days. At least it didn’t seem like a disturbing movement would begin with this academy.

Still, a close call situation continued.

The princess felt she had been attacked, and she did not hide her hostility toward Katharine.

Her followers also showed unrestrained anger towards the warlock.

On the other hand, the warlocks and dark knights who followed Katharine had a very low opinion of my existence.

‘Is there anyone other than the Empire who can bring Behemoth to the Academy?’ The question seemed reasonable at first glance.

They thought this was all a play, and that everything was planned from the moment I entered school.

It was thought that the Empire was plotting to push out the warlock and Katharine.

If even the slightest trigger occurred, so much hatred was blooming that it would explode. It was being cultivated in the hearts of humans.

“Huh…”

Even if I prevent this, it will only delay it for a short time. It’s just a matter of buying time for the academy students and I to grow.

The world is wide. The representativeness of the academy was by no means small, but even if all the students were smiling and laughing, conflicts that could not be resolved would eventually arise.

However, that didn’t stop me from doing what I could.

“Rather than that… Shouldn’t you focus more on the match that will take place later?”

Kelin’s point was valid.

Most of the idiots were defeated. There were a few more fights, but they weren’t the ones our party needed to be wary of.

But the next opponent was Erst Katharin.

“That’s what we were talking about.”

“Yes?”

“You have to decide. Whether you should win or not.”

Generally, the higher the tournament goes, the better. It’s even better if you win. It’s natural.

As reputation increases, speaking rights also increase.

In this world, individual strength is important, but how others perceive it is just as important.

Once a fight breaks out, even if you try to suppress it with force, the emotional rift that was created at that time will not be filled.

Even if you subdue the student who caused the problem, they each have their own family. Each of them may not be that great, but if they come together in the end, they can cause another destruction.

No, the fact that such people exist is itself a problem.

If those who have been trampled by me cannot accept that fact, if they think they have to overcome me somehow, they will eventually have no choice but to reach out to the power of darkness.

They may not be my opponents either, but the Demon King will gain power in return for what they have offered. The clock that points to the destruction of the world is moving.

“I wonder if I should win… That’s it.”

“If you fight properly, there is no reason not to.”

I couldn’t hide my power forever.

‘It’s a little dangerous, but…’

Anyway, warlocks obey the strong.

All you have to do is show proof in front of your eyes that I am a stronger warlock than Katharine and that you will not be retaliated against by Katharine even if you follow me.

“Let’s win.”

Moreover, I am not very happy about Katharine participating in this tournament ‘for a long time’.

She must have noticed it too. Kelin is not a card she can play.

If things don’t go well, he will implement the plan himself. Of course, Katharine was a woman who could carry out her plots even in her fallen state, but it was still important to reduce the scope for her to intervene directly.

I decided to beat her here.

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“…You’re doing something interesting.”

Katharine smiled slightly.

I expected him to survive, but I wasn’t expecting him to be successful like this.

It was strong. Magi, who remained in the arena, proved that he was different from other warlocks who only paid lip service.

He may be a once-in-a-century genius of black magic.

‘Nevertheless… It’s clumsy.’

His magic control was not that great. Even if it was a level that could only be counted within her academy, a true warlock like her could not consider it special.

But the moment he faces her, all his talents will become meaningless.

Warlocks have no choice but to succumb to stronger black magic.

The fact that I was able to maintain my senses in front of Behemoth was surprising, but that’s all.

Everything was planned. Her plan was not disturbed in the slightest.

‘Cazot’s plan… If it’s to this extent, it’s acceptable.’

Touching the princess directly was an act that crossed the line.

Neither Count Erst nor Catherine were ready to fight the empire right away.

However, it was okay to increase tension and reveal hostility.

The warlocks are already gathering. They were not following Katharine simply because they were ‘fearful’, but because she was the only one who could stop the princess’s tyranny.

‘In the end, it will help someday.’

The empire is huge. To break it down, more effort and time are needed.

They also have bastards, abandoned nobles, and wizards who lost their hometowns and seek power.

We must empower them and make them have greater influence in the empire. It doesn’t matter even if it’s meaningless right now.

Even if she does not achieve her will, she is her descendant. If that is not possible, her descendants will destroy the empire.

Katharine strengthened her resolve.

/////

Looking at herself in the mirror, Olivia noticed that the roots of her hair had darkened a little.

“Do I have to dye my hair again…?”

Black hair was rising. After thinking for a while, Olivia shook her head.

She had no time to waste on such useless things. Besides, it was pointless for her to dye her hair blonde now.

‘…’

Her blonde hair was dyed with the meaning of respect for the princess.

A model knight and an exemplary leader. A royal family worth trusting and following.

Her desire to become someone similar to Yurishia was reflected in that dyeing.

But that was meaningless. She has already gone too far.

As long as she reached out to the darkness, Olivia could never become a knight like the princess.

‘Choose, thing…’

What was more important to her was learning how to accept her demonic energy.

Although she had clearly become stronger, Olivia still felt a thirst for her power.

‘Still… It’s not enough.’

Katharine’s words rang in her ears.

‘Because I don’t want anything yet, the devil doesn’t give me his power.’

‘Because Miss Olivia herself is not sure what she is working for and what she is willing to give up.’

Olivia closed her eyes and looked blankly into her own mind.

There were many things I wanted. I want to bring honor to my family again, and I want to remain in the academy. Unrefined desires were overflowing.

But, that was all.

I was just caught up. She was just caught up in the multitude of choices she had no choice but to make.

No matter how much she thought about it, Olivia couldn’t realize what her ‘true desire’ was.

She wanted to stay at the Academy, but in fact, she didn’t mind leaving if there was a good position.

She hoped that the princess would reacknowledge her loyalty, but if she actually thought about it, Yurishia had never doubted her.

She just decided that loyalty was not necessary to protect her precious people.

However, it wasn’t like she wanted to give her loyalty to Katharine. She was a person I was thankful for, but she was a person I wanted to get away from as quickly as possible.

Time passed. No matter how much Olivia thought, she didn’t know her true desires.

Or, even if she knew, she didn’t want to admit it.