The breakthrough changed everything.
A new class.
A new power.
A sword spirit.
And now—
A new hunting ground.
Arrival at the Academy
The Arcane Academy stood beyond borders.
A neutral land untouched by the laws of:
Humans
Elves
Beastkin
Mermaids
Dwarves
A place where power decided status.
Where monsters in human form were trained.
Where legends were born.
Lucifer stood at the massive gates, half-asleep.
Chirin floated beside his shoulder, buzzing with excitement.
Chirin:
"This is it. The place where the strongest gather."
Lucifer (yawning):
"...You dragged me here at sunrise for this?"
Chirin:
"You want to get stronger, don't you?"
Lucifer smirked lazily.
Lucifer:
"I already broke their rules before entering. What can they even teach me?"
He glanced at the crowd.
Royals. Nobles. Prodigies.
Every single one radiating pride.
Lucifer's True Reason
Chirin:
"Then why are we here?"
Lucifer's eyes narrowed slightly.
For a moment—
He remembered.
White hair. Blue eyes.
That girl in the ruined estate.
Lucifer:
"...I'm looking for someone."
Chirin:
"You came to the most prestigious academy... for a girl?"
Lucifer:
"Obviously."
Observation of the Elites
Lucifer scanned the crowd like a predator.
Lucifer:
"Elf princess... Saintess... Mermaid royalty... even a dwarf princess."
He paused.
Lucifer:
"...Why isn't she short?"
Chirin:
"Half human."
Lucifer:
"Ah. Love. Disgusting."
Then—
He saw familiar faces.
His ex-fiancée.
His stepbrother.
Chirin:
"Doesn't that bother you?"
Lucifer:
"Why would it?"
A cold smile appeared.
Lucifer:
"He took everything from this body."
"...but none of it was mine to begin with."
Registration Chaos
Lucifer lazily walked to registration.
Late.
Of course.
Receptionist:
"You're late."
Lucifer:
"I was busy surviving."
Receptionist:
"Name?"
Lucifer:
"Lucifer Morningstar."
Pause.
"...The Devil."
The receptionist blinked.
Receptionist (dead inside):
"...Another one."
Receptionist:
"Class?"
Lucifer:
"Magic Swordsman."
Now she looked up.
Confused.
Receptionist:
"...Social status?"
Lucifer:
"Commoner."
Silence.
Then—
Receptionist:
"Leave."
Lucifer smiled.
Dangerously.
Lucifer:
"Give me a reason."
The Reality of the Academy
Receptionist:
"Ten thousand gold minimum."
"Commoners don't last here."
"They break."
Lucifer leaned closer.
Lucifer (cold):
"Then watch me break your system instead."
He dropped a pouch.
Gold spilled.
The receptionist froze.
Receptionist:
"...Fine. No refunds."
Lucifer:
"I don't lose."
First Trial — The Gate of Mana
A long stone corridor.
Statues on both sides.
Judging.
Measuring.
Rejecting.
A noble stepped forward—
BOOM
Thrown back instantly.
The receptionist smirked.
Receptionist:
"This is why commoners don't belong—"
Lucifer stepped forward.
Silence.
Then—
The statues trembled.
And bowed.
"We welcome you... Your Highness."
Everything froze.
Nobles.
Royals.
Even instructors.
Lucifer walked forward slowly.
Like a king returning to his throne.
Each step—
Another statue bowed.
Chirin (whispering):
"...You broke it."
Lucifer (smiling):
"No."
"...I reminded them."
Second Trial — Written Genius
The room filled with tension.
Questions from all disciplines:
Magic theory
Combat strategy
Monster anatomy
Most students struggled.
Sweated.
Panicked.
Lucifer?
He leaned back.
Finished early.
Chirin:
"You're serious?"
Lucifer:
"I lived through all of this."
Results came.
Rank 1 — Lucifer Morningstar
In both categories.
Shock spread like wildfire.
Final Trial — Combat
The arena roared.
Lucifer walked in—
Drinking a milkshake.
Referee:
"...You're fighting like that?"
Lucifer:
"Is it illegal?"
His opponent stepped forward.
Angry. Proud.
Opponent:
"I won't fight someone not even holding a weapon—"
Lucifer:
"Say you're scared and move on."
That was enough.
The Fight
The noble charged.
Fast.
Precise.
Deadly.
Lucifer disappeared.
Opponent:
"Where—?!"
Lucifer (behind him):
"Missed."
Again.
Again.
Again.
Every strike—
Dodged effortlessly.
Opponent (panicking):
"How—?!"
Lucifer:
"You're predictable."
The noble snapped.
Full power.
Wild swings.
No control.
Lucifer sighed.
Finished his drink.
Lucifer:
"...Playtime's over."
Without moving—
He raised his hand.
Telekinesis.
The noble lifted into the air.
Strangled.
Helpless.
THUD
Thrown out of the arena.
Silence.
Referee:
"...Winner: Lucifer Morningstar."
History was rewritten.
A commoner—
Defeated a noble.
Effortlessly.
Auditorium — The Principal
All selected students gathered.
The principal appeared.
An overwhelming presence.
An 8-circle mage.
Lucifer smirked.
Lucifer (whispering):
"She's dangerous."
"...and hot."
Chirin:
"You're unbelievable."
The Question
She called him forward.
Principal:
"Why did you come here?"
Everyone leaned in.
Expecting something grand.
Power.
Ambition.
Revenge.
Lucifer smiled.
Lucifer:
"For a girl."
Silence.
Absolute silence.
The principal blinked.
Principal:
"...You're serious?"
Lucifer:
"Very."
She sighed.
Disappointed.
Boldness Meets Power
As everyone left—
Lucifer stayed.
Lucifer:
"Are you single?"
Shock.
Again.
The principal released her aura.
Pressure filled the room.
Students collapsed.
Air grew heavy.
Lucifer?
Didn't move.
Lucifer:
"Only the bold get what they want."
The pressure vanished.
She smiled.
Principal:
"I like strong men."
Lucifer grinned.
Lucifer:
"Then I guess... I qualify."
End of Chapter