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Faced with an entity that can read all of one's thoughts, it's unlikely that anyone could remain at ease.
However, this idea of a second consciousness, though seemingly naive, does indeed have its own logic.
This somewhat redeemed its integrity.
While this won't improve your opinion of it, you certainly won't consider it utterly worthless.
Of course, this is not a good thing.
After a moment's thought, Dak said, "Is there anything else you want to say?"
The second consciousness turned its head and said, "I've already told you everything I know. You promised me!"
Dark shook his head: "Hey, I didn't agree."
The second consciousness immediately turned to Professor Sylph, anxiously saying, "But it, it promised me!"
Professor Sylph gave it a kind smile.
Dark said, "Your information is so vague, it's difficult for us to do anything. Do you remember when you sensed your comrade? What day of the holiday was it? Don't tell me you forgot, no one will believe you."
Second consciousness: "July 15th".
"July 15th?" Darke immediately became alert, then looked sharply at Professor Sylph.
Professor Sylph looked at him almost simultaneously, their eyes meeting, and both felt a sense of dread.
Then Dark immediately asked, "So when you first sensed it, where was it located?"
Second consciousness: "South".
This second consciousness possesses special mental abilities, enabling it to control its thoughts and prevent itself from thinking about things it shouldn't.
But if Dark asks, he will eventually have to answer.
And with this statement, "Fantasy Beast: Goddess of the Mind" can distinguish between truth and falsehood.
It first sensed that comrade's presence on the fifteenth of July, when that comrade was located in the south.
St. Marian Academy is currently located in the north of the kingdom, and to the south... is the direction of the royal capital!
On July 15th, the Holy Church held the "Demon King Execution Ceremony" in St. Louis Square in the capital.
Although Dark was not present at the time, he was able to see everything from afar via projection through the "telepathic connection" between Eve and Irene.
He had a very deep impression of that "demon king's execution ceremony".
Professor Sylph was present at the scene of the "Demon King's Execution Ritual".
Several other people present have also seen it.
Many things happened during that "Demon King's Execution Ritual".
Leaving aside the minor details, the basic idea is that the Holy Church used the ritual of "witch hunting" and "great prophecy" during the "Demon King's execution ceremony" to reverse the transformation of the Demon King's corpse, giving birth to a new soul from that empty shell of a corpse—but no one knows the exact state of that soul.
After giving birth to a new soul, the Holy Church bound it with chains of light, burned it with holy fire, and clamped it with ritual rules.
Finally, it even summoned the gate to the underworld... the door frame!
Using the frame of the Gate to the Underworld as bait, the Holy Church staged a grand spectacle, slaughtering many remnants of the demon race.
Meanwhile, the "Witch Hunt" ritual was still proceeding smoothly, and the "newborn Demon King's soul" was still being burned by flames. The Holy Church gave the impression that it was sending the "Demon King's soul" into the underworld.
But in reality, the "Demon King's Soul" was created on the spot, and the gates to the underworld were not actually opened.
Dark, Sylph, and the others saw through these arrangements back then. But they still couldn't figure out what the Holy Church was really planning.
They originally wanted to wait and see how things unfolded.
However, an accident happened after that.
A tiny butterfly flew to the gates of the underworld and, with its antennae, poked a tiny hole, like a pinhole, into the gates.
Then, in that instant, the underworld and reality truly connected!
The "newborn demon king's soul" was truly absorbed into the underworld in an instant.
Countless "Netherworld Fires" burst forth at that moment. Some possessed the many people present, while others drifted to distant places and entered the bodies of even more people.
Even though Archbishop Caleb Norris patched the hole as quickly as possible, everything was already out of control, and it was completely too late.
Whatever plans the Holy Church had in the past, they are no longer possible to implement.
……
But if this second consciousness sensed "the aura of comrades" on that day... since there was only one, it's unlikely to be one of the remnants of the demon race who was present at the time...
In fact, Dark and the others had already determined to some extent that this second consciousness was the Demon King who was reborn after death at Easter. Therefore, the only so-called "comrade" who could be on par with him was that newly born remnant soul of the Demon King!
"The Holy Church has a profound foundation!"
After clarifying his thoughts, Dak couldn't help but think to himself, "This is what I'm thinking."
Although he saw through many things back then, deep down he always felt that the "new soul" created by the Holy Church through reversal was just a fake with huge flaws. It might not be too different from the Demon King's soul, but it probably didn't have the ability to reincarnate, nor did it have the Demon King's almost insurmountable "immortality".
However, at this moment, the words of this "second consciousness" seem to be telling him that the "newborn demon king soul" also has the ability to reincarnate!
Moreover, even the "method of death" of being sucked into the "Gate of the Underworld" did not truly kill it.
When the "newborn demon king's soul" was sucked away by the "Gate of the Underworld," the connection between reality and the underworld was gambled by the archbishop himself. For the real world, it was dead, and then, naturally, it was resurrected!
In other words, the "newborn demon king's soul" has been resurrected!
And it was resurrected in the West!
……
This is very basic logical reasoning.
However, surface deduction and in-depth investigation are different.
Because the truth is indeed quite shocking.
“How did it get from the south to the west?” Dark asked.
The second consciousness frowned slightly and said, "It jumped...jumped over, right? Maybe it was spatial teleportation, or something else, anyway, it was just a split second. I almost thought it was two people at first, but it must have this level of ability."
Dak then asked, "How long did it take for it to travel from south to west?"
The second consciousness slowly said, "There was a little bit of time, right? A few seconds, tens of seconds? I didn't pay much attention, my memory is a bit blurry."
Dark: "Did it disappear completely during that period?"
The second consciousness said, "Perhaps I was unable to perceive it during the spatial teleportation process. This is not something to worry about too much."
After saying that, it suddenly realized something and subconsciously asked, "Do you know who it is?"
Dak then looked up and smiled.
Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you.
……
A demon king who doesn't know he's a demon king is naturally easier to deal with than one who does.
Dark and the professors had already reached an agreement to keep this truth from him to the end.
……
Seeing that he had no intention of answering, the second consciousness had no choice but to bury its fear in its heart.
It spoke, "Judging from your appearance, my comrade must be of high status. Therefore, my intelligence is very valuable, and you cannot go back on your word. Moreover, although I can only sense its general direction, if we get closer, I might be able to sense its precise location. If you want to find it, you will definitely need me!"
Its greatest asset is its ability to function as radar.
Moreover, it actually had another thought in its heart, but it deliberately suppressed its thoughts and didn't allow itself to think in that direction.
It didn't completely trust these humans before it—even though they were the kind of people who kept their promises in Witt Gaudre's memory. But it couldn't, and wouldn't, gamble its life on their kindness.
The ability to sense the direction of that comrade was a subsequent value derived from deliberately exposing this intelligence; it needed this value to ensure its survival.
Then, as long as that comrade is found... it still has a chance to survive!
It placed its last hope on that comrade!
……
Although the idea of a second consciousness was not revealed, given the intelligence of Dark and others, they would naturally come up with it when the time was right.
This is not actually a secret idea; it could even be described as an open conspiracy.
Moreover, its idea was destined to succeed.
It was unaware of this.
Once Dark and Professor Sylph are certain that its so-called notification is about another newly emerged demon king, their desire to find that comrade will likely be even more urgent than this second consciousness.
The facts changed too quickly. In less than a year, this second consciousness transformed from a blank slate into a powerful mage capable of crafting nine-star magical spirits, which truly served as a wake-up call for Professor Sylph and the others.
Finding its comrade as soon as possible will be something they will inevitably have to do after Principal Arte returns.
The reason for not doing it immediately is not because of reasons such as Christmas being approaching.
Of course, academy affairs are not as important as the task of finding that new Demon King as soon as possible. But at Christmas, there is something more important.
Everything has its order, that's all.
Before the gods, even a demon king who has not yet reached the realm of the gods can only postpone his ascension.
……
Finally, Professor Sylph asked the second consciousness, "Is there anything else you'd like to say?"
After a long silence, the second consciousness finally shook its head.
Professor Sylph then drew out a magic card and silently recited an incantation.
Just as its first consciousness felt tense, a sudden wave of drowsiness surged forth, quickly dismantling its resistance and plunging its consciousness into a deep sleep.
Professor Sylph waved her hand again, and the wind threads binding it suddenly increased, instantly turning into a huge cocoon that completely sealed it from head to toe.
"Next, it's time for the meeting."
Professor Sylph waved her hand and addressed the crowd.
……
The interrogation of Witt Gold was temporarily concluded at this point.
Professor Lily flapped her wings and flew to Dark's side, squeezing herself between him and Eve, and then happily wiggled her little feet.
Dak moved aside to the edge of the sofa and then bent down to pour her tea.
After Professor Sylph announced the start of the meeting, Ophelia Brad was the first to speak: "Professor Sylph, are we really going to spare its life?"
Professor Sylph was perhaps surprised that this was the first question she would ask, and said with some astonishment, "I thought you would ask about Witt's situation first."
But Ophelia Brad simply shook her head and said, "There's nothing to ask. It's already very clear what Witt did and what he didn't do. His soul is now partially merged with that... well, the Demon King's soul, but with Professor Steven Harvey in the academy, I trust his abilities."
Professor Steven Harvey, who was teaching sixth-year magic theory six months ago, is now not teaching the main course but has chosen the elective "Medicine" and is in a semi-rest state.
His other identity is that of one of the few remaining necromancers in the world.
After Ophelia Brad was turned into a magic card by Dark, it was Professor Steven Harvey who personally separated her soul from the "Vampire Heiress" magic card and then glued it back into her body.
It could be said that Professor Steven Harvey was another savior of Ophelia Brad.
Dark's basic "Death Curse" was also improved with the help of Professor Steven Harvey.
It's understandable that Ophelia Brad has this trust in Professor Steven Harvey.
But Professor Sylph shook her head and said, "This time, even Professor Steven Harvey might find it difficult. But we will do our best."
"Wait!" At this point, Hephaestus Dragon, who had been watching the show in silence, finally managed to ask his question, "You mean that thing, is it the Demon King?"
Quite obviously, Ollie and Eve's gazes also focused on Professor Sylph's face, presumably waiting for her answer.
Professor Sylph sighed and then said something meaningful: "It's not the Demon King; the one to the west is the Demon King."
……
Professor Sylph quickly realized that she should obviously explain the cause and effect to the later participants before the meeting.
Not wanting to waste any more words, she handed over this arduous task to Darko Dimon.
Humble little Dak had no right to refuse at this time, and could only slowly recount what had happened since last Easter.
The story is actually quite convoluted and bizarre, and it involves many things that are difficult for ordinary people to understand.