My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 330 Blood Demon Lord: I Can Be Loyal Too
time flies.

After Roland completed his further study of rune magic and understood its characteristics, he realized that he had previously overlooked the potential of the primordial runes.

After gaining a sufficient understanding of rune magic, Roland realized that his previous usage was simply writing down the runes.

To give an example, it means releasing magic power without using any spells.

Use 20% of the effort to achieve 5% of the effect.

Furthermore, Roland discovered that the runes of the Primal Runestone could be used very smoothly in runic magic.

It will not be affected in any way.

Because he not only knows the pronunciation, but also the meaning.

If you can do these two things, you can use rune magic smoothly.

Using it feels like replacing a character in a sentence formed with modern Chinese characters with oracle bone script.

It doesn't need others to understand it; as long as the practitioner understands it, it can be used.

"This is truly freedom... rune magic."

"Just as the World Tree consciousness said, this form of magic is more like a language than a modern magic formula that requires precise construction."

"While it offers greater freedom, the learning curve is also steeper."

"Not to mention the collection and understanding of runic scripts, the difficulty of writing these complex runic scripts is extremely high."

"These scribbles are difficult to restore, let alone make sure the characters are clear and the strokes are in the correct order."

"Especially in the existing human knowledge, there is absolutely no systematic 'grammar' or anything like that about runic magic."

"To grasp the deeper levels of rune magic, one must figure it out entirely on one's own... No wonder they can't beat the modern magic that emerged at the end of the Demon King War."

"At least the structure of a spell can be memorized entirely by rote, and one can also make appropriate deletions and modifications based on one's own proficiency and experience to speed up the casting process by reducing its power."

"If it weren't for the application of runes inscribed on magical technology, this thing would probably have been lost to the human world."

After lamenting the high entry barrier and high practice cost of rune magic, Roland felt somewhat fortunate.

The World Tree had packed all the essential knowledge of rune texts, their meanings, and grammar into his memory.

All that's left is practice to improve proficiency before you can fully master it.

Even with the Rune King's Badge, his exceptional talent in runes, and the World Tree's infusion of knowledge, Roland couldn't fully master this now rarely used magic in a short time.

Unfortunately, not everything in this world is stronger the older it is.

Just like derivative rune magic other than the original runes, in a situation of equal strength, it is basically no match for modern spellcasting magic.

After finishing his studies, Roland looked out the window... The golden tree's phantom was dissipating much slower than Fram had said.

Even now, a faint, golden shadow of trees, like that of dusk, still sways outside the window.

At this moment, Roland finally realized that he had overlooked something—the Primal Runestone.

Yes, King Thrann also gifted the primordial runestone in a small stone box.

How could I have forgotten about it?!
Moreover, given the system's usual behavior, there should generally be a notification sound when you acquire items, indicating that the item has been added to your inventory.

But why isn't this runestone there?
Was it that box that blocked the aura of the primordial rune stone?

Roland quickly took out the small box and opened it.

Then Roland paused for a moment.

Because this runestone is emitting golden light.

Moreover, its color and shape are unlike any of the Primal Runestones Roland has ever obtained.

This is a hexagonal, grayish-white stone.

There were no runes inscribed on it.

Instead, a burning golden tree was painted.

Roland subconsciously placed his hand on the rune stone, and then the system notification finally sounded.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Zzzzzzzzzzz...]

The interference has been successfully eliminated.

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Primal Runestone [Golden Tree]]

[Under the heavens, the Elven Kings received three.]

[In the realm of death, the Demon Kings' court obtained seven of them.]

[In this world, mortals are destined to die.]

All the laws in the world originate from this.

[The supreme gods uphold their dignity...]

[Tree shadows burn, golden fruit rots, horns rust...]

The crown crumbles, the throne sinks, and this is the end.

[Effect: Unknown]

【Condition: Good】

[One of five special runes, existing in addition to the nineteen primordial runes.]

[The symbolic meaning seems more prominent than its practical value, as if it foreshadows the future of the world.]

[System Reminder: Beware of new-era telecom fraud; do not easily trust external intelligence.]

Roland: “???”

What's wrong with you, Brother Tongzi?!

Compared to the system's erratic and helpful reminder, the matter of this strange rune stone no longer held much of a shock for Roland at this moment.

After popping up briefly, the system fell silent again, leaving everyone puzzled. However, this time the system was indeed working.

At least that instruction was still quite useful.

Its symbolic meaning outweighs its practical value.

In other words, at this moment, I probably can't directly use the power of this runestone.

but……

Roland maintained control of the runestone's power, and then he succeeded.

He successfully eliminated the shadows of the trees outside the window, thus dispelling the strange phenomenon that was floating outside the window.

However, he was unable to unleash the power of the rune.

At that moment, one could feel that most of the power of this rune stone was being transmitted towards a direction in the void, making the grayish-white stone appear even whiter and giving it a fragile feel.

It looks just like chalk, and it feels like it would break if you pinched it.

Roland examined the rune stone for a while, then put it back in the box.

Just like his attitude towards the phantom, he didn't intend to fill in too much information in his mind at this time.

After all, his mind is somewhat single-threaded and cannot process too much information at the same time.

It's better to take it one step at a time than to make mistakes later.

Just as Roland was about to take a shower and go to bed to rest before returning to Isfar early the next morning, he received a magical request for communication from the Demon King.

Roland looked at the request and thought for a moment. Could it be that the armor was finished and the person was coming to share the good news?
Probably not. If it were truly accomplished, even if Toran and the senior brother are rather reserved and shy, Russell would definitely be the first to come and claim credit.

It's not the Demon King's turn.

That means there's something else going on.

Something happened in Isfar?
With that thought in mind, Roland connected the call.

[Hello, Roland? I won't be having a projection conversation with you so late at night.]

【When will you come back? 】

I need your help with something.

We can discuss the specifics when you get back. If you're not willing, that's fine too; I'll find another way.

……

"I petitioned the Demon King, asking him to cooperate with me from within and without to overthrow the Demon King's court, and the Demon King has already replied."

"They actually forbid it!"

Inside an old castle in the countryside, Danso looked at his trusted subordinates and slammed his fist heavily on the armrest of his chair.

"The Demon King deliberately rejected my request because he saw that there were too many spies from the Heart-Piercing Demon King's Court within my Blood Demon Clan!"

"Dracula, go and bring me the head of the traitor!"

The great demon named Dracula sighed: "Lord Danso, are you awake? No one dares to send spies here."

"The Blood Demon's cruelty and unique nature mean that no demon can disguise itself as a Blood Demon without being detected by us."

"Appearances and magic can be faked, but blood doesn't lie."

"The Demon King's refusal of your request is likely out of caution."

"After all, he cannot judge your loyalty, nor the loyalty of the Lich King and the Gargoyle King."

"Unless... we can do something about it."

As he spoke, Dracula, who served as both his advisor and top enforcer, produced a piece of intelligence.

"This is intelligence from the blood servant planted next to the princess."

"Although this is a highly classified matter, as you know, the area around that princess has been thoroughly infiltrated."

"The reason she's still safe is because of our help and the help of our inside agents in the Lich King's Court, who helped her thwart several assassination attempts and attempts to control her."

"Otherwise, she would have become a madwoman and a puppet, just like her brother."

"However, recently, a cardinal infiltrated the city of Heria."

"Of course, it was called infiltration, but there was no further concealment of identity, or any deliberate attempt to be discovered."

"A team of ten high-ranking paladins, three high inquisitors, and a cardinal bishop—even if you, sir, went there, you would only be captured on the spot."

"Therefore, I temporarily suspended the Blood Servants' operations and simultaneously informed the Lich King's Court."

Danso nodded, then asked, "You didn't tell any other factions, did you?"

"Don't worry, the people planted by the Demon King's Court have no idea about that cardinal. I ordered them to keep the information from them."

Dracula coughed and got to the point: "According to reliable sources, the Continental Historical Society and the Papacy have decided to impeach and remove the current King of Plataea through the Council of Kings."

"They have gathered representatives from the three major families within the Kingdom of Platia, and they are currently being escorted to the territory of the Wislow family by a great sage of the Academy."

"At that time, the descendants of the Weslow and Lancashire families will launch an impeachment."

Danso frowned, pinched his brow, and complained, "Does this childish trick even work?"

“Of course it won’t work.” Dracula shook his head, then said calmly, “They just want a… plausible reason.”

"Once the impeachment is initiated, the Papacy and the Society's personnel, and even the Empire's army, will be stationed directly in the Kingdom of Platia."

"At that time, it is highly likely that we will have a direct conflict."

"In my opinion, since His Majesty the Demon King now has a deep connection with humans, that mysterious Grand Duke Riskan might play a different role."

"And if you, my lord, wish to prove your loyalty, perhaps you should start with this plan."

"For example... helping the great sage of the academy to complete the plan quickly and effectively."

(End of this chapter)