Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 168 The Situation is in Turmoil

Humanoid demons, also known as demons, are generally recognized as having extremely high intelligence and thinking abilities.

Undoubtedly, the human form is a special form of intelligent evolution, with a growth potential far exceeding that of the physical body and the evolutionary direction of survival.

The demon race holds a position in the abyss equivalent to that of nobles in human society.

Compared to the destruction and chaos of demons, who glorify violence, the demon race tends to align with lawful evil and excels at manipulating people's hearts. Legend has it that the demon race is largely responsible for corrupting humanity.

They value contracts. Therefore, it is common for humans to make deals with demons. There are even instances where demons voluntarily choose to relinquish their powerful bodies and reincarnate into human forms.

Not only do they have the same appearance, but their aesthetic views and values ​​are also similar.

In the eyes of the demons, humans are just as hypocritical as they are...

The class was suddenly changed on Tuesday.

The original potions class turned into a general knowledge class.

Gargamel replaced Paramela, and the entire lesson revolved around knowledge points related to the Abyss.

"All demons evolve from abyssal worms, going through multiple stages in their life cycle, specifically divided into worm stage, larval stage, adolescence, and mature stage. Mature demons generally possess elite-level strength, making them difficult for ordinary warriors to defeat; only magic swordsmen are required to subdue them!"

"Among hundreds of mature demons, one absolutely powerful demon leader will be born, possessing strength above the super-rank level, and its defeat requires a super-rank spellcaster or a magic swordsman equipped with an inscribed set."

"After the Commander, there are three more levels: General, Lord, and Grand Duke. Although all three are at the Saint Realm stage, their strength varies greatly. Lords and Grand Dukes are roughly in the same tier. However, some Lords are so powerful that their existence is eternal, hence the title of Grand Duke, signifying the pinnacle of Lordship..."

The massive invasion by the demonic legions could not be concealed in the end.

On the night of the incident, the Violet capital received a plea for help from House Northrend, including the capital cities of all realms.

The news spread rapidly among human nations, drawing serious attention from their high-ranking officials. Some powerful figures at the Saint Realm level had already taken initiative to confirm the situation.

Panic gripped the people, and prices skyrocketed. Fortunately, the Blue Rose family had stockpiled a large amount of supplies beforehand.

After all, they need to maintain the supplies for the convent and orphanage, as well as the daily needs of their staff and the people in the Blue Rose territory.

Taiya ordered the former Belland family mansion to be cleared out and completely converted into a warehouse, with security guards assigned to watch over it on a rotating basis.

In addition, the task of leading the people back to their territory was entrusted to the coachman Obitz, as he was the only one with experience traveling back and forth and could lead the caravan to the shortest route.

It is estimated that they can travel more than 100 miles a day. The migration of the people will be completed in one month.

The seemingly grand convoy was actually just a drop in the ocean compared to the vast territory of the Blue Rose family, and the people could be easily dispersed and resettled.

Among the crowd were some with ulterior motives. Tai'an carefully identified some culprits and assisted the city's security forces in capturing a group of wanted criminals preparing to flee to the north.

These people thought they had completely changed their appearance and were indistinguishable. Little did they know that they would be exposed by the source's eye.

The Night Watchmen's men sent to assist in the investigation easily earned the envy of their colleagues.

It would normally take at least several years to capture more than ten fugitives, or even more suspects, in a single day!

The negative impact of the demon army's invasion gradually subsided. Once basic food prices returned to normal, few people paid attention to things that seemed so far away. At most, they might ask a few questions out of curiosity during casual conversation.

The kingdom's leadership intervened, arrested several merchants who were hoarding goods, and severely punished them, causing grain prices, which had nearly doubled, to plummet back to rock bottom.

The central plains of the Violet Kingdom boast fertile soil and a strong emphasis on agricultural technology. Since its founding, fertilizer technology has been widely adopted and disseminated. Various grain varieties have been continuously optimized, resulting in a significant increase in yield. The kingdom has consistently been a major grain exporter, more than capable of achieving self-sufficiency.

Prime Minister Melo Thatcher simply found the Ministry of Agriculture to announce a 20 percent increase in the poll tax, and the food problem was easily solved.

Almost every hour, battle reports came from afar.

With swift support from all sides, a stalemate gradually formed between humans and the demonic army.

The five lords have lost more than half of their combined 120,000 troops, and now the front lines of the battlefield are entirely supported by Saint-level experts.

There are eight Saint-level warriors openly participating in the battle, and if you include those secretly observing, the number may exceed ten.

"Your Majesty Alfred, should we issue a general mobilization order or seek assistance from neighboring countries?" Chancellor Melo asked for his opinion.

"The sooner we resolve this, the smaller the losses will be." Alfred said grimly, putting down the latest battle report in his hand.

In less than a week, the combined casualties among the military and civilians exceeded 100,000. This demonstrates the brutality of the demon legion and the dire situation. If the war is allowed to spread unchecked, the entire kingdom will be severely damaged.

"We can only send three Saints at most; the rest are in key positions, so we can't act rashly," Melo cautioned.

"Send them all out! And contact the Blue Rose family as soon as possible; their strength is crucial."

The effectiveness of the so-called general mobilization order and seeking aid from neighboring countries is questionable. It will be difficult for the kingdom's various noble families to send powerful Saint-level experts to suppress their hidden strength.

Most earl-level territories are overseen by only one person, who cannot easily leave their post, and their condition is often questionable.

It may be asleep, or its soul may be on the verge of death. Or perhaps it has fallen into complete silence, never to be revealed to the public.

This shows that the two young Saint-level members of the Blue Rose family are indeed a formidable force, equivalent to an overseas assignment by a duke-level noble.

Besides the aristocratic forces, the conservative forces should not be underestimated. The Night Watch has explicitly promised to deploy at least five Saints. The Warriors' Guild will send three, the Spellcasters' Guild three, and the Rangers' Alliance two…

In addition, there are religious factions. The ancient Holy Church has also pledged to send five people. The Church of Wealth has promised to support three people for a fee, providing resources such as underworld mud in exchange.

These forces are widely distributed, their power not limited to the Violet Kingdom alone. Similar to the Holy Church, they have branch churches in various human countries. Furthermore, the Church of Wealth's sphere of influence extends far beyond the human race.

Among goblins, gnomes, and dwarves are many followers of the god of wealth. This may be related to the transactional contracts practiced by the Church of Wealth. The Church of Wealth's motto is equal exchange and trust.

……

Wednesday night, the day before ranked matches were about to begin.

After the dinner, Taian called out to Gus, who was about to leave: "I heard that you and Mussophie are learning to use dual swords, which requires two weapons."

"Yes, young master." Gus knelt down on one knee.

"I'll give you another inscribed sword."

Recently, Tai'an has spent some time sorting through the spoils of war during his spare time. There was a batch sent by Aglaia, and another batch captured by Tiniham. The weapons were plentiful and varied, and rather than letting them gather dust in the warehouse, it was better to put them to good use as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)