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For a moment, as Ash climbed the stairs to the fourth floor, he couldn't help but freeze.

He didn't know why, but Ash had a premonition—one he least wanted to feel.

"Argh... My head... What is this? No way... Am I really fated to die?"

Boom!

For a moment, the Great Wizard's head exploded in a violent burst of blood.

Then, helplessly, the Great Wizard collapsed to the floor.

Even his head clearly showed that there was no chance of saving him.

"Master! Are you okay... Master!"

Unexpectedly, Ash couldn't hold back and revealed a panicked expression.

From Ash's point of view, he never thought the Great Wizard would be killed so suddenly.

If it weren't for the fact that he was a King Stage expert, no one would have believed he could be killed.

Sadly, Ash also knew there was no way to save the Great Wizard.

Ultimately, the undeniable fact was that the nerves in the Great Wizard's brain had been completely destroyed.

In truth, his heart wasn't in much better condition than his head.

"Doctor! Please! Someone! I need your help!"

Truly, Ash hadn't expected to bear the weight of the Great Wizard's death.

Just as he cried out for help, he heard footsteps approaching.

Sure enough, they belonged to professors from the Academy.

Among them was Professor Amelia, her face frozen in shock.

"Master? Why him? Why has he lost his head? No... Please wake up. You're my teacher! I don't believe you're dead!"

Soon, tears welled up in Professor Amelia's eyes.

Deep down, she never wanted her best teacher to lose his life.

If he weren't the strongest wizard, she would've thought he was playing a prank on them.

But no.

Now, Professor Amelia knew her teacher was truly gone.

No matter what, the fact that the Great Wizard's soul had been completely erased was undeniable.

"Impossible... The Great Wizard... Why him...? This is bad! Hurry and call the imperial medical experts! We need their help!"

"Leave it to us!"

"Ck. This can't be! He was our mage! How could he be killed?"

For some reason, one of the professors glanced at Ash.

He didn't know why, but a thought crossed his mind—could Ash be the culprit?

But remembering that Ash was a hero, he doubted that he could be a traitor.

On the contrary, he knew Ash was one of the Great Wizard's two disciples.

"Master...! Sob... How could this happen?!"

"Professor Amelia... Please calm down. We don't have much time. We should prepare Master's body."

"No! I don't believe he's dead! I've seen him as a father... I don't want him to die!"

What the...? Is she serious?

I never thought she'd act like this. I always assumed she was a cold-hearted teacher.

But maybe... I need to change the way I see her.

"What really happened? Why was Master killed?" Ash muttered, unable to understand the reason behind the Great Wizard's death.

As he recalled, he knew the Great Wizard would never commit suicide.

But why? What reason would cause his head to be destroyed like that?

Suddenly, Ash remembered the Great Wizard's illness.

'Master often mentioned pain in his head... Could it be...? No, that's impossible! I don't believe there's a disease that can destroy someone's head like that!'

'No... Wait. I remember Master saying something when he died. He said... Fate? Did he die because of fate?'

Truly, Ash couldn't contain his curiosity.

If he couldn't figure out the reason behind the Great Wizard's death, he wouldn't be able to accept it.

Unfortunately, just as Ash was lost in thought, he saw several imperial guards evacuating the Great Wizard's body—as if they had no intention of letting anyone else handle it.

And sure enough, what he feared came true.

"Wait! Why are you taking my Master's body?! Give him back to me!"

"Calm yourself. This is an order from the Emperor. He says you have no right to interfere in the Great Wizard's death."

"What? The Emperor? He knew about this?! Tell me!"

In an instant, one of the guards shoved Professor Amelia to the ground.

However, his action served no purpose.

Without hesitation, Professor Amelia immediately retaliated.

Fortunately, the other guards weren't just standing still.

"Stop! Please don't resist! This is a royal command! Do you understand?!"

Thud!

Before she knew it, Professor Amelia's body was thrown to the side.

"You... Why are you all..."

"That's enough. You should go calm yourself. Professor, remember your place."

"I just... Alright. Please forgive me. I lost my composure. Farewell."

Indeed. If it weren't for Ash, who knows if Professor Amelia would've calmed down?

But now, they knew she had gone to rest.

"Huff... Thank you, hero. We're grateful for your help," said one of the imperial guards. They wouldn't forget Ash's assistance.

For now, they knew Ash was the only other student of the Great Wizard besides Professor Amelia.

If Ash weren't the Great Wizard's disciple, he probably wouldn't have been able to help her calm down.

"Don't worry. I know this is your duty. And I also want to understand the meaning behind Master's death. I hope you'll help us."

"Of course. If His Majesty commands it, we can't refuse. Farewell, hero."

"Yeah... Let's hope nothing worse happens to the empire."

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Night had passed, and I didn't know why my heart was pounding so fast.

When I felt my body temperature, I realized I had a high fever.

"My body... Why is it so hot...? This can't be happening... I'm so sleepy..."

Truly, I didn't expect I'd soon be forced to shut my eyes.

Without delay, I collapsed onto the bed where I lay.

"I just want to sleep..."

In my subconscious, I found myself transported to the Demon Realm.

For a moment, I couldn't help but feel excruciating pain throughout my body.

As I recalled, this was the place where the Demon King's castle stood.

But why? Why was I sent to the Demon King's castle?

Suddenly, I couldn't resist as my hands were pulled by the guards.

"Wait! Let me go! Why are you touching me?!"

"Silence! You're garbage! Go back to where you belong! Princess Lilith doesn't want to see you!"

Huh? Lilith? What are they talking about?

I didn't understand...

I didn't know why I was in the courtyard of the Demon King's castle.

If I could remember, I would know I wasn't supposed to be dragged out like this.

As I reflected, my body was thrown out through the gates of the Demon King's castle.

"Ow! You're so rough! Damn demons!"

"Shut it! You're the commander's son—that's the only reason we're not beating you. Just go back."

"Ck. Damn demons... You're disgusting," I muttered, unable to hide my anger.

If I hadn't been forcibly thrown out, I wouldn't have been this upset.

"Ugh! What is this...! My head! These memories?!" For a moment, I couldn't help but recall events from my second body.

"Ha ha ha! Lilith, you're amazing! From now on, I declare you my wife!"

"No! You can't! I'll never forgive you, Asmodeus!"

Huh? What... is going on?

How could Lilith be with another man? And worse, he was one of the highest-ranking demons in the Demon Realm.

Asmodeus... the demon representing lust and sorrow.

"Lilith... Is she really going to be with Asmodeus?"

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