Aren sat in the library, as usual.
One book after another.Page after page.Silence wrapped around him like armor. 📖🖤
Outside—
Ben smashed his hammer against stone pillars, sparks flying. 🔨💥King trained relentlessly with sword and bow, strikes sharp and precise. ⚔️🏹The Blue Horse sat inside a magic circle, eyes glowing faintly as he tried to learn spells. 🐴✨
Peaceful.Too peaceful.
Then—
Team Rose arrived. 🌹
Prince Rose at the front.Lyris the elf beside him — eyes cold, history heavy with Aren.And Princess Rias, calm but calculating.
They walked toward the library entrance.
King stepped forward instantly, blocking the door.
"Stop," he said firmly.
Prince Rose frowned."I want to speak with Aren."
King didn't move.
"Say what you want here."
Princess Rias stepped forward.
"We don't need to explain ourselves to you."
King's eyes hardened.
"You don't enter until I hear it. I'll pass the message to Aren.If he nods, you enter.If he doesn't — you leave.That's the rule."
Lyris sneered."And why should you decide?"
King answered calmly:
"Because I'm standing here."
Silence. ⚡
Finally, Prince Rose exhaled.
"Fine. I want to know what Aren plans to do in the future.I came to offer him something."
Before King could respond—
The door opened.
Aren stepped out.
"No need," he said calmly.
King blinked."…What happened?"
Aren placed something into King's hand.
A silver key, engraved with ancient runes.
The Royal Ancient Library Key. 🔑✨A key only the Headmistress herself was allowed to possess.
Team Rose froze.
King's eyes widened.
"…This is—"
Aren nodded.
"She gave it to me."
Prince Rose swallowed hard.
Aren looked at Team Rose.
"I already have access to everything I need.You can go now."
Team Rose stood in shock.
They turned and left without another word.
The Rumor That Exploded 💥
Within hours, the academy erupted.
"AREN HAS THE HEADMISTRESS' KEY!?"
"ONLY HEADMASTERS CAN USE THAT—!!"
"IS HE EVEN A STUDENT ANYMORE!?"
Teachers rushed to the Headmistress in protest.
Her answer was simple:
"He deserves it."
Some protested.Some argued.Some went silent.
The rumors spread like wildfire. 🔥
Meanwhile — Demon Kingdom 🏰
Night fell quietly.
Inside a royal chamber, Mimi lay resting, her body still weak but peaceful. 🌙Beside her, two small children slept soundly.
Twins.
A boy.And a girl.
The Demon King and Demon Queen stood nearby, watching them with softened eyes. 👑💔
The Queen gently adjusted the blanket.
After ensuring the children were asleep, the Demon King stepped aside, his expression darkening.
"They are not full demons," he said quietly.
The Queen nodded.
"Half-demon… half-human."
Silence filled the room.
The Demon King clenched his fists.
"There are only a few humans in the world with the courage to cross that line."
His eyes burned with resolve.
"And I will find him."
He turned once more to look at the sleeping twins.
Unaware.Innocent.Carrying blood that could change the world. 🌍⚖️
Back at the Academy 📚
Aren turned another page in his book.
Unbothered.
Unaware of the storm growing around his name.
Or perhaps—
Fully aware.
And reading anyway. 😐📖🔥