In the blink of an eye, a week passed.
March 15.
At the Mage Headquarters.
In one week, this place had been completely transford from its forr identity as the Mageseeker headquarters. Everything related to the Mageseekers had been cleared out during this ti, leaving not even the slightest trace of its previous appearance.
Inside a room in the Magic Engraving Office, Luke sat at a table. Across from him, Emmaline had her eyes closed, her hand resting on top of his.
After a while, Emmaline opened her eyes and said, "There has been no change in the two demonic powers inside Your Highness's body. As for the third power you asked to sense, it seems relatively stable to . It's just that there is an invisible barrier around it, and it gives off a very dangerous feeling. My instincts warned not to get too close."
Hearing this, Luke nodded. "All right. Thank you for your trouble."
"No, it's fine."
Emmaline smiled.
Very soon, Luke left the room and walked down the hall, thinking to himself.
The two demonic powers were not much different from before, which ant that as long as he did not use them, their influence on him was practically negligible.
The problem lay with the power of that rune fragnt.
Emmaline's talent in this area was already very high, and the answer she had given was also quite clear.
The rune fragnt had a protective chanism. It was probably not sothing one could easily peer into.
Nearly a week had passed, and it had been sleeping quietly inside Luke's body the entire ti, showing no signs of waking.
Basically, it also had no effect on him.
But for now, this was all Luke could do. He could only slowly see whether he could find so other thod.
He passed through the corridor, encountering quite a few mages along the way. So looked rather busy, hurrying along with quick footsteps.
Others walked side by side, moving slowly as they spoke with one another.
These were all people the mage departnt had recruited over the past week. Among them were mages and ordinary people alike, assigned to different departnts to carry out different work.
For example, so researched magic, so researched scrolls and patterns, while others were responsible for crafting magic items, researching magic items, or going out to carry out missions.
In short, there were quite a few departnts. After a week of adjustnt and accumulation, things had already begun to take shape, showing the presence of a large organization.
The rank and title system of the mage departnt had also been adjusted. Aside from Sona and Lux as the two ministers, Frey served as deputy minister.
Below her were the heads of each departnt, each managing different matters, all of which ultimately reported to Frey.
It could be said that over this past week, Frey, the newly appointed deputy minister, had been even busier than the two ministers.
In this regard, Sona could at least provide so help. At the very least, she could rely on her talent to help examine those who wanted to join the departnt.
As for a certain little blonde, she was completely a mascot.
She just hung around there, did nothing all day, and wandered wherever she liked.
The main reason was that the two of them knew basically nothing about managent, and their minds were not on it either. They had been appointed in a ti of crisis.
Their main responsibility was still external influence. After all, both of them were extrely well known.
Fortunately, Frey was there. This demon hunter from the Freljord had always lived without any fixed place.
After coming to Demacia with her apprentice Vayne and eting Luke and the others, she had unknowingly grown fond of this country as well.
Her personality was steady, her knowledge was not lacking, her character was good enough, and most importantly, she was very capable.
Luke had always respected this demon hunter quite a bit, so he had recomnded her for the position.
And Frey had indeed shown considerable talent in managent. During this period, she had basically been in charge of matters large and small. She responded well to changes and handled things properly. It could be said that she was extrely suited for this position.
As for the people from the previous mage camp, the outstanding ones such as Julie, Emmaline, and Klan had all been assigned to the mage departnt.
With the joint efforts of these people, the current thriving Mage Headquarters had been created.
Luke continued forward and eventually arrived at Frey's office. He pushed the door open and walked in.
"Did you call over for sothing?"
"Your Highness."
After seeing that it was Luke, Frey put down the work in her hands, stood up, and said, "I asked you to co because most of what the mage departnt needed to handle recently is almost finished. The matter you ntioned to before, I think we can start moving forward with it."
"That matter?"
Luke thought for a mont, then realized. "You an the demonic power?"
"Yes."
Frey nodded. "I've already started making preparations for it recently. There is a great deal of room for research when it cos to demonic power. Especially with these higher demons. Vayne and the others recently ran into trouble while pursuing Evelynn. Even though that demon is wounded, and even while affected by constant pursuit, she is still slowly recovering her power."
"I understand what you an. The sooner we study demonic power, the sooner we may be able to provide help to them."
Luke nodded. He had also read the recent letters Vayne sent back.
The mission to pursue Evelynn was not easy. There had been trouble upon trouble along the way. The other party had left Demacia's territory and gone beyond the border, where she could maneuver more freely.
The two sides had been locked in a stalemate, and it looked like there would be no breakthrough in the short term.
Now, perhaps they could provide so help from this side.
The demon Nocturne sealed inside the little black dog was a ready-made research subject. He was a demon of the sa level as Evelynn.
If they could discover sothing from Nocturne, then perhaps they could help Vayne and the others.
Just as Frey had said, demonic power had far too much research value.
After thinking for a mont, Luke said, "This matter can begin at any ti. After I go back, I'll have the little black dog sent over to you. If you need any help during the research, just say so."
"Mm."
Frey nodded.
"Just be extra careful during the research. There's no need to worry about money or manpower."
Before leaving, Luke gave one more reminder.
After all, demonic power was not sothing good. If they went too far in their research, it might instead cause sothing bad.
However, Luke believed Frey had a sense of proportion. Her research into demons was not sothing she had only done for a year or two.
This woman had invested almost half her life into these things.
After leaving Frey's office, Luke had nothing else to do at the mage departnt. Sona and Lux were not here right now.
Sona had now begun a nationwide tour. Her current mission was to hold concerts in different places and promote the mage departnt while she was at it.
Accompanying her were Kahina and her mother.
As for Lux, she had basically nothing to handle at the mage departnt to begin with. Naturally, she showed up when she felt like it and slacked off whenever she could. When she had nothing to do, she would continue going to the Church of the Illuminators.
Sitting in the carriage as it traveled down the street, Luke lifted the curtain and looked outside.
In a week's ti, the capital had already returned to the sa peace as before. The houses damaged by the rebellion had already been repaired.
The streets were still crowded and lively. However, unlike before, one could now occasionally see people carrying staffs on their backs or wearing mage robes walking down the street.
Aside from them, even more mages looked no different from ordinary people.
So of them still relied on their own hands to labor, while others were willing to use their talents to contribute to Demacia.
Now, the decree pardoning mages had already spread throughout all of Demacia.
And because of the rebellion in the capital, the entire nation had begun a great purge at lightning speed.
One parasite after another was cleaned out. The citizens responded to the call, and the whole nation stood united.
After so ti, the carriage slowly stopped at the entrance of the courtyard.
Luke got out of the carriage and imdiately saw Lux sitting on the swing in the courtyard, flying very high. Her blond hair fluttered in the wind, and her two little legs swung back and forth as she played with great delight.
Luke had only built this swing two days ago. There was a large tree in the courtyard that had grown for many years, and the branches extending from it were thick and sturdy. Luke had thought it looked rather good, so he found two strong ropes and made a swing.
After seeing Luke return, Lux slowed down, and the swaying swing eventually stopped. She leapt down from it. After landing steadily on the ground, her bright, sparkling eyes looked at Luke. "Where did you go?"
Luke casually replied, "I went to the mage departnt."
Lux froze slightly. "The mage departnt? Why didn't you tell ? What did you go there for?"
Luke chuckled. "You're a minister in na only. What use would telling you be?"
"I can choose not to listen, but you can't choose not to say it! As a minister, I have the right to know. What could possibly go around ? Hurry up and tell !"
Lux put on a stern little face.
She had not done much actual work, but she had learned the manner of an official quite well.
Luke casually said, "I discussed researching demonic power with Frey. We're preparing to start doing that recently."
As soon as he finished speaking, the little black dog lying by the courtyard gate suddenly trembled all over and had a bad feeling.
When you say researching demons, you don't an researching , right?
"Oh."
Lux nodded and waved her little hand. "You don't need to report this matter to in the future. You can decide for yourselves."
"Keep putting on airs and your head's going to suffer."
Luke glanced at her and unexpectedly flicked her forehead.
Although Lux reacted, she was still hit squarely in the forehead. She imdiately clutched it in pain, then widened her eyes and stared at Luke. "As the dignified Summoner of the Colossus, Mage of Light, Minister of the Mage Departnt, and priestess of the Illuminators, can't I put on a few airs?"
She listed off a string of titles, rembering every single word.
Incidentally, this girl had also recently been promoted among the Illuminators, becoming a priestess.
As for titles like Summoner of the Colossus and Mage of Light, those were not self-proclaid either. They were real titles the people had given her.
At the ti, this girl had been extrely smug about it.
Whenever she had nothing to do, she liked to stroll around the streets for a couple of laps, happily listening to people quietly discussing her and secretly feeling delighted.
This was Miss Crownguard's recent hobby. As the Mage of Light who had summoned the colossus, her popularity was also constantly soaring. She was practically known by everyone.
And this had brought her an enormous sense of vanity.
In other words, this girl had been getting more and more full of herself recently!
Lux threatened fiercely, "I'm warning you, I can call in backup now. If you ss with again, I'll make sure you learn what the fist of justice feels like."
She very much looked as if she would summon the colossus at the first disagreent.
Naturally, Luke would not back down to this little blonde. Hearing this, he chuckled. "Justice lives in people's hearts. Acting so tyrannical, bullying others with your power, and borrowing another's might to throw your weight around, Aunt Augatha definitely wouldn't tolerate you if she saw it. Surely the current you wouldn't even dare look down on her, right?"
Lux, who was currently being extrely arrogant, imdiately lifted her chin and looked at him down her nose. "She's just a mother tiger. You don't actually think I'm afraid of her, do you?"
Hearing this, Luke applauded in admiration and looked behind Lux. "Auntie, you heard that. That's what she said."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lux's body stiffened, and her expression froze on her face. Then, moving stiffly like a wooden puppet, she carefully turned around.
And saw that there was nothing behind her.
While letting out a sigh of relief, she imdiately realized that Luke, this awful jerk, had deliberately scared her.
Thinking about it, that made sense. Why would her mother co over here for no reason?
Luke sighed and shook his head regretfully. "What a pity Auntie isn't here. Otherwise, she would've heard what you said."
At this mont, the arrogant smile that had disappeared from Lux's face curled back up again. She turned around and snorted coldly. "So what if she were here? If she were standing right in front of right now, I would make sure she learned exactly how to write the words, fall in line or get crushed."
As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly saw Luke's gaze turn subtle.
Behind her, a chill suddenly surged. Her heart instantly began pounding uncontrollably.
A drop of cold sweat appeared on Lux's forehead. She swallowed, and this ti, she did not even have the courage to turn around.
Suddenly, a hand rested on her shoulder. Lux's delicate body trembled, and Augatha's voice sounded beside her ear. "Is that so, Miss Crownguard? I'd really like to know how those words are written."
In an instant, Lux seed to lose her soul. Even her eyes beca hollow.
As she was dragged toward the house by the great Lady Augatha, she looked at Luke with a gaze full of despair and fury.
She had already understood that everything just now had been a trap this jerk had set for her!
She had forgotten that Augatha had one skill, and that was walking silently!
"Awoo!"
As a loud wail rang out from the main house, Luke happily sat down on the swing and slowly began swaying.
His mood could be described as extrely wonderful.
Twenty minutes later, Augatha walked out while patting her hands, looking refreshed as if she had vented her anger. Even her face seed much brighter.
To be honest, she had endured this unruly girl for quite so ti recently. Ever since this girl rendered great service, she had acted as if she had obtained an immunity dal and had been strutting around arrogantly.
Augatha had endured again and again. Today, she finally had a chance to let out that breath.
She glanced at Luke and left him a ssage. "Your aunt has returned. She's probably reporting at the palace right now, and she should co back in a while."
Hearing this, Luke imdiately nodded. "I understand."
After Augatha left the courtyard, Luke also stood up and went to the living room.
At this mont, Miss Crownguard was lying on the sofa with a numb expression, her face ashen. Her whole body looked as if it had burned out, and she did not move at all.
Seeing this, Luke could not help clicking his tongue. He said to Poppy, who had run over to watch the show, "See that? This is what happens when a person gets too arrogant. Good kids shouldn't learn from her."
Poppy obediently nodded, looking at Lux with no small amount of sympathy.
At least after this, Miss Crownguard had learned how to write the words, fall in line or get crushed.
Augatha had taught her one slap at a ti.
At the sa ti, she had also understood the principle that one must not be too arrogant.
And also, Luke, you damned jerk, I will never forgive you!
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