Not exposing it did not mean he would not investigate it.
Although the Duke's Mansion was safe enough, unnecessary risks still had to be avoided.
Investigating Hephaestus was the responsible thing to do.
"The Church of Knowledge, a pure-blooded white dragon... They really just keep coming."
Dark muttered, then looked up with a radiant expression.
"This is way too interesting!"
Simply staying inside the Duke's Mansion had already brought him into contact with so many interesting people.
Once tomorrow's grand spectacle began, wouldn't it be even more dazzling?
This was far more interesting than watching a movie.
Aurora, who was watching him from beside him, seemed to have caught his enthusiasm, her eyes sparkling brightly.
Oli also said excitedly, "We should get to see quite a few Demi-Humans tomorrow, right? Catfolk, rabbitfolk, and the like?"
Catgirls and bunny girls?
Dark could not help flexing his fingers. Thankfully, this young master had the wisdom and might to choose remote spectating.
After taking care of all the arrangements, Dark finally returned to his room.
After entering, he looked around. Aside from Munchlax, every Magic Spirit was working hard.
The scene, like the night before a college entrance exam, made him feel quite gratified.
As for Munchlax...
"Perhaps I should devise an additional incentive scheme for it. For example, first reduce its daily food allowance from 100 kilograms to 50 kilograms, then decide how much to increase it each day based on its performance—"
With such thoughts in mind, Dark washed up and slipped into bed.
However, he did not fall asleep. Instead, he waited quietly.
Only after Oli knocked and entered to tell him that Alvitr and Claire had returned safely did he close his eyes.
The night passed without incident.
When he opened his eyes again, aside from Sylveon, who