318 The Excellent Tradition Passed Down Through Generations of Dekan and His Disciples

Dekan felt a chill run down his spine.

Looking at the hellish scene in the dean's office, he also felt that something was very wrong.

Anushka howled shrilly, enduring the excruciating pain without fainting, and continued to fight back with all his might.

The three crazed demons, like rabid dogs trained by Dekan, cruelly tore at the enemy under his gaze.

It seems that none of this was caused by the Demon Dean, but rather by Dekan alone.

"Oh no, thank goodness I didn't go live this time..."

Dekan broke out in a cold sweat.

Without Cornelia by his side, he seemed to sometimes overlook certain issues when he acted freely.

The biggest problem right now isn't Anushka and the three mad dogs fighting over there.

Instead, it was Eve was already nearly broken.

Dekan had assumed that Eve had already guessed his identity.

Even upon hearing the name Delois, the reaction wouldn't be too intense.

However, Dekan overestimated Eve's mental fortitude. Coupled with her excellent performance and terrible dialogue, Eve was finally terrified and broke down.

It seems that no matter what I say, it will only make Eve more terrified...

It's almost a dead end...

Eve is more than just an experiment in Dekan's academic observations.

After spending time with Eve, Dekan was convinced that she was difficult to define as evil.

She is even more pure-hearted than many humans.

If I were to harm her, it would more or less violate my principles.

Let's take it one step at a time.

Dekan frowned and took out the [Dekan Gospel], immediately unleashing a face-to-face curse that was 20 times more painful on Anushka.

She was still resisting the three demons when she was suddenly swallowed up by the black aura emanating from her body, and collapsed to the ground in agony.

Then, the three demons tore at him even more ferociously.

Anushka gradually lost his voice.

"Stand at attention!"

Dekan shouted.

"Thump! Thump!"

The three vicious, dog-like demons immediately stopped, then instinctively stood up, stepped back, turned around, and looked at Dekan with their backs straight.

He had already completely tamed these three demons.

They've even learned a set of deadly boxing techniques.

"Move her to the stairwell and keep an eye on her."

As he gave the order, Dekan, in his capacity as head of the psychiatry department, sent the diagnostic report to the vice president.

The Demon Realm Hospital's barrier center confirmed that the director had lost consciousness and was temporarily unable to continue serving as director. The Demon Bracelet on the director's hand was also confirmed to be legitimate. Subsequently, Dekan, as the vice director, passed the approval process and began to select a temporary successor director.

The three demons carried the unconscious and badly injured Anushka from the ground out of the director's office.

Unsurprisingly, Dekan succeeded as dean.

Why didn't you kill her?

The Master asked in Dekan's mind.

"Killing her might make Talomati sad."

"... Is that so?"

The Master remained silent.

If it weren't for seeing how loyal Anushka was to Talomati, Dekan would have considered killing him too.

To spare her life and obtain the dean's permission would require several more steps.

However, compared to these considerations...

Dekan probably didn't think too much about it before deciding to do it.

Perhaps this is just a Shadow World, perhaps Talomati will not be swayed by Anushka's life or death, perhaps Anushka, this demon of the opposing forces, deserves to die.

But it was as if a gentle voice was echoing in his ear, reminding him not to do anything he might regret.

Was this a hallucination that Delois also heard back then...?

Dekan didn't know.

But he didn't want to think about it anymore.

Alright.

The only remaining task in the Demon Realm is to go to the sixth floor to see Talomati.

However, there is an important matter to be dealt with before that.

Dekan walked slowly to Eve, lowered his head and looked down at her, asking:

"Eve, have you ever killed an innocent person?"

Eve raised her head, her eyes vacant, her lips still trembling, and choked out:

"No... I've never left the Demon Realm..."

Although Eve didn't understand what Dekan meant by asking that question, she dared not tell a single lie.

Lying makes no sense.

She didn't think she could outsmart Delois.

Moreover, they had no idea what kind of answer would trigger what kind of consequences in front of the eccentric demon Delois.

All she knew was that lying would anger Delois and make her fate even more miserable.

Dekan nodded and asked without any question:

"If choosing 'doing good' and choosing 'doing evil' bring you no benefit whatsoever, setting aside all the concepts associated with these two terms, you simply need to choose between good and evil like flipping a coin. Which side would you choose?"

Eve knew that this might be the answer that would determine her fate.

She knew she could never fathom the thoughts of this eccentric, devilish man.

It's all a matter of luck, like flipping a coin.

However, even if demons don't need to do good deeds, Eve thinks that doing good might still bring better luck.

I choose... good.

Dekan sighed helplessly.

Even fate was on her side.

If Delois had encountered this situation back then...

Will he make the same decision he's currently considering?

Dekan seemed to realize that what he was thinking was absurd.

In this state, the only way to save Eve from her mental breakdown is through a demonic ritual that can make her believe in herself again and stop fearing herself.

That is to make her the true successor of his knowledge, power, and status, in his own eyes.

Only a personally chosen successor will not be harmed by even the most ruthless demons.

The problem is that while Dekan admires Eve's talent, he also has to treat Dekan with caution.

Dekan was already convinced of her incredible learning ability after just one day together.

If she can find a mentor with whom she has excellent compatibility, she will transform into a powerful demon at an unimaginable speed.

It might even one day surpass its master and become a true calamity.

At first, Dekan only intended to use her as a guinea pig and give her some pointers, but now he had to seriously consider the risks and consequences of this decision.

Phew, whatever.

Dekan, as if having made a decision, looked at Eve and asked:

Do you remember the terms of our contract?

"Hmm... If I help you, you'll earn me enough money, protect me from the Demon Realm Hospital, and take me to a safe place..."

Eve answered, trying to control her breathing.

She is now filled with deep regret.

This seemingly safe contract, if signed by the name Delois, could, upon closer inspection, lead to a thousand possible outcomes worse than death.

She couldn't even imagine how Delois specifically planned to torture and toy with her.

"Then will you obey my words and keep the promises you made to me?"

Dekan asked again.

This question clearly took Eve by surprise.

She didn't understand the meaning behind the questions asked.

She simply tried to draw breath from her chest and answered:

"Meeting..."

"Do you have a family lineage, name, estate, or mission that you must pass down?"

No, none of them...

As Eve finished answering, a hint of surprise gradually returned to her eyes.

Because she gradually remembered the meaning behind this series of questions.

And she saw that Dekan had his palm down, his left hand outstretched, his fingers pointing diagonally forward.

Eve looked at Dekan in disbelief, but she dared not move.

She knew very well that this kind of ritual was only used by the Great Demon Clan, who had no offspring, when choosing a successor.

But Delois, a great demon, has no offspring, or... has he decided to remain unmarried for life?

Eve was still unsure whether she had misunderstood.

She couldn't understand why Delois would choose her as his successor!

Until she clearly heard the other person speak:

"In that case, I hereby declare, as your master, that I will sever all ties between you and the Demon Realm at this very moment, and you will become my successor, Delois."

This is a solemn ceremony, in which one swears an oath by one's very existence that, once chosen, even the most vile demon will never harm its successor.

A weak demon like her would never be noticed by any powerful demon.

However, now, a legendary demon, comparable to, or even surpassing, the Demon King, has chosen her.

But correspondingly.

The problem is that it was Delois who chose her.

To accept it would be tantamount to becoming a great traitor to the Demon Realm, making an enemy of the entire Demon Realm, and possibly leaving no place for oneself in the world.

No one could imagine the consequences of refusing the ceremony in which Delois would choose his successor.

This Eve with extremely mixed feelings.

However, Dekan didn't give her time to hesitate, and clearly and calmly delivered his final declaration:

"In the name of Tike, the god of reincarnation and destiny, Delois, the rebel of the Demon Realm, asks Eve, 'Are you willing to swear an oath?'"

Dekan's words startled Eve slightly.

Although she knew that Delois, this freak demon, wouldn't worship a demon god, she still assumed that Delois should worship a god from another evil faction.

I never expected him to swear in the name of an ancient, perhaps even fictitious, Goddess worshipped by the Holy Rite Church.

"..."

Eve bit her lip tightly. In her despair, a glimmer of hope, darker than darkness, seemed to appear before her eyes.

No one knew where this glimmer of hope would lead her.

Final.

Ignoring her embarrassing appearance and the discomfort caused by her pantyhose, Eve tried to straighten her posture and came to Dekan. She knelt on her left knee, quietly bowed her head, and waited for Dekan to place his palm on her head.

She felt Dekan's palm touch her slightly messy hair.

"I... am willing to swear an oath."

Eve said that.

Then.

A longsword had appeared in Dekan's hand without him noticing, and he placed the blade flat on Eve's left shoulder as she knelt before him.

The seemingly sharp blade did not tear her clothes or skin at all.

But on the hilt of this strange sword was the head of a demon, howling mournfully, as if tears of blood were streaming from its eyes.

With just a gentle wave, a continuous stream of demonic howls and roars assaulted Eve's eardrums.

The Terror aura and suffocating feeling emanating from the Sword of Despair caused Eve's eyes to redden and tears to well up once again. Her body began to stagger, and she could no longer even kneel steadily.

She seemed to be trying desperately to raise her hand to cover her ears.

"I command you to withstand all fear."

"Dekan said coldly."

Eve bit her lip, and finally, as if she had made up her mind to say goodbye to her past self, she clenched her hands tightly, stopped trying to lift them, and gradually steadied herself.

"My successor, tell me, what do you want from me?"

"I don't aspire to be as powerful as you; I only desire the strength to protect myself, to no longer depend on anyone, and to no longer be coerced."

Eve's answer surprised Dekan slightly.

He had expected Eve to give a more docile response, but to his surprise, she dared to speak the truth to Delois.

The "dependence" and "coercion" she experienced likely originated from herself.

Fortunately, she chose sincerity, which is what Dekan values.

Seeing this.

Dekan tapped Eve's left shoulder five times with his sword, each tap producing a Terror whistling sound that sent shivers down her spine.

Dekan tapped his right shoulder seven more times before sheathing his sword.

By the final thrust, Eve was completely unwavering.

Before Eve could get up, Dekan once again pressed her head down with his left hand.

"Eve, I am warning you as your Oath Mentor."

"I'm all ears."

Eve lowered her head, earnestly accepting this warning that could change her destiny.

"From now on, please never bully the weak or harm the innocent. But more important than the first two sentences is its true meaning: do not do anything you will regret."

Because... I will teach you about human nature, so I'm not worried that you will become a demon that harms the world, and I also believe that teaching you is not a bad thing.

Dekan stopped speaking and silently repeated the last sentence in his heart without uttering it aloud.

"I understand, Professor Delois."

Eve answered seriously.

After Dekan released his hand from Eve's head, his stern expression changed back to his usual calm and easygoing demeanor.

"Alright, go back to your dorm and pack your things. I'm taking you away from the Demon Realm Hospital soon to an awesome place."

"Is there anything else I can help you with?"

"You have one hour of free time. Wait for me at the entrance of the Demon Realm Hospital. I won't wait for you if you're late."

Dekan glanced at the water stains at Eve's feet with disdain, causing Eve's cheeks to flush red.

She realized what she needed to do most right now, quickly bowed to Dekan, and then ran away with a flushed face.

The originally solemn ceremony was actually conducted under very social and unhealthy conditions.

Eve was so frightened that she overlooked some important points.

"Call."

Dekan let out a breath.

Delois diligently taught Eve about the impact that would have on the Demon Realm and the Holy Kingdom, an impact that even Dekan could not predict.

Although he knew this was just Shadow World, he felt that what he had just done was the same decision that Delois had made back then.

As expected, under Delois's tutelage, Eve will become a legendary demon far surpassing the Great Demons.

So, according to a sense of destiny, would Eve in the present world really still be a weak and pitiful character?

"Are you worried that after returning to the mortal world, Eve might become very strong and be your enemy, potentially leading to a master-disciple duel with her?"

Having guessed Dekan's thoughts, the Master asked in Dekan's mind.

Dekan knew most of the powerful figures in the Kingdom Association and the Resurrection Church, but none of them shared the same traits as Eve.

Only core intelligence, which was blocked by the Empire, was unavailable even to Dekan.

If Eve is already a powerful figure in the present world, she would most likely belong to an imperial faction...

In the present world, war between empires and kingdoms has likely already begun.

"I hope she remains as pure and innocent as ever in this world; I have no desire to fight with people from the Underworld."

Dekan shook his head and sighed, "What good stuff can he possibly produce?"

"Well, if she dares to betray her master and ancestors, I guarantee I'll beat her until she remembers that humiliating scene from just now."

Dekan smiled calmly, walked out of the dean's office, and headed towards his final destination: the sixth floor.

He was going to see the Gray-haired Demon that he and his Master had been longing to see all day.

"It's impossible for the students you teach not to betray their teachers and ancestors."

The Master thought to Dekan.

Germany: "Impossible, there's absolutely nothing wrong with my educational methods."

Teacher: "So what are you going to do now?"

De: "Deceiving your master and betraying your ancestors!"

Teacher: "You...!"

My Master almost learned to swear.