Extra 01: Dekan's Brand New Day

One month after Dekan's wedding.

It was the height of summer.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the station platform, and golden sunlight filtered through the treetops and gaps in the buildings, filling the entire station with a poetic atmosphere.

This year, the Norton Kingdom successfully established a rail route to the Southern States.

Pedestrians come and go on the platform.

People on their hurried journeys meet here, and then go their separate ways.

Despite the hustle and bustle of the world around them, Dekan and Cornelia, waiting by the platform, seemed to be in their own world, completely unnoticed by others.

They only need to take a train to pass through the Philoven Kingdom, the core of the Kingdom Association where the Hero Festival was once held, and then transfer to their destination, the Vihart Kingdom.

"I must say, the mask you made is a very useful thing."

Mie, who came to see them off, looked at the mask that Dekan wore around his waist like an ornament and sighed.

The mask Dekan wore when he played a priest in the Shadow World.

Whether you tie it around your waist or bind it to your hand, wearing it will reduce your presence in the eye.

Mie is currently developing an improved version of the prop based on Dekan's technology.

"Initially it was just to guard against the Resurrection Cultist, but I never imagined it would be used for this..."

Dekan also sighed.

It has a strong sense of military-grade technology being converted for civilian use.

"However, when it comes to developing functional Magic Card, Mie A-Meng, you're still far superior to me."

"Mie A-Meng?"

"I'm praising you."

Besides the chatter and noise, the station's announcements of train arrivals and departures were a constant presence, their clear and rhythmic mechanical sounds becoming the most distinctive feature of the space.

The group of people on the platform chatted leisurely.

Clay had already left the Royal Capital long ago, and like a wanderer, no one knew where he would go or when he would reappear.

Croix, on the other hand, returned to Kulan Territory with Dekan's parents after Dekan's wedding.

Morion, Flora, and Alina returned to Hanover Territory after handling some matters concerning the Happy Group in the Royal Capital.

So now, the only ones seeing off Dekan Cornelia, who is leaving the capital, are Alice Mie, Ikadinos, and Tata, who are stationed at the Happy Group.

Dekan glanced at the train platform and realized that it was almost time to part ways.

Dekan patted Tata's head and asked with a smile:

"What, do you want to come with me?"

"..."

Tata looked back at Ikatinos, then at Dekan, seemingly comparing the two of them to see who was better.

Ikatinos seemed a little nervous because of the decision Tata might be about to make.

Finally Tata thought for a moment and ran to the back to hug Ikatinos's arm tightly.

This finally relieved Ikatinos.

Dekan's outcome was largely unsurprising.

"After all, Ikatinos is better at taking care of children than I am, and she knows better how to spend time with you."

Dekan's voice sounded somewhat self-reproachful.

After bringing Tata back to the Norton Kingdom, despite being her teacher, he only taught her for a short period at the very beginning.

After that, due to her challenges in the Shadow World, her travels to other countries, and her involvement in the Devil King Tomb, she was left to fend for herself in various ways.

Tata shook his head violently after hearing this.

"I..."

She wanted to say something, but the words caught in her throat.

Dekan lowered his eyes and smiled as he looked at Tata.

"It's okay, Tata. You can speak your mind freely. I won't blame you, because it was my fault for not fulfilling my duties as a teacher."

Can I really say that?

"Real."

Under Dekan's gentle gaze, Tata took a deep breath:

"... I want to be like Sister Ikatinos, or as beautiful, rational, and charming as Teacher Mie. I don't want to be like that Little Succubus Dekan!"

At this moment, Tata finally shouted out what was on her mind.

In the three years Royal Capital she arrived in Norton, the thing that had the greatest impact on her was Dekan's fourth live broadcast of the Shadow World.

From that moment on, she vowed to find a way to change her teacher!

So later, Dekan was away from home for extended periods of time. She missed Dekan, her teacher who had taken such good care of her, but she was also grateful that Dekan had entrusted her to the care of Ice Princess, Mie, and Ikatinos.

As she becomes more and more sensible, she can't help but break out in a cold sweat just thinking about the card-making and tactical ideas that Dekan taught her back then.

If she continues to be personally taught by Dekan, her future will undoubtedly be that of a despicable woman like the Little Succubus Dekan!

Therefore, Dekan's absence for the next two years was also a kind of blessing!

"?..."

After hearing Tata's words, Dekan immediately froze for a few seconds.

As the sun set, Dekan's figure gradually appeared more fragile; his thin shadow resembled that of a heartbroken young man.

Seeing that something was wrong, Ikatinos quickly gestured frantically and said:

"Well, I think your appearance back then was also a very charming one, but it was too ahead of its time..."

"?"

Dekan looked at her, his eyes seeming to cast a huge question mark.

"No, I absolutely did not mean to be sarcastic! I was just reminded of your criticism of me back at the Demon Realm Hospital! It's true, I completely misunderstand Succubus; you've always been at the forefront of both the Holy Kingdom and the Demon Realm!"

"?"

"I, I, I actually watched the recording of your Demon Realm Prison Shadow World later, and after watching it, I felt that you were strong, powerful, and domineering..."

Ikatinos's explanations only made things worse, and she became increasingly agitated, almost to the point of standing at attention, eyes closed, and shouting "Report!"

Dekan's face darkened; he felt that Talomati's words had come true.

Deceiving one's teacher and betraying one's ancestors is their fine tradition.

Cornelia tugged at Dekan's sleeve and whispered beside him:

"Dekan, I like you no matter which look you have."

However.

Her words were meant to ease Ikatinos's awkwardness.

But to other people, it sounded like it had a different meaning.

"..."

My goodness! You guys are really something else!

It was Alice who blurted out those words without thinking.

"...?"

"I swear! [Blood Mimicry] is a card for legitimate purposes!!"

Dekan was stunned at first, then shouted!

At last.

The farewell turned into a somewhat noisy and humorous affair.

Until the train they were waiting for gently pulled into the station, accompanied by a soft rumble.

When boarding the vehicle.

Dekan, who was holding Cornelia's hand, paused slightly at the car door.

"Tata, you're welcome to visit us in the Vihart Kingdom anytime. Alice, I wish you success in becoming a top-tier Card Crafter. As for Mie... well, don't try to impersonate Minos too easily! Otherwise, I suspect there will be problems..."

He said goodbye to several friends in the Royal Capital.

"What do you mean?"

Mie frowned and asked.

"It means gloating, hahaha!"

Dekan chuckled, it was unclear whether he was genuinely advising Mie or maliciously trying to entice Mie to one day revert to Minos out of curiosity.

"Ikatinos, the old dreams of the Demon Realm and the Holy Kingdom are over. Look to the future and stride forward."

"Yes, teacher!"