Chapter 42: Why Are You in Rutgers' Room?
Rogers turned his head to look at the Shadow Demon when he heard this, only to see that the other party had changed into a similar appearance to himself, also staring at him with scrutinizing eyes.
And the magic book was lying quietly at Rogers' feet at the moment, without the slightest reaction.
I don't know if it was injured by the Holy Maiden's special attack on the Fallen Genus, or if the impact of the pseudo [Death Demon Bonus] was too strong and knocked it unconscious.
"He's a Shadow Demon."
Rogers and Shadow Fiend replied to the professors' questions in unison.
"It's a bit tricky, the Shadow Demon's transfiguration talent isn't even out of my reach." Idrull walked over to Rogus with a distressed look on his face and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, things are getting troublesome." Alana also stepped to Rogers' side, her beautiful eyes scanning up and down, as if to discern the authenticity.
Rogers looked at the two of them speechlessly, indifferently and quietly waiting for the following.
As he expected, Idrul continued in the next moment: "In order to distinguish the truth between the two of you, it is better to say another proverb passage similar to that spoken in the trial before the door." ”
"Yes, Shadow Demon can imitate appearance and personality, but certainly can't imitate talent." Alana seconded the proposal, and then added:
However, this child may not have so many proverbs to understand, and it is normal not to be able to create new proverbs, so it would be better to elaborate on the proverb 'The lower is as above, and the upper is as below, and thus the miracle of the One is fulfilled.'
"Of course, it would be nice to explain all the sentences related to this in detail, so that we can immediately identify which one is the Shadow Demon."
Idrul stroked his beard and nodded his head to indicate that it should be so, and then urged Rogus to hurry up and start explaining so that he would not be mistaken.
Not only is the Jade Record the main principle of alchemy in previous lives, but its profound symbolic descriptions can even point directly to the Supreme Divinity and even the primordial wisdom of creation.
Ever since Idrul and Alana heard about the Jade Record, they have both seriously pondered the spiritual teachings that lie behind it, and they have both gained a lot from it.
When Rogers decided to join Hilmy Academy, Idrul immediately approached the Vice Chancellor and asked him to burn these proverbial words into a stone tablet and place them at the gate of Hilmy Academy.
The plan was approved unsurprisingly, and is currently being carved by a well-known alchemist using magic stones as material.
They also wanted to ask Rogers about the spiritual wisdom of this proverb for a long time, but they didn't pull down because of the teacher's face, and they thought that it was only a few days after the start of school, and there was always a chance.
But they didn't expect this opportunity to come so early, and there was such a good reason, that they all thought of one place.
Rogers didn't bother with the shadow demon, just looked at the two of them quietly, with very flat eyes, as if he wanted to see through the two professors in front of him completely.
If it were an ordinary student, he might have begun to nervously tell everything he knew at this time, but Rogers clearly understood that since these two people could sit in the position of the head of St. Herthe's house, it would be ridiculous if they couldn't even identify a shadow demon who appeared.
The two professors met Rogess's gaze, from the initial urging, gradually to pretending to be calm, and finally Idrull, who couldn't stand it anymore, coughed and cleared his throat, and said with appreciation:
"In the face of such a dangerous situation, you can still show a calm expression, you must be the real Rutgers."
He patted Rogers on the shoulder, his brow furrowed slightly, and a gentle, satisfied smile in his eyes.
"Well, only the real Rutgers would have such a mentality, and I agree with it." Alana echoed Idrull's words appreciatively.
The face of the Shadow Demon a few steps away gradually became incredulous, obviously it was as calm as Rogus just now, why was it suddenly recognized by these two great magicians?!
"This is human, you have a lot to learn, and then let me train you well." Rogers looked at the bewildered Shadow Demon with pity.
He picked up the book from the ground, poured the little mana he had just recovered from his body into it, and then unfolded the pages towards the Shadow Demon.
"We can make a deal, as long as you promise me that I will no longer harm innocent people, and that I will obey my control when necessary, I will ask the two professors to leave you in my custody for the time being.
"You can choose not to agree, but you should know the consequences of refusal, Professor Idrul has no scruples about Caspar's safety, and can easily make you disappear in an instant, and he won't even leave you a chance to return to Sleepless Country."
Rogus glanced at Idrull, who cooperated with him summoning his oak staff, staring at the Shadow Demon with a cold gaze.
"I promise you......" The Shadow Demon gritted its teeth and squeezed out the characters, but in the next second, a burning sensation suddenly snaked through its lower abdomen, as if it was wandering to carve some kind of pattern.
"Then come in."
As soon as Rogeth's order came out, the Shadow Demon quickly and uncontrollably burrowed into the magic guide book, and as the book was closed, there was no more sound.
Idrul and Alana looked at the Shadow Demon delicately, then at Rogus, and together they couldn't help but think back to the time when many of the House Masters approached Rogus and asked him to transfer.
At that time, Rutgers said earnestly: integrity is the lifeblood of a person, the foundation of all values, and the noblest thing I can maintain.
And since the shadow demon reflects Rogers's figure, he can't help but learn Roggers's integrity, and this integrity has really harmed itself, which is not unemotional.
"I know the school is definitely reluctant to actually hand over the Shadow Demon to me, but based on my contribution to this incident, as well as the credits and merits I have earned in the future, I believe the two professors will be happy to facilitate this, right?"
After Rogers put away the magic guide book, he said to the two people beside him in an inquiring tone.
Idrul pinched his beard and looked at Alanna, smiling that there was nothing wrong with it, they could easily hear what kind of benefits Rogers' words promised, and that a harmless Shadow Demon could barely be suppressed by the two of them.
As for the research and experiments related to the Shadow Demon in the future, I believe that an upright student like Rogers will not be stingy in hiding it.
"It's getting late, I'll send you back, and tomorrow after you get out of class, I'll pick you up and discuss linguistics." Alana took Rogus's hand and teleported out of the treehouse without giving Idrul any more reaction.
The starry light twinkled in the endless night sky, but unfortunately it was ruthlessly obscured by the silver brilliance of the crescent moon, and it seemed very dim.
Rogers said goodbye to Professor Alana with the magic book in hand, and turned to open the door to his brightly lit dorm room, knowing that Alina and Rufia were waiting for him.
"It's so early." Alina was sitting cross-legged on the couch holding "Succubus Research" flipping through it, and when she heard the sound, she looked up at Rogers and said.
Rufia curled up on the couch like a cat, as if she were drinking.
"Something happened." Rogers waved his hand, a little wearily in response.
At this moment, the magic guide book in his hand suddenly opened, and the figure of the Shadow Demon quickly jumped out of it, and it pointed at Alina in surprise and said:
"You fox who drills the chicken coop! Why in Rutgers' dorm?! It's night! ”
The fox in the chicken coop is a popular proverb in the eastern part of the empire, which generally refers to the mistress who destroys the relationship between husband and wife.
Alina's face sank slightly when she heard this, especially when she saw the shadow demon's hair color and face, her expression gradually became more and more gloomy.