Chapter 125: The Competition of Candidates

A magnificent hall, a familiar starry sky, and below them, the candidates who were far from calm.

Li En had estimated that everyone, after confirming the authenticity, would quietly study for a night, but that scenario did not happen.

To be precise, what everyone prioritized seemed no longer to be their own studies and inheritances.

"Among you, there should be an ambassador sent by Radiant City to Mosodilka. Please return as soon as possible. The situation within the city has changed; we have confirmed the Beast Cult as our mortal enemy. Please return immediately for negotiations."

【Candidate Number 2, Poison Blade, Compatibility: 11%, Satisfaction: 5%】

When a dark elf young lady who had always kept a low profile spoke up urgently, the relevant parties were quite surprised.

It has only been a day, and the situation has changed?

Did we sleep for a week or even a month? Can your city's diplomatic policy be changed so easily?

But no one responded to her words; the development of events went exactly opposite to her expectations.

At this moment, Miss Shaliman and Li En were seriously considering whether to return to Mosodilka.

"Could it be an ambush?"

"What conspiracy is there?"

The reputation and fame of the dark elves are truly too loud.

Even if "Lloth" is dead, the subsequent deities and clans will not be much better; it has probably changed from being shouted at by everyone upon meeting to considering their identity first, then deciding whether to stay away or attack.

After she spoke, facing a silence once again, "Poison Blade" Alekne Tarabar was stunned.

As a noble lady, she had always been protected by her younger sister and was like a decorative mascot within her family; she truly did not know the image of her race among other races.

After all, nobles must save face, and the circle she contacted was quite special.

"I heard the divine oracle was delivered last night. The City Lord personally conveyed it. She said the city would be destroyed by the 'White Deer', so everyone turned collectively."

Vitoria V. Yuniel, unable to bear watching, added.

Although she had no good feelings for her own race, if the city really fell, it would not be a good thing for her residing within it.

【Candidate Number 3, Hand of the Sage, Compatibility 26%, Satisfaction 19%】

Looking at the satisfaction and compatibility, one can see that although Lord Lord Lord Kuku kept saying nothing, he was quite fond of his peer deep down.

As the most outstanding alchemist among the candidates, "Hand of the Sage" had already gained considerable favor from Lord Lord Lord Kuku.

And this "Hand of the Sage" was not just flattering Lord Lord Lord Kuku; it referred to one of the ultimate dreams of alchemists, the "Philosopher's Stone".

But choosing this name was indeed a plus for Lord Lord Lord Kuku.

The dark elves turned because of a divine oracle? That makes sense.

For a theocratic society, no matter how absurd the behavior and laws are, as long as it involves the will of the gods and divine oracles, it is justifiable.

The dark elves dare to speak any lie, but they must be careful when it involves deities; after all, the dark elf deities are stingy one after another, and divine punishment will truly befall them for this.

"If you return, the City Lord should present a treaty with quite favorable conditions; at least war will not be launched in the short term."

In fact, many families within the dark elf city had already lost confidence in the return of the embassy.

Projecting from their own assumptions, they mostly believed the core members of the embassy had already fled, and the staff left behind were just unlucky fools waiting foolishly.

They had even planned to send their own embassy in a few days.

"... It is expected that a relative of the City Lord will come forward to visit your city to sign the alliance and treaty. But if you are still in the Underworld, settle this quickly for the sake of both sides," Alekne Tarabar added. As for who that relative of the City Lord was, it probably needed no further explanation.

Alekne was not actually sure it would happen, but she would strive to make it so.

A relative? A hostage, more likely.

"Ambassador" Miss Shaliman glanced at the Princess, saw the other party show joy and nod slightly at her, and understood.

"We will return within two days; we are currently still in the Underworld handling some related matters." Returning too quickly would not be a good thing; Miss Shaliman had essentially confirmed that the candidates were within the embassy.

【Candidate Number 1, Sapphire. Compatibility: 51%, Satisfaction: 0%】

By the way, probably no one expected the compatibility between Miss Shaliman and Lord Lord Lord Kuku to be so high; their affinity was vaguely in the first place.

Purple Rose's judgment was not wrong; in a sense, Miss Shaliman's talent was quite high, but not on a normal path.

The candidates were not speculating or concealing much from each other now because Lord Lord Lord Kuku had said the inheritance trial this time should last only four or five days, so there was no need for excessive probing.

In fact, Lord Lord Lord Kuku also hinted that he expected them to decide quickly whether to accept his inheritance (with many side effects).

Originally, everyone thought the following would be very ordinary, routine lessons, but someone began to take an unconventional path.

"Lord Lord Lord Lord Kuku. Thank you for your rescue. If possible, I hope to become your heir."

The first to speak was actually the machine person who had just awakened not long ago.

Ophelia, in much better condition than yesterday, let everyone know the reason for her change as soon as she spoke.

【Candidate Number 7, Ophelia (self-named). Compatibility: 45%, Satisfaction: 21%】

Yesterday her compatibility was less than 10%; it seems this repair completely changed her by linking a Lich soul, meaning her future potential might truly be immeasurable.

And her unscrupulous move was equivalent to dropping a large stone into the lake that was about to return to calm.

"Lord Lord Lord Lord Kuku, I am willing too." The deer-man alchemist on the ground, Shi Difen Filanchi, hurriedly said.

He had already reached an agreement with the Princess; how could he possibly give up this time?

A mere possibility of split personality, compared to poverty plus mediocrity, was nothing at all.

【Candidate Number 4, Starry Sky Grand Mage, Compatibility: 16%, Satisfaction 10%】

Although he adopted a majestic self-title, as one of the alchemists among the candidates, he performed quite averagely in all aspects.

"I am willing too. No, this is my honor!" Instantly, the dark elf Vitoria also declared her stance.

Who plays with alchemy without going mad? A mere split personality is a small problem.

"If the inheritance can be passed down, it will be the honor of my person and my family." Another dark elf sister also stepped forward without hesitation.

To grasp one's own destiny, how could one pay no price at all?

The candidates declared their stances one by one... Only then did everyone realize that the previous hesitation was like a joke; the opportunity was right in front of them, and no one would hesitate too much.

"These side effects are not a problem for us."

Even the mushroom person, Gu Gu, showed a rare willingness to compete.

【Candidate Number 5, our great family, compatibility 40%, satisfaction 15%.】

As long as it was an alchemist, Lord Lord Lord Kuku gave a quite high starting point for compatibility and satisfaction.

The situation became quite subtle; unlike Su Er back then, this time all the candidates expressed strong expectations.

It seemed only the deer tribe girl, Number 6, remained silent, saying nothing at all.

【Candidate Number 6, Bai, compatibility 22%, satisfaction 7%.】

Now, only Miss Shaliman and this Number 6 had not expressed willingness to inherit.

Li En originally thought Lord Lord Lord Kuku would be smug, but instead he was very calm.

His gaze swept over the candidates one by one, seemingly confirming their will, yet also observing their abilities and potential.

Then, he shook his head and sighed.

"Not enough, not enough."

Li En, who was watching on the sidelines, was startled first, then suddenly realized.

Unlike Su Er's inheritance, which tested willpower more, Lord Lord Lord Kuku tested ability more; the talents before him were quite good, but to truly inherit Lord Lord Lord Kuku's lifetime of research results and knowledge, they were really not enough.

"You are too young. Not enough."

Lord Lord Lord Kuku's supplementary words made Li En understand completely.

Compared to Lord Lord Lord Kuku's life, these "little ones" before him were still too shallow; they could not bear the weight of this inheritance.

They simply did not know what they were about to face; in their eyes, there was still only themselves. Then, indeed, not enough, not qualified!

"I will show you."

The suddenly opened deep-level dream gradually spread within the Heroic Soul Hall.

The Knight Group members showed expressions of realization; this was the dream trial they had experienced.

But the alchemist candidates, with dazed expressions, were dragged inside.

They had to experience much.

They had to experience the era of Blood Frenzy, experiencing the fear that their own people could turn into mad demons at any moment.

They had to experience long torment, experiencing the blow of mediocre years on mortal aptitude, experiencing the destined separation from relatives and friends.

They had to experience hell, experiencing war after war.

Killing you, what does it have to do with you?

Merely because of your race, your skin color, your position, you should die.

That was a corner of the Demon Tide, the past Lord Lord Lord Kuku had once tried to escape and thought he had luckily escaped.

Death after death, failure after failure; compared to Su Er's Evil God trial, this real hell was even more tormenting.

They, in the process of dying and coming back to life, also understood what a Heroic Soul was and what war was.

"This... is the Demon Tide?"

That night, there were no expected studies, only hell after hell.

When everything returned to calm, when the candidates who had died and died again returned to the hall and looked at their mentor once more, everyone's gaze was already different.

However, Lord Lord Lord Kuku still seemed a bit dissatisfied, still wearing a stern face.

Outside, it was already dawn; the sky was about to brighten, and the candidates were dismissed one by one in helplessness.

Perhaps, from the Heroic Soul's intention, this would be an inheritance with no successor.

When only Li En and Lord Lord Lord Kuku remained present, Lord Lord Lord Kuku let out a silent laugh.

"Gaga. Scared them. Impressive, right?"

"Impressive, impressive." Li En vaguely guessed; this counted as a common tactic of the teacher.

I have an opportunity here, but I don't necessarily have to give it to you; it depends on your performance.

Perhaps you think you have already secured the inheritance, or that the inheritance is destined to be yours; only after revealing your true nature does the real choice begin. Li En had played this move before; it wasn't particularly rare.

And playing this move also verified another guess of Li En's.

"You... seem to have already decided who to pass the inheritance to?" Li En was somewhat surprised; these candidates before him were really not enough; was Lord Lord Lord Kuku this easy to talk to?

"Gaga. Guess." He still remained mysterious.

"Sure enough, you've decided. Reveal a little; after all, we are the same person." At this moment, Li En remembered that they were the same person.

"No, you will be seen through." Lord Lord Lord Kuku directly denied it.

"How could that be? I keep my lips sealed, okay? How could I be seen through?" Li En was very confident; he never leaked his own secrets.

(End of this chapter)