[A/N: This bonus chapter is thanks to Arcticjeuh!!!!!. I'm really grateful for the gift. Thank you.]
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The hall was quiet.
Simon looked at the man on the horn throne.
His sixth disciple.
Since the black envelope had appeared on his table, he had known this question would come one day if he passed the Sovereign's test. Yet now that it had come, it felt heavier than he had expected.
The Sovereign didn't rush him.
"I'm not blind, Blackmoon," he said. "I know that the Empress can teach you techniques far more impressive than mine. Her knowledge is more extensive than anything you'll find in the Abyss's libraries, and she has walked further than I have."
Lilith didn't say anything, but her chin lifted slightly.
"But the truth is that you need to belong to an organization. You can't walk the Demon Realm alone forever, no matter how talented you are." The golden rings in his eyes turned slowly. "And for someone with your talent, you can't simply remain a regular member."
