Although she didn't know how far Shadow Shurein could go, it should be fine, right?
Although she was slightly worried, since this chess piece had already been played, she could only trust that this move would achieve the desired effect.
It was a transaction with no capital investment anyway.
It was indeed correct that she hadn't rashly exposed her identity before.
Even if the matter was exposed and the mission failed, the existence of the Shadow Demon would not expose her.
Although many people knew that she was skilled at using Familiars, very few should be able to tell that it was her Familiar.
She had never even heard of an ability that could see through a person's interior. If she hadn't done it herself, she wouldn't have been able to tell that Shadow Shurein was her Familiar, as she couldn't see through a person's soul either.
Eidor, however, possessed this ability.
But Eidor had said this was her Talent, meaning it was an unlearnable Skill.
As long as Eidor didn't betray her, she wouldn't be exposed.
As for whether Eidor would betray her?
She had a certain degree of confidence.
She believed Eidor would not betray her; there was no benefit for Eidor in doing so, and she had no reason to act that way.
As for after the Shadow Demon was exposed.
Would someone pay attention to her and deduce that she was responsible?
That possibility existed.
But so what?
It was merely speculation. What did it matter if they knew something for which there was no evidence?
She could simply deny it.
Even the Kingdom.
would have to consider whether to oppose her based on unproven speculation.
She possessed the strength to contend with a Nation, which was the source of her confidence in daring to do this!
Moreover, she had many identities when traveling outside, so she wasn't afraid of being suspected, as it was impossible for them to suspect all of her identities.
Tsukasa recalled how the Shadow Demons always perfectly completed the tasks she assigned, and she stopped thinking about the matter.
Because what was done was done.
Thinking too much was useless.
Furthermore.
The moment she saw Shurein, she was convinced that this person was unlikely to be controlled by her. Although Shurein appeared ordinary, she trusted her instincts.
Besides, since such a method existed.
She would definitely make this choice.
Because she trusted her Familiar more.
Routine Meditation until late at night.
Tsukasa silently felt the increasingly
Familiar Magic Power. Controlling Magic Power now felt as natural and easy as breathing.
This was the result of her training.
Aside from the unavoidable damage caused by the transformed Magic Power attribute whenever she used Necromancy Magic, it was now impossible for her Magic Power to run out of control.
Skills that interfere with the circulation of Magic Power or affect the success rate of magic no longer had much effect on her current self.
Furthermore, she possessed the Heretical Nullification Skill.
What she had done to Shurein absolutely could not be repeated on her.
Based on her Magic Power perception alone, she would immediately react when an opponent used this move, making it impossible for her to fall into a situation where her soul was grabbed by a Hand of Mana.
Moreover, even if she were caught, she could quickly control her Magic Power to burst forth and repel the opponent. She would never be unable to calmly control her Magic Power to counterattack due to body stiffness, unlike Shurein.
"Hoo~"
Time to sleep.
Changing into her pajamas, Tsukasa burrowed under the covers, curling up her body and falling into a deep sleep.
ZzzzzZ
The night passed without incident.
When she woke up the next morning, Eidor, as usual, had somehow slept on her pillow and woke up with her. The two exchanged a "Good morning" before getting up to wash and dress.
They then prepared to head to the School Cafeteria.
Arriving at the Cafeteria.
After ordering her meal, Tsukasa found a secluded, quiet corner and sat down.
She had to admit.
The student life here was truly good.
There were too many dishes to choose from.
They weren't afraid of wasting food at all, because everyone living here was a Noble. The teachers here were basically either contemporary Nobles or came from Noble families; it was a lineage passed down.
Perhaps for a Commoner, wasting even a little bit of this food would cause them distress for a long time, but to these people, it was nothing.
Furthermore, there were no such creatures as Commoners within this School, because the fundamental rules already prevented Commoners from enrolling.
It was basically impossible for a Commoner's child to enter. Even if they were exceptionally talented, they would only have a chance if they obtained a recommendation from a Noble.
This was just that kind of place.
Alone in this secluded, quiet spot, she ate breakfast while flipping through today's Course Schedule, deciding whether or not to attend class.
The procedures here are very similar to the universities of her previous life.
But they are not exactly the same.
Courses are not mandatory; as long as one passes the trial at the end of the year, they can remain in the school. By passing the graduation exam before coming of age, one can receive the school's graduation certificate, which provides great convenience no matter what they choose to do.
The graduation certificate is not only valid within the Kingdom but is recognized by any Human Race nation.
Unless the Kingdom is at war, enemy nations might refuse to recognize the Kingdom's people.
However, the Demon Race's movements are growing increasingly aggressive, seemingly poised for war at any moment. At a time like this, no one—not even an incompetent ruler—would do something that could provoke public outrage.
Tsukasa could feel people observing her nearby.
Given the sensation she caused in class yesterday, this kind of attention was completely normal.
A newly enrolled student had defeated the Prince, who was hailed as the Kingdom's genius, during a class.
Furthermore, the magic she unleashed before is still admired. If the school's high-ranking officials weren't wary of her identity, someone might have already come to inquire about that magic.
It has been mentioned before.
In this world, the power of magic used by the vast majority of people increases according to their skill level.
And in this scenario,
even if Fireball Spell is trained to the maximum level, it remains only a slightly prettier Fireball Spell.
It can only be the Fireball Spell; it cannot be upgraded to a Greater Fireball Spell.
Yet, yesterday, she created a lake using Water Arrow.
That level of power exceeded the common sense of modern magic. If they weren't wary of her display, the school's high-ranking officials would have long since been unable to resist trying to uncover her secrets. It was simply that they currently lacked the confidence to engage her in a fight.
After all, the little trick she revealed was enough to shock them for a year; no one would dare disturb her until they were confident.
Tsukasa silently put down the course schedule.
She felt bored with life here.
No wonder Leona often studied at home.
Given the environment of this school, she probably wouldn't learn much at all.
She decided not to attend class.
Because these people couldn't teach her.
Compared to these teachers,
Eidor was much more qualified to teach her.
It was truly painful that there was no Teleportation Gate set up here, preventing her from going to the Labyrinth to level up.
Even if leveling up in the Labyrinth didn't provide her with much improvement now, it was still some improvement.
"I want to go back..."
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