Passerby Villain In A Wizard World

'A Demonheart? Is this the heart of a Demon?'

Instead of being surprised, Ian was confused since this was the first time he had heard about it. He already knew about the Abyss and abyssal creatures. He even knew about the Demons but had never heard of a Demonheart before, at least not in this form.

No matter how he looked at it, the Runeheart stone was nothing like a heart of any kind.

From the description of the Quest, he could already guess it was indeed fragments of the heart of some strong Demon. Then again, why did Lyra need this to awaken her Abyssal Seed? Wouldn't it be too dangerous?

'It seems I need to be careful.'

As far as demons were concerned, their reputation was never good. They were always considered ruthless and cunning entities in Aetherion. That's why, although people wouldn't reject acquiring a demon bloodline, they wouldn't view it favorably either.

One classic example was Isolde, who hated anything related to demons with a passion.

And these Demonheart fragments—Runeheart Stones—weren't likely to be a good thing either. From the way the book Lyra read guided her to the third floor of the Ignisia Tower, Ian could already guess what plot would follow.

'But if it can awaken her Abyssal Seed, why not collect them?'

Ian thought while looking at Lyra, who seemed to be enamored by a glowing chamber filled with mana.

"Isn't it beautiful?"

She whispered to him in his arms savouring this feeling with him in relish.

His System really seemed to know his thoughts, as it directly gave him a way to utilize this item with no regard for whether it was evil or good.

And honestly, he didn't care either, as the Abyssal Seed was too tempting even for a native of the Abyss. With it, Lyra could reach the top of that world, no doubt.

After all, it was a seed that could directly draw the power of that plane to grow exponentially. Of course, it wasn't that easy even then, but possible.

'One on the Elven plane and the other in the Abyss?'

Ian smiled in intrigue as the situation was becoming more interesting between these two sisters. He wanted to know how these two polar opposites would come together in bed.

'But, if Lyra can awaken it just by collecting these fragments, it is worth the risk.'

Just as Ian decided to complete this unusual Quest for Lyra, Ron finally began to guide everyone after seeing them more or less come to their senses.

"Okay, now that everyone is fine, let me say a few things."

Ron first allowed the place to become silent and continued,

"You might have already noticed that the Ignisia Tower token in your hands has disappeared."

Ron signaled them to look at their hands, and everyone realized this was indeed the case.

"This means you have already used your turn to enter this tower, and now you have only one chance. So, I suggest you guys not miss this opportunity."

Ron smiled as he felt very good standing in this place filled with mana after so long. He finally felt at home, as that barren place had truly worn out his spirits.

"Anyways, do you see those paths?"

Ron pointed at the multiple paths ahead, engraved with complex runes on the sides, shimmering with a beautiful glow, and covered with sizzling fiery mana.

"Those paths are your first trial and also your opportunity."

While saying that, Ron also looked at those paths with hope, as they were the main reason why he had taken this difficult task in the first place. His hope of reaching the Second Ring Wizard lay in them.

"Um... Sir Wizard? Does that mean we have to pass through some trials first? But we are just Knights; how can we survive a Wizard's methods?"

Hearing his words, Prince Ray asked what he wanted to know the most as from all the wonder he saw from Ron, he wasn't complacent that he could survive this kind of trial anymore.

"Exactly, you guys are so weak that you cannot survive any method of a Wizard."

Ron also agreed with a nod making their faces red from shame.

"But you don't have to worry, as this trial isn't like what you think."

He smirked and continued,

"This trial is the first trial of your destiny, to decide whether you are truly suitable for being a Wizard. In those multiple paths you see, there are countless inheritances left by wizards and many treasures that can help you start with Wizarding."

He explained, conveniently forgetting that most of them had already been exploited and only scraps remained.

"So, all you have to do is choose one path, follow it until you find some meditation methods and treasures, and become at least a First Class Wizard Apprentice within one week. Depending on what you choose, you will face various dangers, so choose wisely."

Ron then warned,

"Remember, those who don't become a First Class Apprentice within one week cannot leave this continent and will be directly deported by the Ignisia Tower to Everbright City."

While saying that, he didn't forget to glance slightly at Aurora and Ian, as he was still unsure how she would stay at that time. There was no way Aurora could become a First Class Wizard Apprentice in her life, let alone within seven days.

Ron thought Ian would discuss it with him, as he indeed had some methods, but there was no sign of him asking for help.

"Ian?"

Sure enough, after hearing Ron's words, Aurora became visibly pale as she realized she was no longer safe. The feeling of falling from heaven to hell was not something she wanted to experience.

"Don't worry, I have some method. When the time comes, you just need to follow me. Don't wander around."

Ian waved his hands to show that everything was under his control as he indeed knew about some mechanism of the Ignisia Tower in this aspect. That's why, he didn't bother to contact Ron.

Moreover, after the mana became available, Ron seemed to have let go of his worry as he wasn't paying much attention to him like before.

'Tch, this old man seems to have a short memory.' Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

Ian thought in annoyance as he couldn't do anything to him yet. Fortunately, that was the same case with Ron too; so he had time.

"Of course, you can also decide not to become a wizard and only use those treasures to enhance your Knight Realm. In that case, you will be deported after seven days like anyone else."

Ron continued after a brief pause and felt it was such a waste of resources to abandon this chance but he knew that many in this group might not have the heart to follow him.

After all, many among them were here just for this chance and might have been ordered to return.

Moreover, he was too lazy to argue and only cared whether the mission would be completed. Hence, there was no reason for him to persuade them otherwise.

"Okay, enough explanation. After you enter those paths, you will know for yourself. Now choose one by one and enter. I will be here until you all finish choosing."