The Demon Prince goes to the Academy Chapter 341

Chapter 341

Antirianus had once been active within Cantus Magna, although he did not know much about it.

Lucinil, more flustered than I, suddenly stood up and asked urgently, “Is it… is it okay? It’s not a place you can easily leave, right?”

“Of course, it’s not that simple, Lucinil.”

Beyond the glint in his eyes, Antirianus’ body seemed to sway as if on the verge of falling towards Lucinil.

“So how did you get out?”

“They demanded the price of my life for attempting to escape from their clutches.”

Antirianus spread his arms wide to demonstrate.

They had tried to kill him to prevent his escape, yet he was alive now.

It was clear that he wanted to know what had happened. Antirianus had been a member of Cantus Magna, had escaped, and fought in the process.

Even before becoming a vampire, he was already quite formidable. Lucinil stood agape.

“Antirianus, why did you join Cantus Magna in the first place?”

Eleris, who had been observing the situation, suddenly asked him.

“Well… I wanted to become an immortal being.”

He pointed to his own body.

The body of a Vampire Lord.

“Not this half-hearted immortality, but true eternal life.”

So he considered even the body of a vampire, which had overcome the sun, to be only half immortal?

According to what Lucinil had heard, Antirianus had debated between becoming a lich or a vampire and ultimately chose the latter, as it seemed less inconvenient.

The fact that he appeared as an old man indicated that he had failed to find a complete method for immortality while he was still human, and thus became a vampire.

“I don’t really have the right to say this, but it seems like Antirianus can casually discuss such unpleasant things.”

At Lucinil’s words, Antirianus burst into laughter.

“Haha, isn’t every existence somewhat unpleasant? Especially for us.”

None of the other Vampire Lords objected to his words. Luruien looked at Antirianus with interest.

“So, did you find a method for immortality?”

“I don’t know.”

Everyone’s expressions became strange again at his words.

What do you mean, you don’t know?

“Cantus Magna collects forbidden spells, but not for their own use. They don’t even examine what they possess, so they forget what magic they have as generations pass. I tried to study their secret arts when I had the chance, but I was discovered halfway through, and that’s when I severed my ties with Cantus Magna.”

He had entered the magical order to seek immortality, but was ultimately discovered and forced into battle before escaping.

It was somewhat disconcerting how he nonchalantly described himself as a prime example of a wicked mage.

But perhaps this was only fitting for the past of a Vampire Lord.

Antirianus, who had sought a perfect method for immortality only to fail and choose between becoming a lich or a vampire, ultimately chose the latter.

It had a somewhat ugly feeling, but since it was said so plainly, it didn’t feel that ugly.

“Why do they collect the forbidden spells then? If they’re not going to use them and they’ll forget what they have?”

Lucinil asked.

“Could it be… like the rumors floating around, that they’re sealing dangerous magic to protect the world… is that true?”

Luruien inquired.

What is the purpose of the Forbidden Spell Hunter, Cantus Magna?

I didn’t know either, so I was curious to hear what Antirianus would say. The magic fanatics had their own purposes, not being particularly good nor evil.

“No, absolutely not, Luruien. Haha… They definitely don’t have such noble intentions.”

Antirianus laughed as if he had heard something amusing, and Luruien seemed irritated, her ears perking up and glaring at Antirianus.

“Then what’s their goal?”

At Gallarush’s question, Antirianus wiped away his laughter and spoke softly.

“It’s for the completion of Akasha.”

“…Akasha?”

Even the Vampire Lords looked puzzled, as if they had never heard of it before.

If it’s Akasha, I think I know.

The Akashic Records, or something like that. Of course, I’m not sure if it precisely matches the concept I remember.

“I’m not sure if it should be called an artifact… but of course, I don’t know what it looks like either. However, Akasha is an artifact for containing magic. The goal of Cantus Magna is to complete such a peculiar object. It’s impossible to know how much it needs to be filled, though.”

“So, to be precise, they’re not hunting forbidden spells, but rather stuffing magic into it to fill its capacity. Since they’ve already put completed spells in, they need to add new ones, so they have no choice but to search for forbidden spells. Of course, they’re developing new spells on their own, but forbidden spells have complex rituals and convoluted structures, so the capacity of the magic itself is quite considerable, isn’t it? That’s why they’re so obsessed with forbidden spells.”

An artifact of unknown identity called Akasha. From what I heard, it’s presumed to be an object designed to contain magic.

The goal of Cantus Magna is its completion. It sent chills down my spine just hearing about it.

“What will happen when Akasha is complete?”

At my question, Antirianus shook his head.

“I don’t know. Maybe the leader of Cantus Magna or their high-ranking members know.”

What will happen when Akasha is complete? Will it be a threat to the world?

Is it too much of a leap to say that the completion of Akasha will cause a Gate catastrophe? What could possibly happen due to the completion of a powerful artifact with an unknown purpose and identity?

“So, let’s assume it’s possible, regardless of whether it actually is. If one could access the numerous spells and forbidden knowledge collected in the Akasha by Cantus Magna so far, there might also be a spell to open a dimensional gate to another world. Of course, it’s not certain. What is certain, though, is that it contains most of the magic that has ever existed in the world.”

They have been collecting forbidden knowledge for a very long time, so if one could access the Akasha, they might be able to learn how to open a dimensional gate.

“Of course, it’s been a long time since I was in Cantus Magna, and time has passed, so they must have stored even more magic in the Akasha than when I was there. They might have even completed the Akasha by now.”

The possibility is certainly there.

I don’t really need a spell to open a dimensional gate to another world. If such a thing truly exists, my goal is to eliminate it.

Cantus Magna collects not just forbidden spells but their own magic spells. Thus, they would not only have access to public spells but would also conduct their own research on magic.

If a spell capable of opening a path to another world truly exists, it would be in the Akasha.

Although I don’t really need the spell, if it’s in the Akasha, I wonder how the gate incident would unfold.

However, I can clearly sense that I am getting closer, step by step, to the truth about the gate incident, which has remained obscure so far.

I don’t know what will happen when the Akasha is completed.

But now, I have to find out.

Because the completion of the Akasha might be the link to the gate incident.

“I want to know how to contact Cantus Magna.”

Antirianus.

Suspicious and dangerous-looking, but ultimately, he was the key.

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“Isn’t that too risky? I don’t know what the Akasha is, but they seem extremely dangerous. It feels like you’re trying to meet some really dangerous people for something that might not even be worth it.”

Lucinil strongly disapproved, as if it was a terrible idea, but Antirianus shook his head.

“Putting aside whether it’s possible or not, wouldn’t having the Akasha make the method of reaching another world insignificant? The Akasha itself would be a source of tremendous power.”

“Well, I suppose… you’re right…”

In the end, the method of reaching another world became unimportant. After all, I was the one who mentioned another world in the context of seeking power. From now on, I can simply say that I want the Akasha in the name of needing power.

“Besides, don’t you think it’s worth the risk, Lucinil?”

“…What is?”

“Just like how the Akasha might contain the true method of immortality that I couldn’t find, it might also hold the key for you to obtain a soul.”

At these words, Lucinil stared at Antirianus, seemingly stunned.

Lucinil had mentioned, for reasons unknown, that she desired a soul.

I don’t know what magic lies within Akasha, but for now, it is a vessel of possibilities.

Just as what I desire might be there, so too might what Lucinil wants be found in Akasha.

“Antirianus, if you knew all along, why haven’t you told us until now?”

At Gallarush’s soft question, Antirianus narrowed his eyes.

“If it had been so easy, I wouldn’t have given up on immortality and become a vampire. Even now, I’m not particularly eager to confront Cantus Magna.”

Antirianus looked at me.

“Of course, in a situation where our intentions are united like this, things might be different.”

We might not have to fight them directly if we have to fight.

We could pit Cantus Magna and the Black Order against each other. Of course, no matter how that fight ends, I’ll have to secure Akasha somehow.

“I… I… I’ll help you.”

Lucinil rose as if entranced and spoke to me.

Gaining a soul is Lucinil’s desire.

“That’s why I didn’t mention Akasha, Gallarush.”

At Antirianus’s words, Gallarush folded his arms.

“You deliberately withheld the information after giving us a clue. I can’t believe it.”

Antirianus didn’t mention Akasha, knowing that Lucinil would latch onto the clue.

However, Antirianus intentionally mentioned that the magic to fulfill wishes might be contained in Akasha.

It was clear that Antirianus also wanted Akasha.

But he didn’t want to take the risk, so was he trying to make Lucinil shoulder the risk instead?

Left alone, Lucinil, Eleris, and I would take the risks and sacrifices to approach Cantus Magna on our own.

I’m grateful for the information, but he’s ultimately a cunning fellow.

“So, do you know where Cantus Magna is?”

“I know, but of course, they must have changed their location by now. It’s been a long time, and they’ve lost me.”

Antirianus doesn’t know Cantus Magna’s current whereabouts either.

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“Therefore, unless there’s a tempting prize, finding them is nearly impossible.”

Antirianus’s words were ultimately no different from what I had told Eleris before.

To find the prize hunters, there must be a prize. It’s better to have them come looking for us than for us to search for them.

“Very well. Let’s think about that issue later, as there’s no hurry yet.”

For now, at least.

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