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米蒂亚教授说道：“19、15、19，分别对应的字母表的第19、第15和第19个字母，也就是s、o、s，这是一个被赋予了求救含义的简拼。”
Dak suddenly realized, "I see."
The writing system in this world is very subtle.
The main function of the 26 English letters is to provide phonetic symbols, which is equivalent to the Pinyin system in the modern Chinese language system. They are only used in actual written texts on a few occasions.
Some complex English words are not available here.
After thinking for a moment, Darke said, "How about I send a message to ask?"
“No need,” Professor Sylph said in a low voice. “Although it’s a bit troublesome because of the secret passage, I can still contact Olivia.”
After she finished speaking, she immediately closed her eyes, and her pale golden hair moved on its own without any wind.
With the help of the wind spirits, her voice penetrated the barrier of the secret passage and she had a brief conversation with Ophelia Brad.
Then she opened her eyes and shook her head at Professor Mitia.
Dark waited a moment, and when no sound came from the other end, he asked with concern, "How is it?"
Professor Sylph's tone became noticeably heavier: "She said she didn't pass on any message to you."
"Sigh," Professor Mitya sighed immediately, "It seems we're in trouble."
……
It was 2:30 a.m. on April 2nd.
Dark Dimon died before he could finish enjoying the melon.
He flipped off his seat and waved to Gatomon and Leomon: "We've got some work to do."
"Are you sure everything is alright?" Professor Sylph's voice carried a hint of worry.
Dak reached out and twirled his hand behind his ear, and a wisp of breeze wrapped around his fingertips.
“There are always some risks,” Dark said softly, bowing slightly. “With the blessing of the Wind Spirit, there shouldn’t be any problems.”
However, he quickened his pace and walked out of the classroom.
……
At the top of the spiral clock tower, inside the pumpkin carriage.
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He stopped the wisp of breeze in his hand, his expression more serious than ever before: "Mitya, can you guarantee the accuracy of the prophecy?"
Professor Mitia simply leaned her voluptuous body back against the soft chair and said with a hint of languor, "If you insist on asking this, in order to uphold the dignity of a prophet, I can only tell you that it is 100% correct."
Professor Sylph's expression darkened slightly: "I'm not trying to play mind games with you."
Professor Mitya yawned slightly and said, "But I remember telling you this a long time ago. The children will not be harmed, and the hero's sword will pierce the black mist."
Then she suddenly became serious and said, "Now that the black mist has appeared, fate has already rolled the dice. As spectators, we remain steadfast."
Professor Sylph took a deep breath: "I understand what you mean, but I can't help but worry."
Mitia glanced at her and muttered to herself, "Arte's heart is much harder than yours."
Professor Sylph sighed, "So she's the principal."
……
The ceremony is already halfway through.
The involvement of outsiders can bring unpredictable changes to the entire ceremony.
Not to mention these two professors.
Whether it's Sarah Sylph or Mitia Bartholomew, the moment either of them steps out of that pumpkin carriage, the "ceiling" of the ceremony is instantly raised.
This caused the entire ceremony to jump from the "beginner village" level to the "end" level in an instant.
In this situation, Dark Dimon, who had intruded at the beginning of the ceremony, was able to act normally without significantly impacting the ritual.
But he also needs to play his role well.
"A formidable foe to the hero?"
Dark, trying to decipher the meaning of this role, arrived at the entrance to the secret passage that he was most familiar with.
The character "Hero's Rival" in that historical period was a human who embarked on the journey at the same time as the hero. They shared the same goal as the hero and would engage in "healthy" competition with the hero during the journey. They would often eventually reunite with the hero to defeat the Demon King together.
Historically, in stories about "heroes and demon kings," there is usually such a character.
To borrow a prophecy once said by Medea Bartholomew: History always repeats itself, and cycles never cease.
However, some formidable rivals can grow alongside the brave warriors, while others will be left far behind.
Similarly, some formidable rivals may surpass or even replace the hero.
Of course, if that time really comes, the "hero" will become the "rival," and the "rival" will become the "hero."
In this world where "the hero is yet to be determined" and "candidates for hero" abound, this situation is all too common.
In the previous era, the "Hero" Bright God's "arch-rival" was none other than the "Valkyrie," one of the kingdom's twin swords!
……
"This is it."
Dark reached out and infused his magic, causing ripples to spread across the entrance to the secret passage.
"According to Professor Sylph, of all the secret passage entrances, only this one had its seal temporarily opened. Impmon!"
"The vanguard is here!"
The little devil beast flapped its wings and rushed into the secret passage.
Half a second later, it poked half its head out and said, "Safe."
Only then did Dak step inside.
What came into view was the long-lost secret passage space, with torches nearby already lit and flames flickering on the smooth walls.
He raised his hand and touched it; the wisp of "blessing of the wind spirit" wrapped around his fingertip, and the magical fluctuations within it gradually calmed down.
As Professor Sylph said, the barrier of the secret passage would interfere with the transmission of magic from the inside and outside, thus delaying the transmission of information.
"What's the next step?"
The lion took a step forward and led the way.
"Follow the guidance of fate."
Dark took out the "Dream Demon" magic card from his sleeve and said in a pretentious manner.
The "Dream Demon" magic card responded, and the crimson beam of light reappeared.
"Let's go."
"Embark on the journey."
"aim."
……
Upon exiting the initial section of the secret passage, the atmosphere of the entire passage abruptly changed, replaced by a sense of familiarity.
However, it no longer exists.
As Dak watched the once flat wall transform into a steep mountainside, he felt a sense of surprise, but not much astonishment.
There were two people in charge of this ceremony.
Ophelia Brad was both the "performer" and the internal leader of the ceremony.
The other key figure was Mitis Bartholomew, who was primarily responsible for external leadership and fine-tuning.
Ophelia Brad is the core; if her part fails, the entire ritual will collapse.
Dak had participated in the ceremony led by Professor Didi.
But that ceremony and this ceremony are fundamentally different.
This is because their purposes and the objects of their rituals are different.
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Conceptually, the ritual led by Professor Didi is actually more complex and difficult.
In comparison, the ceremony led by Ophelia Brad and Mithia Bartholomew was really just at the level of a "stage play".
But "stage plays" are small but exquisite.
Although it is small in scale, it is more refined.
……
A few minutes later, Dark watched as the horde of monsters suddenly attacked from the side passage and gave the order to attack the Lion Beast.
"Beast King Fist!"
The lion-shaped energy wave that erupted with a roar instantly blasted all the monsters into dust!
"It has only the appearance."
Dark shook his head and hurried forward.
The monsters that materialized in the secret passage due to the ritual were far inferior to the monsters in St. Marian's dungeon; they were like hastily made paper crafts.
By the time they stepped past, the fragments of the demons had already transformed back into magical starlight and were collected by the secret passage.
Crossing the entire route.
Half an hour later, Dak had already gone deep into the secret passage.
Professor Sylph's message would be delivered from the "Blessing of the Wind Spirits" every now and then.
Although it was blurry, I could barely understand the meaning.
The ceremony proceeded smoothly.
Everything is proceeding according to plan.
It was as if the line of numbers transmitted by the Blood Princess through the access card did not exist at all.
But hidden within this "smooth sailing" is a gradually accumulating sense of "repression".
Dak felt a sense of urgency.
Another half hour passed.
He finally caught up with the "hero's" progress and arrived before a huge door.
Looking up at the massive bronze gate that resembled the entrance to the two-headed demon's palace in the underground city, Dark took a deep breath.
The giant gate had been pushed open a crack, allowing three people to pass side by side.
This shows that the actors playing the "brave" group have become deeply involved.
As the key figures in the entire ceremony, Witt and Robert knew nothing about the ceremony itself.
They were like puppets, with the actor playing the "magician," Tom Nixon, holding part of the script.
Even Tom Nixon only had a portion of the script.
He was unaware of the ultimate purpose of the ritual. He was simply following Ophelia Brad's instructions.
Ryan Hex, who plays the other "old man," acts entirely on his own will.
The "Hero of the Gun," who should have retired behind the scenes, returned to the stage in his old age, and his true identity was not actually kept from the academy.
However, Principal Arte judged that he posed no threat and allowed him to enter the academy.
Professor Sylph, who had initially been unaware of the situation, now knew everything and thus lured him into the game, making him play the role he had been playing all along.
"The highest level of acting is not knowing that you are acting."
"They relied on their own will and exerted their own abilities."
"For them, everything is real."
Dark followed Leomon through the gap in the giant gate and entered the heart of the entire ceremony—the Demon King's Castle!