Legend of the Crimson Demon

It is well known that noble wizards are all fragile. The Crimson Demon Clan is very aware of this.

Therefore, besides the necessary language and magic classes, physical education—which exercises the body—is also one of the courses the Crimson Demon Clan values.

It's just that the emphasis is a little different.

The place at school is euphemistically called the playground, but in reality, it's just a square in front of the school where weeds are burned off with fire magic.

Zunzun and the others had class there.

"For us Crimson Demon Clan, language and writing are very important. Megumin, you come and answer."

The teacher seemed to be testing them.

"Because the speed of chanting and the accuracy of pronunciation affect the control of magic."

"Three points. Absolutely not."

"Three points, three points!" Megumin seemed frustrated and staggered back to her seat.

"Yunyun, tell me the correct answer."

"Yes, yes! Among the magics sealed since ancient times, some use ancient characters. When interpreting magic such as forbidden spells, it's indispensable to be familiar with characters and vocabulary."

"Thirty points! Not bad to use vocabulary such as forbidden spells and sealed magic, but it's useless for anything else."

"Thirty points? Only thirty points..." Yunyun sat back dejectedly.

The teacher looked very disappointed with the two of them, sighed heavily, and said, "Alas... Are you really the top students in the class? Zunzun, you're first in the class. Tell me your understanding."

"In order to avoid strange names, you can say something profound, like: Time is running out, and the situation is starting to get out of control."

"Full marks!"

The teacher nodded with satisfaction. "Yes, the name of our Crimson Demon Clan is very important. I also have a title that's one of the best in the clan. When you graduate, you have to think of your own name!"

Hearing this, Megumin and Yunyun's expressions twitched.

In fact, both were right. Whether for controlling magic or interpreting forbidden spells, language is the most important thing.

But it's like a certain canteen, you know the correct answer, but to guess the psychology of the core audience, you have to pick another option. The same was true for Zunzun.

"As expected of the strongest magician in the Crimson Demon Clan in a hundred years—his ideas are the same as mine."

Arue nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay! Now let's start physical education! To be precise, it's combat training! For us Crimson Demon Clan, what is the most important thing in battle?"

The teacher looked at the dejected Megumin and Yunyun, planning to give them another chance.

"Yunyun, you answer."

"Me, me? Well... The most important thing in battle should be calmness. An attitude of not being surprised by anything."

"Five points! Next, Megumin!"

"Only five points!"

Yunyun muttered, unable to accept the low score.

What is the most important thing in battle?

For Megumin, there was only one answer from the beginning—

"It's destructive power! The power to destroy everything! Power is the most important!"

"Fifty points! Power is necessary. Without enough destructive power, it's not a true battle of the Crimson Demons. But this is not the correct answer, so only fifty points."

The teacher didn't fully agree.

"I only got fifty points...?"

"I only got five points..."

Looking at Megumin and Yunyun's disappointed faces, the teacher seemed to say, How outrageous for the two top-ranked students to give such answers, then spat on the ground.

Humiliation!

The two glared indignantly, but the hateful teacher ignored them and pointed at a classmate.

"You are really good at it! You should know! That eyepatch covering your left eye suits you—what's the most important thing in battle?"

"—It's the handsomeness!"

"Full marks! Very good, you are really good at it! That's right, it has to be handsome! The opening and battle of our Crimson Demon Clan must be gorgeous enough! ...Although, Zunzun, you seem to have something to say."

The teacher was very satisfied with Arue, but when he saw Zunzun's disdainful expression, he decided to listen.

"It's recognition."

"...What?"

"A handsome appearance? A gorgeous battle? No, that's just a by-product! A real battle is not superficial! It's about defeating the strongest opponent with an absolute difference in strength, and then hearing the opponent say sincerely: 'I'm so sorry I couldn't let Master Zun use his full strength.' Only then is it a true battle of the Crimson Demon Clan!"

"One hundred billion points!!!"

The teacher's eyes lit up, looking at Master Zun like a rare treasure.

"I didn't expect such a profound understanding. Even I haven't touched this field. In the entire school, only the principal can freely teach it! Master Zun, you will definitely grow into the strongest person in the Crimson Demon Clan! Come to me after class for a skill point potion!"

For outstanding students, the school never hesitated to spend money, and generosity was always welcome.

"Ahem..." The teacher coughed. "Zunzun's words are too profound for you all now. It's not an area you need to study yet. Now, find a random classmate, form a pair, create a cool line, and practice various poses!"

Yunyun shuddered.

Not good at socializing, she timidly looked around helplessly.

Hey, you're bold enough to team up now?

Forget it.

Zunzun sighed helplessly.

Just as he was about to team up with Yunyun, someone came over.

"Zunzun, do you have a partner? Want to team up with me?"

"I... OK, let's team up."

Zunzun almost refused, but seeing Megumin approach Yunyun, he agreed. Still, his eyes stayed on the two of them.

Megumin was a serious Crimson Demon. With her father Hyoizaburoo and mother Yuiyui's influence, she soon posed decently and was praised by the teacher.

As for Yunyun, the only "normal" Crimson Demon, she was completely unable to pose. She covered her face with her hands, too shy to move.

Why so shy?

Didn't the three of us form a team?

Zunzun was anxious.

Arue said, "Why? You seem more concerned about that side."

From her tone, she wasn't angry, but reminded him not to ignore a girl.

Zunzun did not intend to admit his mistake; instead, he responded in the usual Crimson Demon style.

"Did you say... just now?"

"Do you have any opinion on my handsome pose?"

"A handsome pose? Ha, I advise you not to bluff too much, it makes you look weak."

"What...?"

Arue's pupils shrank then expanded, and she praised, "I was posing gorgeously to liven the atmosphere, but you took it as a bluff and countered it. You're worthy of being first-place Zunzun."

No, no, no, that's not it!

The little loli glanced sideways and curled her lips after hearing Arue's praise. Maybe we should stop calling him Crimson Demon Clan's No. 1 Development and start calling him No. 1 Boast.

"Okay! In that case, I'll say an even more gorgeous opening line!"

Arue started warm-up exercises, moving his neck and jumping on the spot.

Megumin's eyes suddenly turned red.

This guy is an enemy!

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