Chapter 24: Eight Academies

'What in the name of angels is this fucking law?' Lucifer thought.

After all, it was just absurd that one is forbidden from having a last name.

Even in the past, one could just say whatever his name is, and no one would give a fuck.

After all, it is more common to die rather than to live in those times.

Who would give his time to care about something trivial like a last name when he could possibly die in the next minute?

And now, in the modern times in demon history, having one is forbidden.

Of course, Lucifer knew that Denoble's status or signature is in their last names.

However, a true Denoble wouldn't care about some demon saying that he has a last name.

After all, he wouldn't immediately become strong just because one has a last name!

That was why it was just absurd, for Lucifer, to have a surname forbidden.

Well, it was just saying how old Lucifer is.

It was then that Asgo spoke once more as he noticed that Lucifer was staring at the sky blankly.

"Hey, are you alright? You listening to me, brother?"

And it was also then that Lucifer was finally able to get a hold of himself.

"What do you mean a demon is forbidden from having his own surname? I never heard that before." Lucifer said.

Lucifer was extremely curious about this topic.

It was because some of the Hell Gods in the past were able to become Hell Gods because of how unique their last names were.

Their last name became something like their trademark, and it boosted their popularity as they put out achievements after achievements.

And eventually, they became a Hell God with it.

"Ah, have you been reading all your life? Get a life, man."

"It's a new law that was passed down a few decades ago. It is to sort out status in the society."

Asgo said as he squinted his eyes. After all, it was just weird that one wouldn't know about that.

After all, it is common sense now.

However, it's not like Asgo would stay away from Lucifer just because of that.

After all, the other people in this room already had teammates or subordinates.

Asgo had to stick with Lucifer, and he knew that as well.

That was why Asgo continued speaking.

"Don't worry about that anymore. So, what do you say?"

"Will you work with me?"

And Lucifer's answer to that question was, of course...

"Yeah. I'll work with you." Lucifer said as he looked at Asgo.

He then rested his back on the wall as he continued speaking.

Of course, working with Lucifer is something one has to pay for to get, and Lucifer would make this Asgo pay for it.

He would make Asgo pay for it with information.

"I'm actually new to this. How many academies are participating in this entrance exam?"

"Oh wow, you really sound like you have been reading books your whole life and just decided to come out now." Asgo said with amazement in his eyes.

After all, Asgo couldn't imagine reading books in his whole life.

He would probably get bored with it faster than how he gets bored with his life.

"Anyway, there are eight academies which we students can enroll to."

Asgo then continued speaking with his hands sticking out in front. Eight of his fingers were then used to indicate which are what and what are which.

"The most famous and the strongest academy out of all, Royal Academy."

"The place where alchemists gather, Alchemeta."

"The academy where swordsmiths or anyone who makes weapons gather, Weapons Maker."

"Those three are the academies most students aim for, and the others are..."

Asgo then proceeded to tell the names of the academies which are not important.

And the last academy on that list was...

"The First Academy is the most trash academy out there. However, the reason why it's still here is that its past achievements are just strong enough to resound till today."

"There are probably no students who want to join the First Academy."

Asgo said without missing a single beat, and what he said made Lucifer think.

'Hmm. If I join the First Academy, I would be seen as trash.'

Discrimination in the demon race isn't new or uncommon. It was actually encouraged by leaders or kings to make the demons fight amongst themselves and aim for supremacy.

After all, no demon would want to live as an underdog.

However, it's not like that would be bad for Lucifer. It would actually be good as an extra cover.

The only thing that Lucifer was mindful of is that he would get extra attention.

No student would want to get into the First Academy and will aim for any academy besides First Academy.

It is probably because one would get bullied anywhere he goes, and one could possibly get infamous because one is in First Academy.

And that...is something Lucifer doesn't want to happen to him.

'The Royal Academy seems perfect.'

As long as Lucifer doesn't do too well in the studies or whatever they would do in an academy, Lucifer would be able to stay under the radar.

He would be able to live like a good student, and he would just need to find a place to live in this kingdom.

Right after that, he just needs to focus on getting his powers back.

'Hmm...this is hard.' Lucifer thought.

The First Academy was the academy Lucifer first thought of joining, but it seems too bad now.

The Royal Academy, of course, doesn't have all advantages. There would be some arrogant students who would force Lucifer's hand.

Of course, Lucifer knew that, and he might just kill them. And that would bring trouble in itself.

That was why Lucifer was having trouble. And as if that were not enough, Asgo spoke.

"What academy are you aiming for, brother? Probably Royal Academy, right?"

"Strong people like to go there, after all!"

He spoke with such innocence and energy that he pissed Lucifer off.

After all, Asgo spoke without knowing a thing about Lucifer's problem.

'This fucking piece of shit...'