Chapter 52: Deal

'Interesting...' Lucifer thought as he tried to think of ways to take advantage of this situation.

Of course, it was only natural that Lucifer would try to take advantage of this situation as there are many points to take advantage of.

It would be stupid of Lucifer if he wouldn't do something that would put him in a more comfortable situation.

What's more, it was literally an academy that was in the bind here.

The academy that Lucifer wanted to attend was literally giving Lucifer a chance to take advantage of them.

They were the ones in the murky position, and they were also the ones who would do anything to get out of that murky position.

After all, they were already doing it by being unfair to the other students and cheating their way in the entrance exam.

It was ironic that an academy would cheat, but Lucifer didn't care about that as he tried to think of ways to take advantage of this situation.

Lucifer could make a deal with the First Academy, saying that he would pass the test for them, but Lucifer didn't want to give any mile to them.

He wanted to make sure that he would be the only one to win in this situation.

That was why Lucifer spoke as soon as he came up with an idea.

"So, you guys want to make sure that I will enter the First Academy, is that right?"

"And if that's the case, is there a requirement for me to stay in the top class or to keep my status in the academy or something like that?"

And when Aldrich heard what Lucifer just said, he...squinted his eyes as he felt something change in Lucifer.

Right, there was something that changed in Lucifer, and that made Aldrich feel uncomfortable.

Why? It was because the change was...it was overwhelming. The aura of Lucifer that was just supposed to be a teenage boy suddenly became like a wolf that was on the hunt for prey.

That was why Aldrich had his guards up as he spoke.

"That's right. Well, the requirements wouldn't be that high as you just need to pass every examination that we would give you."

"Strength examination, magic examination, skills examination...as long as you are diligent in your studies, you would be able to pass those exams in no time at all."

Aldrich said as he explained how Lucifer would be able to keep his top-class honor or something like that.

It was then that Lucifer said something interesting and something that Aldrich hadn't expected to hear.

And that was...

"Ah, then...you don't have to give me the top class or something. Make me a student in the lowest class and I would join the First Academy."

Right, Lucifer was asking to be put in the lowest class possible in the First Academy.

That was why it was unexpected as Aldrich was offering that Lucifer would be put in the top class, where the advantages of being in the top class would be available to Lucifer.

Of course, Aldrich would be able to do something so basic as that.

After all, it was literally the lowest class. There would be no problem putting a student in there.

That was why...Aldrich was suspicious about this. He was suspicious that a student would actually want to go down in the lowest class from the top class.

That was just...it just didn't match with the youth's way of thinking as most of them are hot-blooded and competitive.

What's more, they were demons. Demons are always competitive over each other.

However, it seems that Aldrich didn't have the time to think about this anymore as Lucifer spoke once more.

"If you can't put me in the lowest class, then I won't be joining the First Academy."

"It's as simple as that."

Right, Lucifer had no plans to join the First Academy if he wouldn't be put in the lowest class.

After all, that was what he was going for before, and this chance would make sure that he would be put in that lowest class.

What's more, there was something that Lucifer was going for by being in that lowest class.

And that was...

'I won't be able to participate in that Demon Festival if I'm in the lowest class.'

Right, Lucifer was sure that the students participating in the Demon Festival's tournament would have to be students of the top class.

After all, they were called the greatest students of the academy for a reason.

That was also why he was being offered to be put in the top class so easily, to make sure that Lucifer would be able to go and try out for that exam in the Demon Festival.

That was why...it would be perfect for Lucifer if he was just in the lowest class.

He would be able to get into the First Academy without any problem, and he wouldn't have to mind any future problems if he would be in the lowest class.

It was literally a win-win situation for Lucifer. And it seems that Lucifer was correct as Aldrich spoke once more.

"If I put you in the lowest class, you won't have the requirements needed to be able to join in the Demon Festival's tournament's exam."

"You have to be a student of the top class or there would be no point in the First Academy trying to recruit you."

Right, that was the truth. The reason why Aldrich was even talking to Lucifer right now was only because of that examination in the Demon Festival's tournament.

If Lucifer wouldn't be able to take that examination, then there would be no point in this conversation at all.

Of course, Lucifer already thought of a solution for this one as he spoke without any problems.

"Then, just put me in the lowest class for the time being, and move me to the top class when the Demon Festival would start."

And when Aldrich heard what Lucifer said, his eyes twitched a little bit.

After all, Aldrich couldn't understand what this youngster wants at all.

He couldn't guess his intentions behind this...abnormal move.

'Make him go to the lowest class, and then just move him to the top class when it's time? Then...'

What is the point of him going to the lowest class? Aldrich couldn't find the answer to this question.

It was truly something...weird as even Aldrich couldn't find anything to answer that question at all.

However, it was then that the man beside him, the man who took Lucifer to this place, moved his head near Aldrich's ear as he spoke.

"Father...deputy headmaster, I think this guy just wants to be 'famous.'"

The man...Aldrich's son said with a quiet voice. Well, he didn't want Lucifer to hear this.

Of course, he was not done at all as he continued to speak.

"By being in the lowest class and then suddenly going to the top class, he would have an impressive entrance to the tournament as a really promising student and many people in the First Academy would be excited about him."

"If you think about it that way, it is understandable that he would want to do something like this."

"After all, he's already talking to you. His rise to 'power' would be easy as it's already guaranteed that you would put him in the top class when it's time."

"And if this guy is really that just confident that he would be able to rise to 'power' easily, then he might just actually do something in the tournament."

"If that happens, that would be advantageous for us."

"My advice is...let him do what he wants."

Aldrich's son said without missing a single beat, and as soon as he was done, he quickly moved back to his former position.

Since he already said his piece, he didn't have to interfere in this matter anymore.

It was his father who makes shots in this situation, after all.

Of course, now that Aldrich was able to hear someone else's thoughts about this matter, it finally made sense to him.

'So, he really do have a good head above that shoulder, huh.' Aldrich said as he agreed with what his son said.

After all, it would be easy to manipulate this youngster's rise to 'power' if he could have an impressive entrance to the tournament.

He could understand now why he was even doing this.

No...he even agreed with how Lucifer planned to make his entrance to the tournament.

'Good. Good. This is how demons should be.' Aldrich thought as he then nodded his head.

"Good. You have my word. You'll enter the First Academy's lowest class, and then be in the top class when the Demon Festival starts."

"And the Demon Festival would start...a year from now."

"I hope you won't disappoint, brat."

Aldrich said as he approved of Lucifer's demands. It was quite amazing to see that the First Academy really agreed with a student's demands.

This just shows how bad their situation was.

Of course, since he got what he want, Lucifer spoke with a thin smile on his face.

"I won't."