As Nyx stepped into the classroom, all eyes fell on him in unison.
The entire classroom instantly fell silent.
Nyx paused, then revealed a lazy smile, his tone carrying a bit of teasing, "What, never seen a demon before?"
The students were shocked, but they quickly regained their composure.After all, those who were able to enter this academy were all elite apprentices, and they quickly adjusted their mindset, their eyes filled with curiosity and a desire to learn.
Ellis walked to the podium and briefly introduced, "This is Nix, a high-ranking demon from the abyss."
The students stood in awe and picked up their pens, ready to take notes.
Nyx narrowed his eyes slightly, in a rather pleasant mood.As expected, humans were always filled with a passion for exploring the unknown, and he, was the very existence that both frightened and intrigued them.
Ellis spoke nonchalantly, "In today's lesson, Nyx will provide you with some ... intuitive experience."
Nyx raised an eyebrow, "Oh?What do you want me to show?"
Ellis glanced at him, meaningfully, "You can start with whatever you want."
Nyx happily accepted the request.He smiled as he scanned the classroom, his voice low and seductive, "Demons, born to master the ways of contract and deception, our existence was meant to be a part of the world's balance.You fear us not because we are cruel, but because of your own vulnerability ..."
The students listened with bated breath, their gazes filled with marvel and awe.
But Ellis spoke faintly, "Remember, his words are half-true."
Nyx paused and raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
Ellis calmly said, "You won't really tell them about the nature of demons, nor will you explain the rules of the Abyss in detail.Your words may seem to make sense, but they are bound to be laced with demonic sophistry techniques.After all, you are not an honest creature."
The students came to a realization.Some quickly turned to their notes to record this.
Nyx narrowed his eyes and gave a dangerous smile, "You're being a little too mean about me."
Ellis was unfazed, "It is."
Nyx stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly let out a soft laugh and shrugged, "Well, then I'll keep my mouth shut while you do the talking."
Ellis didn't retort, but began to continue his lecture on the rules and weaknesses of demonic contracts.Nyx leaned back against the table and listened in boredom, rolling his eyes and yawning occasionally, until the lesson was almost over-
"Nyx."Ellis spoke up suddenly, "A little demonstration."
Nyx raised his eyes lazily, "What demo?"
Ellis said calmly, "Like how demons exert influence over their prey."
Nyx raised an eyebrow and swept his gaze around the classroom, eventually landing on the one student who seemed the easiest to tease - a timid but high-achieving magical apprentice.
He revealed a mischievous smile, and with a slight hook of his finger, the black and purple magic power fluctuated slightly.
In the next second, that student violently turned into a mouse.
The entire classroom fell into dead silence.
The rat blinked dully, and then - began to squeak, looking at Ellis with mournful eyes, hoping that he would do justice for him.
The magical apprentices were dumbfounded.
Ellis sighed silently and reached out to undo the magic.The apprentice who had been turned into a rat regained his human form and sat on the ground with a shocked look on his face, his eyes filled with fear and awe for Nyx.
Nyx, on the other hand, hugged his arms, satisfied with his mischief, and lazily said, "How was it?Applause and flowers.Next time you have something as good as that call me back, Ellis you asked me to do it yourself.Why aren't you even smiling, is it your nature not to smile?"
Students:"..."
Ellis held his forehead, his tone light, "Next time, please do it differently."
Nyx shrugged, spreading his hands innocently, "But wasn't it fun?"