Don't Take Away My Human Record Chapter 653: Lanchi and Thalia's Heart-Racing Journey - Novel Cool

Chapter 653: Lanchi and Thalia's Heart-Racing Journey

Chapter 653: Lanchi and Thalia's Heart-Racing Journey

"Unless it's an absolutely dire situation that requires your intervention, you should consider the consequences of your actions. After all, you're no longer the newcomer you were a year ago."

Leaning back in his chair, Professor Polaoz looked up at the metal and mechanical god carved into the ceiling of the workshop as he spoke to Lanchi.

"Are you giving me too much credit, Professor Polaoz?" Lanchi mumbled, perplexed.

To him, Professor Polaoz, speaking like this at this moment, seemed more like an observer.

"Anyway, no matter what you do, Loren is the one who bears the primary responsibility."

Professor Polaoz took a sip of his tea and smiled nonchalantly.

He had said what he needed to say.

Now, all that was left was to respect Loren's fate.

After briefly instructing Lanchi on a few matters, Professor Polaoz began to assign tasks to Lanchi and Thalia for the next few days in the laboratory.

Lanchi's tasks were similar to his usual duties, but Professor Polaoz had reduced his workload, seemingly intending for him to finish early.

Thalia, on the other hand, had more freedom and only needed to collaborate with Lanchi to complete their work.

"So, Thalia, would you mind spending a few days studying in this laboratory?" Professor Polaoz asked as he resumed his own work.

"I suppose I have no objections," Thalia murmured. "Lanfu's skills are imprinted in my mind like memories. I should be able to do anything she could."

"That's excellent," said Professor Polaoz, glancing at his watch. "It's almost ten o'clock. If you work efficiently this morning, you should be able to leave by three or four in the afternoon."

"..."

Neither of them said anything in response.

Professor Polaoz's eagerness for them to leave early made it feel as though he was urging them to rush off to a date after school.

In reality, the idea of dating was far from their minds during these few days in Ikelite. They would be extremely embarrassed if they ran into someone they knew.

"Well, let's get to work then," they said, rising from their chairs in front of the desk and addressing Professor Polaoz.

"Wait a moment," he said, opening a mechanically sealed file box on the table and taking out a semi-transparent document with a silver cover. "There's one more thing for you two to read."

"What is this?" Lanchi asked as he took the document and began to flip through it, with Thalia moving closer to take a look as well.

"It's a confidential royal commission from the Kingdom of Bosken," Professor Polaoz explained as he put on his glasses and continued his work. "I shouldn't really let anyone know about it, but since you're my students and you'll be going to the Kingdom of Bosken soon, I think it's necessary for you to be informed."

Lanchi and Thalia nodded hesitantly.

Professor Polaoz implied that they should have some idea of what to expect but shouldn't spread this information around.

The document contained information about a book shrouded in black mist.

It was difficult to describe if it was even a book at all. Beneath the mist, there seemed to be teeth and eyes, and only its outline made it resemble a thick grimoire.

"A hundred years ago, when the Kingdom of Bosken was at its peak of accepting contracts and embracing the demon tribe, it also experienced the most contradictions and turmoil. There were often humans or demons who broke the rules, and many irreparable incidents occurred. This led to the emergence of a great wizard named Paloni, who deeply hated the demon tribe. He exhausted his life's talent, anger, and terrifying hatred, and is said to have ultimately created a forbidden magic artifact specifically targeting the demon tribe.

"Later, this magical artifact and its related arcane principles caused even greater disasters. The great wizard, Paloni, was captured, tried, and executed. At that time, in order to quell the fury of the Demon Tribe and gain their trust, the records of the Paloni case that remained in history were ambiguous, and many details were deliberately destroyed. From the subsequent hundred years of peaceful coexistence and development between the humans and demons of the Kingdom of Bosken, it appears that this magical artifact was likely a fabricated, sensational tale. Even if it did exist, it must have been destroyed."

As the two of them read, Professor Polaoz provided explanations.

"Thus, it became an ancient legend in the Kingdom of Bosken—a book of domination that could enslave the Demon Tribe, altering their contracts and causing friendly demons to suddenly lose their sanity, going berserk and indiscriminately slaughtering without regard for allies. Recently, there have been successive incidents of demons running amok in the Kingdom of Bosken, leading the news media to suspect that this forbidden book has resurfaced."

What Professor Polaoz was currently researching was the literature and replica magical artifacts left by the great wizard Paloni, sent by the Bosken royalty, in hopes that he could help determine the truth behind the legend.

Over the past few months, incidents of demons running rampant in the Kingdom of Bosken had been suppressed by the media, and neither the Bosken royalty nor the demons had been able to uncover the cause. All that was known was that the conflict between the two sides was intensifying.

A significant portion of the country's military might originated from the Demon Tribe, and if the humans and demons of this country were to split, it would have an immeasurable impact on the country's strength. Thus, out of friendship between allied nations, it was only natural that Professor Polaoz would offer his assistance.

"For such a powerful magical artifact, could it be an Epic-tier of the eighth rank?"

Lanchi and Thalia glanced at each other instinctively.

The soul contract between them would also fall under the category of a contract.

"If it truly is a creation born from the legendary life of the great wizard Paloni, infused with his hatred... it's hard to say."

Professor Polaoz explained the principles behind the magical artifact,

"However, this type of forced contractual magic and its resultant products would undoubtedly have corresponding restrictions. The higher the rank of the demon, the more difficult it would be to alter their contract, and the more complex the conditions that would need to be met."

The greater the power, the greater the cost and limitations—this was an unchanging rule. Alternatively, it could be a single-use item that shatters upon use.

If this Book of Domination did exist and could be used repeatedly, it would undoubtedly come with immense costs and limitations.

"What if it was a contract with a Demon King?"

Thalia asked, suppressing her anxiety.

She was afraid that if such a magical artifact truly existed in the Kingdom of Bosken, it would cause her to lose control and harm Lanchi.

"First of all, it would be extremely difficult for seventh- or eighth-rank demons to fall prey to it, not to mention greater demons. Secondly, if it were a Demon King, even if you presented the contract to them and asked them to alter it, it would likely be impossible to make any changes."

Professor Polaoz shook his head, patiently explaining.

"Of course, in the history books I've read, I've never come across a Demon King who would form a contract with a human. To become a Demon King, one would not stoop to such humiliation."

He added with a derisive laugh.

"Hmph..."

Lanchi clenched his jaw, his molars trembling as if he were struggling to hold back.

"...!!!"

Thalia, who was standing behind him, pinched his waist hard.

She felt that there was no need for the Book of Domination at all; she already wanted to go berserk and kill Lanchi right now!

(End of Chapter)

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