Clay stared at Lilian somewhat, confused by her offer. From his knowledge, the Demon kingdom is ruled by the Demon king. Lilian noticed Clay's confusion and clarified. The demon king has the final say, but the kingdom is broken into seven territories, each governed by a lord. Typically, the lords are free to do whatever they want with their domain. For example, it was not uncommon for one domain to ally themselves with another's enemy.
This created a fragile balance while also helping the ruling family. After all, while the domains were busy killing and plotting against each other, they were safe. Until now, there has never been a day the Imperial family has had any threats to their rule. Of course, when an external threat appears, they stop fighting to band together. Clay patiently listened to their explanation as his understanding of the demon race grew.
"By the way, that vampire from earlier is from the pride domain," Lilith clarified.
"Alright, I get where you are coming from, but I can't make a decision like this on my own. So, if possible, can you wait for me to talk to Sapphire?" Clay answered.
"Of course, take as much time as you need." Lilian comforted.
Afterward, they spent the next hour or so discussing the upcoming school year. Eventually, the sisters leave Clay alone to think more about their offer. While walking back to their campus, both sisters talked about the meeting.
"I must admit when you told me about sir Clay, I thought you were joking," Lilian said.
A faint blush was on Lilian's cheeks as she talked about Clay. As a succubus, what she found attractive compared to other races was quite extreme. Succubus live by feeding on the life force of any sexual parents they can get their hands on. Thus, when they looked for a mate, it would always be someone with a massive amount of life force energy. From what Lilian could tell, Clay was the perfect mate. If she had not been raised better, Lilian would have jumped his bones.
Lilith, seeing her sister's lustful, near ravenous look, flashed a cunning smile. When she first saw Clay, she also felt that terrifying ravenous hunger. For normal succubus, once they reach a certain amount, their lustful hunger would kick. Once their carvings settled in a succubus, they sought ways to satisfy it. Lilith and her family were slightly different, however, since they were royal succubus. In their case, the hunger would only kick in when they met their perfect mate.
After their first meeting, Lilith immediately recognized Clay as her, so she brought her sister to meet him. However, she never thought Lilian would also react to him who, which gave her an idea. In her eyes, Clay was the pinnacle of mates. Since that is the case, then he was the only man in existence who deserved her and her beloved family. Just imagining herself, her noble mother, and her elegant sister panting under the same man filled her with excitement.
Of course, until her beloved Clay was ready to claim them Lilith decades to keep her glorious dream hidden. Speaking about Clay, he immediately went to study the golden dragon technique after the succubus sisters took their leave. Since learning about formations and arrays, Clay better understood the technique.
"When I first got the technique, I would study it every day, but as time passed, I started to worry about it less." Clay lamented.
Sitting in the lotus position, Clay closed his eyes, remembering the chant. As he was reciting, Clay noticed something he hadn't done before. If, at first, the technique only outlined how to control elements. Now, it depicts different strikes. Each had an element embedded in them to enhance its power.
[You have deepened your understanding of the golden dragon technique. Learn the Art:Dragon King's fist.]
The night he was soon passed with Clay further studying his newly understood arts. When the sun rose in the sky, he had just finished his meditation. As Clay opened his eyes, there was a change in his demeanor. While he deepened his understanding of the silver and golden dragon techniques, Clay also absorbed more knowledge. Before last night, Clay preferred his human form. Now, he wanted nothing more than to take on his dragon form.
"I guess the more inherited memories I receive, the closer I get to a Dragon's state of mind," Clay thought aloud.
Sighing, he gave up thinking about it and prepared for the first day of classes. At Freeman Academy they went by a more free learning curriculum. Students were mostly left to their own devices, with professors occasionally having lectures. In other words, students were expected to learn things on their own. Clay questioned how that would help them succeed, but Maria explained how it works.
Although teachers rarely gave lectures, they were available to answer any questions 24/7, which allows each student to go at their own pace without feeling pressure. Of course, that was excluding core classes. Entering the classroom, which was big enough to fit fifty people, Clay spotted a familiar face. Hongnu was seated in the mid-row of tables. She was alone, with everyone trying their best to avoid her like the plague.
Clay's situation was much different from hers, which wasn't that shocking. After all his temper tantrum from before caused quite the bit of destruction. There were rumors already circling around that if you so much as look at him wrong Clay would rip out your beating heart. Obvious to the fear and panic he spread to all freshmen Clay found a seat next to Hongnu.
"You do realize there are other seats right" Hongnu stated.
"You're not wrong buy for some reason everyone is afraid" Clay joked.
After that brief exchange she proceeded to pretend Clay wasn't there. Soon the teacher arrived and class officially began. The teacher whose name is Garrett introduced himself as their homeroom teacher as well as the World history professor. He then explained the only classes they were required to attend were the general Ed ones. Meaning the rest of their time was for either self study or attending any lectures that may interest them.
Hearing that Clay immediately started to think about using his free time to grow his hoard that he has been neglecting. Soon his general Ed classes came to a close so he decided to tale look around the school. While walking around he came across a build that looked alot like an adventure guild hall. Curious he decided to take look inside which as he expected was a guil hall. The only difference is that instead of people with varying age they were all young. Just like the ones he has been to the receptionists desk was directly in front of the door.
Wanting to know if they were any good quests he approached the desk. Waiting for him with a big smile was a human girl who looked about 18. She had wavy chestnut hair and emerald green eye. She had a warm smile on her face as if she was welcoming any who see it. Clay having already seen enough beauties was calm as he walked in front of her.