Let's Train Heroine

Chapter 193: Heroine's Love Become Evil

The Labyrinth of Echoes was a dungeon where time flowed differently. A single day outside equated to a month inside.

This was why Lucan was able to clear the dungeon and reach Maris just in time as she was falling.

He carried Maris to his room, laid her on the bed, and then retreated to his study, where he sat down and opened his notebook.

In the game, the Dark Crow appeared much later, but in this world, it emerged far too early, destroying the entire Solaria Sanctum. This was one of the greatest tragedies in the world, and now many were investigating it. Numerous matters needed to be addressed.

Lucan was relieved to have Kerum. He could handle everything for Maris, ensuring she wouldn't need to worry.

However, now Lucan had to be concerned about the Evil Magician. In the game, after the Dark Crow was slain, the Evil Magician would be born.

There was a high possibility that the Evil Magician would arise and attack cities, countries, or even entire kingdoms.

Once the Evil Magician attacked, it would fall upon Maris to deal with him.

"Wait a minute, Kerum is still alive, isn't he?" Lucan suddenly recalled.

In the game, the Evil Magician was a Kingdom-Class threat, and Maris, after reaching Kingdom-Class herself, was able to defeat him. However, in this world, Maris had already surpassed that level years ago, advancing to Empire-Class, though she still had some difficulty controlling her power.

On the other hand, Kerum was a genuine Empire-Class powerhouse, fully capable of wielding his strength. In the game, he died due to a rare poison, but currently, he was alive. So why not have him handle the Evil Magician?

Lucan considered the idea, but then shook his head. Maris's saintly powers were the only way to kill the Evil Magician. Kerum might be able to defeat him, but he couldn't destroy him.

In any case, defeating or even killing the Evil Magician wasn't Lucan's primary concern. He was confident enough to face that threat. His real worry was related to another Evil Magician.

According to the White Pegasus, there would be two Evil Magicians. Lucan knew about one from the game, but he didn't know anything about the second, which was unsettling and worrisome.

"Well, let's deal with becoming the Evil Magician first," Lucan thought. He could worry about the rest later.

He took out the seven ancient beasts' blood, which he had already mixed into a small vial.

To become an Evil Magician, one needed a vast amount of Dark Mana and something related to the Seven Divine Beasts Era.

By obtaining the Eye of Obsidian, Lucan had acquired a significant amount of Dark Mana, and the ancient beasts' blood was directly tied to the Seven Divine Beasts Era.

All he had to do was drink the blood, and he would become an Evil Magician. But this transformation would normally take a thousand years, which was why Lucan had ventured into the Labyrinth of Echoes.

After defeating the final boss, he had obtained the Heart of Eternity, which allowed him to control time to a certain degree.

Using the Heart of Eternity, Lucan could speed up the process of becoming an Evil Magician.

Lucan at his desk, his eyes fixed on the small vial of dark crimson liquid in front of him. The blood of the Seven Ancient Beasts swirled slowly within the glass, thick and potent.

With a slow, steady breath, Lucan uncorked the vial, the sharp, metallic scent of the blood filling the air. He hesitated for a moment, reflecting on the enormity of what he was about to do. Then he brought the vial to his lips and drank.

The blood was thick and bitter, burning as it slid down his throat. Instantly, he felt its power spreading through his body, a wave of searing energy that pulsed through his veins. His heart pounded violently in his chest as the dark mana surged within him, intertwining with his soul. The room spun, his vision blurring, and his body trembled as the ancient power took root.

Lucan gritted his teeth and reached for the Heart of Eternal, a small, crystalline orb. The Heart allowed him to manipulate time on himself . Clutching the Heart, he activated it, its soft glow filling the room. The very air around him shifted. What would take a thousand years, he would now accomplish in mere moments.

The process of becoming an Evil Magician was agonizing. Time warped around him as the blood's power intensified, reshaping his body and mind. His muscles tightened, his bones ached, and dark mana coiled within him like a living, breathing entity. His skin began to pale, veins darkening beneath the surface, and his eyes—once clear and sharp—flickered with an ominous, violet hue.

The Heart of Eternal pulsed in his hand, forcing time forward, accelerating the transformation. He could feel the essence of the Seven Ancient Beasts within him, roaring to life, merging with his very being.

Moments passed, though they felt like an eternity. The transformation slowed, the dark mana settling within him, subdued but ever-present. Lucan dropped the Heart of Eternal onto the desk, its glow fading, as he took a shuddering breath.

He had done it.

Lucan stood, feeling the raw, overwhelming power coursing through his body. His hands crackled with dark energy, and his mind was sharper, more attuned to the darkness that now lingered at the edge of his consciousness. He walked over to the mirror, staring at his reflection. His once familiar face was now changed—his eyes glowing faintly with violet light, his skin paler, almost deathly.

"Evil Magician…" he whispered to himself. He had become most hated person in the world. Not that he care.

"But I need to do something about this apperance," Lucan thought and he closed eyes and soon his appearance returned to what it was before.

Lucan also understand that he was Empire Class strong person, and he could control his power perfectly. If Lucan didn't had Eye of Obsidien, then he wouldn't able to control this vast mana and power.

"As for abilities, then like Maris i can develop abilities according to situation," Lucan understand his power as he study it. He felt like he need to go some empty place to test his power.