Konoha: Naruto will win no matter what choice he makes! Chapter 017

Released on June 17, 2025

Character name suggestions: Cynthia, Dark.Demon, Dark.Demon

“Welcome to St. Marian Academy!” 185

In the magnificent hall, sacred hymns soared, and the velvety, smooth, pitch-black curtain slowly parted. Stepping onto the stage was the most beautiful and noble lady of St. Marian Academy—Principal Cynthia St. Alte! 38

The nine elves surrounding the Archmage transformed into flowers and fireflies, rendering the stage dreamy and beautiful.8

Four lavishly decorated long tables were set up in the hall, illuminated by thousands of candles floating in mid-air above them.23

The candlelight reflected on the golden plates and silver goblets, refracting a dazzling, dreamlike spectrum of colors.4

By the time Dark.Demon came back to his senses, he was already standing on the stage, with Principal Alte, whose fragrant aura wafted beside him.18

Memories rushed back like a flood.5

Dark recalled his past life’s memories.7

“St. Marian Academy… isn’t this the academy from that ultimate hodgepodge Galgame that was heavily criticized before release but then everyone clamored for after it came out?” 216

“Duel! St. Marian Super XX Academy!” 367

In the Galgame industry, where most of the budget was typically poured into exquisite character art while the plot was carelessly thrown together, “Duel! St. Marian Super XX Academy” could be considered a rare breath of fresh air.54

Although its plot framework was almost entirely copied from “Harry Potter,” its power system borrowed (plagiarized) from card games like “Yu-Gi-Oh!”, and the character art on its duel cards came from various popular anime, the various elements unexpectedly combined to form an interesting game.148

Even without pursuing the female characters in the game, one could still derive immense enjoyment from it.30

“Duel! St. Marian Super XX Academy” even became a “card game starter” for a long time, with various “harmonious” versions sweeping the domestic pirated game scene.160

However, Dark, holding a righteous heart, firmly upheld morality and resolutely refused to touch this “plagiarized + pirated + H” trash game. Thus, he only heard bits and pieces of its settings and plot.31

He vaguely remembered that the final BOSS of this game seemed to be a noble young master named Dark.Demon.69

As the Duchess’s only son, Dark.Demon played the role of Draco Malfoy in the game, serving as an early antagonist who constantly opposed the protagonist in the academy. Later, it was suddenly revealed that he was a descendant of the Demon God. Finally, after the resurrected Demon King was defeated, his bloodline awakened, and he transformed into the final Great Demon God, also giving the protagonist the chance to defeat him and seize his fiancée! 83

Speaking of which, Dark.Demon was truly a tragically fated character; even his name translated to “Dark.Demon,” practically a clown destined for tragedy from the very beginning. Emmm…37

Wait, why does that name sound so familiar? 22

Dark.Demon’s face gradually turned pale.14

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“Dark.Demon, Dark.Demon…” 49

The comfortable, warm breeze-like call in his ear jolted Dark out of his shock.1

He struggled to control the trembling muscles in his face and turned to Principal Alte.8

Principal Alte possessed silver hair as pure and flawless as moonlight, and beneath her long eyelashes were a pair of blue eyes that seemed capable of drawing one’s soul into them.12

As a conquerable character in the game, she was the moon of St. Marian, the most beautiful symbol. Her luxurious gown, tailored two sizes smaller than her true measurements, accentuated the silver moon necklace draped across her chest, making it appear exceptionally white.34

Dark realized he was at the St. Marian Academy’s opening banquet, as the first freshman to undergo the academy’s sorting test.8

He tried hard to recall his experiences after his rebirth.

After his past life’s memories returned, this life’s memories, conversely, became blurred.6

But combining them with the original “Harry Potter” setting, he finally remembered.13

St. Marian Academy was the only academy in the kingdom capable of rivaling the Sacred Rites Academy. The academy itself was divided into four houses.2

These four houses were: House of Nobles, House of Knights, House of Mages, and House of Fools.76

Students of the House of Nobles were all pure-blooded nobles of esteemed status.47

Students of the House of Knights were all brave and righteous, like knights.23

Students of the House of Mages were the inheritors of knowledge, learned and wise.23

Although students of the House of Fools did not yet possess the bravery of knights or the wisdom of mages, they were innocent and pure, holding the greatest potential! 143

Dark was not overly nervous about this.

Before the awakening of the Demon God’s bloodline, even the academy’s sorting card should be unable to detect it.

He was the Duke’s son, the most noble bloodline below the royal family! 5

He would certainly be assigned to the House of Nobles.

Otherwise, this broken game wouldn’t be able to proceed from the start…

Having calmed down, Dark glanced at the first-year freshmen’s section, but it was hard to spot anyone resembling the original protagonist among the dense crowd.

Thus, Dark realized—he didn’t even know the original protagonist’s name! 158

But it didn’t matter. As the son of the hero who sealed the Demon King, he would soon stand out like a firefly in the dark night.13

Dark took a deep breath and said, “Principal, I’m ready.” 19

“As expected of the only son of the Demon family.” Principal Alte smiled slightly.11

Among the nine elves flying around her, a small griffin-like elf flew towards Dark.5

When it flew in front of Dark, what was originally an empty beak now held a magic card with a crown, a lance, a magic book, and the Tarot card “The Fool” on the back, and a blank front.59

“Take the sorting card in your hand, Demon.”

Following Principal Alte’s instruction, Dark drew the magic card from the elf’s beak.4

“Now, cover this sorting card with your right hand over your left, think about what you like and what you want, and the sorting card will guide you.” 45

“Alright, Principal.” 1

Dark narrowed his eyes and began to imagine.

His knowledge of that game was truly limited. He only knew that as a villainous BOSS who ran through the entire game, he would bring about his own demise after awakening his demon god bloodline.

And the awakening of the demon god bloodline seemed to be on the day of his coming-of-age ceremony.

Before the awakening of his demon god bloodline, although he was at odds with the original protagonist, these were just minor skirmishes and did not escalate to a life-or-death situation.

His fiancée—the most popular female character in the game—only despaired of him after he transformed into a demon god, thus giving the original protagonist an opportunity to take advantage.145

So, as long as he found a way to suppress the power of the demon god bloodline before his coming-of-age ceremony, he would still be the Duke’s son, not only high in status and power, but also with a fiancée who would remain loyal to him no matter how bad he behaved! 38

…

Perhaps it wasn’t so bad after all? 3

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Dazzling white light spilled from his palm, and Dark felt the sorting card radiating heat, as if it were printing.30

Principal Alte’s gentle voice sounded again: “Demon, hold up the sorting card and show this year’s new students how to correctly perform the sorting ceremony.”

“Alright, Principal.” 2

Dark moved his right hand away and saw that the sorting card indeed displayed a crown, symbolizing nobility.

He then raised the sorting card high, infused it with magic, and activated it.

“Bang!”

Points of light, like fireworks, suddenly shot out, forming a giant golden crown in the air.7

The sorting card cried out: “Dark.Demon, House of Nobles!” 16

“Oh oh oh!” 7

Cheers gradually erupted from the long table where the other students of the House of Nobles were seated in the hall!

“Dark.Demon, the only son of the Duke known as the Valkyrie, has indeed been assigned to our house!” 43

“OMG!” 15

It seems the young master is quite popular in the House of Nobles? 4

Dark’s lips curled slightly, and he lowered his hand.3