Demon King Academy

**Demon King Academy Delsgade** (魔王学院デルゾゲード, *Maō Gakuin Deruzogēdo*?) is an educational institution that gathers those who had inherited the blood of the Demon King of Tyranny and raises them to become Demon Lords, the ones responsible for governing the demons.

## Overview

Its ultimate purpose is to find and welcome the reincarnation of the Demon King of Tyranny. However, the academy also plays a role in selecting demons who are deemed worthy to govern the different areas of Dilhade in his absence. Because a handful of this year's incoming students are very promising, they are called the Cohort of Chaos, among which many could potentially be the reincarnated demon king.

After the Demon King Reordination Ceremony, the abolishment of the segregation of demons with the support of several high officials and the Seven Demon Elders led to a new order of egalitarianism to be established between the royal and the mixed-blood demons. Thus, the academy's rules and regulations were changed completely. All types of races, including pure spirits and humans of all suitable ages, were allowed into the academic institution to strengthen and support the new order of equality. New and proper enlightening education have been implanted as the students are being taught to surpass the limitations of their biases.

The building is the former Demon Castle Delsgade, where the Demon King once lived. After his death, it was repurposed into the academy. Because the castle is still the same, Anos can use the spell *Delsgade* to summon it. If students are inside when this happens, a replica created through *Iris* appears to take its place. Most students won't notice the switch unless they have good Magic Eyes.

## Events

* Exams
* Lessons
* Events

* **Entrance Exam**: To enroll in Delsgade, one has to pass the magic power assessment and aptitude test. But before they can do so, they must first pass a practical test. Candidates must win against five opponents in the arena, where they can use any weapons and gear of their convenience. In addition, members of the royalty have special privileges, such as choosing their opponents and having outsiders help them. After the abolishment of the segregation of demons, the royals have lost all their privileges.
* **Team Exam**: A test that determines how well students can use *Gyze*. Two teams face off against each other, and the battle lasts until the "king" of one side is removed, or they can no longer maintain *Gyze*.
* **Dungeon Exam**: Students form groups to explore the dungeons beneath the castle and bring back any magical tools, armor, or weapons they find to earn points. Any item obtained in the dungeon belongs to the group leader.
* **Gairadite Expedition Test**: Students have ten days to reach the human capital of Gairadite from the Demon King Academy, or they fail and won't be able to participate in the academy exchange. Students are not given directions so that they can choose any route.
* **Inter-Academy Exam**:

* **Greater Magic Class**: A special lecture taught by Ivis Necron about Great Magic to help students understand the depths of magic better.
* **Great Demon Sword Training**: Training to prepare students for the Demon Sword Tournament, since the chosen students will have to compete against more experienced and skilled people.
* **Swordsmanship Training**: A training lesson given by Shin Reglia about swordsmanship.
* **Lost Magic Lesson**: Students use the magic *Gatom* to teleport to Gairadite.
* **History Lesson**: Students are taught the true history of the world.

* **Demon Sword Tournament**: A tournament that decides Dilhade's top swordsman. Swordsmen from all over Dilhade come here to prove themselves, and the winner earns renown.
* **Academy Exchange**: Students under Menou Historia will attend the Hero Academy for a class exchange.

## Notable Places

### Arena

*Main article: Arena*

The location where the practical exams and the Demon Sword Tournament were held. It's the perfect place to assess combat capabilities or spectate skilled fighters.

### Union Towers

There are several towers on the grounds of Delsgade, and some of them are provided as places for union activities, where students on campus engage in common hobbies and interests. In other words, it's a place for student clubs to gather. It is also the headquarters of Anos Fan Union and the Unitarians.

### Enchanted Forest

*Main article: Enchanted Forest*

A training ground for students, the inter-team battle exams are taken here. Students can go out here because of its vast space and restorative properties.

### Dungeon

Students come here for the dungeon exam. The founder's scepter is found on the lowest floors, but no students or even teachers have made it that deep.

## Uniform and Badge

* Badge types
* Anos's badge
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There are two types of uniforms, black and white. Students who wear black are honor students, the pure-blood demons. They are exempt from the entrance exam, though they still have to participate in the practical exams. After the Demon King Reordination Ceremony, the system of white uniforms for mixed-blood demons and black uniforms for the royal families was abolished, and students could choose their uniforms freely. There was an opinion to abolish white uniforms and black uniforms, but Anos decided to leave this uniform, which was divided into two demons, as a commandment.

The badge shows the results of the magic power and aptitude exam. The more lines and vertices one has, the better they did. The cross badge that Anos possesses means "Misfit", the person furthest away from a demon king. Anos is the first to be branded a misfit since the academy's foundation, due to the false history of the fictitious Demon King Avos Dilhevia. Upon the revelation of "Avos Dilhevia" and the true identity of the Demon King, the badges have come to have little meaning as the students were now judged through their growth, not through their stagnant power.

## References

1. ↑ Light Novel Volume 4 Act 1, Chapter 29
2. ↑ Web Novel, Arc 5, Chapter 5
3. ↑ Web Novel, Arc 5, Chapter 13
4. ↑ Light Novel Volume 4 Act 1, Chapter 6
5. ↑ Web Novel, Arc 5, Chapter 4
6. ↑ Likely a First due to being part of the Cohort of Chaos.