9 Elysia.

"How long have I been sleeping?"

Alex gently awoke and gazed out the window at the lovely surroundings.

"You're awake."

Alex gazed at the woman whose body was covered with flowers.

"You are..."

"I'm Dryad, and you're in Elysia."

Alex looked around, and the atmosphere was tranquil.

"Is this an elf village?"

"Yes."

"You've been somewhat injured; rest up; we'll discuss later."

Dryad turned and walked out.

"Noah, how long have I been sleeping?"

[One month.]

"How many years have passed?"

[You've been in the devil world for four years.]

"That means I'm 14 years old."

"I wonder how my father was."

"Does Nero deliver letters from time to time?"

Alex whispered as he stared up at the sky.

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It was four years ago.

"Is energy sufficient to travel to the devil world twice?"

Alex has already mastered time and space magic. There were no opponents in the Black Clover the world to his magic and strength. Julius' magic was also ineffective. He has no interest in the devil hosts from the Spade Kingdom.

Noah informed him that she could open a portal to the devil world, which had a weak connection to the black clover realm. Despite his eagerness to visit a world other than the Devil's, Noah lacked unique energy.

He may lose communication with this world if he enters the devil world. He may or may not return. So he arranged for Nero to deliver the letters regularly. Since he was seven years old, Nero has been following. Alex already knows Nero's identity.

So he entered the devil's realm and took the name Noah. He remembered the devil world as a desolate place where the sole source of entertainment was hurting one another.

He was tormented at first as well, but he endured and obtained vital information. Megicula took Astaroth's place because he was not in the devil's world. He then began fighting devils, but he never killed anyone.

Supreme devils observed him as well, but they assumed he had copy magic that could duplicate other magic. When he confronted Megicula and Beelzebub, however, the scenario changed when he employed gravity magic to defeat them.

Lucifero, who was at the lowest level, noticed and joined the attack. They almost murdered him at one point. In near-death situations, his body evolved, and Noah saved him countless times.

As time passed, he outnumbered them, so they tried to seal him without hesitation. Alex constructed the illusion of self-destruction and entered the space and time tunnel. He was severely damaged during this process.

To be honest, Alex went insane multiple times, and without Noah's assistance, he might have changed into one of the terrifying devils.

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"Noah, "How was my body?"

[Your body was slowly healing itself; full recovery will take a year.]

"Thank you for saving me several times."

[No, I saved myself as well.]

Alex studied his body and smiled. There were numerous dark injuries. He can change into the devil's form.

Alex also met the Licht children in the evening.

"Thank you for rescuing me."

"There was also my selfishness."

Alex didn't get it.

"The fact that you aren't astonished to see us shows you know who we are."

Alex did not respond.

"I received divination three months ago to save the man who will fall at the Elysia."

"He'll bring more surprises to Elysia."

"That's the divination I got."

Alex is aware that the dryad possesses the talent of prophecy. But he didn't believe there would be any prophecy about him.

"You remember how your tribe was wiped out?"

"Yes, because of the devil."

"I would have lost both of them if it hadn't been for the sealing mage." 

"I'm sure they'll resurrect soon."

"But I can't get in touch with them, and they're full of hatred."

"Even if they know the truth, they will not just believe." "The devil has already corrupted their thoughts."

"How about I fill Elysia with their laughter?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about what you're thinking."

"Seriously...are you serious?"

"That's correct, but you must assist me."

"Of course, we will do everything you want to do."

Alex, who has spent more time with devils, is aware of forbidden magic. He can easily revive them if he wants.

"You know information about souls, right?"

"OK, it was ultimate magic."

Alex was meditating beneath the tree, surrounded by pure mana, which he inhaled. He healed six months later and immersed himself in elven techniques. He has a hazy concept of the Soul as well. He also noticed a slight boost in his soul.

In his previous life, star visuals to build soul strength. Although the techniques were described in novels, he wants to see whether he can imitate them.

Alex's body trembled as time passed, and there was an explosion in his consciousness, followed by a chilly sensation. Alex was able to visualize a star, although a hazy one. He felt as if his soul had been strengthened.

Alex opened his eyes. His mind and body were at ease.

"Play with us, brother."

The small girl inquired eagerly.

"Don't bother big brother, Elira."

"Brother, Alex, did I bother you?"

"No."

He then spent some time playing with them.

"Are you leaving us, Big Brother?"

Elira inquired, her eyes welling up. They have no contact with others.

"Don't worry, I'll be back after I have my grimoire."

"That's my promise."

"Ok."

Alex also said his goodbyes and appeared in the house he built in Hage village. He noticed Nero nesting in the tree.

"Nero."

Alex performed a spell on Nero, and when she spotted Alex, she mumbled his name.

"Alex."

Nero struck her words and spoke.

"I can speak."

"It's a spell of mine."

"Have you sent my father letters every month?"

Nero gave a nod.

"March is here, and it is time to receive the grimoire."

With that, he headed toward the church.