On Date 12, at the 11th hour, Lucifer Kaito, Minister Egaso, and Assistant Viron arrived in Vetako Kingdom's capital, Vivita, located on the shimmering coast of the Zeno Continent.
The city was breathtaking—alive with bioluminescent lights, emerald domes, and spiraling towers submerged beneath enchanted water. Ethereal aquatic designs flowed across the streets like animated waves.
Lucifer stared in awe.
"Is Vetako Kingdom opposed to Oto Kingdom? Their magic… fire versus your water."
Minister Egaso smiled.
"No, sir. We are rivals, not enemies. Our king is ranked 7th in the World Sovereign Charts—higher than Oto's King Moto Fire. His name is Kaitya Kiarata, Water Five, a digital-era legend for growing kingdom wealth through strategic mana economics."
"His Majesty has requested a private meeting," Egaso added. "It will be held near Fountain Avenue, at the guest house."
They arrived to find King Kaitya seated with disciplined guards outside. Though his appearance resembled a 35-year-old human, he was in fact an ogre, aged 999—considered young among his kind.
Lucifer bowed respectfully as the king gestured to enter alone.
"Sit, Sir Lucifer," King Kaitya said. He gestured to his guards.
"Close the door. Cast Water Veil — Circle 56. It will silence all incoming and outgoing sound."
Lucifer nodded.
"Your Majesty, how can I assist with the Blood Palace case?"
The king raised a hand.
"Not the case... yet. First, I wish to explain why you were chosen."
He opened a scroll with glowing blue ink.
"Lucifer Kaito — Age: 28 (True Age)
Race: Hybrid Abyssal
Magic: Master of 5 Elements
Passive Spells: 5 Unique Systems"
The king continued:
Vision Eye — unlocked after mastering 500 Circle Spells. Allows you to see past and present at a glance.
Dark Nexus — earned from 300 days of repetitive training. It reveals possible dark futures.
Mana Conversion (Unlimited) — lets you absorb and recycle mana and spell . This is how you survived the Circle 200 spell without collapsing to eternal slumber .
Grand Desolution (Earth-Type) — grants full control over earth gravity and sands. gained from casting earth spells 100 minitues for 10 days .
Effective Spirit — gained from casting spirit spells 1,000 times. You can detect and tame spirits without magic.
"You are the first person ever recorded to wield five different passive systems," the king said. "Your academy records show you cleared three cases during study, prompting your principal to bump your rookie rank from 8000 to 5000. Now you stand at rank 2700."
Lucifer nodded.
"Well researched, Majesty. I'm honored you sought me out."
Lucifer tells -
"Your Majesty I, too, am not a normal detective ,I am a magical detective, and this city by yourself right because using water mastery: Water Manipulation—a passive spell of aquatic control."
Kaitya smiled.
"Well then, the moment has come. Let us move to the Royal Court of the Vivian Summer Palace.