Chapter 159: Daker Demon’s Joyful Gathering
“Magical Beasts” are usually one-star cards with 100 points in Magic, Attack, and Defense.
However, the base power of the “Magic Bullet Spell” is only 100 points.
Even with the injection of Magic, the “Magic Bullet Spell” might increase in power, but the actual damage it causes remains limited.
Yet, below, Eevee had been watching with keen interest.
When Shiweite’s Magical Beast was struck from the sky, Eevee casually gave it a swipe!
…
As the two Golems were successively broken, Shiweite clenched his teeth slightly and summoned his last Golem—the Golem he created using the “Basic Conjure Method” in class!
This one-star Golem, like the others, couldn’t escape Eevee’s onslaught and quickly suffered a bitter defeat.
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“Battle ends!”
“Victor: Dark Demon.”
With all three of Shiweite’s Golems defeated, Professor Jones judged that Shiweite no longer had the ability to stop Dark from attacking the Mana Guidance Ball and promptly declared the winner.
[End Phase]
The text displayed above the Spellboard changed once more.
According to the normal procedure.
Next should be the phase for interaction (mockery), collecting cards, and declarations.
The victor would be interviewed and make an announcement.
The loser would leave some parting words like “the green mountains remain, the waters flow on.”
The duel would then come to an end.
But the atmosphere within the classroom wasn’t as intense.
Shiweite left the Competitors’ Platform early with a gloomy expression.
Dark also collected his cards and left the platform after his victory.
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“How does it feel to win a duel?” Professor Jones asked as Dark walked back.
Dark sighed slightly, “It’s okay, just a bit dull.”
Professor Jones nodded, “Indeed, this wasn’t a balanced duel. Perhaps second-year matches are more suitable for you.”
Dark paused for a moment, “Second year?”
…
With Dark successfully filling in, the 9 to 5 round went smoothly.
The tournament progressed to the fourth small round, 5 to 4.
Professor Jones singled out Dark again, making it 4 to 3.
These remaining four contestants first faced off in pairs, deciding two winners, who then competed for the final spot.
By the time the first round ended, it was already past one o’clock in the afternoon.
Professor Jones gathered the students of the Noble Academy again and announced loudly, “The first round ends here. Winners, don’t get too cocky; losers, don’t lose heart. No Duelist is unbeatable.
As a professor, I hope you all learn from this experience. Next, I will announce the晋级名单. First, Dark Demon!”
Dark, who had only appeared once during the fill-in round, stepped forward.
“Diana Gretbail!”
Diana shyly moved next to Dark.
“Teddy Dolong!”
The red-haired boy stood tall, eyes full of fighting spirit.
“Johnny Yorkson!”
A tall, thin student walked out, head taller than his peers.
Professor Jones glanced around, nodding contentedly, “The four of you will represent our Noble Academy in the second round of duels this afternoon. I won’t say much, just bring home the championship.”
“Yes!”
Dolon’s resounding response echoed throughout the venue.
The other three looked somewhat awkward.
Professor Jones couldn’t help but laugh and clap, “Now, you have one and a half hours to eat and rest. At two-thirty, gather here again. Dismissed!”
…
The young magi immediately dispersed.
Rose hurried over and started playing with Diana.
The trio chatted as they walked and soon arrived at the canteen.
Even at one o’clock in the afternoon, the food in the canteen remained plentiful.
The halfling chefs always ensured the food stayed at a certain temperature to maintain its quality.
Dark ordered a few dishes and sat down at an empty table.
After a while, Diana and Rose took their seats.
Like most midday meals over these three months, the three of them ate lunch together.
Diana stuffed a piece of roasted mutton into her mouth, cheeks puffed up, and asked indistinctly, “Dark, how did I do today?”
Dark recalled briefly.
Diana’s performance among the first-year students of the Noble Academy was indeed quite excellent.
Her bear series Golem was powerful, and unexpectedly, she not only had a Golem card obtained by “betting,” but also had a few extra Magic Spell Cards.
Especially one of the cards, “Bear’s Strength,” which helped her turn the tide in the final duel of the first round!
Thus, Dark carefully said, “You did very well.”
Diana felt both shy and proud after hearing this, and couldn’t resist wanting to share her “little secret.”
But Dark raised his index finger as a reminder, “The conjure method of Mana Cards cannot be casually disclosed. For Magi, every formula is a great treasure.”
“It’s fine,” Diana wasn’t too concerned, “I just found some notes in a book and followed them, and it worked.”
Dark said sternly, “That’s still your opportunity.”
Diana replied, “Women’s talk.”
Rose kept looking between the two and couldn’t help but smile.
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This lunch was also filled with joy.
The chill of winter seemed to have been dispelled.
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In the afternoon, a little after two.
The young magi who should have been wandering in Traveler’s Street returned to Battle Hall #1.
Four professors gathered to discuss the morning’s first round, individually commenting on the students under their charge.
As the conversation continued, they inevitably focused on several key individuals.
Claire, in charge of the Fool’s Academy, sighed, “This year’s Fool’s Academy still needs to grow. Since my own student days, their talents need time to mature.”
Professor Lily glanced at her, “Like Peter Sherwich?”
Professor Shylph glared at her, warming up the conversation, “Sherwich is indeed a prime example of slow and steady growth. Lily, doesn’t our Mana Academy seem to have many outstanding students this year?”
Lily smiled, “Yes, our Dark Demon is particularly outstanding.”
Professor Jones rolled his eyes, “You wish you could tie him to your feet.”
Lily proudly added, “Of course, he is Lily’s precious little heart.”
Claire frowned involuntarily.
Professor Shylph sighed, “Let’s get serious. How did Sarah Swati perform?”
Professor Lily straightened her expression, “She has reached the level of applying knowledge practically. They say she is the granddaughter of an ancient sage?”
Claire lightly interjected, “Actually, her daughter.”
Lily was taken aback, a look of disbelief on her face, “Really? An ancient sage can be that old!”
Claire responded, “Have you heard of ‘old but strong’?”
