Chapter 180 We Are the Champions
On the Red Side competitors’ platform.
Dark couldn’t help but cover his forehead.
The match had essentially concluded by now.
Deoxys held the Blue Side Mana Guidance Ball, ready to shatter the Life Barrier at any moment.
Sarah’s deck was quite helpless against this high-star Magic Golem with built-in control skills.
Even if she sent her own Magic Golem to sacrifice itself, it would only work if Deoxys played along.
In fact, Dark hadn’t given Deoxys any such instructions; everything was done on its own!
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Sarah Swati clearly knew that the outcome had been decided.
She summoned the “Magic Bullet Spell” merely to vent her anger.
But she didn’t expect that this magic bullet would only fuel her rage even more!
“Calm down! Calm down! Think about what Father would do…”
Sarah forced herself to look away from Deoxys, recalling various proverbs told by the ancient Sage.
What did they say? “A gentleman takes revenge, waiting for the right time.”
What about “Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west; the dragon slayer becomes the dragon!”
“Ugh, what nonsense is this?”
Finally raising her head, Sarah glared as hard as she could at the opposite side’s Dark, regardless of whether he saw or not, she gathered her Mana Cards and recalled the three Magic Golems on the field.
“The humiliation I suffered today, I, Sarah, will never forget!”
She turned to Professor Jones and said, “Professor, I concede!”
Professor Jones laughed heartily and announced immediately, “This competition is officially over, and the champion—Noble Academy, Dark Demon!”
Applause erupted.
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To Sarah, Deoxys’s behavior was extremely detestable, but from the audience’s perspective, it was clear that this Magic Golem was simply too powerful!
The final match had many twists and turns, though not particularly intense, it was full of psychological battles.
It was quite commendable.
Both Dark’s Moon Eevee and Dark’s Deoxys left an overly profound impression!
When Dark descended from the platform, he was greeted by cheers from his classmates.
Just as he said before, he brought back the championship with everyone’s hopes.
As for the 5000 credits as the champion’s reward, it was truly a lifeline for him!
“At last, I have enough money to prepare Christmas gifts!”
Looking at the Noble Academy classmates he usually didn’t interact much with, Dark thought about giving each one a gift, like chocolate?
After all, chocolate wasn’t expensive.
1 credit could buy a large bar of chocolate.
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“Dark, what are you thinking?” Diana patted his shoulder.
Dark replied, “I’m thinking about how to use the 5000 credits.”
Diana immediately pouted.
Rose smiled, “This time, the top ten all received credit rewards, right?”
Diana became happy again.
Such simple children.
Actually, Dark felt somewhat envious.
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This class competition was especially formal, even the award ceremony.
Only eight students were called to the center of the venue and encouraged and rewarded by the deans of various academies.
Finally, as usual, the champion gave a speech.
Dark stepped forward and glanced at the eager students.
Compared to the previous class competition, this champion seemed more credible, and it looked like more people would listen attentively.
Professor Jones asked, “Demon, what are your thoughts on winning twice?”
Dark smiled, “Same as last time, it’s quite an honor. Everyone has made great progress, so I always feel like I might lose if I’m not careful.”
Professor Jones said, “That’s not what someone with a perfect record should say. Humility is indeed a virtue, but being overly humble…”
Dark interrupted, “Professor, I’m speaking the truth.”
Professor Jones didn’t get annoyed; she paused and changed the subject, “Then, as last time, would you mind sharing your recent learning insights with the students?”
Dark smiled, “I’m very willing to share and grow together with my classmates.”
Professor Jones slightly pursed her lips, “Then it’s your turn.”
Dark nodded and turned his gaze toward the four squadrons of students.
He organized his thoughts and said, “Last time, I mainly talked about the importance of self-restraint and mentioned balancing work and rest. I believe that helped some of you.”
Emma below nodded vigorously.
Dark continued, “This time, let’s change the topic and talk about desire!”
“Desire is the original driving force behind human actions.”
“Whether it’s eating, sleeping, or reproduction, all stem from the desire to survive.”
“Only by facing our desires head-on can we be motivated to move forward.”
“Some think desire and self-restraint are conflicting, but they aren’t.”
“In my view, they complement each other!”
“Facing and acting upon my desires is one reason why I stand here.”
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Dark never lied; both times he spoke from his true feelings.
These were what he called “learning insights.”
He didn’t think what he said was necessarily right.
But he didn’t intend to be vague either.
As before, the choice lies with the individual.
Knowing and practicing, or knowing but not practicing—it’s up to oneself.
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Little did Dark know.
This time, the one who truly took his words to heart was Wit Gold.
Wit’s eyes were filled with confusion: “Facing my desires, what exactly are my desires?”
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Dark shortened his speech to under ten minutes.
He finished before some students started yawning.
Then, Professor Jones affirmed his speech and praised him a few words, thus concluding the class competition satisfactorily.
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Afterwards, the first-year students rushed to the cafeteria. After dinner, they dispersed.
Since Christmas was approaching, today was the third Friday before Christmas. Traveler’s Street already had Christmas decorations, and there were rumors of circus performances.
So many people couldn’t wait to go to Traveler’s Street.
The atmosphere of Christmas was growing stronger.
Dark declined Diana and Rose’s invitations and returned to his dorm alone.
He didn’t forget to extract today’s “Bliss.”
Today was December 8th. The “Pride” stored in Worm Branch had 1 point, and “Bliss”…had reached 10 points!
10 points of “Bliss” was enough to craft a new “Bliss III”!
After today’s class competition, Dark increasingly felt that the “Bliss III” made with the Goddess’s “Bliss” was inconvenient. He needed his own “Bliss III”!
Additionally, the “Pride II” he still had was actually defective.
The 180-minute CD was extremely inconvenient.
The next two days would be perfect for extracting “Pride,” and 3 points of “Pride” could make a new “Pride II”!
During critical moments, he could alternate between them.
