Chapter 480: Moon Goddess Armed VS Silver Wolf Knight (6k)
Tears of failure may be bitter, but the fruit of care is sweet.
For the first time, Deoxys let go of her stubbornness and behaved like a child less than a year old in front of Dark, rather than the most sensible and worry-free leader she was known to be.
Even the golems couldn’t help but want to comfort her.
Even the Lion Beast, who had lost to Deoxys, felt compelled to cheer her on.
But then, an atmosphere destroyer appeared suddenly.
Camilla, after dealing with Diana, walked over, crossed her arms, and looked down at Dark, saying, “Dark, shall we spar?”
Dark lifted his head, showing a surprised expression.
Camilla smiled and said, “The Duke wants to see your strongest armed conjure.”
“Strongest armed conjure?” Dark frowned slightly.
Camilla explained, “Battle is the best test. Your mother wants to know how far you’ve progressed in your research on armored conjures. Of course, you can use your own weapon.”
She then raised her hand and pointed to the solo sword sheath floating in the air.
Dark’s eyes gained a more serious look: “So, removing the limits on weapons and armors?”
Camilla nodded, “That’s one way to understand it.”
“Alright.”
Dark patted Deoxys’ back and stood up.
Deoxys wiped away her tears and looked at the solo sword sheath swaying behind Dark.
The solo sword sheath extended a blade, reflecting a faint light.
Deoxys nodded at it and reached out to grab it; the solo sword sheath flew into her hand immediately.
Then, Deoxys handed the solo sword sheath to Dark.
Dark took it, picked three cards from his deck: “Solo Sword Sheath,” “Soul of the Moon Goddess I,” and “Wish Die.”
He held the three cards between his thumb and index finger, rubbing them, and spread them fan-like.
“I only have these three cards for weapons and armors.”
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Camilla carefully examined the three mana cards. With all her chakras open, her acute perception immediately detected the unusual aura emanating from the three mana cards.
She showed a slight surprise and then turned to look at Alvaraite, saying, “Alvaraite, why don’t you take over?”
Alvaraite shook her head slightly.
Camilla teased, “Just kidding.”
She then asked Diana to watch from the side and smiled at Dark, “I didn’t expect you to conjure such a level of armed form in your first year.”
Dark smiled in response, “After all, I got my mother’s treasure.”
Camilla nodded, “I heard it was the Trinity Armored Conjure Array, didn’t I? It’s rare that you managed to learn how to use it.”
Dark said, “It took many failures before I figured out something. It was also good luck.”
Camilla shook her head, “There isn’t much luck involved. Come on, it’s time to get started!”
She then turned and walked onto the field.
Of the three mana cards in Dark’s hand, Camilla had seen two of them before.
Like the Solo Sword Sheath, it belonged to one of the students in her learning group.
She had long known that the Solo Sword Sheath could transform into a “weapon form.”
But she never imagined that the “Moon Maiden” was actually a weapon or armor!
“I didn’t notice any traces at all.”
Camilla tapped her forehead, thinking she might have been too relaxed after the battle, making her senses dull.
But in reality, the “divinity” leaking from the “Soul of the Moon Goddess” had blinded her perception.
As early as when the “Soul of the Moon Goddess” was arranged under the name “Moon Maiden” in Mrs. Cook’s learning group, three out of the four tutors had noticed the extraordinary nature of this mana golem.
However, “Silent Sage” Cyrus was more focused on observing the golems’ intelligence, while Ms. Plant was obsessed with the infinite possibilities of the Trash Slime and the “Herbivore” ultimate skill of the Big Milk Jar, so they did not pay attention.
These tutors who passed the “trust” review from the beginning were absolutely trustworthy in terms of personality.
They certainly wouldn’t be tempted by a “god card.”
“God card!”
“Still an armed god card!”
“And he conjured it himself!”
Camilla stopped at an appropriate position, then picked out a “weapon card” and released it on the spot.
Similar to Alvaraite, Camilla was proficient in various weapons, with her strongest being her fists and feet, but in battlefield combat, she used a “spear”!
As the summoning light dispersed like stars, a divine spear with a faint silver glow appeared in Camilla’s palm.
The body of the divine spear itself wasn’t particularly unique, but the handle was engraved with black runes, and the tip was made of a transparent metal that allowed light to pass through completely.
When wielded quickly, the tip would disappear from human vision, causing fatal misjudgments for the enemy.
Moreover, it had no tassel, making the entire spear seamless, thick, and long, exuding a powerful aura.
“The spear is called Fenrir,” Camilla said softly, lifting the spear slowly.
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“Fenrir?”
Dark observed the spear closely, sensing a threat from it.
Fenrir was a giant wolf in Norse mythology that devoured the gods’ king Odin during Ragnarok—the previous myth.
In this world, Fenrir was a legendary magical wolf, its greatest feat being the consumption of the moon!
A divine spear named Fenrir might be related to this aspect.
“Perhaps it has the ability to devour magic power or life force.”
Dark thought for a moment and deduced something from the brief information.
Then he raised his hand and muttered, “Solo Sword Sheath, weaponize.”
“Clang!”
The solo sword sheath immediately retracted its ribbon, closed its eyes, and transformed into a weapon form.
Holding a holy sword, although it couldn’t fully utilize its intrinsic traits, its surface abilities were still sufficient.
The ultimate skills “Chain Slash” and “Sword Dance,” even in their castrated forms, were not to be underestimated.
Furthermore, after Dark’s armed evolution, he became a six-star mana golem, gaining a “+300 star attack bonus”!
“Uncle Camilla, I’m starting now.”
Seeing Camilla stop moving after manifesting “Fenrir Gun,” Dark reminded her slightly.
Camilla’s lips curled, and a long-dormant fighting spirit surfaced in the depths of her eyes.
“Come, let me see your divine armed form!”
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Outside the arena…
Diana and Aurora both wore expressions of shock after hearing Camilla’s words.
After Dark entered the arena, Diana squeezed next to Aurora and started chatting familiarly.
Aurora couldn’t help but ask, “Sister Diana, does Dark really have a god card?”
Diana averted her gaze, “How should I know… I’m just a bear.”
Alvaraite’s tone stuttered, and she hurriedly said, “It’s normal not to know. After all, even the God Cards are top-secret in the hands of ordinary people.”
But as they spoke, a small head popped up between them.
The Vampire Noble cheerfully said, “Hehe, so Aurora-senpai didn’t know about it?”
“Me?” Aurora turned her head in surprise.
“Mm-hm,” the Vampire Noble nodded repeatedly, then quietly pointed at the “Soul of the Moon Goddess” still unmoved here, whispering, “It’s been here all along.”
“It?” Aurora turned her head with confusion, only realizing when she saw the Soul of the Moon Goddess being pointed out by the Vampire Noble.
“Who is it?” Diana looked bewildered.
“Cough.”
The Soul of the Moon Goddess found itself the center of attention, feeling a tinge of joy within.
Instinctively enjoying the sensation of being noticed by many, it wished to become the focus of everyone’s attention.
However, Dark had specifically told it that in front of outsiders, it must call itself “Moon Maiden” instead of revealing its identity as the “Moon Goddess.”
Otherwise, it would bring great obstacles to its “resurrection” path.
Since it was related to “resurrection,” the Soul of the Moon Goddess naturally complied obediently.
“I am Mo—”
At that moment, chanting resounded from Dark in the field.
“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning!”
The form of the Soul of the Moon Goddess rapidly faded away.
In Aurora and others’ astonished gazes, the silhouette of the Soul of the Moon Goddess appeared behind Dark Demon.
She spread her arms, embracing it from behind.
Above her head hung a silver mirror.
Radiant light burst from the depths of the mirror, instantly shining through and illuminating Dark Demon’s entire body.
Lustrous silver light wrapped around him like moonlight.
His life form underwent dramatic changes under this silver light.
That was not just a “digital beast evolution” to a higher tier; it was also a human transformation into a digital beast.
In the increasingly intense light, Dark Demon’s figure quickly elongated, transforming from twelve years old to eighteen—revealing his adult height.
Silver armor materialized around his body, shimmering on the surface.
Such a magnificent phenomenon captured the attention of everyone outside the arena.
Aurora and Diana’s half-open mouths revealed their adorable expressions.
Claire on stage also showed a look of shock.
Being deeply knowledgeable about life, she could almost instantly discern Dark’s change.
That was absolutely not a mere “armed transformation”!
Indeed, the first time she saw Dark use “armed evolution,” she saw through its essence.
Similarly, Alvaraite also noticed the difference.
Even the Valkyrie, who knew more about “armed” transformations than anyone else, rubbed her eyes, wondering if she was seeing an illusion.
She knew of the existence of the “Soul of the Moon Goddess” and had seen Dark use “armed transformation” in his dream during the Mana Train incident, and had been looking forward to what kind of transformation it was—real transformations, not fake ones!
Whether it was the belt-based Kamen Riders or her twelve golden sacred suits, they were merely outer shells.
If the inner substance changed, it wasn’t “armed transformation”; it was a “transformation spell”!
Speaking of “transformation spells,” Dark’s “transformation spell” assignment was still pending…
Alvaraite took a deep breath and continued to watch the field.
Since her son had already brought her countless surprises, one more wouldn’t make much difference.
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The one who truly felt it most profoundly was Camilla, who was facing Dark directly.
Camilla clearly sensed Dark Demon’s aura rising in leaps and bounds.
When the silver armor tightly adhered to his body, filling the gaps with flowing silver light, that aura finally reached its peak!
Light instantly converged.
Dark Demon’s “Moon Goddess” form was displayed before everyone’s eyes.
It was a tall and graceful figure, not skinny at all.
The silver armor closely fitting his body flowed naturally, without any stiffness like traditional armor.
The V-shaped facial armor gave him an extreme sharpness.
Half of his face revealed from beneath the purple mask was exquisite, making one want to lift the mask to see how handsome he would be as an adult.
In fact, both Alvaraite outside the arena and Claire on stage struggled to hold back.
Diana and Aurora stared wide-eyed.
Aurora couldn’t help but murmur, “So this is how he looks as an adult?”
Diana asked in confusion, “Isn’t it invisible?”
Aurora replied, “Feel it with your heart.”
Diana: “Huh??”
…
Dark’s golems weren’t seeing his “Moon Goddess” form for the first time, yet they were still enchanted.
That figure was god-like in beauty.
Even the maids watching as spectators couldn’t help but be drawn to it, unable to look away.
…
“This is divine armed? What a huge surprise!”
Camilla took a deep breath, as if she saw the Valkyrie in Dark.
No, the Valkyrie could never have forged such terrifying armed at this age!
She clearly recognized that after Dark “dressed up,” he had become a six-star golem.
Six-star, the third star in the second tier.
Not very high in the golem ranking system.
Camilla even had confidence in defeating him bare-handed, and quite easily.
But her senses told her that this six-star “golem” clearly had the strength of an eight-star top-tier!
Indeed, it was true.
The passive ultimate skill of the “Moon Goddess”—”Divine Rank Armed”—granted it a staggering increase of 1000 points in both magic attack and defense, making its original 3000 points in each category become 4000!
A super waistline of 4000 points couldn’t be found even among eight-star golems.
Only nine-star golems might have such strength.
How could a student who had only attended Saint Maryann Academy for one year possibly forge such a level of divine armed?
Camilla dared not think further.
She couldn’t help but praise, “Too strong! You’re the most talented magus I’ve ever seen!”
“Flattery,” Dark opened his mouth to speak.
After the armed evolution into “Moon Goddess,” his life form was based on a digital beast, naturally allowing him to speak.
Just that his voice had clearly shed its childish naivety, taking on a mature male tone.
That slightly low voice seemed naturally charming, drawing people in unconsciously.
Camilla observed with pure eyes, deeming that Dark’s current stance had the “Charm” ability, and guessing he still retained a deadly skill to enhance its effect.
She couldn’t help feeling a bit wary, gripping her “Fenrir Gun” tightly!
This divine spear, which had accompanied her through countless battles, was always her source of confidence.
This time, it was no different.
With this spear in hand, one could walk the path of great power!
“Come at me! Don’t tell me you’re just a silver spear made of tin!”
She suddenly cried out, and instantly the spear moved like a dragon!
That cold glint appeared, as Camilla moved with the spear, making it impossible to distinguish whether she was holding the spear or the spear was dragging her. All one could see was her transforming into a silver arrow!
“Whoosh—”
The air was torn apart.
The invisible tip of the spear swiftly attacked.
Dark held the “Solo Sword Sheath,” and if he met the enemy with a sword, his strongest attack could reach 5800 points!
That surpassed the basic value of the third tier, comparable to a powerful assault from the fourth tier!
A mana spirit card exceeding nine stars would be at the fourth tier, but there was no upper limit.
It represented infinite possibilities!
Facing the “Silver Wolf Knight” Camilla’s spear attack, which was as powerful as a rainbow, Dark fearlessly thrust his sword forward.
Although the change in his posture wasn’t significant, his strength had been completely concentrated at a single point. This sword fully showcased the results of his two weeks of practice, and with the enhancement of his basic strength, it unleashed a terrifying force!
“Boom!”
The tip of the sword met the spear tip.
Yet, a burst of air exploded.
A massive shockwave suddenly spread outwards, causing dust on the battlefield to rise instantly.
But the little dust did not obscure their figures.
Such a shockwave was not enough to shake them.
The second spear…
The second sword…
Both sides continued to advance without pause.
“Silver Wolf Knight” Camilla, with her fierce and cunning nature like a wolf, had pushed her strength and technique to their limits.
Her expertise in moon magic made her a solitary, high-standing wolf dancing under the moon.
Although she did not participate in the final battle against the Demon King, Camilla was undoubtedly a formidable warrior, not inferior to the Lord of Montiel Farley.
Using only a long spear, she withstood Dark’s fierce attack with an unstoppable momentum.
“Yah!”
Suddenly, a loud shout echoed.
Camilla took a sudden step forward, her silver hair fluttering even without wind, starting from her feet and bursting forth with a strong surge of energy.
Vaguely, a full moon appeared behind her head.
Her skin surface transformed into pure moonlight.
Those silvery moonlight rays formed a “great aura,” concentrating light points fiercely towards the tip of her spear.
Clearly visible.
The transparent spearhead of the “Fenrir Gun” was filled with silvery moonlight.
Dark thrust another sword, and that spearhead exploded with a terrifying force far greater than before.
His expression changed slightly, and he immediately altered his sword’s trajectory, sliding the tip down the spearhead and then quickly pushing it aside.
“Clang!”
For a moment, Dark felt mana flowing away from the contact point between the sword and spear.
But Camilla clearly had control over it, preventing the core ability of the “Fenrir Gun” from going out of control.
“Is he holding back?”
Dark couldn’t help recalling his battle with Diana.
Though he appeared calm and unaffected by the defeat, even consoling the defeated mana spirits, fundamentally, he was not someone who took victory and loss lightly.
Losing was losing.
Phrases like “next time we’ll do better” were merely for others to hear.
If possible, he would have returned to fight again immediately!
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Undoubtedly.
Camilla’s challenge ignited his fighting spirit.
Even knowing that she was a hero in times of war, surely much stronger than Diana.
He responded without hesitation.
Being able to use mana spirit cards—even just for armor and weapons—he could display the true strength of a magus.
Dark DiMont never feared battle.
Perhaps Camilla intended to test the strength of his armor from a senior’s perspective.
But sorry.
Dark had always been determined to win!
“First, I need to let her know that this water can’t be held back!”
At that moment, his aura surged dramatically!
It was similar to Camilla’s “Mighty Moon Wheel” aura, yet fundamentally different.
Dark sheathed his sword, holding both handles upright in front of him.
Immediately, a violent surge of air rose from beneath his feet.
Whirling upwards, it formed a violent storm around him.
“What’s this?”
Camilla had never seen Deoxys and Lion Beast perform their holy sword techniques and knew nothing about the Solo Sword Sheath’s ultimate skill.
Though Dark lacked the qualities of a hero and couldn’t fully unleash the power of the holy sword, he could still perform half of the “sword dance,” increasing his base attack by 50%.
The three stats boosted by the ultimate skill “Divine Rank Armed” were of the same nature as Deoxys’ “Sacred Ring,” classified as the most fundamental “base attack.”
Therefore, with the “Moon Goddess” having a base attack of 4000 points, a 50% increase would be 2000 points!
Dark’s feet slightly shifted, his aura still rising.
His studies of “aura” seemed to make him more adept at invoking the “sword dance.”
The blade of the Solo Sword Sheath was already entangled with a surging aura.
That overwhelming aura not only rose but swirled like a small tornado, startlingly.
Camilla sensed the terror and suddenly tightened her expression.
Her Fenrir spear trembled violently, emitting faint howls!
Camilla retreated slightly, slowly raising her long spear.
The fighting spirit deep in her eyes was gradually showing.
A warrior’s intuition made her realize.
If this continued, she wouldn’t be able to hold back much longer!
Her fingers were already trembling…
“Yah!”
Dark DiMont suddenly shouted lightly.
The “sword dance” reached its peak.
Then, without waiting for Camilla to show any other intentions, he advanced quickly, as if treading dance steps. The long sword, wrapped in a violent aura, ferociously slashed toward the spear named Fenrir!
And Camilla’s eyes finally revealed undeniable excitement.
Years as a housewife hadn’t dulled her fighting spirit.
In this moment of rekindled fighting spirit, she felt she had never left the battlefield.
“Roar!”
An extremely furious wolf howl exploded in the void.
Camilla activated her seventh Vajra Wheel, releasing the “Wolf Aura” within instantly.
It fused with the “Moon Aura” from the eighth wheel, rising together.
Her Fenrir spear had completely manifested a tangible shadow of a magical wolf.
The terrifying wolf, biting fiercely upward!
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