Dekan’s match No. 288 was somewhat sick.
Within the Phantom Canyon.
The preparation time had gradually passed.
But neither side showed any intention of starting the fight.
“Could you please tell me who instructed you and the specific details?”
Dekan asked with a warm smile on his face.
“No, I can’t…”
Belika hugged her head, her face pale.
If she disclosed those details, she would have nowhere left to hide.
She had just realized that she got terrified all of a sudden, which made her lose her mind and answer Dekan’s questions.
Not a word of what she said should have been spoken!
Although it was a well-known fact that the Northern Kingdoms had troubled Dekan.
But coming from her as a witness, it carried a different weight.
“Do you really think they can protect you?”
Dekan’s meaning was clear.
The Rebirth Church couldn’t do anything against an entire kingdom.
But if they wanted to torment someone in that kingdom,
It would be a piece of cake for any Archbishop.
“I…”
Belika was plunged into extreme internal conflict.
She wanted to run, yet dared not.
It seemed like Dekan’s ultimatum to her.
If she fled in front of Dekan, she would probably lose any chance to negotiate with him.
Compared to the precarious present world where she would die anytime,
The Phantom Canyon, where she had to confront Dekan directly, gave her a sense of unimaginable security.
But if she revealed those secrets as a witness,
Not only would she lose all her value to Dekan, but she would also face retaliation from the Northern Kingdoms.
Even if she were to die, she couldn’t divulge the secrets.
Belika gritted her teeth, tears streaming down, afraid of making any sound that might startle the person opposite.
She regretted why she had to mess with someone she shouldn’t.
No…
That night,
She was certain.
Dekan wasn’t human, but a race that shouldn’t exist in this world.
The upper demon’s pupils revealed by him couldn’t be mimicked.
Only by witnessing them in person could one feel the suffocating sensation that made their soul tremble.
“…”
Seeing Belika seemed unwilling to speak,
Dekan sighed.
It appeared that the psychological impact on her was not enough to make her completely surrender.
Dekan was not particularly interested in pursuing the Northern Kingdoms endlessly.
The punishment had been enough.
Sometimes, not retaliating and letting the opponent live in constant fear was also a form of revenge.
But if there was an opportunity for fun, Dekan wouldn’t let it go.
To take full advantage of this opportunity and make Belika spill everything,
More psychological pressure had to be added in the Phantom Canyon.
Dekan actually had a backup plan.
It was a technology he had never tried before.
It should terrify Belika.
To what extent it would scare her, Dekan wasn’t sure.
Because he was also conducting “scientific research.”
“Do you know? You’re quite fortunate now.”
Dekan looked at Belika with full sympathy.
“Because you’re still seeking survival.”
Belika: “Huh?”
“When you reach the point where you start seeking death, you’ll understand what I mean.”
Belika looked at Dekan’s horrifying smile.
Even though he was smiling like an angel at that moment,
She still felt as if this person had become the darkest darkness in the world.
“Both Archbishop of Destruction Evans and Archbishop of Corruption Fahim, their thoughts when they died were pleading for me to kill them, you know?”
As Dekan’s words echoed,
The surrounding mountainous terrain that surrounded them started to malfunction uncontrollably.
Then a violent wind began to rage, turning the environment dark as hell.
Belika stared with wide eyes at this drastic change in the Phantom Canyon,
Not understanding what had happened at all.
Even she sensed that she couldn’t see the prompts from the Man-made Shadow World anymore!
It seemed like this so-called safe environment of “Phantom Canyon 2.0” has been completely taken over by Dekan.
“You can choose to flee the Phantom Canyon, but nightmares will eventually find you again at some point.”
Belika: “Please spare me…”
Dekan’s final warning eliminated Belika’s impulse to escape directly out of the Phantom Canyon immediately.
And this scene change,
In reality, was due to Dekan having just triggered a spell card.
“Illusionary Barrier”
“Category: Spell Card”
“Rank: Purple Rare”
“Class: 5”
“Effect: After activation, it will consume a large amount of mana, and the surrounding environment will be projected as a scene experienced by the user.”
“Note: Dekan’s custom improved version”
This purple spell card is purchasable, mainly used for living magic.
Such as theatrical performances, party projections, etc.
It is also one of the basic spell structures that make up the start of a man-made shadow world.
Although the manifested illusion scene can be adjusted according to the user’s will,
Due to the large mental strain on the user, creating a fictional large scene from scratch and maintaining its stability is extremely difficult,
It might even cause the breakdown of the user’s will or the collapse of the scene.
Therefore, a scene that the user has personally experienced and has a deep impression of is often projected to avoid any slip-ups.
It is rarely used in battle because of its immense consumption,
Also, it can’t change the real terrain and has no enhancements to battle attributes.
However, this card in Dekan’s hands became a pure intimidation countermeasure.
Furthermore, Dekan improved this card,
It will blend seamlessly with the projection of the Phantom Canyon. If used within the canyon itself,
The effects are more realistic, with no trace of spell card activation, making it difficult for identification spells to detect.
In the Phantom Canyon.
Belika was already petrified with fear, lying sprawled on the ground.
The reason the scene was so terrifying
Is because the scene Dekan simulated was —
The Demon King’s Tomb.
All around, it seemed the Demon King’s specters were roaring.
The little hill before her eyes had transformed into a mountain of the Demon King’s decaying bones.
At the top, there was a throne seemingly made from broken fragments of Demon King’s tombstones.
Welcoming the ultimate demon king from the realm of demons who existed since its birth to its destruction — the ultimate in evil, madness, and chaos.
And Dekan had used the “Blood Mimicry” to transform into a male demon,
While also simultaneously with Master, had regained his state from within the Demon King’s Tomb.
Dekan held a pitch-black longsword that emitted ominous demonic energy.
The sword’s hilt shaped like a demon’s head, letting out an ear-shattering roar, with bloody tears streaming down its eyes.
He walked step by step towards the throne, sat down,
Then planted the sword into the ground, emitting a wailing hum, and activated the “Three Corpse Frenzy” spell.
Continuous demonic cries and roars battered Beika’s eardrums, causing her already trembling body with red eyes to tightly cover her ears.
Her tears streamed uncontrollably, her eyes dull and full of despair,
Murmuring words incoherently and incomprehensibly.
Not only did she seem to be almost on the brink of madness, but her body was also completely uncontrollable.
Dekan, seeing Beika’s state, was slightly surprised.
The effect was better than expected.
Actually, the spectacular visuals were about half from the environment, the other half from the sword in his hand.
“Bachelor’s Despair Sword”
“Category: Equipment Card”
“Rank: Orange Epic”
“Class: 5”
“Effect: When swung, it can produce Bachelor’s wailing sounds, causing mental intimidation to all enemies and reducing their resistance to mental magic.”
“Note: Have you heard Bachelor’s wails?”
This sword had no offensive power. Essentially, it was a ceremonial sword that wasn’t sharp, not even suited for peeling fruit.
Just its appearance was horrifying, and the special effects would lead one to suspect it was of legendary rank.
It was a weapon that Dekan made using the “Bachelor’s Heart of Fear,” a purple rare material obtained during the Shadow World Demon Academy’s Adventures as the core component.
In fact, Dekan had not initially put too much hope into this card.
It was expected that making it into a purple rare quality card would have sufficed.
He didn’t anticipate making an orange epic card this time.
Considering the card design and the rank of the core material, it had a tiny chance to be an epic.
Unexpectedly,
Perhaps due to the deep bond between him and Master Bachelor, along with the numerous memories, feelings, and soul that were poured into its creation,
It turned out to be an epic piece, which greatly surprised Dekan.
Dekan, looking at Beika with contempt,
“You’ve got one last chance.”
“NO!!”
Beika, screaming in a high-pitched tone as if she’d gone mad, expended her last ounce of strength like a lunatic.
She now only wished to die.
But she also knew that dying here wouldn’t solve the problem.
She would be safely transmitted out of the Phantom Canyon.
And she was certain that Dekan’s warning would come true.
She would face a never-ending nightmare in the real world.
Dekan, observing Beika’s condition, believed it was better to back off.
If pushed further, Beika might indeed go insane.
So Dekan temporarily withdrew the sword imbued with his Master’s despair and said calmly,
“I promise you, if you fully expose the crimes of the Northern Kingdoms, then everything before will be forgiven. I will no longer trouble you and guarantee your safety in Dekan’s name.”
When mentioning the words “everything”, he deliberately emphasized them.
He believed Beika could comprehend the implication.
Beika’s vacant eyes gazed blankly for a few seconds and then clutched onto Dekan as if it was her lifeline and cried out,
“I accept! I will tell you everything!”
…
And so.
A match was turned into a public interrogation by Dekan.
Many grand authorities from the Northern Kingdoms watching the match grimaced and turned off the broadcast.
Dekan might not bother them anymore in the future.
But the Kingdom Union seized an excellent opportunity to oppress them.
That was going to be a headache from now on.
Inside the Phantom Canyon,
Dekan finally seemed satisfied.
“You can leave.”
“Hmm…”
With Dekan’s permission, Beika shakily surrendered.
Her figure gradually faded and disappeared in the Phantom Canyon.
The celebratory message “Winner: Dekan!” began to display in the air above the Phantom Canyon.
Dekan stood up from the throne, raised his hands, and stretched with a relaxed expression.
Like a young man soaking up the sunshine on Saturday morning after just waking up,
“This one-sided crushing match is really boring.”
After making this comment, Dekan also chose to exit the Phantom Canyon.
…
“Does this guy even know he’s in a match?”
“One-sided crushing? Have some shame!!”
“You know what, in this round, Dekan did at least enter the match, which is already better than last time.”
All the spectators noticed.
As long as it was Dekan’s match, the style was always different.
And whether it could even be called a “match” was debatable.
Although from a competitive standpoint, every match with Dekan was undoubtedly terrible,
It also began to make people look forward to what antics he would pull on the next round.
The program effect was beyond what regular competitive matches could offer.
Moreover, the spectators didn’t know,
When Dekan truly unleashes his full potential, what would he look like?
In the short post-match interaction,
Dekan’s opponent, Belika, had already been taken away by Kingdom Union investigators.
And Dekan also started the post-match interview.
The host maintained a professional smile and asked Dekan,
“Firstly, congrats on Dekan advancing to the semifinals, truly deserving of the title as everyone’s top pick for champion! But there’s a question we’ve always had, who do you consider to be your biggest rival in this match?”
After hearing the question,
Dekan shook his head.
“Ho ho, I don’t have any rivals. At least I need someone Archbishop level from the Rebirth Church to even be worth watching. I defeated two Archbishops when I was 16, how about you?”
When Dekan said this, it seemed like he was scanning the direction where the other competitors were.
Dekan’s arrogant statement obviously caused an uproar.
“But speaking of enemies, there is one.”
Regardless of how the journalist asked, he had already decided to divert the topic to this matter today.
Dekan’s gaze sharpened, pointing at the camera.
“Lord of Calamity, it’s your turn next, wait for me.”
Dekan boldly challenged Lord of Calamity with confidence!
Dekan’s flamboyant display instantly blew up the scene.
“For this sentence alone, I support you to win the championship!”
“Archbishop of Pain is stronger than the Lord of Calamity! Who’s with or against!”
“Let the mouse-hearted Lord of Calamity taste the true underworld! Archbishop of Pain! Can surpass even the underworld!”
Cheers and cries of elation echoed from the stadium, reverberating across the city!
Everyone knew.
Dekan might be arrogant,
But he had enough reason to be proud!
Even if his methods were infuriating,
At this moment, everyone was absolutely certain that if it’s Dekan, he will definitely expose the Lord of Calamity!
Poison fighting poison!
Dekan is the most poisonous!
Moreover,
After this competition, many participating players would likely use the reward “Divination Chance with the Ninth-Rank Epic Astrologer Card” for personal or national benefits.
Even if some players are willing to use it for “divining the identity of the Lord of Calamity,” they wouldn’t dare to announce it openly like this.
Dekan was the first.
To publicly declare war on the Lord of Calamity!
Such audacity is beyond what others could match!
In the stands,
Alice had already become a spinning top with excitement towards Mia!
She also wanted to act like this once!
Teacher Cat:”…”
Teacher Cat looked at Dekan’s “I kill myself speech” and now had a thousand words of critique that he wanted to express.
But he couldn’t say it, like not being able to post in a novel forum.
