Chapter 377: Dark Demon’s Lucky Familiar (4k)
The senior just now still had commendable professional spirit; he performed quite convincingly, successfully arousing the guests’ desire to spend.
And these models that were hastily made within half a month were also quite exquisite.
Even if they were not rarities, they wouldn’t make people feel like they weren’t worth it.
—They were truly exquisite, and completely different from some shoddily made handcrafted items.
While Dark was marveling at the craftsmanship spirit of Saint Maryann Academy, he was also checking the guidebook.
The school administration had basically followed his suggestions for planning.
Not only did the guidebook indicate the star ratings of the mana spirits, but it also graded them based on popularity.
In the future, when the sales of these model eggs spread, there would be popularity voting, and the grades would be reset according to the votes.
Currently, there were only five popularity grades, marked as A, B, C, D, and E.
For example, both “Heavenly White Dragon” and “Red Spine Black Dragon” were A-rated mana spirits.
Their rarity was also extremely high, with only three being produced currently.
Among them, the moving models like “Mana Chess” were called “Mana Models,” even more rare.
As for S-level (ultra-popular) above A and F-level (below average) below E, they were all part of existing plans but not yet implemented.
S-levels would likely be adjusted upwards from A-level in the future, while F-levels would be selected from E-levels.
To live up to their names.
Furthermore…
Each region had its own unique mana spirit models, which could only be bought in that region.
There were also mana spirit models exclusive to certain holidays, available only during special festivals.
This Easter, there was a human-type mana spirit called “Luminous Priest,” whose popularity was very high.
“This…”
Dark suddenly brightened up, holding the guidebook upright for the little demon beast to see.
“Look what I found?”
Perched on Dark’s shoulder like an owl, the little demon beast looked puzzled at the model guidebook.
But after a while, its eyes widened.
Indeed, there was a “Little Demon Beast” model on the guidebook!
Perhaps because it had participated in a competition, the institution included it in the general mana spirit category along with other familiars.
Besides the little demon beast, the Deoxys model was also listed.
However, the little demon beast soon puffed up its cheeks because its popularity grade was E!
Whereas Deoxys’s popularity grade was D!
Why were two mana spirits that had only appeared once in official competitions rated differently in popularity?
The little demon beast felt indignant!
…
In anger, it whispered in Dark’s ear.
Dark couldn’t help but be taken aback: “Are you sure?”
The little demon beast nodded vigorously.
Dark then helplessly said: “Then pick one yourself.”
So the little demon beast jumped off his shoulder and landed on the edge of the table, selecting among the Easter eggs lined up.
—It wanted to get its own model to worship!
“Hey!”
Diana’s small head popped out from under Dark’s arm, looking enthusiastically at the little demon beast.
“Do you want to buy an egg? Two hundred credits can get you twenty!”
The little demon beast turned around and glared at her, its gaze becoming sharper.
Carefully observing the Easter eggs on display.
In a short while, most of the Easter eggs on the table had been bought or directly cracked open.
The mana spirit models that students opened were varied, mostly D and E grades, with only one reaching C.
Models like “Fortunate Koi,” a B-grade mana spirit, were completely absent.
Realizing this, the little demon beast felt relieved.
There weren’t many types of mana spirits in the guidebook, maybe fifty to sixty kinds, and its own model was the most common E grade, theoretically easy to obtain.
After a moment, the little demon beast, with a serious face, pointed its wing tip at one of the eggs.
It was similar to the egg it had drawn for credit tickets, mainly black.
It believed “black” was its lucky color!
…
“Is this it?” Dark asked again.
The little demon beast nodded solemnly.
Dark then paid ten credits and took out the egg, placing it in front of the little demon beast.
Standing on one foot, the little demon beast used another claw to grab the small hammer and forcefully struck the top of the egg.
“Crack!”
The shell of the egg shattered.
A brand new model appeared before everyone.
“This…”
“Congratulations! Congratulations!”
Just as everyone was stunned, the shop owner suddenly pulled a lever, causing streamers and confetti to spray down, covering the little demon beast.
The little demon beast looked disdainfully at the streamers hanging from its wings, shaking them off.
But when other students looked at it, they all showed envious looks.
C-grade mana spirit — “Gigant”!
As the pinnacle of three-star mana spirits, despite being ugly and unintelligent, “Gigant” did have some popularity.
That was the result of long-term accumulation of popularity by “Gigants,” far surpassing the “Little Demon Beast” and “Deoxys” that had only appeared once.
Speaking of which, “Deoxys” achieving D-grade popularity after appearing only once was already quite remarkable.
It probably benefited from the influence of “Bastemon.”
As for why the “Little Demon Beast,” also a fusion material for “Bastemon,” didn’t benefit similarly?
That was a matter of perspective.
…
Dark retrieved the “Gigant” model from the broken eggshell and smiled, putting it in his bag.
After all, the little demon beast certainly wouldn’t want this thing, and once the model eggs became popular, he could sell the “Gigant” to Wit and recover his costs.
Maybe even make a little profit.
In short, Dark Diemon made a small discovery today — the little demon beast seemed to have pretty good luck!
…
The little demon beast, who had “failed” on the first try, clenched its teeth and began picking the second egg.
The students surrounding the stall curiously watched this expressive mana spirit. Those originally wanting to buy eggs also stopped, focusing their attention on the little demon beast.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the little demon beast picked another egg.
This egg had strange patterns, and one side of the shell resembled a “comical” expression.
Dark paid ten credits as usual and placed the egg in front of the little demon beast.
The little demon beast took a deep breath, this time not using the small hammer, but directly pressing down with one claw, instantly crushing the top of the egg.
Then it peeled back the shell, revealing the model inside.
A-grade mana spirit — “Pure White Dragon Empress”!
“This…”
“This isn’t the second-tier mainstay of Silver Dragon Maiden, right?”
“It’s a dual-element light and dragon, humanoid, pure white and proud ice beauty, an extremely rare Pure White Dragon Empress!”
“Its popularity is not much lower than that of ‘Heavenly White Dragon’!”
“Hold on, I remember the guidebook showing it as A-grade… So A-grade mana spirits are this easy to draw? Boss, give me an egg too!”
But the boss blinked, rubbed his eye, and was so surprised that he forgot to pull the lever for celebration.
“What are you doing? Getting a C-grade model in one go is already very lucky, okay? Drawing an A-grade in the second attempt? Should I keep doing business?”
While internally complaining, he didn’t forget to collect payment.
The “Pure White Dragon Empress” model inside the egg was indeed exquisite.
It had dragon horns on its head, a cold face, and a white battle robe tightly fitting its graceful body, perfectly highlighting its figure.
A spear slanted behind, exuding a blood-red glow.
Radiating fierce combat intent!
Although it wasn’t a “Mana Model,” the value of this “Pure White Dragon Empress” could be clearly seen from its appearance.
Dark actually had a deep impression of this “Pure White Dragon Empress.”
Senior Pandora had danced with it during the Halloween party.
Later, in the experiment to refine the “Fusion” card, she had summoned it.
Dark always felt that its spirituality was higher than that of ordinary mana spirits.
Its intelligence level might not reach 3.0, but it should be comparable to a familiar at 2.5.
Seeing this A-grade model, Dark was naturally very pleased.
Looking at the little demon beast’s disgusted expression, Dark smiled and put the “Pure White Dragon Empress” into his bag.
“Do you want to buy another egg?”
Dark asked proactively, his attitude much warmer.
But the little demon beast stared fixedly at the eggs on the stall, now deeply doubting whether its model was even here.
Spending a tenth of 200 credits, it already felt a bit heartbroken.
If it couldn’t open another one, should it try the next one, or the one after that?
Who would pay for the credits spent?
The little demon beast had no way to earn credits, every bit spent was a loss.
Thus, the little demon beast realized.
It shook its head vigorously and immediately thought of a clever plan.
…
Thus, after about ten minutes, Dark bought an E-grade “Little Demon Beast” model with low popularity and not cute at all from a senior girl.
It only cost ten credits.
The little demon beast got its model and immediately beamed with joy.
It planned to place this model on the bookshelf in its bedroom, letting those disrespectful seniors know what it means to be “envious, jealous, and hateful”!
In this battle…
The little demon beast spent 30 credits and obtained an E-grade model “Little Demon Beast,” leaving 170 credits.
Dark Diemon spent 0 credits and obtained a C-grade model “Gigant” and an A-grade model “Pure White Dragon Empress,” winning big!
…
Afterwards.
Although Diana had some interest in the model eggs, she didn’t buy any due to spending too much today.
Rose, however, bought an egg purely as a memento of Easter.
She put the bought model egg into her bag, hanging it from her forearm, and didn’t rush to open it.
The three of them wandered around Traveler’s Street for a while and returned to the academy on schedule.
…
At eight o’clock sharp in the morning.
Most of Saint Maryann’s students gathered and entered the Saint Maryann Outdoor Duel Arena.
This giant building resembling a Roman coliseum seemed like a ferocious beast lying dormant on the earth, exuding a fierce and primitive aura.
But after passing through the massive door like a gaping mouth, that fierce aura suddenly weakened significantly.
Human presence diluted the primordial wildness.
Only the eternal fighting desire etched in the bone marrow remained unchanged!
Dark and the others had been to this duel arena before, but entering it still gave them a sense of excitement.
Near the entrance, the staff of the Dueling Club stood in the middle, setting up a notice board.
Club President William and Vice President Inea also participated, guiding the audience to the left passage and directing the competitors to the right.
Due to the unprecedented “mass elimination” mode of this Easter Duel Festival, which had no requirements for entry qualifications, the number of participants far exceeded previous years.
Almost half of the academy’s students wanted to participate in the mass elimination, and a rough estimate put the number close to three hundred.
Given the size of the arena, it could accommodate three hundred people, but maintaining stable order wouldn’t be easy.
“Remember to save a spot for me!” Diana reminded Rose again, pulling her hand.
Rose lifted the bag containing the Easter eggs and pushed her away: “Alright, go ahead quickly. You might qualify.”
“There’s no way,” Diana glanced at the right passage.
The participants were densely packed, and many of them were well-known seniors.
If one accidentally offended them during the mass elimination, they could only accept quick elimination.
On the contrary, if one was lucky enough, they might avoid those people, quickly hunt ten mana spirits, and directly qualify.
But there were too many people this time.
The rule of qualifying with ten points might change.
The specific rules would likely be announced after the number of participants was counted at 8:30.
This included the required points to qualify, the exact number of qualifiers, etc.
In short, although Diana said she wanted to “experience it,” she really wanted to qualify.
Even if she was eliminated in the first round, it was still a precious opportunity to compete against second and third-year duelists.
People around her were constantly leading.
To catch up, one had to pay a price.
Diana didn’t want to fall too far behind.
“Hold on for me, Dark!”
…
Dark waited until Diana returned before walking into the competitor passage together with her.
He looked at the groups of contestants around him, thinking about how the school administration would handle the issue of “field teams.”
Since it was a mass elimination, if it wasn’t chaotic, what would be the point of calling it a mass elimination?
“Probably random placement will disperse people. But they might not have noticed this issue, as it’s the first time trying this mode, and some flaws are normal.”
Dark shook his head.
When soldiers come, we’ll meet them; when water comes, we’ll dam it.
