Chapter 644 “Request for Subscription” – The Strongest! The Most Evil! The Fiercest! (10k)
“Roar——”
Under the influence of the “Pride” radiance, the already towering “Teratigermon” instantly grew taller, surpassing the height of the competitors’ platform in a blink, reaching over ten meters.
When the black light dissipated, the menacing skeletal dragon with white bones revealed its enormous form before thousands of spectators!
“Teratigermon” super-evolved into “Zombie Teratigermon!”
The flesh and skin of “Zombie Teratigermon” had long vanished, leaving only a terrifying, pale skeleton.
Upon its first appearance, it spread its arms wide, leaned forward abruptly, and roared fiercely.
The ghostly green flames burning in its hollow eye sockets wildly flickered.
Darkness enveloped its entire body.
Yet, unlike its first evolution, it did not completely lose control.
Despite just a trace, there was indeed still a shred of rationality deep within its eyes.
[Card Name: Zombie Teratigermon]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???????]
[Race: Undead]
[Attribute: Dark/Lightning]
[Magic Power: 2800]
[Attack: 3800]
[Defense: 3200]
[Ultimate Skills: Zero Cruise Missile, Annihilation Hunter, Curse Breath, Death Claw.]
In comparison:
After installing the “Mechanical Core,” the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” did not change in size, barely differing from the height of the competitors’ platform.
However, its silver mechanical body emitted a soft glow.
Its face mask slid upward, revealing a more refined human face.
Other details also showed noticeable changes.
The cracks on its body caused by “Stomp” and “Earthquake” were healing at a visible rate.
Clearly, the “Mechanical Core” had a powerful effect akin to rebirth for the “Ancient Mechanical.”
[Card Name: Ancient Mechanical Giant (Mechanical Core)]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ????????]
[Race: Mechanical]
[Attribute: Steel]
[Magic Power: 3600]
[Attack: 4000 + 300]
[Defense: 3500 + 300]
[Ultimate Skills: Million Ton Steel Fist, Mechanical Revolution, Hyper Nuclear Cannon.]
“The Ancient Mechanical Giant with the ‘Mechanical Core’ is truly complete!”
Else Kevin lowered the Mana Card held high, coldly gazing at the “Zombie Teratigermon” emitting a terrifying aura.
After installing the “Mechanical Core,” the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” not only restored its magic power to maximum but also fully developed its physical strength. The magic limit increased by a thousand points due to the “Mechanical Core,” attack increased by one-third, and defense increased by one-sixth (up to a limit of 1000).
New ultimate skill — “Hyper Nuclear Cannon!”
He had full confidence that the current “Ancient Mechanical Giant” should be able to overwhelm the opponent, even if Dark’s Mana Elemental had received terrifying reinforcement!
Moreover, the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” had activated “Mechanical Revolution”!
Six seconds later, it would summon another “Ancient Mechanical” to increase attack and defense by 300 each.
At that time…
The “Ancient Mechanical Giant” would be comparable to a Nine-star Mana Elemental in pure data terms!
This was his strongest trump card to date.
It was also the source of his confidence.
After all, he held one of the two remaining “Mechanical Cores” in the world!
Though this “Mechanical Core” might not match “God Cards,” it was still formidable.
If he could successfully summon a Six-star “Ancient Mechanical” and install the “Mechanical Core,” he would dare to challenge even the elite among sixth-year students!
This year, he would surely stand on a higher stage in the Academy Cup, restoring the glory of the “Ancient Mechanical!”
With such confidence, Else Kevin issued an attack command to the “Ancient Mechanical Giant.”
“It’s time, ‘Million Ton Steel Fist’!”
The “Ancient Mechanical Giant” clenched its fist again, the white light bursting from its palm several times brighter than before, like a blazing sun, unleashing divine power.
…
But on the red side’s competitors’ platform, Dark Demon pressed down his hand and whispered softly, “See, this is the stage you’ve always wanted. Wake up, ‘Zombie Teratigermon’!”
In that instant, “Zombie Teratigermon’s” eyes filled with boundless fighting desire!
The slight rationality hidden deep within finally surfaced.
Facing the “Ancient Mechanical Giant,” which had higher star rating, magic power, attack, and defense, it felt no fear and charged forward without hesitation.
Neither “Zombie Teratigermon” nor “Ancient Mechanical Giant” were speed-type elements.
Two third-tier Mana Elementals met in the middle of the field.
The steel fist of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” rose like the sun, striking “Zombie Teratigermon’s” pelvis as it moved forward.
But “Zombie Teratigermon” bent sharply, death energy swirling around its fingers, turning its pale bone claws black.
Ultimate skill — “Death Claw!”
With the “Death Claw,” “Zombie Teratigermon’s” attack surged by 1000 points, each strike carrying additional corrosive damage.
Despite the significant size difference, even though the “Ancient Mechanical Giant’s” aura remained strong, “Zombie Teratigermon” seemed to bully a child, thrusting its “Death Claw” into the “Ancient Mechanical Giant’s” sides!
The “Ancient Mechanical Giant” with a total defense of 3800 was easily pierced by the “Death Claw.”
“Zombie Teratigermon” let out a fierce roar, maintaining its finger inside the giant’s body, lifting it suddenly!
The massive “Ancient Mechanical Giant,” heavy as a mountain, was lifted halfway into the air!
Its right arm, the “Steel Fist,” failed to exert true power as it barely touched the “Ancient Mechanical Giant’s” pelvis, unable to generate force due to its feet being off the ground.
That energy remained undispersed,凝聚在掌心。
它猛然张开五指，抓住了“丧尸暴龙兽”的手臂，“百万吨钢拳”的能量狠狠灌入！
“咔嚓！”
“丧尸暴龙兽”的左臂，竟是从肘部生生断裂！
然而受此重伤之后，“丧尸暴龙兽”反而更加狂暴，猛一张口便是一道“诅咒吐息”！
具有腐蚀效果的漆黑吐息，将“上古机械巨人”的半身都染成了漆黑之色。
它的身躯，肉眼可见的虚弱下来。
尽管各项数值都未变化，但挣扎的幅度却骤然减缓。
“丧尸暴龙兽”爆吼一声，右臂抡起狠狠一甩，便是将它甩至地面。
“轰！”
只听到一声轰鸣，“上古机械巨人”便是被砸入地面，暴起的烟尘将其身躯吞没。
……
“以埃尔西?凯文之名，魔导召唤——‘上古机械组件?电’！”
蓝方选手台上，埃尔西?凯文略显急促的完成了咏唱。
随着通常召唤术的进行，从魔导卡中射出的白光落在了蓝方召唤区内。
一柄长约两米的机械长枪，便是漂浮半空，具现而出。
[卡名：上古机械组件?电]
[类型：元素卡]
[等级：???]
[种族：机械种]
[属性：钢系/电系]
[魔力：1000]
[攻击：1500]
[防御：1000]
[必杀技：超核组装、雷霆之枪]
从烟尘之中突然射出的白色光线与“上古机械组件?电”完成连接。
“上古机械巨人”的攻击和防御再增300！
凭借着坚硬的外部装甲，它虽然看似狼狈，但实则并未受到太多伤害。
此时借着“机械革命”再次生效的契机，“上古机械巨人”便是从坑洞之中猛地挺起了身板，那巨大的钢铁之躯在烟尘之中若隐若现。
它忽然抬手一招，“上古机械组件?电。”便是骤然飞来，被它牢牢握在手中。
长枪的外壳瞬间分离，枪身向两端拉长，外壳之间有光芒连接，竟是化为了一柄长即四米的巨枪！
它将长枪往地上一杵，整个身躯便借力站起，摆出了大差不差的架势。
然后握枪的手腕轻轻一转，那枪身之上瞬间闪烁电流。
只转眼之间，“上古机械组件?电。”便是化为了一柄雷霆之枪！
——即便如此，红方选手台的达克?迪蒙依然在冷眼注视。
此时“丧尸暴龙兽”的左臂齐肘而断。
“上古机械巨人”却不但得到了“机械革命”的进一步加强，还获得了新的武器。
“丧尸暴龙兽”劣势尽显！
“雷霆之枪，刺杀它！”
埃尔西?凯文将手按在牌桌上，全神贯注的盯着场中战斗。
他已经感觉到，胜负尽在掌握！
那“上古机械巨人”手持雷霆之枪，雷电流转全身，将漆黑诅咒驱散，它浑身一振，便是持枪冲上，每一次踏步便使地面震动，气势节节攀升。
“吼——”
但“丧尸暴龙兽”，仍是毫不畏惧的对着它怒吼咆哮。
“零式巡航导弹。”
终于，红方选手台上的达克?迪蒙缓缓说出了那个必杀技的名字。
“丧尸暴龙兽”面对着气势如虹的“上古机械巨人”，猛地低伏下来，脊椎处残留的血肉疯狂蠕动，一枚鲜红血肉堆积的有机系导弹缓缓钻出。
随着那枚导弹的出现，熊红的血雾夹杂着黑暗的气息悄然弥漫，“丧尸暴龙兽”的身上反复有一股极其恐怖的毁灭气息正在疯狂酝酿。
内外观众席上，无数的学生、教授和观众们，都不由被其吸引了注意。
明明“上古机械巨人”在星级、属性、状态上都要强于“丧尸暴龙兽”，但“丧尸暴龙兽”的存在感却要远远强于“上古机械巨人”。
仿佛所有的聚光灯，都照耀在了它的身上！
如此迥异的情况，埃尔西?凯文自然也已察觉。
他的目光落在了那枚有机系导弹之上，忽然产生出一股极其不祥的预感。
下一秒，他瞬间改变了策略，对着“上古机械巨人”暴吼出声：“‘上古机械巨人’——‘超核能源炮’！”
那“上古机械巨人”便猛然一顿，即将刺出的长枪都收了回来。
它笔直战立，稍微后仰，安装“机械核心”的胸口装甲旋转扩开，露出了“机械核心”的本体。
而后便有炽白的光，从那“机械核心”之中爆发了出来！
以二分之一的最大魔力值为代价，“上古机械巨人”
The “Corpse暴龙兽” unleashed the “Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon”!
And atop the spine of the “Corpse暴龙兽”, the “Zeroth-Style Cruise Missile” had already been launched ahead of time!
That missile made of flesh and blood traced a crooked arc in the air, seemingly about to hit the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” in the next second.
The “Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon” erupted exactly at that moment.
The expanding white light column instantly blocked the path of the “Zeroth-Style Cruise Missile” — causing it to explode in mid-air!
“Boom!”
An explosion even more terrifying than the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast”‘s “Tengu” occurred between the two sides.
The scorching heat and white light from the explosion obscured the entire view; the audience members, struggling against their stinging eyes, forced themselves to look wide-eyed as they saw the entire field swallowed by the explosion!
The duel platform shook violently again after the “earthquake.”
Though Dak DiMont on the red side stood firmly, Else Kevin on the blue side had to grab onto something fixed, his face pale.
Jessica Gardner’s scream was quickly drowned out as the announcer’s voice rose.
The entire venue fell silent under the terrifying sound of the explosion.
—The explosion stopped.
“Grrr!”
The silhouette of the “Corpse暴龙兽” howling its head up gradually became clearer, the dark and terrifying aura breaking through the rolling smoke, completely revealed.
And the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” at the center of the explosion had completely vanished!
“Was it instant-killed?”
When the audience’s hearts suddenly produced this unbelievable thought.
Jessica Gardner on the commentary stand hurriedly leaned over to look at the field.
But amidst the smoke in the middle of the field, the massive figure of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” indeed disappeared — no, wait!
“It hasn’t fallen yet!”
Jessica Gardner shouted loudly!
“Else Kevin has activated a secret ritual; the body of the ‘Ancient Mechanical Giant’ is rapidly being repaired in the electronic furnace!”
The brief calm in the spectator area was shattered by this information.
The supporters of Else Kevin immediately let out excited shouts, even though many of them didn’t know what an “electronic furnace” was or where it was…
On the blue side’s competitor platform, Else Kevin himself was already sweating profusely.
He never imagined that a seven-star Magus Golem could release such a terrifying ultimate skill.
That “Zeroth-Style Cruise Missile,” even after being partially canceled by the “Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon”…
No, in fact, the energy of the “Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon” was also pushed back by the explosion of the “Zeroth-Style Cruise Missile,” nearly vaporizing its “Ancient Mechanical Giant” instantly!
And the “Ancient Mechanical Component: Electricity” right at the center of the explosion was truly vaporized!
Though the “Corpse暴龙兽” also endured the shockwave, it still remained steadfast.
If he hadn’t beforehand deployed a secret ritual on the blue side’s field, he would have lost completely now!
“What a lucky break!”
…
As the smoke cleared, the “ancient mechanical furnace” — the “ancient mechanical smelting furnace” — finally appeared before the audience’s eyes.
On the red side’s competitor platform, Dak couldn’t help but look curiously.
Ever since Else Kevin set up the ritual, he had already suspected it, but he never imagined it would be a “resurrection of the dead”-type secret ritual!
The chrysanthemums covering the blue side’s field had curled up into balls.
Although he couldn’t see it, the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” was clearly enveloped in this giant furnace like a chrysanthemum.
When this furnace bloomed, the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” might be reborn in a new state!
Any Magus who successfully crafts this type of Magus Card will certainly include it in their deck.
Dak couldn’t help feeling envious, but he wasn’t worried at all.
“Show your mettle and be reborn once more!”
He didn’t even use the “Netherworld Soul Ring”; he simply drew two Magus Cards from the top of his deck when the round ended and continued watching.
Else Kevin also drew two cards.
Even though he had bet everything on the “Ancient Mechanical Giant,” if he could draw one or two more “Ancient Mechanical Components,” he could further enhance the combat power of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant”!
However, the two new Magus Cards he drew offered no help for the current situation.
He suddenly stared at the “ancient mechanical smelting furnace” on the field, urgently saying, “Ancient Mechanical Giant, return to the battlefield!”
“Puff!”
The shell of the “ancient mechanical smelting furnace” burst open, spewing out viscous liquid. The wet “Ancient Mechanical Giant” slowly opened its eyes.
Its aura had become even purer after being reborn, and its three ultimate skills were reset.
The white line emitted from its eyes connected with the “Ancient Mechanical Component: Fly,” raising its attack and defense by 300 points.
But these points were just a drop in the bucket.
“But such a terrifying ultimate skill can’t possibly have no cooldown period.”
“That bone dragon can’t continuously release two missiles!”
Else Kevin made a judgment based on common sense.
Then he immediately gave the command to the “Ancient Mechanical Giant”: “Another one, Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon!”
The eyes of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” flickered, and the chest armor equipped with the “Mechanical Core” rotated outward, beginning to gather energy once again!
At the same time, Dak DiMont on the red side’s competitor platform said solemnly, “Next, Obliteration Hunter Bird!”
“Grrr—”
The “Corpse暴龙兽” crouched down again, and the remaining flesh on its spine writhed crazily, spawning a second organic missile!
Seeing that missile, Else Kevin’s face twisted involuntarily.
—Dak DiMont’s bone dragon defied common sense!
…
In reality, the “Obliteration Hunter Bird” is not the “Zeroth-Style Cruise Missile” — it is faster and stronger, with added tracking capabilities, and its explosion range is wider!
The “Corpse暴龙兽” and the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” seemed to want to replay history as they both unleashed their strongest ultimate skills!
“Obliteration Hunter Bird” vs “Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon”!
Finally, the flesh missile shot from the spine of the “Corpse暴龙兽.”
And the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” fired the “Ultra Nuclear Energy Cannon” from its chest!
The flesh missile and the energy beam collided, this time closer to the position of the “Corpse暴龙兽.”
But the final result… would not change!
The shockwave of the explosion surged toward the direction of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant.”
Even if the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” wanted to dodge, the coverage of the “Obliteration Hunter Bird” was so extensive that it was instantly engulfed by the explosion’s flames!
No one could have predicted it.
A seven-star Magus Golem’s ultimate skill could actually overpower an eight-star Magus Golem’s strongest ultimate skill.
In the face of such a terrifying gap in ultimate skills, minor differences in stats were meaningless.
“Boom!”
The explosion echoed throughout the entire field, even drowning out the shouts of thousands of spectators.
The scorching wind blew towards the blue side’s field, blocked by the barrier of the competitor platform.
Else Kevin watched the shocking explosion, his face turning pale to the extreme.
As the owner of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant,” he had already learned the outcome.
Miracle — did not come!
After several rounds of fierce battle, the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” ultimately fell.
Without defensive ultimate skills, relying solely on the constitution of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant,” it couldn’t withstand those two missiles.
Else Kevin suddenly realized that ultimate skills were the soul of a Magus Golem!
Simple numerical accumulation was so pale and weak in the face of truly powerful ultimate skills.
He took a deep breath, his pupils flickering incessantly.
Until now, he had given it his all.
There was no more excuse left.
He didn’t lose his temper like he did when first defeated by Dak.
Instead, he silently stacked his hand cards together before the dust settled.
…
Luck plays a role in Magus Duels.
But sometimes, even the best luck cannot make up for the gap in strength.
Else Kevin originally thought that his progress after obtaining the “mechanical core” had far surpassed what a normal third-year student could achieve.
But while you advance, your opponent advances too.
Dak DiMont had obviously progressed faster and more!
…
“The smoke hasn’t dissipated, but the duelists have already stopped moving.”
Jessica Gardner’s voice as an announcer slowly rose after the explosion stopped.
“As a professional commentator, I am not hesitant to make bold judgments.”
“The ‘Ancient Mechanical Giant’ cannot survive such a terrifying explosion, and Else Kevin’s defeat is inevitable.”
“Let us congratulate Dak DiMont in advance; he decisively defeated the third-year senior in the first duel of the ‘Golden Cup’!”
“(′??‘?）ノPAPAPAPAPA!”
…
In the audience’s shouts, the silhouette of the “Corpse暴龙兽” standing in the middle of the field gradually emerged.
The green flames in its eye sockets wildly flickered.
The skeletal frame, barely remaining, stood firm like a demon god.
And the massive body of the “Ancient Mechanical Giant” had turned to dust.
It had no opponents left!
Almost simultaneously.
The life barrier of the blue side’s mana guidance ball was thoroughly shattered by the “Mana Spirit”!
Else Kevin was fully focused on the battle between the “Corpse暴龙兽” and the “Ancient Mechanical Giant,” paying no attention to the mana guidance ball in the sky.
The “Ancient Mechanical Component: Fly” could only be toyed with by the “Mana Spirit” when it received no instructions from the Magus.
The life barrier with a mana value of 8000 points was gradually destroyed by the small “Mana Spirit”!
Then it laughed and picked up the blue side’s mana guidance ball, flying toward Dak’s competitor platform.
The referee, finally realizing the situation, announced the outcome of the duel.
“The battle is over!”
“The winner is still the second-year student, Dak DiMont!”
“Hmm, why is it still…”
The referee couldn’t help muttering after announcing the result.
Only then did the audience, who had confirmed the results, give even louder applause!
The supporters of Dak DiMont, spontaneously gathered in the stands, waved colorful flags enthusiastically, their faces flushed with excitement.
In the front row of the arena in the capital city, Alvaraite excitedly pinched Galileo’s flesh, while Prince Charles (the male prince) whispered something to the chief archbishop beside him.
Those viewers who paid attention to the simulated duels discussed the victorious second-year students, and more people began to realize that he was the designer of the simulation duel, the precious only son of the Valkyrie!
…
On the field.
Else Kevin on the blue side’s competitor platform stretched out his hand to pick up the last card.
The remaining “Ancient Mechanical Component? Fly” was stored in a Mana Card, and then he said with a slight smile towards the opposite side, “I really didn’t expect it.”
Dark Demon looked up and asked curiously, “Expected what?”
Else Kevin said, “I thought I might lose, but I didn’t expect to lose under these circumstances. How did you refine such a strong… Never mind, this isn’t really an appropriate topic to ask about. I was too hasty.
In any case, I admit defeat this time. I wish you all the best on your journey in the ‘Golden Cup.’ Honestly, I wanted to see you in the round of sixteen, or even the quarterfinals.”
Dark Demon was taken aback and then humbly replied, “Is that a bit difficult?”
Else Kevin shook his head, “There’s difficulty, there’s fun, isn’t there? I will challenge you as a defeated person in future competitions.”
Dark Demon couldn’t help but smile, “I look forward to it.”
Else Kevin forced a slight smile, “Yes, I’ll step down now.”
As he spoke, he took out his deck from the card slot and organized it together with his Mana Card, putting them into his deck box before walking down.
…
Watching Else Kevin walk off the competitors’ platform, Dark Demon shook his head slightly and put the “Wish Dice” back into his deck. Then he picked up the Mana Cards of the Mana Spirits, preparing to store them away.
But just as he had stored “Piplup” and “Cubone” in the Mana Cards, a ripple appeared beside him.
Judy, the senior student, appeared beside him through teleportation, bringing with her a faint scent of perfume.
“It seems you’ve gotten used to the interviews?” Judy smiled.
Dark Demon opened his mouth, “Three minutes?”
Judy nodded, “Three minutes.”
Then she immediately addressed the audience, whose applause had gradually faded, “Now we begin the winner interview segment. Those who often attend know that Else Kevin is no weakling, and his excellent performance in this duel proves it.
But the ultimate victor of this duel is not Else Kevin, but our second-year student… Dark Demon!”
Applause erupted again.
Judy leaned forward slightly and asked, “So, Dark Demon, can you share how you felt after defeating the third-year senior?”
Dark Demon took the microphone and politely replied, “Since it’s not the first time, it doesn’t feel very profound. However, every time I face Else Kevin, he always brings me surprises, and I truly experience the joy of dueling from him.”
“Surprises?” Judy asked, “You mean the enhanced ‘Ancient Mechanical Giant’ to eight stars?”
Dark Demon smiled slightly, “Of course, it’s the ‘Mechanical Core.’ To be honest, Else and I are classmates in Alchemy Class, and I’m really envious that he could access and master the information about the ‘Mechanical Core.'”
Judy thought for a moment and curiously asked, “It’s the ‘Mechanical Core’? I remember there should only be one left…”
Dark Demon shrugged, “On the surface, it seems so, but we know many people don’t want to publicly reveal their treasures.”
“That’s true,” Judy smoothly changed the subject, “Can you tell us the name of that skeletal dragon? I couldn’t clearly see the name on the Mana Card projection backstage.”
Dark Demon nodded slightly and said, “It’s ‘Zombie Tyrannosaurus’!”
“Miu—” The little Mana Spirit hugged the Mana Guidance Ball and shook around outside the barrier.
Dark Demon pointed at the Mana Guidance Ball and then at the opposite side.
The little Mana Spirit pouted and turned to fly towards the other side, placing the Mana Guidance Ball back in the Blue Side Summoning Area.
Dark Demon noticed the “Zombie Tyrannosaurus” still not stored away and said, “Can we give it some applause?”
Judy’s eyes brightened, and she turned to the audience, “Of course! Gentlemen and ladies, let’s give a round of applause to ‘Zombie Tyrannosaurus’ for its spectacular duel today!”
Instantly, the applause thundered, and the cheers echoed like waves.
Gradually, more rational light appeared in the Zombie Tyrannosaurus’ eyes.
Suddenly, it opened its massive mouth and roared, shooting a “Curse Breath” into the sky.
It seemed to respond to the audience’s applause!
This novel sensation made the audience’s applause even louder.
The Zombie Tyrannosaurus’ face, devoid of flesh, miraculously showed a visible smile.
Dark Demon couldn’t help but smile when he saw that smile.
Then he slowly picked up the Mana Card and stored the “Zombie Tyrannosaurus” and the Mana Spirit back in the Mana Card.
The interview ended there.
Judy did not continue asking other questions.
Dark Demon walked off the stage and headed toward the competitors’ passage.
On the opening day of the “Golden Cup,” like most students, he planned to watch until nightfall.
Watching the duels of seniors often greatly benefited one.
…
Not long after, Dark Demon returned to the circular spectator area.
Tudor excitedly waved his fist at him and whispered, “I’ve been frustrated with Else Kevin for a long time, but I never expected him to be so strong. Luckily, it was you!”
Dark Demon sat down and curiously asked, “Senior Kevin, isn’t he decent?”
Tudor vigorously shook his head, “I don’t know if he’s good or not, but every time I pass by him, he looks down on everyone. If I didn’t know better, I’d think everyone owes him millions of credits.”
Dark Demon realized, “Is that it? Some people are good at communication, some aren’t. Or maybe he just looks like that?”
Tudor shook his head, “I’ve seen plenty of people like that. They always think they’re superior and look down on others.”
Dark Demon rubbed his nose, “Whether you’re right or wrong, he probably won’t have those thoughts anymore, right?”
Tudor was taken aback and then laughed, “It’s you who made me realize that everyone is equal.”
Dark Demon couldn’t help but show a surprised expression.
In this society ruled by nobles, and especially as a noble himself, to say something like that… Was Tudor delirious?
But Tudor quickly added, “After all, everyone is equal below you.”
Dark Demon said, “A bit blunt, Tudor.”
Tudor earnestly clapped his chest, “What do you mean blunt? This is my heartfelt truth!”
But Rose and Diana, sitting next to Dark Demon, were already laughing.
…
The subsequent matches were mostly performances by the seniors.
Among the second-year students, besides Dark Demon, the only one included in today’s duel list was not Wit Gold, the “Hero’s Child,” but Sarah Swati, the daughter of the “Ancient Sage!”
Sarah Swati surprisingly won against a third-year student, causing quite a stir!
When Judy interviewed her, she modestly said things like “I still have a long way to go,” “I’ll continue to work hard to improve,” and “I hope to get closer to that person.”
When Judy asked who “that person” was, she deliberately looked at Dark Demon and said, “Of course… it’s him.”
Judy blinked and immediately understood, then she said jokingly, “I think that person has already heard your confession. Is there anything else you want to say?”
Sarah withdrew her gaze and smiled, “Nothing more.”
Then she stepped down from the stage.
…
From then until dinner time, there were continuous exciting matches by the seniors.
Some were duels between students of the same grade, while others were fourth-year versus fifth-year or third-year versus fourth-year duels.
However, underclassmen challenging seniors across grades was rare.
The star players the audience had been looking forward to finally appeared in the last match of the afternoon session!
It was the duel between Winnie Scarlet from the Mana Academy’s fourth year and the popular fifth-year student.
In this cross-grade challenge, both contestants demonstrated remarkable tactics and high-intensity Mana Spirits.
The eight-star Mana Spirits on the field caused gasps from the audience.
The scene was no less impressive than the clash between the “Zombie Tyrannosaurus” and the “Ancient Mechanical Giant.”
Although Winnie Scarlet ultimately won, she only won by a narrow margin.
The defeated fifth-year student angrily pounded the Spellboard before turning to leave.
Clearly, being defeated by an underclassman was a great disgrace to him.
Even though Winnie expressed multiple times in post-match interviews that winning was a stroke of luck, it didn’t quell his anger.
Perhaps only by winning again on the dueling stage could he erase his shame.
Most students at Saint Maryann Academy shared similar sentiments.
After this duel, the audience inside and outside the venue stood up.
The students and professors went to the cafeteria, while the spectators from various branches went to restaurants.
At exactly seven o’clock after dinner, the evening session officially began!
In the evening session, the final match that attracted countless viewers was:
“Pandora Dragon” the female student of “Silver Dragon” VS “Noah Sharp” the “Night Baron”!
Although Noah Sharp was a sixth-year student, he still registered for the “Golden Cup.”
However, according to past conventions, sixth-year students usually dropped out midway to focus on their graduation projects.
Saint Maryann Academy’s graduation rate was not 100%.
Once retained, it meant hanging on the disgraceful list.
And if retained again without passing the graduation assessment, it meant losing the chance to graduate altogether.
Though rare, it happened.
Therefore, according to Dark Demon’s understanding, tonight’s final duel likely carried a “show” aspect.
But even so, like almost all the audience, he was filled with anticipation!
Before that, however, he needed to win his own duel!
In the sixth match of the evening session, he would appear once more.
And this time, his opponent was a fourth-year student!
Fourth year, Noble Academy—Snake Hariman!
…
Dark Demon had little impression of Snake Hariman’s name.
But since Even third-year student Else Kevin had such a powerful trump card like the “Mechanical Core,” it wouldn’t be surprising if this senior Snake Hariman was even more troublesome.
To be honest, he was somewhat excited.
…
Not far from his seat, Snake Hariman himself was also looking forward to this duel.
He clasped his hands and rested them under his chin, observing Dark Demon’s back from behind, his eyes flickering slightly, and a smile involuntarily spread across his lips.
“Sss—”
Suddenly, a finger-thick snake emerged from his collar, climbing up his shoulder to his wrist, interacting intimately with his fingers.
His classmates nearby seemed accustomed to this, chatting with him intermittently.
He, too, was equally anticipating tonight’s duel.
