Chapter 77: Dark Demon’s Benevolence [7]
“Wait!”
Wit’s expression changed, and he hurriedly pulled Robert to the corner.
Only then did they take out their selection cards and input mana to check the relevant regulations.
Then Wit whispered, “What’s going on, Robert? Is there really something? Is the academy supporting gambling?”
Robert thought for a moment and said, “I’m not entirely sure, but I heard something.”
Wit: “What is it?”
Robert tried to lower his voice: “Our academy seems to be the biggest gambling boss behind the scenes of the duel matches…”
Wit: “Sigh… Don’t say that, if the professor hears about this. Well, should we continue? By the way, do you really think that just showing strength can increase Dark’s好感度?”
Robert solemnly replied, “Of course! After all, Dark is the duke’s only son, naturally noble, and a bit arrogant is normal. Although he seems approachable when talking to us, in fact…”
Wit: “How so?”
Robert: “This is what my father’s friend told me. Such people are actually haughty, and they appear amiable because they don’t take others seriously, treating them like cats and dogs, naturally not getting angry.”
Wit was surprised: “Is that true?”
Robert confirmed: “Otherwise, how do you explain why his好感度 hasn’t increased or decreased over these days, fluctuating around 45?”
Wit: “This… makes sense!”
Robert added, “So, regardless of winning or losing, as long as you show your strength, there will be a chance. To unlock the lock of 80好感度, you can’t avoid paying the price.”
Wit: “Then, credits?”
Robert: “Sorry, I only have 68.”
Wit: “…”
…
Dark leaned against the wall, waiting a bit. He was actually quite looking forward to dueling with Wit.
After all, improving strength and embarrassing someone felt great.
He also wanted to experiment with “Huhu’s” abilities.
However, when Wit and Robert returned, both looked very awkward.
Wit finally blurted out after a long pause, “Can I borrow 1 credit?”
…
Borrow 1 credit?
Dark was stunned, “You only have 99 credits?”
“Haha,” Wit scratched his head, embarrassed, “We used up all our materials, didn’t we?”
Wait, didn’t you get your materials from the 10-credit store?
But as the saying goes, don’t tear down others’ difficulties.
Dark’s emotional intelligence wasn’t that low.
He helplessly said, “I’m not one who wouldn’t lend even a little credit.”
But the moment he said this, Wit’s expression changed again, and he said, “Wait,” before pulling Robert back to the corner.
…
Wit whispered, “Robert, if we had asked Dark for credits at that time, wouldn’t it have been easy to get them?”
Robert: “Ah, this!”
Wit: “For example, if I have 10 credits and someone asks to borrow 5, I probably wouldn’t be willing. But if I have 1000 credits?”
Robert: “But we didn’t talk to him at all then!”
Wit: “Not exactly. Just like your example, it’s like giving food to cats and dogs we see.”
Robert: “Wit, promise me, don’t be so humble, okay?”
Wit: “…”
Robert: “Actually, if we had borrowed money, we might lose more. So let’s not dwell on it.”
Wit: “Okay!”
…
After a while.
Wit and Robert came back to Dark again.
Dark originally wanted to say that borrowing credits to duel someone sounded a bit foolish, so maybe they should wait until tomorrow?
But Wit showed a “I’m ready, come on!” expression.
Dark gave in, swiping 1 credit to him.
There are people who borrow money to pay, truly peculiar.
Dark opened his mouth, “So, where shall we duel? In the battle hall?”
Wit quickly waved his hand, “Too crowded there. How about a corner of a castle?”
Dark nodded, “That works.”
Thus, the three of them went directly to a corner on the first floor of the castle.
Such corners, untouched by anyone, were not rare in the castle.
Robert said, “I’ll be the referee. The duel will follow a variant of elite mode, using only one mana spirit. If the mana spirit loses, it’s considered a loss. With the selection card as proof, the bet is 100 credits. Any objections?”
“No objections.” X2;
Thus, the agreement was reached.
The selection cards of the three had records.
Dark also wanted to experiment with “Huhu’s” skill, so he summoned it.
And Wit naturally held “Gigant,” full of confidence.
Although he said it didn’t matter whether he won or lost when discussing with Robert, how could he really have such a weak idea?
It’s a duel, and he must win!
They kept a distance of about five meters apart, each holding a mana spirit card in their hands.
Robert suddenly shouted, “Battle countdown, 3, 2, 1, go!”
They immediately entered the battle phase.
Dark and Wit’s facial expressions changed almost simultaneously.
“In my name, Mana Summon! Come forth, Huhu!”
Dark casually brushed through it, completing the usual summon in just six seconds.
Huhu, which had never breathed fresh air since its birth, solidified upon landing, appearing as a small, seemingly harmless elemental.
“Roar!”
A moment later.
The giant怪 that Wit summoned landed heavily, roaring at Huhu!
The stench from its mouth distorted space, like ripples spreading.
This four-meter-tall giant怪, although also a three-star mana spirit, had very balanced and powerful stats in every aspect.
[Card Name: Giant怪]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Subhuman]
[Attribute: General]
[Mana: 1200]
[Attack: 1500]
[Defense: 1400]
[Ultimate Skill: Self-Sacrificing Charge]
Its attack value reached the maximum for a three-star mana spirit under normal conditions, with mana and defense values also not weak. It was a conventional mana spirit thoroughly studied by magi.
“Conventional” doesn’t mean weak. On the contrary, it undoubtedly represents strength.
Because it’s strong enough and practical, it frequently appears in duel matches.
As a general-type giant怪, it has virtually no weaknesses.
It’s an excellent choice to expand the deck size.
Moreover, its ultimate skill “Self-Sacrificing Charge” can deal heavy damage to the enemy at the cost of half its maximum mana!
When the giant怪 displayed its invincible power, both Wit and Robert couldn’t help but reveal excited expressions.
“Charge, Giant怪!”
Under Wit’s command, the giant怪 immediately took a few steps towards the tiny Huhu, which looked like ants, and soon arrived in front of it.
Then it lifted its foot high and stomped down!
“Boom!”
Dust rose.
“Did we win?”
