Chapter 95: The Dark Demon’s Translocation
This was the first time Dark had attempted “Mimic” in actual combat.
For Eevee, with only 100 mana points, “Mimic” originally could only be used like a “Death Rattle,” as a last-ditch effort before dying.
But with the amplification from the energy potion, it successfully used “Mimic” while standing.
Before its next use of “Mimic,” “Water Whip” became its innate skill.
Unlike the merfolk’s “Water Whip,” Eevee consciously rotated the water elements condensed into a whip, greatly increasing its power and shattering the merfolk’s whip.
It then continued to manipulate the spinning whip, shooting toward the merfolk like a snake!
“Ahh!”
The merfolk screamed again, pulling out a second whip from the water, but it was still mercilessly shattered.
Eevee’s “Water Whip” harshly lashed its body, sending it flying backward!
Returning the same treatment!
“Buuu!”
(South Eevee is me!)
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[+20 Credits]
[+60 Credits]
Unfortunately, the goblin disguised as a student was merely an ordinary two-star ghost.
Dark used the goblin’s final ripple—an apple candy—to stuff the imp beast’s mouth, forcefully pushing it away, then marched toward where the fishman had dissipated.
A small gift box floated quietly there.
He opened the box, indeed obtaining a merfolk scale!
The magical aura emitted by the scale was unusually dense.
Although it was not as precious as the harpy’s feather, it was already a very good reward for first-year students who found it hard to earn credits.
Dark stored the scale in his card deck, a smile appearing on his face.
Regardless of whether he would need it in the future, he decided to keep it for now.
…
In less than half an hour.
Dark’s credits went from +0 to +170, jumping to the bottom of the first-year noble academy list.
He did not pay attention to this, but instead explored enthusiastically.
Those hidden ghosts were surprisingly interesting.
…
The masquerade ball’s revelry had already passed an hour.
The six grades’ students continuously dispersed within this hour, starting from the areas they usually used for classes and spreading out, covering every corner of the castle.
In the unknown dark corners, sixteen sect members gradually gathered.
When the last pufferfish finally arrived, the starfish leader emerged from the shadows.
“The repair of the goddess statue is complete; it is time.”
“Pick up your weapons, holy war!”
“Victory will be ours.”
“Let those bastards know who the true winners are.”
“It’s time to pay the price.”
“For the goddess!”
“The sect must win!”
“It’s time!”
…
Sixteen sect members suddenly stripped off their black robes that covered their entire bodies, revealing the costumes underneath.
What would normally be seen as heretical attire was common during the masquerade ball.
After encouraging each other, they scattered in pairs.
…
“Why you?”
The squid assigned to travel with the pufferfish.
The pufferfish assigned to travel with the squid.
Both despised each other, yet they moved forward together.
The road ahead was certainly not easy, and they could only advance by helping each other.
…
The squid took out a list prepared by the sect beforehand, densely listing pairs of couples, all deemed heretical by the sect.
The pufferfish also had a similar list.
Their goal was to select at least three pairs of couples from this list before ten o’clock, first confirming if their feelings were genuine.
Only sincere couples were qualified to become living sacrifices for the feast of saints.
If they were merely fake couples, they were not even worthy of being sacrifices!
“Let’s start with this couple from the second year; I’ve been paying attention to their movements.”
Scott’s expression under the squid costume was extremely gloomy.
These two couples were his classmates in the second-year noble academy.
Day after day, they flaunted their love right in front of him!
He had more than once wanted to strangle them.
Now he finally had the chance!
Pufferfish: “Wait, squid, why don’t we start with the couples from the first year? They are more naive and weaker.”
Squid grimly said, “Don’t you know that rookies are monsters?”
Pufferfish: “!”
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Mary and Brudah from the second year were childhood friends who were betrothed since birth.
They were born together, grew up together, and received invitations to Saint Maryann Academy together.
Their families were old acquaintances, with examples of intermarriage in their lineage.
This marriage would be welcomed by both sets of parents.
They themselves were very satisfied with each other.
At least until they encountered more of the world, they remained in a state where they saw no one but each other, often giving others a shock.
Scott had had enough of them!
He wanted to capture them and send them to the temple for the goddess to give them her final judgment!
Jealousy burned hotter.
Anger accumulated.
Scott could only find temporary peace by hiding in the cold costume.
“I found them!”
The couple appeared in his field of vision.
Scott narrowed his eyes.
During the masquerade activities, these two had hidden on an outdoor bridge, enjoying the romantic moonlight.
“Is it them?”
Pufferfish’s eyes also burned with flames.
“Yes, but it’s not time to act yet. We need to confirm if their feelings are genuine.”
A sinister smile appeared on Scott’s lips.
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Anna and Angie ran recklessly in the vast castle.
The two little princesses, one dressed in a bear costume and the other in a tiger costume, played joyfully.
Any ghosts daring to peek were driven away by Principal Altair’s two elementals.
Amidst the escalating disputes within the kingdom, the two young princesses, who would only inherit power upon reaching adulthood, were not at the center of power struggles.
However, as daughters of the second queen, they still represented the forces behind the second queen.
Though they seemed mischievous on the surface, they understood things clearly in their hearts.
Eliza, the eldest princess, was born to the queen and held the highest status.
Charles, the eldest prince, was born to the first queen and was the king’s only male heir.
If the eldest princess succeeded, women’s status would rise.
If the eldest prince succeeded, they would remain highly respected but lack initiative in matters such as marriage.
Thus, they temporarily showed preference for the eldest princess.
Anna, who had run to the castle window, suddenly brightened.
“Angie, there’s a squid over there!”
“It’s a squid!”
