The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Meanwhile, the "Golden Cup" points tournament began, and the senior students stepped onto the dueling stage, starting their duels with the momentum of trying to surpass the excitement of the duel just now.

　While enjoying the show, viewers also compared the duel between the older students to the duel between Emma and Sara.

　Then, to everyone's surprise, Emma's duel with Sarah was even more intense.

　……

　Under these circumstances, Dak calmed down again and began to read his book.

　An hour later, the second duel of the "Silver Cup" began in full swing.

　Dak then composed himself and began to watch attentively.

　Witt Gold was a very competitive person.

　His desire for victory and his composed personality are not contradictory. However, when he pursues victory too much, he often loses control of his emotions.

　When applied to a "hero," this is called an emotional outburst, an outburst of mental power, which can grant him the miracle of turning the tide and winning.

　If he is a "third party," his "second consciousness" cannot suppress his competitive spirit.

　Dak had given Angus Jeffrey’s performance careful consideration.

　Angus Jeffrey was not entirely controlled by "Into the Abyss".

　If Into the Abyss had enough control over him, he would never have been exposed in the duel, or even challenged Dark to a duel.

　This shows that neither "Into the Abyss" nor "Second Consciousness" could dispel his obsession.

　And so on.

　Even if Witt Gold's situation is different from Angus Jeffrey's, it is still possible for him to reveal his weaknesses due to his obsession with winning.

　This was exactly what he was looking for.

　……

　Both players stepped onto the platform at the same time.

　Witt Gold felt his heart pounding, and his expression turned serious.

　After falling into the loser's bracket in the first round, he fought his way up, defeating one opponent after another with great difficulty, and even breaking through his own limits to defeat Diana Gretby!

　And now, at this very moment, he is about to break through his limits once again and achieve a new victory!

　"If we can win this match, we can advance to the finals."

　"If we can win the final, we will win the championship."

　"Then, riding the momentum of the championship, we will challenge the ultimate goal!"

　A resolute look flashed in his eyes.

　Today's competition gave him a feeling of destiny.

　He has always strived to be like Darko Dimon.

　But every time he faced off against him, he felt the gap between himself and Dak Dimon was widening.

　The feeling of struggling to catch up, only to gradually lose sight of the target's silhouette, is actually very difficult to endure.

　But he pulled through!

　Moreover, he saw an opportunity.

　On Tuesday morning, he was overjoyed when he saw that his opponent in this week's "Golden Cup" points race was Darko Dimon.

　Darko Dimon relinquished the Silver Cup, making it impossible for him to challenge it within the Silver Cup.

　But the gods always have a way of surprising their pursuers.

　If he could win the Silver Cup, he would feel that the distance between himself and others had been shortened.

　Then came the challenge of the underdog overthrowing the superior.

　Must win.

　You will definitely win!

　……

　"The battle begins!"

　"Battle Phase" [30s]

　As the thirty-second countdown to the "Battle Phase" appeared in the magical projection, Witt Godd suddenly drew a magic card and summoned it with an almost roaring sound.

　Unbeknownst to him, he had mastered the Normal Summoning spell to its limit, and could complete a Normal Summoning in just three seconds.

　But Emma Metis was in no way inferior.

　There seemed to be lightning flashing between the two players.

　There was no provocation, no harsh words, only the desire for victory and a duel with nerves stretched to the limit!

　……

　In this duel, Witt Gold finally demonstrated a level of skill that surpassed his own.

　He suppressed the urge to summon the third-tier magical spirit immediately, and patiently and carefully lured out the magical cards in Emma Metis's hand that could pose a threat to his third-tier magical spirit, countered them, and depleted their power. Finally, he used a special summoning method that he was showing for the first time to summon the third-tier magical spirit.

　It was a gigantic, terrifying blood serpent; the Red Team's summoning area simply couldn't contain its enormous body.

　It raised half its body, flicked its tongue, and emitted a mist of blood. Its eyes were fierce and terrifying, as if it were about to devour someone.

　Dark had sensed the presence of this magical spirit very early on.

　However, I only saw its true form during the dueling matches during this period.

　This blood snake has become Witt Gold's trump card.

　Anyone who wants to defeat him will study and find a way to deal with this blood serpent.

　Emma had several preparations, but each of Vittor's magical spirits was extremely powerful and difficult to deal with.

　In order to protect the magic ball, she had to release the magic cards in her hand one by one. Now... only the last magic card remains!

　"In the name of Emma Metis, a magical summoning—'Pyramid of Light'!"

　With the infusion of immense magical power, the card face of "Pyramid of Light" shone with a dazzling golden light.

　The golden light shot straight ahead, and just before it hit the blood snake, it suddenly split into four, flying towards the top of the blood snake's head and three points around it. The four points were connected by golden lines, forming a perfect triangle!

　On the face of the triangular prism, the shape of a pyramid emerged, transforming the entire triangular prism into a semi-transparent giant pyramid.

　It actually imprisoned that terrifying blood serpent inside!

　A gigantic blood serpent, and an even larger pyramid of light.

　No one could have imagined that Emma was hiding such a magic card.

　Witt Gold's eyes were bloodshot.

　The cheers from the audience were deafening.

　Dark, standing on the ring, couldn't help but show surprise as he looked at the "Pyramid of Light" that could actually seal away third-tier magical spirits.

　Sarah Swati, who had won the previous match, frowned, wondering why Emma hadn't used that magic card in her duel with her.

　She had no idea that Emma had only acquired this trump card at the very end of that duel.

　However, by then, this trump card had become obsolete.

　However, the "Pyramid of Light" can only last for a very limited time.

　Given the strength of a third-tier magical spirit, it would break free from its seal in a maximum of thirty seconds.

　Therefore, Emma did not hesitate to launch a strong attack against the magic ball within those thirty seconds.

　After a brief moment of shock, Witt Gold quickly recovered and began to respond and defuse the situation with superhuman speed.

　The duel thus entered its most intense thirty seconds.

　Thirty seconds.

　If Emma cannot secure victory within these thirty seconds, the blood serpent that breaks free of its seal will devour her completely.

　Faced with Emma's overwhelming onslaught, Witt instantly felt unprecedented pressure.

　He shouted the name of the magical spirit with all his might, summoning magical cards one by one without holding back.

　At the same time, he released his magic power, manipulating the magic ball to dodge and maneuver, using the "Pyramid of Light" as a barrier to avoid one ranged ultimate attack after another.

　Then, he successfully survived those thirty seconds!

　"Multitasking, summoning and manipulating the magic orb simultaneously!"

　Darke stared intently at Witt on the platform, a hint of shock finally creeping into his heart.

　This superb skill, akin to "drawing a square with the left hand and a circle with the right," is an essential ability for every top-tier professional mage in the highest-level magical duels.

　But in reality, it is extremely difficult.

　For a period of time during his first year, Dak did try to practice. But the deliberate practice did not bring him any improvement.

　Today, he has been able to do some things naturally, but he is not as skilled or persistent as Witt Gold.

　"Is it the teachings of the Blood Princess?"

　Several ideas flashed through my mind in an instant.

　"Is it because of the 'second consciousness'?"

　Dark's eyes flickered, and he finally became somewhat certain of his guess.

　……

　After thirty seconds of intense fighting, the blood serpent that broke free of its seal completely took control of the situation.

　For the first time since entering school in first grade, Witt Gold has defeated Emma Metis.

　Next up is the finals!

　After the referee announced his victory, Witt Gold raised his hands sharply in response to the applause and cheers from the audience.

　Finally, a slightly unrestrained smile appeared on his face.

　Then, Judy, the senior student, conducted an in-depth yet easy-to-understand interview with him.

　While he was encouraging himself for his next duel, Emma walked off the wrestler's platform looking somewhat dejected.

　Although victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, no one can remain unmoved when the moment of defeat truly arrives.

　Emma gritted her teeth at the fact that she had been defeated by Witt.

　She was angry.

　……

　Sarah Swati leaned against the exit wall of the players' tunnel, looking up at the spirited Witt Gold on the players' platform, her brows furrowing slightly.

　Her ability to "summon with one hand and control the magic orb with the other" made her realize that Witt God was different.

　The initial confidence that victory was assured has now wavered.

　She shook her head, turned and walked back into the passage, then began adjusting her deck in the players' lounge.

　First, she replaced some of the unused magic cards.

　This slightly weakens her deck, but makes Vittor Gold unpredictable.

　Then, she devised further strategies to deal with the blood snake.

　After completing the new deck, she began to envision the possible scenarios in her mind, rehearsing the upcoming duels so that she could react as quickly and preparedly as possible in the high-speed duels.

　……

　At this point, the game had switched to the "Golden Cup" points competition.

　The senior students took to the stage again and began their duel.

　……

　An hour later, the final of the "Silver Cup" finally kicked off amidst great anticipation.

　Witt Gold and Sara Swati then made their appearances!

　Supporters of both sides cheered wildly at this moment.