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

　"on!"

　However, after releasing the "Fox Seal", the "Priest Beast" immediately followed up with the "Brahma Brush Flash".

　It chanted incantations rapidly, wielded a brush, and drew huge Sanskrit characters in the air before shooting them fiercely at the "Black Star Serpent".

　"Boom!"

　The "Black Star Serpent" was once again engulfed in a terrifying explosion. But that "Star Body" was indeed formidable.

　Even after being bombarded by "Fox Seal" and "Brahma Brush Flash", "Black Star Serpent" did not fall.

　However, the "Priest Beast's" attacks did not stop there.

　With a wave of its hand, it transformed the remaining two shikigami into Yin-Yang techniques, which were then launched at the "Black Star Serpent".

　Under the onslaught of four consecutive deadly attacks, the massive serpentine body of the "Black Star Serpent" finally collapsed!

　By this time, the fifth round had long since ended.

　Dark had a turn to draw cards, but Fate Steinbeck didn't. She clearly knew what magic card she would draw next and made a useless judgment about it.

　The Nightmare Space of the "Dream Demon" could not completely destroy the field of "Star Orbit". However, it did interfere with "Star Orbit" and also interfered with the black sphere's control over the field of "Star Orbit".

　Moreover, after being mixed into the "Nightmare Space", the high-speed "light" flowing within the "Star Trail" actually experienced a large-scale stagnation!

　Once these lights cease to flow, no matter how advanced Fate Steinbeck's "astrology" skills are, he cannot maintain the super-fast motion of the magic sphere within the "star orbit."

　Under Dark's guidance, Espeon, which had once again entered the "Star Trail," was easily captured!

　Although puzzled by the situation, "Eevee" still raised its paws and shattered the blue Magic Ball's Life Barrier with two "poof" sounds.

　With the blue team's life points reaching zero, this duel, which left the spectators bewildered yet thrilling and impossible to stop watching, finally came to an end after Fate Steinbeck let out a long sigh.

　However, when Dak looked up, he saw that there was no obvious disappointment on her face. Instead, she responded with a bright and cheerful smile.

　This made Darkl doubt things again. "Junior Brother Dimon."

　While he looked puzzled, Fate Steinbeck smiled and said, "May I offer you a cup of dim sum?"

　If it's U-Love-Me... cough!

　Dark smiled and said, "Of course. However, this morning tea should be on me. I have benefited greatly from your teachings, senior."

　Fate Steinbeck said in surprise, "You can't accept something for nothing. I didn't teach you anything."

　Dark shook his head and said, "Let's talk about it downstairs." Then he faintly heard the commotion from the audience. "No! Tell us now!"

　“Say it right there on stage!” “DakDak, I love you!” “Please don’t go down!” “Damn it, I really want to know.”

　Dark blinked, immediately put away the magic card, and turned to leave the stage.

　The new keyboard finally arrived! (Sigh) Ahhh! This month has been a torment of illness and bad luck, so miserable.

　The new keyboard feels completely different from the old one; hopefully, I'll get used to it quickly with use. There are only two days left this month; I'll be collecting my free monthly pass and free razor blades at the end of the month.

　[I'm still 53,000 words away from 180,000, but if I get a lot of hate mail... sigh, keyboards don't work by themselves, how can I possibly write 53,000 words in two days... I'll try staying up all night first.]

Chapter 856, [Please Subscribe] Darkdemon and the Sage of the Stars (6k)

　The first-year math professor's office. Darko Dimon unlocked the door and entered. "This is your office."

　Fate Steinbeck, standing behind him, asked curiously, "You'll have that too when you become a professor."

　Dak smiled, led her through the door, and then locked it.

　Fate Steinbeck looked around and found that the office was not much different from the other professors' offices, so he walked over to the sofa for receiving guests and sat down.

　Dak then asked, "Fruit juice, milk, or black tea?"

　“Juice, please.” Fate Steinbeck did not choose black tea like most people.

　Dak then took out the apple juice stored there and poured her a full glass.

　Then he poured himself a glass of water, sat down opposite him, and said, "Let's give it a try."

　Fate Steinbeck picked up the glass, took a sip, and asked with some surprise, "How was this made?"

　Dark smiled and didn't continue the discussion: "Senior, this morning in the cafeteria, it couldn't have been a coincidence, could it?"

　Fate Steinbeck said with a hint of amusement, "What is a chance encounter? Doesn't a chance encounter that is foreseen beforehand count as a chance encounter?"

　Dark shook his head and said, "Senior Steinbeck, you know that's not what I meant."

　“Okay.” Fate Steinbeck put down his cup and finally said seriously, “Here’s the thing.”

　Dark listened intently: "Hmm."

　Fate Steinbeck: "Last month, my teacher was stargazing." Dark: "Hmm."

　Fate Steinbeck glanced at him and said, “My teacher is an astrologer. Anyway, he suddenly had a premonition that night, and he did some calculations and predicted that I would meet a destined person in the dueling arena today. Of course, I already knew it was you on Tuesday. Then I found an opportunity to observe the stars at night and do some calculations.”

　Dark: "..."

　Fate Steinbeck: "Well, anyway, I predicted heavy rain this morning, and there was a more than 70% chance you'd be in the cafeteria. So I started staking out at 6 a.m. and finally managed to bump into you."

　"You call this a chance encounter?" Darke retorted helplessly.

　Fette Steinbeck said, "Well, they have to maintain the dignity of being a prophet!"

　Dark sighed and said, "What does your teacher have to say?" Fette Steinbeck replied, "That's a story for later. Let me first tell you about my teacher."

　Dark: "You say it."

　"My teacher comes from the Star Tower," Fette Steinbeck said. Darke was not surprised to hear this.

　The Star Tower is considered a sacred place by astrologers. The vast majority of top astrologers come from the Star Tower, including Professor Mitia Bartholomew.

　He said, "It seems he must know Professor Mitis Bartholomew."

　“Of course we know each other,” Fate Steinbeck said. “So you can just ask Professor Mitya after this, and you’ll see I’m telling the truth. My teacher’s name is Grinton, Grinton Rossetti. You may not have heard of him by name, but you should have heard of his title—'The Sage of the Stars.'”

　Dark's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded, saying, "So it was him."

　He was a sage, an astrologer, and a renowned duelist still active today.

　The title "Sage of the Stars," Grinton Rossetti, is quite well-known even within St. Marian Academy.

　The key point is that he is also the personal disciple of the Star Tower Master.

　But if that's the case, then the senior student Fate Steinbeck in front of us should be considered a grand-disciple of the Star Tower Master.

　Dak suddenly realized.

　Fate Steinbeck's summoning techniques, as displayed in that duel, were groundbreaking and far beyond the capabilities of a student.

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　However, if it was taught by a disciple of the Star Tower Master, the plausibility would be greatly enhanced.

　Fate Steinbeck, with an "I know what you're thinking" look on his face, picked up his glass, took a sip of juice, and said, "My Star Summoning Technique was indeed taught by my teacher, but the ability to continuously foresee the future within a small range is my own."

　Dark: "Mmm, mmm, mmm, senior is really amazing."

　“That’s right.” Like almost any prophet, Fate Steinbeck spoke with unwavering confidence, looking up and asking, “So, are you interested in the Star Summoning Technique?”

　Darke's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "As for interest, of course I am." By saying this, he had naturally realized Fate Stabeck's purpose.

　Whether it was the reminder at breakfast or the fierce battle during the duel, it was all an act by Fate Steinbeck to demonstrate the Star Summoning Technique.

　Now that we've seen the goods and heard the manufacturer's introduction, the next step is naturally to promote them.

　But how does Fate Steinbeck plan to entice him to buy, or at what price?

　If the price is cheap, he's naturally willing to pay. But if the price is too high, he'll have to think about it carefully.

　In short, the Star Summoning Technique is indeed a good product, and it is a type that fits his system quite well.

　This idea persisted until F. Steinbeck spoke up again.

　But then Fate Steinbeck spoke clearly, "If you are willing to become the disciple of the 'Sage of the Stars,' he will naturally impart to you all the knowledge he has acquired in his life, including this Star Summoning Technique."

　Darke fell silent for a moment, his smile becoming standardized: "Is this the only way?"

　Fate Steinbeck stated confidently, "The Star Summoning Technique is a secret technique passed down by my master. He has not taught it to anyone other than the Tower Master and his disciples. I think you should have already experienced the superiority of this technique after your duel with me. Moreover, as for me, I haven't actually fully mastered the core of this technique. There is still a lot of room for improvement."

　Dark interrupted, "Why did you choose me?"

　Fate Steinbeck said, "Your 'Star Spirit Card' is based on the power of the stars, right? Our teacher said you are a child of the stars, born with the ability to harness the power of the stars and create miracles. You are the best successor of our 'Star Sage' lineage."

　Dark, the "Son of the Stars," blinked and immediately realized who had betrayed him.

　However, the so-called "son of the stars" is, after all, just Professor Mitia Bartholomew's opinion.

　Grinton Rossetti, the "Sage of the Stars," did not witness it firsthand, and theoretically, it would have been impossible for him to be so concerned about it. It is likely that the gradual spread of the name "Star Spirit Card" was also an important factor.

　It seems that the wise man Grinton Rossetti also has something in mind regarding his "Celestial Spirit Card".

　Or perhaps he gleaned some prophecy or divination from the prophecy, which is the astrologer's job.

　Moreover, the "Sage of the Stars" is the personal disciple of the Star Tower Master, and could never be a fraudster.

　They are the ones who can truly foresee the trajectory of destiny, the pioneers on the path to the future.

　I wonder if Grinton Rossetti, as a great astrologer, foresaw that his recruitment would fail.

　Dark took a sip of water and said, "Mr. Rossetti's Star Summoning Technique truly impressed me. I would be overjoyed to learn it if I were fortunate enough to do so. Unfortunately, I already have a teacher."

　Although others often forget, Dark Dimon was already a disciple of the "Sage of the Beasts".

　Fate Steinbeck, clearly unaware of this, exclaimed in surprise, "You already have a teacher? Is it Professor Mitis Bartholomew? If so, it's not surprising, after all, she's your astrology professor. But if she really is your teacher, I still hope you'll seriously consider whether to switch schools. Professor Bartholomew is indeed insightful. But in terms of ability and resources, she can't compare to my teacher. My teacher is definitely a better choice! Moreover, within the Star Tower, changes in teachers and students are not uncommon. It won't be controversial."

　After she finished speaking, Darke said, "It wasn't her." Fate Steinbeck was immediately taken aback and asked, "Then who was it?"

　Dark smiled and said, "Claire Kate, the 'Sage of the Beasts.' I'm sorry, it seems I cannot become Sage Bassidi's disciple."

　“Claire Kate, the ‘Sage of the Beasts’…she did indeed teach at the academy for a while…” Fate Steinbeck pondered for a moment, then could only say helplessly, “Since she’s a teacher from outside the Star Tower, it’s truly unfortunate. However, I will tell the teacher about this; perhaps he will consider trying to persuade the ‘Sage of the Beasts’.”

　Dark couldn't help but smile and said, "Dark, there's no need. My teacher has treated me very well. How about this, please thank the 'Sage of the Stars' for his kindness, but let's not mention the teacher-student relationship again. Besides, the 'Sage of the Stars' star summoning spell is indeed unique. I gained some inspiration from that duel. If one day I can develop a new summoning spell using this, I will definitely come to thank him in person."

　Fette Steinbeck blinked and sighed, "You're quite ambitious, junior."

　"You make your way by walking," Dark said.

　Fate Steinbeck said, "Then I look forward to my junior developing his own unique summoning spell as soon as possible."

　Dark smiled and said, "If it succeeds, I'll avoid using the same name and name it 'Protoss Summoning Spell'."

　Fate Steinbeck couldn't help but laugh and said, "Could you teach me then?"

　Dark was somewhat surprised by her reaction, but then said, "We'll have to wait and see."

　Fette Steinbeck shook his head helplessly and said, "We really can't find any loopholes."

　Now that things had come to this, Dak thought that Fate Steinbeck, having failed to recruit her, would take her leave. But she showed no sign of leaving, instead continuing to chat idly.

　As the owner of the office, Dak couldn't just kick her out, so he patiently continued to explain to her.

　However, as he was talking, a thought suddenly struck him, and he steered the conversation toward the "Star Summoning Technique".

　Fate Steinbeck didn't mince words and directly explained some of the basic rules of the "Star Summoning Technique".

　Dak then returned the favor by answering some of her questions.

　An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and F. Steinbeck seemed to have finally had his fill and indicated that he was ready to leave.

　But before she took her leave, she pulled out a metal card from her purse and handed it to Dak with a smile.

　"What's this"

　Dak took the card and examined it curiously. The metal card was gold on one side and silver on the other. The gold side was engraved with a symbol of the sun. The silver side was engraved with a symbol of the moon.

　The overall carving is very exquisite, and the raised areas reveal intricate circuitry resembling that of a circuit board.

　The edges of the card are inlaid with gemstones representing stars. When touched, the gold side feels warm, while the silver side feels slightly cool.

　In short, it's clearly not an ordinary person.

　Fate Steinbeck smiled and said, "This is an invitation to the Star Tower. With this card, you can enter the Star Tower after obtaining the cardholder's permission. This year, on the fifteenth of August, the Tower Master will be hosting the 'Night of Prophecy' at the top of the Star Tower. If you're interested, you can come and take a look."

　“The Night of Prophecy?” Dark exclaimed in surprise, “That gathering known in prophets' circles as the Night of Catastrophe?”

　Fate Steinbeck said, "While I wouldn't call it a 'disaster night,' it certainly was."

　“I understand.” Dark put away the Star Card and said seriously, “I will go if I have time.”

　"Night of Prophecy" is a grand gathering for prophets, a coveted event for every prophet.