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

　Judy said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to win."

　Dark said, "Perhaps that's the charm of magical duels."

　Judy shook her head and said, "Winning this duel isn't something that luck can determine. You're amazing, more amazing than anyone can imagine."

　Dark frowned and said, "I'll take that as a compliment." Judy said, "You were complimenting me! I bet the audience outside the arena felt the same way, right?"

　The responses from outside the arena instantly filled the space. Judy said with satisfaction, "See, I told you so." Dark shook his head, too lazy to respond.

　Judy then said, "Alright, let's begin the interview now. The first question..."

　Dark frowned and said, "The first one."

　Judy pretended not to hear and continued, "In the history of the Gold Cup, only a handful of students have made it to the quarterfinals as a second-year student. What's more, you directly defeated the only sixth-year student among this year's quarterfinalists in the winners' bracket. Under these circumstances, don't you feel that the Gold Cup is nothing special?"

　Dark was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Judy to ask such a question.

　He chuckled somewhat and said, "Are you asking me personally whether I've become arrogant and conceited?"

　Judy smiled and shook her head. "Of course I didn't mean that." Dark said, "The Golden Cup was originally created simply to provide students with an environment to hone their skills. Those who actively participate in the Golden Cup are aware of their own shortcomings and the need to improve. We hone ourselves in duels, and through this process, we grow stronger, making ourselves stronger now than we were in the past, and believing that we will be stronger in the future. This is what the Golden Cup brings us. The outcome of a single round, or even the final result of each edition, has no impact on the true meaning of the Golden Cup."

　Judy's expression turned slightly serious as she said, "Dark Dimon's answer was unexpectedly serious and earnest. I think the original founders of the Golden Cup would be very pleased to hear your interpretation of the Golden Cup."

　Dark said, "Even putting all that aside, I can't underestimate the Gold Cup. Every single player who's made it this far is incredibly strong. Even Luke Becky, whom we just narrowly defeated, has the ability to fight his way back from the loser's bracket."

　Judy paused for a moment, then said, "Then let's ask the second question. Are you looking forward to facing Luke Becky again, or do you think you'll have the chance to meet him again in this tournament?"

　After thinking it over carefully, Dark said to Judy's surprise, "The chances are slim."

　After all, the probability of him missing next Friday's game is extremely high.

　But Judy clearly misunderstood him. Even the spectators, the commentators listening intently, and Luke Becky himself on the blue team's platform didn't get his point.

　Luke Becky gritted his teeth, feeling humiliated.

　But he wouldn't say anything inappropriate at this time out of impulse.

　He is the loser now.

　What can the loser say when humiliated by the winner?

　All he can do is fight his way back from the loser's bracket and give Dark Dimon a good slap in the face!

　“The third question,” Judy said, seeing that Dark didn’t seem inclined to explain, “is, among the quarterfinalists of this Gold Cup, who would you most like to face?”

　Dark frowned, then said frankly, "The champion. Of course, I most want to play against the champion."

　Senior Judy blinked and said, "Your answer is a bit cunning."

　Dark shook his head slightly and said, "Any other questions?"

　Senior Judy sighed deliberately and said, "There are countless things you want to know. But if you keep asking, Judy will be seen as a unreasonable woman. So there are no more questions. I wish you continued success."

　Dark nodded and said, "Thank you."

　He then put the deck into his card pack, raised his arm, and waved towards the audience.

　From the audience seats, faint screams could be heard. Dark suddenly felt like he was becoming a celebrity. He lowered his hand and turned to walk towards the rising platform.

　Dak Dimon's interview with the winner has ended, but Judy's hosting duties are not.

　She needs to engage the audience during the long breaks that follow, while also inserting some promotional advertisements.

　At this time of year, the academy takes the opportunity to release winner-themed merchandise, enticing viewers to make impulsive purchases.

　After Dak stepped off the platform, he returned to the "backstage area".

　Luke Becky didn't avoid him and returned at the same time—"Backstage, Darke could clearly feel that Luke Becky's gaze towards him had become less sharp."

　—The magic duel must have deepened the mutual understanding between the two contestants!

　—That's how Luke Becky's anger was calmed down!

　Dark thought about it casually, then sat down next to Pandora.

　"That was a fantastic win," Pandora exclaimed immediately. "That 'Coffin of Death' was absolutely amazing."

　Dark smiled and said, "Of course, that was my secret weapon. Unfortunately, it was exposed before I even faced off against my senior."

　Senior Pandora shook her head and said, "There are some things that you can't prevent even if you know them. But your 'Grim Reaper's Coffin' can't hold targets that are too large, can it?"

　Dark said, "Is it that obvious?"

　Pandora smiled. "Otherwise, if it could have been done, shouldn't you have imprisoned that 'Dragon Lich' in the first place?"

　Dark said, "That is indeed a flaw of the 'Coffin of Death'." Senior Pandora said, "Fortunately, my dragons are all very big." Dark gave a slightly helpless smile.

　Pandora said, "I need to start preparing now, it'll be my turn next."

　Dark said, "I'll wait for your victory."

　Pandora then set up a barrier and began carefully adjusting her deck based on her understanding of Winnie Skadi.

　Pandora frequently interacted with Winnie at the academy. Naturally, she knew Winnie better than most people.

　So far, none of the magic cards that "Winter's Daughter" has displayed in the Duel Arena are her trump cards!

　She was no exception in this regard.

　Moreover, she was very clear that what Winnie had always wanted to do, and even her main purpose in participating in this Golden Cup, was to defeat her on the stage of a formal duel!

　Set goals, catch up, reach, and surpass!

　Pandora had done the same thing before, and succeeded. Now, her next level is also starting to see her as a target.

　As her "superior," she certainly couldn't want to be overthrown. Winnie Skadi was a formidable adversary.

　Ice-type is weak against Dragon-type. But she won't lose.

　Winnie was very excited.

　I don't know if it was fate or just bad luck.

　She had never encountered Pandora in the regular competitions, so today was a rare chance for her to run into her.

　She had been waiting for this day for a long time. Win or lose, it was a challenge!

　Pandora and Winnie temporarily set aside their many previous doubts in preparation for the upcoming duel.

　However, the students watching the game in the ring area had an extremely heated discussion after the winner's interview.

　Ninety percent of their discussion focused on the "Coffin of Death".

　A mere six-star magical spirit was able to trap a nine-star magical spirit. Its previous defensive capabilities were also exceptionally impressive.

　This Magical Spirit card is clearly "abnormal"!

　Evan Pearson mingled among the crowd, trying to pry out the secret of the "Coffin of Death" from Doron and the others.

　But each conversation ended in praise of Dak. His expression grew increasingly grim as a result.

　He gradually returned to normal only when the second duel began.

　When the time came, Pandora Drogon and Winnie Skadi left the backstage area and stepped onto the dueling stage.

Chapter 909 The Invincible Silver Dragon (4k)

　The duel between Pandora Dragon, the Silver Dragoness, and Winnie Skadi, the Daughter of Winter, is also highly anticipated.

　In fact, the mere appearance of these two popular players ignited an unprecedented atmosphere in the duel arena!

　Host Judy loudly announced their entrance, and the commentator enthusiastically praised their strength.

　The entire arena was filled with waves of cheers and shouts. Dark stood in the "backstage area," his face solemn as he looked at the dueling arena in the center of the arena.

　With the sixth-year students about to graduate, the duel between Pandora and Winnie essentially represents the highest level of skill among the students of St. Marian Academy.

　Although Winnie Skadi is only a fourth-year student, if she gives it her all, she will be no less capable than any graduate.

　She was like Pandora's Dracula last year, attracting attention even in her early grades, and fully displaying her talent by the time she was in fourth grade.

　And unlike Luke Becky, who reached his peak in fourth grade.

　As time went by, she visibly grew stronger and stronger!

　This year, next year, and the year after, how high will she be able to go before graduating from college?

　That's something that makes you feel both excited and fearful.

　She is such a duelist.

　Although they are low-key and unassuming in daily life, once they get serious, they will show their sharpness, just like their name suggests, which is icy cold!

　pity.

　She was born a year after Pandora.

　...

　A difference of one year is nothing in the relatively long course of a lifetime.

　However, for a genius mage who is in a period of rapid growth, the difference can be as vast as heaven and earth.

　The idea that the younger generation surpasses the older generation doesn't exist!

　Winnie Skadi is very capable.

　But Dark had complete confidence in Pandora.

　He wasn't worried about the outcome of the duel, but he was very interested in the process of determining the winner.

　He wanted to watch the duel carefully, but unfortunately there was no replay, otherwise he could have savored it frame by frame.

　From the duel between those two, he could see the gap between himself and the top duelists!

　...

　"Are these the top duelists in your academy?"

　After a few minutes of calming down, Evan Pearson turned to Doron beside him and asked.

　Doron naturally bragged to Pandora and Winnie.

　Then he turned to Evan Pearson and asked if there were any such powerful duelists within the Holy Mystic Academy.

　The Holy Mystic Academy also has duels, but these are usually between elites. They don't have the scale or atmosphere of St. Mary's Academy, and they aren't shown to the public.

　As an academy that can stand alongside St. Marian Academy, the Holy Mystic Academy naturally boasts a number of powerful duelists.

　Evan Pearson casually rattled off a few names to appease Doron before preparing to press him on the extent of Pandora and Winnie's prowess.

　Although he had witnessed Pandora and Winnie's duel last Friday, their opponents were not each other at that time.

　Without a comparable opponent, it's difficult to discern a duelist's true strength. Evan Pearson wanted to confirm this further.

　But before he could speak, he heard Doron ask, "Those duelists you mentioned, are they as strong as you?"

　Evan Pearson fell silent.

　"The quarterfinals of the Golden Cup are a pretty good stage for our official confrontation."

　After carefully putting the comic book away, Winnie Skadi spoke with unusual seriousness.

　Her words carried no coldness, but the temperature in the air suddenly plummeted.

　The spectators watching the duel in the ring seemed to feel a chill. Pandora smiled slightly, but simply said in a calm tone, "I will win this year's Gold Cup."

　Winnie said, "You want the Golden Cup? I can let you have it. But I'm going to win this duel!"

　Pandora said, "Never giving up, even when facing an invincible opponent, is indeed a precious spirit for duelists. I hope you will never forget your original aspirations in the future."

　Winnie said, "Words are useless; let's see how it goes."

　Pandora said, "Then show me."

　The battle begins!

　Fifth grade and fourth grade.

　Both girls were in the Magic Academy, both were in the Literature Club, and both were top students in their grade. Finally, a fierce duel ensued between these two highly anticipated girls!

　Some magic cards exist specifically for magic duels.

　St. Marian Academy does not encourage students to waste their energy on useless things in order to win magic duels.

　But for some people, creating those magic cards is just a piece of cake.