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

　But what about the "demon king" in reality?

　Although the "Immortal Demon King Aleister Aldrich" was also countered by the "Holy Sword," "immortality" is "immortality." In the end, he was only sealed away, not killed by the "Hero." Even though the "Hero" paid the ultimate price for it.

　The background music playing inside the duel arena was deeply moving.

　Even Wittgold, watching from the stands, couldn't help but have tears well up in his eyes, having put himself in the shoes of the player.

　However, after the sadness and the emotion, reality must always return. After running out of the blast radius, Evan Pearson's injuries were rapidly healed under the white light of the "White Holy Sword".

　his

　As he chanted incessantly, the magic cards on the Duel Disk were continuously activated. Beams of white light were released from the magic cards, either transforming into magical spirits around him or flowing into his body, providing further enhancement.

　He did not weaken; on the contrary, he grew stronger with each battle.

　However, the sky suddenly became deserted.

　One of the two "Blue-Eyes White Dragons" transformed into a white light and shot into the sky when the "Destruction Burst Gale Bullet" landed and exploded.

　Along with it, the "Ditto" that "transformed" into "the ally of justice, Kaibaman" also disappeared in a flash of light!

　"There is one nine-star magical spirit and one three-star magical spirit."

　"In the name of Darkdemon, a sacrifice is made to summon you! Come forth, fossil pterosaur!"

　It's still a dragon!

　Moreover, it's a super-tier dragon species with twelve stars!

　Dark didn't think it was necessary to summon the [Fossil Pteranodon (Ancient Form)] at this time.

　He wouldn't reveal his true power at this moment. "Roar—"

　The fossil pterosaur (ancient form), which is even larger than the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, revealed its ferocious and terrifying form to countless viewers.

　The even more violent dragon's might swept down, causing Evan Pearson to pause in his movements, feeling as if his knees were about to buckle.

　"A twelve-star magical spirit..."

　He muttered something under his breath, but then gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and braced himself to continue charging toward Dakdimon.

　The brave are fearless.

　There is no escape route.

　Go forward.

　He seemed to sense something fluttering around him, as if encouraging and supporting him.

　Were they spectators from outside the venue? Or were they followers of the Holy Church?

　Whatever it was, it put his mind at ease, and his running posture returned to its previous agility.

　And above the sky.

　Along with the [Fossil Pteranodon (Ancient Form)] soaring into the sky, two nine-star [Fossil Pteranodon (Sword Beast)] also took flight.

　Dark looked up at the three "fossilized pterosaurs" soaring in the sky and smiled slightly.

　He then raised his hand and suddenly shouted, "Sword, come!" One of the [Fossil Aerial Dragons (Sword Beasts)] transformed into an "Ancient Sword" in a grayish-white glow.

　The "ancient sword" swooped down from the sky, slowed down abruptly in front of him, and landed perfectly in his palm.

　[Ancient Sword] The sword is enormous, practically a giant sword. Dark holds the hilt with considerable difficulty.

　But as he reached out and grasped it, a gray light spread down from the hilt, enveloping his entire body and forming a layer of "fossil skin."

　At the same time.

　The power originating from the [Fossil Aerial Dragon (Sword Beast)] is unleashed within its body.

　He received half of the attribute bonus from the [Fossil Aerodactyl (Sword Beast)]

　Power surged forth once more.

　As Dark felt the surging power flowing into his body, his eyes gleamed with a sharp light as he turned to look at Evan Pearson, who was now quite close.

　At the same time, he also saw surprise in Evan Pearson's clear eyes.

　He couldn't help but grin.

　A powerful melody began to play in the background.

　At that moment, he also clearly felt that "divine cause" was being drawn to him.

　His eyes widened slightly, changing from emerald green to golden yellow. As the "Eye of Truth" opened, the "divine cause" flowing across the field immediately came into view.

　He saw "divine cause" in Evan Pearson, a slowly flowing "divine cause" that seemed to be gently caressing his cheek.

　He also saw the "divine cause" before him, a dazzling and intensely surging "divine cause".

　What kind of behavior attracts what kind of "divine cause".

　Dark understood something, his sword-wielding hand pressed down slightly, and then... he charged back towards Elpison!

　"The Pure White Holy Sword!"

　"Ancient Sword"!

　The power of this "Ancient Sword" comes from the "Sword of the Mountain Giant".

　The "Mountain Giant's Sword" was originally a holy sword.

　At the top of the Duel Arena, unseen by ordinary people, the "Mountain Giant Sword," transformed into a "Fossil Aerial Dragon," was also watching the battle.

　His life at St. Marian Academy was very comfortable, just a little boring. But with the start of the "Academy Championship," that slight shortcoming was made up for.

　happy.

　Beside it, several monsters from the dungeon were also watching the battle.

　The background music inside the open-air dueling arena grew increasingly rousing and energetic. Two fighters, each wielding a sword, charged fiercely towards each other in the dueling arena.

　The students of the Holy Mystic Academy had never seen such behavior from Evan Pearson.

　The students of St. Marian College had never seen Darkdemon so fierce.

　The students who watched the duel sometimes even described him as "overly cautious."

　But at this moment, they finally realized that "overly cautious" was just a style.

　It is not fixed.

　"boom!"

　A loud noise was produced.

　The "Ancient Sword" and the "Pure White Holy Sword" clashed violently. The two swords faced each other, staring at each other at an extreme distance.

　Reach

　Klein could see fanaticism in Evan Pearson's eyes.

　But Evan Pearson could only see the truth in Dark's eyes! After all, he had opened the "Eye of Truth".

　The two swords clashed, but neither fighter showed any intention of retreating after a single blow.

　With a flick of the wrist and a shift of the body to the side, another sword strike is delivered.

　The difference between Evan Pearson's "Pure White Sword" and ordinary weapons is that it can provide the wielder with all-round attribute bonuses, just like an armor, rather than simply increasing attack power.

　This is similar to Dark's "Ancient Sword." That's why he was able to withstand Dark's greatsword attacks. However, the effects are not all the same.

　Evan Pearson and Dark's physical strength is very similar, and their progress in cultivating "qi" is also roughly the same.

　But once the fight started, it became clear that Dark's every sword strike was heavier and faster.

　At first, Evan Pearson could parry a sword strike or two and exchange blows for a few rounds. But as his stamina waned and Darke regained his touch, he could no longer parry at all.

　The "Ancient Sword" provides a significant boost, which is one factor; the weight of the sword itself is another; and the "Fossil Skin" it comes with makes Dark completely immune to attacks, which is yet another.

　Although the "Pure White Holy Sword" has the ability to accelerate healing, taking damage and not taking damage are still two different concepts.

　Dark was completely unafraid of injury, and the "Ancient Sword" was as solid as a door, each heavy blow devoid of any skill, nor requiring any skill. As soon as Evan Pearson considered taking the blow, he was trapped, unable to advance or retreat, and could only take each strike head-on.

　The sound of metal being struck echoed continuously from the dueling arena.

　Evan Pearson's powerful momentum, which had overcome numerous difficulties to reach Dark, gradually dissipated with each exchange of blows.

　What kind of hero kills the demon king?

　What kind of fairy tale play?

　Did you really think reality was such a simple and straightforward story—"Drink!"

　Dark gathered his energy into his hand, releasing it outwards with "gathering energy" to envelop the sword, and then slammed it down with a sudden shout.

　"boom!"

　Evan Pearson barely managed to lift his sword, but he was completely unable to cope with the sudden increase in power. In an instant, his hand split open, the holy sword slipped from his grasp, and he fell backward.

　The music in the venue suddenly turned into a funeral dirge, as if a hero in his twilight years had been defeated by evil and was in a state of utter desolation in his later years.

　"scare!"

　Dark breathed a sigh of relief to the "God's Intention" in his heart, then released his grip and sent the "Ancient Sword" into the sky.

　The "Ancient Sword" transformed back into a "Fossil Aerial Dragon" in mid-air, circling and soaring above Dark's head.

　Dark bent down slightly and reached out his hand to Evan Pearson, who was sitting on the ground.

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　Evan Pearson sat on the ground, utterly exhausted. Although he had no physical injuries, he was no longer able to function.

　After a while, he regained some strength and raised his hand to grab Dak's outstretched right hand.

　With a little effort, Dark pulled him up from the ground: "How's that? Not bad, right?"

　Evan Pearson shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I'm no match for you. I lost this round."

　Seeing that he finally conceded defeat, the referee, who had been waiting, immediately blew his whistle and announced the result of the duel.

　Dark patted Evan Pearson on the back and said, "Then come again next time."

　Evan Pearson nodded vigorously and said, "Okay."

　The scene of the two athletes getting along amicably was crystal clear and witnessed by every spectator.

　"This is what a duel should be like!" the commentator couldn't help but exclaim.

　His sigh was heartfelt, but to be honest, it was only a fleeting thought. The idea that friendship comes first in a magical duel ultimately doesn't align with reality.

　However, with the Elder Clan and the Tortoise Beastman preceding them, and Dark Dimon and Evan Pearson following them, today's opening day of the Academy Championship has an added layer of significance.

　Dark watched Evan Pearson walk off the stage, a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including a touch of melancholy) How much can a person's personality change?

　One could see some of that in this "Holy Son." He had indeed matured considerably after that exchange activity. Although "Holy Son" Evan Pearson's current strength was still somewhat lacking, Dark firmly believed that his future was limitless.

　Evan Pearson's trump cards certainly don't stop at "The Holy Sword of Immortality". He used "The Holy Sword of Immortality" as the core of his strategy in this duel simply because he happened to draw this magic card as the core of his deck from his initial five cards.

　If he gets a new hand, he will definitely switch to a different strategy.

　Moreover, even disregarding "The Holy Sword of White," Evan Pearson has revealed several very good magic cards so far.

　Among them, "Baby Angel," which can take damage for the duelist, and "Holy Soul," which can be summoned by sacrificing a Light Magical Spirit from the Graveyard, are both very rare Magical Cards.

　Especially the later "Holy Soul," if Evan Pearson hadn't had so few ways to create graves, he could definitely have maximized its power.

　The reason this duel has developed to this point can be traced back to only one thing: Dark's board-flooding speed was simply too fast—in fact, it could be said that he didn't even bother with board-flooding and skipped the early game to go straight into the late game.

　The first move, "Blue-Eyes White Dragon," was so overpowered that Evan Pearson had no room to maneuver and was forced to fight in close combat, which he wasn't particularly good at.

　Then, in close combat, he was completely outmatched by Dark in the same way. This is truly a pity.

　But being crushed by Darko isn't a complete crushing defeat; it's not a big problem.

　Evan Pearson's "White Holy Sword" can even negate "Destructive Jet of White Light," making it truly difficult to find someone in his grade who can rival it.

　Even among upperclassmen, it's not certain that you could find many who could reliably defeat him.

　I wonder if Witt will get impatient after witnessing this duel.

　Dark shook his head slightly, then turned and walked to the other side, where Senior Judy was already waiting for him to go on stage.

　Next came the post-match review session.