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

　The Royal Academy's crushing defeat was not a big deal for the audience.

　Although there are many viewers who support the Royal Academy, this is only in comparison to the Ocean Magic Academy.

　On the human side, there are three major academies: the Holy Mystic Academy, which has the most believers, and St. Marian Academy, which is the host, neither of which has yet made a move.

　However, after this battle, people have a clearer understanding of the power of the Ocean Magic Academy.

　The mystery was partially unveiled, finally revealing the horror.

　In the audience's ranking of expected champions, Ocean Magic Academy has risen several places, second only to St. Marian Academy and the academies in their respective regions.

　At the same time, they couldn't help but wonder just how powerful the Sky Magic Academy, which was just as mysterious as the Ocean Magic Academy, must be.

　You should know that St. Marian Academy's first-round opponent is Sky Magic Academy!

　Adding to the concern is the loss suffered by the St. Mary's Academy students in the exhibition match.

　But if you ignore all that, the first round of the competition is actually quite exciting—if you put it in the context of the Ocean Magic Academy!

　After all, the audience of the "Academy Championship" is not only humans, but also subhumans who dislike humans.

　While evenly matched duels are certainly exciting, there's also an audience for exhilarating, one-sided victories.

　Even "divine causes" have their own tendencies.

　Not to mention the audience.

　Therefore, the overall atmosphere inside the open-air duel arena was actually quite good. The unexpected results actually highlighted the tension and excitement. The only somewhat tiring part was the last duel.

　The next round of the competition will be between the Elf Magic Academy and the War Totem Academy.

　Regardless of how races other than elves and orcs perceive this round of the competition.

　In short, the Elf and Orc races were already looking forward to the second round of the competition as soon as the previous round ended.

　As the transition ended, the lower-grade contestants from the Elf and Orc races took to the stage one after another, and the entire venue was instantly filled with the roars of the Orcs and the whistles of the Elves.

　Why a whistle? Of course, it's for elegance!

　How could the elegant elves roar and shout like the rude orcs? The audience was actually quite restrained.

　The real agitation came from the audiences watching the delayed projections in various squares and pubs.

　Inevitably, a large number of alcoholics and gamblers were mixed in. They drank strong liquor, held gambling tickets, and stared at the projection with bloodshot eyes. The match between the Royal Academy of the Kingdom and the Ocean Magic Academy had already bankrupted many gamblers, and amidst the boiling cheers, there was always a sound of shrill wails.

　In the city of freedom, in the territory of Karaha, people both familiar and unfamiliar are all watching the competition.

　The people across the continent are in a state of constant excitement as the "Academy Championship" continues.

　The two teams took to their respective platforms, facing each other across the arena. The captain of the lower grades team from the Elf Magic Academy was "Rain Elf" Julia Amelia.

　She had blue hair and blue eyes, a petite and cute figure, but a cold face and an extremely low aura. Her crystal-clear, jade-like feet were standing on a puddle of water that did not disperse.

　Besides Julia and Amelia, another notable contestant among the twelve elves is Nono Artemis, the "Moon Elf" who appeared in the exhibition match.

　However, she was only a second-year student, and her performance in the exhibition match was really not good, so she was basically a substitute.

　On the other side, the captain of the lower grades of the War Totem Academy is Eva Herst, a member of the "Eagle-Man Royal Family".

　Like a fallen angel with black wings, Eva has a cold and sharp look in her eyes, and her heroic spirit is overwhelming.

　The beastmen behind her were all cold and fierce. Only one fox-clan beastman was charming and affectionate, possessing an aura that stood out from the surrounding beastmen.

　The two teams faced each other from a distance, yet a hidden edge was palpable. The elves and orcs who had been confined have now been released, but the grassland elf Dylan remains bedridden.

　Although the academy has clearly stated that the orcs were not the murderers, the elves desperately need an outlet for their anger.

　They have been waiting for this match for a long time. Therefore, there is no possibility that they will hold back.

　The tense atmosphere was palpable even to spectators who knew nothing about duels.

　In the circular seating area, the twenty-second prince of the Lionheart, Grace Leon, was facing off against the Elf Princess, Lucia Artemis.

　Grace appeared cold and aloof, but inwardly she was seething with resentment.

　Lucia, inwardly seething with rage, outwardly displayed the same intense anger. Far away in the elven lands and the orc kingdom, the Elven Queen and Lionheart King were also closely watching the match, constantly discussing the odds of victory with others.

　It's a good idea to have a good time.

　"Elves or orcs, who do you think has a better chance?"

　Saraswati walked beside Dark and asked with a smile. Dark squinted at him for a long time before saying, "The overall strength of the orcs and elves is roughly equal. The difference in their strategies may be the key to victory or defeat. Or perhaps, some unexpected variables will emerge."

　Sarah was puzzled by the "variable".

　Emma glanced at her and said, "It seems you haven't paid much attention to the elven contestants. The second-year moon elf is the biggest variable among the elven race."

　Sarah thought for a moment and then remembered: "You're talking about Nono Artemis. She does have some problems, but can a second-year student change the outcome of a match?"

　Emma said, "But it's enough to break the balance." Sarah smiled and said, "That makes it even more exciting." Dark nodded and said, "Watch their match closely; it's our turn next round. The long-lived creatures of Sky City are no easier to deal with than they are."

　Sarah laughed and said, "Isn't it still lunchtime?"

　Diana stared for a while, then her eyes lit up, finally finding an opportunity to interject: "I heard the cafeteria ladies have prepared special meals for the contestants; I wonder what goodies they'll have?"

　"All you ever think about is eating!" Rose poked her forehead and laughed.

　“I’ve heard there’s a rare kind of meat,” Aurora chimed in.

　Diana became even more excited.

　The atmosphere here is exceptionally pleasant.

　Anna and Angie, standing to the side, were discussing the old king's feelings after witnessing the Royal Academy's crushing defeat with sly smiles, which was quite a scene.

　Doron and Jon watched with tense faces as the two little princesses freely fabricated stories about the king, unsure of what to do.

　In the corner, the dark elf girl kept her eyes fixed on the elf contestants, her eyes filled with undisguised envy.

　As the referee blew the whistle, the match entered strategy time. Elf Magic Academy VS War Totem Academy.

　Both sides actively adjusted their strategies in the final five minutes before the duel began—even though they were already very well prepared.

　As time was running out, "Rain Fairy" Julia Amelia and "Eagle King" Eva Hearst almost simultaneously stamped their strategy cards, each bearing a photo of one of the players, onto the strategy board.

　Then she suddenly looked up, staring at the other person from afar. Eva gave a cold smile and opened her mouth silently.

　The elves had incredibly sharp eyesight, and Julia almost immediately read her words from her lips.

　That was clearly not something nice to say.

　She frowned, and immediately the surrounding humidity increased, and dark clouds gathered overhead; all that was needed was a clap of thunder and lightning from Lairella to bring a thunderstorm.

　Eva Hearst looked up at the slightly darkening sky, but her smile only grew wider.

　Her provocation at this moment was certainly not just to provoke the other party. Among the lower grades of the Elf Magic Academy, the strongest was "Rain Elf" Julie.

　Amelia.

　However, Julia's strength is built on a highly specialized "rain team" strategy. Her deck lacks flexibility and always relies on a single core idea.

　On the orc side, there are also players who can utilize the water elemental environment. Eva is ready to send that orc to match up against Julia. But to achieve a precise matchup, she must understand the elven draft strategy. At this point, she first needs to mislead the opponent into thinking that she will devise a "strong against strong" strategy, and that she herself will go into battle against Julia.

　Only in this way can we see through the opponent's tactics and counter them in the subsequent countermeasures period.

　She wasn't going to let any chance of victory slip by; the "Tom and Jerry horse race" was simply not for orcs.

　Only by fighting every bloody battle with all our might can we ignite the orcs' fighting spirit and make them stronger with each battle!

　"Wow—"

　The referee blew his whistle to warn the referee.

　Eva took a half step back and smiled, saying, "Lena, don't disappoint me." "Well... I might not be able to guarantee that," Lena Fox said gently as she rose from her seat.

　She was the only fox-person among the twelve orc contestants. Lena Fox was born an ordinary fox-person; her hair was orange-red, her eyes were black, her ears stood up, her hair reached her hips, she had a broad chest, and a slender waist. Even compared to "Electric Tuna Girl" Lyrella, she was in no way inferior.

　However, unlike Lerella's sharper temperament, she is noticeably softer—in every aspect.

　If I had to use an idiom to describe her, it would definitely be "exquisitely beautiful".

　Lena stepped onto the elevator platform, using the reflection to shield her face, and squinted as she observed the opposing Elf race's starting lineup.

　—That's a grassland spirit!

　Chelsea Gibson, the grassland sprite, is female, has a preference for women, and has virtually no relation to Dylan, the grassland sprite lying in a hospital bed.

　The two had little interaction from birth to school, being elves from completely different grassland tribes.

　However, as a member of the Elf race, she had a strong sense of collective honor and was united in her hatred of the attack on Dylan.

　Oh, the orc on the other side isn't the murderer. But so what?

　Chelsea casually pulled out a throwing knife, twirling it between her fingers. Before becoming a mage, she was a magic thief.

　A rogue class that uses low-level, short-cooldown spells to enhance their skills. Even among elves, not all are germaphobes.

　Chelsea came from the bottom of society; in her own words, she crawled out of a ditch.

　She makes no attempt to hide it, nor does she feel inferior. Because ability determines everything, and she has that ability.

　"A fox spirit, right?"

　Chelsea picked up the throwing knife, licked the blade, and a glint of cunning gleam in his eyes. His opponent was a fox-man, an orc race known for its cunning.

　When she was still swimming in the stinking ditch, she saw many fox people who were her companions, and they were all cunning.

　Of course, she herself was no less formidable. This was a duel between cunning and shrewdness!

　The "preparation phase" after entering the venue.

　There was no verbal exchange between the two, but their eyes conveyed a wealth of meaning. Once the countdown for the "preparation phase" ended, both players simultaneously drew their cards, then lowered their stances and charged towards each other with identical tactics!

　Lena's folding fan was her most prized weapon. Chelsea had a whole set of throwing knives strapped to her thigh.

　Aside from that, they didn't prepare any off-site props. Limiting the number of weapons and off-site methods is probably a future trend in dueling competitions.

　They didn't adapt beforehand; they simply disdained to use it. Archmages, of course, possess the pride of archmages! Mobile Summoning!

　Perform a normal summoning spell while moving at high speed.

　Even a mage skilled in mobile summoning will inevitably be affected if they maintain high-speed movement for an extended period, causing their summoning speed to slow down.

　However, if it is just the first summon after a long period of preparation, it can basically maintain the fastest three-second limit.

　Therefore, three seconds after entering the battle phase, both sides simultaneously completed their first summons.

　Immediately afterwards, two smaller magical sprites appeared on their shoulders.

　Chelsea's magical sprite is a tiny sprite with dragonfly wings. The sprite wears a green lace dress, has a delicate and beautiful face, and is only the size of a palm.

　It flew alongside Chelsea, and as soon as it was summoned, it opened its mouth and made a call as if singing.

　"The 'Repeat Learning Wizard'!"

　Outside the arena, Dark recognized the magical sprite at a glance and exclaimed in surprise. The "Repeat Sprite" is a magical sprite that can assist in chanting, and it has some similarities to his "Magical Secretary" ability.

　Unlike other creatures, the "Repeat Elf" also has combat capabilities; its attack and defense are not both zero.

　In addition, the core ultimate skill of "Repeat Elf", "Repeat", has a very strict limit on the number of times it can be used and its cooldown.

　Moreover, Chelsea summoned this magical sprite not to repeat a "normal summoning spell," but to repeat a "magic spell"!

　Elves are a race with exceptionally high magical talent, even Chelsea is no exception.

　Each of her "repeating sprites" has a record of one of her magic spells, and will begin repeating the spell the moment it is summoned.

　This "repeating sprite" repeats a spell called "Move Stealth".

　The effect of "Move Stealth" is to become invisible, and this invisibility will not be broken by high-speed movement.

　Chelsea has managed to reduce the casting time of "Move Stealth" to within ten seconds.

　Her "Repeat Learning Wizard" can naturally do the same.

　In other words, she will enter stealth mode in ten seconds. Once the hunter disappears, the killing begins.

　The first magical spirit Lena summoned was "Smart Fox". Smart Fox is a three-star magical spirit of the Normal and Psychic types. It can fly using telekinesis, and its core special move is "Imitation".

　However, it is slightly different from "Ibrahimovic's" imitation.

　"Smart Fox's" "Imitation" ability allows it to mimic the opponent's special move and release the same special move simultaneously.

　The drawback is that it cannot record the copied special moves like "Eevee: Beast Wars", and the cooldown is longer.

　Furthermore, when "imitating," one cannot be certain what kind of finishing move the opponent is using.

　However, after summoning it, Lena still ordered it to use "Imitation" directly. Then, the round, yellow fox began to chant [Move Stealth] in a very convincing manner.