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

　But this dying struggle was completely in vain.

　Just a few seconds later, the "cat that returned from the underworld" emerged from the "mysterious fog" amidst billowing black smoke.

　The cat with nine lives perished silently in the mist it had released.

　Garfield felt a chill run through him, an uncontrollable coldness creeping in.

　The "cat," who possesses multiple lives, is extremely sensitive to death. He senses an extremely ominous aura of death emanating from this "cat that has returned from the underworld."

　That has transcended the essence of the magical spirit itself.

　But he did not back down because of this.

　At this stage of the duel, his chances of winning were extremely low. But as long as it wasn't zero, there was still a sliver of hope.

　Garfield suddenly vanished, and a black coin fell from the spot where he had been standing.

　His true form, however, entered the "Shadow Veil"! This was Garfield's final hunt!

　A desperate attack with no way out!

　From within that dark shadow, the frantic barking of the "Hound of Anubis" suddenly rang out.

　It lurks in the shadows, hunting death.

　The moment Garfield entered the "Shadow Veil," he unleashed his ultimate move—"Shadow Hunt"!

　Garfield felt countless claws suddenly attacking from all directions. Although he tore them apart in the blink of an eye with his "Iron Claws," it caused him to miss his last chance.

　The "cat that returned from the underworld" crept into the shadows like a ghost and launched its final hunt against him!

　"Wow—"

　No one saw what happened in the shadows.

　The only sound heard in the background music of "God's Intention" was the desperate will to fight to the death on the cliff.

　Then the referee suddenly blew his whistle.

　Garfield, who lost his last life, is reborn in the "Graveyard" area.

　As the shadows faded, Sarah, now fully recovered, appeared before everyone. A thunderous applause followed.

　【Sleep Schedule Adjustment Log 2】

Chapter 1208 Darkdemon's Profound Understanding of Hospitality (4k)

　The duel is over.

　The domain has been removed.

　Both players have recovered to their previous levels.

　Sarah leaned against the "cat that returned from the underworld," took a deep breath, and finally revealed a faint smile.

　Garfield, reborn from the "cemetery," seemed to have lost his soul, standing there in a daze for a long time before finally making a move.

　Thunderous applause echoed through the stadium, lasting for a long time, but he was not the one who enjoyed the applause.

　Hearing the audience's excited chants of his name, Garfield once again confirmed that he had lost to the St. Mary's Academy contestant in this duel. He had come carrying a heavy responsibility, but ultimately failed to fulfill his team's wishes. This deep-seated sense of disappointment was particularly intense. Suddenly, he seemed to understand Disney's feelings. And despite this emotion, Disney was still able to rally and boost morale, demonstrating his remarkable mental strength.

　Garfield took a deep breath; he couldn't, and wouldn't, do what Disney did.

　Even though he had given it his all in the final battle, he still couldn't shake off the regret.

　He needs time to calm down.

　"Three wins and two losses! After five consecutive duels, St. Marian Academy has finally turned the tide and gained its first match point. If they can win the next duel, St. Marian Academy will advance to the semifinals."

　"But I must say, the Sky Magic Academy's contestants are indeed formidable, and every victory for St. Marian Academy has been hard-won. The outcome of this sixth duel is still very uncertain... What? You're saying that St. Marian Academy's captain hasn't even appeared yet? Then please allow me to retract my previous statement. Oh, you're saying that commentators can't have a bias? No way! This is a purely objective analysis! Unless, he doesn't even appear."

　With Sara winning the duel, the outcome of the match was clear, and the commentators had already started popping champagne.

　The students of Sky Magic Academy were extremely dissatisfied, but had nothing to say. Garfield's defeat, while not entirely unexpected, was still disheartening in the end.

　Just as Emma said before, Garfield, with the advantage of having multiple lives, has consistently won more duels against "Dragonman" Christopher within the academy.

　Now that even Garfield has lost, it will be even harder for Christopher to win.

　The defeat in this duel was actually quite fatal for the Sky Magic Academy.

　Because Christopher's opponent is very likely to be the captain of St. Marian Academy—Dark Dimon.

　Unless Darko Dimon is too arrogant to step off the field, that would give them a better chance.

　But is that possible?

　Based on what the students from Sky Magic Academy know about Dark Dimon... well, they know absolutely nothing about him!

　Tess frowned and looked towards Disney.

　Within the Sky Magic Academy, the only people who truly understand Dark Demon's character are this brother and sister.

　But Disney's expression was very serious, and he did not respond to her questions.

　The Sky Magic Academy has reached its most critical moment, and he cannot easily make a judgment at this time.

　He bears undeniable responsibility for the shift in the game's momentum from advantage to disadvantage. Now, with only one last chance left, as the captain, he can do nothing. Even if he wanted to twist the rope, he couldn't bring himself to speak.

　This feeling of defeat, this inability to see any sign of victory, is incredibly frustrating. "Isn't there still a duel left? Why does everyone look like they've already lost? Don't they believe me? I'm a dragon, for goodness' sake! Can't you give me some face?"

　At this crucial moment, "Dragon Man" Christopher suddenly stepped forward.

　Christopher is tall with long legs, has two horns on his head, and possesses a maturity beyond his years.

　Although he is known as the "Dragon" for his arrogance, he is actually quite humble in his daily behavior, and could even be described as a gentleman.

　However, all dragons possess a degree of arrogance within them, whether more or less.

　This was an inevitable consequence of racial advantage and the environment in which they lived. Christopher was the same, only more restrained. But now, he knew he had to step forward. At least to give his companions some confidence, and to give himself some confidence. But how much confidence he truly had, only he knew. Garfield was not blamed upon his return, nor could he be.

　The students of Sky Magic Academy began to pool their wisdom and efforts, using Dark Dimon as their hypothetical target, to do everything they could to help Christopher find a way to win.

　Meanwhile, on the contestants' stage at St. Marian Academy.

　Dak and the others were all beaming with smiles.

　Sarah's performance was unexpectedly good, even amazing.

　"This is a spectacular duel that could determine the final outcome."

　Emma clicked her tongue in admiration, and the worry that had been lingering between her brows finally dissipated.

　Vivian and Witt, who had lost their previous duel, were also delighted.

　A 3-2 scoreline is a resounding victory for them.

　If we win just one more game, we'll have a solid 12 points.

　Their next player to take the stage is their most reliable captain. With the opposing captain already on the field, there's simply no reason for them to lose.

　Not only were the commentators popping champagne, but the students of St. Mary's College and their supporters were also celebrating wildly.

　Those viewers watching the projection outside the venue have truly...

　Champagne was popped up to celebrate St. Mary's College's successful advancement to the next round.

　They have no reason not to be happy.

　"The next contestant from Sky Magic Academy will definitely be 'Dragonman' Christopher. If Dark wins this duel, the match will be over soon."

　Emma turned to look at Dark, but suddenly found him deep in thought, which made her feel uneasy.

　She didn't even need to ask to know what Dark was thinking. She frowned immediately and warned, "Dark, you wouldn't make an inopportune decision at this time, would you?"

　Dark winked at her and whispered, "Of course not."

　He had initially considered giving Emma this final performance opportunity, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

　There will be many more opportunities to play later, so there's no need to rush.

　Moreover, Emma clearly disliked it, so there was absolutely no need to provoke her at this point.

　Furthermore, the duel between Sarah and Garfield was extremely dangerous; one wrong step could have led to a completely different outcome.

　The contestants from Sky Magic Academy should not be underestimated, especially since the last one to appear is a "Dragonman".

　If that dragon-man possesses both the "Aging Curse" and a "Pure White Dragon Princess" type of magical spirit card, the lower-grade students will have very little room for error when facing it.

　Emma doesn't have a cat that can resurrect indefinitely, so she will face immense pressure.

　As a qualified professor—and a former professor, Duck certainly wouldn't push his students into a fire.

　Let him personally take the stage for this final duel; it would be a way of giving face to the Sky Magic Academy.

　After all, guests are welcome.

　On the hosting stage.

　Sarah faced Judy's interview with confidence. The dangers and calculations of a duel were matters for the duel itself.

　She would never bring it off the field; in any case, when asked, she would say that everything was under control and it was definitely not a narrow victory.

　As for matters related to the Dark Cat, she had nothing to say, and Judy wouldn't ask. However, when Judy asked for her opinion on the new "Graveyard" rules, she couldn't help but say a little more.

　Sarah returned to the players' table with a hint of frustration. After celebrating with her teammates, they reviewed the game together.

　She also wanted to review the post-match analysis of this duel carefully to identify and address any shortcomings.

　Throughout the entire Academy Championship, Sarah's utilization of the "Graveyard" was top-notch, which undoubtedly brought a fresh perspective to the players and gradually changed the entire dueling environment.

　In fact, when her duel with Garfield ended, many mages were already seriously pondering the matter.

　However, it always takes time to transform thought into results, so there's no need to worry about that at this point.

　While the debriefing and analysis were still in progress, the sixth match began in earnest.

　First, there's the timing of the countermeasures.

　Five minutes is not just for personnel arrangements. Although St. Marian Academy was ready early, Sky Magic Academy used the time to its maximum in order to win another victory.

　"Although it sounds unpleasant, since the St. Marian Academy's contestant was able to defeat our captain, then our contestant can also defeat their captain. Magic duels cannot be decided by comparing strength on paper. Otherwise, there would be no need for duelists to participate; the trophy could simply be awarded to the academy with the strongest paper strength."

　With the countdown to a solution underway, Tess is giving Christopher a final psychological pep talk.

　Christopher nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, Tess. I'm not without a chance. Besides, paper strength is never a reliable thing. Even I have some hidden trump cards."

　“That’s good,” Tess affirmed. “I wish you a triumphant return.” Christopher smiled slightly and stood up from his seat. By this time, the time allotted for the strategy match had expired, and both players had placed their player cards into the slots on the strategy table.

　The image was then projected onto the screen.

　There were no changes in the selections for either side this time.

　Instead of sending the equally powerful Emma Metis to the sixth duel, St. Marian Academy sent its captain to the arena.

　For the Sky Magic Academy, "Dragonman" Christopher will take the stage. Christopher's "Dragonman" identity is no secret within the academy, but the audience is not certain.

　After briefly introducing Darkdemon, host Judy went on to elaborate on Christopher's "dragon man" identity, successfully engaging the audience's emotions.

　Although dragons are real creatures, they remain legendary in the eyes of ordinary people.

　The word itself is full of mystery and power.

　The "Dragon People" are different from the commonly referred to "hybrids" and are also recognized as a powerful race.

　They possess both the talents of dragons and the potential of humans; some are even said to be able to transform directly into dragons!

　If "Dragon Man" Christopher could also transform into a dragon... the seemingly decided duel suddenly became more suspenseful. The audience immediately started discussing it.

　But as the two teams climbed onto the rising platform one after another, the murmurs were instantly drowned out by cheers and shouts of encouragement.

　Dakdimon's fan base is already enormous.

　He has a large following both inside and outside the academy. In addition to being known as the "Son of the Stars," the "Son of the God of War," and the "Son of the Duke," he also has a title that highlights his achievements—the "Son of Miracles"!

　His most well-known "miracle" was defeating "The Night Baron" Noah Sharp in the College Cup's cross-class challenge.

　As for the deeper "miracles," they were naturally unknown to the average person. Dark stood on the elevator platform and moved towards the repaired dueling arena. The difference in popularity between the two sides created a stark contrast.

　Both inside and outside the venue, only one voice of support remained.

　Even before he stepped onto the field, Christopher already felt immense pressure from his opponents.

　But miracles can only be created in adversity.

　Christopher's hands clenched tightly, trembling slightly; he was excited! The dragon blood in his entire body seemed to be boiling.