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

　Moreover, while she was entangled with the "Abyss Stalker," Scarlett, hiding inside the shell, had already repositioned herself, summoning a new magical sprite with "Abyss Summon." This duel was extremely unfair from the very beginning.

　Scarlett Bessie, hiding inside the shell, was completely invincible. Her racial abilities even allowed her to constantly refresh the shell's status, removing all the abnormal statuses Emma had placed on it.

　In this absolutely safe environment, Scarlett was able to do whatever she wanted with ease.

　but.

　If you think back carefully, you'll find that...

　Carola Maggiore also possesses such a "shell." Her casually extended "protection of the sea god" allows her to be invincible from the very beginning.

　Moreover, Corolla can repeatedly open "Sea God's Protection," and even if it is accidentally broken, a second shield can be opened immediately.

　She is actually far more difficult to deal with than she appears.

　It was only because it encountered the "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" with its incredible attack power that it didn't show much strength.

　But now, when facing Scarlett Bessie, Emma finally understood that feeling.

　She tried her best to deal with the magical spirits summoned by Scarlett. But as her hand was depleted, the number of magical cards that could threaten Scarlett's shell dwindled until they were completely exhausted, making it impossible to break through the shell.

　Even without her magic cards, Scarlett Bessie, hidden inside the seashell, can still manipulate water elements to shape various weapons to attack Emma.

　This way.

　The final duel of the first round of the academy championship was turned into a protracted and extremely long tug-of-war.

　The audience continued to watch with great interest. But for the contestants watching, it was becoming increasingly difficult to endure.

　The contestants from the Ocean Magic Academy, in particular, just wanted a quick and decisive victory, but they were unexpectedly stuck in this final duel.

　Another reason for this outcome is that Emma Metis is also very difficult to deal with.

　Otherwise, if Scarlett Bessie wins sooner, the duel will be over.

　But Emma certainly wouldn't give up so easily.

　After a long time, when Emma finally ran out of cards to play, she had no choice but to admit defeat.

　Scarlett Bessie hid inside a seashell, manipulating "tentacles" formed from water elementals to attack Emma, ​​making herself look like a monster.

　In the end, Scarlett Bessie won the duel, but she didn't gain much "divine cause".

　But it's better than nothing.

　In short, Scarlett herself...

　There wasn't much dissatisfaction with the result. If Ocean Magic Academy had a chance of winning before she took the stage, this extremely defensive tactic, though annoying, would be recognized if successful.

　But now, even if she wins the game with great effort, she cannot change the predetermined outcome and will not be able to gain additional recognition.

　This is truly regrettable.

　But Emma, ​​who was dragged to her death, would only feel more frustrated.

　Back on the contestant's platform, Emma grew angrier and angrier, and vowed on the spot to quickly forge a high-star magical spirit capable of shattering that seashell.

　The students from St. Mary's Academy offered their comfort, but deep down they all agreed with her sentiments.

　By this point in the lower grades' competition, their strengths and weaknesses had largely been exposed.

　One of the more critical issues, which is common to most, is the lack of high-star magical spirits.

　Under normal circumstances, this is of course not a problem.

　As they grow older, they will eventually become nine-star magical spirits. That feeling of steadily and gradually growing stronger is actually quite nice. It's just that the changing times have forced them to accelerate, making their previously steady progress seem less rapid.

　But in any case, there is progress through summarizing.

　The students from St. Mary's Academy generally gained something from the competition over the past two days.

　The other players, who are also substitutes, are considering how to perform in the upcoming exhibition match and how to obtain more "divine influence".

　The benefits that "divine cause" can bring have not yet manifested. But they are actually foreseeable.

　In just these two days of competition, many contestants have already become associated with "gods".

　Their demonstrated strength far surpasses that of others, making them incredibly attractive to everyone.

　On the hosting stage.

　Scarlett Bessie gives her first interview to the winner.

　When host Judy asked her how she felt after winning, she simply bit her lip and said, "It's good to win."

　When the host, Judy, asked her again what she felt about Ocean Magic Academy not winning the final, she simply lowered her head and said, "It's enough to do our best."

　As the final winner of this match, Scarlett Bessie is truly someone who cannot cause any trouble.

　Judy repeatedly hinted that she should say some passionate lines, such as "We'll definitely win next time," "We'll be back," or "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river," but it was completely useless.

　At the end of the interview, Judy could only offer Scarlett her congratulations as the winner before abruptly ending the conversation.

　Next, she will announce the final winner of the competition and interview the college that won the interim championship.

　However, to ease the somber atmosphere created by Scarlett Bessie, she asked the director to cut some music as a transition before starting the debriefing.

　This post-match review used the method of "editing highlights".

　After the match, the analyst briefly touched on a few irrelevant points and quickly ended the discussion.

　Finally, today's competition has officially come to an end.

　The Ocean Magic Academy contestants, who were huddled on the contestant platform, may begin to leave.

　Meanwhile, all the younger students from St. Mary's Academy were invited to the stage.

　Host Judy put on a smile again, raised her voice to boost morale, and loudly congratulated St. Mary's Academy on winning the first round of the lower-grade competition in this year's Academy Championship.

　After this victory, St. Mary's Academy had a total of 36 points. After congratulating them, host Judy waved her hand, and the projector on stage immediately displayed the current points of each of the eight academies.

　First, St. Mary's College scored 36 points, which is unique.

　Ocean Magic Academy scored 24 points, ranking second.

　The Holy Mystic Academy and the War Totem Academy scored 12 points, placing them in the third tier.

　The remaining Royal Academy, Elf Magic Academy, Sky Magic Academy, and Public Magic Academy all have a current score of 0.

　Next, Judy invited the captain of St. Mary's Academy to the front of the stage and asked with a smile, "What are your thoughts on the final results of this round of the lower grades competition?"

　Dark glanced at the scoreboard and said, "As everyone knows, luck is also a part of a duelist's strength. This applies to the entire team as well."

　Judy's eyes lit up, and she immediately pressed, "You mean, in the final results, some teams ended up in positions that didn't belong to them?"

　Darke raised an eyebrow and said, "What I mean is that some teams are actually better positioned than others."

　Senior Judy laughed and said, "Isn't that exactly what I said?" Dark rolled his eyes and chose to skip the question. Getting entangled with a woman was the most foolish thing to do, especially with a woman who was pretending to be stupid.

　Seeing that he didn't answer, Senior Judy changed her approach and continued, "According to the schedule, the St. Marian Academy team has consecutively defeated the Sky Magic Academy, the Holy Mystic Academy, and the Ocean Magic Academy in the past two days. However, rounds don't represent strength. If we were to rank them purely by strength, how would you rank the lower-grade groups of these three academies?"

　After listening carefully, Dark took a deep breath and stared into Judy's eyes, saying, "The number one ranked school is, of course, the Ocean Magic Academy."

　Senior Judy asked with great interest, "Oh, and what about second place?" Dark replied, "Second place, of course, is the Holy Mystic Academy." Senior Judy quickly added, "So, you think the Sky Magic Academy is the weakest of these academies?"

　“…” Darkton was speechless, but after a moment’s hesitation, he immediately said decisively, “Indeed. After all, luck is also a part of strength.”

　Senior Judy's smile widened: "So you think Sky Magic Academy has the worst luck? Then where does its bad luck lie?"

　Dark's expression returned to calm, and he said in a very flat tone, "Its worst luck is that it encountered us in the first round."

　"Excellent!" Senior Judy suddenly raised her voice and said, "That's the spirit a champion should have! Now let's congratulate the lower grades of St. Mary's Academy once again for winning the first round of this competition!"

　"Papapapa!" Thunderous applause, waving flags, and the supporters of St. Mary's College shouted their hearts out. The ring road and the stands were filled with the excited voices of the supporters.

　Dark smiled slightly and waved towards the audience. Emma and the others behind him couldn't help but smile as well. Winning these two days of competition hadn't been easy. But the harder the victory, the more valuable it was.

　This is not just a victory for Darkdimon alone, but a victory for the entire team and the entire academy!

　There were three matches in total, and each match was won 4-2. Darko, at best, only won by one point in each match. The other three points were won by the rest of the team. This championship belongs to everyone.

　This reflects their hard work since they enrolled.

　Therefore, if you are the champion, you should show the spirit of a champion!

　[4+3k]

Chapter 1252 Darkdemon is not the God of Feasts (4k)

　Amidst countless rounds of applause, the first round of the inaugural Academy Championship finally came to an end.

　But the huge impact of this round of competition is only just beginning to unfold. Although countries had made contingency plans, they did not anticipate that the competition would have such a significant influence.

　First, St. Maryan's Academy's lower grades won the first round. While this victory was well-deserved and convincing, the various races were not satisfied with the results of the other matches.

　The ensuing unrest was unavoidable. However, this was an inevitable consequence of the nationwide film-going phenomenon. As exchanges between different races resume, these conflicts will ultimately surface.

　If we can take this opportunity to shift the core conflict to competitive events such as magic duels, it would actually be a good way to maintain order.

　Moreover, this year's Academy Championship is only a third of the way through, and the final results are far from being announced. Each race can also support their chosen academy in other ways.

　Beyond the conflicts, the biggest impact of this academy tournament was that it sparked the interest of countless people in magical duels and fueled their pursuit of spiritual fulfillment.

　As material needs are gradually met, spiritual needs naturally need to catch up. From a socio-economic perspective, it is also necessary to provide consumers with avenues for consumption, guide their spending, expand domestic demand, and promote stable economic development.

　After all, the entertainment options in this world are relatively limited.

　Even magical duels, which were originally considered high-end entertainment, were not actually widespread.

　This nationwide movie-watching event can be said to have planted a seed in everyone's heart, waiting to take root and sprout.

　Of course, simply watching magic duels isn't enough; it's not truly satisfying. Therefore, simulated duels are poised to experience an unprecedented surge in popularity. From nations to provinces, from provinces to cities, and from cities to towns, countless people across the continent are discussing this competition.

　People began actively learning about the relevant knowledge and getting in touch with duels. The shops of the All-People Duel Club and the Magic Duel Club were almost bursting at the seams.

　The magazines published by these two shops were also completely sold out. The Mage Alliance branches around the world also welcomed a large influx of mages, creating an unprecedented scene.

　It felt like the whole world suddenly came alive.

　Good and bad things all came rushing out at once.

　However, these external changes have had a negligible impact on the students inside the college.

　As the match ended, the audience gradually dispersed, and the contestants left the open-air duel arena in small groups.

　After two days of intense mental strain, it was time to relax. Dark and the others walked out of the contestant tunnel, chatting and laughing, and were immediately surrounded by the students of St. Marian.

　The victor always receives the treatment due to the victor. Especially since this is St. Mary's Academy's main venue.

　The players were excitedly accepting the compliments and congratulations from their classmates. At this moment, they just needed to relax and enjoy the fruits of victory, and think about other things at another time.

　Afterwards, everyone returned to their dormitories, where another wave of celebrations ensued among the students of the division. It was quite some time before they returned to their dormitories. Dark summoned the "Magic Secretary," entrusted it with most of the task of releasing the magical spirits, and then took out his notebook to study it carefully.

　Half an hour later, he finally stopped, looked at the densely packed notes in his notebook, and smiled with satisfaction.

　Of course, one couldn't develop the "Abyss Summoning Technique" simply by looking at it a few times. But once he understood its essence, he would naturally have a way to recreate it.

　However, before the "Magic Kingdom" is fully formed, the "Abyss Summoning Technique" is not very significant, so there's no rush to use it.

　Once the experiments on bringing magical spirits to life have yielded results, and a treatment for the "glowing disease" has been developed, then "Abyss Summoning Technique" can be independently developed based on "Magical Heaven".

　By then, his summoning methods will be more diverse, and he will no longer be restricted by decks during magical duels.

　"It's almost time."

　Overwhelmed with excitement, Dak looked up at the clock on the wall, then got up and went to the bathroom to wash away the day's dust.

　As warm water flows over my cheeks, all the day's fatigue disappears.

　Dark dried his hair, walked out of the bathroom, changed into a clean school uniform, and then called "Devimon" and went out.

　Tonight, twelve students from the lower grades of St. Mary's College are having a small get-together on Traveler's Street.

　7 p.m.

　Dak and the others gathered in a private room at the restaurant.

　The restaurant was booked in advance by Dark's maids, not specifically for celebrating the victory. After all, even if they lost, the restaurant would still be useful—all the contestants who arrived at the restaurant had changed into fresh new clothes. Although a few looked slightly tired, they were all very happy overall.

　Upon entering the private room, a fruit platter, cold dishes, and drinks were already laid out on the round dining table. Waiters would then bring out the food according to the menu. Needless to say, it was all-you-can-eat!

　Dak is certainly very attentive to this aspect, after all, there are definitely a few big eaters in the team.

　"Finally escaped..."

　Before they even sat down, the contestants were already sighing and recounting their experiences in their respective towers.