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

　During the "Candlelight Dinner" event, the "Sacred Candle" can serve as a six-star offering.

　The "Gluttonous Sacred Beast" that appeared in response to the summons was only a six-star level.

　But Winnie Skadi's attack came too quickly.

　Percy Varis was forced to summon the Gluttonous Beast with only one "Sacred Candle".

　However, even the six-star "Gluttonous Beast" could not withstand the killing power of "Ice Eden".

　The icy aurora released from the illusion of the ice palace shattered the "Gluttonous Beast" in the blink of an eye.

　Immediately afterwards, Percy Varis, who was hiding behind the "Gluttonous Beast," became the direct target of the "Ice Eden's" attack.

　She fled in panic, but in that short time, it was impossible for her to escape the attack range of "Ice Eden".

　Under the aurora's glow, she was transformed into an ice sculpture for the second time during this duel.

　The holy light that Percy Varis releases to himself, which can resist abnormal statuses, originates from the magic card "Holy Light Protection".

　"Holy Light Protection" is a long-lasting spell. It persists until its power is depleted.

　Therefore, after being frozen into an ice sculpture, Percy Varis broke free from his frozen state for the second time.

　However, "Ice Eden" not only freezes the target but also deals extremely high damage.

　Although Percy Varis managed to break free of the ice with great difficulty, he was also severely injured.

　Her face was pale, she swayed precariously, the holy light had faded, her whole body was icy cold, and even her eyelashes were covered in frost.

　But even under such difficult circumstances, Percy Varis still showed great...

　Its strong will.

　She gritted her teeth, exerted a sudden force, and pulled a magic card from the duel disk.

　This magic card is called "Holy Spirit Reappearance," a rite card that can temporarily revive a holy light-type magic spirit from the "graveyard."

　The "Gluttonous Beast" that is revived can only exist for three minutes, but it can display 100% of its original power!

　This could originally be seen as a coordinated effort.

　However, Winiscatti was clearly not letting her guard down when facing the senior students of the Holy Mystic Academy.

　She learned from her experience after she first broke free from the ice sculpture in Percivalris.

　Therefore, after releasing "Ice Eden", she immediately began to summon her third spell card.

　Using the continuous release of multiple magic cards to defeat the opponent is a routine tactic that Winnie has been using for a long time.

　Just as Percival broke free of the ice for the second time and was about to summon and activate "Reappearance of the Holy Spirit," Winnie's third ice spell suddenly struck!

　The relentless and ferocious attacks finally engulfed the "Holy Knight" completely!

　When Parvavalis awoke again, he was standing in the "graveyard".

　In the second duel between St. Marian Academy and the Holy Mystic Academy, Winiscatti, representing St. Marian Academy, won without any suspense!

　"Winnie has become even more terrifying."

　Hearing the astonishing cheers from outside the stadium, which sounded like a tsunami, Dark couldn't help but gasp.

　After watching the duel, he felt his body temperature drop several degrees.

　However, compared to Pacivaris, he is not so afraid of "freezing".

　After all, he could, by a large extent, be considered an elf user, albeit not a very orthodox one.

　Of course, Winnie's victory is something to be very happy about.

　Dak's companions were also very excited.

　"It's now one to one."

　"From now on, all the duelists in our academy will be sixth-year students."

　“Although Senior Winnie looks stronger than the sixth-year students…” Witt and the others discussed excitedly, appearing even more lively than during the first duel.

　However, like Quintina of the Royal Academy, Winiscat is an existence that is difficult to emulate.

　You don't learn much from watching their duels.

　The game continues.

　Percivalis' defeat was not good news for the Holy Mystic Academy.

　Percy's ability to effectively utilize the "graveyard" mechanism is actually one of the "winning points" among the senior students at the Holy Mystic Academy.

　Before she could even demonstrate her powerful abilities, she was defeated by Winiscathy, a fifth-grader.

　This inevitably made the contestants from the Holy Mystic Academy more wary of St. Mary's Academy.

　"Keep a calm mind."

　"Our opponent is St. Mary's Academy, which has the potential to win the championship."

　"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to consider this match as a preview of the final."

　"Winning this match is tantamount to securing the championship in advance. The other academies are no match for us!"

　[Judgment Knight] immediately twists the rope. [Wisdom Knight] begins analysis and planning.

　Ultimately, he decided to personally take the stage in the third duel!

　On the stage of St. Marian Academy, the senior students celebrated briefly before quickly deciding on the next contestant.

　Immediately after the counter-strategy time ended, the two contestants took to the duel stage.

　The Holy Mystic Academy dispatched "Knight of Wisdom" Calron. Calron was the most knowledgeable about magic among the twelve Knights of the Round Table.

　He is also skilled in using magic cards, but not as extreme as Winiscat.

　St. Maryann Academy sent Gina Grant, who used a "Tarot" deck!

　Gina Grant is the president of the "Astrology Society" and the holder of the "Fool" destiny.

　However, unlike Dark, who needs external help to trigger the "Hidden Trial" and change his fate, Gina Grant's "Hidden Trial" was triggered naturally based on her own "Fool" fate.

　The "hidden trial" of the Fool's House did not grant her any additional destiny, but rather allowed her destiny to be further awakened and sublimated.

　Klein, who was guided by her to start the "hidden trial," is in a similar situation.

　Dark has now experienced the "Hidden Trial" firsthand and has a basic understanding of its details.

　Under normal circumstances, the "hidden trials" within the academy only attract "suitable individuals," that is, those whose destinies are compatible.

　For example, Vitgold is the type who doesn't need to do anything, but will eventually unlock the Knights Academy's hidden trials.

　After returning from the Astrological Tower, Gina Grant was strengthened from the inside out.

　Dark had engaged in extensive discussions with him and had many insights on this matter. Therefore, even from his perspective, the current sixth-year roster at St. Marian Academy was terrifyingly strong.

　Amidst all this contemplation, the third duel began.

　This third duel was less of a "duel" and more of a "show of skills" in appearance.

　Both players are highly skilled in both tactics and strategy. They can make the most of even a single magic card.

　Furthermore, their stage transitions were so rapid that viewers who couldn't keep up could only watch as magical radiance flashed frequently across the stage, dazzling them.

　Those who could keep up were holding their breath, staring intently at the venue, not daring to move an inch, for fear that a moment's distraction would cause them to miss something.

　The more skilled the archmage, the more spectacular the duel. Both fighters pushed the limits of what students could achieve in terms of skill and intensity, creating a truly breathtaking spectacle.

　But every competition has a winner and a loser.

　As the duel progressed, Gina Grant suddenly gained the upper hand, and then all the wiring suddenly exploded, destroying the defenses of "Knight of Wisdom" Calron with overwhelming force.

　Calron fought back desperately, but to no avail.

　The duel ended with Gina Grant emerging victorious. Only after the duel finally ceased did Dark take a deep breath, savoring the pleasant sensation of oxygen entering his body.

　"Wow, that's amazing! So that's how incredible Senior Grant is!"

　"No, haven't you watched the Academy Cup?"

　"I mean, she's even better than she was at the Academy Cup... even better than she was at summer camp."

　“That’s right. I must find a way to make a copy of the projection of this duel so I can study it carefully when I get back.”

　The younger contestants discussed among themselves, and their tone naturally revealed their respect for the older female students.

　Dark blinked, instinctively wanting to say: If you work hard enough, you can become as strong as Senior Grant, or even surpass her.

　But he quickly stopped his "professorial habits" and waited until the discussion had calmed down before saying, "It's two to one now, so it seems our college has little trouble winning."

　“That’s right,” Aurora smiled. “We also have Senior Pandora.”

　Having secured two wins before Pandora even took the stage is tantamount to locking in the final victory.

　This was basically a consensus among the students of St. Mary's Academy. Their confidence soared, and they were all beaming with joy, their mood much more relaxed as they watched the game.

　Dark could hear their laughter from the lounge. The laughter only stopped when the debriefing of the previous duels began. The students then started watching the debriefing intently.

　Then came the fourth duel.

　For this duel, St. Marian Academy sent out the "Fairy Princess" Elurice Clarissa!

Chapter 1267 Pope Sith Doesn't Want to Set a Doom Flag (4k)

　Chapter 1267 Pope Sith Doesn't Want to Set a Doom Flag (4k)

　If we were to name the six finalists from the senior class at St. Mary's Academy, who would be the most uncertain among them?

　That must be "Fairy Princess" Eluri Clarissa. After all, although she's quite popular, she didn't participate in the previous Academy Cup. Her last significant appearance was during the Gold Cup.

　Although she was selected to participate in this academy competition, she had not yet played a match before today. Based solely on past information, it is impossible to determine her current strength.

　Judging from the current situation, although St. Mary's Academy has the upper hand, the strength of the Holy Mystic Academy should not be underestimated.

　The players qualified to represent the academy in the main competition are all top-tier experts.

　Whether Elori Clarissa can withstand this level of intensity remains to be seen.

　However, the students of St. Marian Academy believed that the match was already won, so they were not worried about it.

　When Eluri Clarissa stepped onto the dueling stage, they cheered loudly, creating a lively atmosphere.

　In contrast, the atmosphere at the Holy Church Mystic Academy was noticeably more tense.

　Karl Lonne, the "Knight of Wisdom," is a highly trusted central figure among the Twelve Knights of the Round Table. However, he lost to a contestant from St. Marian Academy in the previous duel.

　This fact instantly increased the psychological pressure on the other contestants. In the end, it was only when "The Judgment Knight" Saint Zachary Lancelot stepped forward that morale was restored.

　After repeated discussions, they sent out "Guardian Knight" Leonard Page for this fourth duel.

　Leonard Page is the most defensive mage among the twelve Knights of the Round Table, and the magical spirits he usually uses are all of the type with extremely strong defense.

　He himself is also very skilled in cultivating holy energy, and his physical strength is quite remarkable.

　But this time, he encountered a "fairy princess" who specializes in fairy-themed things!

　The fourth duel unfolded amidst great anticipation.

　Leonard Page possesses a robust physique befitting his title; if he were to don full armor and wield a massive shield, he would be a true "Guardian Knight."

　Eluri Clarissa, on the other hand, shares many similarities with the fairy in both appearance and personality.

　Her tactical system is also unpredictable and ever-changing, making full use of the characteristics of the fairy type.

　But in this duel, she showed a completely different side!

　For a mage to go further and higher on the path of magic, simply studying "transformation" will never be enough.

　What truly represents a mage's level is the rank of their magical spirit. Any "change" only has meaning when it's based on the same star rating and rank.

　Eluri Clarissa reappears on the dueling stage, showcasing her "strength"!

　"A duel between strong individuals is something you can never get tired of watching," Dark couldn't help but mutter.

　"Guardian Knight" Leonard Page's tactical system is not too fancy; it is basically a "heavy tank advance" approach.

　However, the high-star magical spirits he specially recruited, their ever-increasing high defense, and their impeccable defensive techniques are also a major highlight.

　However, this "steady" style also gave Eluliri the opportunity to fully deploy her board.

　As the duel progressed, it became not only a contest between fields, but also a contest between forces.