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

　And on the other side.

　Aurora's duel with the "Elephant Kings" was not so fortunate.

　The "Elephant Kings" can use magic cards to "enlarge" themselves, turning their already enormous bodies into behemoths, their trunks destroying the surrounding streets with a single sweep.

　Aurora, despite being a human with the blood of the "Sun-Chasing Giants," was like an ant before that colossal elephant, constantly dodging and waiting for an opportunity. But the "giantification" of this "elephant-man royal family" seemed to be a strategic tactic...

　As Aurora struggled with him, she imagined herself transforming into a super giant Ultraman after using "Gigantification"... cough cough cough... and then shook her head violently.

　"boom!"

　She suffered another blow from the "Elephant King," being violently sent flying by its massive trunk.

　The petite body, encased in the "Flame Crystal Armor," was sent flying like a cannonball.

　"Bang bang bang!"

　The two instantly transformed into street wreckers. The area was reduced to ruins in the blink of an eye.

　The NPCs who had originally been "attracted" to watch the duel all screamed and cried as they fled in panic.

　Strangely enough, these NPCs don't have a single line when they're watching the battle, but they shout for help when they're running away.

　It's just like an extra NPC in a monster movie, except that a mother almost gets trampled to death by a giant monster while protecting her little girl who has fallen, only to be rescued by the protagonist.

　Aurora clearly didn't have the time to help the NPCs. She barely managed to stop her retreating body, feeling as if her whole body was falling apart.

　"This fight is really out of the question!"

　"In the name of Darkdemon, I summon—'Cutemon'!" While watching the battle, Darkdemon drew a magic card and summoned "Cutemon" first.

　"Cute Beast" is a low-star card that is even more useful than "Big Milk Can". It has always been a staple in his deck.

　Although "Basdimon" wanted to fight Grace Leon alone, it was facing a mage with a large number of magic cards, not a beastman warrior who only fought with a sword.

　When Grace Leon completely locked onto its target, "Basddi Beast" found it difficult to cope.

　In addition to Magical Spirit cards, Grace Leon's deck also contains a considerable number of control and enhancement Magical cards.

　He needs magic cards to further strengthen himself, and he also needs magic cards to control his opponent's actions.

　Otherwise, relying solely on brute force, no matter how fast one is, it would be difficult to hit some duelists who possess unorthodox methods.

　When facing control-type magic cards, "Bastimon," which can only manipulate dark power to fight, will find itself in a difficult position.

　Its already limited magical power became a significant weakness. After suffering a setback once, "Bastimon" became even more cautious.

　Thus, the offensive and defensive roles shifted, with Grace Leon launching the attack while "Basdi Beast" temporarily retreated.

　But as Darkdemon summoned "Cutemon," a healing light descended, and "Bastimon's" magic power rapidly recovered. It instantly took the initiative, launching a fierce counterattack and immediately forcing Grace Leon back.

　Once the battle enters the realm of close combat, Grace Leon will become hesitant and unable to make contact with the opponent, making it difficult to utilize his own combat skills. Even his usually invincible "Mind's Eye" will not be of much help.

　However, he ultimately possessed a wealth of combat experience, and after continuously accumulating cards in his hand, he finally seized an opportunity and suddenly played a control-type magic card.

　As the card's face lit up instantly, countless white lights burst forth from it, transforming into tentacles that grabbed at the "Bastimon's" body and limbs.

　Because of the close proximity, "Basddimon" was unable to dodge in time and was instead wrapped and tightened by the white light tentacles, and was temporarily under control.

　Grace Leon finally subdued it, and his right arm, covered in totems, suddenly swelled up, and the thick, black, hard "Lion Sword" suddenly burst out with extremely dark light. As the light flashed, it slashed down rapidly, about to cut the "Basdi Beast" in half!

　If the waist is severed, even a magical elf will instantly lose its fighting ability.

　But when the black sword struck, it only severed an illusion.

　The figure of "Bastimon" suddenly disappeared and appeared on Darkdemon's body.

　Meanwhile, the "Moon Beast" that he had summoned at some unknown time was rapidly patting its round belly.

　But it's a killer move—"skin"!

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　[Skin: The Moon God Beast pats its proud little belly to call for help from its companions, instantly teleporting them to its side.]

　While this ultimate move is primarily used to call for help, it can also be used to rescue teammates in critical moments.

　Although Dark did not participate in the battle, he had been continuously building up his forces and accumulating power, so he was not going to sit idly by and watch "Bastimon" be cut short.

　Bastimon broke free of its restraints, and with a single tap of its feet, it flashed out, returning to the battlefield like a shadow.

　Grace Leon glared fiercely at Dark.

　As the magic cards in his hand were continuously neutralized, he gradually felt his strength waning.

　He was fighting a mere nine-star magical spirit. Even though it had almost exhausted all its active special moves, he was unable to quickly defeat it.

　This is somewhat illogical.

　Can anyone tell him why a magical spirit is more troublesome than a human? He can see 360 ​​degrees without blind spots using "Mind's Eye." Although he can only fight with the sword on his right arm because he fears "contact," he still dares not face such difficulties…

　Suddenly, Grace Leon seemed to realize something, and his gaze returned to Darkdemon!

　Darkdemon stopped participating in direct combat at a certain point, which seemed like he was "holding back" on the field. But such obvious "holding back" was clearly not his style.

　Based on his understanding of Dakdimon, even if Dakdimon wanted to go easy on him, he would usually do so so subtly that it wouldn't leave much of a trace.

　The fact that things have turned out this way shows that he wasn't deliberately holding back. "Is it the will of that magical spirit?"

　Magical spirits with sentience are extremely rare, but in Darkdemon's hands they have become commonplace.

　Grace Leon thought quickly and finally noticed that there was basically no way to communicate with Darkdemon and his magical sprite.

　In this way, even if it is based on the personal will of "Bastimon", it is difficult to achieve without communication.

　But since they did achieve this, it means... they have a special channel of communication!

　Is it some kind of telepathic magic?

　Grace Leon's mind raced, and he immediately realized that this must be because Darkdemon had been communicating with the "Basdi Beast" through magic such as "telepathic dialogue".

　He appears to be standing aside observing, but in reality, he is observing the whole situation from a "God's-eye view" and then secretly directing it, achieving the same effect as his "mind's eye".

　This is how "Bastimon" was able to hold its own in close combat with him!

　“Start the day, let’s go!”

　Grace Leon finally found an answer that could convince himself. He was certain that he was still fighting a dual battle against "the magical spirit and the mage," and not just being held back by a single magical spirit.

　His mind went straight, and when he resumed fighting, he became even more efficient.

　—It must be said, sometimes self-deception does have its purpose. Dark continued drawing cards while observing the situation.

　He hadn't actually expected Bastimon to be so powerful. But Bastimon's core was, after all, Devimon, and it had always received his personal training, making it an undisputed top student among all the magical spirits.

　Although the original form of "Devimon" is not very strong, it can always unleash its power to the limit after evolving.

　"Let's treat this duel as its combat training." With that thought, Dark summoned "Vilizion" after a long absence. He had a "Vilizion" lying in wait.

　Despite the unexpected developments in this duel, the final outcome will not change.

　After summoning the "Sword Lion Totem Beast", Grace Leon has been unable to summon any more high-level magical spirits.

　He was closely watched by "Bastimon" and had no chance to summon a high-level magical spirit.

　As more and more "magical spirits" surrounded Darkdemon, the "sneak attack" strategy was completely eliminated.

　He can only proceed with the next steps if he defeats "Bastimon" first.

　However, with Darkdemon's "off-field" assistance, he noticed that he was finding it increasingly difficult to kill "Basdimon".

　Thus, the battle reached a dead end.

　As time passed and his hand dwindled, despair finally welled up within Grace Leon.

　As psychological pressure continued to increase, some distorted thoughts, different from those before, began to emerge uncontrollably.

　He was certain Darkdemon hadn't intentionally let him win. So what other options were there besides letting him win? "He's playing me."

　In the heat of battle, Grace's mental capacity began to fail him, preventing him from thinking outside the fight.

　Regardless of its logical validity, a sense of malevolence still surfaced uncontrollably. A faint surge of bloodlust even appeared in Grace's eyes.

　That's a sign of "berserk"!

　Grace Leon is calm and collected; among the many children of "The Lionheart," he is clearly of higher intelligence.

　Therefore, although he also has the vices of the orc royal family, he generally does not allow himself to be in a state of emotional instability.

　He has always believed that "berserk" is crude.

　Only lowly warriors would learn such combat skills.

　He is a noble mage, a rare magic-based class among orcs.

　He never imagined that he would possess the talent of "Berserk Mode".

　"Roar--"

　When resentment accumulates to its extreme, the buildup of emotions can break through the limits of what can be endured in one go.

　A surge of blood welled up in the depths of Grace Leon's eyes, almost instantly turning them blood red.

　He completely lost control, completely went berserk. His defenses crumbled completely!

　"aim--"

　Grace Leon's "berserk" did not deter the "Basdite Beast," but instead made it even more excited.

　At the same time, "Bastimon" also saw an opportunity for victory. Grace Leon was indeed a stronger opponent.

　But so what?

　The strength of one's own power is only one factor in determining victory or defeat. In the end, it will be the one that has the last laugh in this battle!

　Some berserkers can maintain a limited degree of rationality while in "berserk" mode through special training or similar methods.

　But this was Grace Leon's first time "going berserk," and he was completely unprepared beforehand, so it was impossible for him to retain his rationality.

　The "Heroic Soul Emperor Lion" has already unleashed its power once before, so it will be difficult for it to provide him with any further assistance in the short term.

　However, he completely lost his rationality, thus eliminating the possibility of being bewitched by "Bastimon".

　Moreover, "Berserk" and "Totem Power" are perfectly compatible, and when the two are combined, his physical strength becomes extremely terrifying.

　At this point, even with the "Bastimon's" stats and strength, it was no longer able to confront it head-on.

　"As expected of the orc prince."

　Dark flicked his finger, and the "single sword sheath" floating beside him flew out in an instant. Then it came to a sudden stop next to "Bastimon".

　Using swords is not Bastimon's forte.

　But since they are Dark's magical spirits, they have naturally all learned basic swordsmanship.

　It's not entirely impossible for "Bastimon" to abandon its claws and wield a sword in combat. The power boost Grace Leon gained after "Berserk Mode" exceeded the limits that "Bastimon" could handle.

　It must be equipped with a "single sword sheath" to gain the power to fight against it.

　In short, what follows is Bastimon's first sword dance.

　Nothing else went wrong after that.

　While the "Basdie Beast" couldn't decapitate the enemy with a single sword strike, it wasn't too difficult for it to continuously inflict wounds on Grace Leon using the "Single Sword Sheath."

　As his injuries gradually accumulated, Grace Leon's fighting ability declined steadily, and he eventually died by the sword.

　But even as it killed its opponent, "Basdimon" was not satisfied. The "scabbard" was, after all, just an external object; it wanted to tear its opponent apart with its own claws and teeth.

　But with its current capabilities, this is the most it can do. "Never mind."

　It let out a soft groan, still not satisfied, before retreating back to Dark's side.

　【End of battle】

　In summary, "Winner: Darkdemon".

　This was a victory without any surprises, except for a slight hiccup at the beginning.

　Grace Leon is an excellent opponent.

　However, once Darko fully unleashes his lineup, Grace Leon has no chance of turning the tide.

　However, the course of this duel was completely unexpected.

　Viewers familiar with both sides would likely have assumed Dark would win the duel. But no one could have predicted he would win in this manner.

　To put it simply, that's a bit too much!