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

　Those were Susan and Lucy, who always sat on either side of Emma in the classroom.

　Susan has naturally smiling eyes and brows, and she loves to laugh. Every time she laughs, she reveals two deep dimples.

　Lucy, on the other hand, is rather old-fashioned. She has short hair and doesn't talk much, but when she does, she can't stop talking and is very talkative.

　After spending a semester together, the three of them had formed a small circle.

　Susan, eating the strawberry she'd stolen from Lucy's plate, said with a smug grin, "Emma, ​​when you join the Duel Club, don't forget about us."

　Emma shook her head slightly: "Not yet. Professor Jones said that having twenty magic cards is not enough; we need to prove ourselves in duels."

　Susan: "Is it a duel between newcomers? That's not something we Emma can just do casually!"

　Lucy looked up and, deliberately mimicking Emma's voice, said, "Watch my performance this afternoon."

　Emma: "..."

　She really liked her two new friends, but their occasional silly antics were a bit too much for her.

　……

　the other side.

　Witt and Robert, however, did not go to the cafeteria for dinner.

　They went straight to the lab as soon as get out of class ended.

　Because Witt is one card short of having twenty magic cards!

　As for Robert...

　He inexplicably had the idea of ​​joining the Duel Club, but unfortunately, he couldn't keep up with the number of magic cards he had, so he had to give up.

　……

　Except for them.

　Sarah Swati and Heidi from the Magic Academy, Justin Wayne from the Knight Academy, and the top students from the Fool's Academy.

　Many students who had collected twenty magic cards were secretly working hard.

　Joining the Duel Club in your first year is an absolute honor.

　If they miss this opportunity, they will only be able to cheer for the students who got tickets from the stands for the rest of the semester—something that is absolutely unacceptable for ambitious students.

　Therefore, I must get this ticket!

　……

　After lunch.

　Dark, along with Diana and Rose, returned to the Tower of the Noble House.

　The three agreed on a time to go out together, and then returned to their respective dormitories.

　Dark opened the door and saw the magical elves busy with their own things.

　As always, the Hawkman was driven onto the balcony, where he tirelessly battled the wooden dummy.

　Gatomon had taken over the top shelf of the cat tree and was struggling to read a children's book while referring to a dictionary.

　Among all the magical spirits, Gatomon has the fastest learning progress and is the most diligent.

　Every time Dak comes back, he can't help but praise it a few times, and then it becomes even more serious!

　So far, Gatomon has earned the most red flowers, second only to Imp.

　As for the other magical spirits...

　Ditto likes to hang out with trash slimes.

　Hu Hu is studying the art of tea.

　The sea lion, Qiuqiu, spends all day in the inflatable pool, idly practicing blowing bubbles.

　Dac sometimes hopes it can learn "bubbles" on its own, but that's just wishful thinking.

　The big milk tank is taking care of the three cats, like a class monitor in a kindergarten class.

　Dak taught it how to take care of the insect tree, and eagerly anticipated that it would grow to the point where it could take care of the flowers and plants in his place.

　There's also Eevee and Sylveon.

　Ever since Eevee was hung up by Sylveon's ribbon tentacles, they've been at odds.

　Now we live far away from each other.

　Eevee is diligently studying her textbooks, trying to rely on the power of knowledge to achieve a comeback.

　Sylveon was flipping through Dark's "Dress Up Master," showing unusual interest in all sorts of strange costumes.

　Dac does not object to them expressing themselves, but only if basic education keeps up.

　As long as they receive a good basic education, Dak will provide them with individualized instruction and continue their education according to their preferences.

　For example, dress up Sylveon in a little skirt!

　"mum!"

　Upon hearing the door open, Sylveon immediately perked up its ears, put down "Dress Up Master" without hesitation, and pounced on its owner.

　"shameless."

　Gatomon muttered a complaint under his breath and continued reading.

　It really liked the book "The Kitten's Dream Journey" in its hand.

　……

　Dark caught Sylveon, barely avoiding its tongue, and said with a hint of indulgence, "Alright, alright, you don't have to do this every time..."

　But this half-soft, half-hard approach certainly wouldn't stop Sylveon.

　He could only sit down by the bed holding it, using his "eagle's hand" to let it relax in "ecstasy".

　Then he clapped his hands, summoning all the magical spirits together, and said, "I'll have to rely on you all again for the Duel Club recruitment this afternoon!"

　……

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Chapter 232 The Duel Club's Own View (4k)

　2 p.m.

　Battle Arena 1.

　The Duel Club staff had already set up the venue before noon.

　Although the Duel Club is still headed by students, the three supervising professors hold the most power.

　Professor Pava Jones was one of them.

　Professor Jones was dressed casually as usual, wearing only a jacket with the hem tied in a bow above his abdomen, revealing his rock-hard abs without any fear of the cold.

　She stood out like a lighthouse in the crowd, a crane among chickens.

　Beside him was an elderly man.

　The old man had white hair and beard, but his spine was straight, and he was wearing a very thick cotton coat.

　His name is Hans Fox, and he is also a professor of dueling.

　Today's Duel Club recruitment brought two instructors: Pava Jones and Hans Fox.

　"Will the little Dimon you mentioned be coming this afternoon?"

　Professor Fox rubbed his eyes. Perhaps due to his age, he felt that his vision had been declining particularly badly recently.

　"It should come."

　Professor Jones stood with his arms crossed, a slight smile playing on his lips.

　The competition among professors is very pure; whoever teaches the best students has the loudest voice.

　Professor Fox has always looked down on new professors like them because of her seniority, and today she finally got her chance!

　……

　The secret rivalry between the two instructors left the head of the Duel Club with a bitter pill to swallow.

　Nobody likes being watched by a professor while they're doing their job.

　While recruiting new members for the Duel Club is no small matter, it's not yet at the point where a professor needs to oversee it.

　In the past, during recruitment events, the professor would only ask a question or two after the recruitment was over, such as, "What's going on today?"

　"Is it because the son of the hero is also here?"

　The minister felt a huge headache coming on.

　He is already in fifth grade this year and will graduate in another year. According to the rules, he needs to complete the handover between the old and new classes this semester and give up his position as minister.

　However, his experience as a minister at St. Mary's College, and his successful departure from that position, will be a great advantage for his job search in his sixth year.

　The prerequisite is a smooth resignation!

　"Hopefully no one causes trouble this semester!"

　The club's president is named Joe William. He is red-haired, tall, and strong. He comes from a noble family, and although his father is a minor nobleman, his mother was just a maid in the manor, so his status at birth was very awkward.

　What saved his life was the invitation to St. Mary's College.

　Now, his mother has risen in status from a maid to a noblewoman thanks to her son, and he has finally gained his father's approval.

　Once he graduates smoothly, finds a job, and gradually becomes a renowned mage, he will be able to give back to his father and elevate his father's status.

　As long as everything goes smoothly, he feels that all his efforts have not been in vain.

　"Minister, can't you be a little more confident? If a person doesn't even dare to admit their own excellence, what's the difference between them and kitchen waste?"

　The vice-president of the Duel Club, Inya Knight, wore her usual disappointed expression.

　Inya Knight, who comes from a family of knights, is a student at the Knights Academy, just like Minister William.

　Inia was chosen by William in her second year, promoted to vice minister in her third year, and is now in her fourth year.

　Once Minister William steps down, she will become the new Minister of the Duel Club!

　Unlike the indecisive Joe William, Aynia is decisive, confident, and resilient, inheriting her father's character perfectly.

　Inia has blond hair tied in a single ponytail, and her eyebrows exude a heroic air.

　Even standing next to the tall and strong William, her tall stature was still undeniable.

　In short, she is a very charming woman.

　William scratched the corner of his mouth and said helplessly, "I'm not particularly outstanding. I'm just a little more diligent than others and have a better physique, so I can stay up all night."

　Inya rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay him any attention: "Open the door, it's time to let the newcomers in."

　……

　at this time.

　There were already quite a few people waiting outside the No. 1 battle arena.

　Since the recruitment was held at the battle arena, there were no rules against having someone accompany or spectate. So almost all the first-year students came =.=…

　Conversely, this was the third time the second year had faced recruitment, so there were actually fewer applicants than the first year.

　The number of students in the higher grades was naturally even smaller.

　Dark didn't squeeze into the crowd, but instead stayed a little further away, passing the time by poking at the little Eevee on the card with his finger.

　Eevee-chan awkwardly dodged his fingers, but secretly she was having a great time.

　Diana, who was next to Dark, couldn't contain herself and kept glancing into the crowd.

　Rose held her hand, preventing her from squeezing into the crowd.

　The Duel Club recruits members without any order of priority, so there's no point in vying for them.

　Another two minutes passed.

　The main entrance to Battle Arena 1 finally opened from the inside.