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

　Especially in the newly built Free City on the former demon territory—the home of hybrids—Saint Marian Academy, which has no discrimination against hybrids, has always been regarded as a holy place, and every child dreams of being able to study at Saint Marian Academy.

　This year's Easter Duel Festival was the grandest, second only to the capital of the human kingdom, in the Duel Hall of the Free City.

　Cynthia Saint Arte was currently in Box 1 of the Duel Arena in the City of Freedom.

　She had been busy in this city of freedom for a long time, and today she finally had some free time, so she thought she would come and see how the academy's Easter Duel Festival was going and whether it could become a regular event in the future.

　"Cynthia, is this really an idea that Sylph could have come up with?"

　Beside Principal Arte, a woman with long, sun-red hair was carefully examining an Easter egg in her hand, marveling at it.

　“Suna, didn’t I tell you? It was a student’s plan.”

　Principal Art reached out, picked up a strawberry, and put it in her mouth. Her glistening lips were slightly moist, and her silver hair, as pure as moonlight, was almost transparent.

　Suna Montilfali, the city lord of the Free City, is a heroine who single-handedly built a city on this land in ruins. Like Professor Power Jones, she is a human-giant hybrid.

　"The student you're referring to is Arvid's son?"

　Lord Montilfali crossed her arms and casually crossed her legs, a hint of curiosity showing on her slightly rugged but still beautiful face.

　Despite possessing half-giant blood, Sue Montilfarie was physically more slender than Professor Jones, who had only one-sixteenth-giant blood. However, her heart was equally vast, and beneath her delicate skin lay a powerful aura.

　Mentioning the Valkyrie's son, Lord Montilfali couldn't help but ask, "Is he really as outstanding as you say? I've heard..."

　Principal Art smiled and said, "Before and after people understand the ways of the world, their character and personality will change. As educators, our job is to provide them with the right guidance during this period."

　Lord Montilfali shook her head: "I hope so, but I hope you won't disappoint me."

　Principal Arte raised her head, her gaze passing through the one-way mirror in the box, and looked down at the audience.

　As the match was about to begin at 8:30, more and more spectators poured into the venue.

　Many viewers have already been drawn to the Easter egg distribution points in various sections, and the price of 188 Holy Coins per egg has not dampened their enthusiasm at all.

　Arte then said, "I heard he will participate in this competition. You can observe him for yourself then."

　"Participate in the competition?" Lord Montilfari asked in surprise. "Isn't he only a first-year student?"

　Arte said, "This year's Easter Duel Festival has a new mode, didn't you see it?"

　City Lord Montilfali shook her head slightly: "I'm so busy all day long, how can I have time to pay attention to these things?"

　"Dong dong dong."

　A knock on the door of the private room interrupted their conversation.

　Lord Montilfali frowned, then put down her long legs that had been crossed and straightened her posture.

　Principal Arte smiled and said, "It's Aurora."

　Lord Montilfali's expression relaxed slightly, then she relaxed completely.

　As the lord of the Free City, regardless of her true nature, she is obligated to observe proper etiquette in front of outsiders.

　After all, she is the face of the Free City, and people's impression of such a new city largely depends on the personal charisma of its lord.

　This meant that after she established the city of freedom, she could no longer be as free as before.

　Unlike Arte, she couldn't maintain an impeccable appearance every single moment.

　"come in."

　Aurora, who was outside the door, gently pushed the door open after hearing her mother's languid voice.

　The previously locked door was easily pushed open.

　She tiptoed into the private room, then closed the door and made sure to lock it again.

　Then she walked up behind Principal Arte and Lord Montilfali, put down her plate, and said obediently, "Good morning, Mother. Good morning, Aunt Arte."

　"Good morning, little Nora." Principal Arte turned slightly and looked at the plate.

　On a silver plate engraved with simple patterns, a white ceramic teapot radiates warmth, and beside it are carefully stacked delicate pastries.

　There's a refreshing crystal jelly with a minty aroma, a cheesecake drizzled with honey, tiramisu topped with chocolate sauce, and cookies garnished with chopped walnuts...

　Arte exclaimed in surprise, "Little Nora, did you make this yourself?"

　Aurora nodded slightly, her neat bangs obscuring her eyes and eyebrows, revealing a radiant, newly-peeled face.

　An egg-white and tender face

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　The egg blushed slightly.

　Unlike her mother, although she has one-quarter giant blood, she is petite and delicate, and even her hair color is white like Principal Arte's, rather than the sun-red of Suna Montilfali.

　However, unlike Principal Arte's silver hair, her hair color is purer white and more transparent, giving it a dreamlike and ethereal feel.

　Aurora Montilfali clearly inherited more of her paternal bloodline.

　When asked by Principal Arte, she simply gave a shy "hmm".

　"louder please."

　Suddenly, Lord Montilfari spoke up and rebuked.

　Aurora blushed and forcefully hummed in agreement.

　Lord Montilfali then picked up a walnut cookie and put it in her mouth, saying helplessly, "I, Suna Montilfali, once held the title of 'Sun Warrior,' how did I end up with a daughter as slender as the moon?"

　Aurora said shyly, "How do I resemble the moon..."

　Lord Montilfali glared at her: "Look at you, how do you resemble my daughter at all? If anyone else saw you, they would think you were Arte's offspring!"

　Aurora unconsciously twisted a strand of her hair and whispered, "It's not my fault."

　"Is that my fault?" Lord Montilfali snorted coldly.

　Principal Art smiled and waved to Aurora: "Little Aurora, don't mind your mother, come sit with me."

　Aurora glanced at her mother, but whispered, "No, I'll sit here with you, Mother."

　After speaking, she walked to the seat next to the city lord and sat down, her demeanor as elegant as that of a noble lady.

　Lord Montilfali looked nothing like her daughter, yet deep in her eyes shone a profound affection.

　She casually remarked, feigning nonchalance, "Aurora, watch the competition carefully. You'll be starting school in the second half of the year. I hope you can join the Duel Club in your first year."

　“Yes,” Aurora nodded, then blushed as usual, “I’ll be able to see him once I enroll in school.”

　"Tsk." City Lord Montilfali turned her head away, not wanting to speak.

　I didn't tell my daughter that she might see the person she wanted to see in a little while.

　……

　The sun shines brightly in the city of freedom.

　The kingdom's capital was secretly...

　Clouds covered the area.

　Princess Eliza, inside the carriage, gazed wistfully at the sky outside the window.

　This Easter evangelistic campaign is truly facing numerous obstacles.

　I don't know if it will proceed smoothly.

　Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look in the direction of the St. Marian Duel Hall, filled with envy.

　"I really want to go."

　Not only Aylvit and Claire, but Anna and Angel also went.

　She had no choice but to keep going.

　But as human beings, we must always bear some burdens.

　……

　St. Marian Duel Branch.

　Alvita Saint-Démon and Claire Kate had already taken their seats in the audience.

　The two little princesses sat on either side of Claire, teasing the fat cat.

　With the Valkyrie and the Sage of the Beast by their side, they could rightfully refuse the company of those annoying guards, and were in a great mood.

　"Meow!"

　The fat cat named "Galileo" struggled to get up. But Anna and Angie each grabbed one of his ears, leaving him only able to let out pitiful meows helplessly.

　"Is Elizabeth alright?"

　Claire asked with some concern.

　Arvit, however, didn't seem to care much: "She'll have to learn to face things on her own eventually. We can help her for a while, but not forever."

　Angie looked up and said with a smile, "Aunt Claire, there's nothing to worry about. My sister can handle it."

　Anna added, "She and her brother are in the east and west of the city respectively, so they won't be facing off directly. There won't be any problems."

　Claire said helplessly, "What are you two thinking?"

　"What else can we think?" Anna and Angie said at the same time. "If brother wins, he'll be a quiet little princess. If sister wins, she'll be a lively little princess."

　Claire couldn't help but chuckle: "You two have thought things through quite thoroughly, but unfortunately, things change and things don't always go as planned. You're still young, so you don't need to worry about these things."

　Anna and Angie pretended not to hear.

　After playing for a while, Anna suddenly looked up and said, "Aunt Claire, shall we go buy some Easter eggs together? I want a 'Sky Dragon' magical model!"

　Angie immediately said, "That's right, we need to hurry. I heard there are only three models of the 'Sky Dragon,' and only one of them is a movable magical model! If someone else takes it, we'll have nothing left."

　After saying that, the two little princesses tried to get up, but Claire pulled them back down.

　Claire looked at Alvette.

　Arvit then clapped his hands.

　One of the "spectators" sitting behind them immediately got up and left.

　after awhile.

　A pretty-looking "distributor" pushed a small cart over.

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　Rows of Easter eggs were neatly arranged on the car.

　"188 Holy Coins each, who wants to go first?"

　Anna and Angie's gazes sharpened simultaneously, as if they were on the verge of battle.

　But a white, jade-like arm reached out first and picked up a white Easter egg.

　Arvit, too, had been thinking about opening an egg for a long time.

　Her goal is "Gatomon"!

　……

　Inside St. Marian College.

　An open-air duel arena.

　After Dark and Diana entered the players' tunnel, they followed the crowd.

　They stopped when they came to a fork in the road ahead.

　The staff stationed at the fork in the road were shouting loudly: "Grades 1-3, please go left; grades 4-6, please go right!"

　On the left and right, there were two staff members registering the contestants' names, colleges, and grades.

　"Let's go to the left."

　Dark took Diana to the left side of the queue, and it wasn't long before it was their turn.

　The senior student in charge of registration looked up and said, "Name, department, and year, then draw a surprise prize."

　"Is there an Easter egg here too?" Dark asked curiously.

　The senior student chuckled and said, "Besides the number plate, there's also a participation prize inside. Good luck!"