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

　In the blink of an eye.

　The towering demon beast was swallowed up by the mud, along with its sword.

　However, the owner of this "mud"—Thomas Brown, a third-year student from the Noble House—did not let his guard down.

　Thomas Browne, a third-year student like Mike Irwin, was a henchman of Earl Jeffrey, whose father served under him.

　Therefore, he was initially bound to Angus Jeffrey's war.

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　Inside the ship.

　Thinking from Jeffrey's perspective is what he considers politically correct.

　In this situation, Mike Irving would be his rival.

　Now that Mike Irving has been marginalized, it's his chance to rise to power.

　Creating some real trouble for Darko Dimon and winning Jeffrey's favor is one way to replace Irving in President Jeffrey's heart.

　Recently, Darko Dimon has clearly become a thorn in Jeffrey's side.

　Even if it wasn't for consolidating power and expanding the gang, President Jeffrey wanted to teach him a lesson.

　Thomas Browne was a faithful follower of his orders.

　Card Name: Swamp Monster

　[Type: Spirit Card]

　【grade:】

　[Race: Elemental]

　[Type: Ground/Poison]

　【Magic Power: 1500】

　[Attack: 1600]

　[Defense: 1400]

　[Ultimate Skills: Swamp Trap, Devouring Technique, Demon Swamp Seal]

　The orange card "Swamp Monster," which possesses three ultimate skills, is one of Thomas Brown's trump cards.

　Although its magic attack and defense stats are only at the top three-star level, its three ultimate skills are extremely powerful and easy to use.

　Relying on a sudden sneak attack, the "Swamp Monster" successfully swallowed the demon species whole.

　Swamp monsters don't have high defense, but their elemental nature makes them somewhat immune to physical penetration.

　Neither the Death Claw of the Devimon nor the slash of the scabbard could inflict real damage on it.

　Once the monster swallows the Devimon, the Swamp Monster can use its ultimate move, "Swamp Seal," to completely seal the Devimon inside, and then use "Devouring Technique" to drain its magic power!

　……

　"Instant teleportation failed?"

　The information from the "Devimon" magic card shocked Dark.

　He could clearly sense that Devimon wavered slightly after its "teleportation" failed.

　But he remained outwardly composed.

　"Two possibilities: the ultimate technique has been sealed, or space has been blocked."

　"Judging from the way this swamp monster behaves, the latter is more likely."

　"Since teleportation is not allowed, then break the blockade!"

　Dark shouted, "Devimon, Razorwing!"

　Devimon, who was about to try "Death Claw", immediately switched to "Razor Wings".

　Razor-sharp beams of light, released from its wings, sliced ​​through the "Swamp Monster's" body in the blink of an eye.

　A crack was opened in the "Demon Swamp Seal".

　Before Swamp Monster's wounds could heal, Devimon's eyes flashed, and it immediately used Teleport.

　This time, there were no more obstacles to "instant teleportation".

　The Demon Beast appeared abruptly atop the Swamp Monster.

　Its eyes flashed with bloodlust, and the anger of being "imprisoned" rose to its brow.

　However, Dark, as his archmage, would not let such a minor incident affect his emotions.

　After a quick analysis, he immediately shouted, "Fly!"

　Devimon suddenly spread its wings, defying the urge to attack immediately, and flew into the sky.

　Several attacks therefore missed.

　Those nearby players who failed to "add insult to injury" immediately called upon their magical spirits to turn and attack other magical spirits.

　The tree catches the wind.

　Devimon swept through the land, attracting the attention of many.

　However, it is quite troublesome to play, and there is no information about it in the regular encyclopedia. Out of caution, the players have always chosen to avoid it.

　After this failed attempt, they will likely be more cautious next time.

　At this moment, the "swamp monster" had already fallen to the ground and turned into a swamp.

　Thomas Browne felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

　He never expected that this demon beast would possess such a powerful magical ultimate skill.

　The "Swamp Monster" was just a hair's breadth away from being instantly killed.

　Now it can only transform into a "swamp trap," licking its wounds.

　However, if Devimon attacks it at this time, it will play right into Devimon's hands and it will inevitably be swallowed by the "Swamp Trap"!

　……

　The Devimon in the air glanced at the swamp on the ground, but had already calmed down.

　"I'm not stupid."

　It muttered to itself, then turned and charged toward a place with more prey.

　Continuing the cunning of Devimon, Devimon has a delicate mind beneath its ferocious exterior.

　However, the effect of "arrogance" can sometimes make it overly arrogant.

　But if you calm down, you won't be led astray by such an obvious trap.

　.

　The entire arena was filled with low-star cuties, and it didn't want to be in that place filled with...

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　Wasting time on that stinking mud monster.

　Summoning high-level magical spirits usually involves using a sacrificial summoning spell.

　And to offer sacrifices, there must be offerings.

　If you want to use a low-star magical spirit as a sacrifice, you must bear the risk of being hunted.

　Of course, mages can also choose to summon a second-tier four-star magic spirit in the usual way, which takes a little over a minute.

　As for five-star magical spirits that require more than ten minutes to summon, they are not suitable.

　In fact, this is how Thomas Browne's "Swamp Monster" was summoned.

　Dark has been looking for an opportunity to summon a four-star magical spirit.

　Unfortunately, it's not convenient to summon the "Magical Secretary" in such a chaotic battle. Otherwise, he could simply stand by and watch, letting the "Magical Secretary" take the lead.

　"However, given the current situation, 'Devimon' is enough."

　Dark ignored Thomas Brown's "Swamp Monster".

　In such a chaotic battle, encountering any ambush is normal, and only those with ulterior motives would care.

　His steadily increasing points allowed him to fluctuate between 3rd and 6th place.

　Before the 30-minute match entered its final stages, "Devimon" was enough to hold the line.

　In contrast, some other players don't have such an advantage.

　They need to better manage their magic power and replace the magical sprites promptly after three to five minutes of "no consumption" time to ensure that the consumption of magic power is within acceptable limits.

　Although the entry barrier for a mage is slightly lower than that for a magician, it is still a profession that requires talent.

　Mages with mediocre magical talent must expend significantly more effort to compensate for this deficiency, requiring many times more energy.

　……

　The Devimon's "massacre" lasted for more than ten minutes.

　It encountered targeted attacks and numerous high-star, powerful magical spirits during this period, but it chose to avoid them all.

　If there is absolutely no way to avoid it, use "instant teleportation" to change the battlefield.

　In a "chance" encounter, it ran into Thomas Brown's Swamp Monster again, and casually used "Razor Wings" which was off cooldown, "accidentally" sending it to its death.

　Thus, Devimon's thoughts were clear.

　Given the current environment, even if Thomas Brown tries every possible way to target Devimon, it will be very difficult.

　Because he is also a prey for the stronger!

　Following the "Blizzard Tornado" of the "Ice Maiden", another third-year student summoned a high-star magical spirit and used a wide-range ultimate move to complete a wave of reaping.

　The competition for the top eight spots is becoming increasingly fierce.

　……

　About twenty minutes later.

　The low-star magical spirits in the arena had been almost completely cleared out, leaving only second-tier or higher magical spirits.

　The previously somewhat crowded venue is now empty.

　Most of the participants who were "just there to participate" had already chosen to give up at this point.

　Even if they don't want to give up, the negative scores following their names are forcing them to...

　They had no choice but to give up.

　Dak had looked for Diana's name on the big screen.

　But even Diana has disappeared, her whereabouts unknown.

　The first-year contestants disappeared without a trace.

　But Diana was actually in a pretty good mood.

　After all, her points were "positive".

　Among a large number of contestants with "negative scores", she still belongs to the "winning side".

　"A draw is a victory!"

　Meanwhile, Vittor Gold, the "negative score" player who provided her with a large number of "positive scores," was twitching at the corner of his mouth, and he had not yet found an opportunity to use the last "Holy Sword Spell" in his hand.

　"Hey."

　Emma and Sarah both sighed and chose to give up.

　The materials they obtained from dungeon adventures allowed them to maintain a "positive score," but that was the end of it.

　They had already given it their all in the hunt by the top students from the third and second years.

　To put it another way, even in defeat, there is honor.

　……

　The first-year students, who had gradually stopped walking, naturally focused their attention on the only first-year student still active in the arena—Dark Dimon.