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

　At the critical moment, Meow suddenly felt something crashing into its side.

　"Bean!"

　It only heard a familiar cry before being violently knocked away.

　"boom!"

　As it flew sideways, Meow Meow looked back with tears welling up in its eyes.

　The little Eevee it had never given a second glance—the evolved Espeon, the Espeon it had just been cursing in its heart—actually showed its "selfless" side at this critical moment, saving it from a terrible crisis at its own cost!

　"Meow?"

　The cat, caught up in its own self-directed and self-acted emotional reverie, suddenly let out a puzzled meow the moment it landed.

　Almost at the same time.

　The vast majority of the audience also voiced their doubts at this moment.

　"boom!"

　Having just calmed down, Stuart Fowne slammed his hand on the card table.

　Only Dark Dimon remained unfazed.

　His call at the crucial moment forced Espeon, who was originally unwilling to make a move, to reluctantly engage the terrifying "Black Pot" that was imbued with the power of sealing.

　But the moment the "black pot" collided with it, it was reflected back and almost immediately hit the "Ghost King in the Pot" that released the "black pot"!

　Then the "Ghost King in the Pot" personally experienced what the "Sealed in the Pot" meant.

　[Magic Mirror: While the user is present, they remain in a state of magical reflection, nullifying certain transformation skills targeted at the user and reflecting them back to the skill's user!]

　The black mist emerging from the "black pot" twisted into pitch-black chains, which coiled around the "Ghost King in the Pot" like snakes, and then suddenly dragged it into the "black pot" that was gradually growing larger as it spun.

　The "Demon King in the Pot," summoned from the "Demon Vine Pot," was locked back inside the pot amidst its agonizing screams.

　The "black pot" closed its lid and floated in mid-air.

　The "Ghost King in the Pot" inside struggled desperately, but as its magic power rapidly dissipated, the strength of its struggle noticeably weakened.

　……

　"Tick."

　The turn-switching sound rang out again.

　Stuart Fowle reached for his cards with resentment.

　Dark seized the opportunity and ordered Meowth and Espeon to find and kill another "Shadow Bug".

　However, the "Shadow Worm" hid in the "Shadow Cave," dragging the red magic ball as it fled at high speed, completely ignoring...

　Not out.

　Dark frowned slightly before drawing out the two magic cards for the fourth round.

　【Teapot】

　Cursed Cage: Impmon

　Although the two magic cards drawn this time were not enough to lock down the situation.

　But when he saw the "pot", Dak still felt at ease.

　He immediately began the process of summoning "Potpot".

　……

　At this moment, Stuart Furn, who had suffered the blow of "losing a high-star magic spirit", finally began to summon new magic cards.

　He reached out and a drop of extremely thick black ink fell from the sky.

　The drop of ink did not splatter after it hit the ground. Instead, it remained attached to the ground and was absorbed into one of the "shadow caves".

　Such an obvious action could not possibly be hidden from anyone.

　However, Dark had never seen Stuart Fowne use this move before. Therefore, he could only keep it as a warning in mind, unable to make a specific decision.

　However, a few seconds later.

　The "pot" in his hand emitted a strong light.

　Almost simultaneously, "Magic Book" finished its incantation.

　Dark's other Magical Spirit card, "Sylveon," has also been activated!

　……

　Therefore, during the red team's summoning, two magical spirits appeared simultaneously.

　One of them is a three-star magical spirit called "Jugu".

　The other one is a four-star magical Pokémon—"Sylveon"!

　The unexpected appearance of this four-star magical spirit immediately caused an uproar among the audience.

　Only then did people's attention gradually focus on the "magical scribe" floating in the air, and they became even more astonished.

　……

　"Duet singing?"

　Professor Sylph, standing in the ring, frowned as she thought of the elven mystical technique that allowed one to chant two spells simultaneously.

　But she immediately shook her head in denial.

　The technique that Dak used on the spot was clearly not that kind of secret technique.

　Moreover, a four-star magical spirit cannot be summoned simply by chanting.

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　Since there are no traces of "sacrifice" or "special summoning", then it must be a "normal summoning spell".

　……

　"As everyone knows, it usually takes at least one minute to summon a four-star magical spirit..."

　Zach Wilson's mind was quick enough that he immediately grasped the key point.

　But he didn't continue speaking. He just glanced at the blond boy on the red team's platform and couldn't help but swallow.

　A first-year student who has been learning about magic for less than a year.

　How exactly does one grow to this level?

　Do today's famous star duelists have the same level of skill at this point in time?

　Zach Wilson's gaze involuntarily shifted to the entrance and exit of the players' tunnel.

　The four senior students who advanced to the second round gathered there to watch this duel.

　……

　In contrast, Stuart Fowle, as Dark Dimon's rival, didn't have much energy to think about this issue at the moment.

　The thought that "Dark Dimon summoned a three-star magic spirit and a four-star magic spirit at the same time" only crossed his mind before he urgently began the next round of summoning.

　He also has quite a few cards in his hand.

　The four cards I acquired in the third and fourth rounds must be put to good use.

　……

　If you count carefully at this moment, you will find that there are a total of seven magical spirits left in the field!

　Dark Dimon possesses a total of five magical spirits, namely:

　The "Magic Secretary" is located in front of the blue team's stage.

　"Jugle" and "Sylveon" are located in the Blue Team's summoning area.

　"Eevee" and "Meowth" are located in the red side area.

　There are two magical spirits belonging to Stuart Fountain:

　The "Shadow Worm" is hidden in the "Shadow Cave".

　The "Ghost King in the Pot" is sealed within the "Black Pot".

　Another drop of thick, black ink was absorbed into the "Shadow Cave".

　……

　The situation on the field is unclear at this moment.

　At first glance, Dark Demon seems to have a significant advantage. However, none of his magical spirits can infiltrate the "Shadow Cave," nor do they possess the means to destroy it. Therefore, it's difficult for him to harm the red team's magical orb hidden within the "Shadow Cave."

　Many of Stuart Fern's opponents throughout history have been trapped by this and ultimately suffered defeat.

　This is also why many people are not optimistic about this first-year student.

　Even though he showed strong "anticipation" and "control" abilities after taking the field, just like what he said during the preparation phase - "I look straight ahead into the future!"

　However, if the opponent's magic ball cannot be directly and effectively damaged, the duel is far from over.

　But is Darko Dimon really out of options?

　Obviously not.

　……

　No matter what secrets Stuart Fowne's drop of ink held, Dark would not stop there.

　After summoning "Magical Book" at the beginning of the second round, he ordered it to Normal Summon "Sylveon".

　The successful debut of "Sylveon" means that the good days of "Shadow Bug" are over!

　"Sylveon, use 'Charm'!"

　Like a dancer, Sylveon swayed gracefully, its pink ribbons fluttering in the air, exuding a subtle and captivating charm.

　Sylveon, the fairy with the passive skill "Charming Body". Even with messy hair, she is still an irresistible cutie, let alone with a carefully groomed and beautiful appearance.

　It glanced furtively at the arrogant Espeon. Then it began to sing, its competitive spirit driving it to unleash its "Charm" even more powerfully.

　"..." As the song rose, Sylveon's charm became even more captivating.

　Its eyes seemed to hold a captivating allure, as if glistening with moisture.

　Although "The Alluring Body" is explicitly stated to be targeted at the opposite sex, its captivating charm transcends gender, and even people of the same sex are drawn to it.

　The audience's eyes seemed to sparkle, and many even grabbed their model encyclopedias. They then expressed their disappointment that this particular magical spirit wasn't among the models shown.

　Amidst the resulting complaints, the "Enchanting Voice" penetrated the "Shadow Cave," affecting the "Shadow Worms" hiding within.

　The Shadow Bug was already severely injured from Espeon's Psychic attack, and although the Charm was extremely weak, it still caused damage to it.

　But the "Shadow Worm," barely clinging to life, stubbornly dragged the red team's magic ball out of a "Shadow Cave" closest to the blue team's area, driven by the old pervert's obsession!

　This scene of betrayal almost made Stuart Fern, who was focused on summoning, vomit blood on the spot.

　Fortunately, his mastery of summoning magic was already at its peak, which allowed him to...

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　It was not interrupted because of this.

　……

　Seeing that "Shadow" had emerged from "Shadow Cave," Espeon and Meowth, who had been eyeing it covetously, naturally couldn't let it go.

　The Psychic released by Espeon almost instantly clamped down on the head of the Shadow Bug, and then with a sudden force, pulled its entire body out of the Shadow Hole!

　The "Shadow Worm," lifted into the air, finally had its tail, forever hidden in the shadows, exposed to the air.

　It was a soft lump that looked like a snail's head, with eyes, a nose, and a mouth!

　The red team's magic ball was being held in place by the soft mouth of that thing.

　……

　"Is this the head?"

　Dak looked astonished.

　Like almost everyone who sees the "Shadow Worm" for the first time, he instinctively thought that the shuttle-like front end of the "Shadow Worm" was its head, which could be used to dig holes in the shadows.