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

　Equipped with "Ghost Wings", "Dream Demon" pursued the red team's Magic Orb.

　on the ground.

　Having lost "Ghost Wings", "Shadow Ninja" turned around and pounced on the blue Magic Ball that was being held by Sylveon.

　And the other side.

　Espeon's magical energy had dropped to zero, forcing it to stop using "Psychic".

　It stood there, panting heavily, the gem on its forehead had lost its luster.

　at the same time.

　Large, jet-black ants with long horns were emerging from the shadowy nest.

　It emerged from within!

　……

　On the commentary stand, Zach Wilson was providing an urgent commentary: "It seems Stuart Fern's 'Shadow Ant Egg' has successfully hatched in the 'Shadow Nest.' Normally, the number of Shadow Ants that hatch from one 'Shadow Ant Egg' is proportional to the number of 'Shadow Nests.' With six 'Shadow Nests,' eighteen Shadow Ants should have successfully hatched."

　……

　A giant, jet-black ant, over a meter long, crawled out of the Shadow Cave. Only three Shadow Ants closest to Espeon approached it.

　It got closer and closer.

　The remaining fifteen Shadow Ants, emerging from the other five Shadow Caves, surrounded Sylveon!

　Sylveon had already exhausted all its moves and was helpless against "Shadow Ninja".

　With the addition of these fifteen "shadow ants," they were in an even more desperate situation.

　"mum!"

　It suddenly let out a sharp cry, and the ribbon wrapped around the blue magic ball was cut.

　"Shadow Ninja" turned around again and charged up a blow at the Magic Ball.

　"call out!"

　A flash of black light appeared.

　The kunai's blade carved a narrow opening in the barrier of life.

　[Magic (Blue): 8000 → 5991]

　Seeing the Magic Ball's magic power suddenly drop, the previously timid Sylveon's eyes turned red, and she mustered her courage to charge at it.

　But "Shadow Ninja" suddenly reached out and grabbed its head with his palm, preventing it from moving an inch.

　In the absence of ultimate moves, the difference in stats between the two magical spirits becomes the main factor in determining the outcome of the battle.

　After "Shadow Ninja" grabbed Sylveon's head, it did not attack it severely. Instead, it raised its kunai and continued to stab at the Magic Ball.

　……

　above the sky.

　The red Magic Ball moves much slower than the Mismagius equipped with "Ghost Wings".

　Despite Stuart Fowle channeling his magic at near full power, the nature of the magic orb limited its speed, and it ultimately couldn't escape the Misdreavus's charged attack.

　【Magic (Red): 4065 → 1667】

　The red Magic Orb, with a maximum value of 8000 points and only 1667 magic points remaining, is practically in dire straits.

　Stuart Fern was sweating, his eyes were red, and his fingers were almost clenched.

　Less than a minute has passed since he ordered "Shadow Ninja" to attack the blue team's magic ball, but his mentality has completely changed.

　"One more blow, and it will be too late to recover!"

　Stuart Fowle had no time to ponder how the "Ghost Wings" were stolen, nor how Dark managed to summon such a powerful five-star magical spirit as the "Dream Demon" in such a short time.

　He was sweating profusely, desperately seeking a chance to survive.

　Continue to rely on magic to...

　It is absolutely impossible to dodge by controlling the magic ball.

　Let's struggle a little longer and gamble on the outcome to see whose magic ball's magic power reaches zero first.

　The blue team's magic ball still has nearly 6,000 magic points left!

　Furthermore, Dark Dimon could not allow "Shadow Ninja" to continue attacking the blue team's magic ball.

　No.

　Dark Dimon has already taken action!

　Out of the corner of his eye, Stuart Fern saw the blue team's magic ball take off again, drawn by magic.

　Without the "Ghost Wings," the "Shadow Ninja" can only rely on throwing kunai to launch attacks—that's really stupid!

　"Shadow Ninja, attack the Purple Phantom!"

　force

　Left with no other choice.

　Stuart Fern can only switch commands.

　"Shadow Ninja"'s eyes flashed, and he immediately stopped the hand that was about to be thrown out, aiming the kunai in his hand at the purple ghost - Dream Demon!

　Stuart Fern himself did his best to pull the red magic ball towards the ground.

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　In reality, the ground is his home turf.

　If he can pull the red magic ball back to the ground, and then have any magic spirit drag it into the "Shadow Cave", he will have another chance to turn around.

　The eighteen "shadow ants" on the ground were the eighteen sacrifices!

　These special magical spirits, which possess the strength of two stars but are marked as one star, can sacrifice and summon any second-tier—or even third-tier—magical spirit!

　Even his classmates didn't know that Stuart Fountain possessed a Seven-Star Magical Spirit Card.

　Although that seven-star Magical Spirit card wasn't particularly outstanding among cards of the same star level, it was still a third-tier card, giving it a class advantage over the first and second tiers.

　This is the source of Stuart Fern's confidence.

　Although he had not yet drawn the Magical Spirit Card.

　But duelists will not give up until the very end.

　……

　"boom!"

　The kunai thrown by "Shadow Ninja" exploded in mid-air, forcing...

　They repelled the swiftly charging dream demon.

　The red team's magic ball was affected by the shockwave of the explosion, its magic power decreased again, but it also fell to the ground at an even faster speed.

　【Magic (Red): 1667 → 998】

　This unexpected joy filled Stuart Fern with elation, and he hastily issued orders.

　After receiving the order, one of the "Shadow Ants" immediately turned around and ran back to the "Shadow Cave".

　The red magic ball that fell to the ground was moved above the "Shadow Hole" under Stuart Fern's control.

　Once the "Shadow Ant" returns, it can be pulled into the "Shadow Cave".

　But Stuart Fowle's smile suddenly froze.

　He suddenly looked up at the opposite side.

　Dak was looking at him and smiling.

　Then, propelled by a magical force, the red team's magic ball began to rise!

　However, after Dark moved his own magic ball to a safe height, he freed up his hand to unleash magic on the red team's magic ball.

　The magical pull between the magic orbs is a scene that occurs in almost every duel between upperclassmen.

　Darke flicked his finger and continued to add magic.

　Stuart Fern's eyes blazed with fury as he slammed his fist down, using his magic to press the blow down.

　The red magic ball trembled under the control of the two people's magic.

　To Stuart Fowle’s astonishment and anger, the first-year student’s magic was subtly showing signs of suppressing his own power.

　In his shock and rage, he gritted his teeth and roared, "Shadow Ninja!"

　"Shadow Ninja" yanked Sylveon up and tossed it into the air, as if it were glued to the ground, instantly hurtling upwards like the wind.

　The red team's magic ball is getting closer.

　At this crucial moment, it didn't indulge in its dramatic antics again.

　"Tick!"

　The sixth round ended in the blink of an eye.

　Neither side even drew a card before entering the seventh round.

　But at this moment, it was clear that the battle had entered a tug-of-war to determine the winner, and tens of thousands of spectators held their breath and stared intently at the red team's magic ball.

　The eighteen "shadow ants" present, which could serve as sacrifices, were of no use whatsoever.

　Despite having second-tier Magical Spirit cards in his hand, Stuart Fern had no opportunity to cast "Sacrifice Summoning".

　The situation had become so tense without anyone realizing it.

　And after the start of the seventh round.

　Neither player has drawn a card yet.

　Stuart Fern poured all his energy into the creation of the magic ball.

　Control.

　As long as you hold out until "Shadow Ninja" arrives, you can simply press down on the magic ball with your hand and use "remote manipulation of magic" to overcome the power of "Shadow Ninja".

　Then he can have "Shadow Ninja" put the magic ball into the "Shadow Cave" to get a chance to catch his breath.

　……

　But just as Stuart Fowle has "Shadow Ninja," Dark Dimon also has "Nymphomaniac."

　Even without Dark's command, the Dream Demon had already begun its operation.

　It swooped down from above, attacking the red team's magic ball like a falcon.

　With only 998 points of magic power remaining, it can be completely destroyed with just one hit!

　If it can win this duel, it believes it will definitely gain more favor!

　at the same time.

　The smoke in the blue team's summoning area had dissipated, and "Jug" regained its vision, so it poked its head out of its shell.

　Its tiny eyes darted around, watching the fierce battle unfolding in the red team's area, and it couldn't help but feel eager to join in.

　try.

　However, its extremely slow crawling speed made it impossible for it to reach the battlefield.

　The "Dream Demon" is really too tactless, it won't even open the "Nightmare Space" for me!

　"Crackling sound".

　Hu Hu was somewhat disappointed.

　……

　No one noticed the lonely little pot.

　……

　As the nightmare swooped down, a sharp glint flashed in "Shadow Ninja's" eyes, and his right hand...

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