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

　But the contestants aren't emotionless robots.

　They have emotions, a sense of self, and are affected by their physical and mental states. Even things that are obvious can be completely overlooked in the heat of battle.

　Some viewers like excitement

　To nitpick or to criticize the duelists' performance based on hindsight, resorting to foul language.

　That's really irrational.

　Dark carefully observed the duel between "Baron of the Night" and "Knight of the Blue Sky," constantly absorbing the strengths of both sides and reaping considerable benefits.

　In the end, both sides summoned their strongest magical spirits.

　The "Black Night Baron" roared across the entire arena with his "Red Spine Black Dragon".

　The Azure Knight's Azure Butterfly split into countless clones, densely packed and covering the sky.

　The final result surprised everyone.

　The wildly popular "Red-spine Black Dragon" was drained of its marrow by the "Azure Butterfly's" clone and died on the spot.

　Joseph Bruno, the "Blue Sky Knight," has won the final victory!

　……

　"Sixth grade is still sixth grade, and Bruno, nearing graduation, has once again delivered one of the most exciting duels ever. Let's give him a round of applause!"

　……

　Amid thunderous applause, Darke adjusted his collar and stood up from his seat.

　Next, after the "Blue Sky Knights" victory interview ends, it will be time to receive the award.

　After such a long time, we finally have the opportunity to venture into the secret passage again.

　He straightened his back and strode towards the athletes' tunnel.

　……

　Joseph Bruno, a sixth-year student at the Magic Academy.

　He had a thick head of long, dark blue hair, a rather thin build, and a somewhat sinister appearance.

　Her gentle demeanor, coupled with her habit of keeping her hair long, gives her a unique charm.

　Since he was able to defeat "Baron of the Night," Joseph Bruno was certainly no ordinary student who was unknown.

　He began to show promise in third grade, served as a class monitor in fourth grade, resigned in fifth grade, and then went quiet for a while, from his spirited demeanor...

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　The duelist transformed into a knowledge seeker who devoted himself to research.

　It is said that he submitted his application to stay on as a faculty member some time ago, with the intention of becoming a professor at St. Mary's College.

　The position of college professor is actually very sought after.

　Every year, many students from magic academies want to stay on as faculty members. But it's like a thousand soldiers crossing a single-plank bridge—no, it's even more difficult.

　At least one person can cross the log bridge.

　However, the college's applications for retention of positions are often rejected outright.

　……

　Joseph Bruno quickly dealt with Judy's interview and moved on to the final awards ceremony of the Duel Festival.

　At the invitation of the staff, Dak Dimon returned to the stage.

　The two final winners of the Easter Duel Festival appeared before the audience at the same time, which sparked another wave of excitement.

　Judy smiled slightly at Dark, who was coming up on stage, and said, "I imagine both of you are eager to get started. Although this year's Easter Duel Festival is not perfect due to its inaugural event, we still have an awards ceremony. Now, please welcome the two professors from the Duel Department to present the awards to the winners of this competition!"

　There was thunderous applause.

　Two professors from the Duel Department then took to the stage amidst applause.

　One of them was very tall, over two meters. But her proportions were excellent, like a proportionally enlarged version of a bronze-haired beauty.

　The other one had white hair and beard, but a straight spine and excellent spirit.

　It was Professor Pava Jones and Professor Hans Fox.

　Dark had met Professor Fox during the Duel Club's trial match, so he was not unfamiliar with him.

　Amidst elegant music, the two professors each received a flat box covered with a red cloth from the staff and walked one after the other toward Dac and Joseph Bruno.

　Professor Jones quickened his pace and walked up to Dark.

　The immense public sentiment is about to force

　As the man's imposing aura drew closer, Dark quickly composed himself.

　"Well done."

　Professor Jones bent down and gave Dak a good rub on the head before lifting the box in his hand and uncovering the red cloth.

　Inside the box, there was a medal and a small golden hammer, lying quietly.

　Professor Jones took the medal engraved with "Winner of the Easter Duel Festival" from the box and gently pressed it against Dark's chest, making it stick smoothly.

　Then she picked up the small golden hammer and handed it over.

　Dark took the hammer and said softly, "Thank you."

　Professor Jones then patted his head again, turned around, and strode away.

　After Professor Fox gave the medal and the golden hammer to Joseph Bruno, he also walked over.

　Dak was quite impressed with the seemingly strict professor, but he didn't expect that when Professor Fox passed by, he would turn around and smile at him and nod.

　Although Dark was a little confused, he still responded immediately.

　"Perhaps, this is what a professor is like."

　……

　After the two professors left the room, Judy, the senior student, said a few guiding words. Then, very naturally, she pulled out a colorful piece of brocade cloth from beside her.

　Immediately afterwards, a rectangular table came into view.

　Above the table, two enormous Easter eggs stood quietly.

　"The exciting moment has finally arrived! Now, please welcome our two winners to present the final performance for this Easter—I heard that these two Easter eggs were specially made by our professor. In addition to the specific prizes, they can even open into all sorts of wonderful prizes, such as adorable little pigs!"

　Judy winked at the audience playfully.

　"Even the professors themselves don't know what kind of surprise they'll find, which is sure to bring a huge delight to the two winners. Now, let's invite the two winners to come forward and announce the prizes!"

　……

　Judy's explanation came very suddenly.

　Dark couldn't help but twitch his brow. He had never heard of this kind of mechanism in the final Easter egg. What if a pig popped out on the spot? Wouldn't that be very unelegant?

　He glanced at his side casually and noticed that the sixth-grade student next to him seemed to be moved as well.

　So who exactly is behind this?

　……

　Professor Cazell, sitting in the circular audience section, was grinning from ear to ear.

　……

　Dark's gaze shifted and he noticed Kazel sitting behind Professor Sylph, his face immediately darkening.

　What's wrong with Professor Cazell? Could he have caught it from Professor Lily?

　"Dark?" Judy called softly.

　Left with no other choice, Dak picked up the small golden hammer and strode over.

　Judy then said, "You can choose either of the two Easter eggs."

　Upon hearing this, Dak turned to Joseph Bruno and said, "Senior Bruno, why don't you choose first?"

　Joseph Bruno's lips twitched almost imperceptibly as he pointed to a nearby Easter egg and said, "I'll take this one."

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　In front of the egg.

　Both of them stood in front of the Easter egg and picked up the small golden hammer at the same time.

　Judy continued, "As we all know, dueling matches do require a certain amount of luck with the cards a duelists receive; those with good luck always have a smoother path in the dueling world. Now, let's see who among the first-year and sixth-year students, Dark Dimon and Joseph Bruno, is truly favored by Lady Luck."

　"Lady Luck?"

　Dark couldn't help but smile as he listened to Judy's words.

　He would like to meet Lady Luck, but he doesn't know if she would be willing to give him the honor.

　As he was pondering, he suddenly heard the sound of an eggshell cracking beside him and couldn't help but turn his head.

　But the sixth-grade student had already struck down the small golden hammer with force.

　"Snapped!"

　The small golden hammer struck the giant Easter egg, instantly activating a rainbow-colored light array. One rainbow halo after another spread outwards, drawing the attention of even those who weren't particularly interested in the show.

　Joseph Bruno frowned slightly as he noticed fine cracks appearing on the top of the Easter egg.

　Then the crack spread rapidly, and intense light emanated from it, dazzling and blinding.

　With a crisp "snap!", the eggshell of the colored egg shattered completely and fell to the ground with a clatter.

　The prize hidden in the Easter egg has finally been revealed to everyone.

　With Dak right beside him, he naturally saw it most clearly.

　Inside the eggshell were a white access card and another blank magic card.

　"Is it only white?"

　Dak pondered for a moment.

　The access cards are divided into five levels: white, blue, purple, orange, and gold.

　The white access card cannot be used to bring people into the secret passage; access to the secret passage is limited to once per month.

　The blue access card allows a maximum of one person to enter the secret passage, and entry and exit are limited to twice per month.

　And so on.

　The gold key card is the highest level, allowing four people to enter the secret passage, and each person can enter and exit five times per month.

　Limiting the number of people and the number of times is to prevent the secret passage from undergoing drastic changes due to too many people entering, and also for the safety of the students.

　However, Dark was somewhat surprised that the final reward of this Easter Duel Festival was only a white card.

　He always felt that Professor Cazell shouldn't be that stingy.

　"Is Bruno just having bad luck?"

　He couldn't help but think.

　……

　Joseph Bruno, of course, was unaware that the access card had different levels.

　As a fixed reward, he knew in advance that such a door card would appear in the Easter egg. In fact, he came to participate in the Duel Festival just to get this door card.

　The difference between the two cards placed side by side is immediately apparent.

　Bruno first put away the access card, then reached for another magic card.

　But as soon as he touched it, he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of magic power and reflexively withdrew his finger.

　However, the magic within him had already been drained in that instant.

　The pre-made, semi-finished magic card, which had been modified beforehand, automatically melted and triggered, suddenly emitting a bright white light.

　Then a round, pink pig leaps out from the card.

　"They actually found a pig!"