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

　Tom Nixon, a valuable asset to the "heroes" side, was found unconscious on the ground.

　Ryan Hawkes, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere and saved Tom Nixon, was giving him emergency treatment while leaning on his cane.

　However, "Hero" Witt and "partner" Robert are both standing in the center of the hall, looking as if... in a daze?

　……

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　Dak quickly analyzed the information in front of him.

　Tom Nixon was the one who held part of the "script".

　If Ophelia Brad wants to guide the ritual in the direction she desires, she must first deal with it.

　The "lies" covering the surface of the ritual cannot be exposed.

　While Tom Nixon was not weak, he knew the "script" and was therefore unaware of Ophelia Brad's presence, making his defeat an easy outcome.

　That loud bang just now was probably from when Tom Nixon's emergency defenses were shattered.

　As for why Witt and Robert were standing there in a daze?

　Dark couldn't figure it out.

　His gaze continued to search, finally settling on the blood magic circle located to one side of the throne.

　Within the blood-red glowing magic circle, there was something like blood.

　Ordinary fluids flow rapidly.

　A glass bottle with a diameter of thirteen centimeters was floating quietly above the magic circle.

　The glass bottle contains a clear liquid.

　body.

　A plump baby is curled up inside.

　This is without a doubt the offspring of the vampire Vlad!

　Dark felt the tremor of the "Dream Demon" magic card and finally gained a relatively comprehensive understanding of the situation on the field.

　"Come out."

　Just as Dark was trying to continue observing, Ophelia Brad, sitting on the throne, said lazily.

　Her scarlet eyes stared directly at them without any attempt to conceal their gaze.

　Dark knew he had been discovered.

　He leaped down from the lion's shoulder and strode into the hall.

　The hall was spacious and grand, with intricately carved beams and pillars, and lampstands embedded in the walls.

　The hall was brightly lit by the firelight.

　The elegant blond boy stepped over the raised threshold, striding forward with perfectly synchronized steps.

　"Good evening, Ms. Ophelia Brad. This is our third meeting."

　Including the eye contact during the Duel Festival, it could barely be considered the third time.

　As Dark was pondering this, Ophelia Brad suddenly said, "Good evening, child of Alvette, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

　Dak frowned slightly.

　Ophelia Brad extended her slender index finger and gently tapped the glass bottle floating above the magic circle on the side of the throne.

　The baby in the bottle suddenly opened its eyes, and a crimson light burst forth from them.

　The "Dream Demon" magic card hidden in Dark's sleeve immediately hummed and released a crimson beam of light that shone on the baby.

　Dak's brow furrowed even deeper.

　Ophelia's smile deepened.

　……

　Darko Dimon's sudden appearance and their brief exchange of just two sentences caused a dramatic shift in the atmosphere.

　Ryan Hacks noticed him even faster, a sharp glint in his serious eyes.

　He originally wanted to yell at him and warn him to leave immediately.

　But the next two sentences from Dark and Ophelia made him suddenly alert. He also became suspicious of Dark Dimon, and his gaze cautiously shifted between him and Ophelia.

　Witt Gold and Robert Broheim were a beat too slow to realize that someone else had entered the hall.

　两人同时转身。

　After Robert recognized Dark, he exclaimed in surprise, "Dark, what are you doing here?"

　But Witt's face was filled with surprise, and even when he turned to look at Dark, the smile on his lips couldn't be closed.

　Dark glanced at Tom Nixon lying on the ground, never expecting Witt to have such an expression.

　But out of consideration for his classmate, he still said, "Witt, don't stand in the middle."

　However, Witt completely ignored it.

　He didn't even care why Dark was there; he was simply eager to share his joy.

　"Wait, Dark, listen to me."

　"I've found my mom!"

　……

Chapter 413 Darkdemon's World Has No Pain (4k)

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　That should have been a cause for celebration, but in the current atmosphere, it seems particularly eerie.

　Dark's face darkened almost immediately.

　He suddenly looked up at Ophelia Brad, a strange sense of absurdity rising within him.

　He suddenly realized that all his previous assumptions had been completely overturned by this one sentence.

　Or rather, the whole situation completely spiraled out of control after that one sentence!

　So, where exactly did the error or oversight occur in the entire process?

　……

　The unwavering spirit cultivated through self-discipline and adherence to propriety up to this point prevented Dark from panicking despite this degree of alienation.

　As he raced through his thoughts, trying to regain control of the situation, he said to Witt, "The mother you're referring to, is it this Ms. Ophelia Brad, standing here in front of us?"

　Witt immediately exclaimed excitedly, "You already knew? You won't believe it, but Robert and I had investigated things related to Mom before. Perhaps this is what they call fate! It's the bond of blood that has brought us together."

　As he spoke, he subconsciously gripped the pendant around his neck, unable to contain his excitement.

　The photograph inside the pendant was taken from a slightly oblique rear angle; it was a profile of his mother.

　The feeling he got from "Princess Blood" was slightly different from the image of his mother that he had always imagined through the photo in the pendant—especially the hair color.

　However, "when Blood Clan members use blood magic, their hair turns red." Therefore, when he discovered that his long-lost mother was actually the hero of the Golden Age—"Blood Princess," he completely ignored this difference.

　What's more, his mother is still alive and is one of the legendary heroes!

　Either of these two points alone would be enough to excite him to the point of ignoring the differences.

　But his excitement did not seem to infect Robert beside him.

　Dak even saw a hint of embarrassment on Robert's face.

　Darke's eyes flickered slightly, then he said in a deep voice, "What makes you think that this Ms. Ophelia Brad is your mother?"

　"Think? No!" Witt immediately raised his hand, gesturing repeatedly, "Not think, but be certain. I'm telling you, I can feel that surge of blood, it's so powerful that the moment I saw her, I knew she was an indispensable part of my life! And that senior..."

　At this point, Witt suddenly pointed at the unconscious Tom Nixon and angrily retorted, "He actually lied to me!"

　Dark glanced at Tom Nixon, his eyes meeting Ryan Harker's for a fleeting moment: "How did he deceive you?"

　Vittor angrily retorted, "He actually said that my mother was a vampire who infiltrated the academy to resurrect the Demon King! The Demon King is clearly still sealed away; he's not dead at all! How could I believe such a stupid lie? Besides, how could my mother be a vampire? She's a member of the Blood Clan, a pure human!"

　Witt shouted excitedly as he opened his arms and stared into Dark's eyes, which were wide open, yet contained an indescribable meaning.

　……

　In an instant, Dak had a sudden realization.

　Judging from the current situation, Tom Nixon probably did not gain Witt's trust very well.

　This can be seen from the very beginning of the ceremony.

　When Tom, Witt, and Robert appeared before him, it was in the form of a "chase".

　It's likely that Tom used some less-than-honorable methods to lure Victor and Robert into the secret passage.

　Even after entering the secret passage, their relationship did not improve.

　Professor Mitia could only observe their location through the Eye of the Stars in conjunction with the barrier, and analyze their movements based on the fluctuations of the ritual. As a result, the judgments she made inevitably contained errors.

　With the addition of Professor Ryan Hawkes, who entered the secret passage in pursuit of Ophelia Brad, the four of them did indeed arrive at the site of the final battle according to the ritual's sequence. However, the events preceding this did not unfold entirely as the ritual had intended.

　The final battle has arrived.

　The moment Victor saw Ophelia Brad, he used his innate keen senses to perceive the blood connection between Ophelia Brad and himself.

　Perhaps the blood of his clan flowing through his veins also contributed to this situation.

　Dark could easily imagine that, given Witt's personality, he would likely have blurted out "Mom" the moment he met Ophelia Brad.

　Then, sensing that the ritual might go wrong, Tom Nixon might do something, such as loudly rebuking Ophelia Brad for her "crimes," in order to guide the "hero" to attack the "demon king."

　But Tom Nixon, so engrossed in the "script," probably never imagined that he was merely a pawn at the very bottom of this "game within a game."

　Ophelia Brad had no intention of cooperating with him and knocked him unconscious with a single move.

　However, Tom Nixon's words ultimately had an impact on Witt.

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　He probably already sensed Ophelia Brad's unusual behavior, but he was unwilling to confront it.

　Therefore, after seeing Dark appear, he couldn't wait to share his joy with Dark and try to gain "approval" from him.

　He wanted Dark to tell him that Ophelia Brad was not a vampire, but simply his mother.

　That's why he acted so hysterically.

　……

　However, Darko Dimon isn't that gentle yet.

　Sensing Witt's current state of mind, Dark simply said in a deep voice, "Witt God, do you remember Professor Medea's prophecy? History always repeats itself, and the cycle never stops. You will eventually become a hero. Draw your sword and feel with your own heart what is real!"

　Witt Gold was stunned for a moment.

　He stared intently into Dark's eyes for a long time, but all he saw in those turquoise eyes was a calmness like that of a lake.

　A sense of powerlessness suddenly rose within Witt.

　He suddenly turned his head and faced Ophelia Brad again.

　Despite his occasional sharp tongue, his experiences at the academy this past year have instilled in him, like Robert, a genuine trust in Darke Dimon's abilities and character.

　That's a subtle, gradual influence.

　The same words spoken by Darker and by Tom will inevitably have two different effects.

　……

　Seeing how easily Dark Dimon had changed Witt's mind, Ophelia Brad couldn't help but smile slightly.

　When that smile appeared, it was as if bright red flowers bloomed behind her, captivating all who saw them.

　This natural charm is like the colorful scales on a venomous snake, beautiful yet containing deadly poison.

　For a moment, Witt was captivated by that smile, but Dark's words still echoed in his ears. He gritted his teeth, pulled out the "Holy Sword Spell" from his card pack, and tremblingly began to cast a Normal Summon.

　The first spellcasting attempt failed, but the second one succeeded.