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

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　He couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise and deep-seated fear at Darko Dimon's sudden surge in emotional intelligence.

　How much growth does a person need to undergo to complete such a terrifying transformation within a year?

　Dark Dimon gave him the feeling that Magikarp had suddenly turned into Gyarados—of course, he didn't know what Magikarp and Gyarados were, but that didn't stop him from describing it that way.

　"Want to play a round?" Dark's expression shifted slightly.

　While at the academy, he needed to be self-disciplined and respectful of propriety, and not let himself become distracted by frivolous pursuits.

　But since it's a holiday and leisure time, why not play a game?

　……

　The atmosphere at the scene then changed abruptly.

　Dark ordered the maid to bring a set of magical chess pieces with fixed pieces, which was then laid out in the sixth-floor hall.

　The chessboard for the Magic Chess game was placed on a jade table, with a sofa on each side that could seat three people.

　The others who wanted to watch the game also brought their own chairs and stools and sat down on the side.

　But if you look closely, you'll find a sense of bewilderment in their expressions.

　I have absolutely no idea how a perfectly good duel turned into a magical chess match.

　The class disparity among nobles was vividly displayed in this area; those qualified to sit around the table were all sons of the powerful and wealthy.

　Those with lower ranks stood around and watched.

　Dark asked Trina to relax and sit with Aurora on either side of him. He then straightened the chessboard and asked Joshua, "Have you played before?"

　“Three years of chess experience.” Joshua nodded cautiously.

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　Oh ho, you're quite the old chess player now?

　Dak then became interested.

　Although Magic Chess is named "Magic Chess," it does not actually require magic to drive it, and it has the potential to become more widespread.

　However, without magic, the viewing experience of Magic Chess would be much worse.

　After all, if the pieces don't move, you can't convey that feeling.

　Therefore, it is still prevalent in a small circle.

　Joshua is a master of both magic and martial arts. Although his magical talent is not enough to become a mage, he is more than capable of playing magic chess.

　The two quickly began playing a game.

　……

　The tactical thinking in Magic Chess is essentially not much different from that in chess, which is why Dark was able to pick it up so quickly.

　As soon as the game began, the strength of both sides was quickly revealed, and they were evenly matched!

　Or rather, the two sides are at least more evenly matched in terms of combat strength.

　After a short while, the game ended.

　Dark won by a single point.

　Perhaps seeing a glimmer of hope for victory, Joshua was unwilling to give up and blurted out that he wanted a second game.

　Dark said, "Then let's go for best two out of three. I'll take the first game."

　In the second game, Joshua launched a strong comeback, but Darko responded calmly. Although he tried his best, he still suffered a defeat.

　The score was now 1-1.

　The third game then immediately began.

　This time, Dark changed his tactics, using offense as a means of defense. Instantly, the game changed dramatically, like a thousand troops attacking a city. He dismantled Joshua's defenses layer by layer and finally captured the castle in one fell swoop!

　The moment the castle was breached, Joshua slammed his fist on the table and stood up abruptly.

　But after standing there alone for a while, he sat down dejectedly and then said, "Best of five!"

　"eat first."

　But Dak laughed.

　Do not be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat.

　……

　The staff from Qunxinglou, who had been waiting nearby, immediately served the dishes, and the manager hiding in the back breathed a huge sigh of relief.

　It was fortunate that Dak didn't fight Joshua on the spot.

　He dared not delay and instructed the kitchen to continue adding dishes.

　As for himself... he naturally continued to hide!

　After all, even a wise man would not stand under a dangerous wall, let alone a petty person.

　Who knows if the duke's son will suddenly erupt in anger during a game of chess, or if the marquis's son will go berserk in a rage.

　These young men are the most fickle in temperament. Someone like him, who only managed to protect himself by clinging to the eldest prince, is better off staying away.

　……

　Of course, neither the waitress nor the manager's imagined scenario came to pass.

　After having lunch with Aurora and Trina, Dak continued playing chess.

　Dark was initially worried that Aurora would find it boring. But seeing that she was also very interested in watching the game, he simply continued playing.

　So the game went from a single game to a best-of-three series, then to a best-of-five series, and then it jumped to a best-of-ten series!

　Finally, when Joshua suffered a crushing 2-6 defeat, he was too ashamed to continue the game...

　It was already 3 p.m.

　Dak stood up, waved goodbye to him, and then led Aurora down to the fifth floor in a nonchalant manner.

　From the fifth floor to the second floor, you can find all kinds of luxury goods that suit the trends of young people.

　But Aurora clearly had no interest in wandering around here. So the three of them went downstairs and headed towards their next destination.

　……

　It wasn't until they had actually left the Star Tower that the noble scions on the sixth floor came to their senses.

　Finally, someone couldn't help but ask, "So what exactly is Dimon here for?"

　The rest of the people remained silent.

　Only Joshua, who suffered a crushing defeat in the Magic Chess game, remained silent and said, "You just came here to stroll around, right?"

　Even though this is the truth, no one believed it.

　……

　Pet Street in the East of the City.

　As peace deepened, the residents of the capital, whose lives had become more prosperous, also developed spiritual needs.

　If you're living alone, having one or two adorable pets can add some fun to your life.

　When Dak was in the past, he often strolled around this pet street.

　However, he only touched the items and didn't buy them, which made him quite disliked by some merchants.

　Of course, because he was always accompanied by a beautiful and elegant maid, the merchants dared not speak out against him.

　This time, as usual, Dak parked the carriage outside the block and then walked into the street.

　He was notorious on the street, but at least he didn't do anything worse than some other noblemen.

　Therefore, the merchants turned a blind eye.

　Of course, Dak didn't usually put on airs when he went out, and he rarely attended aristocratic gatherings. So, not only the general public, but even a large portion of the young nobles only knew his name but not him.

　Otherwise, if the merchants knew that it was the Valkyrie's son who had graced them with his presence, they would surely rush to hand him their little cuties.

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　deliver.

　After all, the Valkyrie's prestige in the kingdom was so great, especially in the capital where she was admired by everyone.

　Otherwise, it would be impossible to contend with the Holy Church, which has been rooted in the kingdom for so long.

　After entering the pet street, Dak found his way to his favorite cat pet store.

　The pet shops in the city certainly wouldn't sell rare pets like catnip. But they weren't all ordinary pets either; some had some kind of magical bloodline, or were related to magical creatures in some way.

　Is this the place you wanted to come to?

　"Dark asked."

　欧若拉点了点头。

　The cat pet shop in front of me is called "Spoil You Forever". There are several very old cats that I can't sell. Dak always pets them a few times when he comes here.

　The owner of "Spoil You for Life" is a plump auntie, who is arguably the only person on the entire street who is particularly welcoming to him.

　Initially, it was probably because few people were willing to play with those old cats.

　Later, when a conflict broke out in the store, Dak happened to be there and had his maid intervene.

　Of course, he wasn't the kind of helpful kid.

　It was just that the little nobleman's voice was too noisy and was interfering with his petting of the cat.

　Regardless, he did help the pet store out of a crisis, and was therefore thanked.

　This is one of the few "good things" that Dak has done.

　As soon as the plump aunt saw him enter the store, she immediately brought out a plate of cookies from inside to serve him.

　Dak picked up a cookie, took a bite, and asked, "Where's Fatty?"

　There's an orange tabby cat named Feifei in the store. It's been there since Dak first came to stroll around the store, several years ago now.

　Because of his advanced age, Fatty would always choose a sunny spot and lie there motionless, allowing Little Dark to have a good time touching him, as he was struggling to catch Galileo at the time.

　Children are always fond of the things they get first.

　Every time Dak comes, he habitually goes to find Fatty.

　But this time, the plump aunt's expression seemed a little off.

　Dak gradually became mentally prepared.

　Sure enough, the plump aunt sighed and said, "It's gone by Christmas."

　Ultimately, it couldn't withstand the erosion of time.

　The elderly orange cat didn't make it through Christmas.

　Dark fell silent.

　Aurora, who had been excitedly watching the kittens, subconsciously composed herself.

　"Birth, aging, sickness, and death are always like this," the plump aunt comforted her. "Don't worry, Feifei passed away in his sleep."

　Dark nodded: "It's alright, let me sit down."

　As he spoke, he casually picked up a chair and moved it to the spot where the sunlight was streaming in from the window.