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

　This experience is quite novel for new viewers, but it's already familiar to those who regularly watch duels.

　The commentator in charge of venue number two was a third-year student—she was actually a newcomer to the commentary role, so she was inevitably a little nervous.

　But as she commentated on one match after another, her speech became clearer and her thinking became faster, and she began to show the qualities of a professional commentator.

　An hour passed in the blink of an eye.

　As the clock struck nine, the two fighters in the sixth match of Arena Two finally stepped onto the stage for their duel.

　Commentator Buddy Morris immediately exclaimed excitedly, "This year's rookie duelists have brought us many surprises, and every duel has been incredibly exciting. Next up are two more new second-year duelists, let's welcome them to the stage!"

　"First up is the red team player, Rose Florty from the second-year aristocratic college."

　"Next up is the blue team's player, also a second-year student, a newcomer to the Knights Academy—Robert Broheim!"

　"The House of Nobles vs. the House of Knights!"

　"Classics always leave a lasting impression."

　"Before the competition begins, let's give our two competitors the warmest applause!"

　……

Chapter 562 Robert's Pride and Indulgence (6k)

　A circular belt, with internal seating for spectators.

　Upon hearing the name "Robert Broheim," Dak exclaimed in surprise, "Robert, he passed? I thought..."

　Diana looked equally bewildered: "I don't know. But if Rose's opponent is Robert, then... it should be a sure thing, right?"

　Dark's gaze shifted slightly, as he recalled the vampire magic cards in Robert's hand, and he couldn't help but say, "If he doesn't use those magic cards, he shouldn't be much of a threat, but that's not necessarily true."

　After all, Robert is only a second-year student, just beginning his journey into magic, and is far from over.

　Therefore, there is no need to be surprised no matter what level he demonstrates.

　Furthermore, since Robert has already passed the recruitment competition—even if he gets beaten up every time, his basic skills should not be bad.

　The Magic Ball Life Barrier in the rookie tournament only requires 2000 magic points, and a deck only needs to have 20 Magic Cards. The overall strength requirement for duelists is relatively low, and anything can happen.

　Therefore, it is best not to draw conclusions before the results are available.

　To avoid toxic milk.

　Dark's gaze toward the arena became slightly more serious.

　……

　In the seat next to him, Witt-Gold appeared tense and visibly nervous.

　Robert's passing of the dueling club's test was a pleasant surprise for them.

　Rose's performance in the recruitment competition was absolutely stunning.

　The current situation is like an average student scoring 60 points challenging a top student scoring 100. If Robert hadn't had more successes this week, he wouldn't have had even the slightest chance of winning.

　Even so, Robert's chances of winning are extremely slim.

　"It's time to test your destiny! Go for it, Robert!"

　Witt instinctively clenched his fingers.

　……

　Outside the circular area, the outer stands.

　When the narrator announced Rose's name, the viscountess and viscountess finally relaxed their furrowed brows.

　Whether out of emotion or the desire for a return on investment, they were all eager to see Rose on the field.

　Now that Rose has stepped onto the field, they have already met their requirements. Who wins or loses the duel afterward is no longer so important. Even so, Viscount Flori remains expressionless, and the Viscountess is clutching her bag tightly.

　Rose's governess, Debbie Giles, reads with ease.

　She is a graduate of St. Mary's College and has a very good understanding of the standards that second-year students should be at.

　Rose-Flody's magical talent, displayed during the holidays, is absolutely second to none in the academy.

　Three months of intensive tutoring have completely transformed her!

　As for her opponent, the henchman of the hero, Debbie had heard of him at the academy. He was just someone whose fists were faster than his brains.

　"No matter how you look at it, Rose can't possibly lose!"

　……

　The duel between these two newcomers attracted a lot of attention, with some people even moving to the stands to watch.

　The classic rivalry between the House of Lords and the House of Knights is always captivating.

　Meanwhile, the Sports Club, representing the Knights' Academy, and the Noble History Research Club, representing the Noble Academy, were also quietly clashing offstage.

　Of course, they were just looking for an excuse to stare at each other.

　It has nothing to do with the two duelists on the field.

　……

　Duel Arena Number Two.

　Robert and Rose took to the stage one after the other. It was their first time on such a formal dueling stage, and they were both understandably nervous.

　In contrast, Robert was much more carefree. He quickly adapted after swallowing a mouthful of saliva and even had the leisure to wave to Witt in the audience.

　Rose, on the other hand, was much more nervous.

　After she went on stage, she almost instinctively glanced at the audience.

　She only felt slightly relieved when Diana's figure, holding up the sign and waving it vigorously, came into her view.

　Her gaze lingered on Dark for a moment before turning to the audience outside.

　But the audience was packed with people, and Viscountess Florentino and her husband were inconspicuous among them, so they couldn't be found in a short time.

　She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

　"Hey!"

　Seemingly noticing Rose's low spirits, Robert suddenly called out after activating the card table.

　"Ok?"

　Rose looked up instinctively and saw Robert winking at her.

　……

　Robert immediately said, "When it comes to close reading, this is a duel! If you lose to me because of partial reading, I'll be in trouble too. I don't want to be seen as having won unfairly!"

　Upon hearing this, Rose immediately took a deep breath and said, "Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit, and I will do my best!"

　“Very good.” Robert couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth, but the next moment, he suddenly looked back and said angrily, “Wait, who did you call a rabbit? I’m from the Knights Academy, a lion is more fitting for my status!”

　"Whatever." Rose completely relaxed and placed the deck into the card slots on the table.

　As both teams' tables were activated, the words "Preparation Phase" appeared in the sky above the venue.

　The referee's whistle blew, and the current magic power of the Magic Ball Life Barrier was displayed in front of both players' platforms.

　The cards are shuffled automatically at the card table.

　A 30-second countdown appears to the right of the "Preparation Phase".

　……

　Robert and Rose drew cards almost simultaneously, quickly acquiring five magic cards.

　Then, as their gazes swept across each other, the two began to ponder simultaneously.

　The open-air dueling arena has a fighting area of ​​120x80 meters. As the area expands, various tactics and techniques need to be adjusted accordingly.

　At this moment, both the spectators outside the arena and the players inside were focused on the event.

　Darke's gaze swept across the two faces, noticing that Robert's face was beaming with joy, while Rose's brows were slightly furrowed.

　The thirty-second countdown passed in the blink of an eye.

　The "preparation phase" has been changed to the "combat phase".

　"The battle begins!"

　As the countdown began to play, both sides immediately began summoning their magical spirits.

　The difference in the two duelists' mastery of summoning magic was also revealed in the comparison.

　Rose completed her initial summon in less than five seconds.

　Robert, however, took at least seven seconds.

　The difference of a few seconds may seem small, but when accumulated little by little, it becomes quite significant.

　Most importantly, the shorter casting time of summoning spells gives duelists more time to think.

　Magical duels, besides requiring real-time control of the situation, are essentially a battle of wits.

　Especially when the card decks are similar, whoever thinks faster, performs better in duels, has more experience, and uses more advanced strategies is more likely to gain the upper hand.

　As the audience watched, Rose's first summoned magical spirit materialized in the red team's summoning zone.

　It was a pink-furred rabbit grinning from ear to ear!

　"Stray Rabbit, strengthen your legs!"

　At Rose's loud command, the "Wandering Rabbit" leaped out of the summoning circle and stomped its foot, causing ripples to spread beneath its feet. Pink beams of light wrapped around its ankles, enveloping its feet like boots.

　The pink-furred rabbit, which stood upright and was 1.2 to 1.3 meters tall, narrowed its eyes in an instant, swung the crowbar in its hand downwards, and charged towards the blue team's summoning zone!

　Card Name: Stray Rabbit

　[Type: Spirit Card]

　【grade:】

　[Race: Bird-Beast]

　[Type: Fighting]

　【Magic Power: 1100】

　[Attack: 1400]

　[Defense: 700]

　[Ultimate Moves: Wanderer's Crowbar, Leg Strength Enhancement, Wanderer's Dance]

　Only then did Robert's magical spirit materialize in the blue team's summoning area.

　It was a magical sprite, three meters long, three meters wide, and three meters high, resembling a small castle.

　"It looks a bit like his 'Fantasy Beasts: Castle'."

　While Dark was pondering on the sidelines, he saw Robert flick his finger, directly controlling the blue magic ball to fly into the castle.

　This shameless tactic is the complete opposite of Robert's reckless style during the Duel Club recruitment tournament.

　But it wasn't just him whose style was different from before.

　Rose has always used a "defense and counter-attack" tactic, but today she went against the grain and started with a strong attack!

　……

　After the two players summoned their magical spirits, commentator Buddy Morris immediately raised his voice, exclaiming, "An unexpected start! Rose Florty's 'Wandering Rabbit' is a standard top-tier three-star magical spirit. Its Wanderer's Crowbar provides a full 300 points of attack power, bringing its maximum attack to 1700 points. Very few three-star magical spirits can withstand its attacks. But Robert Broheim's 'Toy Castle' boasts a defense that's... Look! The two sides have made contact!"

　……

　The disadvantage in summoning speed limits the effectiveness of initiating tactics.

　Rose's "Stray Rabbit," enhanced by "Leg Strength Enhancement," traversed a distance of one hundred meters at an incredible speed, and swung a crowbar down at Robert's "Toy Castle."

　"boom!"

　Amidst the flying sparks, a corner of the "Toy Castle," with a defense of up to 2000 points, was shattered.

　Pink, ribbon-like light clearly appeared on the body of "Wandering Rabbit," which was the ultimate move that could further amplify its attacks—"Dance of the Wanderer"!

　But Robert did not panic when the defenses of the "Toy Castle" were breached.