As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

It was at this moment that the witch in the Black Magic Mansion finally raised the corners of her mouth.

"Very good, it's time to give them a little surprise."

The banquet hall seemed much more spacious because more combat forces were deployed.

The singing and dancing resumed.

Jason once again took out the agreement he had prepared.

As the saying goes, leave a way out when doing things. Even when two countries go to war, rarely does the conflict end in annihilation. Factional struggles also have bottom lines to abide by. Moreover, being able to defeat the enemy without fighting is the best option.

"I'll give you one last chance."

Jason raised his glass and smiled, "Don't cling to it for false reputation, and don't pin your hopes on reinforcements that won't exist. Admitting defeat now will be better for both you and me."

Roy still didn't even glance at the agreement. He just looked at Jason indifferently with a strange expression, a hint of a smile.

Being looked at like this, Jason suddenly felt inexplicably uneasy.

"Senior, are you so confident that you can stop the Dark Demon faction?"

"You're still trying to trick me at this point?" Jason couldn't help laughing.

"That's right. I can hold them off. Even if the Dark Demon faction suddenly decides to launch a surprise attack, at most they can only seize some territory. This level of loss is simply..."

A loud bang came from overhead, and the entire Nanhai Mansion shook as if it had been hit by a meteorite.

The crystal chandelier was crumbling, the walls of the mansion were shaking slightly, the dancers were frightened and pale, and Jason's confidants were looking out in shock and confusion.

"There's an attack!"

"What's going on? Are the Lionheart faction attacking us?"

"What nonsense! How could it be possible with them?!"

While everyone was arguing, a colorful stream of magical light flashed outside the window.

Another tremor came. Even though there was a barrier protecting it, the Nanhai Mansion still let out a mournful cry, and even the decorated glass turned into fragments and scattered all over the ground.

But all this noise was far less harsh than the sound of Jason's wine glass falling to the ground.

Looking at the calm and composed look of the black-haired boy, Jason's smile froze completely, and he finally guessed the terrible possibility.

Roy rested his chin on his hand, raised his glass to the stunned prince, and chuckled, "I'm really interested in which of the three major factions in the academy was more powerful."

Chapter 49: I believe that the senior will make a wise decision

It's getting late.

In the last twilight before nightfall, countless figures in black robes gathered at the foot of Nanhai Mansion, like thick clouds that could not be melted, or like an unstoppable dark tide.

Before the Witch, the Seven Colors factions fought on their own and were far inferior to the factions of Sands and South Seas.

But now, magicians from the seven major schools wear the same robes, united under the name of Lyanna, and have become the leader of the three major factions of the academy.

Among all kinds of extraordinary people, magicians are undoubtedly the best at group combat.

No one can remain calm in front of this group of magicians.

The purple-haired girl took the lead, holding up her short wand and shouting with great vigor, "Attack!"

Then, a brilliant light erupted, almost tearing the night apart.

Countless streams of light gushed out from staffs of various types and colors, shining in the sky like morning stars, and then suddenly fell from the sky with a terrifying momentum.

The barrier of the Nanhai Mansion could not stop rippling, but even with the barrier's protection, the terrible shock still destroyed the mansion itself, causing it to tremble uncontrollably.

Outside the mansion, the extraordinary people in charge of guarding it stared at the increasingly dimming blue barrier, their faces pale.

In the banquet hall, the few remaining core members of the South China Sea faction were in a state of panic.

"Hurry up and send your familiar to deliver the message and call back the fighting forces!"

"We've already sent out over a dozen, but they were all destroyed by those magicians!"

"Forget about the message. The barrier won't hold up in a while. Go get more magic crystals to recharge it!"

Kuran angrily kicked over the table in front of him, clenched his fists and stood up, cursing: "Damn, what are you panicking about? You're scared of a bunch of little magicians, what kind of man are you?!"

He asked Jason for instructions, "Your Highness, please allow me to lead a breakout! A mere bunch of powerless magicians are no threat at all if we can just charge into the enemy lines!"

However, let alone permission, this indignant request did not even get Jason's attention for a second.

Instead, he was scolded by everyone.

"Stop your stupid talk!"

"If you want to die, die alone, don't drag us along!"

Not to mention that not everyone is as martial as the people of Lionheart, you have to know that even if you lose, you still have honor in every situation. When the juniors defeat the seniors with fewer people and still win, that is the real honor.

If they rushed out to confront the Dark Demon Faction head-on, not only would they die in vain, but it would also be a joke if the news got out.

However, apart from angrily criticizing Kulan, everyone could not come up with any more constructive suggestions and could only watch helplessly as the barrier above their heads gradually disappeared.

Only then did Roy slowly take out an agreement and place it in front of Jason.

"I said, I don't care about your agreement. If I have to sign, it should be this one."

Jason took a quick glance and a vein popped up on his forehead.

Compensate the Lionheart Faction for their losses, return the Lionheart territories they had previously seized, stop recruiting new members this semester, and even cede their original territories or use extraordinary materials and props as compensation for offending the Lionheart Faction.

This agreement is even more outrageous than the one he proposed to the Lionheart faction before.

To sum up, it is almost as if it is written in black and white that the South China Sea faction must admit defeat and surrender, and completely hand over the throne of one of the three major factions!

If Jason had been shown this agreement before, he would probably have laughed out loud.

However, looking at the sharpness in the black-haired boy's eyes and listening to the terrifying tremors of magic splashing on the barrier, Jason felt a chill in his heart and his face froze.

This guy is serious! He doesn't want to fight to the point of mutual destruction, but to completely defeat me!

With the Dark Demon faction joining forces, he might actually have this chance!

"Senior, you've said it before. We're not enemies. There's no need to make such a fuss." Roy spread his hands helplessly and advised, "Signing this agreement will save us from this unnecessary conflict. It's better for both of us."

Jason didn't bother to answer, but fell into a trance.

Jason's confidence lies not only in the strength of the South China Sea faction, but also in his belief that Roy is isolated and defenseless.

However, they were able to prepare in advance and hold their ground against the sudden attack, and now they have prepared such a powerful group of magicians. This can only mean that Roy had anticipated everything before he sent the invitations!

Most importantly, his secret alliance with the witch.

Without the alliance, the Lionheart faction wouldn't have been so confident in holding on, and the Dark Demon faction wouldn't have launched a surprise attack right after he sent reinforcements! All of this was planned by Roy!

Thinking of this, Jason muttered to himself.

"You guys have already joined forces!"

"Before I sent the letter, no, even earlier! You had already reached an agreement and started planning all this during the few meetings you had this semester, or maybe even last semester! Even those rumors and private meetings were deliberately faked for me! It turns out that you had already set your sights on me before I set my sights on you! So that's it, so that's it..."

Jason raised his hand tremblingly, took off his glasses, covered his face with his hands, and muttered to himself, seeming angry, scared, but also excited.

Looking at Jason who was trembling and muttering non-stop, Roy was confused, but at the same time he felt a little sympathy for him and secretly resented him.

Brother, you don’t need to think too much. In fact, if it weren’t for you, my alliance with Lyanna would have nothing to do with it!

Although Roy had already made a plan to deal with the South China Sea faction, it was nothing more than proving the strength of Lionheart and forcing the South China Sea faction to give in by causing mutual losses.

In the original work, Charlotte paid a heavy price and fought with the South China Sea faction for a long time to achieve this, but Roy successfully persuaded her to give up frontal combat, hold on the whole time, and then negotiate with Jason himself, thus minimizing the process and cost.

Who would have thought that before he could leave, another letter came from Lyanna.

Roy didn't want to owe Lyanna a favor for no reason, but the enemy of my enemy is my friend. With the assistance of the Dark Magic faction, not only can the losses be reduced, but the South Sea faction can be dealt a heavy blow once and for all. It would be a pity to miss such a good opportunity!

Why would you foolishly fight one on one when you can fight two on one?

Especially since Lyanna still needs the help of her own [false king] bloodline, at least it can guarantee that she will never betray her at the moment.

But looking at the almost hysterical blue-haired prince, Roy did not tell the truth and correct his guess.

If Jason knew that it was his suppression of the Lionheart faction that led to the alliance between Lionheart and the Dark Lord, Roy was really afraid that he would be so angry that he would vomit blood on the spot and die.

Factional struggles among classmates are not personal fights with cult members.

With the attitude of leaving a way out so that they can meet again in the future, Roy still advised sincerely: "It's not too late to sign the agreement now."

"As long as you sign, the Dark Faction will immediately cease its attacks. Otherwise, when Lyanna and her men arrive, her agreement won't be as gentle as mine." Roy paused, and in order not to irritate the other party, he spoke softly, as if coaxing a girl, "I believe you will make a wise decision."

However, upon hearing this, Jason suddenly raised his head, threw the agreement in front of him away, and shouted with gritted teeth: "Don't even think about it!"

Chapter 50: Trump Cards and Backhands

Jason never looked down on Roy, but he couldn't accept being defeated like this.

Yes, Jason admired all the outstanding people in the magic academy, but in his eyes, he was the brightest star.

What Jason longed for was never to fight against the chosen ones, but to defeat and conquer them completely!

However, once he signed this agreement and completely admitted defeat, it would cost him a whole year's accumulation. Even if the South China Sea faction had a chance to rise again, it would probably never be able to compete for the throne of the first faction in the academy.

"Roy Ironblad! I admit, I underestimated you! But don't think you've won yet! Our battle has only just begun!"

Jason stood up and suddenly took out an aqua-blue gem.

In an instant, Jason's originally quiet and elegant facial features were tainted with a hint of violence, and a terrifying extraordinary aura came like a howling gale, just like the originally calm sea surface, which turned into a terrifying storm-forbidden zone in an instant.

Seeing that the barrier of Nanhai Mansion was gradually dimming, the magicians had no time to be happy.

Because the next moment, the sky was covered with dark clouds and a huge magic circle appeared on the lake.

A huge column of water surged in the center of the lake, accompanied by the roar of waves, and then the water column suddenly broke. Slowly rising from the middle was a giant made of water, wearing armor and holding a heavy axe!

This magical giant stood ten meters tall, its body formed from crystal-clear lake water. Its eyes were piercing, its muscles flowing and powerful, and every drop of water surged with powerful, transcendental energy, emitting a heart-pounding surge of energy.

"Fuck it!"

Claire gave orders in a slightly panicked manner.

Dozens of Sequence 8,9 and transcendents attacked together, and magical lights rushed towards the terrifying giant like a dazzling meteor shower.

However, this massive magical fire, when it hit the giant's roar, only created waves in vain.

Instead, the giant raised his axe high and swung it hard.

"Alas!"

Claire, the leader, immediately ran away, but it was too late.

The lake water surged, turning into a roaring roar, gushing onto the shore. Beneath the waves, reaching over ten meters high, the mages seemed as small as ants and were inevitably swept away. Even Claire, the Sequence 7 leader, was nowhere to be seen.

The members of the South China Sea faction in the mansion shouted loudly, and some even rushed out of the barrier and began to counterattack the magician.

The situation was reversed almost instantly.

In the banquet hall, feeling the heart-pounding power, Roy shook his head slightly and couldn't help but sigh.

Just like Charlotte's [Burning Flame], the Prince of the South China Sea naturally has one or two life-saving trump cards.

The [Howling Ocean Guard] is a sea giant modeled after the Titans of the First Age, constructed from a vast mass of magical crystals. Although each activation consumes a vast amount of magic stones and other transcendental resources, it possesses power comparable to that of a Sequence 6.

The gap between Sequence 6 and Sequence 7 may seem small, but it is an insurmountable gap between mid-level transcendents and low-level transcendents.

A combined force of several Sequence 8s might be able to defeat a Sequence 7. However, even if a dozen Sequence 7s joined forces, they would still be no match for a Sequence 6.

Not only that, as long as the magic crystals are continuously consumed, the [Roaring Ocean Iron Guards] can transform water into armor and repair the damage. This is why the South China Sea faction chose the lake as its base.

Unless it can be defeated in one blow, this water giant can always rely on water to repair the damage it has suffered.

In a sense, this is even more difficult to deal with than a true Sequence 6 Beyonder!

In fact, although there is no direct plot in the original work, it is mentioned that the Jinsha faction and the Black Magic faction joined forces to steal the house, but they were unable to break into the Nanhai Mansion because of the existence of the [Xiaoyang Iron Guards].

However, Sequence 6 power could be considered a national-level strategic weapon, and even members of the royal family could not use it at will—this was Jason's trump card to save his life.

The use of such extraordinary items has far exceeded the scope of factional struggle. I am afraid that even within the South China Sea country, there will be some criticism of Jason.

Roy said helplessly, "Stop it, Jason, don't make the situation worse."

Unfortunately, Jason had lost his usual calmness and composure. With a pale face, he roared at Roy, "I lost, but neither you nor Lyanna can win!"

"At worst, the three of us will perish together and start from scratch!"