Chapter 477: Darc Demmon Stops at a Touch (4k)
“What kind of candy are you eating?”
Darc turned his head and sniffed.
Diana pulled out a brown sugar-wrapped candy from her pocket and waved it in front of Darc: “It’s plum candy—”
Then she unwrapped the candy and casually stuffed it into Darc’s mouth.
Darc slightly opened his mouth and bit into the candy, a sweet and sour taste flowing through his mouth, tinged with a hint of coolness that made the summer heat retreat a little.
“How does it feel? The heart-piercing plum candy from the Sugary Candy House, did you feel a chill?” Diana leaned in and asked.
Darc savored it and said, “Is it mint?”
Diana shook her head: “No, it’s ice grass, its coolness lasts for a long time and helps with the heat.”
Darc felt it again and was surprised: “Really so.”
“Isn’t it?” Diana said proudly, “I love it.”
While they were talking, the Vampire Noble sitting on Darc’s right kept staring at Diana’s pocket the whole time.
Seeing this, Diana took out another heart-piercing plum candy from her pocket and put it in the Vampire Noble’s palm.
The Vampire Noble closed her fingers but then raised the other hand.
Diana paused and took out another candy, stuffing it into the Vampire Noble’s palm again.
“Thank you, sister,” the Vampire Noble immediately smiled and passed one of the candies back to her companion.
The Phoenix Girl received the candy coldly and put it in her mouth.
Meanwhile, while Diana was looking over, Aurora, sitting next to the Vampire Noble, leaned forward and whispered, “Sister Diana, do you remember me?”
“Of course, cousin!” Diana quickly grabbed a handful of candy and stuffed them into Aurora’s hand.
She stretched from Darc’s left to his right, almost leaning on him, but didn’t mind it at all.
Aurora, somewhat at a loss, accepted the candies, thinking that Diana had only given two to the Vampire Noble, suddenly felt warmth in her heart.
Then she thanked Diana, “Thank you, sister.”
Diana sat up straight, patted her chest, and struck a pose as a good big sister: “After all, I’m the older sister!”
Having someone to take care of was truly satisfying!
Previously, she was always the one being taken care of, but now she finally had someone who needed her, which was incredibly refreshing!
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Aurora didn’t know Diana’s thoughts; she just thought this cousin was really nice and reliable.
In this foreign place, not only did Aunt Camilla often stay by her side, but there was also a lovely cousin to rely on, which greatly alleviated her deep-seated fear.
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While they were getting along well, Camilla led her team members to wait at the entrance. Soon after, Alvaraite and Claire arrived.
With everyone present, everything was set.
Alvaraite had never been a strict host, so the atmosphere in the Duke’s mansion wasn’t as serious as some other noble houses. The maids watching the battle were tacitly allowed.
However, as the Duke, she wasn’t suitable to host the competition, so she handed it over to Claire.
Claire held “Galileo” by the neck, casually threw the fat cat with drooping limbs forward, and walked onto the stage.
Then she took out a pre-prepared schedule from her bag and posted it on the wall.
The font on the schedule was large enough that anyone could read it clearly with a little focus.
Darc glanced at it and sighed, “I thought today’s duel would be random matches, looks like I was too naive.”
“Huh, why is my name here?” Only Diana looked confused after reading the schedule.
Clearly, Camilla hadn’t informed her about participating.
Darc explained helplessly, “Aunt Camilla wants to test your training results from the past month. By the way, have you learned how to control aura?”
“Yeah,” Diana nodded repeatedly, “But it feels no different, like I haven’t learned anything.”
Darc rolled his eyes and looked back at the schedule.
Eight participants were scheduled for today’s duels.
The tournament followed a simple single-elimination format.
Winners advance, losers are eliminated.
The champion would receive a mysterious reward.
The schedule was already set, and the matchups were as follows:
① Darc vs. Wrestler Eagle;
② Diana vs. Meow Meow;
③ Deoxys vs. Lion Beast;
④ Aurora vs. Solo Sword Sheath;
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It was clear that Alvaraite and Claire had a very thorough understanding of Darc’s strength, thus they kindly chose the only opponent he might win against.
In other words, if he lost, it would be his own problem.
If he won by luck…
Even if Meow Meow was skilled in swordsmanship, it probably wouldn’t stand a chance against Diana.
Moreover, Meow Meow only learned basic techniques, barely mastering the fundamentals.
Therefore, if Darc somehow won, he would most likely face the great Diana!
“There’s no chance…”
Darc frowned.
He had been thinking about this last night but still found no solution.
In a restricted environment where only martial skills were allowed, he couldn’t possibly beat Diana.
“Ha cha!”
Suddenly, Wrestler Eagle’s excited voice came from across.
Darc turned his head and met its battle-ready eyes, feeling a surge of energy.
“Yes, even if I can’t win against Wrestler Eagle, much less others, I’ll give it my all!”
Thinking this, Darc patted his waist sword, challenging Wrestler Eagle with a look.
—Such a frivolous gesture of provoking his golem with a glance was likely unique in the world.
“My opponent is Meow Meow.” Diana stared at the Meow Meow across, her mind not on the fight but on capturing it.
As for Aurora, she looked a bit solemn.
After practicing with Solo Sword Sheath, she knew it was no easy opponent.
Deoxys and Lion Beast merely exchanged glances before turning away and holding their swords.
Lion Beast, despite possessing the ancestral demon sword “Lion King Maru,” practiced with an unsharpened training longsword like the others, starting from the same point.
Their basic attributes were very similar. The victor would be determined by who mastered the sword better.
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Seeing the contestants’ fierce determination, Claire smoothed her hair and smiled, “Everyone knows the rules. Let me remind you once more. No weapons except practice swords, no magic, no mana cards, no ultimate skills.
This duel is purely a contest of power and technique, with no life-and-death stakes, only victory or defeat. Then, let the first round begin with Darc and Wrestler Eagle!”
Before she finished speaking, Claire started clapping.
The maids watching as spectators immediately joined in, the applause gradually growing louder and flying out through the open ceiling.
Darc stood up from his seat and walked to the center of the field.
Wrestler Eagle, after listening to Camilla’s instructions, also stepped onto the field.
As a Magus and a Golem, Darc and Wrestler Eagle were about to engage in a duel—the opening act!
“Wrestler Eagle, please.”
“Ha cha!”
After bowing, both retreated, maintaining a distance of about ten meters.
Darc drew his practice sword, feet apart, sword held horizontally, stance steady.
Perhaps due to talent, perhaps due to hard work.
In any case, he had diligently practiced the basics of swordsmanship, showing some resemblance to a swordsman.
He carefully felt the three chakras in his body, gradually clearing his thoughts, focusing entirely on the duel.
It was as if he were on a duel platform, ready to start the countdown, with only the duel in mind.
Opposite him, Wrestler Eagle also assumed a stance.
But it had no weapon, fighting unarmed.
Due to its poor sword skills, it gave up learning and instead followed Camilla to learn boxing.
Its innate talent in combat was strong. With systematic guidance from Camilla, it rapidly improved.
Just the stance alone exuded a powerful aura.
It seemed like a soaring eagle diving down, fiercely aggressive.
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The maids’ voices gradually quieted.
Those cheering for the young master also fell silent.
This first duel was unexpectedly serious.
Alvaraite and Camilla stood together, observing intently.
Camilla softly asked, “Alvaraite, who do you think will win?”
Alvaraite frowned slightly and replied, “Darc has a greater chance.”
“That’s not certain,” Camilla smiled slightly.
Alvaraite became more attentive.
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Seeing both in a ready-to-fight state, Claire shouted, “Stop when you hit! Begin!”
Instantly, as the words echoed,
the two in the field sprang into action!
Darc had never fought with his physical body before, but his rich combat experience made up for his lack, keeping him calm under pressure.
Wrestler Eagle, born for combat, spread its wings, accelerating swiftly, right wing extended like a saber, slicing through the air.
When the distance between them narrowed, Darc stomped hard, instantly creating a whirlwind beneath his feet.
His three chakras spun rapidly, releasing stored energy, spreading through his body in an instant.
Under the enhancement of the energy, his physical condition was almost on par with Wrestler Eagle!
It was a power that could intoxicate a beginner.
But Darc had experienced the transformation into the “Moon Goddess,” and he was not swayed by such power.
His mind clear, he thrust his practice sword with a mysterious angle.
But Wrestler Eagle suddenly ducked, lowering its already short stature further.
Its right wing, charged with energy, transformed into a ground-cutting blade, ruthlessly aiming for Darc’s ankle!
Unprepared for Wrestler Eagle’s direct attack on his lower body, Darc’s steps instantly became chaotic.
He tried to evade by rotating to the side, but his left ankle was hit.
Pain surged, making his expression cold.
But he clenched his teeth, swinging his sword downward toward Wrestler Eagle’s back.
That blow left Wrestler Eagle with nowhere to dodge, stumbling forward.
It then rolled away, escaping Darc’s reach.
Darc wanted to pursue, but the intense pain in his left leg made him immobile.
“Ugh!”
In adversity, Darc’s fighting spirit only grew stronger.
He immediately gathered more energy into his left leg, easing the pain, and forced himself to move again, stabbing at Wrestler Eagle once more.
His sword moved incredibly fast, faster than during practice.
But Wrestler Eagle, with high combat awareness, raised its left wing to block, despite taking a huge impact, successfully defending.
Its right wing continued its assault on Darc’s ankle.
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“Is this what you taught?” Outside, Alvaraite couldn’t help but ask suspiciously.
But Camilla, who had been boasting earlier, blushed slightly, “How can I be accused without evidence? This isn’t what I taught.”
Alvaraite shook her head, “This is the best strategy, nothing to be ashamed of.”
Camilla: “I really didn’t teach this!”
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Turning a disadvantage into an advantage, attacking the opponent’s lower body unprepared.
Wrestler Eagle’s agile thinking in battle knew that without unexpected assistance, it couldn’t hit Darc’s ankle again.
But this was all a cover for the real attack.
And果然如此.
Darc promptly retreated backward as expected.
Thus, his offensive was interrupted.
Wrestler Eagle’s eyes flashed, using its legs to propel itself upward, charging towards Darc’s chin.
At this moment, if Darc continued retreating or leaning back, it could follow up, pushing him into a desperate situation.
But Darc did neither, nor did he dodge. After retracting his sword, he raised it high, gripping it with both hands, and struck down fiercely!
This strike was decisive.
But it was like hitting a pile of cotton.
Wrestler Eagle managed to shield its head with both wings, barely protecting its vital points.
However, its body in mid-air was still struck down, crashing heavily to the ground.
Darc Diemon, having completely overcome his fear in battle, coldly pointed his sword, aiming at its throat.
Wrestler Eagle lowered its hands, admitting defeat.
The outcome was decided!
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