Chapter 498: Dark Demon’s Demeanor Never Fails to Impress (4k)
【Icy Shield of Freeze: The Frost Wraith releases mana to create eight ice shields connected to itself, expanding defense by 25%. During combat, when attacked, it reduces 25% of the damage taken and inflicts minor frost damage on close-range opponents.]
With the support of “Yellow Springs Ice Ring” and “Ice Scepter,” the “Icy Shield of Freeze” reduces damage by 50%, and the defense from the “Frost Wraith” also increases to 50%, totaling 3000 defense points.
It was precisely due to the damage reduction effect of the “Icy Shield of Freeze” that the “Frost Wraith” managed to withstand the sword strike from the “Sinful Blue-Eyed Dragon” and the fourth roll from the “Big Milk Jar.”
However, facing the fifth “roll” from the “Big Milk Jar,” even this unbreakable “Icy Shield of Freeze” could no longer sustain!
“BOOM!”
The loud sound when the “Big Milk Jar” collided with the “Icy Shield of Freeze” was like thunder on a clear day, causing the nobles watching above to shudder.
The “Icy Shield of Freeze,” which reduced damage by 50%, instantly developed numerous terrifying cracks.
The “Frost Wraith,” who was fully utilizing “Malicious Gaze,” suddenly trembled violently, with cold and evil light flickering wildly in its eyes. The pearl on the “Ice Scepter” emitted one icy blue ripple after another.
But the attack damage from the “Big Milk Jar’s” “roll” exceeded ten thousand points; even with a 50% reduction, it instantly shattered the “Icy Shield of Freeze.”
Carrying a fierce storm, it burst through the crumbling shield fragments, relying on residual momentum, and crashed into the side of the “Frost Wraith” with a “Bang!”
The “Frost Wraith” let out a piercing scream, and the cold light in its eyes snapped, sending its pale and alluring body flying backward like a broken kite.
Without the “Icy Shield of Freeze,” the remaining defense dropped to 2000 points, unable to withstand the final force of the “Big Milk Jar.”
The magic power it had absorbed from the “Lion Beast” rapidly decreased, leaving only a thin sliver of health when it fell.
Finally freed from control, the “Lion Beast” rushed out like lightning. A flash of cold light appeared as the sword traced a line in the air, cutting across the slender neck of the “Frost Wraith.”
As the magic power surged, the “Frost Wraith’s” body began to fade visibly.
Seeing this seven-star mana spirit about to leave the field, Angus Jeffrey’s eyes flashed with ferocity. The “Sacrificial Summoning Spell” was already being chanted.
The “Secret Rite Card” on the spellboard glowed faintly.
The secret ritual previously set on the “Frost Wraith” finally took effect as its body disintegrated.
The collapsing magic power of the “Frost Wraith” suddenly converged into a tiny vortex.
Then, the vortex exploded, unfolding a massive spell circle on the ground.
The “Ice Scepter” floating in the air naturally became the core of this spell circle.
A faint sound echoed, rising from a low hum to a high pitch, becoming extremely sharp.
Beside the “Lion Beast,” feeling a chill, swung its sword back without hesitation.
As its wrist rotated, swordlight rained down, striking the floating “Ice Scepter” repeatedly.
With the strength of the “Ice Scepter,” it was undoubtedly shattered on the spot.
But the spell circle below did not stop.
Bursts of light from the spell circle flashed more frequently, becoming increasingly dangerous.
Facing this sudden burst of terrifying energy, the “Big Milk Jar” rubbed its hands together, creating a bottle of milk.
Then it hurled the milk at the “Lion Beast.”
“Moo!”
The “Lion Beast” casually caught the milk, opened the cap, and prepared to drink it.
But an explosion occurred.
An enormous explosion spread throughout the entire field!
The “Lion Beast’s” remaining magic power vanished instantly.
The “Big Milk Jar” turned and hugged the Blue Mana Guidance Ball, using its broad back to shield against the blast.
The “Solo Sword Sheath” shot up into the sky, escaping danger once again.
Jeffrey’s “Remote Frost Eagle” flew high, protecting the Red Mana Guidance Ball.
The “Remote Frost Statue” remained stationary, using its ultimate skill “Gargoyle,” turning into an ice statue to withstand the attack.
Once the explosion ended.
Only the standing “Big Milk Jar” and the “Remote Frost Statue” with surface cracks remained.
Immediately afterward, with no gaps.
Jeffrey’s summoning incantation sounded.
“By the name of Angus Jeffrey, I sacrifice and summon—’Glacial Giant Ape!'”
The “Remote Frost Statue” and “Remote Frost Eagle” instantly transformed into light, merging with the light released from the six-star mana spirit card to form a massive sacrifice summon circle.
The mana spirit that materialized from the sacrifice summon circle let out an enraged roar, its massive body crashing to the ground and causing a tremor.
Like a giant ape awakening from the Ice Age, its grayish-white fur-covered body bulged with hard muscles.
It pounded its chest forcefully, producing a deafening sound.
【Card Name: Glacial Giant Ape】
【Type: Mana Spirit Card】
【Level: ??????】
【Race: Avian-beast Kin】
【Attributes: Ice / Normal】
【Mana: 2500】
【Attack: 2800】
【Defense: 2800】
【Ultimate Skills: Death Charge, Glacial Roar, Berserk】
“Glacial Giant Ape, Death Charge!”
Angus Jeffrey, his expression cold, held the mana spirit card high and shouted loudly.
All mana spirits on the field were now cleared.
Only the critically injured “Big Milk Jar” and the “Glacial Giant Ape” remained.
With its ultimate skills unleashed, the “Big Milk Jar” could never be an obstacle to the “Glacial Giant Ape’s” charge.
Victory sparkled in its eyes!
But the dark gold light that quenched the flames suddenly spiraled back at the fallen “Lion Beast,” releasing the aura of “Pride.”
Deoxys, inheriting the “Lion Beast’s” will, landed gracefully in the summoning light.
The “Solo Sword Sheath” soaring into the air emitted excited collision sounds, then returned by its own will, landing in Deoxys’ palm.
Deoxys clenched its fingers around the sword handle, unleashing a terrifying aura!
Its eyes narrowed slightly, taking aggressive steps towards the “Glacial Giant Ape” executing the “Death Charge.”
Streams of air spiraled upward from its feet, swirling around its body and converging towards the “Holy Sword” in its hand.
With each step, new whirlwinds formed beneath its feet, its aura rising with each step.
When it faced the “Glacial Giant Ape” directly, its aura reached its peak.
The raging currents reaching the sky made its small frame appear majestic, the “Solo Sword Sheath” emitting a sharp, cutting edge.
The “Glacial Giant Ape” also matched this fearlessness, its dark aura emanating from within, eyes dark and profound, face twisted like a demon.
Yet, despite the terror of this giant beast, Deoxys showed no fear but a hint of excitement.
It licked its lips, leaping with sudden force, its body airborne, the longsword slicing at an exquisite angle, forming a cross.
The air currents from the sword extended its blade to its maximum.
The huge “cross” erupted.
The “Glacial Giant Ape” initiated a true “Death Charge.” Its massive body collided with the “cross,” thick skin melting instantly, leaving a horrifying cross-shaped wound.
Deoxys’ body passed through this wound, stopping its momentum, sheathing the sword, flipping to land gracefully, advancing a few steps to dissipate the force.
Steadying its stance, it turned and looked back.
Seeing the “Glacial Giant Ape’s” massive body continue forward with the inertia of the “Death Charge,” then fall lifelessly.
The “Big Milk Jar” holding the blue mana guidance ball adjusted its position hastily.
“Rumble!”
It felt like a mountain collapsing, the earth trembling.
From the “Glacial Giant Ape’s” cross wound, the “Big Milk Jar” cautiously peered out.
The giant beast’s body on the ground gradually turned into magical starlight, dispersing outward.
In the ensuing silence, Deoxys glanced at the red mana guidance ball in the air, and suddenly struck!
【Life Barrier: 2801-0】
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Light and darkness shimmered on the ground.
Scattered sword light drifted in the sky.
Seconds later, the murmurs in the circular corridor erupted.
Those who had thought Dark Demon could duel Angus Jeffrey so intensely were already considered excellent nobles.
At this moment, they seemed to release all their inner impulses, speaking wildly like pouring beans.
The originally quiet and elegant venue instantly turned into a noisy marketplace, with various sounds lingering for a long time.
At this very moment, despite having exhausted his hand cards but still losing, Angus Jeffrey’s expression finally couldn’t hold it, revealing a frighteningly sinister look.
Several noble offspring approached him, trying to comfort him.
Others merely glanced at his back before curiously looking at Dark Demon.
People always favor the victors.
Phyllis Laraman crossed her arms, silently contemplating.
Unlike the Jeffrey family, the Laraman family had yet to declare its position at this time.
As the only daughter, Phyllis often worried about “being on the wrong side.”
Now, she saw in Dark Demon the future of the Demon family standing firm.
With such an heir and the long-lived Valkyrie, the Demon family might gradually replace those ancient families with deep roots, becoming the most terrifying pillar of the kingdom.
And these families, though wielding power, ultimately falling short of the top forces, had to consider a very practical issue:
Would the Valkyrie fall even if the Big Princess did?
This was the question the Laraman family had been pondering.
Similarly, even if the Big Prince fell, the Church of the Saints supporting him behind the scenes would not fall.
This made people increasingly hesitant.
“Let’s wait and see. Father said the upcoming Demon King execution ceremony this month may have a profound impact on the future of the Church of the Saints.”
Phyllis narrowed her eyes, like others, looking at the Duke’s son.
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Dark Demon, meanwhile, was methodically collecting the mana spirit cards on the spellboard. The girls surrounding him from behind displayed excited expressions.
“I told you we would win.”
Diana looked at Aurora, smugly.
The Vampire Noble and the Phoenix Girl held hands, almost dancing.
Dark Demon drew the “Mana Book” from his deck and quickly summoned.
After the “Mana Book” appeared, it began to summon mana spirits one by one.
Dark Demon then replenished the mana spirits that had struggled in the field.
Amidst exclamations, Deoxys stepped onto the “Solo Sword Sheath,” riding it upward to reach Dark Demon.
“How did you feel about this duel?” Dark Demon asked casually.
Deoxys shook its head, not entirely satisfied.
Although it ended the duel with a “Sword Dance,” the result would have been the same with the Lion Beast.
It preferred to appear during the duel and fight until exhaustion rather than effortlessly defeating the opponent.
Dark Demon smiled slightly, agreeing, “That’s how I felt too.”
【Pride +1】
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Directly opposite…
Angus Jeffrey pressed both hands on the spellboard, head lowered, staring intently at his fingers.
In this duel, from initial confidence to mid-duel doubt, and finally regaining confidence, Jeffrey went through multiple psychological stages.
But when he finally had the upper hand, he was shocked to find that Dark Demon had covered all four mana spirit cards drawn later on the spellboard without even looking!
That kind of “contempt” was insulting.
What was harder to accept was that the opponent didn’t do anything after that and won solely based on previous arrangements.
It seemed that everything in this duel was under Dark Demon’s control!
The feeling of being completely controlled was the main reason Jeffrey’s emotions exploded so fiercely.
Even excluding all external factors.
He was a first-year student優等生 from Saint Maryann Academy, and there was no way he could accept being defeated by a first-year student in this manner.
At this moment.
He abruptly looked back, suddenly finding his actions in the last academic year ridiculous.
Today’s behavior was like that of a clown.
In the face of real strength, all those petty schemes were just jokes!
Why were the Big Prince faction struggling? Wasn’t it because the Valkyrie stood with the Big Princess?
“Bang!”
Jeffrey slammed the spellboard, picked up the mana spirit card, and the gloom on his face dissipated like a flood.
When he looked up again, he had regained his noble grace.
“Diemon, you won this time.”
…
Jeffrey’s voice echoed through the venue via the amplifier.
Dark Demon turned to look at him and laughed, “It was your senior who conceded.”
