Chapter 558: Agumon? Evolution! Evolution! (10k)
Although Diana made it sound interesting, the appearance of such a situation during the “Knighthood Class” was actually quite dangerous.
However, seeing that she did not mention this point, it was possible that those Fear Beasts were all skilled at “stopping short,” or perhaps the difficulty was intentionally simulated as well.
After all, the intelligence of a wyvern species is usually not low.
But when it came to “riding training”…
Dark was genuinely interested.
Since he had ridden on the “Blue-Eyes Young White Dragon” before returning to school, he hadn’t tried it again.
While the space at Saint Maryann Academy was ample, the school regulations explicitly forbade “riding.”
Unless they received a temporary permit from the professors or joined the “Riding Club,” they could only engage in “riding” training within the club’s designated area.
In the duel competitions, there was a mode called “Riding Duel,” which had recently become quite popular and was trending.
…
Once Diana finished speaking, Dark handed her a cup of black tea and headed towards the sofa where Guhuyao and Ditto were sitting.
Guhuyao was very sensitive to his presence, extending her chubby little hand toward him as soon as he entered the room.
When Dark approached, she struggled to crawl out of Ditto’s arms and began wailing at him.
Dark’s heart trembled slightly, and he bent down, clumsily embracing her like a new parent.
Guhuyao immediately calmed down, making a fist with her fingers and rubbing her face against his chest.
It was impossible to put her down after that.
Dark sat on the sofa, took the spoon from Agumon, and fed her apple puree bit by bit.
…
This embrace lasted two or three hours until Guhuyao refeathered and fell asleep peacefully. Only then did Dark finally feel relieved.
Afterward, he left the clubroom, had dinner, and then dived into an experiment.
The problem with the “Spell Cage” had been largely resolved, and now it was time for the formal experimental phase!
He had purchased three sets of materials for the “Spell Cage,” but since the remaining materials were universal, the chances of trial and error were greater than two.
However, a magus wouldn’t always think about “trial and error” before starting the炼成.
“Hit it right the first time” was the attitude a magus should have.
Dark calmed his mind and started to craft the “Spell Cage.”
Theoretically, the “Spell Cage” belonged to the category of magic spell cards, but in reality, it was treated as a mana spirit card in dueling competitions.
Using the “Spell Cage,” one could temporarily seal familiars, constructs, and other quasi-living entities, using them as mana spirit cards.
Its crafting method combined both the crafting methods of mana spirit cards and magic spell cards.
The first half required creating a life base similar to crafting a mana spirit card, while the latter half involved engraving spells akin to crafting a magic spell card.
During the potion-making process, Dark quickly focused and soon entered a state.
The first attempt did not go as smoothly as expected.
A slight error in the amount of materials led to the entire experiment’s failure.
But Dark quickly adjusted himself, perfectly avoiding the previous mistake in the second attempt and successfully crafting a new “Spell Cage.”
This success was well within his grasp, and Dark wasn’t overly surprised.
After a moment of contemplation, he immediately started the third crafting experiment while still in high spirits.
…
The afternoon passed swiftly, and Dark now held two new “Spell Cages!”
“Two Spell Cages—one to seal Agumon, and another as a backup.”
Dark couldn’t help feeling delighted.
His recent caution and hard work finally bore fruit.
Regardless of what quasi-living entity was sealed in a “Spell Cage,” it was considered the same card in mana duels and could only be placed three times.
Now that he had three, there was still one more slot available.
Dark’s gaze shifted slightly, contemplating whether he could obtain a different familiar.
“The ‘Selection Card’ and ‘Club Card’ within the academy are unique. Unless a club is disbanded and rebuilt, obtaining a new ‘Club Card’ might be possible. But the original ‘Club Card’ could also be reclaimed, which isn’t very reliable.”
“Hmm, or maybe I should change my approach. Use the third ‘Spell Cage’ to seal a construct instead of a familiar?”
Dark stroked his chin, pondering.
“Coincidentally, I’m taking elective ‘Alchemy Class’ this year. My goal will be to craft a ‘Quasi-Level’ construct!”
Constructs, as alchemical products, have always been classified into two categories.
One classification is based on combat factors such as attack, defense, speed, agility, and durability.
The other is based on how similar a construct is to a real life form.
In the era before the concept of ‘realism’ expanded, constructs were categorized coarsely into five levels:
① [Mimic Level]: Poor imitations.
② [Similar Level]: Somewhat similar to real life forms.
③ [Quasi-Level]: Partially similar to real life forms, with simulated thought processes, intelligence level around 2.5.
④ [Realistic Level]: Almost indistinguishable from real life forms, intelligence level over 3.
⑤ [True Level]: True life forms.
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For recognizable examples, the patrol constructs within the academy are level ③ ‘Quasi-Level.’
The puppets crafted from living metal are level ④ ‘Realistic Level.’
As for level ⑤ ‘True Level’ constructs…
Dark has always suspected that the guardian construct in the Tower of Noble Academy—the Feathered Serpent—is a ‘True Level’ construct.
Of course, he only suspects and is not certain.
Level ④ ‘Realistic Level’ constructs can only be crafted by master-level alchemists.
Dark certainly wouldn’t be so arrogant as to believe he could master alchemy at the master level just by studying for a year.
Therefore, he set his goal at level ③ ‘Quasi-Level.’
If he could successfully craft a ‘Quasi-Level’ construct, it would count as an achievement in alchemy.
“But if this is the goal, relying solely on classroom learning may not be enough.”
Dark steadied himself, his plans for the semester becoming clearer.
Then he cleaned up the leftover experiments, fed Cat Grass some Cat Juice, and brought everything needed for the “Astrology Class,” leaving the tower.
Tonight’s “Astrology Class” was scheduled for 7:30 PM, and it was only 4:30 PM now, giving him plenty of time to rest.
When he arrived at the clubroom, Rose had already completed her “Medical Class” and was fighting homework with Diana in the living room.
Catalysta had brought a recliner to the circular corridor, enjoying the view from above while reading, very serene.
Broni seemed to have something to do and was not in the clubroom.
“How is Sister Carrian’s teaching?” Dark asked casually as he walked into the clubroom.
“Not bad.” Rose looked up and said, “Many seniors have signed up for the ‘Medical School,’ saying they want to learn medicine to save lives.”
“Just learning medicine won’t save lives.” Dark sat down beside her and turned to look for Agumon.
Rose put down her pen curiously and asked, “Why do you say that?”
Facing her, Dark tapped his temple and smiled, “Humans consist of three parts: soul, body, and consciousness. Ordinary medicine can heal the body, extraordinary medicine can mend the soul, but consciousness and thinking require something beyond medicine.”
Rose furrowed her brow but said, “But Sister Carrian told us that consciousness and thinking can be saved through medicine. Psychology is born for this purpose.”
Dark shook his head, “You’ll understand later.”
Afterward, he saw Agumon come out holding a diaper and went over.
After changing Guhuyao’s diaper with Agumon, Dark poked Agumon’s head lightly and led it quietly to the open space between six classrooms.
Agumon seemed to sense something, excitement gleaming in its eyes.
As one of the two familiars in Dark’s possession, Agumon and the Imp Beast communicated frequently.
Though most of the time, it was the Imp Beast doing the talking, and Agumon merely listening, it knew a lot.
It was born to fight, a digital beast not devoid of offensive capabilities!
The “Spell Cage” would give it new life!
…
“Are you ready?”
Dark drew a “Spell Cage” from his deck and asked Agumon.
Agumon instinctively sniffed the air, though it didn’t detect anything from the mana spirit card, it nodded vigorously.
At the same time, from various passages, small, adorable heads popped out, their eyes shining brightly.
Clearly, the mana spirits had anticipated Dark’s arrival at the clubroom and immediately gathered to watch.
Dark didn’t mind being seen; after Agumon nodded, he placed the “Spell Cage” on top of Agumon’s head, the wooden cage on the card faintly glowing.
“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning!”
The instant activation.
Dark could clearly feel a large amount of mana being absorbed into the mana spirit card, obviously enveloping Agumon.
Agumon widened its eyes, unafraid. Then it felt wooden floorboards rise beneath its feet, lifting it upward.
Next, vertical bars plunged downward, quickly filling the surrounding area and sealing the top with a wooden lid.
A wooden cage was thus formed.
Dark took a step back.
On each surface of the cage, golden mana characters appeared and flowed upward, finally merging at the top into a massive “Spell” character.
Agumon instinctively looked up and saw the “Spell” character descend fiercely.
Almost instantly, the wooden cage and the Agumon inside were flattened by the “Spell” character, transforming into a piece of paper with the word “Spell” written on it.
Then, the “Spell” character suddenly glowed and drilled into the “Spell Cage” mana spirit card in Dark’s hand.
Dark lowered his head to look, and inside the cage on the card, there was a small, earth-yellow dinosaur.
…
“This is the Spell Cage?”
After circling around inside the “Spell Cage,” Agumon turned back to look at its owner outside the card.
Dark habitually extended his finger to poke its little belly but only touched the hard wooden cage.
He smiled, “How is it? Getting used to it in there?”
Agumon clenched its fists and shook its head.
It didn’t want to be in the “Spell Cage,” entering it only to better fight.
Seeing its urgency, Dark directly summoned it out of the “Spell Cage” and then inputted mana to check its information.
[Card Name: Agumon]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ??]
[Race: Dragon]
[Attributes: Dragon/Fire]
[Mana: 500]
[Attack: 700]
[Defense: 400]
[Ultimate Skill: Small Flames]
Despite being an extremely rare two-star familiar, it was still a “non-attack” type familiar.
[Spell Cage: Agumon] Mana, Attack
And among the two-star ranks, defense was also considered relatively low.
After transforming through the “Spell Cage” into a typical mana spirit golem, it indeed mastered the most proficient ultimate skill — “Small Flames!”
[Small Flames: Spits out fireball-shaped flames from its mouth, burning the enemy.]
In concept, “Small Flames” is akin to a dragon’s breath, undoubtedly more powerful than a regular attack, with a short cooldown, making it a standard ultimate skill.
Dark had already seen Agumon’s “Small Flames” in the dormitory, so this time he wasn’t prepared…
The scorching aura suddenly rose, and the Agumon that appeared was already excitedly spewing flames.
Dark watched its satisfied expression and couldn’t help but smile.
Agumon had not participated in or witnessed any duels since its birth and remained unaware of true combat.
It did not know what true strength was.
Even though it was full of fighting spirit, it was weak like a chick.
However, all of this could be changed.
With just a little evolution!
…
Dark had studied mana spirit golems like digital monsters.
Before Agumon’s birth, the Imp Beast was extremely special.
From the start, it didn’t have any “Capital Sins,” thus having great potential to evolve differently based on the type of “Capital Sin.”
This was not only because it was an “Imp Beast.”
The Demon Fox Beast, although also a growth-stage digital monster, could not evolve using “Pride III” and “Greed III,” but only with “Bliss III.” Besides the inherent limitations of the Demon Fox Beast’s evolution route, it was also because it was created by “Bliss.”
From birth, it had a predetermined path it could follow.
This situation was similar to the main characters’ digital monsters in the “Digital Monsters” anime, each having only one orthodox evolution route.
Fortunately, the Demon Fox Beast was naturally compatible with “Bliss,” otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to be formed so smoothly.
Similarly, there should be “Deoxys.”
Dark’s “Deoxys” could probably only evolve through “Pride.”
Unless one day, Dark could master all seven “Capital Sins,” perhaps things might change.
Now, he had “Agumon”!
Like the Imp Beast, “Agumon” as a familiar not only had multiple possibilities for evolution but also wasn’t fixed on a single “Capital Sin.”
“Pride,” “Bliss,” and “Greed,” under the aid of these three major sins, could “Agumon” activate multiple evolution routes like the Imp Beast?
With a hint of doubt and much anticipation, Dark first took out the latest “Pride II,” “Pride III,” and “Pride IV” from his card deck.
Before the evening’s Astrology Class, he still had at least two hours to conduct experiments.
Within a series of “Capital Sin Cards,” higher-level “Capital Sin Cards” can completely cover lower-level ones.
Thus, there’s no need to wait for Agumon to evolve before reverting and conducting another round of experiments.
“I can conduct two rounds of experiments, starting with the unique fourth-level ‘Pride’!”
Dark’s eyes shone as he affectionately said to Agumon, “Agumon, come over here.”
“Sure, Dark.” Agumon immediately retracted its flames and ran towards Dark with joyous steps.
Dark couldn’t help but show a broad smile.
He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Anyone who had watched the first season of “Digital Monsters” would remember “Agumon’s” courage, “Greymon’s” strength and coolness.
Among the current three major sins, “Pride” is the only one that might activate the evolution route from “Agumon” to “Greymon,” then “Metalgreymon,” and finally “War Greymon.”
Of course, it could also be from “Agumon” to “Greymon” to “Skullgreymon,” with considerable likelihood!
If it “wrongly evolved” into “Skullgreymon,” given the budding bond between Dark and Agumon, they would have to defeat it.
Dark gathered his thoughts and raised “Pride II,” asking, “Do you want to become stronger?”
“Yes!” Agumon honestly nodded its big head.
Dark smiled and said, “Then close your eyes.”
Agumon: “Okay!”
Three seconds after closing its eyes, the dark gold light of “Pride” shone upon its head.
As the “Pride” emblem appeared, the data on “Spell Cage: Agumon” began to increase rapidly.
Dark’s attention immediately turned to [“Spell Cage: Agumon”].
But unlike before, the changes were not just in the data.
On the card, Agumon’s physique also changed!
This transformation, which had not occurred in the Imp Beast, caught Dark’s attention, and he couldn’t help but focus.
Agumon was not only slightly larger in size, but its skin became smoother and more textured, with a slight change in aura—looking more intelligent.
But its true difference from Agumon lay in the red belt on its arms.
Two red belts appeared on both of its arms, winding around them and tightly securing one claw, making this new Agumon distinct.
“Dark!”
The newly evolved Agumon, emerging from the evolution light, looked at Dark with a hint of pride in its eyes.
“Have I become stronger?”
It asked this not to get an answer from Dark, but for self-confirmation!
“Agumon” variant evolution – “AgumonS”!
Dark immediately poured information into the mana card and examined it deeply.
[Card Name: AgumonS]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Dragon-type]
[Attributes: Dragon/Flames]
[Mana: 1100]
[Attack: 1500]
[Defense: 1300]
[Ultimate Skills: Small Flames, Small Explosion]
“It has indeed become a three-star!”
“But neither the race nor attributes have changed; mana and defense are average among three-star mana spirits, only the attack reaches the top level.”
“The ultimate skills are two, besides the original ‘Small Flames,’ there is also a ‘Small Explosion’!”
The variant evolution of “Agumon” was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.
Since it was a pleasant surprise, there was no need to worry too much about its strength.
Dark had almost no understanding of “AgumonS.”
He could only treat it as a brand-new digital monster.
But inserting this evolution step suggests that the “Pride” evolution route does not lead to “War Greymon.”
Although he felt a bit disappointed, Dark didn’t show it in front of Agumon.
He continued to examine it deeply.
[Small Explosion: Accumulates (Small Flames) in its mouth and releases it all at once, the explosive power far exceeds (Small Flames).]
“So that’s how it is, ‘Small Explosion’ is an advanced skill of ‘Small Flames.'”
“First, release ‘Small Flames,’ then accumulate another one, connecting with ‘Small Explosion,’ perhaps achieving an unexpected double strike.”
Dark couldn’t help but look at the mana spirits observing, and after they all stepped back, he let “AgumonS” release these two ultimate skills consecutively.
“BOOM!”
The explosions of the two fireballs completely demonstrated the difference in their power.
“Small Explosion” was superior to “Small Flames” both in central intensity and radiation range.
The Agumon that launched these two ultimate skills was even more battle-ready, turning sharply to face the group of mana spirits, lifting its claws to issue a challenge.
Just as Dark wanted to stop it, two mana spirits stepped forward from the group.
“Wrestler Eagle” and “Demon Fox Beast”!
Both three-star mana spirits, both aggressive types, even the cold “Demon Fox Beast” was eager to fight.
“Then… Wrestler Eagle, you try, but none of you can use ultimate skills.”
“Tch.”
“Hachaa!”
The Demon Fox Beast retracted its foot, while the Wrestler Eagle eagerly stepped forward.
“Roar!”
“AgumonS” sneered at the Wrestler Eagle, curling its finger.
Wrestler Eagle’s eyes instantly hardened.
Before the fight even began, sparks flew.
Dark slowly backed up to the wall and saw Catalsta, Diana, and Rose peeking out due to the earlier explosion.
He signaled that everything was fine and leaned against the wall to observe.
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“AgumonS” VS “Wrestler Eagle”!
…
But the duration of this battle was unexpectedly short.
The stats of Wrestler Eagle and AgumonS were not far apart, but their combat skills differed greatly.
AgumonS was a natural fighter, but Wrestler Eagle was not just a natural fighter; it also had postnatal improvements.
At the start of the fight, Wrestler Eagle pounced fiercely, facing AgumonS’s sharp claws. It suddenly sidestepped, raising its wings, and its lush feathers covered AgumonS’s face like a curtain, momentarily blocking its vision.
Immediately afterward, Wrestler Eagle made an incredibly nimble spin, using its claws to sweep AgumonS’s heels, causing it to lose balance instantly.
Then it pressed down with its wings, cleanly knocking AgumonS to the ground!
AgumonS was knocked down in one move!
When the pain from the back of its head reached its brain, it suddenly realized that the “strong” itself had fallen!
“Hachaa!”
The Wrestler Eagle that won with one hit didn’t continue attacking but spread its wings and retreated gracefully in a “space slide.”
AgumonS’s young heart was quickly filled with admiration.
After struggling to get up, it suddenly understood!
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“How was this battle?”
When Dark asked, AgumonS immediately patted its chest and said without hesitation, “I’m not strong enough, nor am I cool enough!”
Dark praised, “Good, being able to clearly recognize your own strength is very important…”
“Hmm??”
AgumonS clenched its fist and muttered, “So, strength is not just about power. There is still so much I need to learn.”
Dark: “…”
…
Being able to say “there is still so much to learn” in the “Pride” state, this sparring session’s goal seems to have been achieved.
But why does Dark feel something strange?
He suppressed that feeling, taking “Pride III” into his hand.
Knowing his own shortcomings and learning humility, AgumonS is unlikely to be consumed by “Pride” after further evolution.
Dark said to AgumonS, “Prepare for the next evolution experiment, this is not your limit.”
Upon hearing this, the beast’s eyes immediately lit up, then it turned its head to look at the Wrestler Eagle once more.
However, it quickly turned back and said, “No, victory obtained in this way is not true victory. I cannot let the desire for victory blind me.”
Dark: “…”
Agumon’s extremely transcendent realization made Dark want to praise him subconsciously.
But before he could speak, for some unknown reason, it felt like a thorn had suddenly grown in his throat, making it hard to speak!
He hurriedly calmed himself down and summoned “Pride III”.
This summoning took five seconds, and only then did the light of “Pride III” begin to shine.
Agumon was bathed in the light of “Pride III”, and the “Pride” emblem on his forehead became clearer and brighter.
He could feel his emotions becoming increasingly agitated, with power surging throughout his body.
When the light of “Pride III” was completely absorbed by the emblem, a stronger evolution light instantly burst forth from within him.
His body transformed into a luminous form under the intense light and began to rapidly grow taller!
“Roar!”
The roar that burst out from the light carried a rolling pressure that spread outward.
The luminous form expanded dramatically during evolution, taking on a very clear “Tyrannosaur” posture.
Dark couldn’t help but show surprise: “Could it still revert to the ‘Tyrannomon’ evolution path?”
He immediately lowered his head, closely watching the changes on the Mana Card, 【Spell Cage: AgumonS】.
Evolution was completed thoroughly at this moment!
The name on the Mana Card changed from 【Spell Cage: AgumonS】 to 【Spell Cage: Teratigermon】!
“Teratigermon?”
Dark frowned sharply.
“Judging by its name, it should be a subspecies of ‘Tyrannomon’… This evolution path was ultimately misguided.”
Feeling regret, he looked up at the powerful and fierce “Teratigermon.”
In appearance, “Teratigermon” was more robust and solid than “Tyrannomon,” lacking the peculiar roundness of the latter.
Yet, it had the same outline as a “Tyrannosaurus,” with a hard shell covering its head like an insect, and “L”-shaped horns growing on both sides of the shell, extending to an abnormally large horn above the nose!
Sharp fangs, a larger ramming horn than “Tyrannomon,” blue stripes all over, and sharp horns on the shoulders made this “Teratigermon” seem like a terrifying weapon, exuding even more ferocious and evil aura!
“It looks more combat-effective than ‘Tyrannomon’…”
Dark’s gaze met with “Teratigermon,” immediately feeling a “pride” and “contempt” that seemed to emanate from his very bones.
Clearly, the “modesty” virtue that “Teratigermon” established before evolving had been shattered by the effect of “Pride III.”
Most Mana Spirits experienced this during their first evolution.
Starting from the second time, however, it would improve significantly.
Dark was accustomed to this.
He clapped his hands and said calmly, “Teratigermon, sit.”
Thus, the Tyrannomon, which was like a living weapon, sat obediently.
When it felt the chill of the ground, it seemed somewhat dazed, sitting there like a large dinosaur toy.
Dark, however, focused his attention on the Mana Card.
【Spell Cage: Teratigermon】 was an orange card emitting an orange glow.
【Card Name: Teratigermon】
【Type: Elemental Card】
【Level: ????]
【Race: Dragon Kind】
【Attribute: Dragon / Fire】
【Mana: 2800】
【Attack: 3000】
【Defense: 2500】
【Ultimate Skills: Super Flame, Super Explosion, Horn Impact】
“Six stars!”
“It’s actually a six-star Mana Spirit!”
Dark noticed the star rating of “Teratigermon” right away.
Given that “Imp Beast” evolved into a “Demon Beast” with only four stars, he had expected “Agumon” evolving into “Teratigermon” to be a five-star Mana Spirit.
But “Teratigermon” brought him even more surprise.
After having “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast,” he now possessed another six-star combat force!
“Teratigermon” retained its race and attributes unchanged, with very straightforward stats, making it a standard six-star strong card.
Its three ultimate skills were also very standard attack types.
【Super Flame: Shoots extremely hot flames from its mouth, burning everything.]
【Super Explosion: Compresses (Super Flame) in its mouth to the limit, gaining explosive power multiplied several times. First compression requires three seconds, second compression ten seconds, third compression thirty seconds, capable of increasing the power up to threefold.]
【Horn Impact: Charges forward with a huge horn, piercing and shattering enemies ahead.]
There was nothing difficult to understand.
Only “Super Explosion” needed to be tested to see how much additional power it provided compared to “Super Flame” with each compression.
If it increased by 50%, then this would be an exceptionally outstanding ultimate skill.
If the increase wasn’t high enough, its practicality would be greatly reduced.
After all, in battles where every second counts, most of the time, only one compression could be done.
Compressing three times would take a full forty-three seconds, rendering it useless by then.
Unfortunately, the current environment was not suitable for testing a six-star Mana Spirit’s ultimate skill.
Apart from “Super Flame” and “Super Explosion,” the third ultimate skill of “Teratigermon” was also decent.
“Horn Impact” could be used not only for charging but also for instant acceleration.
Though using an offensive ultimate skill to flee was somewhat embarrassing, it was better than losing one’s life at critical moments.
Dark patted “Teratigermon’s” claw, expressing satisfaction.
Although “Teratigermon” was just an orange card and lacked any particularly overpowered ultimate skills, its overall strength was already quite sufficient, ranking among the excellent in six-star Mana Cards.
One cannot be too greedy…
…
“So, next…”
Dark glanced around and softly said, “Lion Beast, hold your sword!”
Lion Beast stepped forward immediately, the Solo Sword Sheath following closely behind.
When he grasped the “Holy Sword,” his entire aura instantly elevated.
The Teratigermon sitting on the ground suddenly turned its head, glaring fiercely at Lion Beast, and two streams of flame erupted from its nostrils.
A five-star “Lion Beast” and a six-star “Teratigermon.”
Just as the three club members who were peering in thought Dark would have the “Lion Beast” and “Teratigermon” spar, Dark stopped Teratigermon’s action.
He didn’t want to cause too much commotion on the Spiral Bell Tower.
Even though the tower’s materials were as indestructible as a castle’s, it wasn’t a reason to make a big scene here.
If such a thing caused the club’s score to be deducted, it would be truly unjust.
Once the “Mana Book” completed its scan and “Lion Beast” stood ready with his sword, Dark said to “Teratigermon,” “Next, there’s another experiment.”
“Teratigermon” immediately perked up.
It could sense how powerful the strength it gained after successful evolution was.
If not bound by the master’s command, it could kill the Wrestler Eagle that defeated it in just three seconds!
And this was only the result of the second evolution!
Each evolution doubled the acquired power.
If the second evolution was already so powerful, what about the third?
The desire for power and the yearning for victory made “Teratigermon’s” breathing become rapid.
So much so that it didn’t hear what the master said next.
“Stay true to yourself, remember who you are. This is a test for you, and possibly your first breakthrough in life.”
After saying this, Dark raised “Pride IV”!
…
But just as he was about to summon, he paused and turned to say, “Rose, ‘Scale Worm.'”
Rose blinked and took out a Mana Spirit Card created during the break from her card pack.
“Scale Worm,” a three-star Mana Spirit, she had summoned it during the new member competition of the Dueling Club.
Besides its own abilities, this Mana Spirit could also charge “Mobius Worm” with “Energy Scale” when “Mobius Worm” was not under attack.
Additionally, it had an ultimate skill called “Sound Barrier.”
Rose had used “Sound Barrier” during a duel to isolate a small section of the battlefield, preventing the opponent’s commands from reaching the Mana Spirit’s ears, thus creating a deadly opportunity.
Moments later, “Scale Worm” created a spherical “Sound Barrier” around the open space, encircling the area.
Dark nodded in satisfaction and raised “Pride IV” again, summoning!
Almost simultaneously, he began stepping backward, making room for “Lion Beast.”
“Lion Beast,” who had understood his intent, immediately drew his sword, gathering his aura.
“Teratigermon” was stimulated and instantly became alert.
But the light of “Pride IV” had already fallen!
…
Mana Spirits quietly emerged from various tunnels, all standing at the ready.
The Imp Beast flapped its wings, closely watching “Teratigermon.”
As fellow familiars, it always felt a competitive spirit.
Now that this “Teratigermon” was much stronger than the “Demon Beast” it evolved into, it felt jealous.
Upbringing can change people, but inherent nature is hard to change.
It silently cursed “Teratigermon” in its heart.
“Failure, failure, failure!”
…
Whether it was due to the Imp Beast’s curse or not, “Teratigermon” underwent an extremely violent transformation under the light of “Pride IV.”
It was more dangerous and faster than the “Imp Beast’s” “incorrect evolution.”
The black light symbolizing sin and the golden light symbolizing light clashed intensely from the start.
Then the golden light took the upper hand, but the black light did not fade; instead, it exploded like a desperate act.
“Teratigermon” roared in pain during evolution, with high-decibel sounds being blocked by the “Sound Barrier.”
Clearly, it had not remembered what Dark said, and was suddenly engulfed by darkness.
No other Mana Cards were needed to guide it.
There was no involvement of mental power.
It was as if “Pride IV” was perfectly compatible with it.
“Teratigermon” completed the incorrect evolution at an incredibly fast speed.
That familiar,狰狞, pale skeletal “Zombie Tyrannomon” appeared, carrying endless terror!
And then…
It was destroyed by two strikes from “Lion Beast.”
…
“Seven stars, ‘Zombie Tyrannomon,’ identical to the evolution of Imp Beast.”
Dark picked up the Mana Card, the Agumon in the “Spell Cage” returned to its original form.
“But it is more frenzied and impossible to communicate with.”
