Chapter 867: Dark Demon Honors Elders and Loves the Young 4k
What Dark didn’t expect was that after the introduction, the Chief Archbishop wouldn’t leave.
Moreover, the promised Professor Steven Harvey didn’t show up either.
Reluctantly, Dark had to hold onto his respect for elders and the young and stay a bit longer.
After all, this Chief Archbishop seemed like a lonely old man from head to toe.
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At this moment, the battle between Wit Gold and Evan Pearson in the arena had officially begun.
Wit Gold’s progress so far had been remarkable.
Although he hadn’t fully understood Professor Bode’s Mana Language course, he had still gained a lot.
He had indeed prepared extensively for the challenges ahead at the Secret Rite Academy of the Saints.
But he never expected to face a challenge from the other side even before setting out from his own academy.
This duel was quite important to him.
If he could defeat the other academy’s Saint Son at this moment, he would surely have an impressive momentum when they set off.
But if he lost…
Well, losing wasn’t the end!
He had lost before!
If he really lost, it would just be another阶段性目标 for him.
During this exchange student trip, he would use this as a goal, learn and improve at the Secret Rite Academy of the Saints, and challenge the Saint Son again once the exchange ended!
Of course, such thoughts were long gone by the time the duel began.
His attention was now completely focused on the duel itself.
“Friendship first, competition second” be damned!
But he went all out, and Evan Pearson was also well-prepared.
As the only Saint Son among the exchange students at the Secret Rite Academy of the Saints, Evan Pearson received education and resources that were beyond imagination for most people.
Even though Wit Gold was the Hero’s Child at Saint Maryann Academy, he did not receive special treatment.
Everything Wit Gold possessed was achieved through his own efforts.
Thus, in every aspect, he was hard-pressed to match Evan Pearson.
This was clearly reflected in the strength and diversity of their decks.
The duel was inherently unfair.
Therefore, Wit Gold found himself in a tough spot right from the start!
That Saint Son, Evan Pearson, quickly revealed his “cold and proud” side after the duel began.
His attacks were swift and fierce, far beyond what one would expect from a second-year student.
The students of Saint Maryann Academy watching around instantly realized that he should not be treated as a regular second-year student.
However, the students of Saint Maryann Academy weren’t overly surprised.
They had seen much more extravagant things before.
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“Who do you think will win?”
Dark and the Chief Archbishop returned to their initial topic.
Dark didn’t change the subject this time: “Evan Pearson.”
Caleb Norris was slightly surprised: “Why not support Wit Gold?”
Dark was puzzled: “Why should I support Wit?”
Caleb Norris said: “Isn’t he your classmate?”
Dark replied: “But his chances of winning are very low.”
Caleb Norris said: “It seems you don’t trust your classmates.”
Dark replied: “It has nothing to do with trust. It’s just a fact.”
Caleb Norris said: “You chose rationality over emotion.”
Dark turned his head to look at him and said: “I simply chose the option closer to the truth.”
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The chanting of the duelists, the golem’s roar, and the clamor of the spectators made the atmosphere in Arena 1 continuously boil.
Dark and Caleb Norris sat on a bench by the door, completely isolated from the center of the commotion.
After a while, Dark, after careful consideration, suddenly asked: “Why does Evan Pearson have to duel Wit?”
Caleb Norris answered without any concealment: “Perhaps because he wants to become a Hero.”
Dark was stunned: “Does he have Hero Qualities?”
Caleb Norris said: “Evan Pearson awakened Hero Qualities at the age of six, which caught the attention of the church he was in at the time and sent him to the main headquarters of the Church of the Saints. This was the beginning of him being chosen as a Hero Candidate.”
Dark asked: “Having Hero Qualities, shouldn’t he be a Hero Candidate?”
Caleb Norris said: “These two aren’t contradictory. Whether it’s a Hero or a Saint Son, they are all descendants of the Saints.”
Dark fell into deep thought.
He knew something about the source of Heroes.
According to the Sacred Scriptures, the Saints divided into three parts to protect humanity: Heroes, Sages, and Emperors. Heroes, Sages, and Emperors were the origin.
Among them, only Heroes were passed down through bloodlines.
Therefore, in the concept of the Church of the Saints, all subsequent Heroes were descendants of the original Hero, making them legitimate God’s Children.
Calling a Hero a Saint Son was not contradictory.
Of course, this was a one-way concept.
A Hero could be called a Saint Son, but a Saint Son could not be called a Hero.
However, Saint Son Evan Pearson had Heroic Bloodline, making him potentially a true Hero.
“From this perspective, Evan Pearson’s admiration for Hero Bret Gold might not be fake. He not only admires him but also uses him as a target, wanting to become a true Hero like Bret Gold!”
“No wonder he wanted to duel Wit!”
“Defeating Wit would be a significant step towards his goal.”
Dark squinted his eyes and watched the duel between Wit and Evan Pearson seriously.
With the mystery solved, the duel took on greater significance and piqued his interest even more.
“If this is the case, Evan Pearson, who is in the Secret Rite Academy of the Saints, should have already passed the Stone Sword trial and obtained at least one Holy Sword!”
“In a fantasy novel, this would probably be referred to as a contest of destiny.”
“Evan Pearson, in the original game, was likely a阶段性 antagonist with direct competitive relations with the protagonist.”
“It seems we share some common ground.”
Thinking here, Dark couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile.
If fate could not be changed, Evan Pearson’s future was already predetermined.
Even if he could win this duel with his current advantage, he would eventually be trampled underfoot by Wit in the future.
But Dark, who had mastered Astrology, had a clearer understanding of fate.
Fate had already been altered, but relative to the current world, it remained straight.
Evan Pearson was not without the possibility of becoming a Hero.
Then, the curtain had risen. Who would ultimately become the “main character”?
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“Boom!”
Holy Aura erupted in that instant.
Wit Gold activated the Illusion Soldier Curse (Holy Sword Curse), summoning a Manifested Light Holy Sword!
The Illusion Soldier Curse was both a Magic Spell Card and an Item Card.
In Mana Duels, the weapons summoned by duelists using the Illusion Soldier Curse could be considered Magic Spell Cards, controlled by the duelists themselves.
But when the Light Holy Sword illuminated the entire arena, Evan Pearson’s eyes flashed with an incredibly sharp light.
Immediately afterward, he drew a Mana Card from his hand and chanted loudly with intense excitement.
A white light more dazzling than Wit’s Holy Sword Curse burst forth from the Mana Card.
Purer, more sacred, and even stronger Holy Swords were summoned!
In that instant, Wit’s face was illuminated by pure white light, losing its color.
Dark had frequently used the Holy Sword in duels but had never been so shocked.
Because Evan Pearson was using the same Illusion Soldier Curse!
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Among the spectators, there were many upperclassmen who understood the principles of the Illusion Soldier Curse very well.
Seeing that the Holy Sword Evan Pearson summoned was thicker and longer than Wit’s Holy Sword, the discussions rose almost instantly.
Almost everyone’s attention was focused on Evan Pearson.
Now, in Arena 1, the outsider Saint Son Evan Pearson had become the center of attention.
Meanwhile, the Hero-to-be Wit Gold was covered by even stronger light.
“Wit Gold!”
Evan Pearson, who had always maintained a “cool” image, finally couldn’t hide his emotions.
While controlling his Holy Sword, he shouted loudly: “Pick up your sword! Let the world see who is the true Hero!”
On the Red Side platform, after a brief shock, Wit Gold regained his focus and poured his mana into the Holy Sword Curse with utmost concentration.
Previously, the Holy Sword Curse could only summon an outline of a light sword, but now it could manifest a clear sword shape.
However, he had never touched a real Holy Sword, so the manifested sword shape lacked realism.
In contrast, the Holy Sword Evan Pearson summoned appeared to be a genuine Holy Sword, with an incredibly detailed design.
He manipulated the Holy Sword, which flew like lightning, not attacking Wit’s Mana Guidance Ball but fiercely striking the Holy Sword Wit had summoned.
“Boom!”
The collision of the blades caused an energy explosion.
Evan Pearson’s Holy Sword clearly had the upper hand.
Wit Gold’s Holy Sword actually showed cracks!
Such a clear disparity.
Even though Wit did his best to control his Holy Sword to counterattack, Evan Pearson’s control skills… and swordsmanship cultivation, were only stronger.
This duel had taken an unexpected turn, with one-sided dominance appearing.
“Roar!”
Evan Pearson roared loudly, his cheeks flushed with excitement.
That Holy Sword, in a flash of intense white light, viciously slashed, cutting off the Holy Sword Wit had summoned from the blade!
“Bang!”
Though there was no saying that the sword breaking meant the person’s end.
The fracture of the Holy Sword still almost shattered Wit’s spirit.
Evan Pearson’s sudden attack left him unprepared.
Following that, the Holy Sword he had summoned was cut by the opponent’s Holy Sword, leaving him in a state of shock.
If not for his long-term training and his ability to withstand blows far surpassing what he could handle years ago.
He would have been broken down completely.
But his resilient heart, honed over time, allowed him to regain his composure.
He rapidly adjusted his mindset, activated the summoning of the golem, and continued to invest in the duel without giving up the last chance.
The duel thus extended for three more rounds.
Finally, Wit Gold’s Mana Guidance Ball was shattered by Evan Pearson’s Holy Sword.
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Losing was not pleasant, especially losing in such a manner.
But after taking a deep breath, Wit Gold mustered his courage again.
Being at home court, the spectators did not mock him due to his defeat.
The younger students watched out of curiosity.
The older students had already begun analyzing the home court duel quickly.
Evan Pearson had exposed many of his trump cards to defeat Wit.
But he felt nothing was more worth it.
When the Life Barrier of the Red Side Mana Guidance Ball shattered, he dispersed the summoned Holy Sword and coldly snorted: “Just like that.”
This near-muttered, cold snort was amplified by the amplifier and echoed throughout the entire arena.
He put away the Mana Card, and the excitement and joy could hardly be contained, spreading across his face.
But facing his provocation, Wit merely took a deep breath and told him: “You’re impressive.”
When Evan Pearson looked up at him, Wit added, “I will learn from you.”
“Huh?” That completely unexpected reaction made Evan Pearson raise his eyebrows.
Wit said very seriously: “Although I don’t know your true intentions, I have seen the gap between us. After this exchange activity ends, I will challenge you. Also, a Hero is not self-proclaimed, nor can it be arbitrarily declared by the Church. I am not a Hero yet, so I have no qualification to argue with you who is a Hero. But I will strive for it, hoping you do too.”
After saying this, he began to methodically pack away his Mana Cards.
Subtly, he displayed a sense of demeanor.
Although Evan Pearson won, he suddenly lost the excitement he had right after winning.
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On the bench by the door.
Chief Archbishop Caleb Norris calmly said, “You judged correctly.”
Dark revealed a faint smile and said, “Archbishop Norris, which of the two do you think has a better chance of becoming a Hero?”
Caleb Norris said, “When the time comes, the world will give the answer.”
Dark stood up and said, “To perform heroic deeds is to be a hero.”
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