Otaku Translation: The villain only wants to live a Buddhist life Chapter 415 Part 1

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Chapter 415: Dark Demon Partaking in a Bloody Funeral Part 1

On top of the spiral clock tower, Medea Bartholomew abruptly stood up, her magic energy fluctuations a little disordered.

"What happened?" Professor Silver hurriedly asked.

Professor Medea fixedly stared at the direction of the secret passage, and answered after a while, "The ritual has entered the final stage."

Professor Silver pondered for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Did Dark succeed?"

But with a solemn expression, Professor Medea shook her head and said, "I don't know."

Professor Silver immediately questioned her, "How can you not know? What exactly is the situation?"

Yet Professor Medea only said, "When most of the key elements have reached the required standards, the ritual will enter the final stage. However, a change has occurred in the direction of the ritual."

"What does a change in direction mean?" Professor Silver briskly stood up.

Professor Medea's reply came in a rather profound tone, "Someone has made fine adjustments to the ritual, guiding the result to an unknown direction."

"It's Ophelia, what on earth is she planning to do?" Professor Silver also looked in the direction of the secret passage, her frown deepening. "We can't let her go on, I’ll go look into it."

But Medea stopped her. "No, I suggest waiting a little longer."

……

As the internal director, Ophelia Bullard's control over the ritual was higher than that of Professor Medea.

The moment the humanoid magical spirit was successfully summoned, she realized that the strength of the [demon king] had reached the minimum requirement.

A life-and-death battle was not a trifling matter.

Even if the scale of the battle was reduced countless times by the secret passage, the relative strength of the two sides couldn't be too different.

It was like a miniature model—even if the size was different, the proportions had to remain the same.

"Then, I'll leave it to you next, [Blood Swordmaster(血源剑圣)]!"

Kneeling on one knee, [Blood Swordmaster] silently nodded before swiftly drawing her sword!

In an instant, a blood-red light spread out as sword energy soared to the sky.

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　　[Card name: Blood Swordmaster]

　　[Type: spirit card]

　　[Level: ✪✪✪✪✪✪✪✪]

　　[Race: human-type]

　　[Attribute: normal/fighting type]

　　[Magic energy: 3000]

　　[Attack: 4000]

　　[Defense: 3200]

　　[Ultimate: Blood Eye(血源之眼), Sword Heart(剑心), Bloodsucking Sword(噬血剑), Nine Forms Secret Technique(九式秘剑)]

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An 8-star, human-type magical spirit!

[Blood Swordmaster], who was summoned using [Blood Realm] as sacrifice, was an 8-star third-tier magical spirit, a golden card with four ultimates.

Her entire body was covered in armor, with shoulder-length hair tied into a ponytail. The lower half of her face was covered under a mask, revealing only her eyes and forehead. The blood streaks at the corners of her eyes painted a hint of feminine charm, but her temperament was full of heroic spirit.

As a female swordsman, [Blood Swordmaster] was not as tall and imposing as her male counterpart, but her small stature made her more agile. With a close-fitting blood-colored armor and straight and slender legs, she was faster, and stronger.

The sword in her hand had only a single edge, so even calling it a "saber" wouldn't be wide of the mark.

There were nine strange beasts carved on the blade, corresponding to the [Nine Forms Secret Technique].

This demon sword named [Bloodsucking Sword] could absorb blood and convert its energy into magic energy. The more magic energy, the greater its attack power would be.

But the most important thing was her attribute, which perfectly sidestepped the restraint of the [Holy Sword].

As Ophelia Bullard stared at [Blood Swordmaster] who was charging ahead, a sentimental look shrouded her eyes.

This magical spirit card that she crafted together with the Brave One Bright was actually a token of love between the two.

Now that it was used on this occasion, there was somewhat a sense of fate to it.

……

As [Blood Swordmaster] charged ahead, the blood-red light emitted by [Bloodsucking Sword] streaked out a long trail of light, heading straight towards Gatomon.

Having been forced to dodge the lightbeams, Gatomon's momentum, which had originally reached its peak, had now slightly declined, the airflow wrapped around the blade beginning to teeter.

The two sword-wielding magical spirits fiercely collided under this situation.

"Meow!"

Right before the moment of contact, Gatomon's eyes rapidly focused as it forcibly raised the momentum that had originally fallen. Under the buff of [Swords Dance], [Honedge] swung out like a bolt of lightning, the violent airflow raging forward along the blade.

But as a light flashed in [Blood Swordmaster]’s eyes, she shockingly began to speak, shouting out, "Secret Technique·Second Form!"

In an instant, a strange beast lit up on [Blood Swordmaster]’s [Bloodsucking Sword], and then leaped out and wrapped around the blade like the wind, giving the [Bloodsucking Sword] an extremely unique soft energy.

Relying on [Swords Dance], Gatomon had increased the attack power of its slash to the extreme, and yet at least one-third of it was shockingly whittled down by the unique soft energy, making the remaining power insufficient to crush [Blood Swordmaster].

The moment their swords finally clashed, the gap in basic power between the two came into view.

Gatomon, clearly at a disadvantage, was actually sent flying back by the collision!

[Blood Swordmaster] swiftly put away her sword. Holding the hilt with both hands, she propped up the [Bloodsucking Sword] and placed it on the right side of her body, the blade flickering with a blood-red light.

"A sword and its wielder are two separate entities. Just because you hold a holy sword in your hand does not make you a swordsman."

[Blood Swordmaster] scathingly spoke with a cold look.

The special ultimate forged by the Brave One, [Sword Heart], not only granted her the instinct to wield a sword, but also gave her a real heart.

She undoubtedly possessed wisdom, with a level of intelligence far above 3.

……

[Blood Swordmaster]'s sudden speech greatly shocked White and Robert. At this time, they had already hidden behind the WaruMonzaemon plaster figure, feeling completely powerless in this battle they could not intervene in.

But soon afterwards, they became even more horrified.

Because the white cat holding the holy sword actually spoke as well!

……

Despite facing an opponent who was stronger, faster, and had better swordsmanship, Gatomon showed no signs of shrinking.

It immediately sneered, "I’ve never been a swordsman in the first place."

"Is that so?" [Blood Swordmaster] was noncommittal.

The next moment, she suddenly leaned forward, leaving behind a blood-red phantom in the air as she rapidly closed in on Gatomon.

"Secret Technique·First Form!"

The image of another strange beast lit up on the blade of [Bloodsucking Sword].

[Blood Swordmaster] held the sword with both hands and swung it in a flash.

With quick reaction, Gatomon almost immediately raised its sword to parry.

But in this instant, [Blood Swordmaster] had slashed out three times. The blood-red light released from these three slashes overlapped together and exploded at once.

Bang!

Gatomon was once again blown away without any resistance!

One side’s star ranking was twice that of the other. Under normal circumstances, the huge disparity in strength was a given.

After sending Gatomon flying for the second time, [Blood Swordmaster] did not put away her sword, but spun around, accelerated her speed, and actually zoomed underneath Gatomon before it fell.

Then, with a sharp gaze, [Blood Swordmaster] swiftly turned around.

"Secret Technique·Fourth Form!"

A sword light that looked like a dragon or a snake suddenly burst out from [Bloodsucking Sword]’s blade and bit towards Gatomon.

Left with no spot for leverage in midair, Gatomon was unable to dodge—or so it should’ve been!

But when the dragon-snake sword light charged at it, it suddenly twisted its waist and kicked at the void. Then, its body actually flew up, like a giant Roc spreading its wings and soaring into the sky.

The dragon-snake sword light instantly missed its mark. As its momentum diminished, it was scattered apart by Gatomon’s backhand slash.

Then, without even looking at [Blood Swordmaster] below it, Gatomon turned into an arrow and rapidly shot towards Ophelia Bullard.

Inside [Wonderland], just as Dark Demon was about to put down [Pride III], [Phantom Magic Beast: Eevee], who was hiding inside [Haunted House], had already finished evolving. The proud [Espeon] thus stepped out of the Haunted House, the red gem on its forehead emitting a strong light.

The night was not Espeon's forte, but if it was merely using [Mindpower] to assist Gatomon, it had more than enough strength to do so.

Slackening its body, Gatomon let [Mindpower] hurl him towards Ophelia Bullard while the sword in its grip continued to accumulate power.

"Not good!"

It wasn't until this moment that [Blood Swordmaster] finally reacted, but just as she was about to go back and defend her master, she suddenly felt the energy inside her body going into riot, thereby stumbling and almost falling to the ground.

She sharply turned her head, her glowing red eyes furiously glaring at Ditto.

With its hands overlapping, Ditto had aimed its palms at [Blood Swordmaster], unleashing [Blood Magic (Incomplete)] with all its strength.

Relying on the Blood Magic that originated from the same source, it forcibly held [Blood Swordmaster] back, creating an excellent opportunity for Gatomon to attack Ophelia Bullard.

At this time, inside the hall, the [Blood Realm] had vanished, [Blood Lad] had crashed into the wall and stopped rolling, and even [Blood Swordmaster] was being held back.

Yet despite being completely open to Gatomon’s attack, Ophelia Bullard still remained calm.

She didn't even show any intention to use the next magic card. Only her long hair moved on its own, suddenly shooting out as Gatomon approached!

"Espeon!"

All of a sudden, [Mindpower]’s rays latched onto that blood-red long hair, making it stop in its tracks.

Espeon's forehead was sweating, its magic energy value plummeting at a waterfall-like speed.

In order to seize this split-second opportunity, it had put in its all.

A light glinted in Gatomon's eyes. The moment it landed, it kicked the ground with its toes and soared in speed, successfully breaking into Ophelia Bullard's arms!

Clang!

At this moment, Honedge resonated with it.

The holy light bursting out from the sword drowned both of their figures.

However, Ryan Hex, White, and Robert, who were closely watching the fight, ignored the stinging pain and kept their eyes open.

In their field of vision, the holy light suddenly went out, replaced by an increasingly dazzling blood-red light.

Gatomon's body was frozen in place, and the holy sword it swung with all its strength was bound and suppressed by a ball of blood-red light.

Using only her left hand, Ophelia Bullard had firmly clamped down [Honedge]’s blade with the blood-red light released from her fingers.

The holy light emitted by the blade was constantly whittling down the blood-red light, but Ophelia Bullard's magic energy was an unending stream, instantly replenishing the diminishing blood-red light.

On the contrary, it was the holy light emitted by [Honedge] that was gradually weakening.

"Light and darkness, gods and demons, the so-called restraint has always been mutual."

Ophelia Bullard's voice slowly lilted.

"The holy sword has a restraining effect on demons, but it can also be corrupted by the power of demons. If the Brave One only relies on the holy sword, they’ll never be able to reach the final step. Bright was too dependent on the holy sword."

……

Dark Demon immediately frowned, but soon his expression faintly changed.

At this moment, Ophelia Bullard had lost the sharpness she had when she first stood up from the throne, and the words she uttered were akin to advice.

Who exactly was she talking to?

Was it White?

But the current situation did not allow Dark to think too much. As he picked it up with his fingers, the [Fusion] card crafted with the help of Senior Sister Pandora entered his grip.

Ophelia Bullard had too great an understanding of the [Holy Sword].

In front of her, Gatomon was completely unable to deploy the advantages given by the [Holy Sword]. Instead, it was better to summon [Bastemon].

Perhaps, it would be possible to gain the upper hand by relying on [Bastemon]’s ability to control blood.

As if sensing Dark's decision, Gatomon took a deep breath, and then vigorously pulled [Honedge] out of the restraint of Ophelia Bullard's magic energy before retreating with a kick.

During this process, Ophelia Bullard made no move to stop it.

She looked up at Ditto who stood next to Dark, then suddenly pointed at it. Ditto let out a panicked cry as its body abruptly trembled. Its silhouette instantly deformed, turning back into its original shape on the spot!

Upon seeing this, Dark's eyelids couldn't stop twitching.

He had never thought that Ditto's [Transform] could actually be dispelled so easily...

But immediately afterwards, the tail end of [Magical Scribe]’s summoning echoed in his ears, bringing him back to his senses.

"In the name of Dark Demon, magic summon——[Miltank]!"

After continuously chanting for more than a minute, [Magical Scribe] successfully summoned the 4-star magical spirit [Miltank].

Miltank, who materialized amidst the summoning light, immediately produced a bottle of [Milk].

Gatomon, who had just retreated, immediately stretched out its hand and said, "Give me a bottle."

It had stopped concealing its ability to speak, no longer having the energy to care about this matter.

Ophelia Bullard was omnipotent to the point of making it, the incarnation of [Pride], feel quite powerless.

"Moo moo!"

Miltank tossed the bottle of milk to Gatomon, who opened the bottle cap and drank it all in one go.

As the warmth flowed into its throat, its magic energy value, which was less than 10%, quickly recovered to more than half.

But after its magic energy was restored, Gatomon did not return to the battlefield.

It took a deep breath, tossed the [Honedge] in its grip to Leomon, and then looked at Black Gatomon, who had evolved from DemiDevimon.

Black Gatomon had long since been waiting by its side.

It only took a moment of eye contact for the white cat and the black cat to understand each other's intentions.

"Are you ready?" Dark asked in a low voice.

The two magical spirits nodded at the same time.

"That's good."

Dark raised up [Fusion] and promptly summoned it.

A large amount of magic energy rushed into the magic card like a surging tide, and the black and white twin fish on the face of the card came to life under the pouring magic energy. With a flick of their tails, they leaped out of the card, swam in the air, and soared against the wind.

"Is it coming?" murmured Ophelia Bullard with her lips slightly parted.

Although Dark didn’t summon [Bastemon] in the Easter Duel Festival, he had relied on [Bastemon] to successfully defeat second-year Elvis Kevin in the Rookie League.

At that time, Ophelia Bullard was sitting in the audience and had been deeply impressed by this magical spirit summoned through fusion.

She could clearly tell that Bastemon was a third-tier 7-star magical spirit who possessed "divinity"!

……

Conceptually, the strength of second-tier magical spirits alone was indeed insufficient.

The appearance of [Bastemon] could make up for the shortcoming.

Moreover, its inherent "divinity" could elevate the scope of the ritual, allowing the final result to produce a greater impact.

Ophelia had summoned [Blood Swordmaster] precisely to measure up to it.

……

While engaging in battle, both sides were simultaneously paying attention to the direction of the ritual.

It was just that Dark's comprehension on this aspect was slightly lacking, whereas Ophelia Bullard was more proficient.

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