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Chapter 447: Dark Demon and The Dual Beauties of Magister House

The competitors from Noble House and Magister House exuded completely different auras simply by standing there.

Though their inner qualities were inscrutable, the participants from Noble House radiated opulence even in appearance. In contrast, the representatives from Magister House carried themselves with an air of scholarly intellect, each one emanating wisdom and refinement.

In truth, every single person on the stage was extraordinary—a prodigy among prodigies. Even Pandora Doragon, standing amidst them, could not be said to tower above the rest like a crane among chickens. As they made their entrance, the entire audience erupted into cheers that echoed throughout the arena. Clearly, each of these individuals had amassed legions of devoted fans.

Dark felt the atmosphere intensify—far more fervent than anything he'd experienced at the Easter Duel Festival—and narrowed his eyes slightly. Watching a match and stepping onto the field oneself were two entirely different sensations. Though he had always been someone who preferred spectating, after tasting the exhilaration of dueling firsthand, he found himself yearning to participate more often.

But this moment wasn’t his time to shine. If next year he could maintain his dominance as a second year student, representing Noble House in the House Cup would likely become inevitable. For now, observing and absorbing lessons from others' battles to prepare for future duels suited him just fine.

Amidst the roaring excitement, the first round of duels commenced. First came the second-year students from both houses, followed by third-years, fourth-years, all the way up to sixth-years. Dark gradually immersed himself in the matches, analyzing strategies and refining his thoughts on deck-building.

The clashes between second-year students didn’t offer much novelty, but starting with the third-years, things began to open his eyes wide!

Winnie Skadi, a third-year from Magister House, displayed overwhelming power once she got serious. Dark recalled facing Tom Nixon, the duelist who had eliminated her during the Easter Duel Festival, and emerging victorious. Yet now, sitting in the stands watching Winnie fight, he couldn’t help but feel that even with his current deck composition, challenging this descendant of Winter Sage would end in utter devastation.

That formidable third-year from Noble House? Completely outclassed before Winnie Skadi’s might. Her strength transcended what should have been possible for a third-year student.

"After the first six rounds," Dark mused, "she’ll probably attempt a cross-year challenge."

This year’s batch of third- and fourth-years from Magister House were truly exceptional—beyond their year level. It seemed almost impossible for Noble House to triumph under such circumstances.

With Winnie Skadi securing an unsurprising victory, it was finally time for the fourth-year duel. Pandora Doragon’s appearance sent another wave of frenzy through the crowd. Dark waved casually at Pandora, who glanced over from the competitor’s platform, before witnessing Pandora utterly dismantle the fourth-year representative from Noble House.

"This year’s Magister House is overwhelmingly strong!" Dark thought to himself.

He scrutinized the duel closely and noticed that Pandora hadn’t used [Fusion] in this match—whether because it remained incomplete or she chose not to deploy it, he couldn’t tell. Regardless, Pandora’s win came as no surprise.

After two consecutive losses, Noble House’s morale sank further. However, neither side allowed these setbacks to affect them. During the fifth-year duel, Noble House finally claimed a victory against Magister House, evening the score.

Then came the climactic sixth-year duel—the decisive battle. Both sides fought fiercely, their skills nearly equal. Countless counterplays unfolded, chains of special summons dazzled the eyes, and the tension mounted with every turn. After more than ten grueling rounds, the evenly matched struggle finally concluded. Noble House’s sixth-year representative emerged victorious by a narrow margin, securing the round!

This hard-fought win ignited wild celebrations among Noble House supporters, while Magister House fans countered with thunderous cheers of encouragement for their team. A single round’s outcome meant little; the stakes remained high moving forward.

Once the first round ended, Judy summoned the symbols of the four houses again and spun the pointer, selecting Fool House and Knight House for the next bout. This duel proved equally thrilling, leaving spectators breathless. To everyone’s astonishment, Fool House triumphed over Knight House with a surprising 3-2 upset!

In the public eye, Fool House had never been particularly noteworthy. For Knight House to lose so decisively was nothing short of humiliating. Those who had bet on Knight House suffered heavy losses and vented their frustrations with curses. A ripple of chaos spread through the stands, but Saint Marian’s security swiftly restored order. Soon enough, attention shifted back to the competition itself as the third round began.

Noble House versus Knight House—the fated showdown—sparked heated discussions. When the dust settled after three rounds, the venue entered halftime. Dark joined his classmates for lunch, where whispers of excitement buzzed among the boys. Noble House ultimately edged out Knight House by a single point, winning the day.

With two victories in the morning’s three rounds, Noble House celebrated heartily, while Knight House endured two defeats. Such results delighted Noble House students immensely, especially those who had long clashed bitterly with Knight House. They reveled in seeing their rivals falter. But true knights embodied resilience and courage, refusing to stay down even when knocked to rock bottom.

When lunch concluded, the fourth round pitted Knight House against Magister House. Against all odds, Knight House surged ahead, defeating Magister House 3-2! However, in the subsequent fifth round, Magister House retaliated with a dominant performance, crushing Fool House and reclaiming lost ground. In terms of total wins across individual matches, Magister House surpassed Knight House. With eigh wins to Knight House’s seven, both teams turned their focus toward the final duel of the same year:

Noble House vs. Fool House!

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Logically speaking, Fool House, having been defeated by both Noble House and Magister House, should have had no chance against Noble House. However, facts spoke louder than logic. In the duel between Noble House and Fool House, Noble House suffered a crushing defeat. Fool House rose like a tidal wave, their reputation skyrocketing as they dragged Noble House down from its pedestal!

In the end, Noble House secured eight victories, tying with Magister House for first place temporarily. Fool House, with six wins, brought up the rear with the lowest score. But in reality, the gap between fourth and first was merely twenty thousand provisional academic credits—a difference that could easily be bridged by a successful cross-year challenge.

Thus, cross-year challenges became the key to ultimate victory. Competitors from all four houses quietly prepared themselves, their sights set on the rewards these challenges offered.

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At dinner, students passionately debated the day’s events. Rivalries flared across tables, with provocations flying back and forth. By the end of the meal, tensions escalated into private duels. Students spilled out onto the open grounds outside the cafeteria, engaging in battles just as fierce as those inside the arena.

Second- to fifth-year students were the most riled up. Though they adhered to the school’s rules, verbal sparring grew increasingly heated. Sixth-years, mindful of their impending graduation, showed more restraint. First-years, meanwhile, lacked the confidence to engage in such confrontations.

Dark and Doron wandered through the chaos, munching on snacks with a mischievous glint in their eyes, clearly enjoying the commotion. Just as things threatened to spiral further out of control, Professor Silver strolled by after finishing her meal. Her mere presence silenced the crowd instantly. Then a shout rang out—someone reminded everyone that the next round of matches was about to begin—and the students scrambled back to the outdoor dueling arena.

At precisely seven o’clock in the evening, the new round of matches commenced!

Unlike the students embroiled in rivalries within the academy, the spectators in the various venues were primarily fans of individual star players. As long as their favorite competitors performed well, they were ecstatic. And where there was excitement, there was spending. Even sadness found solace in consumption.

To cater to this demand, the venues were flooded with an abundance of food, souvenirs, and collectible figurine eggs. Especially the figurine eggs. After two months of feverish popularity, their hype had only grown stronger. Each duel tournament served as free advertising for these coveted items. Fans went wild trying to obtain their favorite magical spirit figurines. Once they acquired basic figurines, they craved animated ones, fueling even more spending.

In an era where wealth was concentrated in the hands of a select few, the nobility and great families possessed unimaginable riches. When they splurged, it was akin to rivers of gold flowing endlessly. The secondary market for these figurine eggs unexpectedly stimulated economic circulation. As rare figurines appreciated in value, some people began treating them like lottery tickets, hoping for overnight windfalls. Naturally, gamblers flocked to the scene.

Such phenomena were unavoidable in industries of this nature. Behind the booming economy of dueling lay countless underground gambling rings—impossible to eradicate entirely.

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The stars shone unusually bright tonight, and the Saint Marian Dueling Arena blazed with light. Cross-year challenges were far more thrilling and filled with anticipation than same-year duels. The deep, velvety night sky amplified emotions, stirring both students and spectators into a frenzy.

But for the competitors, cross-year challenges were matters approached with utmost caution. An ill-advised leap could squander their one precious challenge opportunity and result in a humiliating defeat due to the disparity in skill levels. A devastating loss could cause a star player’s popularity to plummet—a risk many were unwilling to take lightly.

Moreover, what was commonly referred to as “cross-year” usually involved lower-level elites challenging higher-level average competitors. However, every participant here was already among the best of their respective years, making it difficult to judge them solely by their current year. Success in a cross-year challenge was exceedingly rare. Even those with confidence had to carefully consider how many years to leap.

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The first to apply for a cross-year challenge was none other than Winnie Skadi, the rising third-year star from Magister House! Already popular for her intellectual charm and striking beauty, she had showcased her prowess during the daytime duels. What truly catapulted her into the limelight, however, was the Halloween Eve ball. Princess Eliza had personally chosen her as a dance partner, sparking widespread media coverage. From that moment on, Winnie Skadi entered the public consciousness.

Tonight, she stepped onto the stage in her trademark "bookless" state, exuding an aura of dominance. Her target? A Knight House fourth-year who had performed admirably earlier in the day.

Knight House had narrowly defeated Magister House 3-2 earlier, but this particular fourth-year had suffered a crushing loss at the hands of Pandora Doragon. Though he redeemed himself with subsequent strong performances, the memory of that defeat still gnawed at him. Now, being singled out by a third-year from Magister House ignited his fury. Determined to teach the younger generation a lesson, he ascended the platform with resolve.

On the opposite side, Winnie Skadi remained eerily calm. Her delicate features glowed under the starlight, radiating an ethereal beauty.

Once both competitors took the stage, preparations were swift, and the duel quickly transitioned into the Battle Phase. Despite her usual composed demeanor, Winnie adopted an aggressive stance entirely at odds with her everyday persona. She dominated the fourth-year from the start, defeating him cleanly and decisively—mirroring Pandora’s earlier rout almost move-for-move.

As the life of the magic ball turned to zero, the Knight House fourth-year stared in disbelief. The roaring cheers of the audience celebrating the first successful cross-year challenge battered his ears, delivering a heavy psychological blow. Earlier, he had been contemplating which fifth-year to challenge. Now, all ambition drained from him.

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Following Winnie Skadi’s triumph, Pandora Doragon, the illustrious fourth-year from Magister House, stepped forward with equal confidence. Her target? A formidable fifth-year from Noble House who had turned the tide in his house’s favor during their earlier duel against Magister House. Yet, despite his strength, he dared not underestimate the renowned [Silver Dragon Maiden].

The duel unfolded amidst waves of cheers. Both competitors launched into action with a speed and ferocity beyond the comprehension of first-years. The intensity rivaled any sixth-year duel witnessed during the day.

The magnificent white dragon, whose elegance seemed to transcend natural boundaries, made another appearance, sending its devoted fanbase into a frenzy. Gigantic banners depicting the dragon fluttered in the breeze. Chants of “[Silver Dragon Maiden]!” echoed throughout the arena, unifying the massive crowd without a hint of awkwardness. It felt as though the entire venue belonged to her supporters.

Amidst the fervent cries, the [Silver Dragon Maiden] lived up to her reputation, subduing her opponent with an air of icy authority.

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