The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

So I mustered up the courage to come, but I never expected my body to be so uncooperative.

Fortunately, Dekan couldn't possibly do anything to her in public.

however.

Just before entering the Shadow World.

She suddenly saw Dekan reveal a strange smile.

Dekan's lips seemed to be moving as if he were silently saying, "Did you see that?"

In that instant, it felt as if Berika's feet and the top of her head were being pierced by ice picks.

Welcome to Phantom Canyon 2.0.

Generally speaking, simulated duels do not pose a life-threatening risk.

The terrain is mountainous, and the pain sensation is 1/4 of the real pain.

If you surrender voluntarily or lose consciousness completely and cannot recover in Phantom Canyon, you will be teleported out of Phantom Canyon.

Surrender does not require a declaration; it can be done through thought.

Pain perception has an upper limit and will not cause permanent damage to duelists.

[When mana is depleted, continuing to consume mana will result in a protective loss, and you will be removed from Phantom Canyon.]

The duelists start at a distance of 20 meters.

The duel will officially begin in 30 seconds. Please prepare yourself.

The instant you enter the world of shadows.

Bellica had already lost all will to fight.

She wanted to cry, but could only desperately hold back her tears.

"Please, please let me go... I don't know anything..."

Bellica looked at Dekan in the distance and pleaded.

However, Dekan simply tilted his head in confusion and asked:

"What are you talking about? Are you referring to the time when the northern kingdoms deliberately used underhanded tactics to obstruct the review of my top-tier card maker qualifications?"

"Yes...yes...you're right, we were wrong...please forgive me, let me go...I was also instructed..."

Immediately, the entire venue and the audience erupted in uproar.

Bellica at the Heroes' Festival.

In front of everyone.

They admitted to something incredible...

Meanwhile, many high-ranking officials from the delegations of the northern countries...

His face turned ashen.

288 Dekan's match was somewhat marred by illness.

Inside Phantom Canyon.

The preparation time is gradually coming to an end.

However, neither side showed any intention of starting a fight.

"Could you please tell me who gave you these instructions, and what the specific details are?"

With a warm smile on his face, Dekan asked.

"No, no..."

Bellica clutched her head, her face pale.

If she reveals those details, she will have nowhere to go.

She only realized now that she had been suddenly terrified, which was why she had answered Dekan's questions in a daze.

Not a single word of those things should have been said!

It is common knowledge that the northern kingdoms have made things difficult for Dekan.

But when she, as a witness, says it, the nature of the situation changes.

Do you really think they can protect you?

Dekan's meaning is very clear.

Their resurrected church has no way to deal with a kingdom.

But if you want to torment someone in the kingdom.

It would be a piece of cake for any bishop.

"I……"

Bellica was in a state of extreme struggle.

She wanted to escape, but she didn't dare to.

This seemed to be Dekan's final ultimatum to her.

If he were to run away in front of Dekan, he would probably never have another chance to discuss things with Dekan.

Compared to a present world where you could die at any moment.

Even facing the Phantom Canyon of Dekan gave her an immense sense of security.

But what if I were to reveal those secrets as a witness?

Not only will he be of no use to Dekan from now on, but he will also face retaliation from the northern kingdoms.

Even if she dies, she cannot say it.

Bellica gritted her teeth, tears streaming down her face, afraid to make a sound and disturb the person opposite her.

She regretted getting involved with someone she shouldn't have.

Do not……

That night, at first glance...

She was certain.

The Dekan are not human beings at all, but a race that should not exist in this world.

The pupils of that absolute superior demon cannot be created by mimicry.

Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you feel the suffocating sensation that makes your soul tremble.

"call……"

Upon seeing Bellica, it seemed he had no intention of saying anything.

Dekan sighed.

It seems the psychological impact on her wasn't quite enough; it didn't frighten her into completely submitting.

Dekan had no interest in pursuing the northern kingdoms relentlessly.

The punishment they received was sufficient.

Sometimes, not retaliating but keeping your opponent in a state of fear is also a form of revenge.

But when an opportunity to have some fun arises, Dekan won't miss it.

However, if we want to take advantage of this opportunity to get Bellica to tell us everything, we still need to put a little more mental pressure on her in Phantom Canyon.

Dekan actually has a backup plan.

It was a technology he had never tried before.

That should be enough to scare Bellica.

As for the extent to which it would frighten him, Dekan was unsure.

Because he is also doing scientific research.

"Do you know what? You are very happy right now."

Dekan looked at Berika with pity.

"Because you're still trying to survive."

Bellica: "Huh?"

"You'll understand what I mean when you start to want to die."

Bellica looked at Dekan's chilling smile.

He was smiling like an angel at that moment.

But she felt that this guy was the darkest color in the world.

"Whether it was Bishop Evans of Destruction or Bishop Fahim of Corruption, when they died, they were both begging me to kill them, weren't they?"

This was accompanied by Dekan's words.

The map of the surrounding mountains and fields, which was originally displayed, began to change out of control as if it had malfunctioned.

Then a fierce wind blew up, turning the sky dark and the world into a hellish scene.

Bellica stared wide-eyed at the dramatic changes in Phantom Canyon.

They had no idea what had happened.

She even felt that she could no longer see the prompts for the artificial world!

It's as if this [Phantom Canyon 2.0], which was originally touted as having no security issues whatsoever, has been completely taken over by Dekan.

Dekan: "You can choose to escape Phantom Canyon, but the nightmare will one day come back to haunt you."

Bellica: "Please, please let me go..."

Dekan's final warning dispelled Bellica's impulse to flee Phantom Canyon immediately.