The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

As Adair expected, when the sword touched the new summoned creature that Dekan had just summoned, the creature was burned to ashes by the flames of the magic sword before it could even be revealed to the audience. The magic sword's attack also successfully struck Dekan!

A burst of dark flames erupted accompanied by a deafening explosion.

A towering flame rose into the sky, as if even the mountain rocks would turn to ashes.

And so we waited for the smoke to dissipate.

The audience members all looked extremely distressed.

Because they knew that Dekan was likely to lose.

Adair's [Faith Slayer] directly breaks through the core of Dekan's pain feedback system. He deliberately plays along with Dekan's strategy of "instantly summoning [Ruined Bard] to achieve pain feedback" in order to defeat Dekan!

however.

The audience noticed.

The smoke hadn't cleared yet, and it seemed like I could hear...

The lament of a woman...

It's a sound that sends chills down your spine.

It is like a mournful and moving elegy, yet also eerie, carrying the lingering charm of a broken poet's verses.

Dekan and Adair were both lying on the ground in the middle of the field!

And standing there was only a summoned creature that had never been seen before!

She was a stunning mermaid dressed in a deep blue veil, like a flower blooming in winter, or a proud wolf walking through the snow. Besides her singing voice, her eyes seemed capable of stealing one's soul in an instant.

As for what exactly happened, the identification results on the screen provided the answer before the narrator even began to speak.

That's the same Tier 4 Epic card that Dekan just used—hidden away!

【The Lament of the Mermaid】

[Category: Summoning Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Class: 4]

[Effect: Increases the perception sensitivity of all targets who hear the Lament to 200%. When this summon is destroyed, it can be attached to another summon card and immediately resummoned, adding its base stats and first effect to the new summon.]

[Note: How come you haven't been wiped out by me yet?]

Dekan had planned to have Adair kill [Lament Mermaid] in order to ignore the cooldown and force out the effect of [Ruined Bard]!

So, after [Elegy Mermaid] was sent away.

What appeared was a deep blue sea fog!

And true hymns of mourning!

【The Desolate Mermaid】

[Category: Summoning Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Class: 4]

[Effect: Interferes with the minds of all enemy creatures through a demonic lament, increasing their sensory sensitivity to 200% and multiplying their perceived pain by 1000%.]

[Note: This is a summon created by attaching the Elegy Mermaid to the Ruined Poet.]

The original pain feedback was 15 times stronger.

The Elegy Mermaid's sensitivity boost is 30 times greater.

The feedback was successfully relayed to the Imperial Sword Saint Adair!

Dekan was also knocked back, rolling several times on the ground before finally coming to a stop and lying flat on the ground.

"It really hurts..."

Dekan clutched his chest and struggled to sit up.

The crown of thorns sealed his life, but the fatal wound did not defeat him.

But the pain from his chest being torn apart and his sternum shattering was still nauseating him.

This was the second time he had experienced it.

But this time, I feel pretty good.

And Adair.

He had completely lost consciousness on the ground!

[Champion: Dekan!]

Adair was teleported out of Phantom Canyon, and at the same time, Dekan's victory message appeared in the sky.

"Hoo... Phantom Canyon, where it begins and where it ends. Are you satisfied with this answer sheet, Professor Arnold?"

Dekan muttered to himself in a relaxed manner, a slight smile appearing on his face.

He then raised his right hand.

He gave a thumbs-up to all the viewers in the kingdom.

He doesn't need any underhanded tactics today!

He defeated the Imperial Sword Saint through his own strength!

294 Dekan's Championship Divination Question

"The victor is Dekan! He reversed the outcome with a single Tier 4 Summoning Card! He defeated the Imperial Sword Saint Adair!"

As the commentator's excited voice rang out, a tidal wave of cheers erupted from the audience, rising higher and higher, soaring into the sky.

The audience's eyes were filled with excitement and exhilaration; this was truly the moment of festive celebration!

Even the knights maintaining order couldn't help but clench their fists and cheer.

Not only in the capital city of Philowen, but also at various broadcast locations of the Kingdom Federation, there was an overwhelming outcry for Dekan.

"As expected of the card I created, it's incredibly cool."

Looking at the [Ruined Elegy Mermaid], Dekan couldn't help but admire it with satisfaction.

"You can put her away now."

The master's thoughts also resonated in Dekan's mind.

"I know, I know, my light of life, my fire of desire, my sin, my Tamashi, my only Meika, it's you!"

As Dekan recalled the [Elegy Mermaid], he mentally addressed his master in a song-like tone.

"...You seem to have some serious illness."

The master responded without saying a word.

However, she could sense that Dekan seemed a little conceited after the victory.

But his nerves remained on edge.

It's like we're still in a state of combat.

“Master, once the Hero Festival is completely over, it’s time to consider reviving you.”

Dekan's voice suddenly became much more serious.

Now, besides the Shadow World Challenge, the most crucial thing left is to fix Master as a summon card.

If Dekan were to challenge a higher-level shadow world again and cultivate for a longer period of time, or challenge a higher-level shadow world twice, he might be able to reach the sixth level.

At that time, he will have the prerequisites to become a master restorer.

However, there are still two problems.

Dekan doesn't know what his master looked like when he was alive; this needs to be investigated in the Holy Kingdom's Demon Realm Shadow World.

as well as.

Dekan wanted to turn his master into a red legend.

But he felt as if the Crimson Light Epic was the end of card making.

To break through this barrier, he needs to consult the other two card makers in the world who can create Crimson Light Epics, and perhaps he can get some answers.

"No need to rush, your body is in good working order."

The master responded casually.

"..."

Dekan knew that his master's long-cherished wish was to be resurrected, even if it was in an alternative way.

But she didn't want to put pressure on Dekan.

"At times like this, I feel that you and Tata have quite similar personalities."

Dekan muttered to himself.

Master: "Hehe, what are you trying to say?"

Dekan: "I just wanted to compliment you."

The master didn't reply and disappeared as if he were asleep.

Dekan smiled and then left Phantom Canyon.

Upon returning to the real world, he was greeted by deafening cheers, which made him feel somewhat flattered.

Perhaps my reputation has improved quite a bit this time?

But it doesn't matter anymore.

After the last time in the Shadow World, Dekan had already achieved a state of clarity of mind.

Public opinion is nothing but a constraint!

Dekan saw Adair not far away, already awake, being supported by his imperial attendants.