The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

By this time, many of the students who had come to watch the spectacle had already dispersed.

Some students are still witnessing the historic moment of the meeting between the three giants of a beautiful mind.

Claire had suddenly walked up to Chloeux's side.

"Are you a pig? Just letting Frata bully you?"

She glared at Chloeux with a hint of anger.

"What he said is true... I made an irreparable mistake. I feel ashamed towards your sister, and I feel ashamed towards you."

When Chloeux saw her, he seemed listless again.

"You've wronged us, but you haven't wronged him! I just can't stand your behavior of putting on a victim act while simultaneously portraying yourself as the perpetrator and wallowing in self-pity! You deserve to be a coward for the rest of your life!"

Claire seemed furious and quickly walked out of the classroom.

Chloeux seemed to have gotten used to being scolded by her, and didn't say a word back. She just smiled awkwardly at Dekan and Cornelia after Claire left.

"I'm sorry, you must have found this amusing."

"...What's your relationship with her like?"

Dekan asked.

"It's awful. She didn't hate me that much when she was little, but she's hated me ever since her sister was seriously injured."

Is it possible that she both hates and loves you?

"Are you kidding me??"

Chloeux's eyes widened, and her voice rose a notch.

"Next time, try forcefully pinning her against the wall and see her reaction?"

"Then she'll never forgive me!"

"Never mind, figure it out yourself."

Dekan patted Chloeux on the shoulder, not intending to say anything more.

Sometimes, those involved are confused, while bystanders see things clearly.

Watching a game of chess in silence is also a kind of enjoyment.

......

News of Frata's impending duel with Dekan spread quickly throughout the academy.

Even though it wasn't yet the agreed-upon two o'clock, the Phantom Arena was already bustling with activity, as if a grand celebration was about to take place.

The main structure of the arena resembles a gladiatorial arena, with its top sealed off by a transparent barrier.

The venue was divided into many different areas, but the most eye-catching was undoubtedly the "Artificial Shadow World Launcher" placed in the center.

The walls of the outer ring and the dividing areas are covered with large projection screens that can display the conditions and data within the artificial world.

The best seats in the audience were all taken by students who arrived early.

Whether it's black or white, or just for fun, everyone wants to see some excitement.

After all, many people had already guessed it.

In this duel, Dekan will be targeted by countermeasure cards.

As a card maker, Dekan also didn't have enough time to create new cards specifically for Frata.

Theoretically speaking, the fifth-tier elite mage Frata has a better chance of winning.

But for some reason, everyone felt that Dekan might have some new tricks up his sleeve.

Moreover, if Dekan really wins, Frata will inevitably suffer a terrible fate.

This is the risk involved in making a bet with the devil.

Even many teachers came.

In particular, the teachers and medical staff of the Alchemy Institute.

Logically speaking, Phantom Canyon, this artificial world of illusions, should be absolutely safe.

But last time, Dekan made Professor Arnold leave on a stretcher.

This indicates that there are still some unknown safety risks.

Chloeux and Cornelia sat in the audience.

Even the cat teacher came to join in the fun and sat down next to Chloe.

"Speaking of which, this kid is only at level three, can he beat Frata, meow?"

"I don't know either, but I bet on Frata to win."

"...Shouldn't you bet on Dekan to win, meow?"

"I've almost never won a gamble with this kind of luck."

"I suddenly realized you seem to be a curse-type cat too, no wonder that kid took a liking to you!"

......

The artificial world is now ready for the duel mode, with the parameters set by the school janitor in charge of the arena.

The default duration is unlimited, and to ensure fairness, no outside information can be transmitted to the inside of the Shadow World during this period.

All that's left is for Dekan and Frata to enter through the Void Gate.

The two stood at the entrance, seemingly waiting for each other.

"What, scared?"

Frata chuckled.

Dekan didn't respond to him, but instead spoke a few words to the school janitor.

A short while later, the school janitor brought over a document and a pen.

Dekan quickly signed his name on it.

"Let's sign a waiver of liability first."

After signing, Dekan handed the "Disclaimer for Use of Artificial Shadow World Launcher - Risk Awareness Statement" to Frata.

"...Is it necessary?"

A strong sense of unease welled up in Frata's heart.

Signing this document would be entirely detrimental to him.

"It is necessary to follow the rules of Phantom Canyon Duel Mode, but many students skip this step, which is an irregular operation."

Dekan then took out a copy of "Instructions for the Artificial Shadow World Activator," flipped to a certain page, and handed it to Frata.

Frata's lips twitched slightly.

Who the hell has the time to flip through this book?!

Although he was very reluctant to sign the contract, he asked the school janitor next to him, and the janitor's answer confirmed that Dekan was not bluffing him.

This step is usually skipped simply because both sides intend to have a friendly duel.

Since one of the duelists has requested a signature, the rules must be followed.

"Phew, what a brilliant psychological warfare tactic."

Although Frata was uneasy, he quickly realized that Dekan was trying to mess with his mentality before the match.

As long as the sense of pain is completely blocked, there is no danger in the artificial world.

Even if he encounters real danger, he can voluntarily admit defeat, surrender, and leave the Shadow World.

Frata signed it quickly and handed it to the school janitor.

"Alright, can we begin the duel now?"

"Flata asked."

"Hey hey hey, let's start a fun duel!"

Dekan glanced at him, smiled, and stepped into the void gate.

062 Dekan's Dark Deck

Inside Phantom Canyon.

The small, empty island was so calm that you couldn't even feel the wind and waves.

But this seemingly calm and peaceful atmosphere was shattered by the arrival of two figures.

Welcome to Phantom Canyon.

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

The terrain is a small island (approximately 50 meters in diameter), and the pain sensation is 1/4 of the real pain.

If you voluntarily surrender or become completely unconscious and irrecoverable in Phantom Canyon, you will be teleported out of Phantom Canyon.

The duelists start at a distance of 20 meters.

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

"Not bad, the description is more precise now."

Looking at the prompt, Dekan exclaimed in admiration.

For example, the second sentence, compared to the entrance exam, adds "generally speaking".

Dekan calmly put on the [Crown of Thorns] (3x pain, locks health).

He also wore a strange protective suit that covered his entire body, like armor.

[The Broken Poet] He did not rush to summon him.

After all, Frata is a ranged attacker, and the Broken Bard is easily killed by his magic if he's on the field.

He saw Frata in the distance take out a fifth-tier staff during the preparation phase, along with several low-tier functional accessories.