A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

Captured by the tense atmosphere, Sera, who had been motionless for a long time, breathed slowly and heavily under Mr. Orange's worried gaze. In the enemy's happy eyes, she responded to the Mud Colossus with words of enlightenment.

"It's okay. I won't lose to myself in this battle no matter what."

Instead of letting the power of the ritual complete the card drawing on her behalf, Sera's eyes fell on the floating deck of cards. Next, she would use her actions to prove her bond with Shadowverse.

Her delicate fingers rested lightly on the smooth back of the card, feeling everything contained in the small card. The girl's blue eyes revealed a brave determination. From the tiny touch of her hand, she understood the true name of the card.

jingle--

The invisible pulse instantly turned into a discernible entity beside her ear, but there was no time to fully analyze it. Sera, who had not even seen her right hand draw the card, had already taken a picture of it.

The rumbling sound was deafening, and the shaking earth carried the majestic mountains on its back and entered the realm of the ceremony in the posture of a dragon beast. With the help of evolution, the giant statue that also absorbed the essence of the earth rose up.

[Earth Dragon Beast·Evolution], 5/7, Guardian.

[Guardian Colossus] x3, 3/3, guardian and untargetable.

This damn sense of security is great!

"I still have 1 mana left, but there's no need to use it. My turn ends here. It's your turn, 'Voljano'."

"Tsk, this struggling posture is really ugly to the extreme."

Responding coldly to Sera's words, "Voggiano" decided to use deeper despair to make Sera completely give up.

"My turn—"

63. Return to Roots

——「伏贾诺」的第六个回合，能量值6（5→6），手牌数（4→5），进化点数1.

The power of the ritual automatically drew cards, bringing the number of cards in "Vojano's" hand to 5. Of these 5 cards, Sera remembered clearly that 2 were already exposed.

The 1-cost [Gale Demon-Breaking Bug] and the 0-cost [Natara's Great Tree], only the other 3 cards whose identities are unknown are the key to determining victory or defeat.

But even with the unknowns of 3 cards, it is still very difficult to break through the 4 guardian minions on my field.

Just as Sera was thinking about how "Vugiano" would break through her lineup, "Vugiano"'s choice had already been revealed through his operation.

"The second one [Rest in the Wilderness]."

The green light that restored his health fell on his unique symbol and immediately became nutrients for the dead vines and muddy water, but the upper limit was still 20, and the newly added [Natara Tree] was quickly taken by him.

A total of two [Big Trees of Natala] appeared on the field one after another. The trees representing nature had just grown but decayed because their nutrients were taken away by the later trees. The farewell song of its amulet card was also activated.

"Because there can only be one [Natara's Great Tree] on the field, when the second [Natara's Great Tree] enters the battlefield, the first [Natara's Great Tree] will be destroyed. Based on its effect, I can draw one card."

The new card, with 4 energy points, made "Vojano" grin at the sight of it.

"Spell Card [Glorious Wings], since I've already used more than two cards this turn, I can draw two cards from the deck based on the effect."

So far, no attack has been launched, but instead a round of fierce card replenishment has been carried out. With only 2 energy points left, "Vojano" seems to be unable to fight back, but Sera thought of a card that determines damage based on the number of cards used.

In my impression, most fairies who play with insects will have this card.

"Your guardian follower is quite good, but that's all."

To suppress something first and then praise it, after "Vojano"'s meaningless words, the card that drastically reduced the situation appeared.

"[Alia's Whirlwind]!"

A green wind that was out of tune with the darkness suddenly blew up, carrying the natural breath of flowers from afar. Following the guidance of a fairy princess, it harmed all the followers on the field regardless of friend or foe.

"Because I don't have any minions on the field, this card will only cause damage to you!"

Watching the followers struggling in the whirlwind with a sneer, "Vogiano" saw the scene he had expected.

The three [Guardian Colossi] died suddenly, and the injured [Earth Dragon] roared in anger, but could not hurt "Voljano" at all.

[Earth Dragon Beast Evolution], 5/3.

"End of round."

The voice symbolizing the end came out of the enemy's mouth. At the same time, terrible noises followed almost immediately. The footsteps of a certain existence shook the earth, and the earth-shaking feeling that was no longer an illusion acted on the ritual field, making the Mud Colossus and Sera feel mentally dizzy.

And "Voggiano" was leisurely staring at the prey that seemed to be in his pocket.

——塞拉的第六个回合，能量值7（6→7），手牌数（5→6），进化点数2.

Just like the previous round, cards were drawn manually. With the increasingly smooth feel, Sera drew the card she wanted.

There is still no combination in my hand that can lead to victory directly, so I can only suppress the opponent through the simplest field-laying attack for the time being, hoping that the opponent will be severely targeted by the dealer.

She raised her hand with great momentum, and clear mana gathered on the Green Bud Staff in her left hand. Sera, who was using the card effect herself, wanted to kill the man directly, but she only fired a magic missile of ridiculous size.

"Due to the effect of [Magic Missile], I deal 1 damage directly to you, and I draw 1 card."

Vugiano's HP: 20 → 19.

"What can such a weak attack do?"

Ignoring the barking of "Vojano", Sera continued with her operations.

"Use the newly drawn [Manalya Defense] to summon 1 Dust Colossus to the field and give it the Guard effect."

"Then, it's the [Craftsman's Flash of Thought], choosing two cards to add to your hand."

The sound of cards being output and obtained was endless. The refreshing feeling was the charm of Shadowverse. Then, Sera played the crucial fourth card of this round.

"The power that Arisa and Latica gave me! [Intertwined Determination]!"

The golden-bordered card exploded after receiving sufficient mana, and the bond of friendship connected the hearts of the three people. Based on the three cards already used in this round, [Interwoven Determination] had a new effect.

Latica's Embrace deals 1 damage to an enemy minion; Arisa's Guidance summons 3 fairies to the field; Sera's Blessing gives all of her minions on the field a +2/+1 effect.

[Earth Dragon Beast Evolution], Guardian, 5/3 → 6/4.

[Dust Colossus], Guardian, 2/2 → 3/3.

【妖精】x2，1/1→2/2.

"And because it's the fourth card of this turn, [Seasons' Avatar] returns during my turn!"

The immortal tree man solidified from the illusion and stepped into Sera's last minion on the field. Although he did not receive any enhancement, his own power was revealed in this sixth round!

[Incarnation of the Four Seasons], Guardian, 1/1→5/3.

"Earth Draco, launch a direct attack on "Vojano"!"

The dragon beast crawling on the ground did not have wings to soar in the sky, but it had a majestic body given by the earth and time. Pure violence was swung down by its huge feet, and the violent hurricane hit "Vugiano" fiercely.

A dark gas spread over the summer elf's body. When "Vojano", who had retreated several steps, raised his head grimly, Sera's luxurious lineup on the field glared back fiercely, forcing him to grit his teeth.

Vugiano's HP: 19 → 13.

"My turn is over."

There are still enough cards in hand, and the combined attack power of all the players on the field can send "Vugiano" to hell in the next round. Now, the pressure is on "Vugiano".

"hehe."

The low laughter gradually became arrogant, with a hint of hysterical madness, and the graceful "Voggiano" said coldly.

"Don't think you can defend yourself like this. These followers guarding you are completely vulnerable."

"In this forest, no matter how long-lived a tree-man may be, or how wise a sage may be, they will eventually fall into the abyss."

——「伏贾诺」的第七个回合，能量值7（6→7），手牌数（4→5），进化点数1.

"I use the spell card, [Return to Roots], and say goodbye to your followers."

Behind the words that were spoken word by word was a darkness that was extremely deep.

64. The Dirty Abyss

[Return to Roots], a 7-cost spell card, effect: returns all minions of both players to their respective hands.

The effect of the table flip card was simple and crude. Once used, the invisible force acted on all the followers, including the [Incarnation of the Four Seasons]. All five of Sera's followers were rolled back, which was a recycling of resources. In an instant, she had to accept the outcome of the complete annihilation of her lineup.

Click.

Since there are already 5 cards in hand, plus the 5 recovered follower cards, the number of cards in hand has exceeded the limit of 9 cards, causing the last returning [Incarnation of the Four Seasons] to explode into powder.

But this is not important. The return effect of [Incarnation of the Four Seasons] is given to the main combatant when leaving the field. As long as 4 more cards are used within a round, the immortal tree man can return again.

Thinking quickly, Sera analyzed the situation after clearing the field. Knowing that the opponent's winning method should be the Demon-Breaking Worm, she confirmed the priority of using the guardian minion in her turn, but in the next moment, she suddenly felt the darkness deep in her soul.

It wasn't painful, or rather, no pain could surpass Zaijie's trial, but Sera did feel that something was missing.

Courage, will and even the driving force from the soul will be washed away by the dirty water, leaving the whole person with only an empty shell.

Sera's health changed from 20 to 15.

"Can we still fight? Although we haven't truly entered this realm yet, facing this kind of attack, most people would have collapsed long ago."

The pale golden pupils reflected Sera's dazed look. Even "Vojano" had to admit the resilience of the person in front of him.

The illusory muddy water seeped into the domain, not only flowing in from the deep darkness outside the domain, but also gushing out from the icon showing the life value of "Vojano", dyeing the place where He was in a vague darkness.

Cold, stagnant, and hopeless, the deep devil rises from the bottom of the abyss. Even if it is a dark source that has not yet taken shape, its crawling figure is just the tip of the iceberg and can cause anyone who peeks into it to sink forever.

"End of round."

——塞拉的第七个回合，能量值8（7→8），手牌数（9→9），进化点数2.

What just... happened?

The manual card drawing action had been forgotten, and the card drawing performed by the ritual was carried out automatically, but the new card was shattered into useless powder just like the previous [Incarnation of the Four Seasons].

Her eyes, trying to find the answer, were a little dull, and her not very flexible eyeballs regained their former agility after blinking. After confirming that her health was deducted for no reason, Sera, with a dizzy head, stretched out her hand and wanted to touch the card she had prepared to use.

But her thinking was a moment too slow, causing her hand to stop in front of her eyes for unknown reasons. It was not until she heard the worried voice of the Mud and Dust Colossus that Sera remembered the previous answer.

"Don't worry, Mr. Orange."

Gradually, clarity of mind emerged, and the resilience deeply ingrained in her heart made her understand the dangerous situation. Sera forced herself to act immediately, and soon, the high-quality guardian follower reappeared in an evolved form, along with the three good brothers it summoned after the evolution.

[Earth Dragon Beast·Evolution], 5/7, Guardian.

[Guardian Colossus] x3, 3/3, guardian and untargetable.

The 5 energy cost was dissipated. Sera thought carefully, looked at the incomparable darkness in front of her, and used the card selected by [Craftsman's Flash] again.

"[Armed Enhancement], since we have more than 10 minions on the field so far, trigger the synergy 10 effect, giving my selected [Guardian Colossus] +4/+4 enhancement."

One of them is the [Guardian Colossus], 3/3→7/7, guardian and unselectable.

"My turn is over."

The ending of what could be called a disastrous wall-building operation was indeed an impeccable move in terms of the scene, but in the deteriorating card game, Sera seemed too young and naive.

——「伏贾诺」的第八个回合，能量值8（7→8），手牌数（4→5），进化点数1.

The calm and effortless card-drawing action ended. For the first time in the game, "Vojano", who was manually drawing cards in the game, grabbed the card at the top of the deck that was flowing with thick darkness. The sound of "tsk tsk tsk" was transmitted to Sera's ears through the darkness.

"If you had stopped struggling earlier and let yourself be torn apart by the Demon-Breaking Bug, you could have left more calmly instead of facing the deepest despair here."

"It's a little undignified to do this to a young man, but when I think of the rich rewards that will come after victory, I'm so excited that I can hardly control myself."

My sight couldn't penetrate the gradually thickening darkness and the gradually turbid swamp, but I could imagine something through the trembling voice. The voice, no longer female, was exceptionally powerful, like the low roar of an ancient beast.

The [Earth Dragon Beast] let out a low growl of confrontation, and the [Guardian Colossus] stood like a soldier ready for battle, loyally guarding in front of Sera.

However, Sera now roughly understood what she would face.

Like "Druut", who is active in the ritual duel called Shadowverse as the "Incarnation of the Four Seasons", the existence called "Voljano" will now also come to the game.