The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

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　Robert's challenge was scheduled for 7:30 p.m., after dinner.

　Having decided to accept the challenge, Dark certainly didn't want to lose.

　He's a professional at cramming at the last minute.

　As the sun sets, the clouds on the horizon roll like waves, their vibrant orange-red hues as dazzling as a rainbow.

　As dusk approached, Darke finally picked up his Magic Chess set, like a lone warrior who had crammed for three days before an exam and rushed to the exam hall. He walked out of the dormitory, down the stairs, and into the common room.

　Doron and Pistan, the onlookers, had been waiting in the common room for three years and then another three years.

　When they saw him come down, they immediately erupted in excitement.

　"They're here! They're really here!"

　"There's a good show to watch!"

　"The opponent is that Robert, right? Robert is the only one who plays Magic Chess quite well."

　“Dark is a beginner. So far, the only person he has ever beaten in a game against him is Doron.”

　"After all, it's Duolong."

　"What's the big deal? Being bad at Magic Chess isn't shameful!"

　"He's anxious, he's anxious!"

　"Don't keep firing at him. Dark won because of that [Vampire Vlad]."

　"That piece is too powerful!"

　"I've always felt this game was unfair."

　"Yes, for Robert."

　Dak never imagined that one day he would become the subject of gossip.

　Perhaps this is what they call karma!

　He simply waved to Doron and Pistan, smiling, and said, "Let's go together."

　Duolong immediately exclaimed with delight, "Let's go together!"

　Then, a group of first-year students, including several upperclassmen, emerged from the tower of the Noble Academy.

　They drove leisurely to the dueling classroom.

　When they arrived at the dueling classroom, they found a large number of people from the Knights Academy already waiting in the classroom!

　Robert was sandwiched in the middle, forcing a dry laugh.

　He originally only wanted to challenge Dark to a duel.

　But no one knows exactly where the problem occurred, which has become common knowledge within the Knights' Academy.

　And so, the first-year boys of the Knight Academy gathered here, waiting for their opponents to arrive.

　With so many people around, there are many things you want to say but can't.

　Robert originally intended to use the game to show Dark that relying on counterfeit chess pieces for victory was unsustainable.

　His intentions were definitely good.

　However, information related to Vlad the vampire is not to be shared.

　Therefore, he couldn't tell others why he thought the chess piece was a counterfeit.

　Moreover, he didn't actually want to mention it to others.

　Damaging Dac's reputation would not benefit him.

　He might even feel guilty about it.

　You see, Dak was his savior.

　And three times!

　But at this time.

　The arrow is already drawn and nocked.

　Have to send it!

Chapter 298 Darkdemon's Divine Move (4k)

　"They're coming!"

　Witt Gold gripped Robert's shoulder and whispered in his ear.

　He could keenly sense that the game had started to go wrong from a certain point onward.

　Robert now represents not just himself, but the entire group of first-year boys at Knights College!

　For a long time, the first-year students of the Noble Academy, relying on the presence of Dark Demon, had been dominating the Knight Academy.

　They suffered a major setback in the rookie competition a long time ago.

　Many people may not say it, but they remember it in their hearts.

　The students of the Knights Academy are renowned for their bravery and fierce competitiveness. They will do anything, even if they know it's impossible, let alone when there's a clear chance of victory!

　Robert's chess skills were among the best in the entire first year.

　Facing a newcomer like Dak, who's only recently become a star, is like a sixth grader bullying a first grader—there's no way they could possibly lose.

　There are many tactics in Magic Chess, and you can't dominate the battlefield with just one powerful level 3 piece.

　If Robert can capitalize on his advantage, his chances of winning are enormous!

　Robert, on whom high hopes were placed, suddenly widened his eyes. When he saw Dak Dimon leading a large group of boys from the aristocratic college into the classroom, he knew that Dak had encountered a similar situation.

　He blinked, trying to find common ground in Dark's eyes.

　But he did not succeed.

　Because Dark was pleased with the large number of people following him.

　In order to spread the fame of "Vlad the Vampire" beyond its original circle.

　He not only wants to win.

　We must win big!

　With Vlad the Vampire at the core, a resounding victory awaits!

　Darksbo, upon entering the classroom, showed no fear despite the gathering of Knight Academy students.

　He walked straight into the crowd, pushed aside the students blocking Robert's way, and said to Robert, "I'm here! When does it start?"

　Robert's jumbled thoughts vanished the moment he heard the question.

　His eyes lit up, and he said, "Now."

　Dark waved his hand and said, "That's good, I'm in a hurry."

　It's true that we're in a hurry.

　He also planned to complete the arithmetic textbook today.

　But at first glance, it sounds like a provocation.

　Robert himself didn't pay much attention, but the Knights Academy students behind him erupted in an instant!

　Of course, based on the prestige that Dark had subtly built up among the first-year students, they didn't lash out at Dark, but instead targeted...

　The students of the House of Nobles behind Dak.

　The two boys from different colleges clashed for what seemed like the umpteenth time, their eyes burning with tension, the atmosphere gradually escalating, as if...

　They could be fighting hand-to-hand at any time!

　Dak moved a stool to one end of the desk, then opened the chess box and took out the folding chessboard inside.

　Although Robert, who was opposite him, also carried a chessboard, upon seeing Dark's board, he couldn't help but take it out.

　idea.

　The prices of the two chessboards differ by at least two times.

　Although Robert paid nearly five hundred credits to buy the entire set of magical chess pieces, it was naturally incomparable to the magical chessboard used by the two professors.

　This is the opening.

　He lost the first point in terms of momentum.

　Dark asked, "'According to the rules you mentioned in your challenge, best of three, right?'"

　Robert replied cautiously, "Yes."

　No matter the type of competition, novice players always seem to have an inexplicable stroke of luck.

　He was determined to win this match, and since he didn't want to suffer an unexpected defeat, he naturally wanted to increase the number of games played to improve his margin for error.

　“Alright,” Dark nodded. “Once a move is made, there’s no going back.”

　Robert: "Once a move is made, there's no going back!"

　So the two sides set up their formations and, without any further words, began their battle!

　at the same time.

　Doron, standing behind Dak, and Witt, standing behind Robert, also locked eyes.

　If the atmosphere hadn't been so serious, the two would definitely have played a game right there and then!

　"Boom!"

　As the magical chessboard was activated by magic, a small thundercloud appeared above it, transforming the central squares into grids.

　It was a minefield that would be impassable under normal circumstances.

　Two bridges emerge from the chessboard, traversing the minefield and connecting both sides.

　On the chessboard, various terrain features appear one after another, and the castles of both sides rise accordingly, starting with a simple "level 1" castle.

　Easy Castle.

　As the game progresses and players fulfill specific rules, the castle will automatically upgrade and become more magnificent.

　Dark, playing like a novice, took three level 1 pieces from the board and placed them around the castle.

　Inside.

　This time, he started with [Light Spirit].

　All three level 1 [Light Spirits] are Priest class, each possessing a unique healing ultimate skill.

　When they are present at the same time, they will receive the "Life Sharing" buff!

　The three pieces can share the damage, and they cannot be killed by a single piece unless they are all defeated.

　Once Dark's health drops to a certain level, he can use a healing ultimate skill that can be used once per [Light Spirit] to raise his health back up.

　The three chess pieces I got from Professor Sylph are incredibly resilient and extremely rare in the Level 1 realm.

　These three level 1 pieces alone are enough to inspire envy.

　The students of the House of Nobles were seeing Dark use this combination for the first time.

　"It's actually a chess piece combination that's significantly stronger than those three level 1 goblins!"

　Doron, who had played against Dak, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

　He suddenly realized why Dark was so calm and composed; it was probably due to his confidence in his wealth, which was enough to overwhelm any technology.

　Damn whales!

　The students of the Knights College immediately realized the problem.

　Darko Dimon has a huge advantage over them: he has a huge number of credits!

　The difference in credit hours results in an overall difference in the quality of the chess pieces.

　Once this quality gap crosses the threshold, even a god-like player would be powerless to stop it.

　They couldn't help but look at Robert with concern—Robert wasn't exactly a high achiever!