But Dulong, along with all the second-year students of the Noble House, did not believe that Dark could defeat them because of this.
"Overestimating himself."
"Trying to stop a chariot with a mantis's arms."
"An ant trying to shake a tree."
The second-year Noble House students sneered, showing their mockery without restraint.
Dulong even shouted at Dark, "Teach him a lesson!"
As for Dark Dimon himself, after a brief moment of surprise, he revealed an interested smile.
He had originally planned to find Professor Sylph next and confirm the matter of the "third party." But since Victor Gaude had used the momentum of his championship victory to issue him a direct challenge, he did not mind playing another round with him.
Moreover, Victor Gaude's "second consciousness" felt markedly different from Angus Jeffrey's.
He also wanted to use this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of it and see exactly what this "second consciousness" of his was.
"Harry Potter, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, Pokémon..."
Titles that had been "borrowed" in the original works flashed through Dark's mind one after another as he considered what it might mean if Victor Gaude's anomaly also existed within the original script.
Then, an idea gradually took shape in his mind.
But just as he was about to organize it in his thoughts, he suddenly heard his own name.
On the Duelist Platform, Victor Gaude's voice rose passionately. "That person—only by defeating him can I truly deserve to be called the champion of this 'Silver Cup'! I know many of the audience are probably completely confused and have no idea who I'm talking about. But that's fine. You'll find out soon enough. Right, Dark Dimon?"
Around Dark's seat on the Ring Belt, everyone's gazes suddenly turned toward him.
He sighed softly, thinking that Victor was still