Regardless of the overall standards of Spirit Magister Academy and War Totem Academy, Croy and Grace, standing at the pinnacle, were absolutely not weak.
Both of them were very likely to become his opponents in the third round.
If the first and second rounds were team matches meant to test an academy's overall strength, then the third round was a stage dedicated entirely to showcasing individual ability.
Under the active rules, even a single person could win victory for their academy. Both Croy and Grace were opponents who demanded caution.
After the exchange of trash talk, the duel quickly began.
As usual, Croy activated "Moon of the Miniature Garden" at the very start, then immediately slipped into the shadows and vanished without a sound.
But Grace had come prepared. Blessed by the "Hero Soul Imperial Lion," he could not only have the "Hero Soul" possess a Magic Spirit, but also have it possess himself, gaining the Imperial Lion's combat abilities and special Ultimate Move.
In this duel, he had the "Hero Soul" possess his own body directly. He then summoned the Weapon Card "Imperial Lion Sword," gripped the longsword in hand, closed his eyes, and used "Mind's Eye" to sense his surroundings.
This "Mind's Eye" was a combat technique developed by the Imperial Lion through its five senses. It could maximize his perception and help him catch Croy Artemis as he moved through the moon shadows!
Grace's judgment was not wrong. The moment he activated "Mind's Eye," he indeed detected traces of Croy's movement.
His eyes remained shut, his expression calm. When Croy suddenly emerged from the shadow at his side to attack, he struck in an instant!
That slash carried the force of thunder. Not only did it block Croy's assault, but it also sent him flying.
Grace snapped