There was no need to care about what others thought—just be yourself. Though the "Bloody Saintess" had lost, she had lost with honor!
After that duel, Dark Demon stepped onto the dueling stage.
Stepping onto the platform opposite him was Quintina North, the former Weather Envoy from the Northern Lands, now a student of the Royal Academy, messenger of "Heavenly God Zeus," and one of the World Cup's top twelve Magisters!
It was not their first duel, but considering how rapidly both had progressed, it was not all that different from their first.
As time passed, both of their strengths had undergone earth-shaking changes.
Applause and cheers rang endlessly throughout the venue.
Standing opposite him, Quintina suddenly seemed somewhat hesitant.
After a short while, she raised a hand slightly, gathered her courage, and took the initiative to greet him. "Hi, Dark Demon."
A cool breeze suddenly swept past. Dark shivered for no apparent reason, somewhat surprised. "Hi."
Quintina really did seem completely different from how she had been during the Academy Championship.
Or perhaps this had been her true nature all along.
She was not that old herself, and it was probably difficult for her to make friends at the Royal Academy.
They were already old acquaintances, so it was hardly strange for them to become a little friendlier.
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But after the greeting, things were still as they should be.
As Dark pondered how to respond, Quintina's expression suddenly turned solemn. She opened her mouth and declared, "Domain Expansion!"
"Domain Expansion!" Dark did not hesitate, expanding his Domain at the same time. As their Domains collided, the duel began.
Both duelists entered combat mode.
There was already a trace of Electric-Type nature in Quintina's