A Newbie Takes the Stage

The final death game would truly determine victory, defeat, life, and death between the Dark Elemental King and the Lich King—and perhaps the ultimate outcome of this expedition for the Dragon Emperor's Treasure.

"It has been a long time since I encountered such a thrilling game, Your Highness Hegel. You are a worthy opponent." Two points of ghostly blue flame flickered in Glorios's eye sockets. "Those first two were merely derivative bonus modes. Deathmatch is the true essence of 'Fateful Showdown.' This round will decide whether we live or die. Do you not need a rest?"

"To an Elemental, life and death are merely transformations of existence. If the soul essence in your phylactery vanishes, even this immortal undead body of yours will be annihilated along with it. If... you wish to rest, I do not mind."

This probing exchange, laden with hidden barbs, signaled that the two sides had already begun their silent clash.

"I think there is no need to continue such meaningless discussion. Let the true outcome speak for itself." With that, Glorios spoke, and the scene on the table changed once more.

The entire space seemed to expand without limit. A castle stood before Hegel and Glorios respectively, representing Order and Chaos. Apart from a certain area around the castles, every other region was shrouded in fog. At this moment, each side had only two cards: the auxiliary cards Wood and Ore. The instant they threw down their cards, a lumberyard and a mine appeared around each castle, flashing as they began operating. Before long, several farmhouse-like buildings appeared around Glorios's castle, while caves appeared before Hegel.

About two minutes later, a card floated above every farmhouse and cave: Farmer (Demon Slave).

The cards swiftly transformed into real people, who entered the lumberyards and mines under