"So Dark Games had tricks like that, too?"
Princess Rosa and Atali felt they had learned something new.
Domuan, out in the dueling arena, had no leisure for such thoughts.
While everyone discussed it, he was the sacrifice placed on the field.
The Card Association's High Mages had swapped out a card for him, placing the Legendary Card Adventurer Doze, which possessed a Pact Spirit.
Yet whether Xingtian's standing was too high for Adventurer Doze's Pact Spirit to contend with, or his own nerves were stretched too tight, he suddenly found even breathing difficult.
The headless figure stared fixedly at Domuan with the eyes on his chest, as though he already regarded him as prey.
Domuan felt immense pressure, and despite himself, he grew increasingly tense.
"Don't be nervous. Try treating it like an ordinary match..."
A High Mage from the Card Association noticed something was wrong and offered encouragement.
Domuan swallowed. I'll do my best...
After a short while, he finally steadied himself, played a card from his hand, and bestowed the effect of Shield Spell upon the face-up Adventurer Doze on the field.
At the same time, he laid a magic trap, concealing a means of counterattacking when the chance arose.
"My turn is over."
Domuan announced it.
The host called out, "Contestant Domuan has ended his turn. Now it's contestant Selad's turn. Let's see what he has planned!
"Oh, heavens! Talmud and Gian on the field have knelt down. They're praying devoutly!
"Xingtian... Xingtian has cut off their heads!"
A tidal roar swept through the stands.
Everyone expressed their shock.
"Cleave-Head Spell activates! After slaying his targets, Xingtian receives a blessing upon his blade..."
Amid Selad's booming laughter, ribbons of bloody light shot into the air from the necks of the two warrior Heroic Spirits.
That bloody