Chapter 95: Dark Demon Turns the Tide
This was the first time Dark Demon had tried [Mimic] in actual combat.
For Eevee, which only had 100 mana points, the [Mimic] skill, costing a full 100 mana, was originally only usable as a final blow before fainting, much like [Last Word].
But with the boost from the Energy Potion, it successfully used [Mimic] while still standing.
Until the next time it used [Mimic], [Water Whip] became its fixed skill.
Unlike the mermaid's [Water Whip], when Eevee mimicked and used it, it consciously rotated the water elements forming the whip, causing the power of [Water Whip] to surge, shattering the mermaid's whip instead.
Then, it continued to manipulate the rotating whip, striking towards the mermaid like a snake!
"Waah!"
The mermaid shrieked again, drawing a second whip from the water, but it was still mercilessly shattered.
Eevee's [Water Whip] lashed fiercely against its body, sending it flying backward!
Giving it a taste of its own medicine!
"Hee-haw!"
(I am Southern Eevee!)
...
[Credits +20]
[Credits +60]
Regrettably, the Goblin disguised as a student was merely an ordinary two-star ghost.
Dark Demon stuffed the Goblin's last ripple—an apple candy—into DemiDevimon's mouth, forcefully pushing away the clinging creature, and then strode towards where the murloc had dissipated.
A small gift box floated quietly.
He opened the gift box and, sure enough, obtained a murloc scale!
The magical aura emanating from the fish scale was exceptionally strong.
Although, like the Harpy feather, it wasn't an extremely precious rare resource, for first-year students who found it difficult to obtain credits, this was already a very good reward.
Dark Demon also placed this scale into his card case, a smile appearing on his face.
Whether he would use it in the future or not, he would collect it for now.
...
In less than half an hour.
Dark Demon's credits went from +0 to +170, leaping to the bottom of the first-year Nobles' House rankings.
He paid no attention to this and continued exploring with gusto.
Those hidden ghosts were unexpectedly interesting.
...
The masquerade ball's revelry had already gone on for a full hour.
Students from all six grades had continuously dispersed during this hour, spreading out from the areas normally used for classes to every corner of the castle.
In an unknown, dark corner, sixteen cult members gathered one after another.
When the last one, Pufferfish, finally arrived, the leader, Mr. Sea Star, emerged from the shadows.
"The repair of the goddess statue is complete. It is time."
"Take up your arms, holy war!"
"Victory will ultimately be ours."
"Let those bastards know who the real winner is."
"It's time to pay the price."
"For the goddess!"
"The Cult will prevail!"
"The time has come!"
...
The sixteen cult members abruptly threw off their black robes that covered their entire bodies, revealing the leather suits underneath.
Attire that would normally be considered heretical was commonplace during the masquerade ball.
After encouraging each other, they dispersed in pairs.
...
"Why is it you?"
"Why is it you?"
Cuttlefish, assigned to go with Pufferfish.
Pufferfish, assigned to go with Cuttlefish.
The two disliked each other but still advanced together.
The road ahead was definitely not smooth; only by helping each other could they move forward with difficulty.
...
Cuttlefish took out a list prepared in advance by the Cult. The list was densely packed with the names of couples, all deemed heretics by the Cult.
Pufferfish also had a list in his hand.
Their objective was, within ten minutes, to select at least three couples from this list and first confirm if their feelings were genuine.
Only couples with genuine feelings were qualified to become living sacrifices for the All Saints' Adoration.
If they were merely fake couples putting on a show, they were human scum unworthy of even being sacrifices!
"Let's start with this second-year couple. I've been paying attention to their whereabouts."
Scott, beneath the Cuttlefish suit, revealed an extremely gloomy expression.
This couple were his classmates in the second-year Nobles' House.
Day after day, every single day, they flaunted their affection in front of him!
He had wanted to strangle them more than once.
Now, he finally had the chance!
Pufferfish: "Wait, Cuttlefish, why don't we start with the first-year couples? They're more naive and weaker."
Cuttlefish said grimly, "Don't you know that newbies are monsters?"
Pufferfish: "!"
...
Marley and Bruder from the second year were a pair of childhood sweethearts who had been together since they were little, the kind whose marriage was arranged before they were born.
They were born together, grew up together, and received invitations from St. Marian Academy together.
Their families were already old friends, and there were instances of intermarriage in their ancestry.
This time, strengthening the ties through marriage was something both sets of parents were very willing to see.
And they themselves were very satisfied with each other.
At least, before being exposed to more of the dazzling world, they were still in the state of foolish lovers who only had eyes for each other.
Precisely because of this, once they got into that state, they would start showing off their affection regardless of the occasion, often dealing critical blows to others.
Scott had had enough of them!
He was going to capture them, send them to the temple, and let the goddess deliver her final judgment upon them!
The flames of jealousy burned hotter and hotter.
Anger accumulated more and more.
Scott could only find temporary peace by hiding himself in the cold leather suit.
"Found them!"
That pair of dogs finally appeared in his field of vision.
Scott narrowed his eyes.
During the masquerade ball event, these two had actually hidden on an outdoor bridge, enjoying the romantic moonlight bath.
"Is it them?"
At some point, flames had also ignited in Pufferfish's eyes.
"It's them. But it's not time to act yet. First, we need to confirm if their feelings are genuine."
A wicked smile appeared on the corner of Scott's mouth.
...
Anna and Angie ran recklessly through the empty castle.
The two little princesses, one in a teddy bear costume and the other in a little tiger costume, chased each other playfully.
Any ghosts daring to spy on them nearby were all driven away by the glares of Headmistress Cynthia's two spirits.
With the internal turmoil in the kingdom escalating, the two little princesses, who would only have inheritance rights after reaching adulthood, were not at the center of the power struggle.
But as daughters of the Second Royal Consort, they still represented the forces behind the Second Royal Consort.
Although they usually appeared mischievous, they were actually very clear-headed.
The eldest princess, Elisa, was born to the Empress and possessed the greatest legitimacy.
The eldest prince, Charles, was born to the First Royal Consort and was the kingdom's only male heir.
If the eldest princess ascended the throne, then the status of women would rise.
If the eldest prince ascended the throne, they would still be incredibly noble, but they would lack autonomy in matters such as marriage.
So they temporarily showed a preference for the eldest princess.
Anna, who had run to a castle window, suddenly her eyes lit up.
"Angie, there's a cuttlefish over there!"
"It"
________________________________________
If you want more chapters, please consider supporting my page on Patreon. with 30 advanced chapters available on Patreon
patreon.com/Leanzin