Chapter 99: Dark Demon is Not a Bear Killer
"A hidden ghost on the fifth floor of the castle, at least five-star, right?"
Dark Demon wasn't actually that type of fearlessly brave person.
His calmness stemmed from his confidence in his own magic spirits.
Whether the opponent was five-star, six-star, seven-star...
He had the power to fight!
[Shuckle]'s small body contained incredible power.
Although it had many weaknesses, as long as it was used skillfully, it could stand undefeated.
"Let's test the strength of a five-star hidden ghost first!"
Dark Demon drew two more cards from his card case but didn't rush to summon them.
"Munch, munch!"
To attract the Stuffed Bear Zombie's attention, Shuckle tried its best to provoke it.
However, its body was too small.
The Stuffed Bear Zombie didn't even spare it a glance, just sprinted forward with huge strides.
With a single leap, it actually flew right over Shuckle's head.
Dark Demon's face darkened, and he quickly summoned [Mystic Beast: Eevee].
Eevee materialized in mid-air and barked at it, "Hee-pah!"
This bark was clearly more effective than Shuckle's insectoid chirp.
The Stuffed Bear Zombie stopped in its tracks, raised its fan-sized bear paw, and swatted at Eevee!
If this slap landed, Eevee would surely turn into light on the spot.
Fortunately, it was agile enough to dodge.
"5, 4, 3, 2, 1!"
Dark Demon mentally counted down the normal summon cooldown and immediately began chanting.
Another five seconds later.
[Pride II] activated instantly, and a dark golden light shot towards Eevee.
Eevee, having successfully lured the Stuffed Bear Zombie, its eyes immediately changed, its spirit and demeanor completely transformed.
Although its fur, apart from an emblem appearing on its head, showed no other changes, its inner quality was completely different.
"Baby-Doll Eyes!"
Dark Demon unhesitatingly issued the command.
Dark golden light immediately shone in Eevee's eyes. A condescending arrogance, transmitted through eye contact, entered the Stuffed Bear Zombie's heart.
In that instant, even the five-star ghost, the Stuffed Bear Zombie, couldn't resist the [Baby-Doll Eyes] of the two-star Eevee.
That arrogance, as if looking down on the mortal world from the stars, caused immense frustration in the Stuffed Bear Zombie's heart.
It momentarily lost the desire to attack.
Eevee landed smoothly, panting slightly.
But the effect of [Baby-Doll Eyes] didn't last too long.
After the Stuffed Bear Zombie came to its senses, it suddenly became enraged, opened its mouth, and let out an angry roar.
It finally abandoned its little bear, locking its target onto the Eevee that had subjected it to infinite humiliation!
This was clearly what Dark Demon wanted to see.
Then, the Stuffed Bear Zombie raised its stuffed-animal-form right paw, aimed at its skeleton-form left chest, and with a forceful grab, actually tore out the black heart beating within!
Then, under Dark Demon's incredulous gaze, it used its own heart as a bomb and threw it violently at Eevee!
Finishing move: Black Heart Bomb!
...
"BOOM!"
In the dim corridor, the sound of the explosion echoed for a long time.
The Stuffed Bear Zombie pounded its chest, roaring excitedly.
But after the smoke cleared, what appeared in front was a Shuckle with slightly reduced magic power!
Although the attack power of the [Black Heart Bomb] had exceeded Shuckle's defense capability.
This Stuffed Bear Zombie, even among five-star ghosts, belonged to the top tier.
Eevee, appearing from behind Shuckle, patted its own chest—its facial expression twitched slightly.
It had just used [Mimic], but the mimicked skill required digging out its heart to use, which was really asking too much of a fox!
"Munch, munch!"
Shuckle provoked again.
This time, it finally succeeded in drawing the Stuffed Bear Zombie's hatred.
...
Seeing the Stuffed Bear Zombie's attention completely focused on Shuckle.
Dark Demon finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Settled!
In his opinion, Shuckle's biggest weaknesses were its small size and slow speed.
Even if summoned in a duel, the opponent could largely ignore it.
And once the opponent no longer ignored it, then it was completely over for them.
The Stuffed Bear Zombie before him was undoubtedly an excellent example.
When its anger burned and it rushed towards Shuckle, Shuckle immediately used [Power Split], halving the Stuffed Bear Zombie's power.
The attack that originally surpassed its defense capability suddenly became painless.
The Stuffed Bear Zombie's subsequent "Full-Force Stomp" completely became a "kitten kneading dough."
And after enduring this stomp, Shuckle immediately used [Power Trick], swapping its defense and attack power.
→Attack: 2200
→Defense: ???
A full two thousand two hundred attack power gave [Shuckle] an attack capability surpassing a three-star card.
Its tentacles curled into a fist, and it smashed one onto the Stuffed Bear Zombie's left leg!
"Crack!"
That pale bone leg immediately showed cracks like shattered glass.
The already rotten bone could no longer support the Stuffed Bear Zombie's clumsy body.
Instantly shattered!
...
Without its left foot, the Stuffed Bear Zombie fell down roaring.
Eevee pounced like the wind, bit down on its phosphorescent button eye, and then, with a sharp jerk of its head, tore it off!
With its only eye gone, the Stuffed Bear Zombie could no longer cause any trouble.
Two minutes later, this full five-star hidden ghost was completely eliminated.
[Credits +100]
Eevee leaped lightly, carried in its mouth the gift box down, and presented it to Dark Demon.
Dark Demon took the gift box and gently patted its head. Eevee proudly turned its head away, "Hee-pah!"
...
"What is this?"
Dark Demon, having unwrapped the gift box, saw a black button.
This reminded him of the Stuffed Bear Zombie's button eye.
"Regardless, since it's a drop from a five-star hidden ghost, it must be something extraordinary."
Dark Demon carefully placed it in the interlayer of his card case before turning around.
Just in time to see the little bear, who had picked up the candy bag, sneaking away!
Dark Demon smiled faintly.
When he rushed past Angie just now, he had actually noticed that tiny little dog spirit.
Since she had a spirit from Professor Cynthia protecting her, there was naturally no need to worry about her safety.
After Angie had slipped away, thinking she was unnoticed, Dark Demon continued on his way, specifically targeting lone four-star ghosts!
While gaining points, he also continuously absorbed combat experience through high-intensity battles.
For lower-year students, the masquerade ball actually had many additional values.
In short, he reaped a bountiful harvest.
...
"Hehe."
Professor Lily Laplace, after continuing to observe Dark Demon for a while, also secretly slipped back.
...
The masquerade ball was still ongoing.
Apart from Cuttlefish and Pufferfish, the actions of the other cult members were proceeding relatively smoothly.
Several couples had already disappeared without a sound.
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