Chapter 68: The holder of the divine weapon
"Ahhhhhhhhh——!"
Brutally insta-slashed by Arcana Knight Joker , Luka's petite body was sent flying by the impact force, coincidentally crashing onto her huge suitcase.
Although it was unclear what was packed inside that suitcase, it did serve as a good cushioning effect.
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!"
"Arcana Knight Joker... so strong!"
"We won, it's Fusion Academy's victory!"
The students, recovering from their surprise, erupted in thunderous cheers towards Aisha Carlos at the curtain call.
"That's great, Xiao Ai won!"
"Truly worthy of being the rival I've set my sights on!"
Yilin and Kevin, also caught up in inexplicable excitement, even high-fived in tacit understanding.
Neither of them knew why they were so happy just for winning a practical combat test duel.
But anyway, it just felt incredibly satisfying.
Conversely, Luka, slumped on the suitcase, had a face full of bewilderment and stupor.
"To think I'd lose to the holder of the Millennium Puzzle , I was really careless... Maybe the consumption recently has been a bit too much, I need to go back and rest first."
Directly exchanging souls, Luka Srlent switched back from the state of being dominated by the Millennium Ring.
"Eeeh? Slipping away just like that? That's too irresponsible, my other self!"
Even though it wasn't a Shadow Game she lost, just an ordinary practical combat test, it had to be said that it was still quite a blow to Luka herself.
The holders of other Millennium Items in this world actually possessed such strength.
This was also the first time Luka had such an awareness after obtaining the Millennium Ring... that Duelists of the same type as herself might be stronger than her.
At this moment, in Luka's mind, the voice of the Millennium Ring sounded once again.
"The souls for sacrificing to the Phantom Demons are not yet complete; duels of this level are merely small skirmishes. Silently wait for the time to come; the revived Phantom Demons will devour all the spirits, allowing us to dominate this continent."
"You say wait silently?" Luka said dissatisfiedly: "Then what was the point of me specifically transferring to Fusion Academy?"
She originally thought she'd have a chance to reap the soul of a fellow Millennium Item holder, and incidentally pocket another Millennium Item, which was why Luka transferred from an elite place like Xyz Academy to this Fusion Academy, which in her eyes was full of trash.
"Giving up on making a move just like that, my other self? Want to try again?" Luka pressed unwillingly.
"If victory cannot be confirmed, acting rashly will only expose more. In today's duel, I think the opponent has already noticed something. Figuring out how to feign ignorance is the most crucial thing right now."
"You say, feign ignorance..."
Holders of Millennium Items can sense each other. During the duel, the change in Luka's soul state was felt with incomparable clarity by You Ling , and even Aisha herself.
But fortunately, the Millennium Ring's main body was not exposed; merely relying on feelings was not enough to directly assert her identity as a Dark Duelist.
After all, once the identity of a Dark Duelist is exposed, this kind of identity that can only walk in the shadows and clearly violates the laws and regulations of the Elf Continent, even if she were the daughter of an imperial noble, would cause troublesome problems.
In short, the top priority now is to vehemently deny the existence of the Millennium Ring.
As long as the Millennium Ring itself isn't exposed, then even if Aisha Carlos suspects her later, as long as she insists on denying it, even if she strips naked for a body search, no evidence can be found.
"Student Luka."
Hmph? So she's finally walking towards me. As Duelists of the same type, instead of choosing to stay away, Aisha Carlos actually chooses to approach me.
(ー_ー) Isn't this only natural, I've already lost the duel.
Quickly getting up from the suitcase, Luka skillfully put on her signature commercial smile.
"I lost, student Aisha, you're so amazing, heehee~"
The smile exclusive to this angelically pure face, without even a tiny speck of dark flaw.
A smile of utmost goodness and beauty, unblemished, enough to melt away all suspicion.
Seeing such a smile, Luka didn't believe Aisha would still question her.
How could a Dark Duelist appear as pure and innocent as herself.
Absolutely impossible!
"Student Luka, allow me to ask, do you also have a Millennium Item on you?"
"Huh?"
She actually asked so directly.
Luka's proudly pure smile had no effect whatsoever.
Of course, if it were Aisha herself asking, she might have had her suspicions dispelled by Luka's innocent and cute demeanor.
But who was You Ling?
No women in his heart, drawing the sword naturally divine ( an internet meme/saying implying focus and skill when not distracted by romance).
"Let me ask you, during the duel, did you exchange souls with the spirit in a Millennium Item?"
"No no no, h-how could there be, be such a thing. Student Aisha, your words, I completely don't understand them."
Luka shook her head like a rattle drum; since acting cute didn't work, then just insisting on denial would suffice. Anyway, the other party couldn't find any evidence.
"Luka doesn't know anything~"
Aisha: "(•ω•`.) Mr. You Ling, she said she doesn't know anything."
Why are you imitating that deliberately cute tone, it doesn't suit you at all.
You Ling: "It's about what I expected. Even if I asked, Luka Srlent wouldn't possibly admit it."
The matter of having no evidence at all, not only did the opponent understand, You Ling's side also understood.
Whether it was the feeling of soul exchange during the duel, or the wind chime sound ringing three times, only You Ling and Aisha noticed it.
And this couldn't serve as decisive evidence to prove the Millennium Ring was on Luka.
After all, in most people's eyes, what just transpired was merely an unusually intense practical combat duel test between Aisha and Luka.
No one could possibly imagine that by the end of the fight, both sides were no longer themselves.
Without evidence, and unable to obtain the truth through questioning, it was merely a waste of time.
Soul exchange, You Ling simply returned Aisha's body.
"Anyway, be sure to be careful, Aisha."
You Ling, returning to the Millennium Puzzle, didn't forget to remind.
Regardless, the probability of Luka Srlent being a Millennium Item holder, or even the holder of the Millennium Ring, was very high.
Under normal circumstances, for such a dangerous individual, no matter how cute her appearance, You Ling would definitely hope Aisha could keep her distance.
However, the most critical reality now, You Ling only re-realized when he saw the suitcase behind Luka, which was a circle larger than her own petite body.
This person seems to have been assigned to the same dormitory room as Aisha.
Clearly wanting to maintain distance, yet as a result, they were getting closer and closer.
The legendary fate that holders of Millennium Items will inevitably attract each other.
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