[Card Name: Bear Den]
[Type: Spirit Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Animal Species]
[Attribute: Normal-type]
[Mana: 300]
[Attack: 0]
[Defense: 1200]
[Ultimate Move: Three Little Bears]
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The collapsed [Bear Den].
The three little bears hiding within it.
When the eaves that sheltered them from the wind and rain were suddenly lost, the three little bears did not panic. Instead, they continued to give their all for their master.
It was just that with their Magic, Attack, and Defense stats all at a mere 100, what they could accomplish was extremely limited.
The brave little bear that charged at the [Snowfield Giant] merely slammed its head against the giant's ankle before being bounced back by the recoil, landing on its butt.
Although the other two little bears were trying their best to push the Magic Sphere, their short little legs couldn't move fast at all, making their movement speed terribly slow.
Watching the shadow of the [Snowfield Giant] gradually swallow their figures, the commentator Wilson held his breath for a moment, and the referee was already prepared to declare that "the winner is decided."
Rose, in the ring-shaped spectator belt, was so nervous she could barely breathe.
In the audience seats, Viscountess Greatbear couldn't help but grasp her husband's hand.
Diana's life was like a candle in the wind.
Suddenly, the shouts of both players rang out almost simultaneously over the dueling field!
"There are three 1-stars, and one 3-star! Using one [Little Bear] and [White Female Pugilist] as tributes, I Tribute Summon [Bear Cub]!"
"There is one 1-star, and one 3-star! Using [Frozen Imp] and [Snowfield Sala Snake] as tributes, I Tribute Summon [Pale Blue Clown]!"
The Magic Guide Spirits serving as tributes turned into light and rose up, as massive Tribute Summoning arrays spread out in the air.
Two 4-star Magic Guide Spirits appeared in their respective summoning zones at the same time.
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"Astonishing! First-year contestant Diana actually possesses a second-tier Magic Guide Spirit as well!"
"However, contestant Frank has also summoned a second 4-star Magic Guide Spirit, showing no sign of inferiority!"
"But..."
Wilson's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of strangeness.
...
One could see that above the Red Side's summoning zone.
What drilled out from the Tribute Summoning array was actually a little baby bear that would be hard to distinguish if mixed in with those three little bears!
The baby bear descended from the sky and sat right on top of the [Snowfield Giant]'s head, actually crushing it to death on the spot!
Accompanied by the countless particles of light produced when the [Snowfield Giant]'s body suddenly exploded, that bear baby fell to the ground with a "thud," and even bounced up twice with a very tangible texture!
Sharp-eyed spectators had already discovered with surprise at this moment that this baby bear, which looked just like a cub, was impressively an extremely realistic little bear plushie!
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[Card Name: Bear Cub]
[Type: Spirit Card]
[Level: ????]
[Race: Undead Species]
[Attribute: Fairy-type]
[Mana: 1500]
[Attack: 1800]
[Defense: 1000]
[Ultimate Move: Bear Cub Special Attack Unit, Bear Cub Substitute, Super Lollipop]
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"Is this?"
Inside the player waiting room, Dark looked at that little bear plushie with slight surprise, but his gaze fell upon its chest instantly.
There, impressively, was a round button with a colorful swirl pattern!
Although the style had changed somewhat, Dark still associated it with the button eyes of the Zombie Plushie Bear—that was precisely the Christmas gift he had given to Diana!
"It seems she refined that button as the core material."
Dark blinked, involuntarily thinking of the bear hug pillow gathering dust in his dormitory.
With a 4-star Magic Guide Spirit, Diana was no longer at a disadvantage in terms of lineup, and a chance for victory in this duel had appeared.
But whether she could actually win the match remained to be seen.
After all, her opponent was a second-year student.
Moreover, Frank's 4-star Magic Guide Spirit did not seem to be an ordinary one either.
...
The 4-star Magic Guide Spirit that appeared in the Blue Side's summoning zone—[Pale Blue Clown]—was impressively a bizarre clown with pale blue skin.
Although it was humanoid, it wore no clothes. Its pale blue skin was painted with bright oil colors; its face bore a large nose like an apple, and beneath the nose were thick lips the color of fresh blood!
There was a trace of comicality, but also a trace of horror.
This was Frank's second 4-star Magic Guide Spirit.
He only had these two 4-star Magic Guide Spirits in his hand, and he had luckily summoned them all today.
If even this failed, then there was no point in playing anymore!
Frank's gaze swept over his own hand cards, then he looked up at the [Bear Cub] in the Red Side's summoning zone and said calmly, "[Pale Blue Clown], [Card Clone]!"
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[Card Name: Pale Blue Clown]
[Type: Spirit Card]
[Level: ????]
[Race: Fairy Species]
[Attribute: Psychic-type]
[Mana: 1400]
[Attack: 1900]
[Defense: 700]
[Ultimate Move: Card Clone, Card Throwing Knife]
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The [Pale Blue Clown] on the field heard its master's command and spread its hands, conjuring a deck of cards. It then picked out two cards from it—respectively, the [Red Joker] and the [Black Joker].
Then, it blew a breath onto these two cards and flicked its finger.
The two cards flew out to either side.
The colorful [Red Joker] instantly turned into a clone identical to the [Pale Blue Clown].
Meanwhile, the black and white [Black Joker] turned into a shadow-like clone.
One transforms into three!
It was just unknown how much of the original body's strength those two clones possessed.
Amidst the exclamations of the audience on site.
The [Pale Blue Clown] suddenly grabbed the [Red Joker] clone and spun violently for several rounds. Seven-colored light wrapped around them, stopping after just a moment, but by then, no one could distinguish which was the original and which was the clone.
As for the [Black Joker] clone, it took a step forward and dove into the shadows, disappearing completely!
...
"Contestant Frank's [Pale Blue Clown] belongs to a very unique class among 4-star Magic Guide Spirits; I imagine some audience members still retain an impression of it."
"As for Contestant Diana's [Bear Cub]... to be honest, as a commentator, this is also my first time seeing it. I hope it can bring us a surprise different from its appearance!"
...
Almost at the instant Wilson's commentary paused, the two [Pale Blue Clowns] on the field suddenly leaned forward and sprinted ahead in exactly the same posture!
The speed of both was extremely fast, and between the index and middle fingers of their right hands, they each clamped a card with sharp edges!
The [Pale Blue Clown]'s attack was so high likely due to a significant relationship with this card weapon.
The feeling it gave people was that of a high-attack assassin with erratic movements.
Not only was its figure agile, but its movement speed was also extremely fast!
In just the blink of an eye, the two [Pale Blue Clowns] had already crossed the center line. They then suddenly separated, enveloping that cute little bear plushie from both sides!
As for the two little bears pushing the Magic Sphere, they were completely ignored.
On the Red Side player platform, Diana's eyes flickered. She was waiting for an opportunity to summon [Bear's Power]. At this moment, she spoke softly to the [Bear Cub] Magic Guide Card in her hand: "Draw the sword!"
The [Bear Cub] in the field immediately flipped upright, then pressed on the edge of the button on its chest and pulled violently!
That button instantly turned into a lollipop with a colorful spiral pattern!
-> Ultimate Move · [Super Lollipop]!
The [Bear Cub], possessing three skills, was an extremely rare Orange Card.
In the current times where Gold Cards were extinct, Orange Cards were already the aspiration of duelists.
[Bear Cub] was also Diana's first Orange Card.
The [Bear Cub] pulled out the lollipop and swung it forcefully. The lollipop melted and deformed, impressively turning into a syrup shortsword with seven-colored patterns!
The little bear plushie gripping the syrup shortsword exuded an awe-inspiring aura that did not quite match its appearance!
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"Tick-tock!"
Not until the sound of the fifth round switch reached their ears did the two [Pale Blue Clowns] close the distance with the [Bear Cub]. Their eyes flashed, and they made throwing motions almost simultaneously; the cards in their hands suddenly blurred, spinning as they shot out.
"Block it!"
Diana's command rang out abruptly.
The [Bear Cub] raised the syrup shortsword immediately—in the process of being raised, this shortsword suddenly reverted to the original form of the [Super Lollipop], blocking one of the cards like a shield!
"Thud!"
One corner of the card nailed directly into the candy plate of the [Super Lollipop]. The immense force caused the lollipop to shake violently.
But while it blocked one [Card Throwing Knife], it was hit by the other. Its flank was directly sliced open with a long, narrow slit, revealing the snow-white cotton inside.
It was fortunate that it was an Undead Species, so this kind of cut was painless and merely a scratch.
The [Bear Cub] gripped the lollipop tightly, looking left and right from time to time, its face full of nervousness.
"Cackle cackle cackle!" X2
The laughter of the [Pale Blue Clowns] rang out in sync.
Between two fingers, another card was clamped!
But they did not shoot the cards again. Instead, using the cards as weapons, they approached rapidly from both sides.
In a split second, the distance between the three parties was less than half a meter.
The [Bear Cub], who had been panicked just a moment ago, suddenly sharpened its gaze. Waving the lollipop, it smashed forcefully toward the [Pale Blue Clown] on the left!
During the swing, the lollipop transformed into a sword, slashing toward the left [Pale Blue Clown]'s knee with lightning speed!
Inheriting the consistent weakness of high-attack assassins, the [Pale Blue Clown] was squishy.
And its clone was even squishier than the original body!
With this one cut from the [Bear Cub], the [Pale Blue Clown] on the left was actually sliced in two!
The excessive injury directly caused it to explode with a "splat," and that [Red Joker] card fell amidst the smoke.
But the original body of the [Pale Blue Clown] also struck the [Bear Cub]'s head at this time!
"BOOM!"
The [Bear Cub]'s body suddenly exploded, and a tattered doll substitute appeared in its place.
Meanwhile, its original body appeared randomly behind the [Pale Blue Clown].
"Attack!"
After a moment of daze, the [Bear Cub] received the command to attack, and the syrup shortsword slashed out with the momentum.
Seeing that the scene of "slicing in two" was about to reoccur, the [Pale Blue Clown]'s shadow suddenly moved!
The shadow, rising upright, blocked this unexpected slash.
But it also exploded into a card with a "poof"—it was impressively that [Black Joker]!
The situation took a sharp turn for the worse.
The [Pale Blue Clown]'s two [Card Clones] had actually been destroyed in such a short time.
And the [Card Throwing Knife] fired by its original body had also been blocked by the [Super Lollipop].
Its two Ultimate Moves had impressively entered cooldown.
At this moment, it had completely entered the [Bear Cub]'s turn!
"[Bear Cub Special Attack Unit]!"
Diana's command resounded through the entire venue.
The [Bear Cub], having successfully shattered the card clones, retreated sharply, just dodging the [Pale Blue Clown]'s counterattack.
And the [Bear Cub], having widened the distance, shook its body and changed; a small black special attack uniform appeared on its body.
Immediately after, the other two little bears that had escaped from the [Bear Den] were actually also affected by this Ultimate Move and put on two white special attack uniforms!
"Go, go, go!"
The [Bear Cub] raised the syrup shortsword high and pointed forcefully.
Those two little bears immediately let go of the Magic Sphere, turned around, and charged with it!
The three little bears formed a team, their morale like a rainbow.
A visible phantom of a giant bear appeared from behind the [Bear Cub], pouncing toward the fragile [Pale Blue Clown] with a roar!
"[Magic Guide Summon]!"
On the Blue Side player platform, Frank's expression turned solemn. He swiped the already prepared Magic Guide Card in front of him, roaring in the urgent moment.
"[Igloo]!"
A hemispherical igloo condensed from ice instantly shrouded the [Pale Blue Clown], protecting it inside like a golden bell jar.
But in the same instant.
The [Bear's Power] in Diana's hand had also unfolded!
The [Bear Cub] charging at the very front was covered from head to toe by a layer of extremely rich light.
Its body swelled, and violent power spread through its limbs and bones.
Under the buff of [Bear's Power], the [Bear Cub]'s Attack skyrocketed by 300x4, reaching a terrifying 3000!
This surface value was displayed through the magic projection.
The audience, seeing this terrifying change, instantly exclaimed.
Then, only a massive boom was heard.
"BOOM!"
The seemingly hard [Igloo] was smashed to smithereens by the Special Attack Unit led by the [Bear Cub], which continued its charge without pause, smashing the [Pale Blue Clown], whose magic power was greatly depleted, into particles of light!
Seeing this scene, Frank's vision instantly went black, and he felt dizzy.
Meanwhile, a look of joy had already surfaced on Diana's face.
After this strike, the [Bear Cub Special Attack Unit] disbanded on the spot. The two little bears rolled away, leaving only the [Bear Cub] to press forward indomitably, charging straight toward the Blue Side's zone.
But at this very moment.
The Blue Side's Magic Sphere was still high in the sky.
Although commentator Wilson was shocked by Diana's violent assault, he still said subconsciously, "Despite the sudden change in the situation, Contestant Frank still possesses the advantage of being a second-year. His remote control ability over the Magic Sphere puts him in an invinc..."
But before Wilson's voice could fade, he saw Diana on the Red Side player platform suddenly extend her hand toward that Blue Side Magic Sphere!
She spread her five fingers, and the flash of magic power lit up on her fingertips.
The Blue Side's Magic Sphere was pulled downward by her magic traction and fell just like that!
Then, the [Bear Cub], with an Attack as high as 3000, shattered the Life Barrier of this Magic Sphere with a single lollipop strike!
The Life Barrier of the Rookie Tournament, with only 2000 Mana points, was vulnerable before such a completely rule-breaking forced attack.
"BOOM!"
Amidst the scattered magic debris, the referee's whistle sounded abruptly.
"The winner is decided!"
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