Chapter 64 Part 1

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Chapter 64 Part 1: The Value of a Top Antagonist (1)

[I understand what Master Karoso means now. He wants to win this match by his own strength?]

"I’m not that naive." Karoso shook his head slightly. "The so-called fairness doesn’t really exist. I am in first grade, they already have people in third grade, most are fourth-tier Card Makers or above. If I rely solely on my abilities to compete with them, I would be asking for trouble."

"This test is very strange. The questions are made by Merlin and the materials are prepared by our school. But I see those Card Makers looking very confident."

"So, what I mean is, you guys help me simulate, support me in proving a hypothesis and create a card I want to make."

"Even though you have many powerful cards, I don’t want to be just a tool who just copy others."

"In that case, even if I recruit a powerful Card Maker, I won’t be happy."

[Got it!]

[Haha, Honey Karoso may not be naive, just wanting to prove themselves, right?]

[Honey Karoso isn’t the type to copy others’ work.]

[Honey Karoso has strong creativity. We didn’t expect the card they made last time.]

[Yeah, we don’t know anything, let’s just wait and see. Honey Karoso has a good theoretical foundation.]

[Let’s go!]

[I believe in you, you can do it.]

[Three days is too long, the shorter the time, the better for Master Karoso.]

Neymar curiously glanced at Karoso, she wasn’t sure what Karoso was muttering about.

Could it be that she already knew what kind of card to make?

"Alright, everyone has the afternoon to adjust and prepare, the evening competition officially begins," 『』 clapped her hands and said, "I hope everyone can get their rewards as they wish."

……

Karoso handed in his list of materials, received a large amount of materials, and went to his laboratory.

Each laboratory had a projection crystal for real-time broadcasting and to prevent cheating.

Of course, the position of the crystal is adjusted so that the detailed steps of card making are not exposed.

Keeping the way you make your cards a secret is also a test for Card Makers.

"Neymar, I said we will start when I say we start," Karoso said.

"Got it," Neymar obediently nodded.

A total of twenty-three groups participated, and twenty-three projections appeared on the big screen in the courtyard.

The courtyard was now packed with people who came to watch the excitement, as card making was quite attractive. Many people wanted to see how the cards they used were created.

Especially the Card Makers, each one focused.

This was a rare opportunity, as the participants were the best of the D-rank Card Makers, with many being C-rank Card Makers.

These people were all geniuses at their respective schools.

Teresa sat at the front of the square, just sitting on the ground and in front of her were many snacks.

She didn’t mind the dirty ground, there wasn’t even a cloth laid down.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Teresa?"

At that moment, a gentle voice sounded in her ear.

Teresa turned to look, not recognizing, "Who are you?"

"I’m Rayne Roland." Rayne reached out a hand of friendship to Teresa.

Smack!

Teresa pushed his hand away, "Hello, don’t distract me from watching the game."

"Uh, I mean." Rayne said awkwardly, "My last name is Roland."

"I know your last name is Roland, please don’t bother me." Teresa said impatiently, "I will go back in a while, I still need to choose Warrior Academy tomorrow."

Rayne was feeling indecisive now, neither wanting to go nor stay.

He never expected that Teresa, despite him being a prince, would treat him like this.

Or does she not know she is royalty?

"Um, I am a prince…"

"Ah." Teresa felt a bit of a headache, she really disliked interacting with such a loser.

Why do I have to be a stupid princess!

"Hello, Prince Rayne." Teresa stood up and shook his hand, "Is there anything you need?"

"Um… no." Rayne made Teresa speechless, why is his personality like this, isn’t she supposed to be a noble?

In fact, Teresa has learned all kinds of etiquette, she just doesn’t feel like using them.

Just then, Kirmin came to Teresa’s side and asked, "Miss Teresa, may I get you some food? I can have someone prepare it for you."

"Oh, aren’t you Karoso’s little assistant?" Teresa was quite polite to Kirmin.

"I am the young master’s butler. The young master is at a competition, and it is my responsibility to take care of his guests," Kirmin said.

"Alright, I’m not sure if they have the things I like to eat here."

Rayne left Teresa’s side with a serious expression, watching Teresa and Kirmin chatting and laughing, seemingly ignoring him, the prince…

Is she insulting me?

Or is she trying to show authority over the Kingdom of Persia?

Rayne gave Kirmin a discreet glare.

Anyway, no matter what Teresa’s goal is, I can’t interfere with that.

As for Kirmin… it would be petty to bother her.

But if I don’t even bother her, how can I vent my frustration?

"Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Just then, Ailina tapped Rayne on the shoulder.

A sunny smile appeared on Rayne’s face, "Nothing much, I just want to help you find out if she likes Karoso, but she doesn’t seem interested in being my friend."

"Oh, you’re so sweet, brother," Ailina covered her mouth, then smiled and said, "I’ll handle it myself!"

After that, Ailina happily skipped over to Teresa and held out her hand in friendship, "Sister, you have such grace, you must be a great warrior!"

Teresa paused her conversation with Kirmin, saw how pretty Ailina was, like a doll, and couldn’t help but smile, "You have grace too."

"My name is Ailina Roland." Ailina did a noble curtsy.

"Would you like to sit together?" Teresa patted the grass beside her.

"Thank you, sister." Ailina sat next to Teresa and they chatted happily.

After chatting for less than ten minutes, Ailina got to the point.

"By the way, are you here to see Brother Karoso?" Ailina pointed at the screen.

"Yes." Teresa nodded generously.

"Hehe, I’m here to see Brother Karoso too. My uncle said we might be betrothed in the future. Oh, I’m so shy because I don’t even know him well… I dare not tell my friends about this, fearing they might tease me." Ailina blushed, "This is something I dare not share with acquaintances."

"Marry Karoso? That’s excellent." Teresa said, "He is one of the strongest I’ve seen, and given time, he will amaze the whole world. Of course, I feel the same way."

"Is sister very skilled?" Ailina felt relieved hearing Teresa’s words.

"Of course, I am also strong," Teresa said proudly.

Seeing the two of them chatting so happily, Rayne couldn’t help but doubt himself.

Why does she hate me so much, unwilling to chat with me, maybe it’s not because I am a boy?

Soon, Rayne rejected this absurd idea.

Girls dislike being approached by boys they do not like, they would directly refuse, that is what common people do.

Nobles are well-mannered, there must be something I did to offend her before.

Otherwise, both my sister and I are royalty, she has no reason to like my sister and hate me!

……

"Green grass ground into powder, mixed with shadow powder, add the leaves of the Flower of Soul, the sturdy Soul Fragment attached to the white fox skin…"

Karoso stood still, rapidly naming the materials and steps needed to make a card.

[Failed, the card exploded.]

[Lost control of the soul, the card turned black.]

[I’ve never seen this way of making before.]

[Maybe we used too much Soul Fragment?]

"Reduce Soul Fragment by 1, keep the quality, and increase Shadow Powder!"

[Still not working, changing the way to make the card, they’re all distorted now.]

[If this doesn’t work, let’s use our card. I have one that guarantees success.]

"Modify the magic circle, combine light and dark magic circles, and integrate with the icy magic circle."

[Still not working…]

Besides Karoso, everyone else has already started moving.

They are all preparing the materials they need, looking serious and focused.

Only Karoso is standing still with his hands crossed, muttering something under his breath, as if he’s in a trance.

"Hey, little girl, why isn’t Karoso moving yet?" Teresa tapped Ailina next to her.

"Maybe being cautious is a good thing…" Ailina also couldn’t quite understand Karoso’s behavior.

"He is engaged in genuine creation."

Just then, a voice came from behind the two.

They turned around to look, but there was Null standing there.

"Teacher Null." Ailina quickly stood up and bowed.

Teresa also bowed when she saw Teacher Null.

"What does real creativity mean if everyone is creating?" Teresa asked, puzzled.

When they saw Teacher Null appear here, many Card Makers instinctively gathered around.

Soon, the people next to Teacher Null were all full.

Except for Class S, if you want to listen to Teacher Null and 『』’s lecture, you will only have the opportunity in the big classes.

"It’s different. Most people seem to be creating on the spot based on the materials, but they are actually just using materials they are familiar with to make cards they have made before." Teacher Null looked at all the screens. "They claim it’s innovative, but they are just making cards that haven’t been made before."

"Making cards that haven’t been made before isn’t that innovation?" Teresa scratched her head.

"They have been made before, just not released yet," Teacher Null explained.

"Oh, I see," Teresa realized.

"Karoso is different; he simulates scenes that would appear in his mind when creating cards, which only a powerful Card Maker can do," Null continued. "Through countless experiments in his mind, he saves materials and avoids blowing up cards."

"What if Karoso worked on this card before, but only on the design?" Harvey mocked from a distance.

"That’s possible," Null didn’t argue. "Also, those who work quickly may not necessarily be working on cards they’ve already made. For example, that set has been blown up twice already. It’s not a mistake, but a real study, albeit a bit reckless."

Null looked around at the Card Makers and found that very few were truly researching and innovating.

……

[A card is out, a card is out!]

[Wow, this effect is amazing!]

[This card is a sure win, no doubt about it.]

[The attribute is…]

Karoso heard the card’s attribute and decisively said, "No, the attribute doesn’t match. This minion will be very weak and only good at land combat. Start over, replace the white fox fur with ice!"

[Good!]

[Oh darn, getting fired up now.]

[Not enjoying using this simulator, I want to go crazy with Master Karoso using the material library.]

[Master Karoso is really creating a card, this card’s effect is something Master Karoso has never encountered before.]

[Darn it, is an NPC this crazy?]

[Don’t you understand Master Karoso’s quality, Master Karoso’s last name is Card.]

[Um, his last name is Colloa.]

Just then, someone successfully drew a card.