Chapter 564

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Chapter 564: I Want to Win

"Close, but not quite."

"If Juna hadn’t activated the Holy Domain, it would have ended just now."

"The defensive power of the Holy Domain is absolute, and her reactions are quick. If you’re not careful with your moves, you might not win."

"But wasn’t this insignia lost long ago? The Hellfire Engraving was that mentor’s…"

"Capesh, what happened… Capesh, are you listening?"

The audience couldn’t stay calm, they argued non-stop and kept talking.

Sasha also didn’t understand. Hellfire Engraving required essence of hellfire to practice, and it’s not easy to condense.

Behind Judy is indeed the Hellfire Engraving, it can’t be faked. Many of her allies practiced this kind of engraving.

It’s needless to say how convenient the engraving is. It can quickly convert into combat power, growing with the individual’s development.

As for why modern spells don’t study engraving, it’s because it’s not suitable for popularization. Without the corresponding mystery, it’s difficult to successfully condense.

Except for a few who hold the mysteries and truths, no one dares to claim that they can easily condense engravings. It’s destined to be a niche school of study. Moreover, most engraving techniques are passed down by mentors. Unfortunately, not many of their students inherited the complete knowledge of engravings. They only have a superficial understanding and limited potential for advancement.

Where did you… Sasha felt complex emotions. The Hellfire Engraving is also lost, although it can’t compare to the Golden Engraving, its value is beyond doubt. How did one or two lost spells all get restored from the Tulip Academy?

One coincidence is possible, but can two be just by chance?

Sasha thought for a moment, not too worried because Hellfire Engraving was created by a mentor and it was different from the Golden Engraving. This girl was also of royal blood, so there was no need to immediately find out. She could ask later.

In the arena.

Juna was scared and almost got knocked over.

She didn’t recognize this engraving, but she could definitely feel its power.

The Holy Domain could protect against injuries, but it couldn’t completely shield her from the high temperature. The lingering heat in the air made her body temperature rise.

She started to take her daughter seriously and had to admit that being able to activate the Holy Domain had already surpassed her peers.

"This is indeed a pleasant surprise," Juna said. "But it’s not enough yet."

"I know," Judy said. "The focus comes next."

She pulled out a new heavy sword from the engraving, the Hellfire Blade. It emitted intense heat, as if the cries of tortured souls from the depths of hell were hidden within the flames.

"Against the Holy Domain, you cannot break through," Juna said calmly.

The defense of the Holy Domain Mage is the defense of space. Unless there is power to shatter space, it is impossible to penetrate the Holy Domain.

When she unleashes the Holy Domain, it means that this battle is already over, just like having invincibility cheat codes in a computer game. No matter how you fight, you won’t lose any health.

Judy ignored her and asked back, "Are you scared?"

"You understand even less about change compared to me back then." Juna leaned forward, leaped closer in a sudden motion, and the dark sword light flashed. The sword, enveloped in fiery flames, clashed against the red heavy sword, creating a continuous sound of iron striking.

Judy’s sword moves didn’t have much variation, but strength can overcome skill. With the enhancement brought by the Hellfire Engraving, she stubbornly withstood the disadvantage in sword techniques.

But in reality, it didn’t make a difference. Judy’s defeat was almost inevitable, and everyone believed so.

With the Holy Domain activated, Juna was nearly invincible. Her attacks were effective, while Judy’s attacks were ineffective.

This wasn’t a fair fight, but all the spectators still felt satisfied.

Judy could unleash the Holy Domain, proving that her talent is just as strong as her mother’s, and even surpassing it.

She had already done well enough, now it was just a matter of how much longer she could hold on.

In reality, Judy knew deep down that she was only putting up a brave front and forcing herself to endure.

Just like that person, she may be losing, but she refused to back down. Even if she was on the verge of losing, she would continue to put up a strong front. People may die, but they must never waver.

The eruption of the Hellfire Engraving was her only chance for victory.

She indeed grasped it, but she underestimated her mother’s abilities.

Juna was also a genius, and Judy relied on Mr. Devil’s transfusion to barely make it to this point. She was well aware that she took shortcuts and cheated, and she was far from being on par with her mother, whether in talent or appearance and temperament.

There is also a gap with Selvicer.

But… she still felt unsatisfied. Was she destined to live in her mother’s shadow forever? Did she have to become her mother’s shadow for the rest of her life?

She is Judy, not Juna. She is not a genius, so there’s no need to pursue her dream-like way of living. She doesn’t know what the future holds, but that kind of uncertainty is what she wants. She can change her life plans on a whim, or give up half of her life for a foolish reason. Even if she may feel regret or remorse in the future, those are choices she has made and she will accept them all.

He wanted to overcome her.

He wanted to win against the past version of her.

He wanted to overcome this obstacle and go further.

If he fails here, he will still be a shadow, living in this self-doubt and in a controlled and unfree world.

If she could arrange my marriage today, what will she do tomorrow?

No, absolutely not! I have already made up my mind. My soul has been sold to the devil, so how could I let you, my mother, control it?

Judy kept swinging the sword, faster and hotter, repeatedly striking the unbreakable Holy Domain, hoping to touch her even just a little, but couldn’t do it at all.

This seemingly tiny and insignificant difference is the result of decades passing by.

The shining sword and fire were stopped. Judy’s movements started to change, which meant her willpower wasn’t broken yet, but her body exhausted first, and both her magic and strength started to weaken together.

Even if everyone acknowledged her success, it would be meaningless if she couldn’t win this battle. She still couldn’t be herself and definitely couldn’t make Juna Selvicer give up her madness completely.

But who could she tell about this untouchable pain?

Is there anyone in the world who understands her?

She sobbed and cried out, but no one could hear.

"You can’t kill people like this…"

Until a light-hearted sarcasm echoed, her sobbing abruptly stopped.

Her tired, weary, and crazy soul was cleansed like clear water. Her passionate emotions, restless heart, and overwhelming desire to kill all dissipated under the washing of the water, and her soul became clear again.

"Hellfire Engraving has side effects. It intensifies people’s emotions, leading to a loss of control. It’s natural for it to be unskilled the first time. I should have told you sooner," the devil reflected on himself.

Judy stopped slashing and Juna immediately began to fight back without hesitation. She stumbled and her exhausted body couldn’t support her anymore.

But from Hellfire Engraving, a burst of fire emerged and transformed into a burning skeleton, blocking this attack.

Bai Wei continued, "Your understanding of engraving is too shallow, and your usage is too rough."

Judy couldn’t speak and said inwardly, "So you finally came. Were you deliberately here to witness my embarrassing state?"

The arrogant cat, upon seeing its long-lost owner, immediately bristled and started scolding angrily – "You demon, you finally decided to show up!"

Bai Wei chuckled, "How could that be? I just finished my busy work and came to see you."

Judy sneered, "I don’t believe you. Michelle Hope is definitely your first stop."

…You’re wrong, the first stop is actually Sasha·Capesh.

"We can discuss those matters later, but what are you thinking right now?"

Bai Wei asked, "Do you want to win?"

The devil’s light words floated into Judy’s heart. She felt her heart pumping fresh blood vigorously. She mustered all her strength and said in her heart,

"I want to win!"

To take herself further and to reclaim her true self.

Judy knew he wouldn’t refuse her. He was the devil, the one who understood human hearts the best and understood her the most.

"Okay."

Without any hesitation, her wish was granted. Judy suddenly burst into laughter. She thought she was unlucky, but she wasn’t. She was already lucky enough.

Thank you, Michelle. Thank you for bringing me good luck.

Judy didn’t need to ask what to do. The power of rebirth was weaving spells. She let go of her mind and guided the magic, learning ancient memories.

"It’s time to end this," Juna Selvicer deeply felt that this battle should not continue. She was afraid of wavering and regretting everything.

They swung their swords to make a clean cut. Both of them swung their swords at the same time, almost mirroring each other’s moves, like facing a mirror.

They had similar faces, tattered battle attire, flowing purple hair, but their eyes were different. One was full of vitality, while the other looked back with sadness.

In the tangled sword light, a drop of blood splattered and stained the ground, turning the bricks red.

One of the elder members, who was drinking tea, burst out laughing. The waiting elders’ eyes bulged, and Sasha bent the armrest.

Juna took a step back and saw a wounded mark on her side. Her gaze then froze on the broken Holy Domain.

The pupils shook with quake.

The Holy Domain was pierced through.