The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

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　Only the flame on his forehead continued to burn.

　"Were your memories taken away?"

　As Dak frowned in thought, he saw the gray flame on Angus Jeffrey's forehead suddenly rise upwards, the originally vigorous flame becoming extremely thin.

　Then the flame suddenly coiled up like a snake, and when it coiled to its limit, it shot out instantly!

　The flame connected to the tail above Angus Jeffrey's forehead and was pulled out completely!

　Angus Jeffrey, who had been listless, suddenly let out a scream.

　His entire body stiffened from the stimulation, and then the distorted expression on his face suddenly relaxed, revealing an empty look in his half-open eyes.

　Only then did the flames within the entire "Duel Domain" rapidly converge towards the single gray flame that had returned to its original state.

　The gray flames frantically absorbed the fire, engulfing all the flames in just a few seconds.

　The color of the flames also became much more solid.

　Dark stared intently at the flame, suddenly feeling a slight fluctuation in his own magic, and then subconsciously reached out his hand.

　The flame suddenly disappeared, and when it condensed again, it was already in his palm!

　"This……"

　He instinctively tried to pull his hand back, but the flame didn't emit any heat. Instead, a cool sensation entered his palm, causing him to look on in astonishment.

　Then, following that slight coolness, as if drawing information from a magic card, fragmented pieces of information suddenly surfaced in my mind.

　Dark quickly processed the information, and a look of understanding gradually appeared on his face.

　then.

　He gathered magic power in his five fingers, then suddenly squeezed hard, squeezing and deforming the gray flame.

　But the flame was not extinguished; instead, it slipped through the gaps between his fingers and reformed.

　Dark's brow twitched, and a strange look appeared in his eyes.

　Do not know why.

　The gray flame did not enter Angus Jeffrey's body as it had.

　This is actually not in line with its nature.

　Of course, it's also possible that it wants to, but can't.

　……

　As Grayfire was taken away by Dark, Angus Jeffrey's "Duel Domain" naturally disappeared.

　The eerie atmosphere that had permeated the arena quickly vanished completely.

　No one knows that a "dark duel" had taken place in full view of everyone, nor does anyone know what Angus Jeffrey went through before and after this duel.

　Dark looked up at the opposite side. Angus Jeffrey's eyelids were twitching, and his empty eyes were being filled with some kind of consciousness.

　When he suddenly blinked, he seemed to be greatly startled and let out a sharp cry!

　He immediately pressed down on the card table, cold sweat pouring down his face.

　Dark frowned and tentatively asked, "Senior Jeffrey?"

　The friendly greetings transmitted through the loudspeaker were received normally by Angus Jeffrey.

　He seemed to be aware that he was in the midst of a duel... no, a crushing defeat after his second duel.

　But in his memory, there was clearly nothing related to "Gray Fire".

　"I lost again?"

　Angus Jeffrey raised his hand to his forehead, feeling as if a huge void had appeared in his heart, an endless emptiness sweeping over him.

　He interpreted this as disappointment after losing to Dark, and gritted his teeth as he replied, "You won this time, but you won't keep winning forever!"

　As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed the magic card and staggered towards the stairs.

　……

　Watching his retreating figure as he walked off the stage, Dark pursed his lips, then put his magical spirits back into his cards, turned around, and walked off the stage.

　That gray flame floated beside him, following him as he descended.

　Dark stepped onto the ground, looked at Ollie who was smiling and waiting, and whispered, "Let's go."

　The two then left the arena quickly without waiting for Jessica to lead the way.

　After they walked out of the circular corridor, they were greeted by a nobleman who looked somewhat familiar.

　But Dark had no time to mince words with these nobles with whom he might never meet again. He casually claimed to be tired, pushed away the nobles who were spouting empty words, and then quickly found Pandora and Aurora.

　Phyllis, who was standing next to them, exclaimed, "Dark, what exactly was that golem you summoned at the end? Angus's fat penguin couldn't stop it at all!"

　“A type of weapon,” Dark smiled.

　Upon hearing the word "armed," Phyllis couldn't help but cover her mouth and say, "It's the Valkyrie... I mean, Your Grace, did she teach you?"

　Dak nodded and said, "Of course."

　Then Ollie, who was walking behind him, suddenly stepped forward and whispered something in his ear.

　Dark looked surprised, then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Phyllis, I may have to go back. Let's leave dinner for another time."

　Phyllis observed the head maid, who had already looked up and retreated, with great interest, but said, "No problem, but don't refuse next time I invite you."

　“Of course not.” Dark smiled slightly.

　He then took Pandora and Aurora and quickly left the "Soul-Stirring" club.

　……

　Only after the four of them were back in the carriage did Pandora ask curiously, "What's wrong?"

　"I suddenly remembered that there's a farewell party for you tonight," Dark said.

　"Didn't you say we'd do it tonight?" Pandora smirked.

　Dak then laughed and said, "I suddenly feel that it's better to do it sooner rather than later."

　Pandora said, "Alright then, there's nothing interesting here anyway."

　The carriage fell silent for a moment.

　Aurora looked at the two people beside her with curiosity, but didn't say anything.

　The carriage soon left the lush garden where "Soul's Desire" was located and headed onto the main road leading to the Duke's mansion.

　As the sun sets and dusk falls, the pedestrians on the main road become much busier.

　As the sky outside the window was completely swallowed up by the orange-red sunset, the number of pedestrians and carriages on the road became increasingly scarce.

　The Dragon Guard driving the vehicle turned on the lights hanging on both sides of the doors, and then slowed down slightly.

　Only then did Dak extend his hand, his five fingers closing, and the gray flame condensed in his palm.

　Pandora watched his movements curiously and asked, "In your palm?"

　“Yes,” Dark nodded. “A gray flame.”

　Pandora shook her head: "I can't see it."

　Aurora couldn't help but ask, "What exactly can't you see?"

　Dark took a deep breath and said, "Wait a little longer."

　……

　Before nightfall, the carriage finally arrived at the Duke's mansion.

　Once the dragon-horned horse came to a slow stop, the four people in the carriage got out one after another. Then, Dak dismissed the maids who came to greet him and quickly entered the mansion.

　The Duke's mansion was still brightly lit, and the maids of the "Aries Palace Maid Corps" were still diligently preparing the dishes for the farewell party.

　After having eaten a little something, Arvit and the others chatted and drank tea in the living room.

　Seeing the lights on in the room, Dak went upstairs to the second floor and pushed open the door.

　"came back?"

　Arvit saw a precious child she hadn't seen during the day and naturally showed a joyful expression.

　"Did you take Pandora out for a good time?"

　Claire, however, made a casual remark.

　Hephaestus sipped his tea, a smile on his face.

　But that smile quickly disappeared.

　All three of them were extremely perceptive and noticed that something was amiss.

　Dark nodded to them, then strode to the center of the living room and sat down in a chair at the coffee table.

　Pandora then walked over and sat down next to Hephaestus.

　Aurora sat down next to Alvitt.

　"Click."

　Ollie locked the door from the inside and came over.

　Dark waited until everyone had gathered before taking the gray flame in his hand again, slowly opening his palm, and solemnly asking, "Can you see it?"

　The three people present were a "Valkyrie" who had reached the pinnacle ten years ago, a renowned "Sage of the Beasts," and a pure-blooded white dragon who possessed the "Eye of the True Dragon."

　If even they cannot see this gray flame, it means that even in the underworld, it must be something extraordinary.

　However, the worst-case scenario did not occur.

　Apart from Claire, both Alvitt and Hephaestus clearly showed signs of having "witnessed something."

　Claire then complained, "So what exactly did you see?"

　Arvit's expression softened slightly as she said, "I can't see much, just a blurry black shadow."

　Hephaestus glanced at her and immediately smiled, "Then I might see more. Please wait a moment."

　She was clearly very happy to have surpassed the Valkyrie in a certain ability.

　Hephaestus looked again at the gray flame in Dark's hand and slowly opened his eyes wide.

　As magic gathered, a white light emanated from her eyes, and her pupils suddenly disappeared. Instantly, two beams of white light shot out from her eyes.

　With a sudden thought, Dak deliberately brought the flame into Hephaestus's "gaze".

　After being illuminated by that "gaze," the gray flame took on the shape of a black shadow.

　But from its outer outline, it is still clear that it is a flame.

　Claire asked in surprise, "Where did you get this flame from?"

　Then Dak slowly recounted what had happened that day.

　"Wait, you're saying this is the spoils of your duel with Jeffrey's son?"

　Claire interrupted him, asking, "Then where did Jeffrey's son get this flame from?"

　Dark took a deep breath and said, "I have very limited information, but if I'm not mistaken, this should have been leaked from the underworld."

　"From the underworld..." Claire asked curiously, "Could it be the fire of the underworld?"

　"Until we really figure out where it comes from, we can call it the fire of the underworld for now," Dark said.

　"Wait a minute."

　Arvit interrupted their conversation again, asking solemnly, "Was it Angus Jeffrey who initiated the duel against you?"

　“Yes,” Dark nodded. “This is the second time.”

　Arvit frowned and asked, "Has he been targeting you at the academy?"

　Dark smiled slightly: "It seems like I've had that experience, but I really don't remember it."

　“Is that so?” Arvit said, “According to you, although Angus Jeffrey is possessed by this Netherworld Fire, he has not lost his consciousness. He has just become more extreme in personality and has a strange obsession with dueling?”

　Dark looked at the gray flame, held it on his fingertip and swayed it slightly, and slowly said, "In fact, I obtained some fragmented memories from this Netherworld Fire. This Netherworld Fire is likely a manifestation of some kind of individual consciousness fragment; it is only a small part of it."

　"Because that individual consciousness possesses a strong obsession with dueling. Therefore, it was able to create a dueling ritual-like ability after possessing Jeffrey."