"Why aren't the monthly tickets moving? Although the update is a bit late, I'm still working hard!

As long as the monthly tickets pick up, today's chapter count won't be reduced. It's the last day, and I need everyone's support.

We were running fast in the front, but the chase is fierce behind us—we have to push forward!!!" ... Lin Luo felt that meeting Nagi was absolutely necessary.

Whether for Evangeline or the Creator, their connection was profound. Furthermore, as they stood on opposite sides connected by these two threads, a collision was inevitable sooner or later.

The battle between Nagi and Negi, father and son, ended quickly. When Asakura Kazumi announced Gunel as the victor, Lin Luo and Evangeline suddenly appeared on the stage.

"Master! Classmate Evangeline!" Negi exclaimed immediately.

Nagi had clearly felt their sudden arrival, and upon seeing Evangeline, an expression of surprise immediately crossed his face. "Um, you two..." "Just shut up already, we don't have much time!" Seeing Nagi flustered, wanting to speak but unsure what to say, Evangeline let out a cold snort.

"Whether it's a curse or a ton of things you want to say, it’s useless against an illusion..." "Ah! That curse?

I've always paid attention to it. Didn't I help you lift it?" Hearing this, Nagi looked awkward, asking with doubt.

He was only the Nagi of ten years ago; although his personality was identical, he was completely unaware of what had transpired over the subsequent decade. "You still have the nerve to bring that up?

I think you probably forgot all about it, you blockhead!" Evangeline's mouth twitched; anger was natural, but she quickly calmed down. "Well, it doesn't matter now, as the curse has already been lifted." "Huh?

Lifted?" "Hmph! The little imp said you appeared in his village six years ago.

It seems you’re still alive. When I find your main body, I'll settle everything with you—whether it's beating you up or whatever!" "Is that so?

Then I look forward to it." Nagi smiled, then his gaze settled on Lin Luo. "You are my son's Master?

Although that brat is my son, I haven't given him much help. I am grateful that you could cultivate him to be what he is now." "No, you don't need to thank me.

I only did a few insignificant things. Even if I hadn't taught him, he would have become strong.

Besides..." Lin Luo paused here, a smile spreading across his face, "...I will likely come and beat you up soon. Don't hold a grudge against me then." "Hm?!" This statement stunned not only Nagi but also Evangeline and Negi, who looked at him in confusion.

"I see. It seems you have some understanding," Nagi suddenly nodded.

Although he didn't know what happened ten years later, he was clear about the task he had to undertake, and he had considered all the consequences of that action. Lin Luo saying this now clearly suggested one possibility to him.

"I will look forward to it just the same." In a moment, the ten minutes concluded. A burst of white light shot up from Nagi’s body into the sky, and when the radiance faded, the red-haired youth had transformed back into the white-robed man.

"It seems our little kitten has grown up," said Gunel, his eyes holding a strange amusement as he looked pointedly at Evangeline. "What the heck do you mean, you blockhead!" Evangeline roared.

Even though she didn't understand his words, that specific expression infuriated her every time she saw it. She immediately lashed out with a kick aimed at his groin.

Whoosh! With a flicker of movement, Gunel swiftly evaded the attack.

"That was close. When did you learn such a move?" "Hmph, I'll kick your head in!" Evangeline sneered.

"You might not get the chance, because my next opponent isn't you, but this gentleman right here." Gunel smiled slightly, pointing at Lin Luo. Although the two hadn't formally dueled, for someone of his caliber, discerning who was stronger and who was weaker was effortless.

And in his current incomplete state, winning would be somewhat difficult. Lin Luo and Evangeline certainly understood the underlying meaning of his words.

However, Lin Luo didn't quite see it that way. While Gunel's main body couldn't exert full power, his Book of Half-Life was undoubtedly a heaven-defying artifact.

If he were to duplicate Nagi, Kato, Lacan, Konoe Eirin, and others, even with limited time, they would pose a formidable threat. Therefore, the outcome of his battle against Gunel in the semi-finals was genuinely uncertain.

Since other matches were scheduled, the four quickly left the stage. About ten minutes later, the third match of the final four began: Mercury Lamp v Sakuya Izayoi.

Sakuya Izayoi Race: Human Status: Normal Physical Strength: - Divine Strength: - Heart of the World: Heart of Time (ID: Twenty-six, Flow Form) Heart of the World Level: Sealed Overall Strength Level: Spirit Rank High ... The above were Sakuya's specific attributes.

Although Mercury Lamp seemed to have made a breakthrough recently, reaching Spirit Rank Intermediate, she was a full rank lower. Against the Maid Servant's time abilities, her chances of winning were extremely slim—impossible, unless a miracle occurred.

Mercury Lamp knew none of this information, but even if she did, she likely wouldn't care. The young woman standing on the stage looked resolute, unafraid of any opponent.

Whatever her Father desired, no matter what it was, she would do everything in her power to help him obtain it. If her Father wished to win this match, then she had to clear all enemies from the battlefield and bring victory to him...

This was Mercury Lamp's resolve. "Match begin!" At the host's command, Mercury Lamp immediately launched her attack.

The black wings on her back suddenly enlarged, transforming into two black dragons that ferociously lunged at Sakuya Izayoi. Based on the previous few rounds, she could tell this opponent was extraordinary and couldn't be easily dealt with, so she started with her full strength.

Facing such an assault, the Maid Servant remained as leisurely as before, possessing extreme confidence in her own strength. She might not claim absolute victory every time, but defeating her was generally difficult.

With a slight shift of her feet, she had already slipped out of the attack range, instantly appearing next to Mercury Lamp. She gently stroked the silver hair on the girl's head and chuckled, "What an adorable little doll.

Alice would be very happy to see you, hehe." "Don't touch me casually... What did you say!" Being touched on the hair enraged Mercury Lamp.

She was not a toy; besides her Father, she could not allow just anyone to touch her freely. A murderous glint appeared in her eyes—the fiercest of the Rose Maidens was not to be trifled with.

But when she heard Sakuya’s words, Mercury Lamp’s body shuddered, and she looked at her in disbelief. "Alice?

You said Alice?!" At this moment, Mercury Lamp even forgot to attack. Noticing Mercury Lamp's sudden change in expression, Sakuya paused slightly, then smiled.

"Yes, Alice is a friend I know. Are you concerned about her?" "You...

you know Alice? No, that's impossible!" The girl's tone was filled with incredulity.

How could she not care? Alice was the dream of every Rose Maiden; every maiden wished to become the perfect Alice in their Father's heart.

Those three words were practically etched into their very souls. But now, someone claimed Alice already existed, and was even her friend.

This was a devastating blow to Mercury Lamp—the thing she had strived for had been achieved by someone else first... Of course, this was simply a misunderstanding on Mercury Lamp's part.

The Alice mentioned by Sakuya Izayoi, while named Alice, was merely her own name, entirely different from the "Alice" understood by the Rose Maidens. The Alice in the Rose Maidens' hearts was less a title and more a synonym for perfection.

Alice meant perfection. "To say she is Alice...

That is impossible, absolutely impossible! Don't try to fool me!" Mercury Lamp completely exploded.

Her body rapidly retreated, and the massive Black Wing Dragons instantly soared high into the sky, roaring and screaming, unleashing countless inky feathers toward Sakuya. "Oh dear, did I say something wrong?" Sakuya seemed slightly bewildered, not understanding why this cute little doll had suddenly become so enraged.

The countless black feathers descended like rain, completely blanketing the arena; there was no safe place to stand. This scene shocked countless spectators, and the atmosphere was once again electrified.

"You're quite good at barrage attacks too," Sakuya laughed softly, her demeanor remaining relaxed. Her time ability activated, causing all the black feathers heading toward her to instantly change trajectory before contact, sliding off to the side.

Indeed, this type of attack couldn't reach her... Although she was in a state of fury, Mercury Lamp's reason had not vanished; rather, she grew calmer.

The opponent's ability was mysterious, resembling time or space. If so, there was only one way to inflict effective damage.

"N's Domain... Activate!" Mercury Lamp cried out sweetly, and countless mirrors suddenly appeared throughout the stadium.

Sunlight struck the mirrors, reflecting and refracting to create countless trajectories of light in mid-air. "What is this..." Seeing this sight, the ease on Sakuya's face finally vanished, because she sensed that the space nearby had been warped, creating subtle spatial currents.

If a spatial ability user were to traverse space here, unpredictable consequences were highly likely. "It seems you are like Alice as well—cute, yet dangerous," Sakuya commented with a smile.

Since the opponent had used such a technique, she supposed she had to get a little serious.