Magician in Type-Moon

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"—Ugh, this is so heavy! You bastard!"

Luvia is seen yelling in the video.

She grabbed the chimera's shoulder and pulled him onto the ground, standing firm against the beast.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a head-on contest of strength!

Of course, their weights are incomparable.

Luvia was able to contend with the Chimera not only through sheer muscle strength, but also through subtle weight shifts and body movements, constantly adjusting their balance.

The gem she just threw to the ground was for this purpose, a magic trick designed to confuse the chimera's senses.

Buy some time until the feeling of the fantasy seed returns and we crush the little trick.

“No, the purpose should be exactly the opposite,” Matou Ike murmured.

And in the video—

"Damn it...!"

Luvia's low kick swept towards Chimera's forefoot.

Actually, for a four-legged beast, being kicked in the foot is not a problem.

However, if it's the instant the weight is applied to that foot, then that's a different story.

The moment the chimera attempted to retaliate against the trickery was the key to victory.

Luvia seized the momentary opening and kicked at the chimera's front leg, causing its massive body to tilt.

Then, her center of gravity shifted horizontally.

In Chinese martial arts, this technique is called "neutralizing force," which utilizes the opponent's movements and vectors.

The Chimera's massive body was cleverly deflected, and Luvia's "enhanced" arms drew an arc in the most efficient way.

The result was nothing short of a miracle.

Chapter 492 Fake match

"……oh oh……!"

Isilid's gaze was sharp, and he seemed to rise slightly from his seat, his expression filled with shock.

Even a top magician like him had to admit that Luvia's performance just now was simply unconventional.

The Chimera's enormous body, easily weighing over several hundred kilograms—and possibly even several tons—was actually flung away between Luvia's hands! Even more incredibly, her hands did not rely solely on strength, but rather incorporated the effects of other magical powers.

“Anfang—!”

With a low shout, Luvia's black curse magic rapidly gathered in her hands.

She was extremely close, and her almost point-blank Black Curse Palm strike went straight for the Chimera's body, hitting its most vulnerable spot.

Faced with the powerful cursed defense of this fantasy species, Luvia showed no fear and resolutely chose this extremely dangerous fighting style—she faced the attack head-on and cut into the weakest frozen area.

The ice gem she threw earlier was a foreshadowing of this. While the chimera's defenses are powerful, they are not invincible.

The frozen part was precisely the key point Luvia wanted to attack. She clasped her hands tightly together, and in that instant, the black curse palm that erupted shook off part of the chimera's defenses. In a short moment, she followed up with a series of violent kicks.

"Vierzehn! Synergismus! (Fourteenth-cycle synergy!)"

Luvia clenched her teeth, causing the ground around her to tremble and spread out like ripples.

Her magic accumulated further in that instant, and her physical strength exploded in sync with it.

She launched a barrage of attacks at the airborne chimera, elbow strikes and knee strikes, at a speed that gave the chimera almost no time to react.

"boom!"

A tremendous impact followed, and the chimera's massive body slammed into the ground like a mountain, producing a deafening roar.

Luvia leaped off its back, landing firmly with a cold gaze.

She did not rush to pursue, but stood quietly at a distance, displaying a calm yet deadly demeanor.

Then--

"Ah...is it not okay...?"

Luvia murmured softly, her eyes vacant, her fists falling limply to her sides. She slowly knelt down, eventually lying down, seemingly oblivious to her surroundings.

"No, how could this be..." Her body trembled slightly, her lips seemed to be trying to say something, but she was quickly swallowed by a sense of powerlessness. She realized that she seemed unable to continue fighting, but she didn't know what had happened.

"—Could it be the poison from earlier!?" Isilid's voice was tinged with panic.

He recalled the fangs bared by the snake that had been connected to the chimera's tail. Luvia had avoided most of the attack, but she didn't seem to have completely dodged the fatal blow.

Although she slowed the spread of the poison with "enhancement" and cast an antidote spell immediately, it was ultimately too late.

As Luvia slowly collapsed, Chimera finally stood up.

Its movements were slow and unsteady; clearly injured, it could no longer retaliate as quickly as before. A few seconds later, confirming that Luvia was still lying on the ground, it finally declared—

"The victory has been decided."

As the dealer announced the verdict, the Chimera collapsed to the ground once more. As a replica of a fantasy species, it immediately lost its fighting ability after its magic supply was cut off.

Just a few seconds later, the entire arena image suddenly disappeared, and Luvia lost this round.

Matou Ike remained seated at the round table, holding a cube in both hands, her expression calm, as if she were not surprised by the result.

"Now, let's settle the bets," the dealer said slowly, a hint of mockery in her tone.

The dealer glanced around the round table and then said:

"First of all, since the total amount of money wagered this time is more than before, we will be using chips in sets of one hundred. We will distribute five hundred chips to everyone first."

The dealer took out chips from an exquisite box lined with purple velvet and filled with chips designed in the shape of dragons, which radiated an unusual glow.

The dragon design on each chip is so lifelike, as if reminding the participants that this game is extraordinary.

"After distributing five Dragon chips to each player," the dealer continued, "Lord Isilid bet two hundred chips on a Chimera KO victory. Since the odds are tripled, you will receive six hundred chips. The difference in bets is four hundred chips."

"Not bad." Isilid grinned and took four dragon chips, making a total of nine.

The dealer then turned his attention to Alette, "Lady Alette bet one hundred chips on a knockout victory in the fight. These will be confiscated."

"Oh dear." Alette shrugged, looking helpless, but with a hint of amusement in her eyes.

Finally, the dealer's gaze turned to Matouike. "Lord Matouike bet that the Chimera would win in the first round, so he is returning ten times the amount, one thousand chips. The difference between the bet and the amount wagered is nine hundred chips."

The dealer's announcement was accompanied by a soft clinking sound, and the chips, sparkling like stars, landed in front of Matou Ike.

"Huh—you actually bet on Miss Luvia losing? Although it was indeed a bit unexpected that she lost in the first round." Medea asked telepathically from behind Matou Ike.

"This isn't about killing each other, it's about gambling." Matou Ike shrugged, his tone revealing a hint of indifference.

“If Luvia knew I was watching, she would probably choose an option that other gamblers wouldn’t bet on, after all, I’m her partner now.”

Medea was stunned for a moment, and it took her a few seconds to understand the meaning of Matou Ike's words.

"...Is it...match fixing...?"

"Yeah, to be honest, that's how it is." Matou Ike replied casually, his tone flat, as if this was just his usual routine.

Medea could hardly believe it; her eyes remained fixed on Matou Ike for a long while.

Luvia's battle just now was undoubtedly realistic; without profound strategic thinking, it would be difficult to make such a decision.

But against a fantasy-type chimera, there's no room for complacency—throwing a match would be tantamount to risking your life.

Even Luvia couldn't afford to be careless about the battle, especially since it all seemed so real.

“I was initially worried that his competitive nature might prevent him from actually winning. Using poison would avoid suspicion, which was a wise move,” Matou Ike continued, a calm insight in his eyes.

After saying this, he turned to look at the croupier, seemingly with some curiosity.

"By the way, what happens to the arena fighters after that?"

The dealer remained expressionless and calm. "The reappeared chimera is a paralyzing poison. You'll recover in ten minutes."

Matou Ike nodded, clearly satisfied with the answer.

Finally, the key figure, Van Fem…

Chapter 493 Awareness

"Lord Van Fem placed a bet of two hundred coins on the loser's defeat in a single round. The odds of winning are ten times the payout, which is two thousand coins. The difference is one thousand eight hundred coins."

The dealer's voice echoed clearly in the air, announcing Van Fem's victory and watching the gambler's chips accumulate.

Although he bet on the same targets and win method as Matou Ike, the amount he bet was twice that of Matou Ike, clearly indicating that he was more aggressive in this bet.

According to the game's rules, the larger the bet, the greater the potential reward upon winning.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Van Fem cheerfully spread his arms wide, seemingly completely unaffected by the situation.

"Oh my, how did it go so smoothly? Oh well, these things happen sometimes." He laughed, seemingly unsurprised by the victory.

As he spoke arrogantly, he began to collect the chips in front of him. The scene looked as if this 27th Dead Apostle was devouring the vast wealth accumulated in the casino, giving one a feeling that was both ironic and ruthless.

The dragon-shaped chips alone numbered eighteen, an astonishing number that demonstrated his domineering presence in this gambling game.

The first round of betting has ended, and everyone's chips have been settled.

The current number of chips is:

Isilid: Nine hundred

Alette: Four hundred

Matouchi: 1,400 pieces

Van Fem: 2,300 pieces

The dealer broke the silence:

"Before the second battle begins, there will be a twenty-minute break. We have prepared a lounge for our distinguished guests. Please enjoy your time."

The dealer's words served as a sign, announcing the end of the first game and slightly easing the tense atmosphere.

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