Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree

The black and red dragons stared at each other.

They sat facing each other like two lazy fat orange cats, each with a paw holding a deck of shiny cards...

The cards seemed custom-made for the dragons, extravagantly decorated and inlaid with many artificial gemstones, each as large as a door, painted with vivid monster illustrations.

Not only that, but there was also a palpable sense of magic power infused in the cards.

Such cards likely took a lot of effort to make, clearly prepared by the players in advance.

Looking at the familiar style of the monster images on the cards, Eve couldn’t help but glance at Demacia, who was among the crowd with a face full of excitement.

He probably... already knew who created these cards.

In front of the two dragons were two decorated artificial gemstones with numbers flickering on them, seemingly representing "health points," like "LP" in Yu-Gi-Oh.

Eve sensed a surge of magic power within, seemingly injected by the dragons.

"Come forth! Dark Red Demon Dragon!"

As the Red Dragon played a card, a faint glow erupted from the card on the ground. A figure, part demon, part dragon, flickered momentarily with a roar, faintly appearing.

It was a fourth-tier illusion magic, [Fantasy Disguise].

In truth, it had no substantial effect, merely consuming magic power to transform the caster’s imagination into illusionary forms.

For these enchanted cards, it meant manifesting the beautifully enhanced monsters on them as phantoms, even adding some sound effects.

"Wow~!"

Some of the young dragons watching around gasped, their eyes sparkling with wonder at the dazzling cards and vivid, imposing monsters.

The two notoriously hot-headed and impulsive color dragons sat excitedly on rocks, panting heavily but eagerly dealing cards in a duel...

They were having a blast.

Watching the scene, the perpetrator’s tail was almost wagging to the sky:

"Hahaha, I told you, no one can resist the joy of games, not even dragons!"

"Hey, honestly, I’ve specifically studied the personalities of dragons. They like beautiful things, and each has a bit of a youthful spirit inside!"

"For them, Gwent cards or regular poker might still hold limited allure, but with these meticulously designed Magic Cards, they’ll be hooked!"

"See! With this set of flashy cards, dragons are finding fun. If they want to fight, a card battle will do the trick!"

"The LP consumed in battles is from their own bodies’ magic power. If one side isn’t convinced after a duel, they can keep going until one exhausts all their magic power, and the other wins."

"Thus... a duel method that only consumes magic power and avoids physical fights is born!"

"Moreover, it also has the effect of training magic power!"

"Heh heh heh, this card set isn’t cheap, an absolute lucrative trade. And my designed cards have a lifespan, if we can promote this across Dragon Island... heh heh heh..."

Demacia rubbed his hands, as if his eyes had turned into gold coins.

He vividly described, causing the eyes of Dongdong and Li Mu beside him to light up, seemingly seeing a huge business opportunity as well.

Of course, during the last few sentences, Demacia spoke in a lower tone, making sure the excited dragons didn’t hear.

Not even ten minutes later, the Red Dragon had scattered the Black Dragon’s deck, and its magic pool replacing "health points" was nearly depleted...

It had won.

The victorious Red Dragon raised its proud head, brimming with arrogance.

By contrast, the defeated Black Dragon drooped its head, dejected.

"I’m not convinced! Let’s go another round!"

It roared.

"Hmph, bring it on!"

The Black Dragon sneered.

Watching the two dragons completely engrossed in their card game, Demacia grew even more smug:

"See, a world without brutal fighting is completed just like that!"

Saying this, he glanced at Eve, who had returned to her alias on the other side, and chuckled:

"What do you think? Wind? Sister?"

Seeing his "Wind Sister, come praise me" face, Eve looked at him with a peculiar expression.

She glanced at the dragons getting more absorbed in the game, speaking incredulously:

"Is it really perfect?"

"Hmm?"

Demacia paused for a moment.

Eve shook her head:

"Demacia, do you think dragons, especially color dragons, are the kind to always follow rules?"

Hearing her words, Demacia froze.

The next instant, laughter erupted from the duel, the Red Dragon... had won again.

"Hahaha! You little black lizard, no matter how many chances you’re given, you’ll never beat the grandeur of the Red Dragon Lord!"

It laughed heartily, full of pride.

The Black Dragon’s face darkened even more.

Having lost another card duel, it finally reached its limit, while the Red Dragon’s taunting was akin to pouring oil on the fire, the last straw to break its rational mind.

The Black Dragon abruptly threw all its cards to the ground, baring its fangs, expression fierce:

"You red idiot! Who are you calling a little lizard?"

The Red Dragon was slightly taken aback, now riled up:

"What did you call me? You little black lizard!"

"Stupid pig! Court death!"