Chapter 816: Chapter 488: I Permit You to Die in Utter Despair (Part 2)
Vivian also watched at that time. She was rather gloating and didn’t seem unhappy at all.
Because Zhang Fang arranged for Shen Sui to marry into the family of the An Family of Lingnan, which made An Wei his fiancé.
With these backgrounds, none of Vivian’s opponents had an ordinary identity, and naturally, their card decks were not ordinary either, containing many high-quality Life Cards.
Vivian had once again picked up the title of Card-Hunting Little Witch on this ship.
The game of life and death was over, but there was still a duel that had been arranged to take place.
Vivian looked up, turning her gaze towards Keynes above.
She smirked, "It’s your turn."
Keynes looked at Vivian woodenly. Then, under Vivian’s control, he leaped from the high platform, landing steadily in front of her.
"Then, let’s start the duel." Vivian smiled warmly, yet it felt as though she was a judge.
She raised her hand and activated the Dueling Device.
Under the influence of the candlelight, Keynes was controlled to replicate the same actions.
As the Duel Realm unfolded, the final battle of this assault officially began.
At that moment, everyone noticed something was off with Keynes.
His demeanor now was completely different from his previously arrogant and wicked self.
He didn’t utter a word facing Vivian’s challenge, simply stepping down to face her.
What is going on?
Louise, skilled in interpreting expressions, immediately noticed Keynes’ odd behavior, feeling utterly puzzled.
Of course, no matter how bored Vivian might be, she wouldn’t duel herself in front of everyone.
This kind of playing against oneself is fine in private, but doing it in public would just be too embarrassing.
Especially with Shen Sui present, Vivian could completely picture his gleeful expression at that time.
She snapped her fingers lightly.
The candlelight in Keynes’ eyes gradually dissipated, meaning Vivian released her control over his body.
As the power of Twilight receded, Keynes’ soul instantly regained control of his body.
After a brief moment of dizziness, he looked up in fear at Vivian standing opposite him.
The red-haired girl just stood there, smiling at him.
Keynes suddenly recalled his previous helplessness and despair; though he was alive, his body was beyond his control.
No matter how much you shout or scream, no matter your anger or pleas, it steadfastly carried out the instructions given by someone else. At that moment, your soul felt trapped in a transparent glass bottle, seeing everything but unable to change anything.
Keynes was certain that the woman before him was the mastermind behind it all.
This power that shouldn’t exist in this world was undoubtedly an Extraordinary Power from the Otherworld.
But how long had the Extraordinary Invasion started? Could there really be a Life Card Master able to obtain such a powerful force from the Soul Card World?
Keynes remained silent for a long time, before finally speaking, focusing his gaze intently on Vivian, and with difficulty, asked what was on his mind: "Who exactly are you?"
Vivian seemed to have anticipated Keynes’ question, sighed and replied, "How pitiful."
"What?"
"My name lives on, but in your minds, I was never alive." Vivian raised her hand to initiate the duel.
As the round cards began to move, Vivian smiled and said, "Since that’s the case, there’s no point in saying more, let’s duel."
Seeing the scene, Keynes instinctively said, "Why?"
"Why?" Vivian smiled, "You want to ask why I bother to duel when I could simply take your life, right?"
Though Keynes said nothing, his intention was clear.
"Oh well, it’s because I’m merciful," Vivian said with a bothered expression, tapping her forehead, "I don’t like wanton slaughter."
Everyone on deck showed skeptical expressions.
Just look at those bodies thrown into the sea, and yet you claim not to like senseless killing?
Though many you dueled to death arguably deserved it by universal moral standards, doing it all at once makes it seem like you are the one guilty of heinous crimes, doesn’t it?
Keynes’ expression froze, not expecting Vivian to give such an answer.
Vivian paused and continued, "So, I allow you to meet your end in utter despair."
With those words, the round card fell into Vivian’s field, and seeing it, Vivian asked with a smile, "Ready?"
Keynes realized Vivian didn’t intend to let him live.
At this moment, Keynes no longer felt fear, with a determined heart and a twisted expression, gritting his teeth, he stated, "You will regret your arrogance! The victor of this duel will be me!"
Vivian, hearing Keynes’ words, waved her hand nonchalantly, "Don’t say things like that with such an expression; people might think I’m the villain here."
"You really aren’t aware of your situation, are you? You’re the one attacking us, you know."
Watching Vivian laughing and talking, Louise cautiously asked Shen Sui beside her, "Is your fiancé always like this?"
So scary!
Truly terrifying!
Shen Sui glanced at the woman shorter than him by a head, jokingly said, "My fiancé hates women whispering to me the most."
His words were said without much thought, but Louise was all ears.
The already timid Louise felt her hair stand on end the moment she heard Shen Sui’s words.
Her head snapped back like a spring, directly facing Vivian, her expression rigidly observing Vivian’s expression.
At that moment, Louise’s complexion paled, with her lips trembling slightly.
For a while, Louise remained motionless, but Shen Sui clearly heard her teeth chattering, indicating her fear.
"I mean....." Shen Sui thought Louise’s reaction might be too exaggerated, "I was just kidding, not to such an extent..."
He hadn’t even finished his sentence when Louise suddenly shrieked beside him: "Ah!!!! Stay away from me!!! Don’t whisper to me!!!"
Everyone had been focusing intently on the ongoing duel, as it concerned their safe arrival.
But the sudden scream, like a bolt from the blue, startled everyone, prompting them to instinctively seek the direction of the shriek.
Keynes, who had just gained the initiative and was ready to play his card, was so startled by the scream that his hand shook, nearly dropping his card.
Louise had managed to draw everyone’s attention.
Well, the whole duel didn’t garner much attention, yet one scream achieved it, ironically from the very person who didn’t want attention.
After screaming, Louise realized her mistake, but it was already too late.
She wanted to make an excuse, but seeing Vivian’s gaze turn her way, fear gripped her heart again.
Images of Vivian killing opponents in past duels flashed through Louise’s mind like slides, all replacing those opponents with herself.
At that moment, this imaginative young girl couldn’t bear her inner fear anymore, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted.
Vivian looked at the collapsed, fainted Louise, then turned her gaze to Shen Sui beside her.
Though she said nothing, her eyes clearly conveyed: "What did you do to her?"
Shen Sui shrugged, displaying a wry smile, looking tremendously innocent.
I was startled by the scene too, alright?
How was I supposed to know that a simple remark could scare someone unconscious?
Vivian sighed inwardly.
I think Alice is just learning from you.
While Vivian felt helpless, Keynes felt more anger.
The momentum he had just built up was dashed by Louise’s scream.
He had to stabilize his mindset, continuously reminding himself that even with the immense power gap, the Life Card Duel still left him a chance of victory.
"You will regret initiating this duel!" Keynes grumbled through gritted teeth.
