Of course, saying is one thing, but actually doing it is another.
Dorothy naturally had to despise her enemies tactically, but in reality, she dared not relax in the slightest, no longer having the carefree ease she had when fighting others before.
This old friend was a formidable opponent.
Even though she had defeated her once before in the Magic Net Duel Tournament, and it was a clean, decisive instant kill, which others saw as Dorothy's strength completely overwhelming the opponent, she herself knew that she had cheated that time.
As early as before the Magic Net Tournament was held, Dorothy already clearly understood one thing: she didn't need to worry about other opponents; the only one who could truly threaten her ascent to the top was that S-Loli Tyranny, who was both her teacher, enemy, and friend, known as the Unbeaten Demon Dragon and Golden Princess of Blood on the battlefield.
Since her sudden debut three years ago, this person had not lost a single match in the entire Magic Net Duel, being so powerful that she was somewhat overpowered.
The strength she displayed was not at all what a normal Magic Net Duel player should have. Many other players speculated that this Tyranny might be a real Armed Witch in reality, and not just any level, but most likely a top-tier one. This was a true big shot coming to the Magic Net to fish for newbies.
Because of this, her popularity had always been relatively poor. After all, even if Demonesses are naturally drawn to strength, no one in the gaming world likes people who maliciously fish.
Hmph, just talented but without virtue.
Even if this Tyranny carefully apologized to people every time she abused them, and it seemed quite sincere, it was useless.
After all, this practice of first slaughtering someone and then apologizing was too much like crocodile tears; it was practically rubbing salt in others' wounds, looking passive-aggressive no matter how you saw it.
Over time, very few people in the entire Magic Net Duel circle were willing to play with this person. Even if everyone unlucky enough to be matched with her in solo queue would mostly commit suicide immediately, they just wouldn't let her have fun.
Dorothy first met Mia under these circumstances, when she was in an endless cycle of being abused, unable to win a single match.
However, even though she couldn't beat anyone at that time, Dorothystill felt that her opponents were too weak, not strong enough, which prevented her Diligence Can Make Up for Weakness (SR) talent from gaining much experience from failures.
She wanted to escape the newbie ranks as soon as possible and play high-end games so that each time she failed, she could gain more experience from the opposing big shots to accelerate her growth and take off early.
Unfortunately, the big shots were all too aloof, each cherishing their reputation. Even if Dorothy actively offered herself up, no big shot was willing to abuse her. After all, abusing noobs is not a glorious thing in the gaming world.
One day, Dorothy was habitually harassing the big shots in the ready-up lobby when finally, one big shot was moved by her persistent sincerity in seeking abuse. He pointed to a corner of the lobby and said,
"If you're really not afraid of abuse, then go find her. She's a big shot at fishing, a very powerful Armed Witch in real life. She accepts all challengers; anyone can fight her."
And as Dorothy followed the big shot's Guidelines, she immediately saw that lonely, pitiful figure crouching in a corner.
Although it was common knowledge that player character appearances in the Magic Net were not reliable, Dorothy's eyes still lit up when she first saw this Tyranny.
It was a cute Little Loli with two huge curved horns on her head, dressed in shiny golden scale armor. Even though she was ostracized by everyone, she still carried herself with the haughty arrogance of a queen.
Dorothy's eyes lit up at that moment.
Hmm, no mistake, this appearance clearly indicated a big shot. After all, the more senior the big shot, the more they like to pretend to be young.
So, she was overjoyed and immediately ran over to this Loli big shot and issued a challenge.
By the way, Dorothy's Magic Net Duel character appearance was a muscular Barbie, so the challenge scene looked like a dark, muscular woman preparing to bully a lone Little Loli.
To her delight, this Loli big shot was indeed as rumored, accepting all challengers. She readily accepted Dorothy's challenge and then mercilessly beat Dorothy into Dorothy-sauce.
However, Dorothy, who had been abused for three years, didn't really care about this. After all, she had pain suppression enabled, so no matter how she was abused, she wouldn't feel pain. So, as long as the big shot was happy, that was fine.
Moreover, although she was instantly killed this time, she later found that her talent had gained no less experience, equivalent to the gains from playing a dozen newbie matches normally.
Even better, this Tyranny, like Dorothy, was also a Dragon Witch. The Battle Method techniques she displayed should also be secret techniques from the Dragon Kingdom, something Dorothy, who was living outside, could not normally access. These techniques perfectly matched Dorothy's fighting style. With just a slight modification and optimization of details, it was no different from tailor-made instruction.
This made Dorothy overjoyed, and from then on, she began her daily routine of going to the Loli big shot for check-ins, rain or shine, never missing a day.
Others only thought she was crazy, but they didn't know that for those two years, she had a blast absorbing experience from the big shot. How was this being abused? This was clearly the best teacher providing hands-on instruction. Even if the teacher didn't say a word, Dorothy's body had already memorized the Dragon Witch's Battle Methodtechniques through repeated abuse.
In fact, by the end of the first year of those two years, Dorothy could already barely fight back under the Tyranny's torment. After a year and a half, she could roughly maintain an unbeaten record. Nearing the two-year mark, she even had about a 70% chance of counter-killing.
But Dorothy endured all of this. She always took the beating without fighting back, dutifully acting as a punching bag, at most only dodging as much as possible, all just to squeeze out as much as possible from this fierce Tyranny teacher.
Unfortunately, even so, after a little over two years, this fierce Tyrannywas still squeezed dry by her, not a single drop left.
When there was no more useful experience to absorb, Dorothy could only reluctantly accept reality, and even this unbeaten Tyranny could no longer provide her with more experience, let alone anyone else in Magic Net Duel.
Thus, Dorothy, who was almost invincible in Magic Net Duel, naturally began to feel a bit bored.
Hmm, Magic Net Duel is just like that, it's about time to quit.
She finally decided to use a satisfying big victory as her retirement ceremony.
It was in the subsequent Tournament that Dorothy first fought back against this Tyranny teacher who had abused her for over two years, and also taught her for over two years.
Naturally, the Tyranny, who had no idea that the punching bag she had beaten for over two years and who had never fought back would actually fight back this time, and with such sharp moves from the get-go, immediately crashed and burned, instantly killed by Dorothy's unchivalrous deception and sneak attack.
After eliminating the biggest obstacle to her championship, the remaining opponents were nothing but mere rabble to her, not worth mentioning. Dorothy directly activated her Musou mode.
However, even though it was also about crushing noobs, her one-punch-per-kid Musou and the Tyranny's fishing for noobs received severely polarized evaluations afterward.
The Magic Net Duel circle is currently abuzz with the legendary story of the Unbeaten Demon Dragon's Tyranny, causing Magic Net players immense suffering, until fortunately, the Fairy King sacrificed herself, endured hardships, and after three years of patience, finally counter-attacked and reversed the situation, making the Tyranny deeply ashamed and bringing peace back to the Magic Net.
Humans love to hear such comeback stories, and Demonesses are no different, which greatly boosted the Fairy King's reputation, successfully breaking into the mainstream and attracting countless fans.
However, Dorothy knew herself; her great victory that time was ultimately a trick. If that S-Loli hadn't been careless, and they had a truly fair duel, then she...
Well, only a 70% chance of winning, no more.
No choice, after all, her Battle Method techniques were all secretly learned from this Tyranny. It's already difficult for a disciple to beat a master, and her extra win rate came from a few ultimate moves she stumbled upon through inspiration.
However, even she herself hadn't expected that the chance for a fair duel would come so quickly, and this time it wasn't in the Magic Net, but in the real world. Due to the differences between the Magic Net and reality, her winning rate would have to drop another level.
Sixty percent, only a sixty percent chance of winning, it's too risky. I absolutely cannot be careless; if I mess up, all the money I'm about to get will be gone.
Dorothy instantly became vigilant.
However,
Mia on the opposite side didn't seem very angry, even though her confession failed and she even took a punch from the other party.
She just looked at her bristling beloved opposite her with doting eyes, thinking how truly adorable the Little Fairy was in reality.
Hmm, she was just a bit weak.
In the Magic Net Duel, everyone could freely set their character's magic power, so Mia had never expected that the beloved who eventually successfully turned the tables on her was actually just a first-year new student at Witch Academy, who had only just qualified for admission, and her real magic power was only a mere 13,000 Mana.
This was truly too weak.
Previously, she was instantly killed by a single blow in the Magic Net Duel because the Little Fairy's game character also had high magic power at that time. That inexplicably familiar punch, just like the secret Dragon Kingdom combat technique she herself had learned, was indeed powerful enough to directly penetrate her defense.
But now, what use was this 13,000 Mana?
Her talent, Golden Princess, which condensed the Indestructible Golden Dragon Scale Armor, could only be considered a decent defensive method in high-level duels. But in this low-level duel with only 10,000 Mana, even if the magic power she imbued into it wasn't much, just relying on the inherent defense of the Golden Dragon Scale Armor, it was an unbreakable wall, allowing her to stand still and let others scratch her until they died of exhaustion.
However, since it was someone who had made her stumble before, Miathought for a moment and decided it would be better to be cautious.
Her magic power flashed around her as she activated Golden Alchemy. Instantly, her golden armor, which was originally just for show, transformed into a true high-level battle robe, greatly increasing its defense.
Although according to the rules of the assessment competition, Demonesses were not allowed to wear battle robes, this temporarily refined battle robe was not considered a violation, as it was not relying on external objects.
With this, Mia felt confident.
With her current maxed-out defense, spells consuming less than 30,000 magic power could basically only scratch her and wouldn't break through her defense. So, what would the Little Fairy do?
Although this meant that Mia's own magic power of just over 10,000 Mana was almost entirely used to maintain the Alchemy, which left her unable to counterattack.
But it didn't matter. She came down here to buy time anyway. As long as she could stall until the president arrived, that would be fine. Before then, she actually hoped to play with this Little Fairy a bit more.
She began to reflect, perhaps she had truly been too tyrannical in the Magic Net in the past, scaring this Little Fairy, which led to her beloved having some misunderstandings about her.
But she really wasn't that exaggerated in reality, okay? People always let themselves go a little bit in the Magic Net, okay?
Mia defended herself in her heart.
She decided that this time, she would use her gentleness to make up for the impression points she lost in the Magic Net. She was clearly recognized as the most suitable person to be a wife in the academy, so there was no reason for this Little Fairy not to be moved.
So, Little Fairy, it's your turn to fight this time. Big sister will never fight back.
Mia looked at her beloved, who was scratching her golden scale armor with punch after punch, and thought to herself with doting eyes.
However...
"Tsk, my Little Teacher, oh, no, I should call you Senior Mia now. Are you underestimating me a little too much? I was clearly prepared to go all out and fight you seriously, so why are you slacking off and being useless this time?"
Dorothy tried several times, giving the other party a good long scratching massage, then looked at her old friend who wasn't fighting back, and said with a slight frown of displeasure.
She felt she was being underestimated.
But, Senior, this time it was you who were careless and underestimated the enemy, not my deception or sneak attack. So, let me show you my strongest attack, inspired by the experience I gained from you.
Dorothy slightly adjusted her breathing, changing from human breathing patterns to Dragon's Breath. Her right hand also began to mutate, growing black scales and sharp claws.
Then, she clenched her fist again and punched again.
There were no extra special effects; it seemed like just a simple, unadorned basic attack.
However, Mia, who had just been at ease, suddenly changed her expression.
From this punch, she sensed a fatal threat.
But this was impossible! Since when was there such a terrifying move among spells under 10,000 magic power?
Although she was shocked and puzzled, Mia still instinctively tried to dodge.
Unfortunately, speed was never her strong suit, and the golden armor on her body was too heavy. She no longer had time to dodge.
In desperation, under Mia's will, the gold that originally covered her voluptuous body was instantly melted by high temperature, then instantly solidified and reorganized, forming a thick dragon scale shield to block this punch.
However...
"Then, goodbye, Senior."
Dorothy said softly.
"You are my practical teacher in the War Magic System, so please, Senior, savor this punch from your student."
As soon as her words fell, that unadorned punch with no special effects instantly pierced through everything in front of it. The dragon scale shield, whose defense looked astonishing, was instantly pierced as if it were made of paper. Mia's body was also pierced through.
This punch, just like on the arena a few months ago, once again pierced through Mia's lower abdomen, coming out from her lower back.
Mia, who only now came back to her senses, lowered her head. She looked at the pitch-black dragon claw still in her lower abdomen, and after a moment of stunned silence, she smiled with relief.
"That was truly an unexpected blow. I did underestimate you."
"Not bad. Although I don't know when I taught you combat techniques in the past, Little Fairy, this punch of yours is indeed up to standard. Your Battle Method practical skills have already surpassed mine."
The Golden Princess gave her beloved in front of her a final embrace, then leaned down and whispered softly into her ear.
"Hmm, I'm sure now. You are indeed someone worth my affection, Little Fairy. Wait for me, I won't give up."
After confessing so directly once again, Mia closed her eyes peacefully.
Crack.
The sound of glass shattering echoed.
Dorothy shook her arm. In front of her, the Senior who had just been confessing into her ear suddenly split apart like a reflection in a mirror, then shattered into pieces on the ground.
Along with it, the surrounding space also shattered. Through the gaps in the space fragments, which resembled broken mirror shards, one could clearly see the scenery of the starry sub-space sea.
In the audience, Sophia raised an eyebrow.
She recognized this punch; it was the Spatial Shattering Punch that had also instantly killed her in the duel a few days ago.
"Next one, then."
In the Gladiator Arena, Dorothy shook her head with a hint of boredom as she watched the shattered Senior slowly dissipate into streams of light.
She had thought this would be a battle to prove herself, but why was this Tyranny so different in reality? She was such a tyrannical person in the Magic Net, yet in reality, she was truly a gentle Senior who didn't fight back.
Tsk, how boring. I hope the next one doesn't disappoint me again.
The Little Witch had an expression of being unrivaled.
Unfortunately, this time she didn't have to wait long. Before she could finish her act of being a lonely master, a voice suddenly sounded behind her.
"That was a beautiful punch. Does it have a name?"
The charming and pleasant voice asked.
"Yes, I just named it recently. I call it the Dragon King's Spatial Shattering Punch."
Dorothy subconsciously replied, but then her pupils contracted, and she moved her feet, instantly flashing far away.
After creating some distance, she looked at where she had just been with some lingering fear.
A purple figure had appeared there at some unknown time.
That was the president of the Armed Society, and also the final boss of her challenge tour, the Ice-Heart Succubus, the Uncrowned Martial Empress—Madeline.
The Little Witch was in shock.
5000 words, it's a two-in-one. I don't know how to split it, so I'm too lazy to do so.