Yu-Gi-Oh! Your Friends Are Fighting Out of the Underworld

Chapter 278 Insights from the Duel (Just Talk)

One hour—this was supposedly preparation time for the duelists, but it was more like preparation time for the Seahorse Group. In addition, with the involvement and cooperation requirements of the Schreid Foundation, they did indeed need some time to digest the equipment provided by Chigfried.

However, these things obviously have little to do with You Ming and his group.

For true duelists, all they need to do is wait quietly and then face the final battle.

Depressing and dull.

Even though he wanted to say something, all the words of encouragement he had prepared were stuck in his throat.

"Is this the atmosphere of the finals?"

While others may still be searching for the source of that oppression, the city has already seen the spirit quietly floating above the dueling arena.

"Ra's Winged Dragon!"
Under the blazing sun, the Pharaoh stood silently, while monsters such as the "Black Magician" and the "JQK Three Knights" quietly surrounded him.

At this crucial moment, even "Kuriboh" seemed to have a tense little face.

"The game now is probably more focused than when it fought me before."

Upon seeing that expressionless face, as if he were merely lost in thought, Jōneki frowned.

"And his opponent..."

At that moment, the city's breathing unconsciously stopped.

Just as he shifted his gaze to the other side of the dueling arena, the azure flames that almost rushed towards him seemed to be about to completely incinerate him.

"Hot...no, so cold."

When the fleeting burning pain completely subsided, the almost bone-chilling cold gave him goosebumps.

"What the hell is this..."

Above the Netherworld Blood Sea, the skeletal dragon coiled its body like a feathered serpent, seemingly resting. Its serpentine body, longer than that of an ordinary dragon, seemed to completely envelop the duelist.

"Youming, this is the next opponent in the game."

Then, the dragon slowly opened its eyes.

"That look in his eyes..."

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, like an illusion, the gaze of that creature, seemingly above the food chain, still sent shivers down Cheng Zhi's spine.

It awoke, and it bared its fangs!

"Ah, it's finally about to begin."

You Ming couldn't help but yawn.

"I stood on the top of the tower like a stupid dog for an hour in the cold wind, and I felt like I was going to catch a cold."

Yes, he has been standing here for an hour, and the reason is quite simple.

Because the man in front of me has never left!
Yugi Muto, the original protagonist, has been standing there like a swagger ever since he gave him that battle warning, showing no sign of leaving.

Considering his role as the final boss, leaving casually would be beneath him, so he could only stand there and endure the cold wind.

"If you don't like it, you can leave anytime. You're not the kind of person who follows the mood, are you?"

Seeing Yumei's helpless expression, Yashiki-dō couldn't help but purse his lips.

"Anyway, you don't care what other people think of you, do you?"

"But we should at least give our 'Pharaoh' some face, shouldn't we? After all, he is our 'partner'."

Yu Ming then gently tapped the Duel Disk produced by the Seahorse Group.

At the same time, the challenger, who had been resting with his eyes closed, finally opened them.

"Muto Yugi!"

The moment their eyes met, You Ming also put on a serious face.

Regardless, he still has to solidify his 'boss' status himself:
"Before the battle begins, I want you to answer one question for me—do you know the significance of this duel?"

"of course."

Upon hearing this question, the Pharaoh did not back down at all.

He didn't even question it; instead, a look of understanding appeared on his face.

“My memories… Countless people have told me that I have a sealed past, and countless people have reminded me that it is a dark past that, once uncovered, will unleash a bloodbath.”

Oh right, speaking of which, this is actually the main storyline of Duel City.

Gently touching his forehead, You Ming, who had only intended to maintain his composure, simply coughed lightly.
"So, what's your answer?" "I'm ready, whatever comes next, I will overcome it together with my companions!"

"So you can make decisions for your partner so easily?"

"what?"

Suddenly, the inexplicably high-pitched tone at the end of the words startled the Pharaoh.

He couldn't help but stare at the person opposite him, only to see his powerful opponent yawn.

"Think it through carefully, Muto... no, nameless Pharaoh. You are not perfect either, and I hope you can learn that from this duel."

So, that should be about right, right?

Seeing the Pharaoh's furrowed brows and thoughtful expression, You Ming nodded in satisfaction.

"So when did you become a riddle solver?!"

"This is so annoying, this is what you call the aura of a big boss."

"What kind of aura is that? You're just picking a fight because you're annoyed by the cold wind."

"It's so annoying!"

Amidst the commotion unnoticed by anyone, referee Isono, who was also present, raised his hands:

"Therefore, I hereby declare that the first Super Expert Tournament - Duel City Finals is about to begin - please take your positions, duelists."

At this moment, the Pharaoh, who had been deep in thought, also came to his senses.

"Don't worry too much about the other me. No matter what happens, we can find the answer together."

"……Um."

At this moment, any declaration of war or empty words are superfluous.

At least for now, he needs to focus on dealing with the enemy in front of him!
Under sharp gazes, the two duelists unfolded their duel disks:
You have a new challenger!!

"The duel begins!"

【Youming LP: 4000】

【Yugi Muto LP: 4000】

Just as that sacred declaration echoed, the magician holding the scepter swiftly waved it.

As the magic circle unfolded, a blazing sun seemed to appear in the sky, but before the legendary sun god could display his divine power, a chaotic slash that seemed to tear apart dimensions struck directly.

'Boom'

The smoke and dust from the explosion spread rapidly, making it impossible for not only the surrounding spectators but also the Pharaoh, the opponent, to see his opponent's whereabouts.

But soon, he suddenly sensed a kind of desolation.

The sun... went out?!
After the smoke and dust completely dissipated, Yugi Muto suddenly realized that his connection with the gods had become somewhat sluggish.

Looking up at the sky, I found that the proud phantom god had already lowered his head.

"He wasn't hurt at all..."

Suddenly, Yugi Muto realized something.

That action was less like defeat and more like a voluntary act of crawling.

"Could it be that……"

The face that looked exactly like his own flashed through his mind, and then fantasy and reality overlapped.

"Is that you?!"

'boom'

The hurricane swept away the smoke and dust, and the warrior of light and darkness stood directly in front of him.

"Three thousand years ago, the world's strongest warrior also slumbered until now!"

The figure wielded a blade, and the dimensional-slicing slash repelled all attacks.

Both the magic circle and the divine power were completely torn apart.

Finally, the blade that cleaved the heavens and earth struck directly:
"Nameless Pharaoh, this time your opponent is yourself!"

(End of this chapter)