Traveling in reverse through the Yu-Gi-Oh! world with the MD system

"That's a good idea. Since you have such thoughts, don't wallow in self-pity here. Go and train yourself properly to further master pendulum summoning. That's what you should really be doing."

"Yes! I understand!"

After Soleva's words clarified his path, Yuya Sakaki found his direction and immediately bowed deeply to Soleva with gratitude.

"Mr. Sorewa, please, let's have a duel!"

Soreva was truly dumbfounded. Although he knew that in the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, everything could be solved by playing cards, Yuya Sakaki's topic had changed way too quickly. Even in his previous world, Soreva had never encountered someone begging to play cards like this.

"Wait, I was trying to help you master pendulum summoning, but what made you think of playing cards with me?"

Seeing that Yuya Sakaki was looking at him expectantly, Soleva quickly waved his hand, intending to refuse.

However, Yuya Sakaki directly grabbed Soleva's hands, his eyes shining, and said confidently:

"If you want to master Pendulum Summoning, the most effective way is to duel with strong opponents! I believe that Mr. Soreva, who was able to say those words, is definitely a powerful duelist that Yuzu and the others cannot match!"

"While what you said makes me happy, please show some respect for your friends. Aren't you implying they're weak?"

"Ah... Kenjisaka and Yuzu..."

Although Sakaki Yuya didn't say it aloud, his hesitant expression made it clear what he wanted to say, and Hiiragi Yuzu also pulled out her folding fan with a dark face.

This time, even though Kakuzuka was being criticized along with her, he didn't stop Hiiragi Yuzu. Instead, he watched as the folding fan slammed heavily into Sakaki Yuya's head.

"What right does this guy, who didn't even figure out how to summon, have to say that after ruining the duel!"

Chapter 07 The Glory of the Link

However, just when Yuzu thought that Soleva would definitely be angry because of Yuya Sakaki's rash challenge and drag Yuya to apologize to Soleva, Soleva chuckled and said:

"Don't worry, I don't mind. In fact, it's perfect timing. I'd like to find someone to duel with to test some of my ideas."

"Really!"

Upon hearing that Soleva also wanted to challenge someone to a duel, Sakaki Yuya's eyes lit up instantly. However, Hiiragi Yuzu pouted, sulking, at Soleva for agreeing to Sakaki Yuya's challenge.

"Ugh... Mr. Soleva, how can you spoil Yuya like this!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I really don't mean to spoil him. I just have some things I want to confirm."

As he spoke, Soreva took something out of his bag and fastened it to his left wrist. Although the object looked very different from what everyone was familiar with, the card deck inserted inside revealed its true form.

"This is... a Duel Disk?"

"However, it looks completely different from the Duel Disks of Yuya-nii and Yuzu-neechan."

Soleva could only smile wryly at this, since this Duel Disk was not from this world, but rather a Duel Disk he brought from the previous world, from the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS world.

However, Soreva's wry smile, coupled with the somewhat retro-looking Duel Disk, led Hiiragi Yuzu, who had recently become obsessed with TV dramas, to misunderstand:

"Mr. Soleva, this Duel Disk is very important to you, isn't it?"

Soreva was taken aback by Yuzu's question, and after a long pause, he replied:

"Of course!"

After all, without this Duel Disk, he would lose the Extra Monster Zone and be unable to perform Link Summoning, forcing many decks to undergo major redesigns.

Upon hearing Soleva's affirmative answer, Hiiragi Yuzu instantly conjured up a dramatic scene in her mind. She imagined all sorts of clichéd plot points, such as inheriting a Duel Disk from his father and making a promise to his seriously ill lover.

"Mr. Soleva, good luck in the duel!"

Seeing Yuzu's eyes suddenly fill with tears for no apparent reason, and then she abruptly grabs his hand and bestows a blessing upon him, Soreva is completely bewildered.

How did she suddenly become like this? I hope I didn't say anything wrong.

However, since it was a blessing after all, Soreva still responded to Hiiragi Yuzu with a smile:

"Thank you."

Just then, Yuya Sakaki suddenly appeared, staring at Yuzu Hiiragi's hands that were holding Soleva's, with some displeasure:

"Yuzu, why are you only cheering for Mr. Soreva? I'm the one who needs cheering!"

When Yuuko Hiiragi realized she was being stared at like that by Yuya Sakaki while holding Soleva's hand, she blushed and withdrew her hands, turning her face away and saying:

"I, I understand! Yuya, good luck in the duel..."

As the conversation drew to a close, Yuzu Hiiragi's voice had become barely audible, almost like a mosquito's buzz, and Yuya Sakaki playfully cupped his hands around his ears and leaned in close:

"What are you saying? I can't hear you. Speak louder, Yuzu."

After being fooled by Yuya Sakaki's antics, Yuzu Hiiragi's initial shyness vanished instantly. Angrily, she drew her folding fan and smacked Yuya on the head, who was practically touching her face.

"I told you to do your best in the duel! Do I have to say it out loud for you to hear me!?"

Watching Yuya Sakaki and Yuzu Hiiragi start bickering, Soleva couldn't help but sigh:

"It's so good to be young... Wait, I don't think I'm that old, am I?"

........................

The physical imaging unit started operating again, but this time, Yuya Sakaki's opponent was no longer Yuzu Hiiragi, but Soleva.

"Sakaki Yuya-kun, are you sure you want me to make the first move?"

Looking at Yuya Sakaki in front of him, Soleva's request was rather strange. After all, he still remembered what deck he had put in his Duel Disk before. If he successfully opened up the board first, it would be Yuya Sakaki who would suffer.

However, Yuya Sakaki looked excited and certain:

“Of course! I want to witness Mr. Soreva’s duel first.”

"Since you've put it that way, let's begin the duel!"

After drawing the five cards into his hand, Soreva was stunned after just one glance. After all, this was arguably the most comfortable start for his hand, almost comparable to a perfect hand in mahjong.

Could it be that Yuzu's blessing just now really worked?

"Um, Yuya Sakaki, are you sure you want to go second? If I go first, you might not be able to summon a monster."

Despite Soleva's words, Yuya Sakaki remained unconcerned; in fact, he was even more excited.

"Please, Mr. Sorewa!"

Since Yuya Sakaki had already said so, and considering that Link Summoning was not possible in this world, he would have two useless pieces in his possession, so Soleva didn't say anything more.

"In that case, I will usually summon [Tryne's Trap]!"

As Soleva slammed the monster card in his hand onto the light screen extending from the Duel Disk, a fierce sandstorm instantly erupted in front of him.

As the sandstorm subsided, a cute little girl with silver-white hair, two worm-tooth decorations on her head, and a red dress stood timidly in front of everyone.

"Wow! So cute!"

Girls are always powerless against cute things, and the two girls from Yusheng Academy, one big and one small, were no exception. Their eyes lit up as they looked at the dueling arena, and their excited voices could be heard even by the two girls inside.

However, Soreva remained unmoved and continued his duel:

"The moment [Trian's Trap Hollow] is Normal Summoned, its effect activates: I can add one Normal Trap Card with the [Hole] or [Trap Hole] fields to my hand. I choose..."

As the Duel Disk released the card chosen by Soleva, Soleva caught it and displayed it to everyone.

"[Naraku's Trap Hole]!"

Although it was good that his opponent had revealed his cards, Yuya Sakaki's expression turned grim because he also knew the effect of the card [Naraku's Trap Hole].

When a monster with an attack power of 1500 or higher is successfully summoned, destroy it and banish it.

It's a very simple effect, but when paired with [Tryne's Trap] which has an attack power of 1600, it becomes exceptionally brutal. This means that if Yuya Sakaki can't deal with this card, he will have a very hard time dealing with [Tryne's Trap].

Now, Yuya Sakaki finally understood what Soleva meant when he said he might not be able to summon a monster.

However, even so, Yuya Sakaki only understood the tip of the iceberg of this deck. Soleva took a deep breath, his expression grave, because the next step was crucial for him.

"I have used [Trian Trap] as material, set up a link arrow, and am linking to summon! Answer my call! [Sera Trap]!"

Instantly, a pale blue light filled the entire duel arena.

Chapter 08: Xyz Summoning After the Link

"A unique monster summoning response has been detected in the city!"

In a dimly lit research institute, a group of researchers in white lab coats frantically typed their fingers amidst a series of mechanical beeps, confirming that the data fed back by the system was accurate.

The manager of this group of researchers, a slightly overweight old man in a white uniform, felt that the scene in front of him was very familiar, as if it had happened not long ago when the pendulum summoning occurred.

However, he still had to issue the orders that needed to be given:

"Start the analysis immediately!"

"Yes!"

After a series of keystrokes, a woman's voice rang out, and this answer foreshadowed the emergence of a brand new summoning method in this world, following the recently appeared pendulum summoning:

"The analysis results are in! It's... Link Summoning!"

"Link... Summoning?"

Upon hearing that a new summoning method had appeared, the slightly chubby old man knew that his opportunity had come. He had benefited greatly from telling that young master about pendulum summoning last time. What could he gain from this link summoning?

........................

Let's leave the matter of the slightly chubby old man aside for now and turn our attention back to the dueling arena of the Yusheng Academy.

After a dazzling light blue glow, everyone gradually saw that a technologically advanced light blue door, surrounded by arrows pointing in eight directions and a silver square frame, had appeared in mid-air in the dueling arena.

The instant the door appeared, [Trynn's Trap] transformed into a red hurricane, disappearing into the square frame and illuminating the arrow pointing towards Soleva in red.

As the arrow was lit, a delicate white foot gradually emerged from the doorway, followed by a bright yellow dress, and finally, a radiant face with green hair styled into cute pigtails.

As the [Sera's Trap] opened its eyes and revealed a seemingly innocent smile, the world's first Link Monster instantly triggered screams from Yuzu Hiiragi and Ayumi Ayukawa:

"So cute!" ×2

Soreva, who had breathed a sigh of relief after successfully summoning the [Seraphim Trap], finally noticed the two girls' screams and was momentarily stunned:

"While it's true that Sera is cute, isn't your reaction a bit too exaggerated?"

However, this doubt only lingered in Soreva's mind for a moment, because his duel would not end because of the summoning of [Sera's Trap]; rather, it was only the beginning.

"Now, I activate the effect of [Parallel Beyond Dragon] in my hand! When this card is in my hand and a Link Summon is successful, I can Special Summon this card to the link of that Link Monster!"

As Soreva slammed down the [Parallel Beyond Dragon], the red arrow reappeared behind the [Sera's Trap]. In the direction this red arrow pointed, a serpentine monster, its body entirely mechanical and predominantly silver and black, descended in a burst of light.