Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Waving his finger in Saotome's direction, Yusei, beaming, replied, "Now that the [Skyscraper] is present in my area, the first effect of [Beloved Hero] can be activated."

"...One effect?" Saotome Rei repeated Yusei's words.

"When there is a card in your field zone, a monster equipped with the card 'Beloved Hero' gains ATK equal to its original DEF and cannot be targeted by your opponent's card effects."

"In other words, the attack power of the Thirty-One will increase again at this moment!"

(【Phantom Hero - Trinity】 Attack Power: 5000→7000)

Saotome Rei: "What..."

Jaden Yuki: "A whopping 7000 attack power... Oh~~~ This is getting exciting!!! Sannin is awesome!!! As expected of Yusei!"

The passion in his eyes seemed to be turning into a tangible flame. Jaden Yuki, who had an inexplicable obsession with Yusei, showed a joyful expression on his face.

"...That's it!"

With a finger extended forward, Yusei activated his magic card and announced the start of the battle, or perhaps the end of the duel: "[Phantom Heroes Trinity] Attacks [Light Dao Rui Oculus]!"

"—Take this! Red of Destruction!"

Bursting forth with crimson light, [Phantom Hero - Trinity], having received the command, raised his massive iron fist, its crimson and golden light mingling, and then leaped from the top of the skyscraper, charging towards [Light Morui Okus].

Like a meteorite falling from the sky, Sanyi's body experienced intense friction with the air.

As he descended at high speed, a layer of crimson flames appeared on the surface of his body!

Although it lacked the boost from the Skyscraper Impact, this attack, with its 7000 points of attack power, was still enough to secure Yusei's victory in the duel.

This strike from above was powerful enough to shatter the sky, tear apart the earth, and even gods would have to tremble and lower their proud heads.

(The attack power of the sacrificial weapon is 4000)

An aura of destruction and creation intertwined, firmly locking onto the body of [Light Morui Okus].

Faced with this god-slaying blow, Okus, gripped by extreme fear, was utterly unable to mount any resistance...

Even something as simple as raising an arm, such an ordinary movement, seemed incredibly difficult at this moment…

It was about to crash down head-on onto Okus's head...

However, at that moment, a light, bell-like laugh came from Saotome Rei's mouth: "Hehehe... Yusei, you're so naive!"

It wasn't the kind of wailing born of deep despair; this sudden laughter carried with it the triumphant feeling that Saotome Rei's "plan" had been successfully realized.

"...You don't actually think I haven't considered a possible solution for this situation, do you?"

Facing the [Phantom Hero - Trinity] whose attack power had surged to 7000 points and was about to kill her in one blow, Saotome Rei, after her initial surprise, calmly chuckled and said, "I might as well tell you, Yusei..."

"In the previous few graveyards I've built, I already have a card in my graveyard that can deal with this crisis!"

"Even if the attack power were doubled, let alone 5000 points, it would still be useless!"

"If you want to say why..."

After saying this, Saotome Rei chuckled and waved to the approaching Sannin, activating the effect of a card in her graveyard: "At this moment, I activate the monster effect of [Necromancer] in my graveyard, banishing this card. This turn, you can negate one of your opponent's attacks."

"That way, you'll no longer be able to destroy my monsters or cause me any harm!"

In place of the frozen [Light Morrui Okus], a necromancer warrior clad in red and black armor with waist-length white hair suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking the destructive impact from the Trinity.

After fulfilling its mission, the figure of the Necromancer gradually faded into the distance.

"Hehe... In that case..."

"Solvador Kana (That's hard to say)!!!"

Just as Saotome Rei was about to give herself a thumbs up for her cleverness, Yusei, seeing his attack blocked, slowly raised the corners of his mouth.

Saotome Rei thought that the Wandering Star was on the first floor and she was on the second floor.

However, in reality, Yusei is on the fifth floor!!!

You think you've foreseen your future, but the future you foresaw is a future I've already passed!

I had already anticipated that you would have this kind of response!

Yusei: "What a pity! Rei! The [Phantom Heroes: Trinity] summoned through fusion can attack three times in the same battle phase!"

Saotome Rei: "...What? It actually has this effect?"

Now, Saotome Rei is truly panicked...

With his arms outstretched, Yusei gazed in the direction of Saotome Rei, then issued the second attack command: "Then, Sannin, continue the attack!"

"—Drink it!!!"

As Yusei's voice faded, a fierce aura erupted once again from around Sanichi.

Various dazzling special effects, as if they were free, continuously flashed on Sanyi's fist.

Reaching out to brush aside the lingering afterimage of the Necromancer, the Trinity once again raised his fist, the size of a sandbag, towards the bewildered Lightlord Okus.

This time, it's the real final blow!

There will be no more obstacles that can stop this decisive punch.

"—Red of destruction!"

A flurry of fists flashed, and under this extreme power, the figure of [Light Morui Okus] instantly turned into dust in the air, leaving not a trace...

Affected by the aftershocks, Saotome Rei collapsed to her knees, her health instantly dropping to zero.

(Saotome Rei's LP: 4000→0)

"I won! What an interesting duel!"

Even as he achieved victory, Yusei didn't forget to deliver a standard victory (taunt) gesture to the girl in front of him.

"……Well!"

With Yusei's victory, the monsters and skyscrapers on the field slowly disappeared without a trace.

Because of the impact, Saotome Rei, who was kneeling on the ground in a duck-like position, slowly raised her drooping head and looked in the direction of Yusei after realizing her defeat.

As agreed before the duel, she was about to explain her true intentions to Yusei.

At this moment, seeing that the duel was over, the group rushed from above the cliff to Yusei and Saotome Rei's side.

"Yusei...I..."

"...Wait, let's talk about Li as well!"

Seeing that Saotome Rei seemed about to say something, Yusei quickly interrupted her, then pointed behind her: "Everyone has been watching since just now!"

There, besides the grinning Jaden Yuki, the smiling Asuka Tenjouin with one hand on her hip, and Koala and Sho, there was also Ryo Marufuji with his arms crossed.

At this moment, he was looking in the direction of Saotome Rei with a thoughtful expression.

Saotome Rei: "...Huh? Lord Ryo?"

Having only made a fleeting appearance during the day, Saotome Rei, now facing Marufuji Ryo directly, couldn't help but show a somewhat surprised expression.

"Now it's your turn to step in~~~ Isn't this a boy's responsibility!" With a teasing expression, Asuka nudged Marufuji Ryo with her elbow, who looked hesitant.

Marufuji Ryo still possesses the hairpin that Saotome Rei lost during the day.

It's time to return it to its rightful owner.

"Uh……"

Somewhat confused, Ryo Marufuji blinked. Under the gaze of everyone, he hesitated for a moment before finally taking a step towards Saotome Rei's location.

"I'm sorry, I was the one who broke into your dorm during the day. Yusei was just trying to stop me, not to take your card..."

Saotome Rei lowered her head and apologized to Marufuji Ryo who walked up to her.

To this, Ryo Marufuji simply nodded: "Yes, I know."

"I'm sorry... The reason I'm here is because Lord Ryo has been admitted to the Duel Academy..."

Saotome Rei began explaining why she had come: "I wanted to see you... so I came..."

Speaking of this, Saotome Rei blushed slightly: "Although the process was difficult and there were various obstacles, in the end, I still passed the test... and came here... and then met you, Ryo-sama."

Facing Ryo Marufuji, Rei Saotome opened her arms wide: "Although I lost the duel with Yusei... I will not lose to anyone in my obsession with Ryo-sama! So... please accept the stubborn longing from this young girl!"

"Uh...this..."

Taken aback by Saotome Rei's enthusiastic and imposing manner, Marufuji Ryo, with a troubled expression on his face, instinctively took a half step back.

In terms of duels, he is Kaiser Ryo of Duel Academy, the undisputed emperor, having only lost to Yusei once before.

However, when it comes to romance, Ryo Marufuji is a complete novice, one could even say he hasn't even stepped into the door yet...

Faced with Saotome Rei's passionate confession, he felt only unease... and even more unease.

I'm going to be the King of Duel! Women are just a hindrance!

"Haha... Even Caesar was intimidated by her imposing presence!"

Seeing this scene, Jaden Yuki couldn't help but burst into laughter, hands on her hips: "Speaking of which... Saotome, your courage is really something right now! It's like you're in a duel..."

"Ha ha……"

Looking at Ryo Marufuji's troubled expression, Yusei couldn't help but smile knowingly.

It's unbelievable that the usually indifferent Kaiser Ryo would be so at a loss.

This is so... interesting!

"What are you talking about, Judai? This isn't a duel at all!" Saotome Rei couldn't help but retort to Yuki Judai's confusing statement.

"Yes... a persistent longing is a beautiful thing."

At this moment, Asuka, carrying her heavy breasts in her arms, walked up to Saotome Rei.

Adopting a senior's stance, Asuka then spoke with Rei Saotome: "However, just like you said, unlike a duel, a real man can't win someone's heart and soul just by winking and making faces..."

Despite being a complete novice with no dating experience herself, Asuka is acting like a dating guru.

Seeing Asuka's expression, Yusei could only shrug helplessly...

Theoretically speaking, it belongs to the category of giants.

"A duel, like love, is a connection of hearts. Is this the first time you've ever liked someone..."