Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

“That’s right… those cards in your hand were specifically designed to evaluate you…” Johnson shrugged and smiled.

"Stop talking nonsense! Those are clearly cards that I worked hard to get!" Waving his arms, Wan Zhangmu couldn't help but shout in protest.

Are you kidding me?

According to Johnson...

In other words... all my efforts so far have been pre-planned by someone else?!

My resolve, my battles, and my resurrection… are they all meaningless illusions?

"Don't get me wrong!"

Seeing that Manjoume seemed to have reached a dead end, Iqiangsen waved his hand and said in a deep voice again: "...Although those cards were set up in advance, your efforts were not fake! In my opinion...you are a kind person who is willing to help the weak and is willing to give to others, and it is precisely because of this that I gave you this opportunity to challenge the throne!"

"I... am a kind person??? Hahahaha... Don't talk nonsense!"

Hearing Johnson's evaluation of him, Manjou's expression became quite interesting.

Before this, he had only ever seen disgust, fear, and contempt in the eyes of others… Even the good-natured Asuka often gave him a helpless look…

This is the first time someone has used the word "kind" to describe his character...

Upon hearing this assessment, Wan Zhangmu felt a rather complex mix of emotions.

On the one hand, he verbally resisted.

On the other hand, he didn't dislike the positive feedback he received.

"Well... in short, having defeated King, you will become the new representative of Northern Academy to participate in the match against Duel Academy's main campus."

"...A...confrontation match with Duel Academy?" After pondering I-Qiangsen's words, a glint of unknown light flashed in Manjou's eyes.

"Yes... In a competition, if our representative is a first-year student, then they will probably send a first-year student to participate as well!"

With a knowing look on his face, Johnson immediately bent down and helped King up from the ground, who had been knocked down by Manjoume.

"From the very beginning... were you acting with the goal of making me king?"

"Didn't I tell you? You possess a power unlike anyone else's..."

Faced with the intense questioning, Johnson gave his own answer.

"What's the name of the guy I fought at Duel Academy?" Although he already had a guess, Manjoume still asked the question.

He wanted to hear the definitive truth from E. Johnson.

"Your opponent... I remember... his name is Yusei... something like that..." Ichsen said uncertainly, placing his hand on his chin and looking thoughtful.

More than his rival, Manjou was more concerned about his bet with Samejima, that bald guy.

"Yusei...it really is Yusei!!!"

The three-year period has come to an end (although it's only been less than three months)!

It's time for a grand ceremony to welcome the Dragon King back!

Recalling the man who had caused him such a painful defeat in the past, a strong fighting spirit burst forth in Wan Zhangmu's heart: "Hehehe... I didn't expect that I would have the opportunity to fight you again so soon!"

"Hmph hmph hmph... Haha ...!!!!"

Dark clouds suddenly gathered, and lightning streaked across the sky.

With the birth of the new king, the students of Northern Academy, who had risen from the ground, knelt on one knee under the leadership of Principal Yi Qiangsen, expressing their willingness to submit to Wan Zhangmu.

The air above Northern Academy was filled with the signature loud laughter of Manjou.

The man named Manjoume was resurrected in his solitary form, just like that, transformed into a bolt of lightning!

……

"Now, let's hand over the ultimate weapon card of our Northern Branch to Manjoume, who will be our representative from the Northern Academy!"

After the welcome party, Manjoume, led by Principal Ikhom, arrived at the top of the castle.

Standing atop this high platform overlooking the entire school, with eyes gazing down upon the vast expanse of the college, an indescribable sense of exhilaration welled up within me.

Just a few months ago, he was the universally hated Wan Zhangmu, who was at the lowest point in his life.

However, a few months later, he has indeed become the new king of this Northern Academy, not only receiving everyone's respect and worship, but also about to personally receive a card from the principal.

How could he not feel excited about such a difference in treatment?

"Manjoume, if it were you, you should be able to use this deck!" Looking directly into Manjoume's eyes with a serious expression, Ikhom handed him the deck. "Although the Duel Academy headquarters also has a powerful deck, that [Phantom Demon Deck] has been sealed away for a long time... it probably won't be used! In that case, with this [Armed Dragon Deck], you'll have a huge advantage in duels!"

"Armed Dragon...?" Mitsume chewed on the name, reached out and took the deck, then spread it out in one go.

Like the Black Flame Dragon he used before, the Armed Dragon is also a monster that can be upgraded, from the lowest LV3 all the way up to the highest LV10!

Even... there's this enhanced version, Armed Dragon Raiden series!

And a brand new card that works in conjunction with his original ace monster – [WYXYZ-Powerful Dragon Cannon]...

"This terrifying power is visible to the naked eye..."

One, ten, hundred, thousand—unleashing a thunderous roar!

Looking at the brand-new card brimming with immense power in his hand, a fierce light suddenly erupted from Wan Zhangmu's eyes: "Hahahaha... With this power, what can Yusei use to fight me???"

"That's right... Accept this new power, and then bring victory for me, for us! King Manjoume... No! Manjoume Lightning!!!"

Patting Wan Zhangmu on the shoulder, Yi Qiangsen, who was shouting loudly, revealed an expression of utmost trust in his eyes.

He believed that this promising young man would surely bring him a long-awaited victory!

by that time……

I can win the promise with the old man from Samejima and embrace Domi (the auntie at the convenience store)!

Hahahaha!!!

Hahahahahahahaha...!!!

"Ohhhhhh... A new king has been born!!!"

"Ten Thousand Eyes Lightning...!!!"

"Lightning, lightning, lightning...!!!"

And so, two loud laughs, each carrying a different meaning, emanated from Manjoume and Ikson, mingling with the shouts of the crowd, and once again echoed above the Northern Academy...

Duel Academy VS Northern Academy!

This duel, filled with various purposes and desires, is about to begin...

……

In a classroom at the Duel Academy headquarters.

Enjoying a rare moment of leisure, Yusei is rebuilding his deck.

Beside him, the phantom images of "I-I-I Girl" and "Spherical Kuriboh" circled around him, looking at the card in his hand with curious eyes.

"A combination of Fusion and Xyz...? If that's the case, could we mainly focus on Xyz in the Extra Deck, and then add some Level 4 monsters to the Main Deck...?"

"Hmm...or perhaps...some other small systems plugged in? I remember Aleister and Albus are both 4-star monsters, and they also have their own small systems..."

With a thoughtful expression on his face, the handsome young man was imagining the composition of his card deck.

In the previous duel, Yusei had already realized that relying solely on fusion heroes would indeed have many shortcomings.

For example, once the fusion summoning is sealed, he can easily fall into a passive situation.

To avoid this, it is essential to include some other cards in your deck or prepare a backup deck to prevent being targeted.

I also tried adding a lot of black-framed cards before, and the effect was pretty good...

As for Synchro Summoning... how about we just prepare a separate set of Crab Bro's [Junk Deck]?

After all, this thing doesn't really fit with hero decks! Under normal circumstances, it can only be separated out.

Or……

Add some versatile Tuner and Synchro Monsters to your deck, such as "Stocking" [Effect Veiler], [Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring], [Ghost Rabbit], [Baron de Flore], [Loader Barrel Savage Dragon], etc.?

However, without the water machine (Crystal Machine - Inherited Fiberglass) and the Hundred-Headed Dragon (Phantom Beast Machine - Dawn Goddess Hundred-Headed Dragon), these components would be difficult to operate...

"Emmm...this is so annoying!"

"Ah! Yusei, you're here? I've been looking for you for ages!" Just as Yusei looked up at the sky, pondering the origin of the universe and the many changes in matter, Jaden Yuki's voice rang in his ears at just the right moment.

"Uh... what's wrong? Is there something you need from me?"

Looking at the panting Jaden Yuki and Sho Marufuji, who was always by his side, Yusei stood up, put away his deck, and asked with some confusion.

"Ah... that's right, everyone's gathered over at the port. Apparently, the representatives from Northern Academy will be coming from there today!"

Speaking on behalf of his older brother, Marufuji Sho patted his chest and explained, "So, everyone who heard the news went over there to watch the excitement... oh no! They went to welcome the delegation from Northern Academy."

"Yes! Yusei, Principal Samejima and Professor Chronos have both gone that way, let's hurry over there too!" Yuki Jaden, having caught his breath, gave Yusei a thumbs-up and smiled.

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"Ah! Come to think of it... it was around today..."

After listening to the explanations from Jaden Yuki and Sho Marufuji, Yusei, realizing what had happened, clenched his right fist and gently tapped his left palm, then put on an expression of sudden understanding.

"Wait a minute, I'll be right there."

Waving at the two, Yusei, who had just stood up, quickly stepped in front of them.

"Let's hurry over there! I can't wait to see what the students of Northern Academy are like!" After saying this, Yuki Judai's face showed excitement, and he rushed out in three steps at a time.

"Actually, me too~" Yusei followed closely behind, quickening his pace.

"Hey... Yusei. And big brother, you two wait for me! Don't leave me here..." Seeing the two of them leave him behind, Marufuji Sho felt that his presence was somewhat weak, so he quickly caught up with them.

……

The harbor below the lighthouse.

The submarine that had previously swallowed Manjoume whole—the Northern Academy's mobile fortress—was now quietly floating on the sea.