Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"The older brother is the No. 1 of Obelisk Blue... while the younger brother is the worst of Osiris Red, and he even swore brotherhood with Jaden Yuki, who is also an Osiris..."

Are these two completely different people really brothers?

Camilla couldn't help but ask this question from his unconsciously open mouth.

No matter how you look at it, Marufuji Sho seems to have a genetic mutation; he's just not cut out for himself.

"Hehehe... Oh well... In any case, this way, the only threat can be secured..."

"Next, all we have to do is wait for them to walk right into our trap."

After reviewing the information, Camilla cast an approving glance at her familiars: "Not bad, what a good bunch of kids~"

“I have seen everything… With that, victory is already mine.”

"Found him, my target... Caesar, my Caesar... Hehehehe..."

……

"Principal, we are ready and can depart at any time."

That evening, the seven people who held the keys gathered together again in the principal's office.

Tenjouin Fubuki remains unconscious.

Yusei and his group planned to strike while the iron was hot and deal with the second member of the Seven Stars who had caused the disturbance.

"Oh no! Everyone!"

"The enemy...the enemy has appeared...on that lake over there!"

While everyone was getting ready, Hayato, who was in charge of reconnaissance, also brought back the latest news, panting heavily.

"...They've arrived? Then let's set off!"

Nodding to Hayato, Yusei took the lead and walked out of the room, leading the others to the lake near the Obelisk Blue dormitory.

……

The lake was now shrouded in the thick darkness and mist.

Visibility was also obstructed, and one could only see within a few meters. Beyond that, the view was blocked by a layer of eerie white mist.

"Revisiting a familiar place is..."

Standing at the edge of the lake, Yusei couldn't help but let out a sigh.

In the past, due to the love letter incident caused by Professor Chronos, he once sailed alone in a small wooden boat across the lake to the girls' dormitory in Obelisk Blue at night, where he had his first encounter with Asuka, Junko, and Momoe.

And today, after many days, he has come to this place again.

At this time, the relationship between Yusei and Asuka progressed rapidly.

There was only a thin paper window separating them.

As for Junko and Momoe...

One of them had long been a fangirl of Yusei, while the other simply loved handsome men...

Yusei can accept their affections anytime he wants.

"...I, the card player, don't date! (Except for cute girls)" Yusei shouted these words in his heart and, on a whim, pointed to the sky above his head.

Surrounded by people at this moment, he naturally couldn't shout out this idea directly.

Therefore, he could only vent his overflowing emotions through this roundabout way.

"Is that... the path of the phantom?"

Just as Youxing raised his finger to the sky, a red carpet suddenly unfolded from the depths of the mist across the lake.

Seeing the bizarre scene before him, Wan Zhangmu's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

The red carpet, which was used as a ground surface, floated eerily on the calm lake, showing no sign of sinking due to gravity.

No matter how you look at it, this scene seems somewhat detached from reality.

"She's...calling for us!"

With a slight frown, Caesar Liang seemed to sense the gaze of a wicked woman emanating from the other side of the mist.

As he was swept by that gaze, goosebumps began to rise involuntarily from his skin.

"Uh... there really is such an unscientific thing?"

With wide eyes, Professor Chronos subconsciously took a step forward, wanting to observe the scene before him more clearly.

To onlookers, his actions appeared as if he was eagerly anticipating something.

"Hey? Professor Chronos, are you planning to go first?"

Seeing Professor Pot of Greed displaying courage at this moment, Yusei couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He hadn't expected Professor Chronos to be so brave.

"I……"

"As expected of Professor Chronos!"

"To be able to set a good example... what a great teacher!"

Just as Chronos was about to explain that he had simply come to the front by accident, words of praise from Hayato and Caesar echoed in everyone's ears before he could.

Upon hearing this, Professor Chronos, feeling trapped, wore a constipated expression and abruptly stopped himself from turning back. Instead, he took another step forward: "No...no...that's right! I'm just that responsible! The red carpet is the path for gentlemen...that is, for someone like me, a descendant of nobility!"

Incidentally, Professor Kronos is Italian.

"Professor Chronos? Are you really planning a Dark Duel? Are you ready?" Yusei asked Professor Chronos again to confirm.

If he really wants to fight, then there's no need for me to stop him.

We can't let ourselves take all the credit for the Seven Stars' work, can we?

Occasionally, everyone should be allowed a share of the pie.

"...Of course...no problem!" In response to Yusei's question, Professor Chronos nodded quickly, indicating that his current choice was voluntary and that no one had forced him to do so.

"...Are you alright, Professor? Your body seems to be trembling..."

Seeing that Professor Chronos seemed to be struggling, Manjoume couldn't help but cast a suspicious glance at him.

"Ahhh... I'm shaking with excitement!"

"Just thinking about the duel that's about to take place makes my heart race for some reason! Hahahaha..."

After chuckling a few times, Professor Chronos, quick-witted as ever, mimicked Jaden Yuki's tone and uttered a passionate speech that was completely out of character for him.

Despite the urge to run away with the bucket bubbling in his mind, Professor Chronos outwardly forced himself to stand up and stepped forward to the front of the red carpet.

Just then, a cool, cold wind suddenly blew in from the opposite side of the red carpet.

"...Welcome everyone, onto the Crimson Path of Darkness!"

Accompanied by a slightly flirtatious female voice, a small boat slowly sailed in from the other side of the mist.

The small boat then moored at the other end of the red carpet.

Surrounded by bats, a vampire beauty with long, waist-length green hair, wearing a red jumpsuit with a high slit that perfectly showcased her mature figure, stepped out of a small boat, walked slowly onto the red carpet in black strappy high heels, and swayed gracefully as she came to the opposite side of the crowd.

As she walked with elegant steps, the intricate ribbons on her dress and the jewelry she wore swayed in the wind.

"Ah, my opponent, is that you?"

Seeing Professor Chronos standing at the very front, looking at him with a nervous expression, Camilla's face immediately showed a visible look of disgust.

Tsk... I have no interest in this transvestite professor!

I'd much rather duel with those kids over there than with this guy.

"Monster! Your opponent... is none other than this professor!"

Looking at the beautiful vampire woman not far in front of him, Professor Chronos shook his head and struck what he thought was a dignified pose.

However, despite his naturally handsome face, which resembled a pot of greed, he could never be serious.

"You lot, do you want to replace them?"

Camilla quickly turned her gaze and looked behind Professor Chronos.

Then, she spotted her target: the indifferent-looking Kaiser Ryo, and the figures of Yusei and the others.

As the gazes of the crowd fell upon her, Camilla's lips, painted with red lipstick, slowly curved into a smile.

Everyone: "..."

"Oh my...you're really being rude!"

Seeing that he was being completely ignored by the vampire beauty in front of him, Professor Chronos collapsed to the ground.

As he got up from the ground, a hint of hostility crept into his gaze as he looked at Camilla: "Hmph... Having me, Chronos de Medici, as your opponent is more than enough!"

Anger arises from the heart, evil comes from the courage.

Professor Chronos, whose competitive spirit was ignited by Camilla's rudeness, finally showed some of the attitude and integrity expected of a duelist.

"...Oh? Is that so?"

"Then let the duel in the dark begin!"

Raising an eyebrow, Camilla walked behind her, keeping a certain distance from the crowd. Then, she stretched out her arm, slightly lifted the hem of her skirt, and bowed politely, saying, "Well then... before the battle begins, allow me to formally introduce myself!"

“My name is Camilla, and I am the mistress of this immortal kingdom and a noblewoman of the Seven Stars.”

"By the way... I am not human, but a vampire."

At this point, Camilla slightly opened his mouth, revealing his sharp teeth.

"Nonsense! How could vampires possibly exist! This professor is about to expose your lies, you vixen~ Here you go!"

The return of Chronos's verbal tic also signifies that Professor Chronos has calmed down from his panic and officially returned to his normal state.

At this moment, he was completely different from the timid and cowardly man who had been thinking about running away.

As for Camilla's words, Professor Kronos, who had always believed in science and advocated materialism, could be said to have chosen not to believe even a single punctuation mark of hers.