Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

The Death Mask, judging from the name, should be a half-shaped iron mask similar to the one worn by the Dark Duelist Titan.

As for the magic of darkness, the name is a bit confusing, but it should be something like the Millennium Jewelry, an ornament belonging to a certain priest, right?

The Dark Eye... This should be similar to Pegasus's Millennium Eye, an item that requires sacrificing one eye to use. Its effects are currently unknown, but it could be X-ray vision or even future vision within a certain range.

However, regardless of the circumstances, sacrificing an eye is indeed a significant prerequisite for its use.

After all, not everyone wants to be a one-eyed monster like Xiahou Dun... One eye has a significant impact on a person's appearance, so unless it's an extreme situation, there's no need to consider this prop.

The Book of Darkness... Hmm, judging from the name, this should be a thick, emerald-green book, right? Like the "Necronomicon" in the Cthulhu Mythos, it probably contains some unknown knowledge...

I just wonder if carrying this book will attract the attention of some unspeakable creature, and then it might just vanish from the face of the earth...

If that's the case, then the Seven Star King would probably only need to fight six opponents, right?

In conclusion, whether from its appearance or its incomprehensible function, this disc clearly does not qualify as one of the Darkness items.

"Hmm... As far as I know, the Darkness items don't include the disc on your chest. Although I don't know its origin, I can sense an extremely powerful force within it..."

"This thing is no ordinary object!"

Even after transforming back into a white tiger from a human, Tania seems to have only undergone a physical change and has not lost her ability to think or speak.

Tania gave a very high evaluation to the disc that this wandering star currently possessed, which did not belong to any known category.

This thing is very likely a different kind of underworld item from the "Seven Divine Artifacts" and "Darkness Items".

"...I see, I think I understand now."

Previously, with the help of the spirits, Yusei successfully used the disc to open up the realm of Dark Duel.

However, it seems that this is just one of the common attributes of dark items, and not an ability inherent in the disc itself.

So, what exactly are the abilities of this thing?

Time travel? Resurrection of the dead? Dimensional crossing? Or... is it giving the holder a chance to reload and start over?

After considering all the cheat codes he could think of, Yusei touched the disc on his chest with some confusion.

Even if the disc does possess these powerful special abilities as he suspects, Yusei currently has no idea how to trigger these effects.

You can't just do what Subaru Natsuki (486) did, deliberately die once and then see if you can be reborn, right?

What if it really dies?

……

"A tiger...does that mean I've fallen in love with a tiger?"

Pressing his hand to his chest, gazing at Tania, and savoring the new emotions that had arisen within him, Daichi Misawa blushed as he softly marveled at the changes in his body.

Strictly speaking, Misawa and the current Tania could either have another duel or fall in love...

It’s not impossible…

"...Let's go, Bass!"

Tania glanced at everyone one last time, finished her explanation, and then disappeared into the depths of the dense forest with her follower.

Misawa Daichi, meanwhile, gazed in the direction she had left, a look of utter disappointment on his face.

My first love, and my youth, are both over...

382 The Three Phantom Demons Targeted

"Ugh! That's so mean, bro! He actually ate the fried shrimp I specially saved!"

Early in the morning, Marufuji Sho's voice, full of complaints, could be heard in the cafeteria of Osiris Red Dormitory.

Without him noticing, the fried shrimp, a high-end ingredient for Osiris Red, disappeared from his plate in the blink of an eye.

When he looked up, he immediately saw his older brother chewing on fried shrimp...

"Sorry, sorry~ I thought you hated these things because you hadn't eaten any~" After quickly swallowing the fried shrimp in his mouth, Yuki Jaden scratched his head, looking embarrassed.

He intended to help his younger brother solve his troubles, but unknowingly, he seems to have done something wrong.

"Waaaaah... That's why I saved it for last! It's a rare treat that I can only get once a month!!!"

Heartbroken, Marufuji Sho slumped onto the table, tears streaming down his face and soaking the surface in front of him.

His expression of utter grief was as if he had lost his own brother...

"Hey... stop arguing. I'll just ask Jaden to give you his fried shrimp next time!" Yusei, feeling a bit of a headache from the antics of the two people next to him, helplessly pressed his head.

It's really unnecessary to get excited over such a small thing.

"Next time... next time won't be until a month from now... whether you'll remember this by then is another matter!" Marufuji Sho raised his head from the table, wanting to say something more.

However... at that moment, the cafeteria door was suddenly opened by someone.

Hayato's figure then came into everyone's view.

Hayato, who had been running at full speed, shouted breathlessly to the group of people who were looking at him, "Something terrible has happened! A submarine has arrived at the academy's port!"

"……submarine???"

Could it be that those people from Northern College have come again?

With this question in mind, the group temporarily put the matter of frying shrimp behind them and headed towards the port.

……

"Duel Academy kids! Are you all still gotta keep your spirits up?"

A large luxury submarine is currently moored at the port.

Unlike the Northern Academy's mobile fortress, which resembles a whale, this enormous white submarine was extremely luxurious, fully displaying its owner's extravagant wealth...

When it's anchored on the sea, it looks more like a luxury international cruise ship than a submarine.

At the top of the cruise ship, a burly man who looked like a captain was holding a microphone and shouting loudly as if no one else was around.

Various luxurious decorations can be vaguely seen on his body.

These valuable ornaments were hung on his body in bulk as if they were free.

"This guy... cough cough! I mean, who exactly is this nouveau riche-looking fellow?"

"Who knows? I just arrived too..."

The arriving crowd, looking at this burly man who kept flaunting his presence, couldn't help but ask their questions.

Dude, you've come to the wrong place to show off, haven't you?

This is a school, not your private backyard!

Are you planning to cause trouble by being so high-profile?

Or perhaps... you're also one of the Seven Star Kings? Not planning to take the conventional path?

"Hmph! You're asking who I am? Looks like there are still people who don't know my name..."

Sensing the conversation, the burly man raised the microphone and shouted again, "Listen up, everyone! I am Anasis, the great merchant who travels across the world's oceans!"

“Anasis? That name... I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere before…” Upon hearing this name, Manjoume, who came from a relatively well-off family, couldn’t help but stroke his chin and begin to think.

However, before he could figure out where this person came from, a piercing crackling sound of electricity, accompanied by Anasis's shout, came through again: "I've come here to have a duel with you in the ocean (darkness)!"

"...Duel in the Dark?"

When Yuki Judai heard "ocean" as "darkness," his brows immediately furrowed.

Good heavens, these Seven Stars assassins are all incredibly arrogant!

Do you think that as long as you defeat everyone, no one can stop your open assassination attempts?

"That's right! My goal is to seize the legendary Three Phantom Demons Card! That's why I came here... You, Yusei, get up here right now, I'm going to take you to a wonderful battle arena where we'll settle our score!"

Extending his arm, Anasis announced his purpose as if no one else was around.

After hearing about the events unfolding at Duel Academy surrounding the "Three Phantom Demons" cards, Anasis, sensing a business opportunity, immediately rushed there and extended an invitation to challenge the boy at the center of the incident.

In his view, as long as he defeats this boy, he will surpass those so-called "Seven Star Kings" and become the master of the Three Phantom Demon Cards!

A phantom demon capable of instigating conflict and rumored to possess immortality...

A card like that must be quite valuable!

By the way, let me emphasize here that Anasis is not one of the Seven Star Kings; he's just a nouveau riche who came here to cause trouble.

……

“Interesting. If you specifically asked me to go, then it would be a bit unreasonable for me not to go.”

With a slight smile and an expression of interest on his face, Yusei immediately took a step forward, intending to head towards the interior of the submarine.

There are always people who want to harm me.

Since you've come here to give me experience points, don't blame me for being impolite!

"Wait, Yusei... It's too dangerous for you to go to this dark duel alone. At least let me go with you..."

Asuka gently reached out and tugged at the hem of Yusei's uniform shirt, gazing quietly into his eyes as he turned to look at her.

In her eyes, Yusei could see genuine sincerity and a determination to share hardships.

You've been helping me all along; it's time for me to share some of the responsibility with you.

"Okay, then I want to go too!"

Clenching his right hand, Jaden Yuki also shared his thoughts.

How could you miss out on something as fun as a duel?

Yusei! I think I'll allow you to enjoy this happiness all to yourself!

"Hmph! Stop showing off all by yourself... I'm going too!"

With a haughty tilt of his head, Manjoume also came up behind Yusei.

Including Asuka and Jaden Yuki from before, Yusei suddenly found himself surrounded by three people.

"you……"