Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Realizing this, Edward, after much deliberation, finally made his final choice, indirectly acknowledging Yusei's victory...

"Ugh... why is it like this again? Okay..."

Understanding Edward's complex feelings, Yusei scratched his head and a relieved look appeared on his face.

Hmm... In reality, if you encounter a tearful ghost, you either throw yourself in, pull out the screw, burn the rope and die together, or it becomes a civil war...

Basically, there are only a few situations.

Although Edward is very strong and his thinking is thorough enough, the strength of his hero deck alone is not enough to compete with "Tears of the Underworld," who currently holds the power of the Pie chart.

"Well done, Yusei!"

"...This duel was undoubtedly a victory for Yusei!"

"In this way, Osiris Red is temporarily saved!"

"Ed... Yusei... No matter which side you're on, their performance is truly amazing! The Hero deck is just too strong!"

Witnessing the final result, the audience couldn't help but let out heartfelt sighs.

498 The Self-Cultivation of a Villain

With Yusei securing the final victory in the duel, Napoleon's plan was officially declared a failure.

Whatever thoughts and plans Napoleon may have had before this, they have all become meaningless and mere wishful thinking now that the final result has been achieved.

As previously agreed, he will be unable to make a decision to cancel the Osiris Red Dormitory.

"...Are you kidding me? This duel is invalid! The strength of the two decks is not even in the same league, it's so unfair!!!"

Although he really wanted to say this, and although he really wanted to loudly condemn Yusei's cheating behavior of using an overpowered deck, seeing Coach Napoleon defeated by Edward, he could only helplessly choose to give up in the end, forcibly suppressing this resentment into his heart.

Damn it! Remember this!

I won't give up so easily!

As he witnessed the outcome, a complex emotion began to spread through his heart.

There was a sense of resentment, but also a touch of relief.

Although, this time they still couldn't solve the problem of the Osiris Red Dormitory.

But at least on the bright side, after Edward lost to Yusei, Coach Napoleon no longer had to worry about his lies being exposed and him being unable to fulfill his previous agreement...

If Ed were to win again and come to him to inquire about the whereabouts of the murderer who killed her father, then it would be Napoleon's turn to be in a difficult position.

……

"...Yusei, I have lost today's duel."

Walking to Yusei's side, Edward acknowledged the defeat. His brow relaxed slightly as he continued, "...However, this doesn't mean my D-HERO (Destiny Hero) lost. This result is simply due to my own immaturity!"

Lacking the original and strongest Destiny Card, the combat power of the Destiny Heroes was severely weakened.

Even so, Edward still swept aside all the other duelists from the Duel Academy except for Yusei.

No further explanation is needed; this result is the best proof of her ability.

Without Yusei's presence, the outcome today would likely have been entirely different.

If Jaden Yuki were to play, it would basically be a general recruitment of Dolphin, or at most, a fusion with another Neos Hydrophila...

In a match where Edward is giving it his all, he probably wouldn't even last a single round...

Furthermore, this is all under the condition that Jaden Yuki remembers opening a new dimension and giving his Neosoul a buff that allows him to stay on the field during the end phase of the Fusion Monster...

"I've never thought D-HERO (Destiny Heroes) is weak. Besides, everyone has their own hero in their heart. For you, Destiny Heroes is the most suitable deck for you!"

Scratching his head, Yusei looked at the silver-haired girl so close to him, her face radiating defiance, and after a moment's thought, revealed his true thoughts.

Having almost been defeated by Edward, he has a deep understanding of the strength of the Destiny Heroes.

As Edward herself said, the Destiny Hero deck left to her by her father is the strongest Hero deck on Earth, far surpassing the Elemental Hero deck that Jaden Yuki used in the past.

Even with the new Space Series he has acquired, he will still be no match for the heroes of destiny in most situations.

The Doctrine People, the Fearful People, the Phoenix Destroyers, the Depthies...

And the Blood Demon-D, who never appeared...

These quantitative changes in monsters, when combined, create a significant qualitative change, directly boosting the combat power of the hero deck by several levels.

"Hmph... I forgot to mention, although I'm very busy with the professional league, this academy will become my base from now on, and I'll come here from time to time!"

She smoothed a stray strand of hair behind her ear, gave Yusei a deep look, and said the words above in a haughty tone.

"Hey?"

A bit bewildered by Edward's attitude, Yusei fell silent for a moment.

Although he really wanted to complain to the girl in front of him that tsundere has become outdated, the current situation didn't seem to be the time to say such things.

"Anyway... that's it."

After saying this, Edward waved his arm, turned and left the dueling arena, heading out of the exit into the misty outdoors.

After stepping outside the dueling arena, she frowned slightly as she looked at the road shrouded in thick fog in the distance. Then, she took out her phone from her pocket and dialed Saiou's number.

The Society of Light mentioned by Manjoume, Saiou's previous tampering with her deck, the broken destiny, the brand new hero deck from beyond the universe...

There were so many things he wanted to know from the King of Rama Vedas, so after getting away from the crowd, Edward immediately sought answers to these questions from him.

However, all she got in response to her actions was a repeated busy tone and a message that the other party's phone was switched off.

"Sorry... the number you dialed is not switched on. Please try again later..."

"...Shut down? What a coincidence?"

"Prince Zhai, have you disappeared from my side?"

Combining his previous deductions with the increasingly perplexed Edward's actions, he stomped his foot angrily: "The Society of Light, world domination... what are you thinking, Saiō!"

After venting their emotions, all that remains in their hearts is emptiness and helplessness.

After glancing back at the place where he had tasted defeat, Edward shook his head slightly, then strode away from the Duel Academy without looking back.

Although there was suspicion that the King of the West had fled after the incident, Edward did not worry too much about it.

After all, if Saiou really intended to establish some kind of "Society of Light" at the Duel Academy, then he would inevitably appear here.

As long as you stay in this academy, we will meet again someday, together with those duelists who can surpass your prophecies!

With this thought in mind, Edward silently clenched his fist.

She waited, waiting for the answer she could find at their next meeting.

……

...

"Napoleon... what do you mean by abolishing Osiris? Wasn't the duel between them already decided?"

"Hmph! The past is the past, and the present is the present... My meaning is very clear: our academy no longer needs a bottom-of-the-barrel group like Osiris Red!"

"No need? What's your basis for saying that?"

"Based on? Do we even need to base on that? You have to understand that our academy is going to follow the path of elites! Under these circumstances, Osiris Red is nothing more than a hindrance! You don't really think these people can keep up with us, do you?"

"Gulp... Osiris Red's students are not the kind of people who drag the team down~ Look! I, Chronos, will never allow you to say such a thing! Besides, the instructor's way of speaking is full of self-righteousness, which is really infuriating!"

"...Hmph! Professor Chronos, don't you also habitually add a verbal tic at the end of your sentences? How dare you criticize me like that?"

"Uh huh!!!"

"...Coo coo coo!!!"

Sometime later, at a routine faculty meeting, a heated argument broke out between Instructor Napoleon and Professor Clonus over whether the Osiris Red Dormitory should exist.

Meanwhile, Professor Ayukawa, Professor Kabayama, and the fat cat Pharaoh lying on the table acted as bystanders, along with Acting Principal Amamiya Yui, who was standing with his arms crossed, looking up at the sky, seemingly lost in thought, witnessing the two's wonderful performance.

Contrary to expectations, Professor Chronos, who had previously been indecisive and thought it didn't matter, has now firmly stood against Coach Napoleon and is determined to protect the existence of Osiris Red.

In his view, Napoleon's proposal at this moment was nothing short of a deliberate act of cheating.

Unable to defeat Osiris Red in a duel, Yusei sought other ways to achieve his goal.

He had promised to abandon his scheme during the previous duel, but a few days later he started to go back on his word...

They've completely lost all sense of shame.

"Professor Chronos...you, didn't you always say things like 'bad student' and show extreme disdain for Osiris Red? What are you up to now?"

"If you're going to object to my proposal, then state your reasons! Explain them clearly in no more than 400 words!"

Extremely displeased with Professor Chronos's betrayal, Coach Napoleon tapped the table and couldn't help but ask this question.

I even considered you a reliable ally, and now you're betraying me?!

Damn Pot of Greed... I'm not done with you yet!

"400 words, is that alright... Anyway, can it be done according to your wishes, Napoleon-like figure!"

Mimicking Napoleon's gesture, Professor Chronos raised his arm and slammed it on the table, making a loud banging sound: "I will not allow this to happen under any circumstances! If you want to achieve your goal, you must first get past me!"

“…Professor Chronos!”

“…Napoleon!”

The two were locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to back down.

It seemed that a conflict was about to erupt between the two.

"...Since neither of you can convince the other, then let's have a duel."

Feeling somewhat annoyed by the tedious argument, Miss Jie spoke calmly, stating her decision: "Well... that's it. As the acting principal, I allow you to have a duel. The loser must abide by the winner's decision. Alright, that's it, meeting adjourned!"

Miss Jie didn't really care much about the Osiris Red Dormitory itself.

Or rather, she doesn't care much about anyone other than Yusei.

Even if the Osiris Red Dormitory no longer exists, she will use her authority as the principal to transfer Yusei and his companions to the Obelisk Blue or the Sun God Yellow Dormitory.