Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

As the duel began, he unknowingly forgot about the existence of such a thing.

It wasn't until Principal Samejima arrived that he remembered this incident.

"President Pegasus!"

"Oh~ Mr. Samejima~"

Upon arriving at the scene, Principal Samejima immediately ran to Pegasus, whom it had bitten and invited.

Upon seeing Principal Samejima arrive, Pegasus greeted him warmly.

"Speaking of which... what exactly happened here?"

Looking around at the scene and seeing the reluctant expressions on everyone's faces, Principal Samejima, with his bald head, couldn't help but have several big question marks pop up on his head.

I came here because I heard about some conflict, but it seems I came at the wrong time.

"That's right, because the teachers were fired from the Duel Academy, they risked their jobs by dueling with President Pegasus."

Yusei explained what had just happened to Principal Samejima, who looked puzzled.

"Huh? When did you guys get fired?"

Upon hearing these words, Principal Samejima looked at Professor Chronos and Coach Napoleon, who were embracing Yuki Judai. The look of doubt on his face became even more pronounced.

Excuse me?

I am the principal of Duel Academy. How come I didn't know about this?

"Hey? Principal, didn't you tell us to get out back then?"

"Yes, that's why we're stopping Chairman Pegasus here!"

Seeing that Principal Samejima, who was the cause of the incident, looked puzzled, the two couldn't help but retort.

Now that they've climbed up to the towering tree of the International Fantasy Society, Duel Academy and the like no longer seem appealing!

Since there is no superior-subordinate relationship between me and Principal Samejima, there is no need to force myself to tolerate it anymore. I should just say what I need to say!

"Ah? Oh, oh... that was back then!" Scratching his head sheepishly, Principal Samejima explained apologetically, "No, that's not what I meant... I was just annoyed by something back then, and I took it out on you two chattering away beside me. I'm so sorry..."

Everyone: "Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey!!!"

"Oh, it was just a misunderstanding! That's great!"

Hearing this, Pegasus clapped his hands and said to the two teachers, "Actually, I can't bear to take you away from students who respect and love you so much."

"Since it's just a misunderstanding, let's just let it go."

Professor Chronos: "But..."

Coach Napoleon: "...Compared to the Duel Academy, the treatment at the International Fantasy Club is much better..."

Upon hearing that the dismissal was just a misunderstanding, Principal Samejima personally apologized and made amends, but neither of them could show a happy smile.

Clearly, as a large international corporation, the International Fantasy Society offers far better benefits than Duel Academy, but under these circumstances, neither of them dared to express their desire to switch jobs and leave.

After exchanging a pained look at each other's suffering expressions, the two could only sigh and bury their thoughts deep within their hearts.

"That's great, teachers! You don't have to leave here!"

Jaden Yuki, oblivious to the atmosphere, chuckled and patted Professor Chronos and Coach Napoleon on the shoulder after hearing the conversation, offering his heartfelt congratulations to the two teachers.

Youxing: “…”

It seems your response is: "Well, I guess so..."

Napoleon the Coach: "Yes...yes..."

Seeing the enthusiastic and bright smile on Yuki Jaden's face, the two of them, who didn't know what to say, could only force a smile and experience the bittersweet feeling of regret.

In short, the unemployment crisis has been averted...

……

On the lakeside of the Society of Light.

Misawa Daichi, sitting alone by the lake, gazed sadly at the calm surface of the lake.

Unlike the calm, azure lake before him, the heart of Misawa Daichi is often stirred by restless ripples.

He was once so dazzling and radiant, having achieved first place in the entrance exam for the Duel Academy.

However, the glory of that time is no more. Instead of the former No.1, powerful duelists like Yusei, Jaden Yuki, and Edward have attracted more attention.

Two years have passed since Misawa Daichi came to the Duel Academy. Even though he tried his best to join the Society of Light and hoped to use it to enhance his prestige, he still couldn't change his awkward situation of having no presence.

His era has yet to arrive.

In another year, around this time next year, we'll probably graduate...

"...Is it all over? Can I no longer shine, and am I destined to just fade into obscurity in the crowd?"

Daichi Misawa casually picked up a small stone nearby, a surge of emotion welling up in his chest. He suddenly raised his arm and forcefully threw the stone he was holding into the lake in front of him.

As the stone rippled through the water and sank to the bottom of the lake, his heart gradually calmed down as well.

At this moment, all that remained around him was a feeling of desolation.

"Oh ho ho ho ho~~~ Can't you see it? Can't you feel it? The universe is shining so beautifully, do you know why? Young man?"

"No, that..."

Suddenly, a cheerful, old voice echoed in the ears of the dejected Daichi Misawa.

Following the sound, Misawa Daichi subconsciously turned his head and looked at the scholar-like old man who suddenly appeared behind him, a look of surprise on his face.

Hmm? Which teacher from the academy is this? I've never seen her before.

That said, when exactly did he appear here?

Why... can't I sense his presence at all?

"Ahem, let me tell you..."

Ignoring the bewildered look on Misawa Daichi's face, the scholar-like old man stepped onto a high ground near Misawa Daichi, then casually spread his arms, striking a pose of rapture: "...The universe was created according to logical theories, which is why it appears so beautiful!"

Daichi Misawa: "..."

His words would likely be completely incomprehensible to most people.

If you encounter some short-tempered guys, they might treat him like a crazy old man talking nonsense.

However, Daichi Misawa was different. He had built his decks using various complex formulas, and when he heard the old man's words, it was as if a thunderbolt struck his mind, and a flash of enlightenment immediately struck him.

For some reason, he felt that the nameless fire that had been burning in his heart was beginning to dissipate.

It was as if he had finally found his true path.

"Ahhh... That's exactly how I used to think, and that's how I built my deck!"

He opened his mouth, and Daichi Misawa couldn't help but say, "However, in this Duel Academy, decks that rely on luck and chance are even more popular and sought after..."

"That's because your deck isn't a truly logical deck. Gods don't rely on luck!" The old man nodded deeply to Misawa and slowly explained his theory.

"...God doesn't rely on luck?"

Misawa Daichi's eyes widened suddenly, as if he had realized something, and his expression changed drastically: "So, those duelists who rely on luck to draw cards are all heretics?"

If he had previously suspected the identity of this suddenly appearing old man, now Misawa Daichi felt only respect for him.

That's right, I'm not wrong, the problem is with guys like Jaden Yuki!

What kind of bullshit luck-based gacha system is that? He's clearly cheating!

How can someone always turn the tide in every crisis? You can explain it as good luck once or twice, but to do it every single time is just absurd!

The problem lies with that kid, Judai Yuki; it's definitely not because of my incompetence!

With this thought echoing in his mind, Misawa Daichi felt as if a light had suddenly been pierced through his veil. He then raised his head and looked in the direction of the old man with grateful eyes.

However, in the short time he was thinking, the old man vanished without a trace, just as he had come, without him noticing.

"Gone? Could it be... that the old man from before was actually a god?!"

Looking around and seeing no one, Misawa Daichi became even more certain of his guess.

In a fit of excitement, he suddenly stood up and chased after something in a direction he had a premonition of, oblivious to everyone else.

As he ran, he kept shouting things like, "God! God... please wait for me!"—a confused statement like a patient who hadn't taken his medication.

"Oops... I was so excited talking that I tripped and fell!"

On the other side of the high ground, with his back to the Misawa land, an old man slipped and fell. He stood up, clutching his waist, and complained.

Misawa Daichi mistakenly believed him to be a god, but he was actually just an old man with light footsteps who liked to do research. He did not possess any great divine power that Misawa Daichi imagined.

616 The Method by which Saiō Ascends to Heaven

"The hermit seeks the way...this is the result revealed by divination."

Inside the Society of Light, in Saiou's personal divination room.

Looking at the results shown by the tarot cards in his hand, the King of the West frowned, then turned to Prince Auchin, who stood beside him like a servant, and asked, "...Auchin, the person you mentioned, will he really come?"

After Manjoume and Asuka, who were both executives of the Society of Light, regained consciousness and left the Society of Light, Prince Okin of the Serpent Kingdom, who had previously contributed a satellite cannon to Saiou, took their place and became Saiou's right-hand man.

Upon hearing the King's inquiry, Prince Auchin immediately bowed in response.

"...Yes! Your Highness, our royal family awards the most brilliant minds in their respective fields every year, bestowing upon them the supreme honor of the Nobel Prize."

Prince Auchin, with a devout expression, slowly approached the King of the West and respectfully handed him the documents. He continued, "The talent I have found for you this time is a dueling physicist who has won the Duel Physics Prize for ten consecutive years. He can be said to possess the highest level of logic among humankind, and his name is [Tubein Shutanin]!"

"...In order to prove his theory of dueling unification, I heard that he would appear even at the ends of the earth and defeat any opponent who put forward a refutation of his ideas."

The image shown in the document was that of the old man who had spoken to Daichi Misawa by the lake earlier, and who had enlightened him.

However, unlike his serious expression as he waved his arms and explained the mysteries of the universe, the portrait displayed in the data now showed Dr. Tubein playfully sticking out his tongue in a cute pose.

In general, the physics dueling expert named Tubein Shutan and a certain Dr. Einstein from the original world of Yusei bear a striking resemblance in appearance.

The same specialization in physics, the same Nobel laureate, and... the same unrestrained and unconventional style.

"...Hmm, not bad, seems like a reliable guy."