Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Prince Auchin shook his head with a sigh at the fools who dared to defy King Jain: "...Why can't you understand such a simple truth?"

"Well, if you understand, then I won't say anything more."

Shrugging, Yusei then pointed to the open space next to the dormitory, near the lake: "Since we can't find common ground, let's wager ownership of that key and have a duel. I think that's exactly what you've been hoping for, isn't it, Prince Auchin?"

"Hehehe... I couldn't be happier! Let me, in place of Lord Zhaiwang, punish you!"

Without a word, Prince Okin, upon hearing this, curled his lips into a smile. As he pulled out his Duel Disk and put it on his wrist, a confident expression appeared on his face: "Hmph! Don't think my tactics are limited to that one-shot kill! Yusei, you arrogant fellow... I'll show you the true terrifying strength of our nation!"

"……bring it on!"

"...Duel!" ×2

(Prince Aukin LP: 4000)

(Yusei LP: 4000)

Thus, amidst the clash of their wills, the duel between Yusei, who was entrusted with a wish, and Prince Okin, who was controlled by Saiō, began.

Just as Yusei and Prince Auchin faced off, and everyone's attention was drawn to their duel, Edward also remembered his father's instructions.

The true form of the Light of Destruction has now separated from Blood Demon-D's body and instead resides in the malevolent personality of the King of the West.

To fulfill his father's last wish and to put an end to his past confusion, Edward quietly left the crowd and entered the Society of Light through another entrance.

Her actions seemed to go unnoticed by anyone.

"What kind of scene will the duel between Prince Okin and Yusei be like? I really can't wait to see it." Asuka stood to the side with the crowd watching the battle, a look of anticipation on her face.

Although they had met before, she was still under brainwashing at the time, so her memories of that were very vague.

Now that I have the opportunity to witness a similar scene again, I certainly wouldn't miss it.

……

Although the duel has begun, neither side is in a hurry to draw cards.

Pointing towards Yusei's location, Prince Okin, who was facing him from a distance, spoke up and asked, "...You brought the key, didn't you, Yusei?"

“…Of course.”

Yusei casually took the key that Prince Auchin longed for from his pocket, waved it in his hand, and continued, "However, I will not give it to you, and I'm sure you know that, right?"

"Hmph! Once I win this duel, you'll naturally and obediently hand over the key to me. This isn't something you can decide for yourself!"

Clenching his fist and swinging it forcefully in front of him, Prince Aujin proclaimed: "Today, right here, you will be defeated by me, Aujin!!! This is the only time you can still act tough!!!"

The way Prince Aukin displayed himself made it seem as if victory was already in his grasp.

Those unaware of the truth might think he was some kind of emperor-level super powerhouse, capable of reversing the laws of the Great Dao with a mere wave of his hand...

In reality, however, he was just a spoiled young master who grew up in a privileged environment and had never experienced the harsh realities of society.

"What the hell is this guy talking about?"

After listening with his arms crossed for a while, Manjoume looked at the inexplicably confident Prince Okin and couldn't help but twitch his lips: "Does he really think he can beat that monster Yusei? Wasn't that guy killed by Saiou in one turn earlier?"

"The monster is alright... Don't say that, Manjoume... Maybe that prince really does have some secret methods?" With a bright smile, Yuki Judai seemed to have a different opinion.

"Oh? Jaden, do you think Yusei will lose?" Caesar glanced at the situation on the field, but he couldn't see even a trace of panic on Yusei's face.

This means that Yusei clearly has extreme confidence in this duel.

Even he wasn't confident of victory against such a powerful star, so how could that prince possibly succeed?

"Ahem... I didn't say that! I'm more optimistic about Yusei's side."

However, Prince Auchin's boast of certain victory must have its own methods.

However, whether those methods will work on Yusei is another matter entirely.

Although Jaden Yuki's emotional intelligence is questionable, his intuition is extremely sharp. He doesn't believe that the invincible Yusei will fall here.

“Prince Auchin, do you know what the King of Jai has done, and what he plans to do next?”

Pointing to the night sky above, Yusei explained, "He plans to use your country's satellite orbital cannon to destroy the world. If your mother knew you were assisting in this, what would she think? You unfilial son... what should your punishment be?"

From Lingduo, who served as Prince Aukin's secretary, Yusei and his companions gained a general understanding of the Serpent God Kingdom's order system.

In short, this country is somewhat similar to the United Kingdom in the world before the travel to the stars. It is a constitutional monarchy with a Senate.

However, the difference is that the supreme ruler of the country is still Her Majesty the Queen, who is also Auchin's mother, rather than the Senate, which is composed of a group of noble lords.

Therefore, it can be said that Prince Auchin... was born with the perfect reincarnation skills. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he possessed things that countless people dreamed of from birth.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will become the next king of the Serpent God Kingdom, a supreme being revered by all.

"Shut up! What do you guys know? Lord Zhaiwang is the first person who can understand me!"

Prince Auchin, waving his arms forcefully and frowning, retorted sharply, "What do you guys, who have no shortage of friends, know about me? How could you possibly understand my feelings?!"

"Prince...have you always felt lonely?" Hearing Prince Aukin's honest words, Secretary Lingduo couldn't help but show a sad expression on her face.

So, the prince never considered himself someone he could be with?

Prince Auchin: "...People are all lonely, Yusei, even you now are no exception. I don't need those so-called companions you have!"

Asuka: "The so-called..."

Kenzan: "This guy is really annoying!"

Manjoume: "I thought Judai's emotional intelligence was low enough, but I didn't expect there to be someone even lower...tsk tsk tsk!"

Jaden Yuki: "...?"

"In short, under the guidance of the venerable Lord Saiō, I will defeat you and reclaim the key! Prepare yourself, Yusei!"

As he spoke, Prince Auchindour suddenly waved his hand and drew the top card of his deck: "First strike is mine! My turn, draw!"

"Choo! This guy's going to attack first!" Seeing Prince Aujin suddenly draw a card without any sportsmanship, the hot-tempered Manjou immediately shouted.

“It’s alright.” Shaking his head, Yusei gestured to Manjoume not to get agitated: “No matter what methods he has, he can’t break through my defenses.”

"...Hmph! I activate the Spell Card [Pot of Greed] from my hand and draw two cards from my deck!" Prince Auchindoun also heard Yusei's words.

After giving a disdainful sneer, he immediately activated Chronos Pot, drawing two more cards from his deck.

"Next, I'll set up a trap and then activate the Quick-Play Spell Card [Trap Booster]!"

Showing the magic card in his hand, Prince Auchindoun continued, "Based on the effect of this card, I can discard a card from my hand to activate a trap card!"

"I discard the Satellite Cannon from my hand to activate the Continuous Trap Card Cry of the Living Dead! Special Summon the Satellite Cannon from my Graveyard in Attack Position!"

"...Satellite cannons! Take to the sky!!!"

As Prince Auchin shouted, a beam of light shot out from his tomb toward the sky above.

As the light appeared, a satellite equipped with an orbital cannon unfolded its blades and hovered in the sky above his head.

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【Satellite Cannon】

(Mechanical/Light/5-star/Attack: 0/Defense: 0)

effect:

This card cannot be destroyed by battle with monsters of level 7 or lower.

In addition, this card gains 1000 ATK during each of your End Phases. This ATK increase resets to 0 after damage calculation for any attack this card deals.

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"My strategy isn't over yet! In this instant, in conjunction with the activation of my trap cards, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card in my hand—[Hellish Rampage Summon]!"

A white light flashed in his eyes, and Prince Auchindoun then inserted a new card into the back row of the Duel Disk: "When a monster is successfully Special Summoned, you can Special Summon as many of its namesake cards as possible to the field in Attack Position!"

"...Come on! Satellite Cannons #2 and #3!!!"

As if using the Shadow Clone Technique, under the effect of the magic card, two identical satellite cannons appeared simultaneously on the left and right sides of the previous satellite.

Similarly, although they are 5-star monsters, their attack power is 0. Their attack power will increase by 1000 points at the end of each of Prince Auchin's turns.

"With that, the preparations are complete!" Prince Aujin looked at the three satellite cannons hovering above his head with satisfaction, and a smug smile slowly appeared on his lips.

"Wow! Three satellite cannons summoned all at once!!!" Shou Marufuji shouted from the crowd of spectators, "But... it's the first round, we can't attack!"

"Is this guy... trying to settle things in one go?"

Touching his chin, Kenzan said this in an uncertain tone.

"Hahahaha!!! How stupid! I could take care of scum like you in one round!"

Hearing the discussions coming from the side, Prince Auchin seemed to have been waiting for a long time. He then picked up on the topic and pulled out his last two cards: "...Spell Card [Fill] and Quick-Play Spell Card [Time Goddess's Mischief] are activated simultaneously!"

"The effect of [Fill] increases the attack power of all my [Satellite Cannons] on the field by 2000 points!"

"And [Time Goddess's Mischief] can skip one turn for both sides and then return to my turn!"

The effects of the two spell cards took effect simultaneously. As the attack power of the three [Satellite Cannons] simultaneously increased to 2000 points, the green-haired goddess also skipped a turn for both sides through a prank.

"In that case, it's not the first round, but the second round!"

With one hand raised high, Prince Auchin's face beamed with an undisguised smug smile: "In other words, I can launch an attack now!"

"Yusei! I have three monsters with 2000 ATK on my field, while your field is completely empty. What do you think you can do against me? Huh!"

"..."

Watching Prince Auchin play all his cards in one go, a wise move that seemed strangely familiar, Yusei, who had witnessed the whole thing, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.

However, he eventually shut his mouth, speechless.

I thought it was raining, but it turns out it was you who left me speechless!

638. Use the most powerful card, and take the most vicious beating!

"...The victor of this duel will be me, Auchin! Vanish, Yusei!!!"

Without holding back, Prince Auchindo used up all his cards in one go, skipping his first turn and entering his second turn thanks to the effect of [Time Goddess's Mischief]. Under the speechless gaze of Yusei, he waved and entered his battle phase.

Facing the three satellite cannons hovering overhead, Prince Auchin didn't hesitate to issue the attack command: "[Satellite Cannon] (Attack Power: 2000) Launch a direct attack on the traveler! Take this triple strike! Then, victory will be mine! Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!"