Want to play cards? I'll use my King's Deck!

Want to play cards? I have the King's deck! (Author: Summer Jokes)

I've been transported! Good news! It's the world of card-playing duels.

The bad news is that it's not the animated world I'm familiar with.

Furthermore, there's no system, and all I have is a nostalgic Yugi Muto fan deck. My only cheat code seems to be getting nostalgia-enhancing cards just by playing cards... Wait a minute! It seems like anime cards can be used too, and there aren't any banned cards in the decklist?

"This deck might not be the strongest, but I believe it has the most potential. Come on, let's start an interesting duel!"

"Pot of Greed, Angel's Charity, Heart Change, Brainwashing, Heavenly Treasure Card, Electronic Pot... Super Magician on the left, Gandora on the right, five cards of unknown meaning in his hand, and the Three-Body Phantom God standing behind him," said Yu Xi.

Is it really okay to start Chapter 1 with this?

Sunlight streamed down from the sky, covering the entire square.

In the very center of the square, the "Glorious Goddess of Reversal," draped in a shimmering gold coat, appeared even more holy and beautiful.

A large crowd had gathered in the shadows beneath the statue of the goddess.

In the very center of the crowd was a raised platform, upon which stood a girl of about sixteen years old.

Compared to girls her age, she was tall and had beautiful, delicate features. Her blonde hair, cascading down to her shoulders, reflected the sunlight as it swayed, shining as brightly as real gold, while her emerald eyes held a gentle smile and confidence.

With an unflinching and poised demeanor, surrounded by upbeat music, she resembled a princess star in the heart of her own kingdom.

The form-fitting, adorable dress and white stockings further accentuated this, and the charm it exuded drew the attention of those around them, making it impossible to look away.

It's only the beginning of May, the chill of spring has passed, and the weather is gradually getting warmer. This idol-like young girl deserves much of the credit for attracting so many people to stop and watch on this drowsy afternoon.

Of course, cute girls are very attractive, but another thing also deserves credit.

In front of this "idol" was another "girl".

She had long, cherry-pink hair and dressed in daring and revealing clothing. The most peculiar thing about her was that her hands and feet were completely different from those of a normal human, resembling those of a bird of prey, and one of her hands was covered with emerald green wings.

From head to toe, she exuded a strong inhuman aura, both dangerous and beautiful.

—This is a dueling monster called "Harpie Girl," and the performance being held by Hoshino Mai is a kind of show called "Card Duel."

In the distant past, card duels were known as "rituals of battle," a privilege reserved for a select few. But now, thanks to the Duel League, they have become one of the most popular forms of entertainment worldwide.

From eighty-year-old seniors to preschool children, almost everyone knows it.

Those who control monsters and use cards such as spells and traps to assist them in battle are the glorious duelists.

The girl, Xingye Wu, is a duelist.

She is currently working a fantastic part-time job, performing duels with passersby as requested by her employer. This performance is now coming to an end.

“Then, Mr. Krim.”

Behind the "Hawk Lady," Xingye Wu parted her cherry lips slightly and asked her opponent, whom she had gradually driven into a corner, in a voice as light and melodious as a lark.

"Do you have any other tricks up your sleeve? If not, then I'll have to end this duel."

"Ugh... Damn it, I give up!"

The man gritted his teeth, extremely unwilling, but still had no choice but to surrender.

With his declaration, the card images, including "Harpie," standing on both sides of the platform, vanished instantly.

"Wow, no way, even Krim lost? He's a retired former professional duelist!" "Really? That girl is amazing! Is this some kind of acting? Or was her opponent just too weak?" "Who is she? Even the local dueling academy's regular team members are only this good." "Don't you know? This is 'Kiyosumi's Dancer,' she made it to the top four in last year's Little Phoenix Cup." "That middle school tournament? I think I've heard of it, no wonder..."

The man's defeat seemed to trigger something, immediately sparking a flurry of discussion among the onlookers.

Amidst a cacophony of emotions—amazement, admiration, disbelief, and skepticism—Xing Yewu bowed slightly, offering a simple yet elegant ladylike gesture to the person opposite her.

"Thank you for your cooperation and guidance, Mr. Krim. It was a wonderful duel, from which my daughter has benefited greatly."

"Humph!"

But whether it was because he was defeated by a younger person and couldn't save face, or because the whispers around him were too irritating, the man called Krim looked unpleasant and ignored her completely.

He snorted coldly, jumped off the stage, pushed aside the crowd blocking his way, and left without looking back.

"Ah, it seems like I'm disliked."

Xingye Wu's expression was somewhat helpless at Krim's indifferent reaction, but she didn't take it too seriously.

After watching the former leave, she turned back to face the crowd again—

"Is there any other guest who would like to come up on stage for the challenge?"

However, while the girl's smile was bright and enthusiastic, everyone she saw hesitated, and even their voices fell silent; no one accepted her invitation.

It's worth noting that before this, Xingye Wu had defeated several stubborn challengers, and her strength was evident to all—no one would be foolish enough to want to suffer in a battle they knew they couldn't win.

This was especially true after Krim, a former professional duelist, was defeated.

"Oh dear, this is not good."

Realizing this, Xing Yewu sensed something was wrong.

If this continues, there's a risk of awkward silence.

Perhaps it would have been better to let Krim win earlier, but unfortunately he got a little carried away and didn't stop.

Well, it's no use regretting it now. Besides... she wasn't completely without a solution.

"After the few duels just now, I'm sure everyone has witnessed the powerful performance of this Duel Disk."

Instead of urging the new "sucker" to come up on stage and obediently take the beating, Xing Yewu raised her left hand so that everyone could see what she was wearing on her fair wrist.

The outer shell is made of silver, with a blade-like structure. The wing blades are divided into five equal slots arranged in sequence.

The "Harpie Girl" card is currently lying on the far left, not yet removed by the girl.

The true name of this thing is self-evident.

"—Atum X3000, Haima's latest masterpiece!"

"Utilizing brand-new material technology, it's negligibly lighter than previous similar products, significantly improving convenience; even children can use it easily. A high-capacity battery with a one-month standby time completely solves battery life issues. It boasts a retro-classic design, high performance, high memory, high-resolution 3D imaging, zero-latency command feedback, and a smoother operating experience…"

Without any hesitation, Xingye Wu introduced the Duel Disk in her hand in a smooth, natural, and energetic tone.

With each word she uttered, a certain invisible magic was released, filling the eyes of those listening to the advertisement—mainly students and children—with fervent anticipation as they looked at the Duel Disk.

Of course.

You can't duel without a Duel Disk. These days, the Duel Disk is as essential to modern life as a mobile phone or computer. And just as computers are divided into office computers and gaming computers, this "Atum X3000" Duel Disk belongs to the latter.

Older people are fine, but anyone who wants to go further on the path of a duelist will want a handy divine weapon.

However, these products also follow the logic that the better they are, the more expensive they become. A market price of over 3 Alliance Coins is enough to deter most people.

—If this event hadn't been organized by the shop where Hoshino Mai works.

"Lucky guests who come up on stage now can experience its performance on the spot. If they can defeat me in a duel, we will give them the same Duel Disk for free. Even if you lose, don't be discouraged. Everyone who participates in today's event will receive a 30% discount coupon, which can be used to enjoy a 30% discount on any product from Kaiba Corporation!"

Xingyewu's voice was gentle and persuasive, slowly stirring one's heartstrings.

indeed.

Even if you lose, there's no loss; in fact, getting a free coupon is a pleasant surprise. Besides this duel disk, there are many other worthwhile items from Kaiba Corporation. If you use the coupon wisely, you could save a lot of money.

Compared to this, losing face in front of others is nothing, right?

"Alright everyone, what are you waiting for? The highest-level prizes are only for the first three players to clear the stage. Don't hesitate, this might be your first step towards becoming the Duel King!"

Sensing the change in atmosphere, Xing Yewu seized the opportunity to add the final fuel to the fire.

This kind of rhetoric has appeared in countless advertisements and is nothing new, but it is just right for a young girl to recite it at this moment.

The hesitation that had lingered on everyone's faces was ignited, turning into fuel for desire and impulse.

But before the fuel filled his chest and was about to unleash a new wave of sound, a hand was raised high.

A clear voice followed, drawing the attention of Xing Yewu and the people nearby.

"Um, may I try it?"

The speaker was a boy who looked to be about the same age as her.

Novice transmigrator Izumi Yuuki stood in the crowd and asked this question.

Chapter 2 Novice Transmigrator

Izumi Yuki, a 16-year-old of mixed Chinese and Japanese descent, is a time traveler from the Celestial Empire.

The specific reasons for his time travel are probably of little interest to most people, so I won't go into detail. And frankly, even You Xi himself can't remember how he time-traveled.

All I know is that when I came to my senses, I found myself on an unfamiliar street.

Among the people coming and going, many had incredibly peculiar hairstyles, as if they were reincarnations of the old-fashioned "Shamate" (a subculture characterized by flamboyant and often outlandish fashion). They also spoke languages ​​I had never heard before, and the slogans on the billboards and shop banners were unlike anything I had ever seen before. All these signs combined meant that unless I was mentally deranged or it was some kind of elaborate prank, the only possibility was "time travel," a common theme in online novels.

It took Youxi several minutes to finally calm down her chaotic emotions, and then she realized that this seemed to be a world where playing cards was paramount, similar to Yu-Gi-Oh!

The main issue was that many pedestrians wore something resembling a duel disk on their arms, and nearby public televisions were broadcasting footage of so-and-so dueling with so-and-so. All of this directly revealed to Youxi the true nature of this world.

Yuki is no stranger to Yu-Gi-Oh!

When he was a child, he and his older brother depended on each other for survival. He watched a few episodes of the Yu-Gi-Oh! DM anime on the TV in the orphanage. Later, he took advantage of opportunities such as computer classes at school to catch up on the entire DM and GX series. He even rewatched the most classic DM series several times.

Deep down, Yu Xi, who had been influenced by some online novels, had fantasized about traveling into the world of anime, fighting alongside her favorite protagonist, Yugi Muto, and saving the world.

But judging from the surrounding circumstances, it seems that such good fortune did not happen to him.

Or rather... something went wrong?

After all, putting aside the characters' appearances and attire, the story of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime is basically set on Earth.

But based on You Xi's limited knowledge, there shouldn't be any country on Earth whose language and script look like what he sees now.

But incredibly... despite never having any related learning memories, Youxi can understand spoken language and read words, and there are no insurmountable barriers to communication with the people of this world.

This was good news, which put You Xi at ease.

At least they no longer have to worry about the crisis of being forced to become deaf and mute in civilized society.

Then, in addition to this good news, there were two other pieces of bad news.

Based on the anime, the Yu-Gi-Oh! world is constantly in turmoil, facing the danger of destruction every now and then. To survive in such a world, one needs neither cheat codes nor overwhelming dueling power.