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

Yuki, embarrassed by the Black Witch's teasing, retorted, "Izayoi and I are comrades who recognize each other. Is it strange to call each other by our first names?"

"It's not strange, but it's strange when it happens to you."

The Black Witch clicked her tongue and made strange noises, completely indulging in gossip and enjoying the spectacle.

"Speaking of which, that little girl is quite pretty, only slightly less so than this legendary thief. It's perfectly normal for you to fall for her, Yu Xi. How about I play matchmaker for you? Just give Lord Bell 100 million gold, and I guarantee you'll win her heart."

"100 million gold..."

"Shut up, you miser! Your master doesn't need your help!"

The Black Witch Bell rubbed her fingers together and, in a seductive tone, made an outrageous demand of Yu Xi.

But before Youxi could respond, another angry female voice rang out first, accompanied by a large inflatable hammer that slammed hard onto the Black Witch's head.

"Ugh!"

Even though it was an inflatable hammer, Yu Xi was horrified by the sound of a hammer hitting her head, and the Black Witch immediately collapsed to the ground, motionless.

...Hey, that should be an inflatable hammer, right?

"Really, when our master needs something, we should do our best to support him. There's no reason for us to ask our master for money. Outsiders are outsiders, and they really lack manners."

Carrying an adorable inflatable hammer, the equally adorable black magician girl huffed and puffed.

Then she looked at the boy lying on the bed.

"Don't worry, Master. It's alright if you don't need that guy's help. I will fully support your love! Even if it fails in the end, it's okay, you still have me by your side!"

"No, no, no. Why are you all keeping bringing this up... wait a minute."

Only then did Yuki realize that he could see the Dark Witch and the Dark Magician Girl directly without using the power of the Duel Disk. And...

"Mana, are you able to appear in reality now?"

"Yes, Master. It's all thanks to Master's efforts."

The black magician girl floated to Yu Xi's side, and a large, white area swayed closely in front of her, which was truly detrimental to the patient's physical and mental health. Yu Xi didn't know whether to look or not.

"The master awakened Feel during his duel with that despicable dark duelist, which successfully unlocked the first lock, allowing us to leave the Mind Room. However, most of us still prefer to stay in the room, with only a small number venturing out to play often."

For example, her, or the Dark Witch, and the Kuriboh family members who pop up one by one and keep making "Krikri" noises when the Dark Magician Girl is speaking.

On Yuki's bed and in various corners of the ward, the colorful chestnut balls frolicked happily among themselves, and many even landed next to and on the head of the "murdered" Black Witch, making the ward, which should have been quiet, unusually lively.

However, looking at the unconscious Black Witch lying on the ground, Yu Xi was still a little worried.

"Will Miss Bell be alright?"

That last blow looked really painful.

"No problem, Master. We Duel Pokémon are tough and resilient, very resistant to grass. Don't let that guy's appearance fool you, this is no match for him. You'll see—"

The black magician girl smiled brightly and raised the toy-like inflatable hammer once again.

The inflatable hammer in her hand suddenly grew two sizes larger, whistling through the air, and smashed down on the Black Witch.

The chestnut balls scattered like birds and beasts, and even the Black Witch, who had been lying on the ground pretending to be dead, jumped up as if electrocuted, barely dodging the hammer's fierce blow.

"Hey, you violent woman! Are you trying to kill me!?"

"Tsk, it actually dodged it."

The black magician girl reluctantly put down the inflatable hammer, then said to Yu Xi, "See, I told you so, Master. This guy is perfectly fine."

"Uh, um..." Yu Xi hesitated, having witnessed quite a farce.

It's true that nothing's wrong, but is this how you usually interact?

"Human, can't you keep your elves in check?!"

The Black Witch complained to Youxi, "You saw it too, didn't you? This violent woman loves to use violence. If you don't do something about it, I'm going to fight back!"

"Don't talk like you're not your master's spirit, okay? It's precisely because of your attitude that people dislike you."

The saying "mutual dislike" or "incompatible birth charts" probably describes this situation.

Perhaps because their names clash, the Dark Magician Girl and the Dark Witch didn't get along at first sight.

However, this is the first time that a conflict has been brought to the forefront for Youxi.

“It’s alright, Boss.” Just as You Xi was racking her brains about how to get the two of them to stop, a third female voice rang out in the room, “This is just how the two of them get along, don’t worry about it. They’ll stop on their own after a while.”

Youxi turned around and saw a pretty little girl standing next to him. She had silver hair and red eyes, wore a blue and white magic robe, and looked very well-behaved.

Seeing You Xi looking over, the little girl nodded slightly: "Good afternoon, Boss."

"You are... the Silent Magician?"

Yu Xi immediately recognized who it was, and the little girl replied, "Yes, Boss, just call me Zero."

Zero? Does it mean level zero?

In the original anime, the "Silent Magician's" original name was indeed "Silent Magician Lv.0".

Yu Xi guessed, and asked the silent magician who could be both domineering and cute, "Then... Zero, do you really not need to stop them?"

In the short time it took Yuki and the Silent Magician to talk, the Dark Witch and the Dark Magician Girl were almost about to have a full-blown fight.

If it weren't for the fact that it's a Duel Spirit and wouldn't have any impact on reality before materializing, it probably would have already attracted inquiries from the academy.

"No need, they both know what they're doing."

The silent loli said it again with certainty, and seeing this, Yu Xi chose to let the chaotic scene unfold before her with some skepticism.

And indeed, just before the gunpowder was about to explode and the two sides were about to fight, both the Black Witch and the Black Magician Girl chose to back down.

"Hmph, I'm a magnanimous person, I won't stoop to your level. As a legendary thief, I have that much tolerance."

"He's just a thief, why call him a legendary master thief? If it weren't for Master needing to recover from his illness..."

The black magician girl pouted, but didn't argue with the black witch any further.

She understood that You Xi needed to rest. It was okay for her to make a fuss, but if she kept making a fuss, it would eventually pass.

The same goes for Maleficent.

Of course, seeing the black magic girl's unwilling expression was also quite satisfying. Sure enough, as long as she stayed by Yuuki's side, this violent girl wouldn't dare go too far.

Sigh, compared to this violent woman with only breasts, Zero over there is much cuter.

You Xi was both amused and annoyed by the scene, but also quite happy.

It seems he won't have to worry about feeling lonely while hospitalized anymore.

……

Meanwhile, as Yuki's hospital room became incredibly lively because of the elves—

"You two seem to be having a good chat."

As Izayoi Yuki walked out of the ward, she hadn't gone far down the corridor when a voice suddenly rang out from the side like a thunderclap, making her heart jump.

"who is it!?"

Izayoi Yuki abruptly turned her head, looking warily in the direction from which the sound came. But the owner of the voice, seemingly unfazed by the girl's hostility, leaned lazily against the wall and waved at her.

"Hey, long time no see, Xue. You look great."

"...Uncle Logan?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Izayoi Yuki's initial hostility quickly turned into astonishment and then dissipated: "Oh, it's you. You startled me."

"Hehe, how about that, surprised?"

The middle-aged man with long orange hair grinned, and Izayoi Yuki replied helplessly, "Yes, I was both surprised and delighted. If possible, I still hope you won't tease your junior like this."

"That won't do. This is one of my few hobbies. If I give it up, I'll miss out on one of life's joys."

"But you must have at least a dozen hobbies, so losing one won't make a difference."

Izayoi Yuki was a little reluctant to criticize Logan's twisted logic. Motorcycles, Gundam, movies, flirting... As far as she knew, this ace of the Public Security Bureau had so many hobbies that she couldn't count them on two hands. He was really a somewhat irresponsible jerk, yet extremely capable.

"Forget it, there's no point in dwelling on this anymore. Uncle Logan, when did you get back?"

"Just over ten minutes ago."

Logan replied, "I came straight here as soon as my plane landed. I originally wanted to check on my lovely niece's injuries, but I really didn't expect to see you, Xue, having a rendezvous with a guy. It's rare... there are even guys that you, Xue, have your eye on."

“You’ve misunderstood, Uncle Logan.”

Izayoi Yuki's expression stiffened slightly as she explained, "Yuki is a classmate of ours from the same school, and he was also an important teammate of mine in the Star Cup. He was also a victim of the Dark Duelist incident, so it's only right that I visit him."

"Really? You seem to be having a very pleasant conversation with him. You don't seem like people who only have that kind of relationship."

"Which eye of yours saw that? If you have poor eyesight, I suggest you see an ophthalmologist."

"I think my eyesight is excellent, both eyes are 5.0, I can't possibly misread things. Why do I think that way..."

Logan reached out and pointed to the girl's lips.

"Because you've been laughing the whole time."

"!"

Izayoi Yuki subconsciously reached out to touch her face, but only halfway through before realizing what she was doing and glaring at Logan.

The latter smiled slyly, "I'm not trying to trick you, Xue. You were definitely smiling just now, you just didn't realize it. But since you reacted this way, it means I was right—you do have feelings for that kid, don't you!"

"...What exactly are you doing here? If you're here to laugh at me, then go back. If you're here to visit me in the hospital, now that you've seen me, please go back immediately."

"Hey, seriously? You're kicking me out so soon after I arrived?"

Logan turned around and stared blankly at the girl pushing him on the back.

"Who told you to always be so irreverent?" Izayoi Yuki said expressionlessly. "Since that's the case, I have nothing to talk to you about."

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. I won't joke around anymore, alright?"

Logan raised his hands in surrender, and only then did Izayoi Yuki lower them, and then—

"Honestly, I think that kid is pretty good. Ah Xue, you could try developing a relationship with him..."

"I'm going back."

"Hey, no, no, I won't say anymore, I really won't say anymore!"

Seeing the girl walk away in the opposite direction without looking back, Logan quickly reached out to stop her.