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

Unlike Shenwei and Canglan, who are arrogant and superior, he is quite peaceful and cheerful, and very polite.

If conditions allowed, You Xi would be happy to have a more in-depth conversation with Yan Xiao, but as the saying goes, time doesn't allow them to take it so leisurely.

"Captain Yanxiao, you should have learned about the situation and the plan from Wendy, right?"

"Hmm, so you want us to be used as bait, right?"

Seeing that You Xi wanted to get straight to the point so quickly, Yan Xiao didn't mince words and said, "We'll launch an attack on the cultists' lair, while you take the opportunity to infiltrate deep into the base to find the enemy's final boss and attempt a decisive battle. Once we defeat that high priest, we can end everything?"

"Yes."

You Xi and Yan Xiao locked eyes, neither backing down. You Xi said solemnly, "Captain Yan Xiao, I know this request might be a bit difficult, but I still hope you can lend us a hand—we can't delay any longer. We must defeat [Doomsday Bell] as soon as possible, otherwise the longer time goes by, the lower our chances of winning and survival will be."

“I know that, otherwise I wouldn’t be here.”

Yan Xiao said, "But I have a question: can I really trust you? Can you really defeat the enemy leader?"

"Oh no? Are we really going to have to play cards again right now?"

Xing Yewu felt a pang of pain upon hearing Yan Xiao's words. Judging from the situation, it was highly likely that it would turn into the cliché development seen in TV dramas.

"That's not necessary."

Yan Xiao said, "I only have one question to ask, and that is—which of you summoned that red dragon that fought the Earthbound God before?"

A red dragon...

"If you're referring to 'Osiris,' then that's something I summoned."

You Xi stepped forward and admitted it, then asked, "What's wrong?"

"Oh it's you."

Yan Xiao looked at Yu Xi again, and Jounouchi Ranpo said in surprise, "So, it was you, Yu Xi, who defeated the real one!"

"Yes, it was me too. I also got the cards that Shinichi took back, but I'm sorry, Jonouchi-kun. I might still need the 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' card from those cards, so I can't return it to you yet."

"That's amazing! That means you defeated two Earthbound Gods in a row!"

"This kid may be small in stature, but his strength should not be underestimated."

You Xi's answer caused a small ripple.

The group Yan Xiao brought along were all talking amongst themselves, and their gazes toward You Xi had changed somewhat.

They all had some idea of ​​how strong the cadres were, and being able to defeat such enemies one after another despite the physical and mental strain was no small matter.

In the outside world, this is an achievement worthy of public praise and recognition from the D Alliance, adding a glorious chapter to one's resume. Having this experience would save a lot of trouble if one wanted to join the D Alliance.

Of course, this is something to consider after we've gotten out of here.

The biggest effect of this achievement is that it provides everyone with an indescribable sense of security.

"I understand."

Yan Xiao said to You Xi, "Since that person is you, I'll trust you this once. Leave the decoy and the vanguard to us. In return, you must return victorious!"

"Ok!"

You Xi nodded seriously: "I will risk my life."

"Ha, there's no need to risk your life. Only by coming back alive can we truly win."

Yan Xiao chuckled and patted You Xi on the shoulder, then looked at the building occupied by the cultists.

"Then let's not delay any longer and get started immediately!"

Chapter 221 On the Usefulness of Having a Thief in the Team

As the sky darkened, gradually turning pitch black, a few stars shone brightly in the dome.

The building occupied by the cult members was not very large, only about four or five stories high, about the size of a large supermarket.

In terms of scale, there are many more impressive buildings on this deserted island, but using those bases would be too conspicuous; this level is just right.

To maintain secrecy, there were no guards at the main gate, but there were people watching over the area further in and in the shadows of the rooftop.

As his colleagues, all wearing hoods, streamed in, they began to chat idly to pass the time.

"This time it can be said to be a great harvest. We never had so many soul cards before."

"Absolutely. It's not always possible to gather so many high-quality souls together. Only a competition like the Star Cup can achieve this. In the past, we had to consider the face of the D Alliance and not go too far, but from now on, we no longer need to hide!"

One of them said excitedly.

His words drew admiring glances from those around him.

Regardless, the D Alliance remains a heavy burden on their minds. It is precisely because of the existence of the D Alliance that organizations like theirs, [Doomsday Bell], have never dared to act too openly.

In any major city protected by a special-grade combat guard post, one must proceed with extreme caution unless led by a high-ranking officer. More often, however, one develops and expands their influence in second- or third-tier cities and below, as well as in chaotic areas not controlled by the D Alliance.

But those hard times are finally coming to an end today.

The high priest has already stated that this grand ceremony is to awaken and welcome the most powerful earthbound god, whose power is sufficient to recreate the sun and moon. It will bring the final judgment upon this corrupt old world, and then create a new world where believers can find happiness.

At that time, they will also be able to experience what it means to live a life of privilege.

Thinking of this, one of them clicked his tongue and said with a hint of jealousy, "Tsk, I really envy those guys who can go out and find food. They're going to take all the credit now."

The other person shrugged indifferently.

"Don't say that. Although hunting more Soul Cards will indeed bring greater benefits in the New World, it also means taking on greater dangers. Even if they are just green shoots, those students are not to be trifled with."

As far as he knew, since the start of the Doomsday Bell's attack, many of his colleagues had been defeated by participants in the Star Cup. Among them were even several high-ranking officials.

The roles of hunter and prey can change at any time, so one must not be careless.

"Anyway, as long as we do our job diligently and guard the gate, the High Priest will definitely not treat us unfairly. We can enjoy the benefits so easily, what's there to complain about?"

"makes sense."

With little work, plenty of free time, and great benefits, there aren't many places to find such a good job.

Compared to this, my colleagues who are constantly on the go don't seem so enviable... Hmm?

"Hey, look, what's that?"

"Huh? What is that..."

Following the finger of the cultist who had spoken, another cultist's puzzled look was instantly replaced by horror.

Not far in sight, a wisp of flame rose from a crack between buildings, transforming into a gigantic divine bird in the sky. The bird flapped its wings, and countless balls of fire appeared around them, hurtling towards them like meteors.

This is--

"Enemy attack!!!"

"Gentlemen! The enemy's main camp is just ahead! Victory or defeat hinges on this! Charge!!!"

boom!

[Doomsday Bell] The panicked alarms of the cultists, the call to arms of the dozen or so duelists led by Yan Xiao, and the explosions caused by the dueling monsters temporarily materialized by the powerful Feel force... As the building was struck and shattered by fire meteors, all these sounds mixed together, creating an extremely chaotic scene.

The leisurely cultists clearly did not expect that Yan Xiao and his students, who should have been easy prey, would be so bold as to attack them. They were caught off guard, and the sentries at the entrance and on the rooftop were all wiped out in one fell swoop.

By the time the people inside realized what was happening, Yan Xiao's suicide squad had already stormed into the building.

The entire building was transformed into a battlefield, filled with smoke and flames.

—And this is the opportunity that Youxi has been waiting for for a long time.

"Let's go, Yu Xi!"

Summoning his trump card, Yan Xiao unleashed a devastating burst of flames upon the opposing team. He then casually pressed his earpiece and spoke to the person on the other end of the communication channel: "We've managed to barely suppress the current battle, but it's uncertain how long we can hold out. We'll try to create as much noise as possible to attract their attention and keep these guys tied up here. The rest is up to you. I hope everything goes well for you."

"Okay! Thank you, Captain Yanxiao, let's go!"

Without much time for pretense, You Xi responded to Yan Xiao's call and, taking advantage of the chaos, began an infiltration operation with the carefully selected team members, including Xing Yewu, Wendy, and Ranpo Jounouchi.

Donning cult robes for simple disguise, they avoided the epicenter of the chaos, with elves acting as scouts and leading the charge, sneaking into buildings through the back doors.

Thanks to the efforts of Captain Yanxiao and others, the cultists at the back door were also drawn away, and Youxi's team proceeded smoothly without encountering any particular obstacles or accidents.

The only problem is how to find the location of the high priest.

To be honest, achieving your goal quickly without a detailed map is no easy feat. Fortunately, they have a legendary master thief on their side who's become quite adept at this kind of thing.

"here!"

"Go this way!"

"The elevator's out of order, but this road's definitely safe. I guarantee I'll find something good!"

The Black Witch's arrogant and confident voice echoed in the wind as she, along with the other elves, warned everyone to make way for the large cult group while indicating the direction to proceed.

Even though it was her first time in this place, just like Yu Xi and the others, the Black Witch acted as if she knew her way around.

This is probably what they mean by specialization.

The Dark Witch's main job is similar to that of a phantom thief, and she also works part-time as an "archaeologist." She has explored countless secret realms and ancient tombs, so a base of this magnitude is nothing to her.

If she didn't have to guide these newbies like You Xi, she could find the right place even with her eyes closed.

"Now you know how useful this legendary thief is, you human brat!"

The dark witch said smugly, "Compared to me, your elves are nothing but good-for-nothings!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I'm counting on you, Miss Bell," Yu Xi said with a helpless flattery.

The perfunctory tone in You Xi's words was quite obvious, but the Black Witch didn't care: "Hmph, one day I'll make sure you can never leave this legendary thief again."

Interspersed with occasional lighthearted conversation, they soon found the secret passage leading to the true lair within the building, guided by the Black Witch.

"Wow, it's so deep..."

Xing Yewu looked at the scene before her and couldn't help but let out a small gasp.

The building appears to be only a few stories high on the outside, but it actually houses Tong Qiankun.

Just like the old Moment in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S, as a seemingly ordinary little door in the corner was opened, what appeared in front of Yuki and his group was a spiral underground staircase made up of countless steps.

Looking down from the railing, there was no end in sight.

"If we just keep going down to the end, we should be able to reach their real headquarters."

Seeing the spiral staircase, Youxi understood that things were as they had suspected; the enemy's true headquarters was indeed underground. The Black Witch's navigation hadn't turned into a malicious system, leading them to some random, inexplicable place.