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

Although Saki mostly spoke highly of Kaiba Aoto's strengths and virtues throughout, she also earnestly reminded him of important points to keep in mind when they met.

These things are so rare that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they're hard to come by. Since they're willing to say so much, a simple thank you is more than enough.

"Small things."

Saki replied calmly, "Mr. Yuki, you rescued the young lady for me, it's only right that I do so."

"If Mr. Yu Xi needs any help from me in the future, please feel free to ask. I will provide assistance within the limits of what is permissible. And... Miss, you still have tutoring lessons to attend, so we need to hurry back and won't be able to keep you company any longer. I have already informed the president, and he will send someone to pick you up soon. I hope Mr. Yu Xi and the president can get along well and both of you can have a pleasant time."

“Eh——!!”

As soon as Saki spoke, she was met with a strong protest from Mashiro Kaiba.

"No way, Saki! Yuki's on her way to see her older brother, and you're pulling me away now! I want to stay too!"

"Don't be stubborn, young lady. Today's tutor is Ms. Winnie. If Ms. Winnie finds out you're throwing a tantrum and skipping class..."

"Ugh...!"

Upon hearing the name Saki mentioned, the bunny-eared loli shrank back and slumped her shoulders as if she had encountered her nemesis.

It's obvious that Mashiro Kaiba is really afraid of that tutor named Winnie.

Then, reluctantly, she said, "Okay, let's go now. But Yuki, don't go back so soon. I'll come find you again after class! And you know, I haven't taken you around the Kaiba Corporation yet."

"Yes, I'll wait for you, Mashiro."

After getting out of the car, Yu Xi waved to the little girl and maid inside, then watched the black sedan disappear into the distance.

Then he looked up again at the towering building that seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see.

"All right."

You Xi patted his face, his expression becoming serious and earnest.

"Whether we succeed or fail, the next step is crucial."

Adjusting his mindset, You Xi strode towards the entrance of the headquarters building.

……

There were many people at the Haima Automobile headquarters building.

Even on the first floor, many people were coming and going, constantly making phone calls, and seemed to be very busy.

Even so, when You Xi came in, most of them looked up at him as if they had seen some rare animal, their expressions surprised and their voices whispering.

Being stared at by so many eyes outside the arena made Youxi feel a little uncomfortable, but she could only endure it and try to get used to it.

But at that moment, Youxi noticed someone walking straight towards her.

The newcomer wasn't much older than him, and his demeanor was calm yet sharp; he was also someone You Xi "knew".

"You must be Izumi Yuuki," the young man said directly. "I am Amagi Naruto. My teacher told me to wait for you here."

"Senior Amagi?"

Yuki had heard of the name Amagi Naruto before, but this was the first time he had come into close contact with him. With just one glance, Yuki realized that the person in front of him was very strong.

However, the other party didn't seem interested in having a deep conversation with me, and instead faithfully carried out the task assigned by the teacher.

"it is me."

Amagi Naruto nodded, then turned around and said, "Come with me, Master has been waiting for you for a long time."

After saying that, Amagi Naruto took the lead and walked towards the elevator, with Yuki quickly following behind.

Using her identification card, she unlocked the maximum floor limit, and the elevator ascended floor by floor, the ground beneath her feet moving further and further away from her. Before long, the elevator reached a position close to the top floor.

Amagi Naruto led Yuki out of the room, and after passing through the corridor, they arrived at their destination.

Amagi Naruto stopped at the door, pressed the doorbell, and then spoke into the intercom on the door: "Teacher, Izumi Yuuki has arrived."

"Thank you for your hard work, Naruto. Let him in."

"Yes."

After a brief exchange, Amagi Naruto stepped aside and said to Yuki, "The teacher is waiting for you inside, so I won't go in."

"Thank you."

Yuki greeted Amagi Naruto politely, then stepped forward and opened the door.

"excuse me."

Speaking phrases learned from television, the first thing You Xi saw upon entering the room was a man working behind a large office chair.

Needless to say, there's only one person sitting in that chair in the president's office.

—Seahorse Azure Man.

What You Xi sees now is a "legend" standing at the top of countless people.

Compared to Amagi Naruto, whose powerful aura was faintly palpable to Yuki, Kaiba Sōjin appeared much more ordinary.

When You Xi came in, Hai Ma Cangren had just put down the landline phone in his hand.

He got up from behind his desk and walked towards You Xi.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. You Xi. I'm sorry, I've been very busy here. We should have met at a more suitable occasion, but I simply couldn't make it."

"No, no, it's already very kind of you, Mr. Seahorse, to take time out of your busy schedule. To be honest, I never expected to meet you under these circumstances."

Holding the hand extended by Kaiba Sojin, Yu Xi said with deep emotion.

This is no lie. According to the original plan, he intended to win the Star Cup and then contact Kaiba Aoto as the Star Cup champion. Although he unexpectedly met Kaiba Mashiro, this plan was not abandoned.

But who would have thought that plans can't keep up with changes? The terrorist attack of [Doomsday Bell] brought Yu Xi an even better opportunity.

"Mr. Yu Xi once stepped in to fight against evil, preventing the resurgence of the evil god and even saving my sister. From any perspective, I have every reason to meet you and offer my personal gratitude and respect. Of course, the reason I invited Mr. Yu Xi this time is also because I need your help with something. If you don't mind, would you be willing to serve as the brand ambassador for my company, Haima, for a period of time?"

"Mr. Seahorse, you can just call me Yu Xi."

Yuki felt a little uncomfortable being addressed as "sir" by Kaiba Mashiro's older brother, but Kaiba Aoto's last words were more intriguing: "But the image ambassador... could it be related to the Star Cup?"

"Exactly."

Kaima Soto said solemnly, "The impact of the [Doomsday Bell] incident is considerable. It's not just the D Alliance; our Kaima Company has also been dragged into a mess. You probably know about Officer Logan's situation, right? Officer Logan was working with me to plan an ambush for [Doomsday Bell] in the Star Cup, but after our recent self-investigation, we discovered that many of the staff responsible for the Star Cup's operations were either bribed by these cultists or were their direct followers. The person I sent to assist Officer Logan was one of them."

"what?"

You Xi exclaimed in surprise, "The Doomsday Bell has infiltrated to this extent?"

“Yes, I was surprised too. You know, Robert is an old man who has followed two generations of my father and me, but I never expected that he would also be involved with the Doomsday Bell.”

At this point, Kaiba Sōjin sighed softly, seemingly feeling deep regret and sorrow for it.

Being betrayed by someone you trust is a truly unpleasant feeling.

He gestured for Yu Xi to sit down on the sofa before continuing, "However, what's done is done, and there's no going back. The most important thing now is to look forward and minimize the damage caused by this."

“Yuki,” Kaiba Aoto readily changed his form of address for Yuki, “Your performance on Duel Island was outstanding; you’re a ‘hero’ in the eyes of the world. If you could become our company’s brand ambassador, it would surely dispel people’s doubts and concerns about the Star Cup more quickly, and we could fully support you in turning that fame into tangible resources. It would be a win-win situation for both you and us.”

Is it a win-win situation?

Maybe so.

To be honest, Yu Xi didn't really understand this kind of thing, nor did he care much about it. However, he also understood that there was no need to reject Kaiba Soto here.

"I understand. I will go back and think about it carefully. I will try to get back to you, Mr. Seahorse, within the next few days."

"No need to rush, it's enough that you're willing to seriously consider this matter."

Sitting opposite him, Kaiba Sōjin poured himself and Yūki each a cup of hot tea and said amidst the rising steam, "Well then, now that we've finished discussing business matters, let's talk about something else more important."

"Another important matter."

"Yes, it's about our ancestor, the Seahorse Man."

Seahorse Cangren said, "You Xi, you must really want to know how our ancestor disappeared, right? Sure, I'll tell you everything."

Upon hearing this, You Xi's pupils contracted slightly, and she couldn't help but ask, "Is it really possible? This secret is very important, isn't it?"

"Of course, after all..."

Kaiba Sojin gazed at the boy opposite him and said softly, "You are our family's prophetic child."

"!"

Chapter 242 Letters and Gifts from a Century Ago

The prophesied son.

This form of concept and vocabulary was not the first time You Xi had heard of it.

Similar descriptions can be found in many anime and novels, such as a future disaster that is predicted to occur, and a destined savior who will save everything.

If we're talking about who's the most famous among them, it would have to be Naruto, the protagonist of "Naruto," a master of witty banter.

You Xi wasn't good at talking, and he never imagined he'd get involved in this kind of thing.

"What does this mean?"

Unable to suppress the confusion and curiosity welling up from the bottom of her heart, You Xi blurted out the question.

After taking a sip of hot tea, Haima Cangren began to explain in a leisurely manner.

"It means exactly what it says. Our Kaiba family has known of your existence for a long time. Our ancestor mentioned you in some of his notes, saying that someone might one day use a 'Dark Magician' deck. That person will be key to the Kaiba family, and even the entire world."

Kaiba Sojin looked at the boy in front of him, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Until now, we only knew from cards like 'Chaos Form' that the 'Dark Magician' was deeply connected to the 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon,' but we never knew his true form. Until you appeared, Yuuki. Besides you, I can't think of anyone else who the prophesied child our ancestors spoke of could be. Judging from your appearance, your relationship with our ancestors must indeed be extraordinary."

My brother knew a long time ago that I would also be transported to this world, and he even made a prophecy about it...

As if guided by fate, Yuki asked, "Mr. Kaiba, may I see the contents of that journal?"

"of course can."

Seahorse Cangren readily agreed.

He casually stretched out his hand, and a book slowly appeared in his hand amidst the blue light of the data, which he then handed to You Xi.

"This is……"

“I digitized my ancestor’s notes and then recreated them using 3D imaging technology. After all, paper documents don’t preserve as well as digits, and hundreds of years have left their marks. But don’t worry, this 3D imaging note is a 100% replica, not only in terms of content but also in terms of feel.”