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

Even in broad daylight, the dueling arena of the Duel Club remained empty.

Under the sunlight, Satomi Sho bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle and shouted out loudly with "sincere emotion" from his throat.

On either side of him, two henchmen followed suit, their movements as meticulous as if they had been instructed and corrected.

Opposite Satomi Sho was a timid boy wearing glasses.

The bespectacled man was initially shocked and incredulous, but then he tremblingly accepted the sister card that Satomi Sho respectfully handed over with both hands, and left the dueling club with the joy of having it back.

Once everyone had left, Satomi Sho finally straightened up.

The face unseen by the bespectacled man was filled with humiliation and anger, but this emotion wasn't directed at the bespectacled man, but rather—

"That's it."

Satomi Sho took a deep breath and glared angrily at the black-haired boy who had witnessed the entire scene: "This is the last one."

"Yes, this is indeed the last one."

Ignoring Satomi Sho's expression, Yuki simply looked down and checked the list and cards again.

After crossing out the last name, he folded the list in half and took out "Mech Colonel" from his pocket.

"Then, as agreed beforehand, I'll return this card to you."

"Humph!"

Satomi Sho snatched the card away without saying a word and quickly left the dueling club.

Watching the three of them disappear from sight, covered in dust and grime, Xing Yewu finally put down her recording phone and let out a "whoosh" as she revealed a refreshed smile.

"Oh my! That was great, it's been so long since I've felt this good. Xiaoxue, did you see what that guy looked like just now? It was hilarious—thank you, You Xijun, you've helped us vent our anger."

"It may be funny, but it also poses a great hidden danger."

Izayoi Yuki couldn't be as happy as Hoshino Mai, and said to Yuki earnestly, "I also want to thank you, Izumi-san, and then I'm sorry for dragging you into this ridiculous mess. Now that things have turned out this way, you probably have no way out."

Judging from Satoshi Sho's expression as he left, you could tell he definitely wouldn't let this go.

Not only did they defeat him in public, but they also stole the "Mech Colonel" and then used the "Mech Colonel" to force him to return the card to its owner and apologize to those people.

Satomi Sho is not a very capable person, but he is extremely concerned about his image and has a very narrow mind.

With all these actions, You Xi has really offended that guy, attracting so much hatred. He will definitely be the first to face retaliation.

"Oh, that's alright."

You Xi smiled and said it was alright; he had returned to being that harmless and gentle boy.

Only the determination in his eyes remained unchanged, without a trace of regret.

"Even if I don't provoke him this time, as long as I want to stay in this club, I can't avoid conflicts in the future. It's just that the time has been brought forward a bit. So, Izayoi-san and Hoshino-san don't need to worry too much. I didn't have a way out anyway."

When Yu Xi provoked Satomi Sho, he had roughly considered the consequences. After thinking it over, he didn't think he should have stood idly by.

If he could resolve Xingye Wu and the others' troubles in one conflict, he could repay some of the favors he owed them.

"Besides, I'm not going to be a pushover and not take any benefits at all."

Yu Xi added, "Thanks to this incident, I won't have to worry about living expenses for a long time to come."

"Oh, right! There's something else about that. Well, indeed, I didn't expect that guy to actually be able to come up with so much money. The rich second generation is really something, they're so different from us commoners. To be honest, I feel like my view of money is about to be destroyed... This is the first time I've ever made money so easily."

Hoshino's tone was filled with extraordinary amazement and emotion, stemming from another condition that Yuki had made to Satomi Sho.

In addition to returning the stolen card to its rightful owner, Satomi Sho must also buy back "Mech Colonel" at market price.

As a top-tier Mech-type Rhea card, "Mech Colonel" easily surpasses 500,000 in price. Considering its additional special value, the price could be increased by several tens of percent.

The end result was that Satomi Sho's wallet was almost emptied, and he even had to use his own Duel Disk as collateral to get a discount to barely meet the requirements.

The money was transferred to Xingye Wu's card in several installments, and the Duel Disk would later be listed on the second-hand platform "Scrap Metal" for resale (no one wanted to use it). On the first day after transmigrating, Youxi was still worried about food and lodging, but the problem was completely solved on the second day.

This speed is much faster than robbing a bank.

"This is a special case and should not be treated as the norm."

Izayoi Yuki frowned her beautiful eyebrows and said with slight displeasure, "Mai, it's better to be down-to-earth in life."

"I know that, and I also prefer to earn money with my own hands. But if something comes along, I won't refuse it."

Hoshino Yemai shrugged, clearly quite used to Izayoi Yuki's lectures, so she let them go in one ear and out the other.

Then, as if struck by a thought, she asked curiously, "Speaking of which... with so much money, does Yu Xijun no longer need to go through the dueling special admission route? As long as the donations are enough, he can probably get in by throwing money at it, right?"

"The prerequisite is that you can pass the entrance exam; this school is somewhat particular about that. However, it is indeed one method. What do you think, Izumi?"

"Um……"

Izayoi Yuki asked the real decision-maker, and Yuki lowered her head to think for a while before honestly replying, "Well, I still want to try becoming a Duel Special Recruit first. If that doesn't work, then it's not too late, right?"

Although I was a student in the previous world, that doesn't mean that all my knowledge is universally applicable.

Youxi had absolutely no idea what the exams in this world would be like, and it was definitely best to avoid taking them if possible.

“I understand. Then everything will proceed as planned.” Izayoi Yuki nodded. “During this time, to prevent Satomi Sho from seeking revenge on you outside of school, Izumi-san, it’s best to stick together with Mai and try not to separate. Contact me immediately if anything happens, and I will definitely come to help if I have time.”

"Huh? If we usually do things together..."

"I'm fine here."

You Xi was stunned for a moment, while Xing Yewu agreed with a smile, showing no sign of difficulty.

"Yu Xijun, please continue to guide me from now on. Let's continue to get along well. Don't worry, I will protect you!"

"Okay..."

Xingye Wu Shiliuye Xue's attitude was so natural that she finalized the decision in just a few words, leaving Yu Xi no chance to interrupt or object.

"besides."

Izayoi Yuki seemed to have not finished speaking, as she gazed at Yuki's face.

That gaze gave You Xi a feeling that was different from every time before.

"Izumi-kun, if possible, I hope you can be more calm in your future duels and stop gambling on cards. If you can't accept that, then I might... be unable to accept you as my teammate anymore."

Chapter 29 The Past of Izayoi

"I'm sorry, Yu Xijun."

Xiaoxue didn't mean any harm; she's just a little sensitive about these things because of her work and some personal experiences.

"I know, I'm not angry. Izayoi-san meant well, and the mistake was indeed mine this time."

As the sun began to set and the hands of the clock moved to the lower right, a man and a woman walked out of the gate of Kiyosumi High School.

The girl on the left has a head of brilliant golden bob hair and wears the school uniform of Kiyosumi High School. The elegant and stylish uniform further accentuates her beauty, making passing students unable to help but turn around and stare.

The other boy was much more ordinary.

With black hair, black eyes, and a baby face that was otherwise clean and unremarkable, she wore a dowdy blue and white coat, making her seem like a background extra in this world.

These two very different people walking together naturally created a somewhat strange yet ordinary scene.

Without further ado, these two are You Xi and Xing Ye Wu.

Izayoi Yuki had other things to do, including lobbying the school administration, so shortly after dealing with Satomi Sho's matter, the three decided to disband on the spot and start formal club activities the next day.

As mentioned in the previous chapter, Xingyewu naturally traveled with Youxi—they had no choice but to travel together, since Youxi had nowhere else to go.

The two walked and talked, and before they knew it, or perhaps the girl did it on purpose, they started talking about what had just happened.

Yuki recalled and analyzed in a gentle voice: "Actually... Satomi Sho was right about at least one thing. Cards are a duelist's most important treasures and should not be used as stakes in duels. If Satomi Sho hadn't been so infuriating, I wouldn't have planned to do this. The reason I agreed this time was essentially to teach that guy a lesson and let him experience what it's like to lose an important card. But in any case, I was indeed a bit impulsive."

The reason I was warned like that at the Izayoi reunion was probably because she didn't want me to get a taste of success and then take risks, leading to regret later.

Although he was absolutely certain before agreeing to increase the bet, it doesn't mean that doing so would be without any problems if the outcome was good.

Otherwise, the saying "nine out of ten gamblers lose" wouldn't have become a classic idiom that has been passed down to this day.

"Yes, it's great that you understand, Yu Xi-kun. Card gambling duels are borderline activities in many ways, and they can easily be interpreted negatively. It's best to avoid them if possible."

Xingyewu listened quietly to Youxi's entire monologue, and a relieved and happy smile appeared on her lips.

With her hands behind her back, she walked step by step, her legs wrapped in white silk, her emerald green eyes gazing at the distant sky.

“Xiaoxue is sometimes too serious. She’s strict with herself and with others. That’s both a strength and a weakness. Some people might see her as a bit cold-hearted. But if you’re willing to get to know her better, you’ll understand that she’s doing it all for our benefit.”

"I understand, honest advice is hard to swallow."

Yuki walked alongside Hoshino at a leisurely pace, asking curiously, "Miss Hoshino mentioned her work and personal experience earlier...Izayoi-san works part-time at the Public Security Bureau, right? What is her job...?"

"They're dueling guards."

Xingye Wu winked playfully at the surprised Youxi: "Impressive, right? Although you're just a trainee-level duel guard, it's not easy to become a professional at this age."

Xiaoxue is currently being used as a living advertisement by the Public Security Bureau, and her achievements are not to be underestimated. For example, at the beginning of the year, she personally arrested the illegal duelists who were wreaking havoc using the card spirit "Lava Demon," which caused quite a stir at the time.

"It's very powerful."

Yu Xi simply made a simple substitution of common sense and understood how admirable Izayoi Yuki's actions were. At the same time, a deep sense of doubt also arose in his heart.

"But... putting aside how the Public Security Bureau would allow a student to do this kind of work, is Izayoi really that dedicated? Why would she become a duel guard?"

Normally, students are a protected group, right?

Even if you're looking for part-time work, there are safer and higher-paying jobs available.

"Well, that's a long story."

Hoshino Mai hesitated for a moment, but finally said, "Well, quite a few people know about this, and you'll find out sooner or later anyway, Yuuki-kun. I'll just tell you now. The reason why Yuki was able to become a trainee duel guard at such a young age is because..."

"Her father was a dueling guard."

……

"Hello, this is Izayoi Yuki. May I ask if visitors are allowed to visit the patient in room 1204 now?"

"Let me see... It's fine. There are no problems for the next thirty minutes. Please hurry if you want to visit, as the examination will be conducted afterward."

"Thank you."

It is the largest public hospital in Chenguang City, funded by the D Alliance.

The white-haired girl, carrying a basket of flowers she bought from a fragrant garden, which was said to have the benefits of fragrance to physical and mental health, rode in the elevator, staring blankly at the elevator wall.