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

Of course, one duel is not enough time, so D-Alliance has arranged other activities before the finals officially begin.

For example, they could replay previous highlights of duels, invite renowned dueling masters to play one or two exhibition matches, and then have Izayoi Yuki, who was narrowly eliminated, and Ensho determine the actual third place winner.

The real final match only began after the atmosphere had been fully heated up.

Donnie isn't the only one paying attention to this duel. Kaiba Aoto, Amagi Naruto, Satomi Teruaki who came all the way from Dawn City, Logan who is still recovering in the hospital, and well-known duelists from all over the world who took notice of Izumi Yuuki because of the previous "Doomsday Bell" incident... Many people and companies, whether they can come or not, have all focused their attention on this duel.

I want to see who is truly the strongest this year.

"I wonder if Yu Xi is aware of these things, but even if he is, it probably won't affect him much."

Donnie was right; it really didn't have much of an impact.

Through so many matches and Wang Yang's teachings, the first thing Yu Xi learned was how to eliminate external influences and devote herself wholeheartedly to the duel.

And there is nothing more important than the upcoming duel, moreover...

"Hey, Xiaoxue, what do you think of this outfit? Does it look out of place?"

"not bad."

Upon hearing Xingye Wu's words, Shiliuye Xue, who had just returned after defeating Yanxiao, carefully examined Yuxi from head to toe and gave her fair opinion.

"Although it's a bit different from Yu Xi's usual style, I think it suits her very well."

"Right, right? Xiaoxue thinks so too, right? I knew great minds think alike. Sure enough, my judgment was right."

"Uh, aren't you going to ask for my opinion?"

You Xi raised her hand timidly: "The usual team uniform should be fine, right?"

"That won't do, Xiaoxi."

Xingye Wu earnestly emphasized to You Xi, "You need to understand, this is the finals. On such a big stage, you must show your coolest side in front of everyone. Everyone is already tired of seeing the team uniforms, so it's time to give everyone a little surprise."

But for me, all I felt was shock and shame...

"Isn't this great?"

A soft laugh reached Youxi's ears as she was caught off guard and forced to become a dress-up doll.

After this period of training and hard work, Yuki has further mastered the power of the Millennium Puzzle, which allows the Phantom King, who only exists in his heart, to have a certain degree of mental communication with him.

"Clothes make the man, and gold makes the Buddha. A good outfit can highlight and even enhance a person's spirit. If you ask me, your clothes need more silver ornaments as embellishments to make them perfect."

“Mr. Atum, please stop causing trouble.”

"Okay! It's decided, this outfit will do!"

Fortunately, considering the time constraints and not wanting to waste too much of You Xi's energy, Xing Yewu decided to call it quits while she was ahead.

She took a step back and looked with satisfaction at the boy who had been dressed in a brand new outfit.

The latter sighed, "Sigh, do I really have to dress like this?"

"What does it matter? It's not a bad thing. You need to have more confidence in yourself, Xiaoxi! Well then, do your best in the duel later. Si-kun and Elisa are watching. It will be very embarrassing if you lose."

She waved her fist, laughing as she added a new layer of mental pressure to You Xi, but this pressure would only become the latter's motivation.

"Yes, I won't let them down. I'm confident of that."

"You Xi".

Izayoi Yuki stepped forward and straightened the boy's clothes one last time, saying, "We've already talked about the things to keep in mind when dueling with the current Mashiro, so we don't need to repeat them now. We'll be waiting for your triumphant return, Yuki. And of course, don't forget to enjoy the duel!"

"I won't forget it. In fact, I'm looking forward to this duel more than anyone else."

You Xi responded earnestly.

"Then, go and win the glory that belongs to you, and bring this journey to a perfect close."

"Of course!"

Yu Xi nodded emphatically, and then headed towards the final battlefield, watched by the two girls.

"Oh, they're both good girls."

Having witnessed the entire process, Wang Yang said meaningfully, "Looks like you're quite lucky, You Xi."

"Yes."

You Xi wholeheartedly agreed with Wang Yang's words: "I am very fortunate that I met Wu and Xue at the very beginning."

Although I might have been able to survive in this world without them, I definitely wouldn't have made it this far.

The fact that things are going so smoothly today is all thanks to Wu and Xue.

"In that case, you must not let them down."

“I never thought of it that way.”

During her brief exchange with Wang Yang, You Xi had already reached her destination.

The floor beneath his feet trembled slightly, and the underground elevator carried him upwards.

The ceiling above parted, and warm sunlight streamed down, turning Youxi's hair a golden hue.

"—Let's welcome him, Izumi Yuuki!!"

Amidst the host's roar, the cacophony of the audience's voices, and the music, You Xi finally rose completely from the platform.

The bunny-eared loli who appeared before him was already standing on the opposite side.

Upon seeing Yuki's appearance, Kaiba Mashiro exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! Yuki, what's with that outfit? You look so cool!"

"Am I handsome? I think I'm alright."

When You Xi appeared before everyone, he certainly deserved the title of handsome.

He wore a black vest, his original Kiyosumi school uniform was specially made into a cape-like garment that draped over his shoulders and swayed in the wind. A silver belt cinched his waist, and a chain hanging from his chest was a Millennium Cube that reflected the sunlight.

That's right, by now, many people have probably guessed it.

This outfit is based on the character Yugi. When talking about the Millennium Puzzle, it's impossible to skip Atem, so Yuuki also told Hoshino Mai and the others a lot about Yugi in the form of stories.

At that time, You Xike never expected that the boomerang would fall back on her.

To be honest, not everyone can pull off this over-the-top outfit, but Yu Xi's looks aren't bad.

Despite his baby face, he has gained a sharper edge after the fierce battle. He may not be as sharp as King Yang, but he can still hold his own.

This is also why Mashiro Kaiba said he was handsome.

Although Yu Xi herself felt very ashamed of dressing like this.

"Damn it! I should have changed into a new outfit."

Upon seeing Yuki's outfit, Kaiba Mashiro suddenly regretted her actions.

She was wearing the Star Vanguard team's women's uniform, which was pretty, but it paled in comparison to You Xi.

If only I could wear a white trench coat like the one my ancestor wore, I'd definitely look handsome in that.

Kaiba Mashiro can already picture herself wearing sunglasses and a white trench coat, the coat fluttering in the wind, looking every bit the boss of some vibrant social group. Absolutely awesome!

"I think you look fine dressed like this, you're so fair-skinned."

Looking at the frustrated seahorse Mashiro, Yu Xi commented, "This is actually quite suitable and beautiful."

"Huh? Yuki, are you praising me?"

Completely unprepared for Yuki's sudden attack, Kaiba Mashiro's face first showed surprise, then blushed slightly.

Different people have completely different levels of importance to their own opinions. If a stranger said this to Mashiro Kaiba, it would be ignored, but it's very different when it comes from Yuki's mouth.

"Ahem, you two. If you'd like to continue this topic, you can do so after the match. For now, let's focus on the finals, shall we?"

A cough suddenly broke the silence, interrupting the battle between Yuuki and Mashiro Kaiba.

Beside the dueling arena stood a middle-aged man.

With his large pompadour hairstyle and microphone in hand, he was none other than Marie Kersey, who had been commissioned by the D Alliance to host the Star Cup competition. In addition to being the host, he was also the on-site referee for the final.

Originally, he wanted to guide Yuki and Kaiba Mashiro to say a few words to each other to heat up the atmosphere and create a lot of tension, but before they even started, he realized that the topic was at risk of going off-topic, so he had to quickly speak up and get to the point.

"makes sense."

Yu Xi understood the implied meaning from the music and, not wanting to dwell on the matter of clothes any longer, immediately said to Kaiba Mashiro, "Let's begin, Mashiro! I'm sure you're getting impatient by now."

"Hmph! Of course! Yuki, let's make this clear beforehand, I absolutely will not lose to you this time! Get ready to witness the power of me, Kaiba Mashiro!!"

Yuki's challenge instantly ignited Kaiba Mashiro's subtle emotions into a surging fighting spirit. The rabbit-ear scarf swayed above her head, and a huge feeling surged within her small body.

The little girl and the boy simultaneously raised their duel disks, and amidst the announcer's shout, uttered that magical incantation—

"I hereby declare the Star Cup final match, Izumi Yuuki vs. Kaiba Mashiro, to officially begin!"

"Duel!" x2

【Yu Xi LP: 8000】

【Seahorse True White LP: 8000】

Chapter 263 Final Battle! Yuuki VS Mashiro!

"I'll strike first!"

As the duel declaration landed, the lights on Kaiba Mashiro's Duel Disk lit up, indicating that she had gained the right to start the round first.

Without the slightest hesitation or retreat, just like Yuki, Kaiba Mashiro, whose mind was completely settled, drew out her own card and played it.

"Normal Summon 'Half-Dragon Maid - Laundry Dragon Girl'. If the Summon is successful, send the top 3 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard according to Little Blue's effect."

The stereoscopic imaging system began operating, projecting the monster with the highest resolution and clarity.

The dragon maid with intelligent-looking hair materialized, and upon appearing, she paused slightly before turning her head left and right to see the seahorse Mashiro. Upon seeing her master, Little Blue wanted to bow in respect.

But it had clearly forgotten what it was holding in its arms.

With a bow, the clothes that the maid had just tidied up fell haphazardly to the ground, eliciting a mournful cry from Xiao Lan. Amidst this appalling scene, a low dragon roar resounded.

Beside Xiao Lan, a white-haired dragon maid dressed in a black maid outfit, exuding a significantly higher level of sensuality and appearing much more reliable, quietly appeared.

"Hmph, very good. At this moment, the effect of 'Kodomo Dragon' activates, Special Summoning 1 Dragon-Type monster from my hand. This turn, I am not a Dragon-Type monster and cannot Special Summon or enter the Battle Phase. Special Summon 'Half-Dragon Maid - Dormitory Dragon Girl', and use its effect to add 'Half-Dragon Maid's Tidying Up' from my Deck to my hand."

"They're asking for 'tidying up,' not 'changing clothes'?"