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

"Yes, I'm sure I want to do that."

Having understood the hidden meaning in Kaiba Soto's words, Izayoi Yuki still nodded firmly.

So Kaiba Soto said nothing more, turned his head and gave a slight gesture, and someone immediately took something to store the Starlight Water and handed it to the white-haired girl.

"So, do you also need to pack your things and take them with you?"

Kaiba Cangren then asked Yu Xi and Xingye Wu about it.

The latter shook their heads.

"Well, it's not that I can't do it, but Xiaoxue already said that, and doing it again will definitely make her angry. So I'll just drink it now. To be honest, I'm actually quite curious to see what this water will taste like."

"me too."

Xingye Wu had already said everything that needed to be said for Youxi, so he had nothing to add.

In his heart, he was indeed very curious whether this Starlight Water was as magical as Ma Cangren and various intelligence materials described.

So, raising the cup, carefully avoiding any "laughable" tragedy, Youxi brought her lips to the rim of the cup and drank the starlight water inside in one gulp.

The initial sensation was coolness, like drinking a glass of iced sugar water. Then, this feeling spread to every corner of my body, and my previously drowsy head suddenly became clear and alert.

Then it's all relaxed.

Youxi felt she had never felt so relaxed, as if she had unloaded countless burdens from her body.

Unseen by him, the wounds on his soul, forged in the dark duel, were gradually smoothed away by the power of starlight, making the soul even more resilient and powerful. It wasn't just the soul that was enhanced; the total amount of Feel was also increasing, making cards that were previously difficult to use due to the strength and cost of Feel now usable.

The voice of the so-called principle of dueling seemed to be heard in his ears. This was the first time Yuki had experienced its presence up close. If he could continue in this state, it seemed that it wouldn't be impossible to print a few cards out of thin air.

But even more important than these are the changes within Youxi's heart.

As the starlight circulated within her body, it was gradually absorbed by the monsters deep within her heart, causing her to let out a joyful and happy sound. The card, still encased in stone, was unlocked at a faster pace, and a faint light appeared in the eyes of the deity atop the wall where the three Egyptian Gods stood.

Chapter 272 Izayoi Yuki's Mother

After drinking the Starlight Water made by the Star Cup, the Star Cup awards ceremony quickly came to an end.

After being interviewed by reporters from various media outlets, the group returned to the hotel exhausted, but they still immediately booked their plane tickets, preparing to rest for a while before embarking on their journey home.

Upon hearing this news, Madoka Aso and her classmates from Kiyosumi School were slightly surprised: "Eh? Is it in such a hurry? Rest for another day and make sure you recover your energy."

They had originally planned to notify the hotel to hold a celebration banquet for You Xi and the others.

"The main thing is that we can't waste time, Yuanxiang-senpai."

You Xi patiently explained, "After all, we're carrying something quite dangerous. If possible, it would be better to get it to the person who needs it as soon as possible."

The Starlight Water preserved by Izayoi Yuki can only maintain its effectiveness for one week. Although there is plenty of time if you take a plane, it is best not to waste it.

Doing this can also catch some ill-intentioned people off guard and reduce the possibility of bad accidents happening.

I'm coming back this time to pack my personal belongings in the hotel so I can set off immediately.

"makes sense."

After spending these past few days together, even though there was some initial awkwardness, Asou Madoka, as the leader of the support group, had a general understanding of Yuki and the other two. Especially Izayoi Yuki, whose father was so famous that anyone could guess why the girl kept the Starlight Water.

"Then I wish you a safe journey home, Junior You Xi."

"Yes, we'll hold a celebration banquet together when we get back. I'm sure it will be bigger and more lively than it is now!" Xing Yewu said with a smile on You Xi's behalf.

Since they had packed their things beforehand, the three of them could simply take their suitcases with them and check out when they returned.

They then proceeded to the airport—or more accurately, the Seahorse family's private airport.

They weren't going to take a crowded public plane, but rather a private plane provided by Kaiba Mashiro after they asked him for help. This way, they could avoid being harassed by the champion's fame.

...At least until we return to Dawn City.

These days, You Xi and others have fully experienced the impact of fame on their lives, and it is precisely because of this experience that they are now able to make such appropriate responses.

...According to Xingye Wu, this behavior of asking for help right after defeating someone is rather scumbag-like.

Speechless, You Xi could only laugh awkwardly for a while before starting to fiddle with her phone.

Because she needed to focus on the competition, Youxi had turned off her phone this morning and only turned it back on now. As soon as she did, she was bombarded with countless messages.

Most of these were invitations and contacts from various companies and clubs that somehow knew his number, trying to offer him attractive opportunities to become a professional duelist; the other part were business requests from advertising agencies.

This kind of message had been coming in from time to time since he defeated Honglian, so it wasn't surprising. However, looking at the 99+ "junk" text messages still gave Yu Xi a real headache.

"Wow, so many. These guys are really annoying. It seems that becoming a big star has its own troubles."

Xingye Wu sighed as she caught a glimpse of it, and was sincerely glad that she hadn't turned on her computer, otherwise she probably... no, she would have also been bombarded with similar messages.

"It seems that Xiaoxi will need to change to a more secure phone number when we get back."

"No, it's best to hire a professional agent."

After carefully placing the thermos containing the Starlight Water, Izayoi Yuki suggested to Yuki, "These things can't be considered complete harassment. Some of them are quite powerful. Simply refusing them won't do you any good."

"Assuming you want to pursue a career as a professional duelist, it's always a good idea to build up your network now. And as a professional duelist, you'll need an agent to handle these tasks. Having an experienced and shrewd agent will definitely be a great help to you, Shang Xi. You can entrust all of these matters to them in the future, and you won't have to worry about them like you do now."

"That's true."

You Xi seemed to be deep in thought. In fact, there were quite a few people who volunteered to be You Xi's agent in the text messages and emails he received on his phone. Among them were well-known agents with backgrounds in large companies and famous clubs, who had cultivated a group of star duelists.

Even You Xi had seen it on an entertainment program she watched with Xing Yewu.

but……

"Finding a reliable agent is certainly a good thing, but it's best to find someone you can trust in this kind of thing."

Xingyewu pressed a finger to her lips and pondered, "Xiaoxi doesn't seem like the kind of person who's very enthusiastic about participating in commercial performances or similar activities, so these agents who come to her on their own probably aren't very suitable."

"Indeed, I don't plan to debut that early."

After all, the manager earns money by taking a cut from the duelists' activities, so there's no way they'd let Yuki, their cash cow, sit idle. Otherwise, Yuki would likely have very little personal time left.

Yuki herself doesn't actually crave becoming a professional duelist; the one who truly desires it is the blonde girl beside her.

"So, Wu, do you have any good suggestions?"

You Xi asked Xing Yewu curiously, "You should have thought of someone who would be suitable, right?"

From the very beginning, Hoshino Mai participated in the Star Cup without any specific goal in mind; she was simply there to accompany herself and Izayoi Yuki. If there was any single objective, it was to achieve the best possible ranking to pave the way for her future.

She must have already thought about who she should choose as her manager when she becomes a professional duelist, right?

"Good question! You've come to the right person, Xiao Xi!"

The mere mention of this matter seemed to have struck a nerve, igniting Xing Yewu's enthusiasm. To be more precise, she appeared as if she were about to share some enormous, untold secret.

"I do have a perfect candidate here! In fact, they're right here, though they seem far away. That person and Xiao Xi have a close relationship with both of us!"

Far away in the horizon, yet close at hand?

"Could it be that……"

Yu Xi glanced at Izayoi Yuki and Hoshino Mai, and hesitated before asking, "Mai or Yuki, which of you is planning to be my manager?"

"No, no, no, what are you thinking?"

Xing Yewu chuckled and waved her hands repeatedly: "Xiaoxue and I can't be agents. Although it would be quite interesting, we're both too inexperienced. We can't handle this kind of thing."

"That……"

"The meaning of the dance is probably that I want my mother to come."

Suddenly, Izayoi Yuki spoke, drawing Yuki's attention.

"Snow's mother?"

"Correct."

Izayoi Yuki nodded and said, "Five years ago, before that incident happened, my mother was a full-time housewife. Later, in order to earn enough money for my father's hospitalization, my mother became a broker."

"There were many difficulties at the beginning, but things have gradually improved in the last two years. The main reason is that she found a very promising newcomer."

"Newbie?"

"It's Zigurd from the Western Conference Finals."

Izayoi Yuki said, "My mother is the agent hired by that duelist of the Three Extreme Gods."

Chapter 273: Phantom God vs. Supreme God – Which is Weak and Which is Stronger?

"Sigurd, what are you doing?"

West Union, Arctic City.

A woman with her hair tied up, dressed in an office lady outfit, still exuding charm, walked in from outside. When she saw the young man reclining on the sofa in the living room, she couldn't help but adjust her glasses and frown slightly.

"You'll know once you see it, Sister Rose."

The young man had a head of flashy, tousled hair with gold and silver accents. His handsome face went without saying, and a unique rune would occasionally flash in his eyes.

Those are things called runes, proof that they have been recognized by the three astral gods.

There is only one person in the entire world who possesses the Eye of Rune, and their identity is self-evident.

A man with the same name as a great hero from Norse mythology holds a glass of red wine and holds a voluptuous blonde woman in his arms. Several meters away in front of him, on the wall, is a huge LCD screen.

The video was showing the battle between Yuki and Kaiba, and it stopped right at the moment when the Sky Dragon appeared.

"I'm watching the recording of the Star Cup finals of the East Finals. Wasn't that competition all the rage lately? But it's finally over now, and the champion wasn't the long-established powerhouse Star Edge Duel Academy, but the previously unknown Kiyosumi Duel Academy. Speaking of which, Rose, you seem to have mentioned that your daughter studies at Kiyosumi Duel Academy, right? You mean Izayoi Yuki, who narrowly lost and only got third place?"

"It's her, but let me warn you beforehand, Sigurd. If you dare to lay a hand on her, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Izayoi Rose's voice was flat and cold, and Sigurd, threatened by it, had no choice but to raise his hands.

"How could that be? I'm not short of women, how could I dare to provoke you, Sister Rose? Besides, she seems to already have a boyfriend, and I don't have the habit of stealing someone else's love. Since you're my sister, your daughter is my junior. I was just thinking about whether I should take care of her."

"No need. Xue can take care of herself and doesn't need your help. Besides, you're only a few years older than Xue, so you shouldn't try to be her elder."

Izayoi Rose categorically rejected Sigurd's "delusion".

"Instead of this, you should think more about how to get your job done. Because of your stubbornness, you've already ruined collaborations with several companies."

"This isn't my fault, it's the other side's fault."

Sigurd shrugged, speaking as if it wasn't his fault: "I told them not to bother me after 8 p.m., but they didn't take it to heart. The duelist they sent to cooperate with me is even more arrogant than I am. I'm still a young man, so it's normal for me to lose my temper and make a move."