Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: The Path of Evolution

He came with a mission, but now not only has he failed to help his boss win the bet, he's also going to fail in his challenge to defend his title!

Despite having equipped myself with the boss's cutting-edge technology, I still failed to perform my duties effectively!

"I...I..."

He will be sold by the boss to an underground dueling arena, to become a dueling slave!

Thinking of Kintaro's terrifying methods, Karen's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

His breathing gradually became rapid, and he could hardly breathe.

He looked at the monster box in his hand.

He knew that this card was also within Kanpaku's expectations.

He just hopes his opponent gets stuck with bad cards and doesn't draw any counter cards, so that the Monster Box can help him survive until he gets the next Holy Grail A!

This was a gamble that would determine his life or death!

"Cover a card... Back, back..."

I just can't bring myself to say the word "end of round," no matter what.

"Your turn is over, now it's my turn."

Guan Bai watched the clown's performance with a smile and considerately helped him finish the round.

"Draw a card!"

When Guan Bai saw the card he had drawn, he couldn't help but be taken aback.

What a coincidence...

Seeing Guan Bai's expression, Karen's heart skipped a beat.

Damn it, did I really draw another targeted card?

Guan Bai smiled and showed the card he had drawn to Karen.

"This is also my trump card monster, and I'm going to summon it now."

"With the turbine as a sacrifice, a superior summons: Evil Emperor Gaius!"

A purplish-black sphere of light expanded out of the void, instantly filling Guan Bai's entire area.

Stepping out in black combat boots, the majestic, all-black emperor descended like a monarch reigning over a palace, his sinister eyes beneath his armor surveying the battlefield.

The surrounding purplish-black energy seemed to submit, swirling around him and making him appear both demonic and divine!

【Evil Emperor Gaius】

【Effect】

[Demon/Dark]

[Six-star] 2400/1000

"An evil...evil emperor?!"

This is an extremely rare card in Duel Monsters, and very few duelists possess it!

Karen thought of the Evil Emperor's effects, and her heart stopped beating for a moment.

As if he had seen through Guan Bai's thoughts, Guan Bai smiled and began to explain the effects of the monster.

"Activate the effect of the Evil Emperor. When a card is successfully summoned, you can banish one card from the field."

"If the banished card is a DARK monster, inflict 1000 damage to your opponent's Life Points!"

The stealthy sniper is a dark-attribute monster.

And 1000 points of damage, wouldn't that just wipe out my current base score?

What a coincidence!

The same doubt arose in his mind as in Guan Bai's.

However, Kanpaku was only delighted by the miracle that happened by chance; Karen, on the other hand, was in despair because of fate's revenge!

Could it be that everything that happened in the duel just now was under the control of this Kanpaku?

A formidable opponent, a terrifying boss, a bleak future—the pressure, like a stone weight, almost stopped his heart.

No, no, I can't breathe!

Guan Bai was a kind person and couldn't bear to see Karen tormented by the feeling of suffocation.

—So, Guan Bai decided to help Karen by beating him to his knees and making him unconscious, so that he would no longer be in pain!

"The effect of Evil Emperor Gaius: Evil Nether Wave!"

The Evil Emperor Gaius raised his hands, and the surrounding purplish-black energy was completely absorbed between his palms, swirling continuously and transforming into a terrifying, pure black sphere.

A black wave punch flew out and struck Karen in the abdomen.

"Aaaaaah!!!"

A piercing scream rang out, and Karen was sent flying backward, landing on the ground, completely unconscious.

Karen Lin's LP: 1000 → 0

Defeat the expert-level duelist

[Rewards: 10 Next-Gen Theme Card Packs, 10 Trap Theme Card Packs]

[Completed the Wish Challenge, 3x Dark Steel Dragons have been awarded]

Seeing the enemy's miserable state, Kanpaku couldn't help but laugh from the bottom of his heart.

The acquisition of the Dark Steel Dragon made Guan Bai's smile even brighter.

"The one who has won is Kanpaku!!"

The host gripped the microphone and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"This previously unknown duelist has demonstrated his unparalleled power, becoming the new champion of this Pre-Clock Cup!!"

"Let's cheer for the birth of a new overlord!!"

The cheers for Guan Bai erupted like a volcanic eruption, a fiery wave of sound enveloping him completely.

According to the schedule, there are still nine matches to be played in the Pre-Cup.

And these unfinished performances were enjoyed by Kanpaku in Karen's place.

If he could get three more wish cards, Kanpaku felt like he was going to grin so hard he'd be crooked if he didn't control his expression.

On the stands, Joel was waving enthusiastically to Kanpaku.

Guan Bai responded with a warm and enthusiastic compliment.

The host's announcement rang out again.

"Next up is the contestant who will be challenging the current opponent..."

……

Wild Wave Studio.

Yu Kintaro stared at the screen with a gloomy expression.

The moment Kanpaku defeated Karen, he slammed his fist on the table.

The solid wood desk was dented by his fist!

"What a piece of trash!!"

In private, he no longer needed to put on a smiling facade and could vent his emotions freely.

"Even cheating, I can't beat a duelist from the countryside. What a waste of the lucky component I spent so much money on!!"

His hands, gripping the remote control, bulged with veins, making the plastic casing creak.

It took him a great deal of effort to suppress his overflowing destructive urges.

He took a deep breath and stared intently at Guan Bai on the screen.

"This censor... is really starting to make sense to me..."

In this world where duels reign supreme, only those with powerful duelist skills can qualify to step onto the threshold of the world's pinnacle!

If only I could bring this Kanpaku under my command!

The assistant knocked on the door.

"Boss, I hear something coming from here. Do you need my help?"

Paying close attention to the boss's needs is a responsibility that a qualified subordinate should fulfill.

If you can win your boss's favor with this loyal demeanor, then a promotion and a raise will be within reach!

He's so eager to improve!

Yu Kintaro rubbed his temples and said to the door.

"Come in, there's something I need your help with."

The assistant pushed open the door and entered, standing respectfully beside the desk.

"Boss, what are your instructions?"

You Jin pointed to a stack of documents on his desk.

"Help me with all the transfer procedures needed to fulfill that bet."

Karen lost?

Is that Kanpaku really that powerful?!

The assistant was inwardly turmoil, but his professionalism kept him calm.

"Yes."

He agreed to Kintaro's request.

"Also, send men to investigate that Kanpaku's background thoroughly. I need all the information about him!"