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

After the players left the field, Kanpaku also headed towards the rest room.

There's still a break before the third-place match and the final, so he can open some card packs and organize his deck.

Walking along the road, Guan Bai recalled the routines of coming to the palace.

This so-called counter deck is too effective, especially in the first few rounds. It even targets what cards Allen has in his hand.

Logically speaking, even if more than a third of the deck consists of counter cards, and even if you have completely figured out your opponent's strategy before the match, the duelist's hand is still largely determined by luck.

There is no situation that can be precisely targeted.

But Lai Gong did it; he really devoured Allen's hand in the first few rounds.

This can only be described as the difference in skill level caused by the combined strength of the duelists in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world.

Back in the lounge, Allen was already sitting there.

Instead of falling into the same state of frustration as Samejima, he seriously began preparing for the next match with his cards.

That's good.

Guan Bai found a sofa, sat down, and asked casually.

"Are you preparing for the match against Samejima?"

Allen didn't turn around, and said seriously.

"Yes, since we didn't make it to the finals, let's prepare well for the third-place match."

"It seems this duel didn't affect you much; it seems you already possess the unwavering resolve of an invincible duelist."

Despite being targeted like this, you haven't even reached the red rank yet. In terms of composure, I, Guan Bai, would call you a strongman!

Allen paused for a moment, then turned around and smiled.

"I didn't expect you to have such high expectations for me, Kanpaku. But thank you for your words before the match, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get over it so quickly."

Guan Bai gave a thumbs-up and said half-jokingly.

"Since you know I have high expectations for you, then bring back third place for me to see."

"Haha, you overestimate me."

Allen gave an awkward smile, but seeing him engrossed in sorting out his deck, it was clear he had taken Kanpaku's words to heart.

Guan Bai wasn't idle either; he entered his mind and began building a card deck.

After defeating Samejima Kawamichi, and before the start of the battle against Alan at the Palace, he had already opened all twenty reward card packs.

Now, he will build his deck based on the new Valley of Dawn cards and traps he has acquired.

With only a third-place match remaining before the championship, time is running out, and we must complete the new deck as soon as possible.

"Knock knock".

There was a knock on the door of the lounge.

When the door opened, it was Joel, peeking around with a probe in his hand.

Guan Bai initially thought she had come to comfort him and Alan, but judging from her appearance, she clearly had some information to share with him.

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Joel nodded vigorously, came in, and closed the door.

After checking around and confirming there were no cameras or listening devices, she whispered to Guan Bai and Alan.

"I've received intelligence that the organizers are moving the championship match before the third-place match!"

"Why?!"

Alan's voice was full of surprise, and his volume increased.

By moving the championship match before the runner-up match, aren't you afraid that all the spectators will leave after watching the final?

Who was the brilliant strategist who came up with this idea?

Although Kanpaku did not ask the question directly, he shared the same doubts.

More importantly, with the championship tournament being moved up, his time for building his deck will be directly reduced!

"Shh—quiet! Who knows if there are still surveillance devices!"

Joel gestured for silence, then explained Allen's question to the regent.

"On the surface, they'll give a reason, saying it's to cater to the audience's enthusiasm, but in reality, it's because the bigwigs at the top want to know who the champion is as soon as possible."

Guan Bai frowned.

Want to know who the champion is? What kind of conspiracy are those big shots plotting?

In the animation, the only top-level power holders who are keen on causing trouble are Godwin and the clown beside him.

Could it really be them?

What kind of outcome are they hoping for when they choose a champion here?

Joel pointed to the east.

"If those big shots try anything against you, just run to the ventilation shaft on the east side of the stands. I'll be there to meet you!"

Guan Bai and Allen indicated that they understood.

Just as Joel was about to give some more instructions, the host's shout rang out abruptly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in response to your enthusiasm and to satisfy your love for our athletes, we have decided to move tonight's championship match earlier than scheduled!"

"Let the strongest players deliver the most intense duels ahead of time!"

Just as Joel had predicted, the host's words proved true.

Allen urged her on.

"The match is about to begin, so please say whatever you need to say now!"

A rare, serene smile appeared on Joel's face.

"I have no other instructions, just that you absolutely must win, Kanpaku!"

"Don't worry, I didn't come here for the runner-up position."

Guan Bai gave the two of them a thumbs up, and then headed towards the arena.

……

Another lounge.

Komiya Torado is urgently modifying his card deck.

His plans for the Kanpaku deck were interrupted by the semi-final match.

His opponent abruptly changed his deck, rendering all his previous preparations against the next generation useless, and he had to build a new deck to counter it.

Unfortunately, his opponent suddenly changed his deck, and he didn't have enough cards to replace it!

Most importantly, there are almost no records of Kanpaku using the Valley of the Mist deck!!

Torado could only find a piece of information about street duels in an emergency, and combined it with the deck-building match between Kanpaku and Samejima.

Damn it, if only he could get in touch with some big shot!

Then he could access intelligence networks within the police department, and he would never again face an opponent with whom he couldn't find intelligence.

At that time, he can use his intelligence capabilities to become a top duelist, and even challenge that king!

That's the real reason he came here to duel!

With a sigh, he went to the palace to continue studying the regent's past records.

The ace is a Synchro Monster... It likes to use Trap Cards for defense... Its Duel Style is quite aggressive...

At that moment, the host's voice came from the television.

"...Move tonight's championship match forward!"

Koji Torado hurriedly picked up his deck and rushed to the arena.

Damn it, if I had given him more time, this deck would have been even more perfect!

Damn match scheduling!

That damned Kanpaku!!

……

"Let's welcome our two strongest duelists tonight!!"

"One is the Kanpaku, a ruthless falcon seasoned by countless battles, as fierce as a hunter; the other is the absolute mind killer, whose plans have never failed him, Miyako Torado!"

In a clash between hunter and assassin, will the assassin's ruthless surprise attack prevail, or will the hunter's precise strike prove superior?

Let's wait and see!

No matter how many times he hears so many people calling his name at the same time, Kanbai always feels his heart surge with emotion.

Especially now.

There is no better battle song than this.

Upon entering the dueling arena, Kanpaku could already sense the hatred and hostility emanating from his opponent, Miyakodo.

This obvious hostility only confirmed one thing for Kanpaku: in the eyes of Kogoro, he was someone who needed to defeat a strong opponent!

Since that's the case, let Kanpaku defeat him completely!

"I hereby declare the finals of this underground tournament officially open!!"

"Duel!!"