Yu-Gi-Oh!: This is the real duel!

A portal radiating golden light appeared, and Yugi Muto and the others prepared to leave.

Youche walked toward Mahad, already prepared to go to the Elf Realm to redeem Hemoti, but Mahad said, "In the very end, there is one more crucial ritual—the Duel Ritual."

"You can leave when the Pharaoh is about to depart from this world."

"After all, the people in the city have been your companions along the way, so why not take this last moment to say goodbye properly?"

The chariot stopped.

Not far away, everyone was waving and urging him on. Seto Kaiba remained silent, just watching him quietly. He respected all of Yuzuru's decisions, just as he respected duels.

“Alright,” You Che smiled, turned around and caught up with the others.

The dazzling light faded, and when everyone opened their eyes, they found themselves back in the present world, before the ancient stone slab in the Valley of the King's Long Sleep.

The people lying haphazardly on the ground rubbed their sleepy eyes, got up, and brushed the dust off their bodies.

Bakura walked over in a daze, and everyone was startled when they saw him.

"Bakula?!"

"Huh?" Bakura looked completely bewildered. "Where is this...? Why is everyone here...? I, I'm so hungry..."

After a moment of calm, everyone realized that Zorc had been defeated and that the one who had appeared now was the real Bakura.

This kid is really pitiful. He's barely been able to control his own body. It's one thing for Zorc to control him, but he doesn't even eat and is just ruining his health.

Before the final farewell, everyone walked out of the royal tomb with smiles, and followed Isis and the others who had been waiting for a long time to leave the Valley of the King's Long Sleep, and began a short and peaceful vacation.

"Waaaaah————————————————————"

Amidst the golden sunset, a huge ferry sailed across the river.

Everyone was enjoying their meal in the restaurant when You Che took the opportunity to tell them about his situation and his plans. At this point, there was no need for him to hide anything any longer.

After hearing what You Che had said, the group in the city all wore expressions of disbelief. They suddenly felt a pang of sadness, after all, You Che had been their companion all along the way, and now they had to say goodbye to two people at once...

"Huh? Aren't you coming to eat, Yugi?" Jonouchi couldn't stand the somber atmosphere, so he changed the subject. "Should we send some to his room?"

Isis walked over and shook her head: "He and the Pharaoh are preparing for the final ceremony, so let's not disturb them."

"The ritual of dueling is related to whether the Pharaoh can return to the underworld."

"In this duel, both sides must fight with all their might, and Yugi Muto must defeat the Pharaoh."

"This is the most crucial duel for them, so let them prepare in peace."

Jonouchi, who had already picked up his plate, sat back down. They were all reluctant to part with Atum. Yugi Muto had spent so much time with him, and it would be even harder for them to say goodbye. Let them have these last moments together.

After dinner, everyone rested on the ferry, each with their own thoughts. Yugi Muto and Atum stayed up all night, preparing for tomorrow's duel.

Most of the lights were still on in the rooms, but the deck was somewhat dark.

Seto Kaiba stood at the end of the deck, silently enjoying the river breeze.

At that moment, Yuzuru walked over and handed him a card: "Kaiba, this card is for you."

Seto Kaiba was taken aback. It was the monster card that Yuzuriha had used in the KC Grand Prix – Pride and Soul Dragon. In the final, this monster, along with Soul and Bond Magician, remained on the stage, becoming the most classic moment of that competition.

You Che said, "In comparison, this card is more suitable for you. If I have the chance to go back, I will only need to bring Armed Dragon."

Seto Kaiba took the card and said, "Since you've made your decision, I'll respect it. But before you leave, let's have one last duel, Yuuki."

“There are no stakes, no burdens.”

"It's the purest form of combat!!"

Youche smiled and said, "But what deck should I use? Right now, all I have left is Armored Dragon."

Seto Kaiba smiled back: "It's alright, I'll only use Blue-Eyes White Dragon. As for the other cards... I'll just use the temporary card components from my box!"

Is the match starting now?

Are you referring to those tournaments where you build your deck using cards you get temporarily?

You Che smiled and finally nodded.

Night, a cool breeze blows across the river.

That night, no one slept. Yugi Muto and Atem prepared for their dueling ritual, Jonouchi and Mai Kujaku watched a dueling-themed movie together in their room, Kyoko sat on the edge of her bed gazing at the moonlight outside the window, silently reminiscing, Honda lay on his large bed, venting all his troubles on his small game console, and as for Yuzuriha and Seto Kaiba, they were also performing their own "duel ritual," enjoying the pure joy of dueling with just cards, without a dueling disk, until dawn the next day...

The next day, just past noon.

As everyone gathered before the ancient stone slab, Atum's figure was illuminated by the ancient ritual, marking the first time that Yugi Muto and Atum appeared separately in the mortal world.

When the sun's rays reached their peak, the two raised their duel disks and began their final duel!

"Duel!!!!!"

Atum, LP: 4000

Yugi Muto, LP: 4000

"I'll attack first!!" Atum shouted, his momentum now sharper than ever since he regained his memories. "Draw a card!!"

"Discard one card from your hand to Special Summon—Trickster from your hand in Attack Position!!"

"Set one more face-down card, end the turn!!"

Atem immediately summoned a monster with an attack power of 2000. Yugi Muto's eyes narrowed, and he decisively set up a defense:

"My turn!! Draw a card!!"

"Activate the Spell Card - Sword of Light!!"

"Due to this card's effect, your opponent cannot declare an attack for three turns!!"

"Next, I summon the Green Part in an attack stance!!"

"And activate the effect of the green component, adding the red component to your hand from your deck!!"

"Set one card face down, end your turn!!"

"Whoosh——————————————————"

Atum drew a card, smiled, and then said loudly:

"Partner, the Sword of Light's Protection can't stop all attacks!!"

"Spell Card Activated - Rebellion!!"

"With this card's effect, the green parts can directly attack your partner!!"

"fighting!!!!"

Chapter 316 The Power to Defeat the Three Egyptian Gods

“Swish, swish, swish——————————————”

Three beams of light descended from the sky, completely sealing off Atum's battlefield. Surprisingly, he launched a counterattack using Yugi Muto's monsters.

"Spell Card activated—Rebellion!!" Atum swung the card and shouted, "Damn it, I'm going to launch a direct attack on you with your Green Gear!!"

Atum smiled confidently, but soon his expression was replaced by surprise.

"I knew it all along!" Yugi Muto flipped the face-down card over and said seriously, "Activate the face-down Trap Card—Mobile Castle Fortress!!"

"After this card is activated, it will become a monster card and be Special Summoned to the field in Defense Position!!"

"Due to the change in the number of monsters on my field, Green Gear's attack will be deflected!!"

Atum smirked: "I choose to continue the attack! Partner, you'll still have to bear the final damage in this battle!!"

"Rumble rumble rumble ——————————"

The basement, illuminated by the divine light, trembled slightly. A towering mechanical fortress stood in front of Yugi Muto. The green gear kicked out, but failed to break through the defense. However, since both were Yugi Muto's monsters, he would still be injured.

"Beep beep beep beep————————"

Yugi Muto, LP: 4000 → 3400

After only one round of combat, everyone could already see some problems: Atum and Yugi Muto knew each other too well and were fully aware of each other's tactics.

In this situation, the game between the two will become more complex, and this card duel will subtly take on the feel of rock-paper-scissors.

“We know exactly what tactics the other side is going to use…” Bakura blinked and said, “This is pure strategy now.”

The presence of Bakura Ryo still made everyone a little uncomfortable, but the fierce duel quickly drew everyone's attention again.

When it was Yugi Muto's turn, he activated a spell card—Brotherly Bonds—summoning both the Red Gear and the Green Gear to the field. The moment all three Gear monsters were on the field at the same time, the attack power of Mobile Castle Fortress jumped to three thousand!

With a loud shout, Mobile City Fortress launched an attack on Atum's Trickster, but it was easily blocked by a Quick-Play Spell Card.

“That’s far from enough, partner!” Atum wagged his finger at Yugi Muto, smiling faintly. “I’ll use magic transfer!! I’ll return the effect of the Light-Sealing Sword to you! Then you’ll be the one who can’t attack!!”

Meanwhile, Yugi Muto changes the green gear to a defensive position, preparing for the impending attack.

"That look in your eyes... it seems, partner, you haven't given up yet." Atum waved his card, his eyes flashing with light: "But I'm going to a much farther future!!"

"My turn!!"

"Spell Card activated—Trickster's Magic 4!!"

"Send the Trickster to the Graveyard, then Special Summon a Trickster Token from your field in Defense Position, based on the number of monsters your opponent controls!!"

"It's coming!! Partner!!"

"Let me show you my power, my true power!!"

"After summoning four tokens, offer three of them as sacrifices!!"

"In the capacity of a king, I summon the arrival of the God Cards!!"

"Obelisk the Colossus!!!"

Upon hearing that familiar name, Seto Kaiba's eyes immediately trembled, and the celestial being, with his entire body a deep blue, appeared from the light. The moment he appeared, an unparalleled aura of power swept over him!

Obelisk the Colossus

[Ten Stars]

[Divine Attribute/Phantom Divine Beast Race]

[Attack/Defense: 4000/4000]

"Obelisk the Colossus!!" Atum pointed at the fortress in front of Yugi Muto, "Attack Mobile Castle!! God Hand Crusher!!!"