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

But at least now, I have something to bear!

Bearing the beliefs in his heart and carrying a mission that cannot be failed, perhaps now is the best time for him to challenge You Che once again!

Standing atop the Duel Kingdom, Seto Kaiba's coat hem billowed in the wind as he watched Yuzuriha pick up his deck, then declared war: "Yuzuriha, since..."

However, before the words were finished, a loud explosion came from the volcanic terrain!

The ground beneath Seto Kaiba's and Yuzuriha's feet began to tremble violently, and then gradually sank!

Subconsciously, the two could only bend down to try and maintain their balance.

As the land continued to sink, the two moved from the original volcanic arena to the underground of Duel Kingdom!

When everything calmed down, Yuzuru and Seto Kaiba carefully straightened up and looked around. They found themselves in a huge underground city!

Everything was set in an old-school adventure game: ancient stone walls, rusty swords, skulls piled up in the corners, and treasure chests covered in cobwebs...

Just as the two were puzzled, thinking they had triggered some NPC event, Pegasus's laughter suddenly came from the surrounding stone walls:

"NoNoNo~"

"Such a spectacular duel, you absolutely cannot waste it at the volcano!"

"Compared to that place, the castle grounds should be the true final destination for your decisive battle."

"You are now in the dungeon of the Duel Kingdom~"

"Proceed along this secret passage, and you will encounter a very special opponent."

"If you both win that duel, you can collect ten star chips and enter the castle!"

"Swimming Boy~ Seahorse Boy~"

"I'm really looking forward to your performance and reactions!"

"Hmph hmph hmph~"

Seto Kaiba frowned: "That Pegasus guy!"

The current narrow and dark venue has no dueling platform, so Seto Kaiba can only temporarily put aside his idea of ​​dueling with Yuzuriha. After all, a duel without a virtual projection can hardly be considered a duel in his eyes.

Holding the torches that Pegasus had prepared in advance, the two slowly made their way along the gloomy stone path.

Finally, after passing through two huge stone gates painted with "dice" patterns, the two arrived at the special place that Pegasus had mentioned.

There, a boy with a cool hairstyle and dice-shaped earrings seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

By the light of the torches on the wall, Youche could vaguely make out the boy's face. He murmured to himself in surprise, "He...could it be...Yujia Longji?"

Chapter 62 DDM & Duel Monsters

As the sun set on the second day of the competition, the main characters set off.

Similar to the original story, they encountered Mai the Peacock and Bakura, who possesses the Millennium Wheel, just as they were about to rest last night.

Under the control of a certain evil villain, the seemingly cute and innocent Bakura launched a dark duel against the main characters, but was ultimately resolved by Yugi.

When the group groggily awoke, they discovered that Mai had been ambushed by the Duelist Hunters. Only after helping Mai retrieve her lost star could they finally rest...

Compared to yesterday, today's match was much quieter.

Yugi and Jonouchi searched the island for a long time but couldn't find an opponent to duel with.

While they were wandering aimlessly on the island, a group of sinister and mysterious individuals were secretly watching them.

They were a group of thugs, led by Keith Howard, the All-American Duel Championship known as "The Thief".

This guy was once a very successful duelist, winning prize money from various competitions with ease, which earned him the nickname "Thief" from his fans.

However, in an exhibition match last year, Pegasus, the father of Duel Monsters, defeated him in a very humiliating way, causing him to fall into a slump and eventually become the underground duelist he is today.

Like Jonouchi, the thief Keith also came to this island through special means. His purpose in participating in this competition was very simple: to win the prize money and take revenge on Pegasus!

Under the command of the thief Keith, a group of thugs forcibly kidnapped the lone Jonouchi and took him to the "Crypt" area for a duel.

But Jonouchi is no longer the beginner he once was. After a period of training, his strength has improved dramatically. In the end, without relying on Yuuki's guidance, he successfully turned the tables and defeated his opponent who had the home advantage!

Enraged by the incompetence of his trained underlings, the thief Keith decided to steal the star from Jonouchi outright. Just then, Yugi and his group arrived in time, and Yugi decisively stepped in to engage in a duel with Keith.

In the end, even though the thief Keith used cheating methods multiple times, he still lost all his star chips.

As punishment, Yugi used the power of the Millennium Puzzle to trap him in a nightmare of greed and delusion...

After two duels, both Yugi and Jonouchi successfully collected all ten stars.

Just as the excited protagonist group thought they could enter the castle smoothly, they discovered that the exit from the "tomb" area had been blocked by the thief Keith's men.

Left with no other choice, the main characters had to find another way out. Guided by the Millennium Wheel, they arrived at a mysterious dueling arena located beneath the Duel Kingdom—the Labyrinth.

The road to the castle was blocked by two large gates, and before the gates, two duelist hunters dressed in ancient attire challenged Yugi and Jonouchi.

Only by defeating these two guys can they reach the finals...

Meanwhile, it was also underground.

Yuzuriha and Seto Kaiba, each two stars behind, arrived at a special dueling arena—Dungeon City—that resembled a maze but had some differences.

The two of them only have one opponent to face, namely the game designer, Ryuji Otogi, who has come to Duel Kingdom as a special guest to serve as a hunter!

The dark underground room gradually lit up with firelight, and as everything became brighter, Youche finally confirmed the identity of the person opposite him on the dueling platform.

In the anime storyline, Ryuji Otogi is the designer of the game "Dungeon Dice (DDM)".

Pegasus was very impressed with his game design, so he allowed him to incorporate "Duel Monsters" into his game and promised to promote DDM extensively in the future.

It seems that designing this special dueling arena called "Dungeon" is part of the promotional plan.

"Ha!" Seto Kaiba sneered disdainfully. "That Pegasus guy actually forced us into a two-on-one fight just to prevent me from dueling with Yuzuriha? How foolish and boring!"

Standing opposite Yuzuriha and Seto Kaiba, Ryuji Otogi, dressed in a black robe and like a castle lord, was already drenched in sweat.

What's going on...?

I'm just using this competition to promote my DDM design...

Why did you invite these two guys here directly?

Playing...

Seto Kaiba...

Even if this dungeon is based on the DDM I designed myself, it's still completely unrealistic to beat these two!

Even the usually confident Yugi Ryuji was starting to get nervous.

Just then, Pegasus's voice came through the earpiece: "Don't worry, Otogi Boy, you don't have to win against them. Just show how unique and fun DDM is."

"But...aren't these two opponents a bit too strong?" Yu Jialong'er's face was full of black lines.

Pegasus chuckled, "But aren't these two the most popular duelists?"

"While I don't expect you to necessarily beat them, if you do, players will idolize you, and your DDM design will definitely be a global sensation!"

"The entire match was broadcast live!"

"Make the most of this opportunity, Otogi Boy~"

This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your creative work!

Upon hearing this, Yu Jialong's expression instantly turned serious.

Yes!

Seto Kaiba's winning the first National Duel Monster Tournament caused KC Corporation's stock price to soar!

If he can defeat both Seto Kaiba and Yuzuriha, his understanding of games will be recognized by everyone, and the games he designs will naturally attract attention!

Otogi Ryuji's gaze hardened. With a flick of his wide sleeves, he stepped onto the dueling platform and announced loudly:

"Yusho, Seto Kaiba, welcome to this special dueling arena—Dungeon!"

"In this duel, we will wager a total of four star chips!"

"If you defeat me, you will qualify for the finals and go straight to the castle!"

"but……"

As Otogi Ryuji changed the subject, the dueling arena in front of him also rumbled and changed, transforming from a regular dueling area into a grid-like structure resembling a chessboard.

"Winning here will not be easy!"

"Special dueling rules will be adopted in the dungeon arena!"

"Even if you are top-tier duelists, even in a two-on-one situation, you might not be able to defeat me, the lord of the dungeon!!"

"Now, let the duel begin!!!"

"Smack!"

Ryuji Otogi slammed the button in front of him, and images began to appear on the originally gray duel grid. A map made up of pixels spread out across the battlefield!

Judging from the outline, the map appears to depict the island of Duel Kingdom.

But analyzing it from a series of distinct details...

That is beneath the Duel Kingdom, a vast underground castle!

Chapter 63 The Spinning Dice of Fate

Otogi Ryuji, LP: 4000

Cruiser, LP: 2000

Seto Kaiba, LP: 2000

As the three stepped onto the dueling platform, Ryuji Otogi, who went first, began explaining the "Dungeon" arena while taking turns: "The entire duel is still based on the Duel Kingdom rules, but the difference lies in the map in front of us."

"Smack!"

Ryuji Otogi took a picture of a monster card. It was a mortal monster with a very medieval feel—a monster hunter, a strong old man wielding a sharp blade.

【Monster Hunter】

【Four stars】