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

[Earth Attribute/Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1500/1200]

As the cards landed on the dueling platform, corresponding 3D projections appeared on the central area of ​​the arena. The Monster Hunter stood like a chess piece in the starting square of the dungeon, with several dark tunnels in front of him.

“Each monster is a chess piece, and it can move forward a certain number of squares according to its level.” Yu Jialong swiped the panel, moving the monster hunter forward four squares, and finally arriving at an area with a picture of a mysterious spring. “When a monster enters an area with a special symbol, the Duel Arena system will automatically roll a twenty-sided die and trigger different events based on the number on the die.”

"DaDaDa..."

A delicate metal die tumbled out under the projection and finally came to rest on the side with the number "10".

The monster hunter threw his axe into the spring, and as a mysterious light shone, a brand new sword flew out and returned to his hand.

At the same time, his combat power also increased.

"Beep beep beep beep————"

Monster Hunter, attack/defense: 1500/1200→1800/1500

Otogi Ryuuji smiled slightly and explained according to the event information that popped up on the duel arena screen:

"Event: Holy Spring - 10. A monster hunter carefully traversed the dungeon and unexpectedly discovered a mysterious spring. He threw his battle axe into the water, and the gods answered his prayers, bestowing upon him a sword that had only appeared in legends!"

"Through the tenth event at the Holy Spring location, the Monster Hunter obtained the Equipment Magic Card - Legendary Sword, which increases his attack and defense by 300."

"In dungeon battles, monsters can only attack units that are within their attack range."

"However, since you haven't summoned any monsters, I can't attack either."

"Then place two cards on top."

My turn is over.

After watching Yugi Ryuji's first round, Yu Che couldn't help but be stunned.

Is this... a variation of a maze setting?

It seems to combine elements of DDM and Duel Monsters, and even some elements of tabletop RPGs?

Youche is a gamer with a wide range of interests, so he found the dungeon in front of him incredibly novel and interesting.

Seto Kaiba, on the other hand, is a serious rule-follower and scoffs at all vague rules that involve role-playing. He is also very unhappy about the hidden rules of the Duel Kingdom tournament.

"Tsk!" Seto Kaiba pulled out a card and sneered, "I thought it was something special? It's just a boring variation combining D&D rules!"

"Let me finish this game as quickly as possible, even if it's easy for a three-year-old!"

"My turn! Draw a card!"

"Attack signal summoned! Bloodthirsty Orc!!"

"roar----------"

A rough and brutal roar echoed through the cold and dark dungeon as a monster wielding a sharp giant axe stepped into the labyrinthine tunnels.

Bloodstained Orcs

【Four stars】

[Dark Attribute/Beast Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1900/1200]

Seto Kaiba sneered smugly, "In games like this, treasure chests are usually traps disguised as monsters!"

"Then, I'll choose to go somewhere else!"

"Bloody Orc! Move forward three squares!!"

"Tap tap tap——————"

Heavy footsteps sounded, and at Seto Kaiba's command, the ferocious orc wielding a battle axe arrived at a location marked with an "anvil".

As the bloodthirsty orc stepped into that square, the exquisite twenty-sided die rolled out once more.

"DaDaDa..."

Points: Three

As the city lord, Yu Jialong'er smiled slightly and read out the event information given by the system:

"Anvil: 3. The Bloodthirsty Orc arrived at a dilapidated blacksmith's table. To make the battle ahead go more smoothly, it used the anvil in front of it to sharpen its weapon. However, it seemed not to notice that the broken anvil was already uneven and full of serrations... The weapon in its hand did not become sharp after being sharpened, but instead developed nicks."

"Due to this incident, the Bloodthirsty Orcs' attack power has decreased by 400!!"

"Beep beep beep beep—"

Bloodthirsty Orc, Attack Power: 1900 → 1500

"This is disgusting!" Seto Kaiba's eyes turned cold. "Set one card face-down, end your turn!"

Seeing the seahorse's humiliation, Youche couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

Seto Kaiba may be quite strong, but his luck is definitely much worse than Jonouchi's.

Hey!

I don't know where Jonouchi is now.

If he were to come to the dungeon arena for a duel, then there would probably be no suspense.

“Then it’s my turn!” Yuzuru excitedly drew his card and said, “Attack Position Summon! Armed Dragon Lv5!”

"roar----------"

Amidst the howling winds, the signature monster made its appearance.

【Armed Dragon Lv5】

【Five stars】

[Wind Attribute/Dragon Race]

[Attack/Defense: 2400/1700]

"Move forward four squares! Take the treasure chest!" You Che announced loudly.

Upon hearing this, Seto Kaiba angrily retorted, "What are you doing? I've already told you, nine out of ten treasure chests in this kind of game are traps!"

"You Che, I don't want to team up with you! I can clear this boring dungeon on my own!"

"You'd better not hold me back and just stay put at the entrance!"

But Yuzuru ignored the aloof Seto Kaiba and stuck to his own choice.

Seto Kaiba frowned and gritted his teeth inwardly.

Ultimately, the Armored Dragon Lv5 had a score of 7 at the treasure chest location.

The moment the glittering treasure chest was opened, a giant tongue flew out, about to swallow it whole!

Just as Seto Kaiba said, there is a high probability that the treasure chest contains a lurking monster!

However, Youche was not flustered at all.

Because the dueling arena has already provided information about that monster:

[Man-eating Gem Box]

【Four stars】

[Dark Attribute/Demon Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1600/1000]

"This monster only has 1600 attack power," You Che laughed. "After the battle, the one that survives will be Armed Dragon. And the effect of Armed Dragon Lv5 is that during the End Phase of the turn this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle, it can evolve into Armed Dragon Lv7!"

"Seahorse, I understand what you mean, but this is part of my tactics!"

Standing in the same square, the two monsters are about to engage in a fierce battle.

But just then, Ryuji Otogi suddenly smiled, flipped over a face-down card, and said, "Excuse me, Yuzuriha. As the castle lord, I can use my cards to boost the monsters that randomly appear in the dungeon!"

"Activate a trap card - a half-counterattack!"

"Increases the attack power of the Mimic by half the attack power of the Armored Dragon Lv5!!"

"In that case, it will be your Armored Dragon that will be destroyed in the battle!!"

Chapter 64 Fellow Travelers

"Beep beep beep beep——————"

As the lord of the castle, Otogi Ryuji was prepared. With the release of a trap card, the attack power of Armed Dragon Lv5 was instantly surpassed!

If it is destroyed in this battle, Yuche will not only suffer some LP damage, but will also lose the opportunity to summon the ace monster!

Man-eating Gem Box, Attack Power: 1600 → 2800

"So this is the kind of tactic they use..."

You Che was slightly taken aback.

At first, he thought that Yugi Ryuuji was an "adventurer" of this dungeon, just like himself, but now it seems that he is actually the lord who rules over the entire dungeon.

So besides the LP advantage, he must have some other privileges.

Yu Che secretly kept this in mind, and then played a spell card to retaliate: "Spell Card - Rush! Increases the ATK of Armed Dragon Lv5 by 700!!"

"roar--------"

Faced with the sudden attack of the man-eating gem box, the powerful Armored Dragon Lv5 roared and launched a fierce headbutt at the enemy!

Ultimately, the man-eating gem box that appeared as a trap was smashed to pieces, and Otogi Ryuji, the castle lord, also suffered basic damage.

"Beep beep beep beep——————"

Otogi Ryuji, LP: 4000→3700

Upon seeing this, You Che immediately realized something.

In the dungeon rules, the Man-Eating Gem Box may appear as a neutral monster that appears as a trap, but it actually belongs to the dungeon lord.

Since defeating neutral monsters can damage Otogi Ryuji, the best tactic right now is to trigger as many traps as possible and then defeat those weak, low-level monsters!

“Kaiba! We are now…” Yuzuru intended to convey this message to Seto Kaiba, but the guy didn’t appreciate it at all.