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"...Maybe, I'm a little nervous."

The girl on the other end of the line was clearly a girl with high emotional intelligence. She could tell that someone seemed to be waiting for You Ling, so she quickly asked, "Wandamu, are you busy over there?"

"In that case, let's just leave it at that. School matters aren't urgent anyway, so we can talk about it when we have time..."

"When school starts in two days, it will be our last semester at school. If you have any questions or need help, and if you can't contact the teacher, you can come and tell me—"

"Well, about helping..." Listening to what Shark Girl said on the other end of the phone, You Ling glanced at classmate Liang who had a constipated look on his face, and his mind turned.

"By the way, Kamishiro-san, I do need a favor from you."

Then, You Ling patted A Liang next to him, as if to comfort him, and jokingly said into the phone, "I have a friend here named Maru Teng Liang. He's a professional player, but he's been very unlucky lately. He's lost ten games in a row, so he had to leave the game to rest."

"However, he should be back in the professional arena in the next couple of days, dominating everyone and returning to his peak form. But perhaps because he's too nervous, he looks desperate right now... Can you help me encourage him?"

"......ah?"

Looking at You Ling's hand patting his shoulder, and listening to his strange way of comforting him, Marufuji Ryo shook his head and gave a forced bitter smile.

Volume 1: Chapter 31: Kamishiro Rio

The call from the blue-haired female passerby ended quickly.

After collecting information about You Ling as required by the school, the two said goodbye to each other and hung up the phone.

The shark girl on the other end of the phone didn't really say anything to encourage Liang - but looking at Liang's inexplicably miserable look, You Ling couldn't help but think of the classic text she had read in her previous life: "I have a friend, can you encourage him?"

But as the saying goes, the speaker may not have any intention, but the listener may have one - on the other side, at the Kamishiro family mansion.

Having just finished a call with You Ling, the blue-haired girl, Kamishiro Rio, is now lying on her back on the bed, looking at her phone with a slightly frown on her beautiful brows.

Her current state was exactly as You Ling had imagined. She had just gotten up and was lying on the bed in her pajamas, recalling the familiar name Marufuji Ryo that she had just heard.

As a student in the Duel Academy who had quite good grades in Youling's class and could even be considered one of the representatives of their Super Academy, Shark Sister recalled for a moment and remembered that this guy named Marufuji Ryo seemed to be a very famous chief duelist among the graduates of the previous Fusion Academy.

In the previous call, Shark Sister didn't react at first because they usually called the man Caesar - few people called him by his name.

As a student with excellent grades in the Super Academy and who is expected to reach the professional threshold, and as her brother at home is also engaged in a professional-related job, Kamishiro Rio has a good understanding of the matters related to professional duelists.

Therefore, she knew very well that what Manjomu-san had just said on the phone about Marufuji Ryo, who said he "had lost ten games in a row in his career and was in a slump, and needed encouragement", was actually true.

After all, the experience of this senior Marufuji Ryo, the man once known as Caesar, is so turbulent that it is hard for people to forget him.

——After graduating as the top student in the academy with unrivaled achievements and dueling skills and becoming a professional duelist, he went on a winning streak and instantly became famous... But Marufuji Ryo, who became famous overnight, fell as quickly as a shooting star across the sky.

After losing a duel, he suffered a ten-game losing streak and then disappeared more than a month ago until now.

Marufuji Ryo's experience was widely circulated even in their different (six) eight branch of the Super Academy, and everyone who heard about it sighed - many people felt that this regrettable Caesar player might have already left the professional arena, like a helicopter that was struck by lightning and whirlwind... and then immediately crashed.

But from the phone call just now from Manjome-san, we can learn that - if Kamishiro Rio guessed correctly, as the former emperor of the academy, Caesar, he did not leave his profession, but was just settling down.

—And judging by what Manjomu said on the phone, this Caesar not only hasn't given up, but is even planning to shake off this adversity and return to the top... What did You Ling say? Kill them all?

Due to the opinions of her family and friends, as well as her own personal opinion, Kamishiro Rio has had the habit of watching duel matches and following the progress of professional leagues for many years.

So she knew that throughout the history of the league, there had never been a case where a duelist could revive from hell and fight back again after falling into ten consecutive defeats.

After all, everyone who knows something about dueling knows that it can be said to be a rather "idealistic" sport - the duelists' combat requires the power of the mind to drive it forward. Players who fall into a losing streak and get lost are all people who have lost their minds and cannot find strength, so naturally they will not get any response from the cards.

At this time, unless the duelist receives guidance from some expert and achieves a new breakthrough in his state of mind and level, there is no hope - it is better to go home and find a factory job.

But it was precisely because of this idealism that Kamishiro Rio felt uneasy for some reason. It was clearly just a call from a classmate she didn't know very well, but it gave her a strange premonition, as if a voice inside her heart was saying, "Pay attention, something big is coming!"

Ever since she showed a talent for dueling at a very young age, Kamishiro Rio realized that she seemed to have some strange talents, the most obvious of which was her extraordinary and extremely accurate intuition.

This intuition often helps her gain the upper hand in duels and matters related to duels - and now, her intuition tells her that there seems to be something wrong with the conversation she just had with this Manjome-san and the Marufuji Ryo he mentioned.

——She could even clearly feel that there was something wrong with this ordinary classmate, Manjome, who she was talking to and with whom she had not had any contact for several years.

For Kamishiro Rio, who relies on her intuition, this feeling is extremely uncomfortable.

Considering the information gathered during that phone call: Marufuji Ryo, the demoted Duelist; Manjome Yurei, the Duel Agent... These two people, who should have had no connection, appeared simultaneously...

The powerful intuition instantly reminded Shark Girl of the bizarre idea called "guidance from an expert" mentioned earlier.

——Could it be that this wandering spirit... No, thinking carefully, whether from the age or from Rio's own understanding, nothing seems right.

After tossing and turning in bed for a long time, she finally turned on her phone and visited the website of the Professional Duel League.

Then, she looked through the battle records of the next few days - this time point is the critical time in the Professional Duel League, when the total points of the duelists are calculated at the end of a season.

Kamishiro Rio felt that if she was not mistaken, the job of "duel agent" mentioned by Manjome Yurei should be related to Mr. Marufuji Ryo whom she had just heard about.

But looking at this duelist, Marufuji Ryo, who was ranked last in the standings, a quick calculation by Kamishiro Rio immediately revealed that—due to his consecutive defeats and last-place ranking in the standings—Marufuji Ryo had reached a crossroads in his fate.

If Marufuji Ryo cannot return to the court in the last few days of this season, end his losing streak and win - then after missing this opportunity known as the "relegation match" in the industry, he will disappear from this ranking and lose the title of professional duelist.

According to the Professional Duel League's usual event notification method, all duel arrangements for the next entire week will generally be announced on Friday, the last working day of the week.

And today happened to be Friday—and, Kamishiro Rio had checked the duel schedule on the official website several times, but couldn't find the name Marufuji Ryo.

——That means that if there is no duel arrangement with Marufuji Ryo's name before the end of the Duel League this afternoon, which is 5:30, he will lose the qualification to be called a professional duelist.

Generally speaking, at times like this, people would say, it doesn't matter if you lost this year, you can try again next year - but as a long-time spectator of professional leagues, Kamishiro Rio knows very well that most duelists who leave the field in this way have returned to their hometowns to farm.

Thinking of this, Kamishiro Rio frowned and thought for a while - although she felt rationally that something was not right, her intuition still guided her, and she set an alarm on her phone for 5:30 pm.

——In this way, she only needs to wait until half past five and then open the website... If Marufuji Ryo's name still does not appear on the match list by then, then no matter how much she intuits that something is wrong, even a god cannot help her.

Then, Kamishiro Rio threw her phone aside and lay down on the bed. She frowned, grabbed the hair by her ear and twisted it, muttering to herself.

"I want to see what this You Ling classmate... this strange feeling is about."

Volume 1: Chapter 32 Who Says There Are No Card Elves?

Taking Marufuji Ryo with him, You Ling had already left the house. The two of them took a black luxury car to the Professional Duel League.

The all-purpose maid who took care of everything noticed with incredible accuracy that You Ling lacked information about matters related to the Professional Alliance, so she prepared a document early on and handed it to You Ling from the front seat on the way to the Duel Alliance.

Therefore, when the car was halfway there, You Ling had already understood most of the basic situation of the professional league - and this also made him realize why classmate Liang had changed his usual calmness and composure and behaved so abnormally today.

The specific mechanism of this professional league is actually very similar to the PVP ranking mechanism designed by the official for players when You Ling played the Card God game in his previous life - the players also use card decks to kill each other, and there are rewards for winning and penalties for losing.

If we use a game as an analogy, Liang is now facing the situation of a relegation match. If he doesn't fight now, he will be demoted... You Ling is also anxious.

——If the game is like this, then the real-life career must be as demanding as the King of Haste.

Thinking of this, You Ling couldn't help but reach out and pat the shoulder of Marufuji Ryo, who was standing next to him with a serious expression.

For Liang, this matter is indeed very important, so it is no wonder that he looks so solemn at the moment.

After all, as Marufuji Ryo's first battle after settling down and returning to the court, the duel opponent that will be drawn in the professional league and the outcome of this duel are likely to affect his career and even his entire life.

——You Ling originally thought that today he would just go to the professional league to arrange a transfer for Liang, transferring him to the name of himself, a novice duel agent... Unexpectedly, there would be a battle of life and death.

Liang's current mentality is probably the same as that of some professional e-sports players that You Ling loved to watch in his previous life, when they were preparing to draw lots before the game - afraid that he would not come to this game, but also afraid that this game would be a mess.

"It's okay, Caesar, I have confidence in you."

You Ling stretched out his hand and pointed at a building they had just passed by outside the car window. "See that? That seems to be the underground dueling arena we went to together a few days ago. It is said that after that day, because of you, no underground duelists were willing to come to this underground dueling arena, and it has simply suspended operations."

"Judging from your performance in the underground dueling arena these past few days... to be honest, I can't imagine you losing."

You Ling said this, raised his thumb again, and said firmly: "Just like before, I can conclude that you will win."

Hearing this, Marufuji Ryo also chuckled and nodded - his expression was just solemn, as he should be cautious when facing critical matters, but he was not so nervous that he needed You Ling's comfort.

However, since it was sincere encouragement from this mentor and friend, he had no reason to refuse this kindness.

Then, a leisurely female voice came from the driver's seat, interrupting the interaction between You Ling and Marufuji Ryo: "Indeed, I also happened to meet you the other day. Your duel is a real one."

In the driver's seat, the all-powerful maid drove while speaking to Marufuji Ryo in the back seat without turning around: "Young Master is right, Mr. Marufuji, your current competitive state and even your dueling skills are at a truly remarkable level... In my opinion, there are indeed few people in this duel league who can defeat you."

Upon hearing this, Marufuji Ryo immediately sat up straight and respectfully asked the maid, "Maid...you also know how to duel?"

The maid didn't even turn around. Instead, she pulled her right hand away from the steering wheel, gradually brought her index finger and thumb together, and gestured to Marufuji Ryo, "Well, I understand a little... probably, that's all I understand."

From the first moment he arrived at the Youling family, Marufuji Ryo's powerful duelist intuition told him that the maid of the Youling family was definitely not simple.

He naturally didn't dare to neglect it: "So what do you think of my current duel..."

Hearing Marufuji Ryo's question, the maid didn't hesitate: "When you first came to our house and stayed with the young master in the duel arena for the whole day, I took a peek at you when I had nothing to do... At that time, I really didn't think it was right."

"However, when I went to pick up the young master these two days, I happened to see your performance in the underground duel arena. I can say that it was quite good."

"I think you've finally found your soul and gotten over your period of confusion. So, just like the young master said, at least in the near future, you don't have to worry about duels anymore."

"But from what I see, despite your outward appearance of being calm and composed, your heart is still very violent and easily loses control."

As she spoke, the maid turned her head while waiting for the traffic light to turn red, and pursed her lips towards You Ling. "It's very difficult for a duelist to break free of his or her original personality. Next time you get lost, don't forget to ask for help from the person who helped you light the traffic light. In other words, remember to rely on my young master."

"...Thank you for your advice." After listening to the maid's words, Marufuji Ryo pondered for a few seconds, and then nodded solemnly.

But this conversation sounded very idealistic, full of words like "Dueling Spirit". As an OCG duelist, Youling was definitely unable to understand it.

Therefore, the first thing he realized was the blind spot in what the maid had just said. "No, I don't recall seeing you when I returned home from the underground dueling arena these past few days... And, from what you said, you knew everything we did in the dueling arena before?"

"Oh, don't worry about these details - Master just needs to do his job. We maids have a lot more to consider."

As she spoke, the maid suddenly braked and pressed a button casually, and the safety locks and doors opened one by one: "Well, we're here, Master, you should get back to your business."

Hearing this, You Ling turned his head and looked out the window, and found that the magnificent building in front of him was indeed the largest professional duel league building in the area that he had just seen in the information.

When he turned around again, he found that the maid had gotten out of the car at some point and opened the door on the side where You Ling was.

Then, the maid protected the top of the car frame with her hands and gently helped You Ling get out of the car.

"Young Master, do you know—in my hometown, the place where I was born, there are beings called [elves]. They are like the elves that inhabit the cards in legends, possessing incomparable magical powers beyond ordinary imagination."

"And whenever someone chosen by fate, whom we call the Chosen One, appears, and wants to accomplish something great and takes the first step, a spirit will often appear by their side, blessing them."

"I can see that you, Master, and Mr. Marufuji Ryo beside you, are both going to do great things in the future."

"Is this probably the first step you're going to take?"

As she spoke, she walked forward, straightened You Ling's collar, and pointed to the Professional Alliance Building behind her with a smile.

"Then, according to the tradition of my hometown, let me bless you-"

"Master You Ling, I wish you this first step... to be smooth sailing and prosperous in your military career."

Volume 1: Chapter 33: The Boss Battle is Coming

With the maid's blessing, You Ling and his good friend Marufuji Ryo walked into the Alliance Building together.

This time, the maid did not follow in. She just stood by the car and watched them walk into the building silently.

After arriving in this so-called professional building, what You Ling has to do is actually very simple.

The first thing is Liang’s transfer - matters related to the duel agent. You Ling actually knows a thing or two about it, after all, he had played it in the game in his previous life.

But games are games after all. For many operations, you just need to look at the text and click. Unlike in reality, you need to sign documents, register, and file.

However, this is not a big deal - the most critical task of this trip and even the entire day today is to apply for the "return duel" with classmate Liang after the transfer is completed.

Up to now, after the journey in the car and the time spent waiting for the transfer, You Ling felt that he had fully understood the relevant rules of this relegation match and Liang's current situation.

But the same thing goes, just like what the maid said in the car, You Ling also has immense confidence in Liang now.

——With the blessing of new cards, powerful strength, and the perfect state after adjusting his mentality, Liang is now as powerful as a demon god in You Ling's heart... If he just wants to win a relegation match, then he can definitely do it easily!

So, after a short wait, the reception staff stuck their heads out of the window, and You Ling nodded encouragingly to the two people beside him - he must get it!

"Hmm... Marufuji Ryo, right?" After hearing Ryo's career information, the staff member tapped on the computer in front of them for a few seconds and then asked, "So, does he have an agent? Or does he not have an agent... Is he a free agent, operating independently?"

Hearing this, Liang immediately raised his head and glanced at You Ling beside him.

Marufuji Ryo did not have an agent before - after all, as soon as he entered the professional arena, he became a rising star because of his winning streak. In addition to the competitions every day, he was also busy with various things. Although he wanted to find an agent to help with the operations, such matters could not be decided casually, and it was necessary to think carefully about it.

Since he didn't have time to look for one at the beginning, there was no need to look for one later - after all, it wasn't long before he fell into a losing streak and became a nobody. No one needed him, and no one was willing to be his agent.

"I, I, I...!" But now, he already had You Ling, a mentor and friend. "What happened?"

Looking at the duel agent tag hung around You Ling's neck, which the maid had prepared for him, the staff member nodded and said, "The situation of your player, Marufuji Ryo, is somewhat special. I need to explain it to you clearly."

After saying that, he picked up the tablet next to him, swiped a few times, and handed it to You Ling. "Look, the time we're in right now is quite special. We're in the penultimate week of our professional league season—and today is the last working day."

"In other words, by the end of get off work today, the schedule for next Monday's professional duels, which are also the final few duels of this season, will be confirmed."

"Since we're currently at the final point of a season, most duelists have already secured their opponents or completed their break and are taking a break."

As he spoke, he extended his hand and pointed at Marufuji Ryo who was standing beside Youling. "As for the situation of this duelist under your command, I'm sure you're also aware of it. He needs to win a relegation match to maintain his ranking."

"Generally speaking, in relegation matches like this, everyone will look for opponents of similar skill or weaker opponents to duel with."