This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

But if she doesn't continue the battle, the game will be considered lost.

Based on the previous bets, if they lose, then...

The peacock dancer was caught in a dilemma.

On one hand, there is pride and faith; on the other hand, there is an unacceptable outcome.

What should she choose?!

But at this moment, You Shuo said, "Forget it, Miss Peacock Dance, it was just a casual sparring session during our leisure time. Let's end this game here, and we won't determine a winner or loser."

Kong Quewu was stunned: "What?!"

She didn't expect that You Shuo would give her a way out so easily.

Before the battle began, she thought You Shuo was an incredibly vulgar person, just like those stinky men.

But now it seems that's not the case at all.

You Shuo...

They seem to be quite different...

[Ding-dong————]

A notification sounded from the system panel, indicating that You Shuo had received a reward from the system.

[Help the Peacock Dancer out of her predicament and receive Dark Energy as a reward]

In the void of darkness, a small amount of savage and surging dark power quietly flowed into You Shuo's spiritual world and became obedient and docile.

The latest Hextech Rewards allow Youshuo to gain Dark Energy when assisting female Duelists.

Because this wasn't much help, You Shuo only received a little bit.

You Shuo tidied up his card deck.

He thought about it for a moment.

Anyway, I don't have many requirements for accommodation, so I can make do tonight.

In that case, he can offer further assistance to obtain more dark energy.

“Miss Peacock Dance,” You Shuo said with a friendly smile, packing his things to leave the room. “The reason you came to my place tonight is because the accommodations on the cruise ship are terrible for girls, right?”

Peacock Dance felt her secret thoughts had been exposed, and her gaze trembled slightly.

You Shuo continued, "I can tell that Miss Wu is not the kind of person who acts casually, and Miss Wu also has enough confidence to win the battle."

"However, I am equally confident in Duel Monsters."

"Let's consider that last game a friendly match that ended in a draw. We'll decide the real winner when we get to the actual competition."

After saying that, You Shuo picked up his backpack and prepared to leave.

Startled from her daze, Kong Que Wu quickly asked, "Where are you going?!"

You Shuo, who had already reached the door, turned back with a slight smile: "It's better for boys to sleep in a dormitory-style room, Miss Wu. Consider this room a small gift to mark our acquaintance. See you in the competition!"

After saying that, You Shuo walked out of the room and closed the door.

Looking towards the spot where that dashing figure disappeared, a soft spot in Kong Quewu's heart seemed to be touched.

A little bit……

Only a little bit...

Sitting on the sofa, Kong Que Wu couldn't help but smile.

She's seen too many men.

You Shuo is indeed somewhat special.

She accepted You Shuo's "gift," but being proud, she couldn't just casually owe him a favor.

Entering the bathroom and turning on the tap, Kong Quewu pondered how to repay You Shuo for this timely gift.

After leaving the VIP room, You Shuo carried his bag and walked towards the dormitory-style dormitory.

The system's rewards were calculated again, and this time the amount of dark energy received was significantly more than before.

"At this rate, we should be able to accumulate enough energy for at least one Dark Duel soon, right?"

You Shuo thought to himself.

While resting in a shared dormitory might seem like a humiliation, it wasn't actually the case for You Shuo.

His backpack was packed with everything he needed for camping, including a tent.

During the Duel Kingdom tournament, participants must stay on a wild island for up to 48 hours, during which time the organizers will not provide any food or accommodation.

As a time traveler, You Shuo was very familiar with these things, so he prepared everything before setting off.

The communal sleeping area in the ship's cabin was enormous, and setting up a tent in a corner was an easy task.

With the sea breeze blowing, You Shuo walked under the night sky.

Just as he was about to turn a corner, a hurried figure suddenly appeared and bumped into him.

"Ouch! That hurts... I'm so sorry!" It was a girl.

You Shuo rubbed his shoulders and looked closely.

"Huh? Kyoko, what are you doing here?"

Chapter 41 Duel Kingdom Tournament! Begin!

The person who bumped into You Shuo at the corner of the deck was none other than Masaki Kyoko.

Hearing the commotion, a tall boy with a pompadour rushed over. He thought something had happened, but when he saw it was You Shuo, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"what!"

"I was terrified."

"Oh, it's you, You Shuo."

"I thought we'd been spotted by the staff!"

This tall, spiky-haired guy is Honda Hiroshi.

With the sound of waves crashing against the shore, You Shuo looked at Masaki Kyoko, whose face was flushed, and recalled the plot of the original work.

In the original storyline, Masaki Kyoko and Honda Hiro were worried about Muto Yugi and Jonouchi Katsuya, so they took the opportunity to sneak into the container and hide, hoping to secretly infiltrate the competition.

They thought their actions were very discreet, but in fact, they had already been discovered by the staff.

Pegasus simply ordered his men to ignore it.

Pegasus's goal is to obtain Yugi Muto's Millennium Item - the Millennium Puzzle - and to defeat Yugi Muto in this competition in order to achieve a deal with the five giants of the KC Group.

As long as Yugi Muto is willing to participate in the competition, he can accept a certain degree of nonsense.

The reason they had previously agreed to make an exception and allow Katsuya Jonouchi to board the ship was for the same reason.

In this world, Masaki Kyoko and Honda Hiro secretly sneaked into the ship for similar reasons. However, for Masaki Kyoko, there was an extra reason: to see her increasingly excited crush, Yu Shuo, during the competition.

While hiding inside the shipping container, Kyoko Masaki was in a state of inner turmoil.

She knew this was a good opportunity to spend time with You Shuo, as Nosaka Miho wouldn't be around these days.

but……

But when she thinks about her relationship with Nosaka Miho, the anticipation and excitement in her heart turn into sadness and turmoil.

Kyoko Masaki and Hiro Honda hid in the container for two or three hours.

Kyoko Masaki, who was in a hurry to use the restroom, couldn't hold it in any longer, so she rushed out and bumped into Yu Shuo, who was on his way to the dormitory.

Under the sea breeze and the night sky, Kyoko Masaki's face was very red, and no one knew why.

You Shuo feigned surprise and asked, "Honda? Kyoko? What are you doing here?"

Honda quickly made a hushed gesture: "Shh! It's because Game's grandpa has been kidnapped, and we don't trust Game to come alone!"

"Huh? Speaking of which, You Shuo, shouldn't you be in the VIP room?"

How did you get here?

You Shuo casually explained, "There was a problem with their internal arrangements, so I had no choice but to make do with the dormitory-style rooms."

"How infuriating! This International Illusion Society is just a makeshift operation!" Honda couldn't help but feel indignant.

"I, I, I'm going to the restroom first!" Kyoko Masaki said in a flustered manner.

You Shuo smiled gently and pointed her in a direction.

Kyoko Masaki then ran over in a flash.

You Shuo said to Honda Hiroshi, "Why don't we go to the dormitory together? It's not realistic for you to hide here all night like this."

Hiroshi Honda thought for a moment: "But, will we really not be discovered?"

You Shuo laughed and said, "There are so many people in the dormitory, no one will know if there is one more or one less person, and the lights are already off over there."

Honda breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good!"

So, Yu Shuo and Honda Hiro arrived at the large dormitory where the lights had been turned off. Due to the dim lighting, they were unable to find Yugi Muto and Katsuya Jonouchi.

When Masaki Kyoko returned, she was immediately at a loss when she saw the boys lying haphazardly in the large dormitory.

However, You Shuo prepared two tents.

That solves the problem of sleeping tonight.

The ship rocked gently as Masaki Kyoko lay in the tent provided by You Shuo. Her mind was a little chaotic, yet mixed with a sweet joy...

The next morning, the fiery red sunrise painted the sky and the sea with dreamlike colors!

Amidst the ship's melodious whistle, all the duelists prepared to depart. Standing on the deck, they could see the Duel Kingdom islands already close at hand.

The contestants stood on the deck, gazing expectantly at the approaching island in the distance.

"Is that Duel Kingdom?! I can't wait!" Jonouchi Katsuya was incredibly excited, even using his hand as a megaphone to shout.

Before long, the group finally arrived at the island that held countless dreams of dueling.

"Bang!! Bang!! Bang!!"

Countless colorful fireworks burst open in the sky above the island!

The fireworks projected by the 3D projection equipment transformed into an adorable cartoon rabbit as it disappeared, making an exaggerated diving motion as it fell from the sky, landing in front of the castle gate. Then, it ran along the castle wall in a wheel-like fashion, reaching the top of the castle.

"Welcome! Duel Kingdom!!"

The duelists' attention was drawn to the strange accent. Looking up, they saw the cartoon rabbit had already snuggled into the arms of a long-haired man.

The man was wearing an exquisitely tailored burgundy suit, and his long, silvery-white hair cascaded down, obscuring the left side of his face.

There is absolutely no one in this world who doesn't know this man's name.

He is none other than the genius game designer who gifted "Duel Monsters" to the world—Pegasus J. Crawford!

Haha~ Cute~

"These are my favorite cartoon characters!"

"However, I have important things to do, so I'll spend more time with you, my cute little one, later~"

Pegasus smiled and began to caress the cartoon rabbit that was snuggling and rolling around in his arms, then gently lifted it to the edge of the city wall.

The white cartoon rabbit nodded to Pegasus, then turned into a firework and vanished into thin air.

Pegasus smiled slightly, opened his arms atop the castle, and announced in an excited tone:

"Welcome! Welcome to my fairytale city—Duel Kingdom!"

"Today, you will begin to pursue your duelist dreams right here!"

"In the end, the winner of this tournament will not only receive generous rewards, but will also be crowned with the highest honor in the dueling world—the title of 'King of Duels'!!"

As soon as Pegasus finished speaking, a thunderous cheer erupted from the beach.

Yu Shuo stood among the duelists, with Yugi Muto and Katsuya Jonouchi behind him.

At this moment, the gentle Yugi Muto has left the stage, and now his "Millennium Generation Fighter," the sharp-eyed other soul—"Yami Yugi"—is taking the stage!

From the moment Pegasus appeared, Yami Yugi stared at him with a cold and hostile gaze.