Chapter 37: So Handsome

After descending the dark stairwell, the final door revealed an expansive hall. Suspended from the ceiling, ten meters above the ground, was a dazzling crystal chandelier. The circular walls were painted in vibrant red, and an arched staircase extended to the second floor.

Scattered throughout the hall were dueling practitioners who wielded the power of darkness, engaged in various activities. Some were indulging in drinks, others boasting of their skills, and a few were engrossed in card games, perhaps even learning new techniques from their peers.

As Yuyu passed by a table, he tilted his head in surprise. Poker, of all things, being played by dark duelists? Could it be that they had grown weary of dueling and now turned to playing card games like "Fight the Landlords"?

In principle, any card game with its own set of rules could serve as a suitable arena for a dark game. As long as there were strict rules and clear conditions for victory or defeat, any form of game could be transformed into a vehicle for dark gamers.

Yes, even games like Poker.

In fact, one could even secretly use dark powers while playing League of Legends on their computer. Maybe after losing to an opponent, the entire opposition team would suddenly meet a grim fate...

Nevertheless, only dueling monster games truly maximized the impact of dark powers.

Following the shady gatekeeper, Yuyu ascended the circular staircase to the second floor.

The gatekeeper led him directly to the door at the end of the corridor. Yuyu noticed a sign hanging on the door that read "President's Room," meticulously plated with a layer of gold.

With a push of the door, the gatekeeper entered the room without hesitation.

Upon entering, Yuyu became certain that he caught a glimpse of the president hastily closing a certain page on his computer, swiftly returning to the desktop.

Very suspicious.

It reminded him of his younger days, browsing on the computer and researching, only to be caught by an adult unexpectedly barging in.

Mr. President was furious, seething with anger. He struck the desk next to him, attempting to rise from his seat. However, a few centimeters away, he abruptly realized something was amiss, awkwardly sitting back down as if rewinding his actions.

"Knock on the door before entering! How many times do I have to tell you!", Mr. President roared at the gatekeeper, his voice filled with fury. "The next time you pull a stunt like this, I'll offer you as a sacrifice in a dark game! Is that clear?"

"Yes, I understand, Mr. President," the gatekeeper replied with a playful grin.

Mr. President gasped in anger, taking an angry sip of tea, clearly angered by the interruption to his fun.

It was akin to the moment before something major was about to be revealed in a novel or movie, but a cliffhanger comes.

Yuyu knew the president of the "Nightcrawler World" by the name of Tan, a character one would never forget once encountered.

This characterization did not stem from his domineering or formidable presence, but rather his striking uniqueness.

Though it may come across as impolite, the first thought that crossed Yuyu's mind upon encountering Tan in the game was,'Was the character modeler drunk durning the modeling process?'

After all, no matter how you looked at it, those facial features... weren't they very unique..

His narrow eyes were almost reduced to slits, squeezed alongside a sizable nose. And those thick lips resembled cooked sausages...

...Yuyu couldn't help but admire the sheer carelessness of the character modeler who created such a character.

Not to mention that President Tan is bald. It is said that he wasn't always like this in his early years. Back then, he had thick, fluffy black hair. However, one day, he played a dark game with another formidable duelist, and he lost due to a small mistake at a critical moment.

In that game, President Tan wagered his thick hair and ended up losing. As part of the stakes, his hair would never grow back, no matter what he tried.

Taking a sip of tea, President Tan noticed Yuyu standing by the side and raised an eyebrow. The first thought that crossed his mind was, "What a handsome boy!"

"Who is this?" he inquired.

"He's a powerful dark duelist," the gatekeeper replied. "I can personally confirm that I am no match for him."

"Oh?" President Tan set his teacup aside, interlaced his fingers, and sat up straight. "Then why has this young man come to me?"

Yuyu smiled lightly. "I've long admired your name and hope for an opportunity to join the 'Nightcrawler World.'"

"Oh? You want to join us?" President Tan said..

He pondered for a moment, furrowing his brow, and said, "Well, it's not that I don't want to accept you. But you should know that our 'Nightcrawler World' has its rules. Joining our organization typically requires a recommendation or some form of assistance to the organization..."

In truth, the rules were not absolute. As long as the president granted permission, the members would have no objections.

Under normal circumstances, President Tan welcomed any capable dark duelists into his organization.

However, the predicament he faced now was that this kid was simply too handsome.

Few people knew that President Tan had a peculiar condition. He would feel discomfort and experience symptoms similar to allergies when he saw handsome men.

Maybe it was because he himself looked like a Kid's drawing.

According to this principle, he should immediately reject the young duelist and send him away. But what was even stranger was that he found this kid's looks so appealing... to the point where he couldn't even feel annoyed. But instead felt something else…

As for what that is, I will leave it to your imagination.

In short, he felt Yuyu was incredibly handsome!

Thus, President Tan found himself in a dilemma.

Should he let him stay?

Yuyu also felt that something was off. He knew that barging in directly wasn't the proper process. He had discovered this place through strategies posted by other players in his previous life. Some players went through a series of prerequisite tasks and spent over half a month running around before finally joining the "Nightcrawler World" under the recommendation of a dark duelist.

This guild was similar to the faction systems in other online games. Joining a faction meant more benefits, opportunities, missions, and access to rare cards.

After reading the guide online, Yuyu had already memorized the entrance to the "Nightcrawler World." He had no interest in going through the complicated running tasks.

As for joining without a referral, there was always a way.

"In the world of duelists, strength speaks, right?" Yuyu raised his duel plate in his left hand. "Why don't you consider giving me a chance, Mr. President?"

President Tan thought for a moment.

"Fine," he finally agreed. "That's it then. If you can defeat three opponents sent by us in a row, you will be able to join. Deal?"

Yuyu nodded. "Okay, it's a deal."