Chapter 49: Get Tricked Boi

When Yuyu and Seto approached opposite ends and pulled apart the field, the duelists had already started discussing.

"Can this newcomer defeat him?"

"Who knows? Even President Tan isn't a match for him, maybe?"

"But the opponent is Sea Horse Seto. There are only a handful of people in the world who can defeat him, right?"

"Let's just watch quietly."

At that moment, Nanmu, the manager who had just fallen and had a swollen nose, managed to sit up.

Luckily, he was lucky. The duel with Seahorse was merely a low-level dark game. Even if he lost, he would only endure a relatively strong impact and fall miserably.

The low-level dark game only materialized a small part of the monsters' attacks from both sides, and its impact wasn't fatal.

The reason Nanmu chose to start with this level of dark game was that he didn't want to harm Seahorse; he merely wanted to teach this arrogant guy a lesson.

As for the second reason (and the main reason)... it was because Nanmu estimated that he might not be able to win...

Wasn't it foolish to play dark games when you knew you couldn't beat your opponents? It would only result in unnecessary bloodshed.

Even though he had been beaten badly, Nanmu had to maintain his role as the manager. While others' attention was on the court, he coughed twice, wiped away the impending nosebleed, and said in a deep voice, "If Yuyu wins this game, it will undoubtedly establish his name in the future underground world of dark duels. Let's seize this opportunity to see where his limits lie."

At this time, Yuyu had already walked to his half of the field to start the duel.

The question is Can he defeat Seto?

At this stage, it's around 80%... is a bit difficult.

It is still the early days of DM, and President Seto probably doesn't have any complicated cards like the Blue-Eyes Sub-White Dragon, Blue-Eyes Chaos Dragon, Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon, or Deep-Eyes White Dragon. The strategies used are relatively simple.

But even so, he is a key character in the main plot and a legendary duelist. And of course has plot armor.

When real-card players first entered the Linked World, many believed that their advanced game understanding and mainstream card deck constructions would be enough to defeat the duels in the original game, only to realize they were overestimating themselves.

In fact, until the end of Duel Links Version 1.0 and the conclusion of the main storyline of Yu-Gi-Oh DM, it seems that no player has defeated the Yugi Mutou in a duel.

Because in a duel, NPC's can draw cards at any time, allowing them to conveniently draw the card they need or print a card in time to address any situation. They have the ability to create opportunities, even in drawing cards. (Opening declaration)

The tactical awareness of players using real cards simply doesn't work against these plot-driven NPCs.

Previously, there was a skilled player who had the opportunity to play cards with Mutou during a mission. And in one round of the game, he lost three cards while Mutou earned three cards.

So, even though players can defeat ordinary opponents in the later stages of the Linked World, it remains very difficult to beat these NPCs that are scripted.

[Yuyu, LP4000]

[Sea- Seto Kaiba, LP4000]

"Just go ahead," President Seto said confidently, humming. "Let me see what you're capable of, and don't disappoint me too much."

"Thank you sir.. I draw a card!

The first card I summon is... Elemental Hero, Sparkman!"

The blue warrior surrounded by crackling lightning emerged from the three-dimensional card, illuminating the surroundings with electric sparks. The hero controlling the lightning let out a clear shout and struck a fearless pose. His action seemed to say, "I may just be cannon fodder, but I'll be the first to strike."

[Elemental Hero - Sparkman, Attack Power 1600]

"I'll place a card face-down, and my turn ends."

"Huh, is that all??" Seto hummed softly. "Now it's my turn, draw cards! This turn, I'll show you that putting these insignificant fish-like monsters in front of me is pointless! Come forth, 'Blood Axe Demon'!"

A demon wielding a massive battle axe appeared on the table. With a menacing grin and sharp fangs, it stood a head taller than Sparkman, and the giant axe in its hand was bigger than Sparkman's entire head.

[Blood Axe Demon, Attack Power 1900]

Sparkman assumed a defiant stance, seemingly ready to face death bravely.

"Blood Axe Demon, attack!" Seto ordered directly. "Smash that fish to pieces!"

Yuyu smiled confidently.

Winning or losing this duel was secondary.

But he intended to seize this opportunity to make Seto realize the flaws in the current game rules.

"Flip the face-down card!" Yuyu pressed the button on the duel plate and swung his arm. "Magic card - Fusion! I'll fuse the attacking Sparkman on the field... with the card in my hand, Elemental Hero Clayman!"

Seto's eyelids twitched, and he exclaimed in astonishment, "just at the moment of my attack?"

"Fusion Summon!" Yuyu placed a card on the duel plate. "Elemental Hero - Gaia!"

(Sparkman: Oh yay!, I didn't even have to sacrifice myself today!…kinda)

A fusion vortex materialized in the space, bringing the Earth attribute Clayman from Yuyu's hand into a three-dimensional image. It merged into the whirlpool with Sparkman, disappearing like two stones swept away by rapid currents.

A powerful light erupted from the center of the whirlpool and pierced into the ground. The three-dimensional image projected the special effect of an earth-shattering collapse, with countless cracks spreading across the ground. A massive steel body rose from the ground, resembling majestic mountains.

Elemental Hero - Gaia, summoned!

[Elemental Hero - Gaia, Attack Power 2200]

"The special ability of Gaia allows it to absorb half of the opponent's monster's attack power during the Fusion Summoning turn!" Yuyu commanded. "Gaia Impact!"

He couldn't remember the actual name of the monster's skill since it wasn't written on the card. The name he gave it was an improvisation...

The earth trembled, and rubble flew, ignoring that the pieces were crushed into powder by the invisible air pressure in mid-air.

The charging Blood Axe Demon stumbled, with half of its foot inserted into a crack. Its body fell involuntarily, and the axe it swung became crooked and twisted.

[Blood Axe Demon, Attack Power 1900 → Attack Power 950]

[Elemental Hero - Gaia, Attack Power 2200 → Attack Power 3150]

With such a vast difference in attack power, there was nothing left to say. Gaia's fist pounded the Blood Axe Demon into the ground along with the demon and its axe. The latter was embedded like a cardboard cutout, impossible to remove.

[Seto, LP1800]

Seto having lost 2200 LP in the first turn, showed a slight change in expression. He slid half a step backward after the impact of the three-dimensional image, and his windbreaker billowed in the wind.

Gritting his teeth, he squinted his eyes and looked at Yuyu, as if finally starting to take him seriously.

The dark duelists nearby were astonished. "This kid... Is he commanding a powerful monster with an attack power of 3150?"

"I can't believe he took down so much LP in just one move!"

"If this continues, he might actually win!"

"That's a lot of damage!"

Nanmu, also stared at Yuyu in disbelief.

Could this kid really be that strong?

The massive Gaia landed slowly beside Yuyu. Yuyu crossed his arms, maintaining a smile as he faced Seto.

He was quite satisfied with the outcome of the first round.

During his turn, Fusion Summoning didn't trigger the "battle rollback" that should have occurred when the attack target was defeated. The Blood Axe Demon was forcibly defeated by Gaia, causing Seto to lose 2200 LP points...

Yuyu believed that this should make Seto realize how absurd the current duel rules were, right?

And as expected, Seto on the opposite side began trembling...

In the next moment, he raised his head and burst into a series of classic three-stage laughs, almost scaring Yuyu away.

"Hahahaha! How interesting!" Seto's eyes burned with excitement. "I see now that my judgment was correct. You truly are different from the rest of the rubbish.

By deliberately concealing your Fusion strategy and executing it in my turn, not only did you avoid the risk of low-level monsters being attacked and counterattacked, but you also skillfully bypassed the restriction of 'cannot attack during the turn of Fusion Summoning'...

You are indeed exceptional, the only duelist worthy of being my opponent!"

Yuyu: "???"

Seems like the president...isn't angry at all for being tricked by me?