Yu-Gi-Oh! Your Friends Are Fighting Out of the Underworld

Chapter 225 Winged Dragon and Phoenix

It is obvious that Seto Kaiba is a show-off.

The reason why he built the dueling boat and set the venue for the quarterfinals high above Tongshiye City was not to confine the duelists in the safe airship.

"Since I can stand out from the mediocre, I must have a battlefield that matches my status!"

Because of this sentence, both the contestants themselves and the duelists who want to watch the game must take the elevator from the airship's cabin to the duel arena on top of the airbag, and blow the cold wind above the sky.

However, there are also people who have some complaints about this, for example, Mr. Jonouchi has a strong opinion on this:

"Hiss, damn seahorse, he just likes to do this kind of nonsense."

Wearing only a short-sleeved shirt, he couldn't help but start rubbing his arms.

"It's impossible to focus on the cards in a place like this."

In response to this, President Kaiba's response was even simpler:

"A mediocre person is a mediocre person."

"What did you say?!"

Facing Jonouchi's indignant expression, Mr. Kaiba simply sneered:

"Listen carefully—a truly strong person must face harsh environments head-on and maintain their fighting spirit no matter what the circumstances!"

Looking at President Kaiba who was making the announcement in a domineering tone, You Ming couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

To be honest, there is nothing wrong with this approach itself. After all, it is different from the real card and online battles that card players know. Even if we put aside the dark game, fighting with duel disks will cause serious damage to both mental and physical strength.

But unfortunately, no matter whether the president wants to hone duelists through such competitions or simply advocates the so-called survival of the fittest and the law of the jungle, his arrangements may be of no use.

After all, from the first game on, the opponent could only be described as heavyweight!

"Hehehe, let the show begin."

An Malik, he raised the staff high.

The next moment, the sky, which should have been clear, was quickly swallowed up by a dark cloud.

"Hey, hey, what happened?"

Jonouchi was the first to shout.

"Why does this thing feel like it happened a month ago?"

"Could it be... a dark game?!"

"Yeah, after all, just standing here playing cards is kind of boring, isn't it?"

After gently stroking the artifact with his tongue, he tapped his forehead lightly.

“So, I thought about adding something fun.”

"Just for fun..."

Hearing this, Yugi Muto subconsciously wanted to say something, but his gaze couldn't help but look to the other side of the duel arena.

Amidst the smoke and dust of dark energy, the pitch-black coat seemed to blend completely into the night.

And below that, the mechanical wheel was spinning like a magazine.

then……

'Ka'

"Ha ha……"

The moment the deck was taken out, the laughter as clear as a silver bell echoed.

When Pharaoh came to his senses, he saw the little girl in the dress slowly descending behind the boy.

"Ah! I told you that little girl definitely exists!"

But now, almost no one cares about that kind of thing.

The moment both sides placed their cards into their decks, the duelists subconsciously held their breath.

"Then let me see what kind of power you possess."

In the deep darkness, only the diligent referee raised his arm:

"Now, the first match of the Duel City - First Super Expert Rules Quarter-Knockout Tournament officially begins."

【You have a new challenger! 】

"duel!"

【Youming LP: 4000】

[Dark Malik LP: 4000]

As the ceremony was announced, two huge figures suddenly appeared in the sky.

When red and yellow intertwine, flames and thunder strike together.

'boom'

Before the battle even started, two artillery shells exploded directly above the duel arena.

Before the smoke and dust had completely dispersed, Malik couldn't help but burst into laughter:

"Hahaha, how does it taste? This is the power of God!"

"Hey, this totally counts as cheating, right?!"

"Hmph, you useless loser who can't understand, just get out of here. I take the initiative now, draw a card!"

The thunder of the underworld and the blazing fire of the sky intersected, and Malik's gaze shifted from the ardent power of the gods to the card in his hand.

Then, the corners of his mouth rose:

"Looks like it's over—I summon the Gluttonous Dragon!"

「Gluttonous Dragon (lv4)」

Attribute/Water

"Race/Reptilian"

"atk/1900 def/700"

As the card was placed, a completely deformed monster appeared on the field, with eye-like spheres on both sides of its head flashing with strange colors.

Then, it directly spit out a stream of sticky liquid:

"When this card successfully enters the field, I can recover 1000 LP."

Dark Malik LP: 4000 → 5000

"He actually replied to LP right away? That guy actually has such a convenient card..." "Shut up, mediocrity."

"Kaiba, what did you say, you bastard..."

"Jounouchi-kun, it's better to take this duel seriously."

"Yugi, you too..."

Jonouchi originally wanted to complain. After all, in his opinion, they were all in the same group and should be united against Kaiba.

but……

"This duel is completely different from previous battles. Even bystanders must take it seriously."

After seeing his serious expression, the subconscious complaints completely disappeared.

"Take it seriously..."

He couldn't help but clench the deck in his pocket and pursed his lips.

In fact, from the moment the duel officially began, he also felt a strong sense of uneasiness. It was precisely because of this that he felt impatient and wanted to share his thoughts immediately.

However, he did not find the source of that emotion.

"After all, this is only the first round."

What can be done in the first round?

"Can't attack, so can't cause damage. I think that's what all of you think, right?"

Just as Jonouchi was thinking this, a strange laugh was heard from the field.

When he looked up, he found that the guy who made him unhappy was looking at him with wide eyes.

"Open your eyes and see clearly the power that transcends the rules."

'Boom'

Along with some kind of shaking sound, the only thing people in the city could hear was the wailing of a giant dragon.

It was as if his heart was giving him a warning:

"What's going to happen..."

"I activate Angel's Gift—draw three cards from my deck, then send two cards from my hand to the Graveyard."

"Is it just to replenish the hand cards?"

Obviously, in this era and here, this way of replenishing hand resources is not uncommon, but Jonouchi realized that it was not that simple.

Then, he saw it - the golden light coming out from the darkness!
"What did you put in the graveyard?!"

"Humph."

In response, Malik flipped a card in his hand.

The next moment, the light of the gospel enveloped the entire place:
"Magic Card - 'Resurrection of the Dead', this card will unleash the power of the gods!"

"God..."

The moment a certain word came out of his mouth, even Seto Kaiba couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"Could it be that the first round is about to happen?!"

At this moment, in the cang's eyes that were surging with silver light, a golden glow appeared on the field.

Under the blazing fire, the rebellious priest, holding a staff, muttered something, as if chanting something:
"The elves sing, the great power controls all things, their lives, their souls, and even their bodies..."

"Priestly script—even in ancient Egypt, this was a script known only to priests, a language used to communicate with the gods."

Feeling her heart trembling, Isis's face turned pale.

And its singing means one thing:

"Is the God coming?"

"Show yourself—"Winged Dragon of Ra"!"

Finally, with the announcement of the name, the fierce fire of the sun echoed over the battlefield in the form of a phoenix.

"Winged Dragon of Ra (lv10)"

Attribute/God

「Race/Abyssal Beast Tribe」

"atk/? def/?"

"This is the Winged Dragon of Ra..."

Looking at the brilliance that almost blinded his eyes, Yugi Muto couldn't help but cover his head.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that the phoenix seemed to be looking down at him.

When he came to his senses, all he heard was that crazy laughter:
"Yes, this is the Winged Dragon of Ra, and its power will destroy you all."

When the light finally faded, the duelists still disappeared, leaving only a human figure that was completely attached to the Pterosaur's head, with its lower body completely integrated into it.

"Now, I pay my life points and transform them into food, becoming the power of the Winged Dragon of Ra!"

Dark Malik LP: 5000 → 1

"Ra's Winged Dragon"

「atk/?→4999」

"Attack power 4999..."

When the battle data appeared, even Seto Kaiba felt shocked.

But he soon realized the problem:

"But you can't attack in the first round, and the power of the gods cannot be used recklessly."

"Wow, you understand the power of God very well, Kaiba? No wonder my sister gave you that card."

Although he seemed to be praising, Malik's tone was full of sarcasm.

If you want to say why...

"You are still too stupid—didn't I just say before that this is a power that transcends the rules!"

"Above the rules... is that possible?!"

"The Winged Dragon of Ra, appearing as a phoenix, possesses the ability to quickly attack (the original effect), which means..."

Malik's lips curled up. He didn't continue speaking, but the answer was imprinted in the hearts of everyone present:
"Does that mean I can attack directly the turn it's Special Summoned?!"

(End of this chapter)