Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"What a terrible experience. Luckily, this is a game world, or I feel like my hair would be ruined." Kong Quewu shook her long hair, shaking off a bunch of sand and stones.

As soon as his vision cleared, Guiping looked into the distance and exclaimed excitedly, "Everyone, look over there!"

Looking in the direction Guiping pointed, a simple and ancient building, resembling a temple, stood at the foot of a distant mountain. It looked like the Giant Rock Temple, and it wasn't too far away.

“That should be the Temple of the Giant Rock. As far as I know, the offerings for the final boss were taken there.” Hayato put the card away, patted the [Fat Chicken] on his hind legs, and spurred it forward. “Our next target is there.”

The group continued forward. Without the sandstorm, their pace quickened considerably, and they soon arrived at the steps leading to the temple entrance.

After dismounting, Hayato led the way, with Mai and Jonouchi bringing up the rear, and Yugi and Keihei in the middle. The group then entered the ancient shrine.

Despite being called a temple, this giant rock temple doesn't resemble a temple at all. Instead, it looks like a place where evil spirits dwell. Underfoot is a rugged rocky ground, and overhead, like a cave, is filled with hanging stone cones that drip water from time to time. Occasionally, two bats hiding there will even fly out, giving it an extremely eerie feel.

"This feels awful," Jonouchi complained. "It's like someone who hates strawberries the most brushing their teeth only to find that all they have left is strawberry-flavored toothpaste!"

“It feels more like your boss giving you a report to finish when you’re about to go home from get off work,” Hayato chimed in. “But this isn’t the actual interior of the temple. Look, there’s a big door up ahead.”

At the very end of the passage they had come from, a tall wooden gate stood, and it was puzzling why there would be such a large wooden gate in such a damp place. Standing before the gate, Hayato and Jonouchi worked together to slowly push the heavy gate open.

But what appeared before them were several high walls.

Calling them high walls doesn't quite capture the essence, because these walls are all interconnected, forming countless interlocking structures, creating a complex maze!

"First the graveyard, then the labyrinth, I already had a bad feeling." Jonouchi couldn't help but recall his terrible experience in the Duel Kingdom. He had been kidnapped by the thief Keith and his henchmen and forced into a terrifying duel filled with undead monsters.

Afterwards, he was imprisoned underground with the game and the others, and was even forced to fight a duel with the Labyrinth Brothers in order to find a way out.

This subtly aligns with their experiences after entering the game world. If they didn't know that the game was developed by Kaiba Corporation, Jonouchi might even have suspected that the final boss might be Pegasus.

“But now we have no choice but to keep going.” Game sighed, looking at the maze in front of him. “I hope the maze isn’t too difficult. And what I’m more worried about is that there might be some dangerous monsters guarding it.”

What you say, you get.

The game had barely finished its explanation when the group heard a commotion from the ground nearby. A large, square patch of ground sank in, and a blue mechanical vehicle slowly rose from it, its front end equipped with several rather dangerous-looking drills.

"This is... the [Dungeon Chariot]?!" Jonouchi recognized the monster at a glance, having encountered it during his duel with the Dungeon Brothers. "Everyone, let's escape into the dungeon!"

The group quickly ran into the maze, and the very next second they set off, the [Maze's Demon Chariot] was activated, its drill spinning rapidly with a buzzing sound, chasing after Yugi and the others who had entered the maze.

Chapter 195 Guiping in Women's Clothing (7/7)

Although Hayato and the others didn't feel tired or weak because they were in a game, their physical limitations meant that the fastest they could run was only at a normal level.

However, the [Dungeon Chariot] chasing after them was a mechanical creation. Not only was it fast and tireless, but because it was a chariot specifically designed for driving in dungeons, it knew the routes in the dungeons better than Hayato and his group. It caught up with Hayato and his group in almost no time.

But misfortunes never come singly. The one running at the front of the city was horrified to discover that another [Maze Chariot] was slowly emerging from the intersection ahead: "Oh no, we're blocked up ahead! Quick, find another way!"

"This way too!" Although Guiping had found another way out, there was also a [Maze Chariot] blocking their path, which had already spotted them and was approaching.

Three [Maze Chariots] blocked all of their escape routes. Seeing that the [Chariots]' laser cannons were fully charged and ready to fire, Yugi made a decisive move, activating the card he had just drawn: "[Magic Hat]!"

A giant magic hat appeared out of thin air above their heads, completely enveloping them. The next instant, three laser beams struck, incinerating the hat, but the group inside had vanished.

Just a wall away, a magic hat moved a short distance on its own and disappeared after leaving the combat state, revealing the game's players.

"Phew, I'm saved. Well done, game." Jonouchi breathed a sigh of relief, relieved to have escaped death.

Peacock Dance listened to the sounds of the [Maze Chariot] coming from next door: "But it seems those monsters won't let us off so easily. Unless we want to be surrounded again, we need to get out of here quickly."

"Easy for you to say. This isn't a department store, it's a maze." Guiping glanced at Peacock Dance and said calmly, "We don't even know how to get out of the maze. If we just run around blindly, we'll end up in a dead end."

Just then, Yuqi seemed to sense something, looked up and saw a familiar figure flying towards them, finally stopping in front of Yuqi.

"You're the one from back then!" Yu-Gi was somewhat surprised, because the little sprite who had led them out of the forest and then disappeared in an instant was the one standing in front of them!

The little sprite first glanced at Hayato fearfully, then mustered its courage and mumbled some unintelligible words before flying off in a certain direction, waving to the gamers to follow.

"That little guy, could he be saying we should go with him?" Jonouchi asked, somewhat uncertainly. "He wouldn't be lying to us, would he?"

"Probably not. Although they're all fairies, some fairies are so despicable they deserve to die a thousand times over, while others are still kind." Hayato shrugged helplessly, then, seeing that Yugi had caught up with the little fairy, he followed suit.

After navigating several twists and turns, led by the little fairy, the group miraculously avoided the "Maze Chariots" that were constantly searching for them. Even though they passed by each other through a wall several times, they still couldn't be found.

As they reached a corner, the little fairy suddenly sped up, as if she had found her target, and the others quickly followed. But as soon as they turned the corner, they were surprised to find a girl in a gorgeous dress standing with her back to them.

Seemingly sensing the fairy's arrival, the girl turned around and called out the little fairy's name as it flew towards her: "Elru!"

It wouldn't have mattered if the girl hadn't turned around, but as soon as she did, she revealed a face that was quite familiar to everyone in the game.

"Keihei?! Why are you dressed as a woman?!" Jonouchi and Yugi exclaimed in unison, instinctively calling out "Keihei."

Guiping stepped out from behind them, looking equally surprised: "I'm here, that's not me."

Mai walked up to Keiping, who was facing the girl, and compared their appearances with a strange expression: "I wouldn't say they're completely similar, but I'd say they're exactly the same."

Whether it's height, build, facial features, or the little girl dressed like a princess who appeared before them, she was practically a carbon copy of Guiping. The only differences were that Guiping always had a precocious look, while the little girl had a gentle expression, and their clothes were different.

"Instead of all that, little girl, do you know where the exit of the maze is?" Hayato stepped forward with a kind smile, only to find that the little girl in front of him actually looked scared and took a step back.

"Ai... Elru said you're a dangerous and bad person. I'm not telling you!"

As she spoke, the little girl hid behind the game, as if she would be killed if Hayato saw her.

Seeing Hayato suddenly become withdrawn, Yugi asked, "So, you really know the exit of the dungeon? Can you tell me?"

The little girl glanced at the little sprite perched on her shoulder, then at the game, and nodded slightly: "Hmm, Elru seems to like you a lot, which means you're a good person. Hmm, come with me, I'll take you out of the maze."

Seeing that Yugi had easily gained the trust of the "cross-dressing Keihei" in front of him, Hayato complained to Jonouchi, "That Yugi guy definitely has some kind of 'loli attack' thing on him. This is the second time already."

"Huh? What's 'Loli Special Attack'?"

"Fine, you wouldn't understand even if I told you, you blockhead." Hayato glanced at Jonouchi and Mai, sighed, shook his head, and joined the game.

Led by "Keihei in women's clothing," the group quickly arrived at the exit of the maze. As they were about to leave the maze, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

But right there, a huge black shadow suddenly appeared at the exit of the maze, blocking all possibilities of leaving.

"What is that?!" Jonouchi was startled by the huge monster that suddenly appeared and quickly drew out a [Black Panther Warrior] card to summon it.

Hayato and Yugi, however, seemed to have anticipated this. They exchanged a glance and simultaneously summoned [Dark Magician] and [Sky Magician].

"When I saw the maze and the [Magic Chariot of the Maze], I had a guess. Sure enough, the end of the maze is this monster."

Looking at the [Guardian of the Gate] formed by the fusion of the three demon gods, Yugi activated the card: "[Fusion]!"

"Descent! [Grand Archmage - Dark Archmage's Apprentice]!!!"

Chapter 196 Police and Rescue Always Arrive Too Late

The Dark Mage and the Entertainment Partner - Sky Magician merge into one through the Fusion Magic, and the Super Mage - Dark Mage Apprentice, who once defeated Pegasus's Thousand-Eyed Nassar, reappears before them.

However, the [Super Magister] with 2800 attack power is still stronger than the [Gate Guardian] with 3750 attack power. But compared to the [Gate Guardian] which has no controller, Yugi and Hayato can activate cards to provide support.

"The Magic Wand!" "The Cursed Wand!"

Two staffs imbued with powerful magic fell into the hands of the two mages, causing their attack power to soar and directly surpass that of the [Guardian of the Gate].

[Grand Archmage - Dark Archmage Apprentice] [ATK 2800 → 4100]

Two beams of magical energy shot towards the [Guardian of the Gate]. Naturally, it wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die. The [Water Demon God] that formed its crotch opened its mouth, seemingly wanting to use its power to neutralize the [Super Magister's] attack.

However, the effect of [Super Magister] had already been activated. A beam of petrifying light burst forth from the [Breakthrough Skill] in the game's hand, sealing and petrifying all three mouths of the [Gate Guardian], preventing them from activating their effects.

Without the most troublesome effect, the [Super Magister]'s attack hit the [Gate Guardian] directly, easily shattering it!

"Wow, that's amazing!"

"Crossdressing Keihei" exclaimed, looking at the game with an expression of adoration.

"Not at all, I couldn't defeat the [Gatekeeper] by myself," Yugi said modestly.

Hayato smirked: "Hmph, don't think you can hold us back from living in the present with these kinds of memories!"

"very scary!"

Even though it was Hayato and Yugi who defeated the Gate Guardian together, "cross-dressing Keihei's" attitude towards Hayato and Yugi was completely opposite. He showed Yugi unconditional trust and admiration, but towards Hayato, he displayed inexplicable and unwavering resistance and fear.

"After defeating this gatekeeper, there shouldn't be any more enemies ahead, right?" Mai Kongque glanced behind the fallen [Gatekeeper], where a long tunnel led to the unknown. "It's pitch black ahead, we can't see anything."

As if in response to the Peacock Dance, just as she finished speaking, a cluster of burning flames suddenly appeared in the darkness ahead, like the eye of a giant beast dwelling in the shadows. The flames multiplied, becoming a dense, frightening array. At the same time, several overlapping shouts, distorted by the echoes of the tunnel, resounded:

"......Princess......"

"...Princess..."

"Princess!"

"Princess Mary!"

"Princess?" Jonouchi looked at the fire approaching from the darkness with some doubt, remaining vigilant. "Hey Hayato, didn't we already leave the labyrinth? Why are there still monsters ahead? Besides, we don't have a princess here."

Keihei rolled his eyes at Jonouchi: "Idiot, isn't that woman the princess?" As he spoke, he pointed at him, who was dressed as a woman, beside him.

Hearing the shouts coming from the tunnel, "Guihei in women's clothing," or "Princess Mary," was not afraid at all. Instead, she excitedly replied, "Nanny, I'm here!"

"Princess Mary!"

The flames in the darkness revealed their true form: soldiers holding torches high. Leading them to Hayato and his group was an elderly woman who looked quite old.

"Princess Mary, it's so good to see you're alright!"

As she spoke, the nanny picked up Guiping, ignoring his resistance and struggle, and said with a pained expression, "Your Highness, I'm so sorry to have to disguise yourself like this."

"No, I'm not a princess!" Guiping struggled to push away the nanny's mouth that was about to touch his face. "That girl is the princess!"

“Your Highness, you don’t need to be afraid anymore, you’re safe now.” The nanny was completely ignoring Guiping’s words. Just as Guiping was about to be kissed by her, an angry and embarrassed voice came from behind her: “Nanny!”

"Ah?"

The nanny turned around and found her princess standing behind her, her cheeks flushed, calling out, "Nanny, I'm here!"

"Princess, there are two?!" The nanny was a little confused. She looked left and right, and finally managed to distinguish between Princess Guiping and Princess Mary. But then she had a new question: "Princess, who are these people?"

“Oh right, I didn’t introduce them to you.” Princess Mary turned to the side and gestured to the gamers. “These warriors are my saviors. They rescued me from the maze.”

"Hehe." A shy smile appeared on the faces of the group.

"Everyone, please come with me to the kingdom. I must repay your kindness in saving my life," Princess Mary said, taking Game's hand and leading him deeper into the tunnel. The others followed.

Hayato walked at the back of the group, watching Princess Mary ahead. The disappointment on his face had vanished, replaced by deep thought. A suspicion lingered in his mind, but the evidence wasn't strong enough yet, so he had to keep it buried for the time being.

However, if this speculation is true, then this DM world is going to be very interesting, especially Princess Mary. It's really hard for Hayato not to connect her existence with someone else.

After passing through a long tunnel, the group finally emerged from the Giant Rock Temple and saw the light of day again. Looking back, they realized they had actually traversed the entire mountain range connected by the Giant Rock Temple through the cave and arrived at a vast plain. At the exit, several carriages pulled by chickens were parked there to serve as their transportation, as if they had known Hayato and his group would appear.