Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: The Path of Evolution

Kanpaku first began to study the system in his mind.

It only took Guan Bai a few minutes to figure out all the functions of this thing.

It wasn't that Guan Bai was particularly clever; it was just that the system was incredibly easy to understand. Compared to the systems of other novel protagonists, it was as simple as it could possibly be.

Simply put, it has three functions.

First, whenever Kanpaku defeats an opponent in a duel, the system will assess the opponent's level and use this as a basis for issuing rewards.

The highest ratings naturally go to anime protagonists like Yusei and Jack, while the lowest ratings go to minor NPCs who don't even get a single episode.

Like that policeman yesterday, he was an elite duelist, a level above the random NPCs.

Second, the support deck.

The Kanpaku can form pre-built decks using the cards they have already acquired in the system interface. When a duel is needed, they can directly draw cards from the pre-built deck.

This way, you don't have to take out all the cards one by one every time you draw a new card.

Third, store the personal belongings of the clerk.

This personal item mainly refers to Kanpaku's card deck, duel disk, and card packs obtained from system rewards.

Of course, you can put other things in it, but you can't store them indefinitely like a memory card.

In short, all its functions are designed to enable Kanpaku to engage in better duels.

Even the card packs awarded as duel rewards are essentially intended to enhance Kanpaku's strength and motivate him to engage in duels.

What else could the regent say?

Since things have come to this, let's open the package first!

As the saying goes, the art of playing cards is like the art of war; without powerful cards, it's like going to war without soldiers. Without soldiers to use, how can one strategize?

Guan Bai first turned his attention to the DT-themed card pack.

Judging from the card pack cover, the 01 on it may refer to the story in the DT universe, from the arrival of the Zerg to the Triceratops.

As for the meaning of the themed card pack... Guan Bai saw a string of small characters.

"One pack contains five cards, increasing the draw rate of theme-related cards by 50%."

Aside from the number of cards in each pack, isn't this card-drawing mechanism pretty much the same as the small packs in Mega Drive?

In Kanpaku's somewhat hazy memory, there were quite a few powerful and versatile cards in the first season of DT.

There are versatile Extra Deck cards like Cataclysmic Worm and Misty Worm, as well as cards like Valley of the Dawn Warrior that can strengthen your deck.

There are even ancient and powerful creatures like Light Lance Dragon and Trident Dragon, which were once banned in the OCG.

If he could draw a powerful deck like the Dragon Riders in one go, or draw a few Trident Dragons or Unknown Light Lance Dragons, wouldn't he be unstoppable?

Of course, people shouldn't daydream, but that doesn't stop people from having dreams!

With that in mind, Guan Bai directly cut open the three DT01 packages.

Fifteen cards flew out and lined up in front of Guan Bai. He immediately picked out the few usable cards.

Only the Falcon from Valley of Dawn is decent; the rest of the cards are really disappointing.

The absence of Light Gun Dragon and Calamity Worm is somewhat understandable, but can someone tell Guan Bai what these Neo-Universe Power, Machine Thunder Transformation, and Evolutionary Light Flame cards mean?

Is your theme pack really guaranteed to be ripe?

He didn't mean to discriminate against those cards.

But Kanpaku has neither Neos, nor Kuriboh, nor Cyber ​​Dragon.

What can he do with these cards he drew? Just put them in the system for display? Besides, they're not even female cards.

Kanpaku looked at the proportion of these cards in his card pack again and felt even more hopeless about his luck.

Forget it, so be it.

Maybe my current bad luck is just setting the stage for a lower drop rate in the next few card packs?

Kanpaku opened all the cards in DT01's pack immediately.

The result was complicated...

A few of the Valley of the Mist cards are usable, and getting some of the next-generation cards is a pleasant surprise.

The others are either too weak to be included in the corresponding deck, or the corresponding deck itself is even weaker than Valley of the Clouds.

Sometimes Kanpaku would sigh, if he hadn't opened the packs and discovered them, he probably would never have known so many cards with strange effects in his life.

No, at least let me put together a next-gen system...

Looking back, Kanpaku suddenly felt that drawing the first set of DT01 was the peak of his luck.

He has at least fifteen cards, and at least one-fifth of them can be added to his deck right now.

After reviewing the deck again, Guan Bai discovered that there was actually some good news.

After he finished opening all the trap-themed card packs, he got a few traps that were at least usable, and he also got a good one like Forced Escape Device.

He can now get rid of many of the bad cards in his old deck.

Kanpaku used the Valley of the Mist as the main deck and next-generation components as auxiliary cards to create a new deck.

This deck, which I would call Beginner Deck 2.0, or the next-generation Valley of the Dawn, is a must-have.

After finishing the deck, Kanpaku made a brief plan for the next steps.

Since time travel is already a fait accompli, there's no use in Guan Bai lamenting it. He might as well see how to make the most of the existing conditions to make his future brighter.

First of all, in a world where duels determine everything, Kanpaku needs more cards.

In terms of card strength alone, Kanpaku's decks and the decks from the 5DS anime are from the same era.

Even the corresponding OCG card packs were released during the 5DS broadcast, so you might be able to buy cards that can strengthen Kanpaku in the new Domino City.

Therefore, he cannot just obtain cards from the system's rewards. He also needs to try collecting cards in this world. He is currently in the satellite area, so collecting cards is his main task. He will visit the card shop when he enters the city.

Secondly, he must have a Series D round.

As the saying goes, what kind of cards can you play if you're not riding a bike?

This statement is especially true for the 5ds.

Most bosses are fought in mounted duels, and large-scale tournaments like WSCP also prioritize mounted duels.

If Kanpaku wants to further develop as a duelist, he must try to participate in major events and large-scale competitions.

The D-Wheel was the key to unlocking the door to the Duelists.

However, the D-Wheel itself is not easy to obtain. In the satellite zone, most people can't even afford to build a deck, let alone get their hands on the D-Wheel, which represents Riding Duel.

Kanpaku himself didn't have the technical skill to manually build a D-Wheel.

It seems that the Grand Secretary will have to find another way.

The night was deeper.

A night of frantic running, the thrill of the duel, and the anxiety about the future all weighed heavily on Guan Bai's tired nerves—he was exhausted.

Sleepiness crept onto Guan Bai's eyelids, and it seemed as if the Duke of Zhou was beckoning to him. His consciousness gradually blurred, and he finally sank into a dream.

……

Sunlight streamed in from under the curtains, falling on Guan Bai's hands.

The intense, upbeat music and the host's voice on the television program gradually brought him back to his senses.

"Alright, today's best riding duel is about to begin!"

Guan Bai opened his eyes and found that Kro had been awake for a long time.

Seeing that Kanpaku was awake, Crowe shared some bread with him, then sat down in front of the old television and squinted at the images on it.

Guan Bai took the bread and followed his gaze to the television program.

The host, dressed in a red dress, shouted loudly.

"Did everyone hear that? That man, he's here! King of D-pilot, Jack Atlas!!"

Spotlights shone on the entrance, and amidst the gray smoke of the welcoming cannon salutes, a pure white figure darted out!

The engine roared, and the D-wheel spewed out a ghostly blue tail flame, quickly circling half a circle around the field.

The blond man forcefully swung his right fist toward the audience, responding loudly to the cheers.

"I am King, thank you all for waiting!"

"There can only be one King, and that's me!"

With a slight grinding sound from his teeth, Crowe snorted dismissively.

"What King? He's just a coward who ran away from home!"