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

Joel's pretty face drew closer and closer, almost touching Guan Bai's neck.

A delightful fragrance wafted from Joel's body, carrying an air of excitement that made Guan Bai feel somewhat embarrassed.

Why are you getting so close when you're supposed to be talking?

He pressed his right hand against Joel's face and pushed her slightly to the left, trying to calm the overly excited woman down.

"Tell me the details of Yego's emails."

"OK, Lord Kanpaku~"

Joel took out a printed sheet from his person and unfolded it in front of Kanpaku.

The thought of the studio's bright future brought a blush of happiness to the woman's face.

"The email said that they've arranged two challenge matches for you to build your reputation."

Building a reputation?

"Is this necessary?"

Guan Bai asked in confusion.

If the original plot unfolds as it should.

To Yego, he was at most a pawn used to test the Dragon Seal.

Ideally, they should be the kind of cannon fodder who can activate the power of the Dragon Seal user; even if they don't activate it, it's still not a loss.

Is it necessary to gild the liar?

"Perhaps it's to avoid making your past resume completely blank, which might arouse suspicion from the audience and other contestants."

Joel offers her perspective on the analysis.

"After all, your situation is even more awkward than that of a satellite district resident..."

Joel's reasoning was not without merit.

After all, Kanpaku was an unregistered person.

Although Joel helped him obtain a fake identity through connections, Yego certainly didn't think it was good enough.

To prevent Kanpaku's resume from being entirely fabricated, it is natural that he needs to participate in some world-class competitions.

It's not just about building a reputation, but also about filling in the gaps in one's identity history.

Of course, Guan Bai had doubts about whether this so-called resume-boosting would be effective.

Judging by his performance alone, he is just a duelist who is somewhat capable.

Yego really went to great lengths to test me, so what was his motive?

Could it be because of the previous Great Japan incident?

That's a possibility.

Aside from that, Kanpaku couldn't think of any other purpose Yego might have.

Surely they can't possibly discover my identity as a time traveler, right?

But time travelers are really not uncommon in the Yu-Gi-Oh! world...

This is a world where people from the future, aliens, and superpowered individuals all exist!

After writing so much, Guan Bai brought his scattered thoughts to a close.

Since there's a duel to fight anyway, Guan Bai doesn't care.

So he asked a second question.

"Okay, is there anything I need to prepare in the next few days?"

In Shin-Tong-Shino, getting from a satellite area to a city is more difficult than crossing a border.

Moreover, as an unregistered resident of a satellite area, if he were to be discovered, he would definitely face a lot of trouble.

Yego only needs to cut ties with Kanpaku after the Lucky Cup ends, while Kanpaku has many more things to consider.

Therefore, he felt it necessary to make thorough preparations.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of your logistics!"

"All you need to do is bring your deck and yourself!"

Joel gave an OK sign, humming a little tune as he turned and went back into the inner room.

Looking at the ever-energetic Yoel, Kanpaku was momentarily speechless.

Remember to catch up on sleep if you stayed up all night!

"knew!"

After receiving the reply, Guan Bai didn't know what to do next.

We can't just stand there like that, can we?

However, considering that I'm going to the city soon, I probably won't be back in the satellite area for a long time.

Guan Bai felt he should say goodbye to a few friends he knew.

Allen and Yanwu can be contacted through Yor, but you'll need to go to Crowe's place yourself.

……

sheds and open space.

Kanpaku stopped the Planet.

Crowe was handing out cards to the children when he heard the D-wheel brakes. He turned around, smiled, and greeted Kanpaku.

"Oh, Kanpaku, you've arrived?"

When the children surrounding Crowe saw Kanpaku, they cheered and gathered around him like young animals.

"Ah, it's Kanpaku-nii!"

"Big brother Kanpaku!"

"Boss Kanpaku, these are for you, cookies!"

Watching the chattering children, Guan Bai couldn't help but smile.

Since the end of the tournament, Kanpaku has often come to Crowe's place for meals.

Sometimes they would bring food and cards they found to share with the children here.

Before they knew it, the children here had come to regard him as their "boss".

Of course, this doesn't mean that the importance of the regent surpasses that of the clown in their hearts.

He's called "boss" because Guan Bai is older and taller.

In the words of the oldest child here.

"Brother Crocodile is the older brother, and Boss Kanpaku is the boss!"

"Both of them are equally capable and equally good!"

Although the children's sincerity touched Guan Bai deeply.

However, it would be even better if the title did not include the word "old".

Crowe laughed and cursed.

"You wretched brats, you're betraying your own people!"

"Seeing the Regent arrive, you've already forgotten about this old crow!"

These playful jokes made the children laugh even harder.

After playing with the children for a while, Crowe started preparing them for their afternoon nap.

Once the children were asleep, Kanpaku and Crowe had some time alone together.

Entering Crowe's shed again, Kanpaku sat on that familiar mattress.

Kanpaku briefly told Crowe about the Lucky Cup.

Crowe leaned back on the sofa and opened a can of soda.

"So you're leaving now, and you've come to say goodbye?"

Guan Bai raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"As expected of Crowe, his mind works so fast."

"Don't underestimate a crow's intelligence. Sigh, looks like we won't be seeing you for a while."

There was a hint of regret in Kro's voice.

"I will come back."

Guan Bai casually picked up a piece of bread and said in a seemingly casual manner.

"But we'll have to wait until this match is over."

A significant portion of the Dark Signer's story unfolds in the Satellite Zone.

I'll definitely come back to investigate then.

Moreover, the summoning of the earthbound god requires the sacrifice of a soul.

Residents of the satellite district are within the affected area.

Although these souls will eventually be freed because God is defeated, Kanpaku doesn't want these children to suffer that kind of torment.

We also need to find a way to protect them under the power of God.

The two talked for a long time, discussing the future of the satellite area and the future of the children.

Until the sun set, the afterglow was like blood.

Kro looked at the sunset on the horizon and unfolded the Duel Disk on his arm.

"Let's duel!"

"Duelists should be sent off with a duel!"

"good!"

Hearing what Kuro said, Kanpaku also felt a surge of excitement.

The two left the shack and came to the Daedalus Bridge.

Standing on the unfinished bridge, Crowe gazed longingly at the new Domino across the sea.

"There was once a legendary D-wheeler who soared to great heights here."

"He gave our generation hope for the future."

He turned his head and looked sincerely into Guan Bai's eyes.

"Today, I also want to pass on this expectation to you."

"Kanpaku, once we get to the city, you absolutely mustn't lose!"

"Okay, I promise!"

A warm current surged through Guan Bai's heart, as if Kro's burning fighting spirit was connected with his own.

Two sharp shouts rang out from the fiery red sea and the blue-tinged black bridge!

"Duel!!"

[Kanpaku LP: 4000]

【Crow Hogan LP: 4000】