Duels should be played with a smile.

Baron waved his hand in front of Kongquewu's eyes, waking her from her fantasy, which had already simulated a complete life in her mind.

Baron didn't notice that Peacock Dance's anger level had increased slightly.

"Then you should give it a try!"

"Since you're so confident, then go ahead and give it a try! Jōnei is quite powerful!"

"Within the city?!"

Balong felt that the name sounded somewhat familiar.

“That’s right! Katsuya Jonouchi!”

"Duel Kingdom runner-up! Duel City top four! Special guest in this tournament! And...and..."

Mai suddenly realized that no matter how hard she racked her brains, she couldn't come up with a particularly convincing title for Jonouchi.

"Isn't that just a guy who rolls dice by luck?" Baron clapped his hands and suddenly realized.

Previously, Daz had assigned Baron to deal with Jonouchi, and after receiving the order, he did go and learn about Jonouchi's information.

Even if you believe that an invincible armor deck is unstoppable, you still need to confirm the target to avoid picking the wrong person.

After reading through Jonouchi's information, he, who enjoyed fighting strong opponents, couldn't help but feel somewhat disheartened.

The battle record in the relevant data of Jonouchi is not so much disappointing as it is merely passable.

The titles of runner-up and semi-finalist are not bad, but after learning about his entire record, there is only one thought in my mind - this guy is really lucky.

And then that was it.

Indeed, that's true. If you don't watch Jonouchi's matches live, it's really hard to appreciate his strengths, and it will only amplify the fact that he relies on luck.

"This is... somewhat unexpected. Miss Peacock Mai's boyfriend is actually that kind of clueless young man..."

Baron, talking to himself, was completely unaware that he had stepped on another landmine—just like some old-school villains, belittling the person a woman secretly admires not only fails to elevate his image but also makes him even more disliked.

"I understand!"

Balong suddenly looked as if he had just realized something, leaving Kongquewu completely bewildered.

What do you know?!

"A person as strong and cool as Miss Peacock Mai must like strong people, which is why she fell for Jonouchi, who defeated you!"

"Don't worry! Miss Peacock Mai, I'll go and defeat Jonouchi right now!"

"When the time comes, please be sure to give me a chance to pursue you!"

Baron turned and left on his own, because he remembered that his next opponent was Jonouchi.

He was determined to prove to the whole world that he was stronger than Jonouchi!

Wait a minute, it seems I came to participate in the competition for another purpose? What was it again?

Forget it, it must be something unimportant. Defeating Jonouchi is more important right now!

"Hey! Wait a minute!"

"Don't worry! Miss Peacock Dance! I will definitely prove you wrong!"

Ignoring the peacock's attempt to persuade him to stay, Ba Long left without looking back. If his dashing figure were paired with a sunset scene, a bit of sand and some tumbleweeds, he might really look like a fearless Western cowboy.

"This person... might really need to see a doctor..."

In reality, what Mai Kongjaku was trying to say was that even if Baron really defeated Jonouchi, all that awaited him was Mai Kongjaku challenging him to avenge Jonouchi, not giving him a chance to pursue her...

A simp will end up with nothing—unless he stops being a simp.

……

Backstage, after a thrilling duel, Leyou was adjusting his deck.

In the duel just now, he was brutally beaten by Philvo because his deck was built entirely according to the OCG competitive style, which is to ensure a minimum performance level.

As a result, when he faced Philvonia with his Iaijutsu Flash Blade, he was instantly killed by a single Iaijutsu attack dealing -8000 damage, which was quite frustrating.

When dueling with Filvo and the others, he usually builds his deck according to the OCG style, partly to maintain his feel for the game, and partly to avoid relying too much on those mindless, overpowered cards.

True duelists must possess flexible thinking and the wisdom to find a glimmer of hope in dire situations.

However, when playing against other people, you don't need to pay attention to these trivial things.

In a duel that could determine the fate of the world, of course you'll take whatever you have!

You're allowed to print fake cards, but I'm not allowed to use banned cards?

"Strange, where did Ella and Yuki-onna go... Oh, right, they're supposed to be opponents in the next round? I have to go check on them!"

"I love watching women fight!"

"You're really something... I'll punch you!"

Philvo gave Leyou a light punch, though it was more like playful banter. After his fist was caught, the two exchanged a glance, nodded slightly, and then Philvo left, leaving Leyou alone.

In a place teeming with people, the sudden appearance of an aura that doesn't belong to humans is all too obvious.

Moreover, Philvo had been monitoring the entire Seahorse Park all along, and Dartz, who had arrived here using magical means, was unaware that she had already been exposed to surveillance.

This is a victory for technology!

While it was said that he left, Philvo simply changed his form, entered the virtual world, and then returned here as a data stream. He also invited a large number of currently available elves to come and watch.

If Dartz does anything unsportsmanlike during a duel, the spectators can swarm him—as a spirit of the Duel Monsters, he is part of the duel and should naturally be reasonable; it's not appropriate to attack him outside of the duel.

However, they can also become the guardians of the rules and carry out a proper enforcement of justice when they encounter someone who breaks the rules.

At this moment, Dartz, who was on his way here, had no idea that he had gone from being the hunter to the hunted.

After all, the best hunters often appear as the prey.

……

"You are Jonouchi Katsuya?"

On the arena, Baron crossed his arms and squinted at the city, asking a question.

"Oh? So you do know my name!"

Jōnei was somewhat smug. He had always been remembered as a background figure, and he never expected that someone would actually know his name today.

"Of course I know!" Baron's eyebrows furrowed with a hint of disdain. "Since you are Mai Kotori's girlfriend, Katsuya Jonouchi, then according to our agreement, after I defeat you, I will be qualified to pursue Mai Kotori!"

"what?"

"what?"

"What's wrong with the dance?"

"And what about my boyfriend?"

"Are you sure you haven't mistaken me for someone else? I don't understand what you're saying!"

His brain seemed to freeze, and after racking his brains without any results, Jonouchi looked at Baron with a bewildered expression and asked.

However, the two were not on the same page. When they asked each other questions in cross-server chat, they ended up talking at cross purposes.

After several fruitless exchanges, Jonouchi's intuition suddenly kicked in. He looked down at the audience and saw that Mai the Peacock was giving him a cheering gesture.

"I get it! Wu must dislike this guy but doesn't want to reject him directly, so she's using the excuse that I'm her boyfriend to get me to deal with him!"

"As a dance partner, it's my duty to do this!"

He never even considered why it had to be him, and not someone else.

√That's how straight men are, hopeless.

Thinking he understood everything, Jonouchi turned to Mai, who was standing below the stage, and waved, saying, "Don't worry, Mai! I will definitely defeat him!"

This exchange naturally caught the attention of Balong, who, being a cross-server communicator, immediately mistook their actions for a romantic exchange between lovers.

It was so sour that he wished he could eat a few lemons.

"I...can't take it anymore!"

"Jonouchi! I challenge you to a duel! I will utterly defeat you! I will annihilate you!!!"

"Alright! Bring it on!"

"Duel!"

Chapter 153 I'm not the kind of person who duels using only dice!

When two men in the prime of their lives meet and argue over a woman, their clash is like a collision of planets.

[Within the city: 1 point]

[Baron: 6 o'clock]

Some of the extreme scores made those who thought Jōnei's success was all luck think they were seeing things.

Even Baron and Mai were no exception; they had never seen Jonouchi lose when rolling for points.

"Ha! It seems even my lucky goddess, who has always been on my side, isn't protecting you this time!"

"Since you're so pitiful, I'll let you have the first move!"

Baron felt completely confident!

If someone who relies on luck has run out of luck, how much more can he lose!

"Tch... I'm going to defeat you in this match and prove that I don't rely on luck, I also have great strength!"

"My turn, draw a card!"

Full of confidence, the man in the dungeon drew his starting hand and the card he was about to draw this turn. After seeing his hand, his expression became somewhat subtle.

"this..."

"What's wrong!" Baron noticed Jonouchi's hesitation and provoked him, "You made some grand pronouncements, but you can't prove anything at all!"

"This is so annoying! I don't need your help!"

I'll show you what I'm made of!

Without further hesitation, Jonouchi took a deep breath and placed a magic card on the Duel Disk.