Duels should be played with a smile.

Furthermore, the chain works by reacting later and arriving first. After the effect of returning to the deck is dealt with, it is only then that the effect of Infernal Flame Demon takes effect, by which time Infernal Flame Cannon is already in the deck.

At times like this, there's no need to consider the card being searched.

"I'm searching for [Perpetual Fire Cannon]!"

With a casual slam of the cannon shut, Gui Liu's storytelling finally came to an end.

He raised his head and looked at Octoris, his gaze indifferent and detached... as if he were looking at a dead person.

"The effect of the Hundred-Eyed Dragon is the same as the effect of the copy of the Priestess. You can Tribute 1 face-up DARK monster on your field to inflict 800 LP damage to your opponent."

"What?!" Octoris exclaimed for the first time, vaguely understanding Guiliu's plan... and it seemed a little too late.

Octoris's face grew increasingly dark as she rapidly recalled the entire process that had just taken place.

"It seems you've figured it out." Kiryu tapped lightly on the duel disk, tapping where the trigger should have been.

In the center of the duel disk, a dark gun barrel was pointed directly at Octoris.

"I have won this duel."

"I've already won before you can take away my satisfaction."

"I prefer to demonstrate the truth through simple actions rather than words."

boom--

A gunshot rang out.

The smoke of gunpowder filled the air.

A blank card fell to the ground.

Chapter 41 Ha, so small

"Ugh... what's going on lately? Why are there so many strange and unusual things I've never seen before, and why did they all suddenly appear at this time?"

The invincible heroes and monsters swarmed forward and defeated a Faceless One who had suddenly appeared and blocked their path for some unknown reason. Jaden scratched his head in annoyance, complaining about his recent misfortunes.

Hubert appeared around him, picked up a blank card from where the Faceless One had disappeared, and handed it over: "Don't you think this situation is very similar to what happened to you before?"

Now that you mention it...it does seem true!

Judai examined the blank card and, finding it no different from the ones he had obtained before, didn't think much of it and casually put it in his pocket.

Anyway, after a while, these blank cards will become normal, usable cards, and then we can check what they look like.

During this time, Jaden wandered the borders of the fused dimensions, silently driving away those Faceless Ones who appeared in these remote areas.

Just as he had guessed, dealing with these guys would be a piece of cake for him, but for these Faceless Ones to deal with the locals of this area would be about the same level of difficulty as him dealing with the Faceless Ones.

A few days ago, Winged Kuriboh, who went to deliver the message, returned. However, it will probably take some time before the academy can send people to deal with these situations. Even though Jaden really wants to go to other regions and dimensions to see if there are similar situations, he can't leave for the time being.

After resting for a while, Jaden picked up his backpack and prepared to continue to the next location. Just then, it started to rain.

"this..."

Raindrops fell into his palm, and Jaden's face instantly turned ugly. He grabbed the winged Kuriboh that had come out to protect him from the wind and stuffed it into his arms. He then called out to Huber and quickly ran to a somewhat dilapidated abandoned hut not far away.

"What is it this time?"

Without even changing their wet clothes, Jaden and Ubel took turns on guard, summoning Dark Claw and Zero to keep watch over the surrounding area.

He couldn't help but be nervous... because the raindrops that had just fallen were scarlet.

There was no smell of fresh blood, but the deep crimson color was enough to make one feel dizzy just by looking at it.

"What...love that brings such joy!"

A seductive female voice rang out from all directions, and Judai felt a chill run down his spine. He searched around for the owner of the voice, but to no avail.

The next second, that alluring voice resounded directly in his heart.

"Ah, what beautiful love, Jaden Yuki. I can feel that your heart is full of love for all things, but I am even more curious as to why you are so freely expressing your love while rejecting the love that others give you?"

Judai's body stiffened slightly at that moment, and he did not answer the question.

He didn't know how to answer.

He vaguely understood the implied meaning of the question, but precisely because of this, he was even more at a loss for how to answer it.

Out of the corner of her eye, Judai glanced at Huber beside her. While feeling reassured, she also sensed a bit of confusion.

“Judai?” Hubert noticed Judai’s gaze.

He was very attentive and sensitive to everything concerning the ten generations.

"It's nothing, just be careful. This enemy is a bit unusual."

"Yes, I will... You are the one who needs to be more careful; your importance far outweighs mine."

At this moment, neither of them said anything superfluous; their communication conveyed a sense of unspoken understanding.

"Oh my, this love is so irresistible... I can't wait to enjoy this intoxicating love."

Under the watchful gaze of Jaden and the questioning look of Ubel, a blood-red figure appeared in the dilapidated little house.

Appearing between the two, it separates Jaden and Hubert.

"You bastard..." Hubel spotted the enemy immediately. When he saw this woman, whose appearance was beyond even being described as supernatural, standing between himself and Judai, he felt a surge of inexplicable anger.

The next second, His form vanished instantly and then reappeared immediately.

Vanished from its spot, it reappeared in front of Judai—its normally folded bat wings were now fully extended, their purpose quite simple and clear.

To stop the woman who had designs on Jaden, and at the same time, to block Jaden's view of the scantily clad, shameless woman.

Furthermore, because He was standing between the two of them, once Jaden's view was blocked, all Jaden could see was His back.

Judai slightly turned his head, bypassing the bat wings, glanced at the stunning woman, and then looked away.

Who are you?

“You can call me Vanareg, but it doesn’t matter at all.”

The woman named Vanareg lightly stroked her alluring red lips with her blood-stained fingertips, revealing her seductive posture. At the same time, the large patches of blood on her body added a touch of danger to her allure—making her even more tempting.

Wana Regg's actions were all observed by Huber, who already harbored hostility towards this suddenly appearing woman. At this moment, he protected Judai like a mother protecting her cubs.

"Oh dear, there's no need to be so wary. I just smelled a love that was more intense than a thousand-year-old wine, so I wanted to come and savor it."

Under the bewildered gaze of Jaden, Vanareg did something unexpected.

She... pulled out a duel disk.

"You should have said so earlier!" Judai breathed a sigh of relief.

"If it's just a duel, I'm ready anytime!"

Heroes fear no challenge! Nor will they desert their posts!

No matter who the enemy is, as long as it's a duel, Jaden Yuki will have no fear!

No matter what tricks or schemes the opponent may have, as long as you defeat them in a duel, everything else will be fine!

“It’s not just a duel, you know~” Vanareg held up a finger and placed it on her red lips, whispering seductively.

"If you lose... let me think..."

As her beautiful eyes darted around, a captivating smile appeared on Vanareg's lips.

Her gaze shifted between Judai and Huber, and the next second, she clapped her hands cheerfully.

"I've got it! How about... you two use the love between you as the stakes!"

"If I lose, then everything I have will belong to you..."

"You're dreaming! Don't get your hopes up and try to cling to Judai!" Hubel interrupted Vanareg's words sharply and rebuked her.

Having just been pulled aside by Jaden, she now stood resolutely in front of him again, giving Vanareg no chance whatsoever.

They don't give you any chance.

"Well... it's up to you. If I lose, whatever you say goes. But if I win, the love between you will belong to me."

"How about that? Isn't it a great deal? You only need to pay a negligible amount..."

“But I refuse!” Judai said in a chilling voice.

Jaden was puzzled as to how something as conceptual as love could be used as a bargaining chip in a dark duel. However, as a person who values ​​emotions, even if it was something as awkward as the love between him and Hubert, he would never so easily agree to use it as a wager.

Seeing that Vanareg still seemed unwilling to give up, Jaden added, "Let's change the terms. This is something we can't accept under any circumstances."

Judai didn't notice at all that Hubert, whom he had pulled aside, seemed a little off... probably because he was too excited.

“Heh…humans are always so sentimental…” Vanareg waved her hand somewhat listlessly, then suddenly, she thought of something she found very interesting.

"In that case, let's make an equal exchange. Surely you won't have any objections then? I'll use myself as the wager, and you'll use yourself. It's fair and reasonable, isn't it?"

Without much thought, Judai shook his head and said, "These conditions are even less sincere..."

“I agree!” Hubert replied resolutely.

Under the rather astonished gaze of Judai, Hubert shook his head at him and stepped forward.

"I agree to your terms, but I am the one who pays the wager, and I am also the one who will duel with you!"

This unexpected situation caused Jaden to frown and also made Vanareg somewhat dissatisfied. However, Vanareg could tell that although Jaden seemed worried, he did not resolutely stop Hubert.

"Actually..." Judai really wanted to say that he had been keeping this strange woman, who seemed to have something wrong with her, company for so long just to buy some time and see if he could wait for reinforcements to arrive so they could have a righteous brawl, but he just couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Fine, since you've already made up your mind, I won't try to stop you any further. In short, better safe than sorry... I don't want my partners, who have been with me for generations, to be separated because of me this time."

"Tenth generation..."

"It's rare to see you so determined, I can't spoil your fun..." Judai scratched his head and looked up at the sky.

In short, be extra careful.

"Well, I will."

Just like soldiers receiving immense encouragement before going into battle, Hubert was now in full force!

At this moment, Hubert is invincible!

Before Vanareg could have any more time to think, a menacing duel disk had already appeared on Hubbell's demonic arm.