Duels should be played with a smile.

However, from a certain perspective, it does fit the name "Eternal Calamity".

Eternity is a concept; only after the consciousness of "pleasure" was born did things beyond the original instincts come into being.

Wisdom always understands better than mere instinct how to utilize the resources at hand.

The true eternal catastrophe is far beyond what a small K can withstand. K only managed to get the situation into what it is today because of a stroke of luck.

If that's the case, then Leyou is the final boss, which isn't entirely unreasonable.

"you..."

K's expression changed slightly. After Leyou said those words, he sensed something unusual. He, who had originally held the initiative, had silently fallen into an absolute disadvantage.

"I thought I was already valuing you enough, but I never imagined you needed to be valued far more than I thought..."

"Since you're so eager... then I'll grant your wish!"

"No matter how powerful you are, at least in this next game, you'll be of no use whatsoever except for the game itself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the huge chessboard that had been placed between the two of them suddenly disappeared.

The ground shimmered with light, and was covered with crystalline patterns, giving it a futuristic feel, as if it were lines etched with countless crystallizations of human wisdom.

Without a sound, all sorts of scenes appeared in the surroundings, which were originally nothing but darkness.

The appearance of light made Leyou squint and raise his hand to shield himself from the sunlight. After he adjusted to the sudden brightness and could see the things around him clearly, he couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

This scene isn't particularly special... it's just the entrance to that card shop in Domino City back then.

"That's interesting... Come to think of it, since I came to this world, I haven't had much time to truly relax. The only time I could be considered truly relaxed was during the period after the Duel City ended, when I was doing nothing in the card shop."

That period wasn't very long, but it left a deep impression on Leyou's memory.

During that time, I would play until I was tired and then sleep until I felt comfortable and then get up. The dragon maids took care of the trivial matters of life. Apart from occasionally contacting Kaiba to discuss some things, I only needed to watch the duelists with smiles on their faces in the shop, feel the joy they felt in the duels, and other emotions that were more worth experiencing.

If you get bored, you can play a couple of rounds by yourself. If you don't want to play with them, you can find Yuki-onna, Ella, or Philvo to have a tense and exciting duel at the airport, so that you can regain a little bit of motivation after being filled with laziness and slackness, and not become a complete couch potato.

During that time, Leyou hardly needed to think about any worries. All she had to do was play happily with Yuki-onna, Ella, and Philvo, and enjoy the wonderful life.

During that time, he experienced many wonderful things that he had never experienced before through the Snow Woman, Ella, and Philvo.

That period was the most relaxing time for Leyou, and also the time when Leyou's soul was most satisfied.

He was never a materialistic person; he sought spiritual pleasure and fulfillment.

During that time... without his knowledge or attention, he silently made up for some of the things he lacked.

He wasn't really a human being after all; he was merely something left behind by some great being at a certain time, which became a consciousness after countless ages.

"I really liked that period of time, and I really liked using this location as the venue for the final duel."

"Then I hope you'll enjoy the upcoming duel."

With a somewhat indifferent and ambiguous tone, K didn't linger any longer. With a device in his left hand, a simple, unadorned, original version of the Duel Disk appeared on K's arm.

He cheated horizontally, making a clenching motion in the air with his right hand, and a stack of cards appeared out of thin air in his right hand as well.

"Come on, let the duel begin."

Place the deck into the Duel Disk, and K stands still, assuming a duel-ready stance.

"Then... let's go."

With his right hand on his chest, a flash of light appeared, and a giant jade-colored sword materialized in Leyou's hand.

Grasping the hilt of the sword, Leyou aimed the blade at his left hand and thrust it forcefully.

The massive blade did not sever his arm. The moment the blade touched his fingertips, the entire greatsword transformed back into light, enveloping Leyou's left arm as if he were wearing armor, turning it into a sword-shaped dueling disk adorned with emerald crystals.

The crystal in his heart projected a complete deck of cards, which Leyou used to place into the Duel Disk, facing K directly.

"Duel!"

"Duel!"

The shouts from both sides signaled the start of the duel.

Two dice appeared between the two men and were tossed high into the air.

The dice spun wildly in the air, and no one knew which side they would land on.

No... there's no need to know the dice roll anymore.

Because after the dice rose into the air, they flew higher and higher until they disappeared from the two people's sight.

K had already drawn five cards on his own.

You cannot draw cards before the order of play in a duel is determined.

"This duel... will not be an ordinary, simple duel," K said indifferently, seemingly unsurprised by the current situation.

Two plumes of black mist rose from K's right hand; they were two props he had kept all along.

Moreover, as K took out his item, his Duel Disk also changed. The original Duel Disk, which was just the first generation style, disappeared instantly along with his deck, vanishing into thin air. Only five cards floating in front of K indicated that the duel was still ongoing.

"Tsk... It seems that my expectations of you were just wishful thinking."

Perhaps it was because of K's overly nonchalant attitude, or perhaps it was out of trust in the ritual of dueling, even though K had cheated quite a bit, Leyou thought that since this was the final duel, it should be decided in the most straightforward, direct, fair and just way.

In the end... I can only say I was overthinking it.

"This isn't like those previous games where it was just child's play and winning or losing didn't matter," K continued calmly, showing absolutely no shame for his blatant cheating.

"I will give my all in a duel that I must win, and I will not hesitate to use any means necessary."

"Only on this point..."

"I...have a clear conscience."

If K's expression hadn't remained unchanged, Leyou could have easily imagined a blond, handsome man righteously proclaiming, "My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are just."

"You're already like this... what else can I say?" Leyou shrugged and spread his hands.

"Since you're already like this, I have no choice but to go along with you."

"Please begin your performance, Mr. Konami, no, shouldn't I call you... Mr. Honest and Clear Conscience now?"

Despite Leyou's taunts, K remained unmoved: "Words are useless; only final victory can determine everything."

"If you are willing to surrender now, I will not continue to target you... As long as you are willing to leave this world and let me complete my mission smoothly, I can forgive and forget."

"Save your breath," Le You said sarcastically, his eyes full of contempt.

"From the moment your mission was to destroy this world and use it as fuel to create a new one, you have been my enemy."

“I am not just a duelist passing by, I am also the embodiment of the concept of possibility, an existence called ‘Eternity’.”

A huge humanoid phantom flashed past behind Leyou, and Leyou instantly exuded a divine majesty.

K frowned slightly. The fleeting divine figure made him feel somewhat uncomfortable, but he could not back down at this moment.

Or rather, from the moment he was born, he only had one path: to fulfill his mission.

Because he is the manifestation of the will of those beings, a projection of their desire to achieve their goals.

In the primordial universe, those people might also be doing the same things as him, in the same way as in that world.

"If we're talking about possibilities... this world has already entered its final stage. It's precisely because the possibilities in this world are decreasing that I've appeared here, using this world to ignite more possibilities for the new world."

"This allows for more possible behaviors, and you don't need to stop them."

Leyou raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that K would refute him from this angle.

"No, it's absolutely necessary."

A blank Duel Monster card and a thick book appeared in front of Leyou. As he pinched the blank card between his two fingers, the book automatically turned to the latest page.

"This is a magical world, a world full of unknown possibilities. I don't know from what perspective you judge that this world has entered its final stage, but in my eyes, it still exudes a vibrant vitality."

"As long as new cards are being created, this world is full of infinite possibilities."

The blank card in Leyou's hand kept changing its appearance.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Dark Magician, Kuriboh, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Exodia...

Winged Man, Hot Girl, Neo-Universe Man, Armed Dragon, Cyber ​​Dragon...

Stardust Dragon, Black Rose Dragon, Trident Dragon...

Hope, Galaxy Eye, Number Card...

Heterochromatic eyes, entertainment partner, majestic monster, Zodiac...

Code Talker, Mischievous Fairy Star, Reincarnated Flame Beast, Gun Barrel...

These cards, created as Duel Monsters evolved, are a testament to the possibilities of this world.

Even after that, due to many reasons, some of the original possibilities have come to an end, but this other world still has its own brilliance.

Sky Striker, Slasher, Trap Hollow, Half-Dragon Maid, Magician, Golden Country, Dragon's Radiance, Wind-Traveling Bird, Mark, Pearl Tears, Kusha's Wrathful Clan...

These names all speak of the rich and varied possibilities that this world holds, and of the many unfinished stories that still exist.

Even though many cards don't leave a very good impression, every duelist hopes that the world can still shine with more unique and dazzling brilliance.

"Whether there are still more possibilities in this world, I think I know better than you."

"Enough talk, let's settle this with your cheating duel!"

"Heh... then so be it."

K had already taken the initiative, and knowing what he had done, K no longer believed that the duel could have any other outcome.

If you've cheated to this extent and still can't win, then you really have no reason to exist.

"My turn!"

"Let's start with a [Pot of Greed] and truly feel its simple yet powerful force!"

A hideously ugly green jug appeared on the field, and at that moment, Leyou felt a little tired.

"They start with this kind of thing... Anyone who didn't know better would think I was playing a no-restriction match..."

"But to be fair, even the no-restriction matches didn't feel as scary as this one."

"However, out of respect, I can't remain indifferent... Activate [Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring], no drawing allowed!"

That woman is never late!