Yu-Gi-Oh!: This isn't a duel!

That was Youyang in the past.

Or rather, it's that weak and helpless self deep within him that never truly disappeared, that always hid in a corner.

"This... is your own 'elf realm'."

The person opposite, "Youyang," spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and dry, as if he were chewing on rough sand:

"That is—your world."

……

In the real world, the Raleigh City Guild.

You Yang disappeared in an instant, so fast that no one had time to react.

One second he was standing there, the next second, that living person vanished into thin air.

By the time everyone realized something was wrong, You Yang had already disappeared.

Where he had stood, only a dark, ominous mist remained, slowly dissipating.

"Gallu!!!"

A roar filled with extreme rage suddenly exploded!

Lilith's beautiful eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and countless thick, ferocious thorny plants grew wildly with her rage, instantly piercing through the floor and walls!

An indescribable, terrifying power erupted from her petite body without reservation, sweeping across the entire dueling arena like a storm!

"Roar--!"

With a deafening roar, a blood-red rose dragon composed entirely of thorny brambles and blood-like energy charged out from the wildly growing vines beneath Lilith's feet!

Its ferocious dragon head stared intently at Garru opposite it, spewing out suffocating pollen and killing intent!

Chen Yuexi and Chen Yuan, who were standing to the side, also had their expressions change drastically.

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Yuexi quickly pulled out the five sealed cards from her bosom.

In an instant, an ancient and tyrannical demonic pressure erupted from her slender body like a mountain.

The golden light faintly outlined the phantom of a giant bound by chains behind her, and the oppressive feeling even made the surrounding air feel heavy and viscous.

On the other side, crimson flames, like a sentient shield, swirled and burned wildly around Garru.

The flames crackled and popped as the thorny vines that tried to entwine around it, instantly turning them to ashes.

At this moment, Garru's expression was extremely ugly.

Although he is usually a bit rough around the edges, he is definitely not stupid.

He was completely baffled as to how You Yang had disappeared.

But it is an undeniable fact that You Yang disappeared into thin air right before everyone's eyes after their duel.

Was the duel something he proposed, or was he forcing him to do it?

Unless You Yang can suddenly appear out of thin air, he's destined to take the blame for this!

Damn it!

The veins on Garru's forehead bulged, like angry earthworms writhing.

He cursed inwardly, hoping he would never catch the mastermind behind You Yang's disappearance.

Otherwise... he would definitely tear that bastard to pieces!

However, the most pressing issue right now is finding a way to appease this "little tyrant" who has completely gone berserk.

Normally, it's that guy named Tendou Ren who's always by Lilith's side, and he can barely keep her temper in check.

Now that guy isn't here, how are we going to handle this situation?

The appraiser and the manager, hiding in the corner, watched the two sides locked in a tense standoff, seemingly about to tear the building down at any moment, and felt utterly miserable.

If these two sides really start fighting, they could really tear this union hall to smithereens!

Moreover, they don't even dare to breathe loudly now, since the person disappeared on their territory.

The two sides are currently in a tense standoff, on the verge of exploding. If they dare to speak now, and both sides happen to shift their attention to these two unfortunate souls...

That would be truly the end.

If it were anyone else causing trouble, it would be one thing, but these two people present were the most hot-tempered and unreasonable among the two behemoths, "The Arbitrator" and "Horizon"!

"Quickly... call 'Horizon'..."

The silver-haired appraiser, his hands trembling, pulled out his phone and dialed the emergency contact number for the "arbitrator's" senior management. Then, he lowered his voice and urged the manager beside him frantically.

The manager was also pale-faced, nodding frantically as he hurriedly dialed "Horizon's" number.

"Hand him over...!"

Lilith's once beautiful eyes were now bloodshot, and she practically forced out those words through clenched teeth, each one filled with endless chill and murderous intent.

"Calm down! I really didn't take him away!"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Garru could only passively manipulate the flames to defend himself, parrying the vines' lashes while shouting loudly.

But his clumsy tongue simply couldn't explain this supernatural disappearance.

Hearing Garrut still "arguing," Lilith completely lost any interest in speaking.

The terrifying power belonging to the "Rose Witch" within her began to surge without reservation, and countless thorns danced wildly like mad snakes.

She had made up her mind to arrest Garru, the prime suspect, no matter what!

To the arbitrators, You Yang was "that person" whom Tiandao Lian and the others recognized, a being who brought hope.

To her, You Yang was someone who could defeat a god single-handedly.

As long as Youyang exists, people like myself who should have lost their families because of the appearance of that damned god will continue to exist.

Perhaps... there will be far fewer.

Therefore, Youyang absolutely cannot get into trouble!

I... still owe him a formal apology!

Seeing that Lilith was really going to make a move, Chen Yuexi took a deep breath, and the golden light in her eyes began to flash intensely.

A sacred golden five-pointed star pattern slowly took shape on her arm, a manifestation of Exodia's power.

Although she is still a little confused about the specific situation.

However, since Lilith had pointed the finger at the other party, out of trust for her companion, she did not hesitate to believe Lilith's judgment.

You Yang had saved the siblings more than once, so it's possible that the group on the other side was responsible for You Yang's disappearance.

Then... let's take them down! Force them to bring You Yang back!

"Lilith! Are you serious this time?!"

Sensing that deadly threat, the fire in Garru's eyes suddenly turned fierce.

He only refrained from attacking anyone because he felt he was in the wrong.

Could it be that this little girl really thinks of him as some kind of pushover with no temper?!

Just as both sides had accumulated their strength to the peak, about to erupt into a world-destroying war—

"Lilith!"

“Gallu!”

Two urgent yet authoritative calls rang out almost simultaneously from the entrance of the hall, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

"Boss Roland?!"

"Heavenly Lotus?!"

Both of them were startled at the same time and subconsciously turned around to look.

Panting heavily, Tiandao Lian and a middle-aged man wearing a dark green tactical trench coat, with a neat gray-white buzz cut and a face full of vicissitudes and dignity, strode in from outside the door.

"What's going on?!"

"Where's You Yang? Where is he?!"

Tiandao Lian's anxious voice rang out at the entrance of the hall. He couldn't care less about the elegant demeanor he usually maintained, and he didn't even have time to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

His eyes scanned the chaotic hall like radar, trying to spot that familiar figure in the crowd.

He was inside the "Arbitrators" building, busily preparing a grand welcoming ceremony for You Yang.

After all, You Yang is not only a hero who defeated the gods, but also a chosen one who carries the power of the red dragon. His identity is special and cannot be taken lightly.

But he waited and waited, and there was still no sign of You Yang and the others.

Collecting the reward shouldn't take much effort, so surely something must have happened?

Feeling uneasy, he was about to come and check it out himself when he received a distress call from the union just as he reached the door.

His pace quickened, and he practically rushed in.

"It's him!"

Lilith's bloodshot eyes were fixed on Garru across from her, her slender fingers pointing ruthlessly at his nose, her voice sharp and shrill:

"He's the one who made You Yang disappear!"

Upon hearing these words, the gentle and refined expression on Tiandao Lian's face instantly froze, then completely crumbled like a shattered mask.

But he was far more mature and composed than the young Lilith, and he forcibly suppressed the surging anger within him, refraining from unleashing it directly.

Instead, she turned her head and looked at the middle-aged man standing in front of Garru with a cold, emotionless gaze.

"Chief Roland,"

Tiandao Lian's voice was low and suppressed, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

"I need a reasonable explanation."

The man named Roland remained calm and composed. He did not show any anger, but simply nodded slightly before striding up to Garru.

Although Lilith was emotional, she still held back her tears and recounted everything that had just happened to Tiandao Lian in a broken and detailed manner.

After listening to Lilith's story, Roland's thick eyebrows furrowed tightly.