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

He has always been a self-important person.

Unlike Lilith, whose background is complicated, he has both parents alive and well, comes from a wealthy family, and has received the best elite education since childhood.

This fostered in him an exceptionally tolerant and patient personality towards people and things—as long as his bottom line wasn't crossed, he was practically a perfect gentleman.

Even someone as composed as him, if he encountered someone who inexplicably came to provoke him and ultimately lost to him, he could not hide his contempt and mockery even if he maintained politeness.

As the saying goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul.

So, when he met You Yang's gaze just now and saw those clear and calm eyes, Kairos felt as if a hard part of his heart had shattered.

He understood that he had lost this battle, not only in the duel.

In terms of moral character, he also suffered a complete defeat.

Vivian looked away as Kelos's slightly desolate yet still upright figure disappeared at the end of the path.

She turned around and looked at the boy beside her who was casually straightening his sleeves, and finally couldn't help but break the brief silence.

"You Yang, do you really... want to become the master of the 'Celestial Arbiter'?"

Vivian's voice held a hint of hesitation and inquiry. A gentle breeze ruffled the hair at her temples, but it couldn't hide the confusion in her eyes.

After all, Lilith had previously told her privately that You Yang himself didn't seem to have much interest in taking over this huge organization.

The reason I traveled all this way to the Free Federation was largely because I could not refuse Tiandao Lian's earnest request.

Therefore, the overwhelming sense of dominance that You Yang displayed during the duel made Vivian feel a little uncomfortable.

However, on second thought, Vivian felt that even if You Yang had really fallen for him, it would be perfectly reasonable.

As someone involved in the matter, even though she usually doesn't care much about family affairs, she is well aware of the astonishing weight behind the name "Celestial Arbitrator".

It was not just a name, but a commercial and violent empire built by four major families over a century.

He controls more than a dozen top dueling academies scattered across the states of the Free Federation, monopolizes the patented technologies of countless genius inventors like Kairos, and possesses a vast array of rare card resources.

Its total assets are so enormous that they are an astronomical figure that cannot be measured in numbers.

This behemoth has been able to stand strong to this day not only because of its formidable strength, but also because of its active involvement in public welfare and protection of ordinary people, which has earned it a high reputation in every city.

Otherwise, this piece of juicy, tender meat would probably have been devoured by those greedy wolves long ago.

You Yang may not have had any concept of these things before, but now that he has seen just the tip of the iceberg, his mindset has changed, and it is only natural that he wants to grasp this supreme power in his own hands.

However, just as Vivian finished her self-conquest, You Yang's soft laughter interrupted her thoughts.

"Huh? Me?"

You Yang pointed to his nose, a genuine look of surprise on his face, even finding it somewhat amusing:

"Become the master of the 'Celestial Arbiter'? Why should I do something so thankless?"

"Huh?" Vivian was stunned.

You Yang crossed his arms behind his head, gazing at the distant azure sky, his tone languid and clear:

"Of course I know that what I'm seeing now is just the tip of the iceberg of this behemoth."

"If we can really acquire it, it will indeed bring countless resources and conveniences."

As he said this, his eyes turned slightly cold, revealing a clear-headed understanding of the ways of the world:

"But on what grounds?"

"A century-old business built up by generations of hard work, with its intricate network of interests, was inexplicably handed over to an outsider like me just because I might possess some kind of 'divine power'?"

You Yang's lips curled into a sarcastic smile:

“I haven’t even talked about succession yet, and ‘old-fashioned’ people like Kelos have already come knocking on my door. If I actually agree, I can imagine what awaits me: endless internal strife, power struggles, and countless troubles.”

"At that time, I'm afraid I won't get real power. Instead, I'll be put on the hot seat and become a 'puppet emperor' used to stabilize people's hearts. I'd have to be a mascot and take the blame. I'd be crazy to suffer like that."

You Yang flexed his wrists, his eyes gleaming with confidence:

“I, You Yang, am not disabled. I have hands and feet, and I have enough strength.”

"I can get what I want with my own hands. Why should I pick up a 'crown' that someone else gives me?"

Actually, besides Tiandao Ren's request, there was another, more personal reason why he specifically chose to come to Raleigh City in the Free Federation this time—

That is, Xie Wan'an gave him a special "identity".

Previously, You Yang showed great interest in the origin of the card [I:P. Lena the Prom]. Without saying a word, Xie Wan'an transferred the shares of the VTB company that gave her the card to You Yang's name.

Anyway, that small company had long since become defunct in the fierce market competition, and Xie Wan'an was only keeping it around to support the two employees who worked there.

Since You Yang is interested, it's the same to let him stay with a different boss. It's a good way to boost his favorability, so why not?

Compared to that vast empire rife with intrigue and backstabbing, You Yang was more interested in this small, struggling company on the verge of bankruptcy.

To be precise, I'm interested in those two employees.

After listening to You Yang's insightful and straightforward analysis, Vivian's mouth dropped open slightly, her eyes filled with surprise. She hadn't expected that this seemingly carefree young man had a clearer understanding of the situation than anyone else.

Chapter 236 The Six Beings and Guardians of the Virtual World!

"Since you have absolutely no desire to inherit... then why didn't you just tell Kelos that directly?"

Vivian glanced worriedly in the direction where Kairos had left, her brow furrowing slightly.

“I can tell that although Kelos verbally admitted defeat and left, his pride was not broken.”

He was actually not convinced.

"If you don't make things clear, he or the people behind him will probably find another excuse to cause you trouble."

Upon hearing Vivian's concerns, You Yang simply shrugged indifferently, casually brushed off non-existent dust from his sleeves, and his face was full of nonchalance.

Why bother explaining it?

You Yang's cynical smile deepened: "He started this trouble himself, so let him go back and sulk. I'm not his counselor."

As he spoke, he crossed his arms behind his head, gazing at the distant, drifting clouds on the horizon, his tone as relaxed as if he were discussing tomorrow's weather:

"Anyway, I won't be staying here for too long."

"Once I've fulfilled my promise to Tiandao Lian here, I plan to leave. By then, the world will be vast and open. If he can still find me anywhere, then he'll be truly remarkable."

You Yang already had a plan in mind.

Besides that agreement, he also needed to confirm whether the two people at the nearly bankrupt VTB company were the same two he remembered.

If not, then consider it a misunderstanding, and then you can wander around this vast Free Federation to thoroughly explore and understand this somewhat wondrous world.

Didn't someone say that?

The best way to understand a world is to go and see it for yourself.

Upon hearing You Yang's remarks, which had a distinctly "scumbag" quality, Vivian was slightly taken aback, then a helpless yet knowing smile appeared on her lips.

"It seems that this seemingly harmless young man is definitely not a naive and innocent person..."

Vivian chuckled inwardly. This was clearly a deliberate attempt to humiliate Kelos and the restless forces behind him.

This aloof and enigmatic attitude is actually the best form of camouflage.

However, this has nothing to do with her. Just as You Yang said, it was Kairos who insisted on walking into the line of fire, and now that she's been hit, she can only stand at attention.

"So, once you feel better..."

Vivian looked at You Yang, who was stretching comfortably in the sunlight, his joints cracking, and asked with a smile:

Would you like another bowl?

You Yang's movements froze instantly. He then touched his now flattened belly and nodded without hesitation:

"want!"

Although the duel just now seemed easy, it required intense concentration, and combined with the previous exertion, that mere bowl of noodles had long since been completely digested.

Far from the bustling alleyways, in the heart of the Free Federation's prosperous capital.

Inside the top-floor conference room of a towering skyscraper that seemed to overlook all living beings, the atmosphere was as cold and gloomy as an ice cellar.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows shut out the noise from the outside world, and the interior was dimly lit, with only a few beams of cold light shining on the mysterious figures around the round table.

"'Dark Dragon Emperor' Ken Ford... has been killed."

The silence was broken by a man wearing an exquisite snake-shaped mask.

Andromarius peered through the eye holes of his mask at the data that had just been transmitted back to the screen in front of him, a cold, playful smile playing on his lips.

"But isn't this just the way it should be?"

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic "tap, tap" sound, his tone revealing an indifferent acceptance:

“That being is someone who can even deal with ‘gods’. A mere Dark Dragon Emperor is nothing more than a slightly stronger ant in front of him, so naturally he could not possibly be his match.”

Upon hearing Andromalius's words, everyone sitting around the round table fell silent, and no one uttered a word of rebuttal.

There wasn't even a hint of regret.

Because everyone knows very well that the arrogant Ken Ford was nothing more than a tool used by the organization to test the waters and gauge You Yang's strength from the very beginning.

Ken Ford was already a discarded pawn after his defeat in the internal competition with Andro Marius. Sending him to his death now is nothing more than "making use of trash," and failure is the only natural outcome.

On the contrary, his death was highly valuable—at least it confirmed a crucial piece of intelligence for the organization:

The person who is rumored to have killed the earthbound god Veracocha Raska is indeed You Yang.

"Alright, now that the result has been confirmed and the higher-ups have already given their word."

At the head of the round table, a man wearing a silver mermaid mask slowly spoke. His voice was deep and resonant, carrying an unquestionable, absolute authority that instantly silenced all whispers:

"Since it was indeed him who did it, the organization should refrain from provoking him for the time being."

"Let's avoid the topic of this 'godslayer' from now on."

Upon hearing this, Andromalus, who had been fiddling with his fingers, was startled, and his pupils contracted slightly.

He knew all too well what kind of lunatics he was in.

This group of people are so arrogant that they don't even respect the head of state and disregard laws and rules.

But now, just because they've confirmed You Yang's strength, this group of lunatics actually feel a sense of apprehension towards that young man?