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

"Good job!"

"If we can hold out for these few rounds, even if a god comes, he won't be able to save that kid!"

However, just as Slink and Burke stood still, preparing to face the impending "inevitable" outcome—

Sizzle—!

A piercing crackling sound of electricity suddenly rang out without warning.

The air in the originally dim alley seemed to be sucked out in an instant, and then filled with a terrifying pressure that was so violent that it was suffocating.

Slink's smile froze instantly, a shiver of primal instinct shooting up his spine to the top of his head.

He stiffly raised his head, only to see a scene he would never forget.

The silvery-white arcs of electricity, like wildly dancing silver snakes, swam and exploded wildly around You Yang's body.

His once languid and nonchalant black eyes were now completely replaced by a dazzling yet icy silver light.

That was no longer the gaze one gives to an opponent; it was the look of a god looking down on an ant, of a hunter staring at a dead creature—filled with undisguised, tangible killing intent.

"The sealed cards..."

You Yang spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse, each word like an icicle dredged from a deep, icy pool, carrying a chilling aura that scraped against the eardrums of everyone present:

"Where did you get this from?!"

It was just a question, but it hit Gustav and Slink like a heavy hammer in their hearts.

That aura was terrifying; it was the oppressive presence of someone who had truly experienced mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and been tempered by storms and waves.

These two rats, who only dared to bully the weak in the gutter, were now so frightened that their teeth chattered and their throats felt like they had a wad of cotton stuck in them, unable to utter a single word.

However, for some extremely dull-witted creatures, this terror is completely shielded.

The big, dumb guy, Bok, was completely oblivious to the solidification of the air around him.

"Suck it-"

He sniffed hard, the snot about to drip into his mouth, then casually wiped his face with the back of his hand, getting the disgusting mucus onto his sleeve.

Then, he grinned widely, revealing a set of broken teeth, and chuckled foolishly, saying:

"Of course we stole it! What? Are you scared already?"

He waved the card in his hand, pointing at Youyang, who was bathed in lightning, his tone filled with childlike innocence yet cruel malice:

"It's no use being afraid! Second Brother said that only those of us who are going to do big things deserve to use such powerful cards!"

boom--!!

With each word Bock uttered, the silver lightning surrounding You Yang became more violent.

In the end, the silver lightning almost turned into solid lightning paste, causing the surrounding stone bricks to crack inch by inch.

"..."

The girl who had fallen to the ground behind couldn't help but hug her arms tightly and instinctively took a few steps back.

Even though the killing intent wasn't directed at her, the lingering effects still sent a chill down her spine as a data-driven individual.

You Yang closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the urge to tear the other person apart.

Chapter 269 Unleash the monster on your field! This powerful monster is yours!

He reopened his eyes, his gaze passing over the fool and locking onto Slink in the middle.

"very good."

"Hey you over there, you bespectacled idiot, isn't it time for your turn to end?!"

This is not an inquiry, but an ultimatum.

Slink, locked onto by those silver eyes, felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

He originally wanted to put on a brave front and say a few words, but the moment he met You Yang's gaze, the harsh words that were about to come out of his mouth instantly turned into dry swallowing sounds.

In You Yang's eyes, he saw undisguised murderous intent, a warning of death.

It was as if he would really die if he dared to say another word!

"me……"

Slink lowered his hand tremblingly, and squeezed out a sentence as if he were exhausted:

"I...I'm ending my round."

As the turn of power changed, the big, clueless Bock jumped up excitedly.

"Hehehe! Is it finally my turn?"

"Now—it's my turn!"

"Draw a card!!"

Bok didn't even glance at You Yang, who looked like Thor descending to earth; his eyes were only on the ongoing duel.

He stretched out his filthy, large hand and roughly pulled a card from the top of the deck, a nauseatingly expectant smile on his face.

"Um……"

Burke tilted his huge head and scratched his chin with his grimy fingers, making a rustling sound.

He hesitated for a long time among the cards in his hand before finally, like a child who had discovered a new toy, he suddenly pulled one out and slammed it onto the duel disk:

"Hehe! You're the one I've decided on!"

"I usually summon the [Summoner Monk] in my hand!"

hum-

On the filthy ground of the alley, a pure white magic circle suddenly lit up, its bright light standing out starkly against the surrounding darkness.

Where the light converged, an elderly monk dressed in a deep purple robe and holding a staff slowly appeared.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, surrounded by faint incantations and talismans, appearing solemn and mysterious.

[Summoner Monk] [4-Star] [Dark/Mage Race] [Attack: 800 / Defense: 1600]

"It's not over yet!"

"My second brother taught me that I should squat down when this card comes out!"

Bok sniffed and pointed at the old monk on the field, shouting:

"At this point, the [Summoner Monk]'s entry effect will activate!"

"If this card is Normal or Flip Summoned, this effect is activated. This card is changed to Defense Position."

As the command was given, the old monk in purple robes who had been standing slowly withdrew the magic power from his staff, sat cross-legged, and a layer of light blue defensive light appeared on his body, entering a silent defensive posture.

Immediately afterwards, Bock hurriedly pulled out another card in his hand, shimmering with strange starlight, his face beaming with pride:

"Next! I'll activate the effect of the [Starlight Kuriboh] in my hand!"

You can activate this effect by revealing 1 "Number" Xyz Monster from your Extra Deck to your opponent; Special Summon this card from your hand!

He suddenly held up the extra card, which had already been looked at twice, in front of You Yang, even deliberately leaning forward as if afraid You Yang wouldn't be able to see it clearly:

"Watch closely!"

"What I want to show you is, of course, that amazing [No. 59 The Rebellious Chef]!"

Faced with this almost identical tactical demonstration, You Yang didn't even bother to lift his eyelids.

He maintained that cold posture, and although the silver arcs of electricity around him were restrained, the suppressed killing intent grew stronger, as if watching a clumsy clown trick.

Seeing that Youyang didn't react, Boke wasn't discouraged and continued operating on his own:

"With this, I will Special Summon the Starlight Kuriboh in my hand!"

"Kuri Kuri~!"

With a melodious cry, the third little demon, radiating holy starlight, fluttered its wings and descended.

The pure light shone on Bock's grinning face, looking incredibly incongruous.

【Starlight Kuriboh】【1 Star】【Light/Demon Race】【Attack: 0 / Defense: 0】

"Next comes the follow-up effect of [Starlight Kuriboh]! This card's Level becomes the same as the Rank of the monster shown to the player!"

"The Chef's rank is 4!"

"Therefore—Starlight Kuriboh must also become a 4-star!"

The starlight surged, and four dazzling stars instantly filled the top of the chestnut ball.

【Starlight Kuriboh】【1 star → 4 stars】

Seeing that all the materials on the field were ready, Boke jumped up excitedly, making the ground tremble.

He imitated his two older brothers, brandishing the rusty kitchen knife, and began chanting the nauseating invocation in a solemn tone completely out of character for his intelligence:

"Next, I'll stack the level 4 [Starlight Kuriboh] on the field with the [Summoner Monk]!!"

The two monsters transformed into two streaks of light, one white and one purple, swirling and intertwining before finally crashing into the opened black vortex.

"The glutton will eventually devour himself, while the betrayer will live forever!!"

"Rise again amidst fire and grease!!"

"Come out! My masterpiece!!"

"I Xyz Summon it in Defense Position in the Extra Monster Zone!"

"Because my brothers said they would leave five monster slots for their opponents to show off new tricks!"

"So, come out! Rank 4!!"

"—【No. 59 The Rebellious Chef】!!"

Rumble—!!

This tremor was more intense than the previous two.

A massive fire, like a volcanic eruption, once again engulfed the narrow alley, and billowing black smoke shot straight into the sky.