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

"The three of us combined are no match for just one person on the other side!"

"Not to mention there are still three people on the other side!"

Hearing his elder brother's reprimand, Slink remained silent for a moment, a hint of desolation and confusion showing in his eyes:

"No, brother... I mean, our deck is gone, even our family heirloom [No.] card has been taken away."

He lowered his head, looking at his empty Duel Disk slot, his voice barely audible:

"Do we... have to completely withdraw from the world of dueling from now on?"

Despite their lack of strength and their shady dealings, Slink still harbored a deep love and longing for the very act of "duel."

Their initial plan was to use their family heirloom No cards as collateral to exchange for a basic deck of cards.

But they never expected to install that thing; they originally thought it would be the starting point for them in the dueling world.

Unexpectedly, this was the finish line.

Gustav paused for a moment upon hearing this.

He looked at his dejected second brother, then at his third brother who was still sobbing and wiping away tears, looking completely bewildered, and sighed deeply.

"Ugh……"

"What can we do without cards?"

"This is the price of the weak."

Gustav leaned against the wall dejectedly, pulled a flattened cigarette from his pocket, only to realize his lighter was missing. He gave a wry smile and tossed the cigarette on the ground.

"I never imagined that the three of us brothers, just starting out in the business and wanting to make a name for ourselves, would be thwarted in our very first deal."

"It seems this is fate."

"Forget it, I don't want to."

"I should just go home and become a chef."

At this point, Gustav turned his head and looked at Slink's unwilling expression.

That look pierced his heart as the eldest brother.

He reached out his rough, large hands and patted Slink's shoulder heavily, his tone becoming unusually serious and gentle:

"However, second brother, you are different."

"My third brother and I are not smart or clumsy, so we are probably not suited for this path."

"But you're quick-witted and have a good understanding of tactics, you can do it!"

"After we get home, my third brother and I will work hard to cook."

"Once we make some money, we'll buy you new cards and build new decks!"

Under the dim streetlights, the man who usually looked fierce and menacing had a gentle light shining in his eyes.

"Then, you'll continue the duel, carrying our share!"

Slink suddenly raised his head, his eyes instantly reddening, his voice choked with emotion:

"Big brother..."

Gustav grinned, revealing a set of slightly yellowed teeth, and waved his hand magnanimously:

"Alright! Stop with the nagging! Now—"

"Go home! Eat!"

"Yay, let's eat!"

Bock cheered, and a smile returned to his face.

Following the navigation on his phone, You Yang led the two girls through the bustling streets and finally stopped in front of a seemingly ordinary residential apartment building.

"Um……"

Lena stood downstairs, and her pair of lively mechanical cat ears suddenly twitched twice like radar.

She tilted her head slightly, her nostrils twitching as if she caught a peculiar lingering scent in the air:

"Indeed... I could smell those two guys too, and it was very strong."

Upon hearing this, You Yang and Xiao Ye both turned their heads in surprise, their gazes falling directly on Lena.

You Yang's gaze followed her back down and lingered on the mechanical cat tail that was swaying gently with her breathing.

Emotions aren't just decorative items for being cute; they actually work!

After confirming the location was correct, You Yang led the two into the apartment lobby and pressed the elevator up button according to the detailed address provided by Xie Wan'an.

"Om-"

The low hum of the elevator echoed in the quiet cabin.

Xiaoye stood beside Youyang, watching the red numbers constantly flashing on the screen. She, who was originally calm, felt her heart beat faster involuntarily.

After all, for a sheriff who has always been dedicated to her duties, this was the first time she had ever "blocked the door" in such an unofficial capacity.

"Ding~!"

With a crisp beep, the elevator doors slowly slid open to both sides.

"This should be it."

You Yang stepped out first, his gaze sweeping across the corridor before finally stopping in front of a security door at the end of the corridor.

Since only these two special "unregistered" girls needed to be settled, Xie Wan'an did not make a big fuss. He simply bought a unit in the building as their temporary base in the real world.

You Yang checked the house number again, then stretched out his finger and rang the doorbell.

"Ding-dong-"

Not long after the bell rang, a series of hurried and cheerful footsteps came from inside the house.

"It's here! It's here! It arrived so quickly!"

Accompanied by a sweet, energetic voice, the security door clicked open from the inside.

Wearing a loose set of loungewear, Kisskill poked her head out with an expectant look on her face.

She initially thought it was the takeout she had just ordered, and a bright smile of anticipation for the delicious food still lingered on her face.

However, when she realized that the person standing at the door was not a delivery guy carrying a food box, but a handsome stranger, her beautiful eyes immediately started darting around.

"Who are you?" Kisskill tilted her head, a hint of wariness and doubt flashing in her eyes.

Before You Yang could even introduce himself, a pink afterimage suddenly darted out from behind him!

"Kissgeller! It really was you!"

Lena, like a kitten seeing a loved one, completely disregarded social distancing, nimbly slipped past You Yang, and even went so far as to step over Kisskill and dash into the room.

"Huh?! Lena?!"

Startled by the sudden pink whirlwind, Kisskill instinctively took a half step back, her face filled with surprise.

But as a top-tier virtual idol who also works as a phantom thief, her reaction speed is extremely fast.

She instantly recalled the information she had received earlier, and her gaze quickly locked onto You Yang at the door. The wariness in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by an extremely professional enthusiasm.

"Ah! I understand!"

"So... you're the legendary new boss?"

"Mm." You Yang nodded calmly.

Upon seeing the client nod in confirmation, Kisskill's expression instantly switched seamlessly from that of a puzzled passerby to that of a top-notch customer service representative.

She rubbed her hands together, a signature, overly sweet, fawning smile appearing on her face, and gestured for them to proceed.

"Oh dear! My apologies! Please come in, please come in!"

"I'm so sorry for the slight delay due to various unforeseen circumstances! Please come in and have a seat!"

Seeing her warm and hospitable demeanor, You Yang didn't rush to take a step. Instead, he looked at her with a half-smile and said softly:

"fine."

"However... besides me, there is another person who came."

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Kisskill paused, blinked curiously, and looked past You Yang's shoulder to peek behind her:

"There are others? Could it be that the generous Boss Xie has come in person as well?"

As she spoke, she leaned half her body out without any precaution, wanting to see if the God of Wealth was behind her.

Kisskill was still very grateful to Xie Wan'an, who had been taking care of them.

However, when her gaze bypassed Youyang's obstruction and she clearly saw the figure who had been silently standing in the shadows, arms crossed, with a serious expression...

Kisskill's sweet smile froze on her face instantly.

That's the kind of guy she never wants to see in real life, not in this life, not in the next life, and not in the life after that!

The Security Bureau's ace—S:P Sayomaru!

The next second, a piercing scream echoed throughout the entire corridor:

"Rila-chan!!"

"The wind's getting strong! Let's get out of here!!"

"The cops are here!!!"

At this point, Kisskill had long since forgotten about maintaining her image, and was no longer concerned about whether her identity would be exposed in front of You Yang, her "new boss."

Survival instinct instantly took over her mind. She tried to run away as fast as she could, her body emitting a blinding pink light.

"Lila! Disconnect immediately!"

"Ignore that clingy guy!"

Not far away, even Lila, who had always maintained a cool and aloof persona, broke down at this moment.

She desperately tried to tear Lena away from her, who was clinging to her like an octopus. Blue data light streams flashed wildly around her as she attempted to transform into data light streams and escape.