Yu-Gi-Oh!: This card wants to go to you.

“That’s the one.” He pointed to a special card.

The three looked in the direction he gestured, and there they saw a treasured, non-sale item embedded there—

【Elemental Heroes - Sky Knight】

Bina's eyes widened, her mouth agape, almost unable to believe her ears: "Coach...coach..."

Her heart was racing, filled with shock and confusion.

"[Sky Hero]..." Uncle Ye seemed to have thought of something and looked at Luo Bai, asking, "Coach, if I may ask, will [Hero] make his debut in the next round of the league?"

"Mm," Luo Bai nodded in response.

"Coach!" Binaire lost control of her emotions and shouted, then realized her mistake and her tone became hesitant, "Even with this Sky Knight, the team's [Hero] deck... isn't strong enough..."

Her words were firm and knowledgeable, clearly indicating that she had studied the cards in depth.

“I understand,” Luo Bai replied calmly, his eyes deep.

"Then why do you still..."

Luo Bai turned his head slightly, looking directly into Binair's eyes, his voice deep and powerful: "You have a [Hero] deck, right?"

"And we're missing a Sky Warrior."

Upon hearing this, the old woman's eyes widened in surprise: "Little girl, are you also playing the [Hero] deck? That should be a boy..."

Uncle Ye gently tugged at the old woman's clothes, signaling her to stop talking.

All three eyes were fixed on Binel, making her feel somewhat embarrassed: "I...I don't like it..."

Luo Bai smiled softly, a hint of bitterness in his smile. Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, he slowly spoke, expressing his feelings.

"You can't hide the look in your eyes when you like a card."

Chapter 328 Plague

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"I am everyone's hero."

"You... are my hero."

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"You can't hide the look in your eyes when you like a card."

The low, somber words echoed in the room, like an invisible melody lingering in Binel's heart, keeping her lost in her thoughts for a long time.

"I..."

A faint blush gradually spread across her cheeks. She hurriedly lowered her eyes, trying to hide the turmoil in her heart. Her fingers unconsciously twisted together, and she remained silent, though her heart was in turmoil.

Luo Bai turned to look at the two elderly people, his voice calm and firm: "One and a half million should be enough, right? What do you think?"

Uncle Ye nodded slightly, but did not agree immediately. His eyes became deep, as if he was weighing some important decision.

After a moment, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his voice, though aged, was firm: "Can this card help our fortress stay in the top tier?"

"Of course," Luo Bai answered without hesitation, his eyes shining with determination.

“Binaire will take this card to the field and become everyone’s hero.”

"No...I..." Upon hearing this, Binair looked up abruptly like a startled fawn. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she was overwhelmed by her chaotic thoughts.

Her hands flailing frantically at her sides, unable to find a place to rest, she suddenly grabbed the hem of her skirt, causing the pristine white dress to tighten instantly, just like her feelings at that moment.

"Hmm..." Bina lowered her head, closed her eyes, and murmured softly, her voice so faint it was almost inaudible.

Seeing this, Uncle Ye smiled with relief. He took the precious "Sky Hero" card from the display case and solemnly handed it to Binaire, saying in a serious tone, "It's yours now."

"Everyone's little hero."

"Go for it, Yuki Hinai!"

He smiled with relief and encouraged them loudly.

With trembling hands, Bina received the Sky Knight, her whole body shaking slightly uncontrollably, and her eyes welling up with tears.

"I see..."

She lowered her head and let out a choked sob.

Uncle Ye turned to look at Luo Bai, nodded slightly, and said nothing.

A dozen minutes later, four drones carrying the Magic Card slowly descended from the sky.

"Thank you." Uncle Ye bowed and nodded to Bai again.

Of this five million order, Qiyuan Chamber of Commerce received three million, with a profit of approximately six hundred and seventy thousand. They were definitely benefactors.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you." Luo Bai smiled and nodded in response.

An old woman nearby quickly brought out a statue of a deity and called out to Uncle Ye, "Old man, come over here to worship the deity and fulfill your vow."

Uncle Ye smiled apologetically at Luo Bai, walked to the old woman's side, bowed twice to the statue of the deity, and murmured, "Thank you for your presence, esteemed guest."

"May the fortress successfully avoid relegation..."

Seeing this, Bina tugged at the corner of Luo Bai's clothes and glanced at the two old men who were worshipping, as if hinting at something.

"Fine, fine, fine," Luo Bai sighed helplessly.

The two followed and walked up to the statue.

Luo Bai stared intently at the statue—it was two intertwined dragons, appearing solemn and ancient in the dim light, somewhat resembling the [Cardinal Dragon's Teachings].

Teaching Cardinals, Dragon Four Teachings

"Is this God?"

He asked himself softly, then nodded slightly to the statue like the other three, and said in a perfunctory tone without any emotion, "Honorable deity, please bless our team to a great victory."

Binael frowned slightly and nudged Luo Bai with her elbow, signaling him to be more devout.

"We sincerely wish the team a triumphant return."

"May the winds and rains be favorable at Bian Yuelong..."

She closed her eyes tightly and bowed deeply to the statue.

After a long discussion of social niceties, Luo Bai and Binair finally left the Qiyuan Merchant Guild with Ka.

"Done!" Binel excitedly raised her hands, tilted her head back, closed her eyes, and let the warm sunlight shine on her smiling face.

I have never felt so exhilarated.

"Looks like you have quite a relationship with them!" Luo Bai said with a slight smirk, but his eyes held a hint of curiosity. "It's not just because of that [Sky Hero] card, is it?"

Bina glanced at him with feigned disdain, her thoughts drifting back to the past, her tone becoming deep: "When I first arrived in Bian Yuelong, Uncle Ye gave me a lot of help, and I also worked as a shop assistant in the Chamber of Commerce for a while."

"Their son and daughter-in-law both sacrificed their lives on the front lines of the fight against the beasts, and now only their grandson is left studying hard at the intermediate college."

“Everyone here is a kind person.” As she spoke of this, a look of emotion shone in Binel’s eyes.

Then, she turned to look at Luo Bai, a playful smile on her face, "Coach, when you're not dueling, you're actually quite approachable, haha..."

"What do you mean when I don't duel..." Luo Bai was about to retort when he heard this, but his words were interrupted by a sudden, unusual chirping of insects.

He frowned slightly, listened intently with a puzzled look, and a sense of unease began to sprout in his heart like tiny seeds.

Bina immediately sensed something was wrong; her smile vanished instantly, replaced by a serious expression. She stared intently at her surroundings, and a tense atmosphere spread between them.

"Splash—"

The pigeons that had been quietly perched by the roadside seemed to be startled, and instantly flapped their wings and took flight, their sharp cries echoing in the air, breaking the tranquility of the afternoon. The sound was unusual, seemingly carrying a hint of panic and warning.

"Squeak-"

Immediately afterwards, countless rats scurried out of the shadows, rushing frantically towards the center of the street, only to suddenly collapse convulsively to the horrified gazes of the crowd.

"What's going on..." Pedestrians stopped in their hurry and stared at the scene in surprise, their faces filled with fear and confusion.

The hustle and bustle of the street was replaced by this eerie scene.

The sunlight was obscured by a thick haze, and the air seemed to freeze, creating a tense and suffocating atmosphere.

"Uh-"

A piercing scream broke the silence, and people involuntarily turned their heads to look.

A man in a white shirt knelt in terror beside the convulsing rat, his hands tightly gripping his throat, the contorted pain on his face clearly visible.

His body began to develop bluish-black spots, white foam kept bubbling from his mouth, and he finally collapsed to the ground, powerless.

"what--!!!"

Panic screams swept through the street like a tidal wave. Pedestrians, like a flock of startled birds, pushed and trampled each other in a chaotic frenzy, desperate to escape this ominous sign of death.

"Quick, let's go!" Luo Bai grabbed the still-shocked Binair and pulled her forcefully towards a safe place.

Bina suddenly snapped out of her daze and ran towards the nearby Qiyuan Merchant Guild, shouting, "Uncle Ye, close the door quickly! Don't come out!"

Her voice sounded particularly shrill amidst the panicked crowd.

A deafening explosion resounded through the sky, like thunder tearing through the silence. The ground trembled violently, causing every pedestrian to freeze in place, their eyes fixed in terror on the city wall.

Luo Bai's eyes widened instantly, and the scene reflected in his pupils made his heart race.

A massive black claw, like a mountain, pressed down on the edge of the city wall. Then, its irregularly shaped, enormous body slowly emerged, blotting out the sky and seemingly about to devour the entire city.

"Seventh-tier [Plague Dragon]..." (Main body)

Plague Dragon

Those who witnessed this scene turned pale, their legs went weak, their eyes widened, and they collapsed to the ground in terror.

The bluish-black spots spread rapidly among the population.

Once again, humanity recalls the fear of being dominated by wild beasts.

Chapter 329 War of Resistance

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