The protagonist of the Yu-Gi-Oh! world might be the same person.

"Due to the effects of [Valley of Royal Sleep] and [High Priest Guardian of the Tomb], the attack power has increased to 3300 points."

[High Priest Guardian of the Tomb: Attack Power 2000 → 3300]

"Next, activate the Trap Card, [Summoning Ritual]! Special Summon another [Gravekeeper] monster. This effect is also unaffected by [Royal Valley of the Dead]."

The face-down card behind the chief of the graveyard then opened.

"Any more?"

"Awaken, [Gravekeeper Sorcerer]!"

Om-! !

Golden light flashed across the field once more as a sorcerer wielding a wand was summoned onto the field.

[Gravekeeper's Spellcaster: Attack Power 800 → 1300]

[High Priest Guardian of the Tomb: Attack Power 3300 → 3100]

Gravekeeper: "When this card is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned, inflict 500 damage to your opponent."

Sorcerer: @＃￥%＆*……

After the sorcerer chanted an incantation, the power of the spell erupted from Jaden's body.

"Ughh ...

[Yujo Jaden: LP3700→3200]

Meanwhile, because Judai was injured, the lid of the coffin containing the three people on the ground at the bottom of the valley slowly moved, as if it was about to close.

Daitoku-ji Temple looked panicked: "It's going to be covered up! It's going to be covered up!"

Sho: "Jūdai, cheer up!"

Hayato: "If it's covered, I won't survive."

At this moment, the head of the graveyard smiled and said to Jaden, "Can you feel it? The terror of the Dark Duel?"

Jaden wiped the sweat from his face: "It hurts a lot, but I can still handle it..."

"Wow, putting aside how well you fought, you seem to have a strong mind to overcome the forces of darkness. But it's okay, you're in for a tough time."

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Mini Courage

The Gravekeeper played another card from his hand: "Activate the Spell Card 'Upgrade and Transform' from your hand!"

You can activate this effect by sending 1 face-up monster you control to the Graveyard. Special Summon 1 monster from your Deck that has the same Type and Attribute as the monster in your Graveyard but a Level 1 higher.

[The Gravekeeper's Hand: 2 → 1]

"I send the Level 3 [Gravekeeper Spellcaster] to the Graveyard and Special Summon [Gravekeeper Heavy Gunner] from my Deck."

The sorcerer vanished from everyone's sight, and then a tomb keeper carrying a wooden cannon appeared on the scene.

[The Gravekeeper's Heavy Artillery: Attack Power 1400 → 1900]

[High Priest Guardian of the Tomb: Attack Power 3100 → 3300]

4. As Jaden watched the newly appeared monster, his expression gradually turned serious: "The Gravekeeper's Heavy Gunner... is he trying to bypass Stormman to harm me...?"

〇Gravekeeper: "On my field, only [Gravekeeper's Great Priest] has an ATK higher than Stormman, and Stormman cannot be destroyed by battle, so I only need to deal effect damage to you."

He then continued, “The special effect of [Gravekeeper] is activated. Tribute a [Gravekeeper] monster other than myself on the field to inflict 700 damage to the opponent. I sacrifice myself.”

As soon as Can finished speaking, the tomb guardian who had been suspended in the air disappeared again in an instant, and then reappeared on the platform where he had just been.

The next moment, the heavy gunner raised the cannon barrel and pulled the trigger. A flame cannonball shot out from the muzzle and went straight for Judai.

boom--! !

Four "Ughhhhhhh!!!"

[Yujo Jaden: LP3200→2500]

The tenth generation collapsed to his knees, utterly exhausted.

"Tenth generation!?"

Asuka called out worriedly.

"Don't worry, Asuka, I'm fine."

Judai raised his head with a pained expression.

At the same time, the three coffin lids at the bottom of the valley closed up a little more, and the three people were almost crying with fear.

The chief guardian then said, "Since another [Gravekeeper] monster has appeared in the graveyard, the [Gravekeeper High Priest]'s attack power has increased by 200 points."

[High Priest Guardian of the Tomb: Attack Power 3300 → 3500]

Then, with a wave of his hand, he gave the order: "Take this! [High Priest of the Tomb Guardians], attack [Elemental Hero Storm Knight]!"

The high priest raised his golden serpent staff once more, and a golden beam of light shot out instantly.

boom--! !

The moment the attack landed on Stormman, Jaden suffered an additional portion of the damage.

"Hmph! Hmph! Hmph!"

[Yujo Jaden: LP2500→1800]

Judai gritted his teeth, his eyes still clear.

The head of the tomb looked at him with an admiring expression: "Hmph, your will is truly strong. Even in this state, you still refuse to give up."

Upon hearing this, Jaden chuckled and said, "It's hard to find a worthy opponent like you. I'm going to enjoy this rare duel to the fullest."

Upon hearing this, the head of the tomb looked surprised. "Enjoying... it?"

"Interesting, but how long can you hold out?"

He played his last spell card: "It's not over yet, I'll activate the spell card 'Gravekeeper's Tablet' from my hand!"

"Add two [Gravekeeper] monsters from your Graveyard to your hand. This effect is not affected by the effect of [Royal Valley of the Sleeping King]."

"I reclaim the Graveyard Keeper and myself from the Graveyard into my hand."

[The Gravekeeper's Hand: 1 → 2]

[High Priest Guardian of the Tomb: Attack Power 3500 → 3100]

"That concludes my turn."

Asuka clenched her fists nervously: "This is bad. [Gravekeeper's Spellcaster] can deal direct effect damage, and [Gravekeeper's Chief] can revive [Gravekeeper's Heavy Gunner]. If we can't draw the card that will decide the outcome this turn, we'll be in danger when it's his turn."

Hearing her words, Judai smiled easily, "Don't worry, Asuka. I've always believed in my deck, and it definitely won't let me down."

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 1 → 2]

After glancing at the card he had drawn, he inserted it into the Duel Disk without hesitation: "I activate the Spell Card [Pot of Greed and Humility] from my hand."

"Flip over the top three cards of your deck, choose one to add to your hand, and return the rest to your deck."

The chief of the graveyard crossed his arms: "Increase the chance of drawing key cards, huh... Let me see if you can conjure up a miracle."

Soon, Jaden flipped over the first card.

"The first one, [Miracle Fusion]!"

Fusion Summoning can be performed by banishing monsters from the Graveyard, but it cannot be used properly due to the effect of King's Valley.

I had no choice but to turn to the next one.

"The second one, [Divine Protective Shield - Mirror Force]!"

As an offensive card, it takes a turn to activate its effect, but since the High Priest's effect cannot be destroyed, and the Gravekeeper has two monsters, Spellcaster and Heavy Gunner, that can deal effect damage without attacking, this card is not very useful either.

That leaves only one card.

"The third one, [Mini Courage]!"

Upon seeing the card, Judai's eyes lit up, and he placed it in his left hand without hesitation.

Then he placed another card on the Duel Disk: "Got it! I summon Elemental HERO Bubbleman in Attack Position."

Om-! !

A burst of light effects flashed on his field, and Bubble Man appeared on the field accompanied by a large number of bubbles.

[Elemental Heroes Bubble Hero: Attack Power 800]

The monster immediately played its cards after entering the field, "Activate the Spell Card [Mini Courage]!"

You can activate this effect by Tributing 1 monster you control and then targeting 1 face-up monster your opponent controls. The targeted monster's ATK becomes 0 until the End Phase. If the targeted monster is destroyed by battle and sent to your opponent's Graveyard this turn, inflict damage to your opponent equal to that monster's original ATK.

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 2 → 0]

"Nani?"

This effect is similar to that of Flame Winged Knight, and it's a card that Jaden would include in his deck. (Jaden: Yuma, can I borrow this for a moment?)

Jaden pointed to the blue warrior beside him and said, "I offer Bubble Warrior as a sacrifice. The attack power of [Gravekeeper Heavy Gunner] will be reduced to zero for this turn."

Bubble Man suddenly disappeared from the field.

[The Gravekeeper's Heavy Artillery: Attack Power 1900 → 0]

The head of the tomb guard panicked immediately, "Oh no!!"

At the same time, Judai waved his arm and shouted, "Go! Attack the [Gravekeeper's Heavy Gunner]! Chaos Storm!"

Stormman unleashed his light cannon again, blasting it towards the heavy gunner.

boom--! ! !

The total damage of 4200 points instantly wiped out the opponent's health.

"Uh..."

[Gravekeeper: LP3500→0]

Chapter 59 The Seven Stars Begin Operation

After the trial ended, Jaden habitually shouted his catchphrase: "I won! What an interesting duel!"

Upon hearing this, the head of the tomb was shocked: "What? You actually find that dark duel interesting?"

"Because no matter what kind of duel it is, as long as it is a fight against a strong duelist, it is something to be grateful for. Although it hurts a bit when I get hurt, I still enjoy the duel with you guys."

The head of the tomb sighed: "No one has ever enjoyed dueling as much as you have, not even the person who passed the trial before."

Then he took a pendant off his neck and handed it to Judai.

"This is for you."

Jaden instinctively caught it, looked at the half of the pendant in his hand, and asked in confusion, "A dark item? But is this only half?"

The chief caretaker explained to him, "The remaining half is in the hands of another man who has passed the trial."

"This item might be helpful when you engage in dark duels in the future."

"Really? Thank you then. I'll accept this."

Judai gladly accepted the prop he was given.

The chief guardian of the tomb nodded with satisfaction: "You have passed the trial and can leave here with your companions."

Asuka's face lit up with joy: "That's great, Judai."

"Ah."

......

In the blink of an eye, everyone was back in front of the stone archway.

Upon being released, Daitokuji smiled and said to Jaden, "As expected of our Osiris Red student~ Meow."

Judai raised an eyebrow slightly. "Huh? What do you mean by suddenly bringing this up, Daitokuji-sensei?"

"Ah, that...it was quite a tense duel, haha...I think it was even better than Blue and Yellow~ Meow, hahahaha..."

Jaden thought to himself, 'What an awkward answer. It's so nonsensical.'