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

"This sight must be terrifying to you, but it will activate the special ability of the [Sacred Beast Serket]. By eating the opponent's monster, you can transfer half of that monster's attack power to your own."

The sacred beast suddenly transformed into a human-shaped form.

[Jouchi Katsuya: LP1800→400]

[Sacred Beast Serket: Attack Power 2500 → 3050]

"Its attack power is now 3050 points, and it's even transformed! Is this the evolution you were talking about!? But..."

The city suddenly calmed down.

"The effect of [Wilderness Warrior] sent to the graveyard is activated."

This effect can be activated when this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard. Special Summon 1 Warrior-Type EARTH monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck in Attack Position.

"Come on, [Earth Swordsman]."

A small swordsman was projected in front of him.

Earth Swordsman: Attack Power 500

"So that's how it is. Was that panicked look just now all an act? He feigned an attack stance to lure me into attacking in order to leave the sacrifice behind. Not bad..."

Malik immediately realized what was happening.

"Tch, you figured it out, huh...?"

The man inside the city couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

"But you only have 400 life points left, like a candle flickering in the wind, and [Sacred Beast Selerket] will continue to evolve. Your deck can't defeat it. I advise you to give up the idea of ​​beating me as soon as possible."

Malik then began to persuade them to surrender.

"Hmph, you wish! I'm not giving up!"

Jonouchi snorted coldly.

"Do you still want to continue fighting even at this point?"

"Malik" asked, puzzled.

"Enough with the nonsense. I may be making a futile struggle right now, but I have a responsibility I must bear, so I will fight until my health points reach zero!"

Upon hearing this, Malik suddenly fell silent for a moment.

"Admirable fighting spirit..."

He suddenly blurted out those words without thinking.

"Huh!?"

Jonouchi was stunned for a moment, then stared at Malik's eyes for a long time.

"Hey, you're not Malik, are you?"

He asked the other person with some certainty.

Apart from the game and Yugi, everyone else was taken aback by the question.

"Jonouchi-kun has noticed this as well."

The game felt reassuring.

"Well, after all, I never sensed that the man had used any dark power from the beginning, so he couldn't be Malik."

Wang Yang nodded in agreement.

"Don't talk nonsense. Of course I am the real Malik. This Millennium Staff in my hand is the best proof!"

"Malik" quickly took out the Millennium Lollipop and covered it up.

“You don’t need to pretend. I’ve already seen through you. From the very beginning, you haven’t engaged in this duel with me openly and honestly, unlike that bastard who controls my will. So I’m sure you’re not that person. You are the real duelist.”

Jonouchi no longer believed the other party's lies.

"Stop talking nonsense, let's continue the duel. My turn is over."

Malik still didn't dare to admit it and could only try to change the subject to cover it up.

"Even though I don't know what your reasons are, I still won't give up the victory in this duel."

As he spoke, Jonouchi placed two fingers on the deck and closed his eyes.

"Although Jonouchi is at a disadvantage now, there is still a chance as long as his health points haven't reached zero."

Seeing the focused expression on the man's face, King Yoshi nodded.

"That's right, the other me. Besides, Jonouchi-kun still has three monsters on the field. As long as he draws the key card, he can achieve a decisive victory."

While the game was in progress and Yugi was talking, Jonouchi finally opened his eyes and drew a card.

"Please, my deck... my turn, fall!"

[Jouchi Katsuya’s hand cards: 2→3]

"Alright! Let's settle this with this card!"

Upon seeing the card he had drawn, Jonouchi immediately became excited.

"I will sacrifice the three monsters, [Falcon Knight], [Iron Knight Gia Freed], and [Earth Swordsman], to summon [Lightning Warrior Guilford]!"

The monsters on his field vanished instantly, and then lightning struck his field, revealing a muscular figure carrying a giant sword.

[Lightning Warrior Guildford: Attack Power 2800]

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

"A monster summoned by sacrificing three other monsters!?"

Malik was taken aback.

"Although [Sacred Beast Selekater] can be used to Special Summon God Cards, the outcome of this duel has already been decided. I activate the special ability of [Lightning Warrior Guildford]!"

If you successfully Tribute Summon this card by Tributing 3 monsters, this effect is activated. Destroy all monsters on your opponent's field.

"What?! It's completely destroyed?!"

At this moment, the Warrior of Lightning drew his greatsword and unleashed lightning at the sacred beast. The sacred beast was instantly disintegrated by the lightning, and now "Malik," without the monster, had to face the attack from within the city.

"It's over! I'll attack you directly with [Lightning Warrior Guildford], Lightning Sword!"

Following the order to attack from within the castle, the Lightning Warrior unleashed a bolt of lightning towards "Malik".

"Well--!"

The lightning struck Malik quickly.

"I actually lost like this..."

【"Malik Ishtar": LP2200→0】

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Butterfly Effect

"The victor of this duel is Katsuya Jonouchi!"

After Malik's health points reached zero, Isono quickly announced the result of the match.

The dueling platform was also lowered down.

"Hmph! How could a mere mortal win? What a boring result!"

Despite Jonouchi winning the game, Kaiba president Kaiba couldn't resist taking a dig at his opponent.

"Hey! Seahorse, I knew you wouldn't say anything nice!"

Still basking in the joy of victory, Jonouchi was suddenly dampened by the cold water poured on him, and became quite displeased.

The two started bickering again.

......

"Tsk, what a useless fellow, Lishid!"

At this moment, the man who called himself "Nam" suddenly spoke up, finally revealing his identity.

Everyone suddenly realized that the man on the stage who called himself "Malik" was actually named Lishid, and the real "Malik" was someone else.

"Malik! Iron!"

Jonouchi had already guessed that he was Malik.

"I'm very sorry, Lord Malik."

Lishid on the stage stopped pretending.

"Hmph! I didn't expect you to be the real Malik. You've been tricked."

The president's gaze also fell on Malik.

"Malik! What exactly do you want?"

At this point, King had already taken control of the game.

"Fine, since I've been found out, I'm not going to keep acting. That's right, I am the real Malik."

With that, Malik raised the real Millennium Staff.

"What is 'Namu'?"

The companion standing nearby had already realized the problem.

"The game, that was a disguise to get closer to you, I think you probably already guessed it, right?"

Malik asked Wang Yang.

"Well, after all, besides Lishid, you are the most suspicious one left. In addition, Lishid's temperament is very different from yours, and your voice is the closest to the person we know. Therefore, we suspected your identity from the very beginning."

When Wang Yang said "we," he was obviously referring to him and the game.

"A voice!? I see... Oh well, I'll have to fight you sooner or later anyway, so I'll be waiting for you in the later matches, Yugi! I'll torture you to death with the real God Card, hahahaha!"

Malik burst into laughter, appearing somewhat maniacal.

"The true God Card!? Could it be...?"

Suddenly, Jonouchi on the platform noticed something and immediately looked at Lishid.

"That's right, it's a copy of the [Winged Dragon of the Sun]. If I actually summoned this card, I might be punished by the gods."

Lishid admitted it outright and explained the serious consequences of using the card.

"Divine punishment?! Really? Are you really going to this extent for a bastard like Malik?"

"I can't understand," Jōnei asked, bewildered.

"As a member of the tomb-guarding clan, I am Lord Malik's shadow warrior. Lord Malik is my everything."

Lishid responded with a firm look in his eyes.

"Hmph! Blindly loyal fool!"

The president looked disdainful.

"That's enough, let's go, Lishid."

Malik had no desire to continue the conversation and turned to leave.

Lishid followed without saying a word.

"Lishid!"

Jonouchi quickly called out to Lishid as they passed each other.

Lishid shook his head at the voice, ignored it, and left.

"..."

Jonouchi didn't know how to persuade the other party.

"What's wrong, AIBO?"

At this moment, Wang Yang's attention was not on Malik and his servant, but on the silent Yugi in his mind.

"The other me... how should I put it, it feels like something has changed, it's like Jonouchi prevented a tragedy from happening."

The game was said somewhat hesitantly.

"A tragedy? You mean Lishid might die under divine punishment?"