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

After the light faded, the president coldly glanced at Yugi and Jonouchi. "Hmph, boring! Yugi is one thing, but why bring along this burden of mortal bones? But it doesn't matter. Just like you said, Yugi, perhaps we, who have mastered new powers, have that possibility."

"But I don't need your help. I will decide my own path, and I will not accept your instructions!"

"Kaiba-kun..."

The game was about to say something, but the president ignored it and turned around, saying, "I will settle things with Doma alone. You guys can continue playing your supernatural games."

"Let's go, Guiping."

After saying that, she took her younger brother and left on her own.

"Hey, that guy Kaiba is still the same as always, always talking to himself. But there's no need to count on him. As long as I have this [Claw of Hermo], I won't lose to Dorma."

Hearing this, Yugi shook his head. "Don't be complacent, Jonouchi-kun. The enemy is not so simple, especially the three gunmen of Doma. We haven't even faced them yet."

"Uh......"

The city's expression froze for a moment.

Wang Yang, who was standing to the side, nodded. "We really can't be careless."

However, given his skill in the game, King Yu wasn't too worried about the former losing; it was just that Jonouchi was a bit unreliable, so he was a little concerned.

The next plan was to track down Dorma, but since there were no leads to find them yet, the game's group went to Professor Hopkins to ask about the progress of the investigation.

Chapter 101 The Challenge

At night, the game team finally arrived at the location of the Johns Hopkins Institute.

However, they found that the place had become a ruin, and Professor Hopkins had disappeared, leaving only his granddaughter Rebecca there.

According to Rebecca's explanation, the game's characters learned that the professor had been taken away by a group of people and his whereabouts were unknown.

They suspected it was the people of Doma who did it, and that was indeed the case.

However, only the game and Rebecca knew about this.

Rebecca found a card left behind by Rafael, which contained a challenge message, but only Yugi was allowed to go before the professor could be released.

Doma intended to defeat them one by one, but the game still had to fight back.

......

In the early hours of the morning, while everyone else was still asleep, the game switched to King Yu, who set off alone on horseback.

After about an hour, we finally arrived at the location Rafael had designated: the Valley of Death.

"Rafiru!"

King finally saw Rafael on the other side of the suspension bridge.

After crossing the suspension bridge, Wang Yang finally stood before the other party.

"Are they here...?"

Wang Yang finally stopped. "It's a promise. Release Professor Hopkins."

"I've released the professor; he should go home now."

"What did you say!?"

In other words, the professor was only kidnapped to lure the game over, and was not intended to be taken hostage as before.

At this moment, Rafael took off his coat.

"ha--!"

Then he forcefully threw the two axes at his feet toward Wang Yang.

Wang Yang was immediately startled.

Kaka——!

Two axes brushed past him, striking the ropes of the suspension bridge behind him.

Under Wang Yang's watchful gaze, the suspension bridge was destroyed in an instant, leaving behind their only escape route.

"The deadly battle that is about to begin will leave no room for retreat."

Hearing Rafael's voice, King Yu turned around to look at him.

"Yugi Muto, it is an honor to duel you as a true duelist."

"Stop making a fool of yourself, you're a true duelist..."

Wang Yang was about to taunt the opponent when the game was interrupted prematurely. "Don't be impulsive, there's another me..."

“AIBO......”

The game has taken back control of the body.

"From the nameless Pharaoh back to Yugi Muto...?"

Seeing the softened look in her eyes, Rafael knew that they had changed people.

The game was too lazy to argue with Rafiru, since only playing cards could resolve the conflict, so he didn't waste any more words.

Raise the duel disk on your left arm and unfold it.

"Hmph, so the Duel King is taking the challenge, and he accepted it so decisively, which suits me just fine."

As he spoke, Rafael unfolded his Duel Disk.

"Duel!!" ×2

Yugi Muto: LP4000

Rafiru: LP4000

As the sun gradually rose in the east, the two of them drew five cards from their decks together.

"Be careful, AIBO, he's no ordinary person."

“I know, the other me.”

While the two were talking, Rafiru was the first to draw a card.

"Let me go first, it's my turn!"

[Rafiru's hand cards: 5→6]

He glanced at his hand, then shoved five cards into the graveyard and inserted a card into the Duel Disk. "Activate Continuous Spell [Guardian's Treasure], discard five cards from your hand, and draw two cards from your deck."

[Rafiru's hand cards: 6→2]

"And as long as this card is in the Spell & Trap Zone, you can draw two cards during your Draw Phase."

After saying that, Rafael placed another card face down on the Duel Disk, then inserted another card into the Duel Disk. "I'll summon a Defense Monster first, then set one card face down to end this turn."

Wu has an extra card in both his front and back lines.

[Rafiru's hand cards: 2→0]

"Now I'm out of cards. How about that, game? Feeling relieved?"

"I do not have the [Orichalcos Barrier] in my possession."

Upon hearing this, the game frowned slightly.

Although Rafael had used up all his cards at the beginning, it didn't mean that his opponent was easy to deal with.

"Are you worried about the five cards your opponent throws into the graveyard at the beginning, AIBO?" Yugi also noticed the game's cautiousness.

"Um......"

The game player nodded before drawing a card.

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Yugi Muto's hand cards: 5→6]

After glancing at his hand, the player decided on his strategy for this round.

He first puts one card into the graveyard, then places another card on the Duel Disk. "First, I discard one card from my hand to Special Summon [Trickster] from my hand."

With a flash of light, a magician dressed as a clown appeared, with a red question mark printed on his face and chest.

[Trickster: Attack Power 2000]

[Yugi Muto's hand cards: 6→4]

Next, Yugi inserts another card into the Duel Disk and says, "I activate the Spell Card [Flash Five]."

If you control only one Level 5 monster, you can Tribute that monster to activate this effect. Special Summon 1 each of [Kuriboku], [Kuriboku Bun], [Kuriboku Madoka], [Kuriboku Bead], and [Kuriboku Ball] from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard. Monsters Special Summoned by this effect cannot be Tributed for Tribute Summoning.

[Yugi Muto's hand cards: 4→3]

"Sacrifice the [Trickster] to summon the five [Kuriboh] brothers."

The sorcerer transformed into five clusters of power, summoning five different colored chestnut balls.

【Kuriko-maru: Attack Power 300】

【Chestnut Group: Attack Power 300】

【Chestnut Ball: Attack Power 300】

【Chestnut Bead: Attack Power 300】

Kuriboh: Attack Power 300

“Curry, Curry~~”

The five chestnut balls made a mascot-like sound in unison.

Seeing this, Rafael's lips curled up slightly. "Hmph, summoning five monsters in one go, are they the monsters protecting you?"

In response, Yugi shook his head and replied, "Don't be careless, Raphiel. These monsters are not so simple."

"These monsters are all treated as [Kuriboh] cards according to the rules, and..."

As he spoke, the game pointed to the purple chestnut ball with his right hand.

"I activate the special ability of [Kuriko-maru]."

You can activate this effect by Tributing 1 of this card and 1 each of [Kuriboh], [Kuriboh Circle], [Kuriboh Bead], and [Kuriboh Ball] on the field. Special Summon 1 [Babylonian Kuriboh] from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard.

After the five chestnut balls overlapped, they burst out in smoke as if by magic, and then a large chestnut ball with a single horn on its head appeared.

Babylonian Chestnut: Attack Power 1500

"And based on the special abilities of the [Babylonian Chestnut]."

This card gains 300 ATK and DEF for each Kuriboh monster you control or Graveyard.

"My graveyard contains five, therefore my attack power increases by 1500 points."

Babylonian Chestnut: Attack power 1500 → 3000

Chapter 102 Kuriboh VS Guardians

Looking at the giant chestnut ball, the game immediately swung its right hand and launched an attack.

"Go, [Babylonian Chestnut], attack his defensive monster."

The Babylonian chestnut's horn aimed at Geka, then it charged straight at him.

At this moment, the card was flipped open, revealing a blue demon with red hair.

[Backup Guardian: Defense 2200]

Rafael quickly activated his face-down card, "Don't even think about hurting it! I'm activating the Quick-Play Spell [Self-Sacrifice], which will keep my monster on the field at the cost of 1000 Life Points when my monster is destroyed."

The supporting defenders instantly and firmly grasped the horn of the Babylonian chestnut.

"oh oh----!!"

Rafiru emitted a sound like constipation from his throat, receiving the attack from the backup defenders.

[Rafiru: LP4000→3000]