Yu-Gi-Oh! Heroes

"And the keys to open these seals..." Without answering Yuki Judai's question, Principal Samejima took out a dark green square box from the drawer: "...Right here, these are the seven keys."

"..."

Looking at Principal Samejima's actions, everyone fell speechless for a moment.

A duelist named the Seven Star King, the Seven Star Gate that seals the three phantom demons, and the seven keys to open the Seven Star Gate...

A large amount of information flooded into their minds in a short period of time, causing the protagonists, including Yusei, to subconsciously show complicated expressions.

"Seven stars... Those duelists named Seven Star Kings, are they the ones who are here to snatch the key?" Glancing at the crowd around him, Youxing confirmed with Principal Samejima.

"That's right, the reason I called you here is that I hope you can help me protect these keys." Principal Samejima said in a deep voice.

"Principal, even if you say we want to protect us...we don't know how to do it!" Wanzhangmu expressed confusion.

They are just a bunch of ordinary boys and girls, why do they suddenly have to take on the responsibility of protecting the world?

This responsibility is a bit too heavy.

"...By dueling, of course!"

In a matter-of-fact tone, Principal Samejima said calmly: "Winning the Seven Stars in a duel means we have defeated them, and when all the Seven Stars are eliminated, it means we have won!"

"...Defeat? What if we lose?" Youxing stretched out his finger and asked a question.

“…We must win the duel to protect the Seven Star Gate!”

In an unquestionable tone, Principal Samejima said in a deep voice: "This is a promise that has been passed down on this island since ancient times, so I have entrusted this important task to you, who are among the few duelists in the Duel Academy!"

"…If it were you, you would definitely be able to complete this difficult task!"

After saying this, Principal Samejima cleared his throat and looked in the direction of Teacher Daitokuji: "Although, there are some people who are just here to fill the place..."

"...Hmm? Meow?" Being stared at by Principal Samejima, Mr. Daitokuji, who was holding the Pharaoh, acted cute in confusion.

"Poor student, I'm talking to you~~" Even at this time, Professor Chronos did not forget to mock Yuki Judai.

"……snort!"

Yuki Judai, who was teased by Professor Chronos, snorted slightly and chose to ignore it.

Don't listen, don't listen, the monk is chanting~~~

"So that's it..."

Reaching out to open the box on the desk, Principal Samejima looked at the people in front of him again: "The duelists who possess these seven keys will duel with the Seven Star Kings whether they are willing or not... If you have this awareness, then I hope you can accept these keys."

In the box is a strange golden key with black runes printed on the surface, like a Tetris piece.

At this moment, the seven keys just formed a golden rectangle in the box.

"Omoshiroi (Sounds quite interesting)~~~!" With a smile on his face, Yuki Judai was the first to pick up the key and hung it on his chest.

"Hehe... If I can meet the holder of the other half of the disc, then I have no reason to refuse." Reaching out to pick up the key from the box, Youxing couldn't help but look at the half disc on his chest.

Just last night on a rainy night, the disc emitted a light, as if it was resonating with its other half nearby.

After seeing this phenomenon, Youxing concluded immediately after listening to Principal Samejima's story today that the other half of the disc should be in the hands of one of the Seven Star Kings.

And that person might be near the crater right now, waiting for the challenger to arrive!

"Hmph! Interesting... I'll just look forward to my opponent's arrival!"

With a cold snort, Wanzhangmu took out the key from the box and hung it on his chest.

If you dare to challenge Mr. Manzhangmu, I will break your legs!

"If Yuxing is willing, then I will come too..."

"Count me in……"

Seeing the actions of Yusei and the other two, Asuka and Marufuji Ryo also took out the key from the box.

This way, there are only two keys left for the Seven Star Gate.

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk...Principal, please don't sigh! With Professor Ben here, you can rest assured!"

Professor Chronos twirled his fingers with a smug look on his face. He did not forget to flatter the principal at this time. With a relaxed expression, he said, "In short, just treat these guys called the Seven Star Kings as rude people who come to challenge and seize the college's billboards!"

"Well... there's nothing wrong with thinking this way now..." Looking at Professor Chronos picking up the key from the box, Principal Samejima was stunned for a moment, but didn't say much.

"Then I'll take one too. There happens to be only one key left." The smiling Daitokuji teacher touched the Pharaoh's head and walked to the desk.

Although the principal thought that he was just there to make up the numbers, there was no negative expression on Daitokuji teacher's face.

At this moment, he still had a faint smile on his face.

"Challenging the opponent? If it were me... I would definitely let the strongest one go first!" Yuki Judai said this while stroking his chin and thinking.

"If the strongest one is sent first, then the remaining six people will just be left staring blankly?" Yu Xing couldn't help but laugh at Yu Cheng Judai's remarks and made a joke.

"Anyway, thank you everyone! From the moment you picked up the key, the battle has already begun."

With a relieved expression on his face, Principal Samejima reiterated: "Please...be prepared for a duel at any time, and then, be sure to protect the key to the Seven Star Gate and the [Three Phantom Magic] card."

"…The future of mankind is in your hands!"

334 A new crisis, darkness is coming!

"The future of mankind is not bad... Let's just play cards to save the world..."

That night, in the Osiris Red Dormitory.

Leaning on the edge of his bed, playing with the key that looked like a golden building block in his hand, Youxing couldn't help but utter such an exclamation.

Yusei, Yujo Judai, Manjomu Lightning, Tenjouin Asuka, Marufuji Ryo, Chronos, Daitokuji...

Those who hold the keys, whether they like it or not, will come into conflict with the duelist named "Seven Star King".

It would be fine if we win the duel, then we can all have a happy ending together.

But, if I lose the duel...

Then there is a high possibility that there will be no future.

Combined with the previous speculation, the duel with the Seven Star King is likely to be a gamble with one's own life.

"...So, the next duel with the Seven Star Kings will be a dark duel with life at stake..."

Putting down the key in his hand, he let it fall back to his chest under the pull of gravity and collided with the semi-circular disk that was also hanging. Yusei then turned his gaze in the direction of Yuki Judai.

"Sho, Hayato...you two, come over here and take a look~~!"

While swinging the key hanging on his chest, Yuki Judai waved at the two people not far away, indicating that they should come closer to see the proof of this strong man.

"…What's wrong, Judai? Did something happen?"

"Brother... judging from your expression, did you encounter something good when you went to the principal's office today?"

Maeda Hayato and Marufuji Sho, who were called by their names by Yuki Judai, couldn't help but cast curious looks at him.

"Hehe... That's it. Anyway, Yusei and I have been chosen as one of the seven people to guard the key!"

After briefly telling the two of them what he had seen and heard today, Yugi Judai straightened his body and put on a proud attitude.

At this time, Yuki Judai seemed completely unaware of the seriousness of the problem. He still maintained that innocent smile and showed off his honor today to Sho and Hayato.

The principal personally named these seven people and entrusted them with important tasks.

Although from the current perspective, there are no substantial rewards.

However, just this recognition of a strong duelist is a great honor for these duelists.

"So awesome! You two..." After listening to Yuki Judai's story, a look of longing flashed in Marufuji Sho's eyes.

Seven people chosen by the principal himself to shoulder the important task of protecting the school!

It would be nice if I could also be one of the seven people...

"…But, compared to this honor, I am more interested in the card called [Three Phantoms]!" Unlike Marufuji Sho, a completely different scene appeared in Hayato's mind.

It is said that this card can cause great changes in the world. When awakened, it can even absorb the energy of monsters all over the world and bring miraculous power to the holder.

Possessing such a powerful force...

It is hard to imagine how terrifying this existence would be...

If I have the chance, I really want to see it with my own eyes!

"…There is nothing to be envious of. When you take up this key, along with the honor comes the same responsibility."

Seeing the envious and yearning expressions on Marufuji Sho and Maeda Hayato's faces, Youxing couldn't help but jokingly said, "Maybe right now, we've already been targeted by the Seven Star Kings~!"

"Haha... Youxing, you're worrying too much~ It's late at night now!"

"That's right... Even if they are enemies, they need to rest. They won't choose to attack at this time!"

Yusei's joking words echoed in his ears, and at this moment, there was not even a trace of defensiveness on the faces of Marufuji Sho and Maeda Hayato.

In their opinion, even if the enemy came nearby, they should only attack the person holding the key.

Ordinary people like them don't have to worry about any danger. They just need to live their normal lives.

When a disaster strikes, the right person will naturally appear, and then, like a brave hero, take on the responsibility on their behalf and resolve the impending crisis.

If the sky falls, there are big guys to hold it up.

As a salted fish, you should just live your life honestly. Why bother thinking about things that have nothing to do with you?

"Don't worry, Youxing! We still have the invincible Caesar Liang on our side..."

"If the enemy really wants to come, they should go to Obelisklan first and look for the most famous one!"

Giving Yusei a thumbs up, Yuki Judai also said words of persuasion.

Judging from the current fame, Marufuji Ryo, as Caesar, is still the most prominent one.

Although Yusei had defeated him in a duel in the past, not many people knew about what happened at that time.

"It would be nice if... that were the case..."

Looking at the reactions of the three people, You Xing's brows unconsciously twisted together.

Strictly speaking, Yuxing himself is currently the most powerful person among the seven selected people.

The key in his hand should be the most difficult to take away.

But...there is always a chance of something happening.

Even he cannot guarantee that he has an absolute advantage.

What if... the other party doesn't follow martial ethics and directly skips the duel and has a real-life PK with Yusei, or captures some hostages to threaten Yusei Judai and the others to let go, or even let them go to the sea...

That's a bit embarrassing...

You can't expect them to really come up and have an absolutely fair 1vs1 duel with you, right?

Put your hopes on your opponent's goodwill...

This behavior itself is already a very stupid thing!

"Hehehe... Being too smart is not a good thing!"

Just as Youxing was thinking, a slightly frivolous male voice suddenly echoed in Youxing's dormitory.

Yusei: “…Who?!”

Following the direction where the sound came from, Youxing subconsciously looked over.

Then, he saw a strange purple light shining into the room from the window.

"Eh... weird... why do I suddenly feel so sleepy?"

"...Heh~~~yawn (yawn)"

Surrounded by the light coming in from the window, everyone suddenly felt an extremely strong sense of sleepiness.

Then, Sho and Hayato leaned against each other, collapsed on the spot, and fell into a deep sleep.

"This light... has a hypnotic effect?!"

On the other hand, beside Yuki Judai and Yusei, the figures of their respective elves appeared.

"Curi Curry~~~~"