Noble Knight Champion - Kusanagi Sword King was defeated.
Gosh's expression darkened as he lowered his head slightly, looking as though he were contemplating life.
I was such a fool. Truly.
I thought the other side would only keep using Trap Holes to obstruct my summons and interrupt my plays. I never expected there to be so many tricks beyond Trap Hole.
Gosh let out a long, foul breath.
Fusion Dimension decks really have so many tricks.
He was already starting to miss home.
But of course, he had not forgotten why he had come here. His purpose had not changed, as everyone knew.
"Druwa..."
For no reason, images of the past flashed through his mind.
He had known Druwa for a long time. They were both orphans, relying on each other for survival at the Orphanage in Sparth City.
Life had been hard back then. Simply staying alive had required every ounce of their strength. What gave them direction was dueling.
When they first encountered Duel Monsters cards as children, it was as though their dim world had suddenly been illuminated. The two children, already exhausted just trying to survive, seemed to find a path toward the future—a calling they were willing to strive for all their lives.
After that, they worked desperately, growing stronger without pause. They accepted Mr. Heart City's invitation and underwent training under him that was as harsh as torture.
"...Ow, ow, ow!"
In the memory, the teenage Gosh shook his head and instinctively reached out to push away the cotton swab Druwa held out to him.
The young Druwa pouted, pressed down his flailing hand, and scolded, "What else can I do? Bear with it. Who told you to mess around during training?"
So Gosh stopped moving and obediently let her treat the wound