The dazzling golden glow was like a sword-like radiance that could slash even the deepest darkness in the world into pieces. Then, the golden puzzle seemed to ignite. Yugi Mutou instinctively closed his eyes, and the aura around him abruptly changed the next second, as though he had become a different person.
The substitute logged in!
The legendary Nameless Pharaoh, the king who had stood at the pinnacle of the Dueling World three thousand years ago, slowly opened his eyes. His gaze slashed toward Victor like sharpened blades.
For some reason, merely being swept by those eyes made Victor's heart tighten instinctively, as though even his breathing had slowed by half a beat.
This man... is the legendary Pharaoh, Victor thought.
After Atem appeared, he did not immediately make a move against his opponent. Instead, he looked up toward Kira and gave him a faint smile. "Thank you, stranger."
Kira had snatched back the Millennium Puzzle that Max had nearly taken away and had also saved Rebecca, who had been exploited by the enemy. The two Yugis had only met Kira by chance, but they already owed him a great favor.
But Kira merely waved it off and said casually, "Eh, it was nothing. Just deal with that arrogant clown over there."
Atem smiled confidently. "That was exactly my intention."
Seeing their dismissive attitude, Victor could not help but feel his anger rise. He snorted coldly. "Isn't the king a little late to the party? Even if you are the legendary Pharaoh, what can you possibly do in this situation?"
"Don't get it wrong," Atem said coldly. "I'm not the one who will deal with you."
Victor: "?"
"This is my AIBO's duel, not mine. And he does not need me at all," Atem said calmly. "This guy is strong,