Chapter 144

He seemed lost in thought Yako.

Yugi nodded. "I don't think duels need to be perfect. No one can predict the outcome of any duel. Every duel is unpredictable, and every card draw and tactical choice made by both sides is crucial to the victory or defeat."

"Even a deck can't be perfect. No matter how strong a deck is, there are always some cards that can be countered."

"So you can see that I frequently change my deck and tactics, just to avoid being countered."

The Yugi continued, "And why didn't Mr. Pegasus give the Evil God Card to the 'Perfect Duelist's' brother, but instead gave it to you, the one known as the 'Unfinished Gemstone'?"

"This..."

Yako couldn't answer that, but after the Yugi's analysis, the answer was already clear.

"In my opinion, the reason he gave you the Evil God Cards is because they are necessary for your growth; your potential for growth is much greater than you imagine."

"Growth Space... is that how it is? Lord Pegasus... san..."

After careful recollection, Yako realized that Pegasus had indeed never denied him, and that he had become increasingly adept at dueling after obtaining the Evil God Card.

The more he thought about it, the brighter his eyes became.

It feels a lot like what's described in the Yugi.

So Lord Pegasus also thinks highly of him?

It was as if the shackles in his heart had been broken.

Her jealousy towards her twin brother also disappeared.

Looking at Yako's current expression, Yugi and King knew that the shadow in his heart had disappeared.

"Thank you, Mr. Yugi, I won't be lost anymore."

Jonouchi Yako's shoulder and laughed, "That's right, when we competed before, I felt you weren't much worse than Tsukigō."

"Thank you. Perhaps it's as you say."

I was in a good mood Yako.

"However, in the upcoming match, Yako, you'll have to give it your all. If you run into me, I won't let you off easy."

"Of course, Mr. Yugi."

King: To be precise, it's me.

The final group of the quarterfinals also ended quickly.

In the internal battle between the brothers Rafael and Amelda, it was clear that the former was stronger, so Rafael was the one who ultimately advanced.

With this, the roster for the semifinals is finally complete.

The next day.

Our attention now turns to the competition venue.

At that moment, Isono was standing on the stage with a microphone, loudly announcing the opponents drawn by the four who had advanced.

"Then, the semi-finals of the KC Cup tournament are about to begin!"

"First match: King of Games Yugi Muto vs. Tenma Yakou. Called players, please prepare for the match!"

Soon, the two, filled with fighting spirit, stepped onto the dueling platform and began their fierce match.

Chapter 203 Dark Yugi VS Tenma Yakou

The two players on the dueling platform were intently shuffling each other's decks.

Suddenly, Tenma Yakou spoke, using a voice only the two of them could hear. "Mr. Yugi, you are actually another Mr. Yugi, aren't you?"

"Oh, as expected of you, you noticed it right away?"

"Yes, Lord Pegasus mentioned your existence to me. Compared to before, your eyes are much sharper, so I suspect the personality inside this body has changed."

Dark Yugi nodded in satisfaction, indicating his approval.

"After I learned about the existence of the Evil God Card, I got a little itchy to fight, so I specifically asked AIBO to give me the chance to duel."

Yako nodded. "I see. Regardless of which Mr. Yugi it is, they are all opponents I look forward to. I look forward to your guidance from now on."

"Yes, please guide me!"

After they finished speaking, the two handed the card decks back to each other.

They each turned and walked back to their respective positions.

"That's rare, another Yugi actually made a move."

"Indeed, it's been a long time since I've seen him in a duel."

"This is really something to look forward to..."

Jonouchi, Anzu, and the others knew that the Yugi had been changed after their expressions changed.

King has indeed been offline for too long, and they all miss him.

After Isono shouted "Start!", Dark Yugi and Yako simultaneously opened their Duel Disk.

"Duel!!" ×2

[Yugi Muto: LP4000]

[Tenma Yakou: LP4000]

"First strike is mine, Mr. Yugi."

"Please go ahead."

After receiving permission from Dark Yugi, Yako drew a card from his deck.

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Tenma Yakou Hand Cards: 5→6]

After a quick glance at his hand, he picked up two cards, put one into the graveyard, and revealed the other.

"Discard a Level 8 monster from your hand as a price to activate the Spell Card [Trade-In] from your hand, and draw two cards from your Deck."

After exchanging two cards, he then played another card.

"I activate the Spell Card [Monster Reborn] from my hand, and Special Summon [Dark Marquis - Baal] from my Graveyard."

[Tenma Yakou Hand Cards: 6 → 5]

Buzz--!

After a flash of light, a white-haired Fallen Angel appeared, wielding a jet-black greatsword, wearing a white cloak, with black wings on his back and a black halo above his head.

[Dark Marquis - Baal: Attack Power 2800]

Then, Yako flipped over the card in his hand and said, "By revealing a Level 7 or higher monster in my hand, I Special Summon [Angel O1] from my hand."

The card showed a level 10 monster.

--[The Evil God - Source of Fear].

Yugi: "He's already pulled out the Evil God Card so quickly, it seems Yako is going all out from the start... Watch out, Other Me."

King nodded. "Ah, I know."

Yako quickly slammed the card onto the Duel Disk.

Suddenly, an Angel O1 appeared on his field.

[Angel O1: Attack Power 200]

He then slammed the next card onto the Duel Disk, "And then I summon [Gemini Elf] from my hand in Attack Position."

Two black phantoms, their forms intertwined, appeared on the field.

[Gemini Elf: Attack Power 1700]

Yako then revealed his third Spell Card, "It's not over yet. I'll activate the Continuous Spell [Gravekeeper's Treasure] from my hand."

[Tenma Yakou Hand Cards: 5 → 2]

"And when Dark Attribute Monster is summoned using a [Gemini Elf] as a tribute, this monster can be used as two tributes."

"Also, as long as [Angel O1] is on the field, in addition to Normal Summon, you may Tribute Summon one Level 7 or higher monster in Attack Position."

"Therefore..."

As he spoke, Yako raised the evil god in his hand high again.

"In this way, I will offer up [Gemini Elf] and [Angel O1] on the field as sacrifices, and bring the evil god into the field."

The next second, the two ghosts and the Little Angel transformed into energy and poured it into the card in Yako's hand.

"Descend to me, [Evil God - Source of Fear], summoned!"

As Yako slammed the card onto the Duel Disk, a thick, black mist rose from beneath his feet, covering the entire arena. A colossal, grey-green figure covered in stark white bones slowly emerged from the mist.

[Evil God - Source of Fear: Attack Power 4000]

[Tenma Yakou Hand Cards: 2 → 1]

Yako raised his right hand and shouted, "With the effect of [Evil God - Source of Fear], the attack and defense of all monsters on the field except Him are halved!"

Roar--!!

Under the oppressive power of the terrifying giant god, the monsters on the field were weakened.

[Dark Marquis - Baal: Attack Power 2800 → 1400]

Then he pointed to the Spell Card at his feet and said, "Not only that, but at the moment the god descends, the effect of the Continuous Spell [Gravekeeper's Treasure] activates."

If you successfully Tribute Summon 2 or more monsters, draw 2 cards from your Deck.

"Degeneration!"

[Tenma Yakou Cards: 1→3]

After a quick glance at his hand, Yako inserted a card into the Duel Disk. "I'll set one more card face down. End of turn."

[Tenma Yakou Hand Cards: 3 → 2]

The Yugi exclaimed, "Yako- kun is indeed very strong..."

Dark Yugi smiled in response, indicating that he didn't mind, "But this suits me just fine!"

After saying that, he drew a card from his deck.

"Let's go, Yako!"

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Yugi Muto's hand cards: 5→6]

Dark Yugi put down the cards in his hand and then played the card he had planned to use from the beginning.

"First, I activate the Spell Card [Monster Reborn] from my hand and Special Summon a monster from my Graveyard."

[Yugi Muto's hand cards: 6 → 5]

Yako frowned.

Needless to say, King is now going to resurrect the monsters in his graveyard.

"Sorry, Yako, can I borrow your card?"

"Using the effect of [Monster Reborn], Special Summon [Angel O1] from your Graveyard in Defense Position."

Buzz--!

On his field, after a flash of light, a Little Angel resembling a garlic bulb was projected.

[Angel O1: Defense 300 → 150]

Dark Yugi chuckled, "As long as [Angel O1] is Special Summoned on my field, I can gain an additional chance to Summon a Level 7 or higher monster."