Chapter 204
When Manjoume saw Judai and Asuka walking out side by side in the audience, he angrily kicked the chair in front of him, startling several classmates nearby.
"That damned Yusei Fudo! How could he team up with Asuka for a duel!"
He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with jealousy.
At the same time, Judai and Asuka exchanged a glance, and Judai said, "Let's go, Asuka!"
"Good."
The two then quickly stepped onto the dueling platform.
After they took the stage, Professor Chronos raised his hand and announced, "Then, the Arbitration Duel shall now begin!"
After he shouted those words, cheers erupted from the audience.
As Cronos prepared to introduce their opponent, a deep voice rang out. "Is the opponent our teacher or Obelisk Blue's student? It's not you again, is it?"
"Naonai? Chancellor?!"
Cronos coughed and explained, "No, because this is a punitive duel to punish them for entering the restricted area and violating school rules. It has to be a match that matches their own!"
"So, who is the opponent?"
Cronos clenched his fists and introduced, "I've summoned the legendary duelists, the Labyrinth Brothers, who are skilled in two-person duels!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than two figures suddenly somersaulted up from below the stage.
Everyone stared in amazement at the two bald men in robes who came out to perform acrobatics. The man in orange robes had the word "MI" written on their heads, and the man in green robes had the word "Gong" written on their heads. The two characters seemed to have the word "matchmaker" written on their faces.
"We are the guardians of the homeless!"
"Labyrinth Brothers!"
Judai & Asuka: So earthy...
Cronos stepped behind them and continued, "They are the legendary duelists who fought against the King of Games, Yugi Muto."
The Labyrinth Brothers sneered, feigning indifference, and said, "I have no grudge against you!"
"Fight hard!"
"If you defeat us, the road will open!"
"Alright, let's duel!"
Seeing their stances, Judai found it amusing. "What unexpected opponents. But is this in accordance with the rules, Professor Chronos?"
Cronos explained with a mischievous grin, "Of course, no problem, because there was no requirement to designate students or teachers as your opponents in the first place."
"How interesting, let them come!"
The bald Chancellor stared at the two bald men on the stage with what seemed like adoration.
"Since the Chancellor agrees, then there's no problem."
So Cronos stood in the center of the platform and announced, "Both sides, take your positions!"
The four people on stage then set up their card decks.
Incidentally, in team duels, teammates can borrow cards from each other on the field. At the same time, the team shares life points, starting at 8000 points. Each person cannot attack in the first turn.
Duel order: Asuka → Miya → Judai → Miya
"The duel begins!"
After shouting, Cronos quickly stepped off the dueling platform.
[Yusei Fudo & Asuka Tenjoin: LP8000]
[Labyrinth Brothers: LP8000]
Judai gestured to the girl beside him, "Let's begin, Asuka, according to our plan."
"Um."
After responding, Asuka immediately drew a card from her deck.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Asuka Tenjoin Hand Card: 5→6]
After glancing at her hand, she picked up three cards and revealed them, "I'm going to activate the Spell Card [Polymerization] from my hand, Polymerization [E-HERO Electrum] and [Blade Skater]!"
"Come forth, [E-HERO Ice Edge]!"
A flash of white light, and a woman with fire patterns, wearing ice skates and an eye patch, appeared on the field.
[E-HERO Ice Edge: Attack Power 2100]
[Asuka Tenjoin Hand Card: 6→3]
"Round over."
Asuka ended her turn decisively.
Then, the older brother, Mi, from the Labyrinth Brothers, drew a card.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Mysterious Hand Cards: 5→6]
The player immediately slammed the card in his hand onto the Duel Disk, "Summoning [Landmine Spider] in Attack Position."
A flash of golden light appeared, and a giant spider was projected.
[Landmine Spider: Attack Power 2200]
[Mysterious Hand Cards: 6 → 5]
"Round over."
He didn't even put down a card, ending the round immediately, clearly thinking that Judai were no threat as students, appearing very confident.
"My turn! Draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 5→6]
After drawing a card, Judai also grabbed three cards.
"I also activate the Spell Card [Polymerization], Polymerization Winged HERO and Burst Lady from my hand."
"Show yourself, [Elemental HERO Phoenix Enforcer]!"
As the two heroes united, a winged, red and black muscular man flew out from the light.
[Elemental HERO Phoenix Enforcer: Attack Power 2100]
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 6 → 3]
"Round over."
Judai and Asuka started off similarly, both melting a monster with a single move and ending the game.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Miyataka: 5→6]
With a cold smile, Gong slammed the card in his hand onto the Duel Disk, "Summon [Emperor Kaiba] in Defense Position!"
Another flash of golden light appeared, and a warrior shaped like a Kaiba was projected onto the screen.
[Emperor Kaiba: Defense 1650]
[Miyataka: 6→5]
Just then, Asuka on the other side suddenly shouted, "At this moment, the effect of [E-HERO Ice Edge]!"
"When the opponent has two monsters on their field, that monster's attack power is doubled!"
[E-HERO Ice Edge: Attack Power 2100→4200]
"What?!"
The Labyrinth Brothers were stunned, watching as the monster with 2100 attack power instantly became 4200 attack power.
Their expressions immediately turned serious, and they no longer looked down on them just because they were students.
Then Miya played another card from her hand, "Then I activate Spell Card from my hand, [Sacrifice Doll]."
"This card's effect is to Tribute one monster you control to Special Summon a Level 7 monster from your hand."
His gaze fell on Mi, who nodded, as if agreeing with his plan.
"Using [Landmine Spider] as sacrifices..."
As he spoke, a tuft of hair sprouted from the image on the Spell Card and bound the spider.
Bang--!!
With a hiss, the Landmine Spider was crushed to pieces.
"Come forth, [Wind Demon God - Shuga]!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a storm suddenly swept across the field, and soon a green ball appeared with a pair of large hands and the word 'wind' written on it.
[Wind Demon God - Shuga: Attack Power 2400]
[Miyataka: 5→3]
Chapter Twenty-Six: Thunder, Wind, Water, and Demon Gods
"I'm sorry, brother."
"It's nothing. I'd sacrifice anything for you."
"No, I won't feel at ease if I don't say thank you!"
Judai and Asuka watched the Labyrinth Brothers' back-and-forth banter in silence.
The dramatic Miyako looked at the two stunned people opposite her and sneered, "I'll activate the Spell Card [Dark Revelation] from my hand again!"
[Miyataka: 3→2]
"This card's effect is that if your opponent has a monster with the specified name in their deck, that card can be added to their hand."
"I am referring to..."
Gong pointed to the equally dramatic Mi beside her.
"[Thunder Dragon - Sanga]!"
Mi sneered, echoing his brother, "Hmph! Thank you so much, of course Sanjay is in my deck!"
[Mysterious Hand Cards: 5→6]
Finally, the two of them simultaneously raised their fingers and pointed at Judai and Asuka.
"Let us show you the essence of team duels!!"
Judai & Asuka:...
The Labyrinth Brothers didn't see the panicked expressions on the other side; they simply assumed that the two inexperienced students were intimidated by their imposing manner.
"I see." Judai looked calmly at the two people opposite him and asked, "Is your turn over?"
""Well...""
The Labyrinth Brothers were a little embarrassed; that wasn't what they meant. Shouldn't you be feeling the pressure?
Asuka glanced beside her, then nodded and said, "Your teamwork is indeed flawless, but my chemistry with Judai is definitely on par with yours."
"Is that so? Then I'll set one more card face down, and the turn ends."
[Miyataka: 2→1]
After Miya finally finished her declaration, Asuka immediately drew a card from her deck.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Asuka Tenjoin Hand Card: 3→4]
After she drew the card, Judai turned to her and ordered, "Attack freely, Asuka!"
"Yes, I understand!"
So she swung her hand and commanded, "Go! [E-HERO Ice Edge] Attack Maze Brother directly!"