Chapter 286

Judai nodded and replied, "Yes, I visited Domino City during summer vacation, and I met Mr. Sugoroku as soon as I arrived."

"So, this pretty young lady, you're Judai's girlfriend, right?" Sugoroku suddenly noticed that the two were holding hands and smiled knowingly.

"Sugoroku, hello! My name is Asuka Tenjoin. As you guessed, we've been dating for a while now."

Judai smiled as well. "Yes, she's also a student at the Duel Academy."

"Youth is wonderful...!" Sugoroku stared at Asuka with the same expression he would give a granddaughter-in-law.

The old man quickly opened the shop door and waved to the two of them, "Come in, come in. Tell me anything you want to see or anything you need."

Seeing how enthusiastic the other person was, the two of them didn't stand on ceremony and followed him inside.

As Judai walked inside, he asked curiously, "Mr. Sugoroku, is Mr. Yugi still not here?"

"It's a pity he's still not here. He's often away from home for months at a time. Just like when I was young, I loved adventure. He would often take Anzu on adventure trips everywhere."

Sugoroku Muto stroked his beard, shook his head, and chuckled.

This wasn't Judai's first time visiting Kame Game Shop; he was quite familiar with the items on display.

But for Asuka, everything here was new and fascinating.

Asuka looked down at the cabinet full of cards and clicked her tongue in admiration.

"Wow, this place has so many different kinds of cards, and many of them are rare and valuable!"

Chaos Emperor Dragon, Neos Wiseman, Sky Knight, Revolver Dragon, and more...

Some of these cards have been banned, and some are outdated, but they are undoubtedly rare cards, and the earliest versions at that. They are valuable collectibles with no market value, and their commemorative significance outweighs their practical value. Of course, there are also some new cards that have not yet been released.

This card shop, though small, boasts the world's most comprehensive collection of rare cards, making the trip truly worthwhile.

"Speaking of which, not long ago a young man in a silver suit with silver hair came into the store and bought a set of [Phantom HERO] cards. He's a [Hero] deck user, just like you, Judai!"

Upon hearing Sugoroku's description, Judai and Asuka exchanged a glance and simultaneously thought of one person.

"Edo Phoenix!?"

"Yes, yes, that seems to be the name."

Judai stroked his chin and muttered, "Looks like he's gotten even stronger..."

Afterwards, Asuka didn't find any cards she liked, Judai simply went off to play somewhere else with her.

Sugoroku Muto volunteered to take the two of them on a tour of the city.

Under his guidance, the two visited some of the city's more famous places.

For example, the city square where the legendary Duel City began, the bridge where Yugi and Marik battled Slifer the Sky Dragon, and so on...

These places may not seem particularly special, but they are all associated with legends of battles fought in Yugi, which makes them quite unique.

They didn't linger in these places for long and continued walking towards the city center.

However, as they were traveling through the city, something bad suddenly happened: Judai and Asuka discovered that Sugoroku Muto was missing.

Where is Grandpa Sugoroku?

"I don't know, I just turned the corner and couldn't find them anywhere!"

The two turned around and found that they couldn't see the old man following them. They waited for a while but he didn't catch up. They went back the way they came but still couldn't find him. They immediately became nervous.

Judai didn't sense any trace of Dark Power around him; it was as if it had vanished into thin air.

"There's something here, Judai!"

The observant Asuka picked up a note from the ground.

The sign read, "Yusei Fudo, if you want to save that old man, bring your girlfriend to the top floor of the tallest building. Don't try anything funny, or else..."

Although they hadn't finished speaking, both of them already understood what the next words meant; the word 'tear up the ticket' popped into their minds.

"Mr. Sugoroku has been kidnapped, and I'm the target?"

"Who on earth would do something so outrageous?"

You'll find out when you get there!

Judai got up, preparing to go there to keep his appointment.

Just then, the surroundings suddenly went dark.

The two looked up and found that the sky had become covered with dark clouds.

"How can the weather change so suddenly?"

Hearing Asuka's words, Judai shook his head. "No, it's not a weather problem. Someone has set up a barrier to surround us."

He looked at the four enormous illusory emperors standing at the four corners of the city, and his expression became solemn.

"At this time?"

"Yes, I'm afraid someone is plotting against us. All the answers lie in building number three."

"Let's go!"

"Um!"

So the two changed their route and headed to the agreed-upon location.

Not long after, Judai and Asuka took the elevator to the top of the Central Building.

The two looked around and saw the glass skylight in the middle.

"Could this be...!?"

Judai nodded, guessing, "This is probably the legendary place where Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba once fought side by side."

Chapter 158 Teaming up with Asuka again for a duel

The two did not linger in this place for long before a sudden change occurred!

Two tall figures appeared from the opposite side at some point. One of them was a muscular man in his early twenties, wearing a knitted hat and sporting a small mustache.

He crossed his arms and arrogantly declared to Judai and Asuka, "My name is Garnet, and his name is Marron."

The man named Marron, standing to the side, had blue-purple hair and was carrying an unconscious old man on his shoulder.

And that was none other than the Millennium Hostage — Sugoroku Muto!

"Mr. Sugoroku!"

"Sugoroku!"

Marron's gloomy face was filled with mockery. "You must be Yusei Fudo and Asuka Tenjoin, right? If you want us to let this old man go, then have a two-on-one duel with us. If you lose, you'll obediently submit to the Society of Light!"

"The Society of Light!? You're also under Saiou's command?"

Marron nodded in agreement, "Well, that's about right."

However, neither side knew that the "Zhai Wang" mentioned by the other was actually not the same person.

"A two-person duel, that's quite a clever plan..." Judai's eyes narrowed slightly, then he turned to Asuka: "Is everything alright, Asuka?"

The latter nodded. "I'm fine."

Judai then looked back at the other side and said, "We accept your demands. We are ready anytime."

After seeing that they had agreed, Marron put Sugoroku Muto down on the ground, and then walked up to the glass skylight with Garnet.

"Pick up these two Duel Disk and duel us!"

After exchanging a glance, Judai and Asuka walked up to the skylight together and picked up the Duel Disk that was placed there.

After the two put on their Duel Disk, Judai shouted at them, "Bring it on!"

"Let's go then!"

All four simultaneously activated their Duel Disk.

"Duel!!" ×4

[Yucheng Tenth Generation: LP4000]

[Asuka Tenjoin: LP4000]

[Garnet: LP4000]

[Marron: LP4000]

"Life points are separated...?!" Judai clicked his tongue inwardly.

The man wearing the knitted hat quickly pulled out a card.

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Garnet Hand Cards: 5→6]

After scanning his hand, Garnet sneered, "Hmph, I'll activate Continuous Spell [Side Attack] (Anime Card) from my hand!"

[Garnet Hand Cards: 6 → 5]

"Based on this card's effect, the opponent can only attack the player they are facing. However, for us who have activated this card, if the opponent doesn't have any monsters, we can directly attack the teammate next to them."

Asuka's expression changed upon hearing this. "It's a card specifically for team duels!? They really came prepared..."

At this moment, Judai is facing Garnet, while Asuka is facing Marron.

"Go!" Garnet drew another card from his hand and revealed it. "I summon [Ice Knight] in Attack Position!"

Buzz!

A flash of golden light appeared on the field, and a humanoid warrior made entirely of azure blue ice, wielding a double-headed spear, was projected.

[Ice Knight: Attack Power 1300]

[Garnet Hand Cards: 5 → 4]

"This card's effect is: for each Aqua monster you control, your ATK increases by 400."

[Ice Knight: Attack Power 1300 → 1700]

"Alright, my turn is over."

With Garnet's declaration ending his turn, the initiative shifted to Judai's side.

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 5→6]

After drawing a card, Judai first placed a card from his hand onto the Duel Disk: "I summon [Neo-Spacian Dark Panther] in Defense Position."

Buzz!

After a flash of light effects, a black panther wearing a cape appeared beside him.

[Neo-Spacian - Dark Panther: Defense 500]

"Then, I activate the Dark Panther's special effect!"

Once per turn, you can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; until the End Phase, this card gains the same name and effect as that monster.

"I will definitely choose the [Ice Knight]!"

The next second, the Dark Panther mysteriously melted into a puddle of black mud, then quickly transformed into the Ice Knight's appearance.

"What are you up to?"

Judai didn't directly answer Garnet's question. Instead, he pointed to the mimicked Ice Knight beside him and said, "[Ice Knight]'s effect activates once per turn during your Main Phase. During this turn, you can Normal Summon."

"Of course, this effect can only summon WATER monsters, and after activation, you cannot summon or Special Summon any other WATER monsters until the end of the turn."

"Are you suggesting using my monster to summon a second one?!"

"That's right..."

Judai spoke, he threw out another card from his hand.

"I now summon [Neo-Spacian - Aqua Dolphin] in Defense Position."

Another light effect flashed, and Dolphin Bro appeared instantly.

[Neo-Spacian - Aqua Dolphin: Defense 800]