Chapter 1063: The Chief
Chapter 1063: The Chief
Footsteps approached from outside, and at this moment, Chief Godevin’s body began to disintegrate.
Literally. It had started happening even as he spoke, but now it seemed to have reached the critical point. His skin was cracked like parched earth, and his body was crumbling. Each fragment that hit the ground immediately turned to dust and scattered in the wind.
He was a Dark Marked, and Dark Marked were already the walking dead. Now that he had lost his Duel, the power that sustained his rebirth was dissipating, and his long-dead flesh began to collapse.
Godevin sighed deeply.
A second chance. He had said it could change history, that this time it would be different.
But it turned out to be worse than the first.
He had not even begun his mission before he died. No, he hadn't even had time to act. Halfway through, some demon appeared out of nowhere, and his grand ambitions turned to nothing.
Reflecting on it, his first life, when he fought against Yusei and the Dragon Marked, had been tough, but in retrospect, it was like a simple mode. This time, it was hell mode.
To be stopped at the door by the big boss before even starting? Could you believe it?
Godevin's body completely turned to ash, vanishing into the air.
"..."
"Chief!"
The door was thrown open.
Deputy Chief Yego, along with a team of security officers, rushed in.
They saw Chief Godevin standing with his hands behind his back, facing the window. He slowly turned around as they entered.
Of course, the real Godevin had already died a few seconds ago.
This one was Youxuan.
The Godevin of this timeline had been dead for a long time, replaced by a Godevin from a different timeline. Now, this fake Godevin had vanished, but his actions had given Youxuan an idea.
The Security Maintenance Bureau held a unique position in 5D’s, far more than just a police department.
It was responsible for security in both the city and the satellite zones, and it also managed the city’s heart, the perpetual motion machine "Moment." Later, it was discovered that the bureau’s headquarters housed the city’s only supercomputer, which contained numerous top-secret files.
The Chief of the Security Maintenance Bureau wielded immense power in the city, with resources and information that were unimaginable. If Youxuan wanted to act in this dimension and this city, this was a very advantageous identity to assume.
Thus, Youxuan transformed into Godevin’s form, taking the place of the now-disappeared chief.
In the past, he had used his shape-shifting ability in the Spirit World, leveraging the power of Magic Cards. At that time, he could only use Magic Cards in the Spirit World because the world’s laws allowed the cards’ powers to manifest.
However, back then, Youxuan couldn’t use any card powers in the real world.
But things were different now. Youxuan’s mastery of Darkness Power had advanced significantly, and his understanding of the laws of power had deepened. He had also gained the support of the Three Illusions, the Three Yeshen, and the Golden Cabinet Set gifted by Yüda, among other spirit powers. His level of Darkness Power was on par with Jüda’s in the final semester of GX.
Therefore, even outside the Spirit World, he could now manifest the effects of one or two cards.
"Chief Godwin, are you all right?"
Deputy Chief Yego let out a sigh of relief.
"I was worried when I heard the commotion coming from your office. I’m glad you’re safe."
Yego waved his hand, signaling the other security officers to leave. This was a routine for him when talking to Godwin.
Because he was particularly skilled at flattering, and given his status as deputy chief, Godwin sometimes shared confidential information with him. Of course, no one else could be present during these conversations.
"But it’s quite strange", Yego shook his head. "I suddenly felt drowsy and almost passed out just now. When I came to, I found myself leaning against the wall in the corridor, still a bit dizzy."
Youxuan understood.
It was probably the moment the Earthbound God was summoned.
Yego and everyone else in the Security Maintenance Bureau likely had their souls momentarily taken by the Earthbound God. However, after Godwin was quickly defeated by Youxuan’s powerful reversal card, the souls were soon returned to their bodies. They might have only felt a brief moment of disorientation. Since they lost consciousness when the Earthbound God appeared, none of them saw it directly.
But just because they didn’t see it doesn’t mean no one did. The Earthbound God was as large as a monster from a Japanese tokusatsu show, flying in the sky and appearing right in the city center. In such a vast city, it was impossible for no one to notice.
But it wasn’t a big deal. In the opening of the 5D’s anime, when Yusei and Jack dueled, the Red Dragon appeared over the city, and the central Duel arena almost exploded from their battle, causing quite a commotion. However, these days, the Security Maintenance Bureau’s information control was so tight that they could easily pass it off as a “test of the latest holographic system” without arousing suspicion.
Seeing the mess in the chief’s office—shattered windows, dented floors, and walls with chunks missing—Yego cautiously asked, "Chief, what happened?"
"Nothing."
Youxuan mimicked Godwin’s posture, hands behind his back, looking out the window calmly.
"You can go now."
Yego nodded, "Yes, Chief."
Youxuan knew that Yego had no background or special skills. His rise to the position of deputy chief in the Security Maintenance Bureau, a powerful organization, was due to two reasons: his skill at flattery and his understanding that he shouldn’t ask unnecessary questions.
In the anime, the Security Maintenance Bureau had two chiefs, both of whom were major villains. The first was Godwin, and after his death, the position was taken by the Machine Emperor Trio: Jose, Placido, and Luciano.
These three were dressed in bizarre outfits and acted in peculiar ways, raising many questions. Their commands were often strange. However, Yego never asked any questions and never pried into things he shouldn’t know. This was likely why, despite being involved in major events, he managed to survive until the end of the story.
After dismissing Yego, Youxuan narrowed his eyes and surveyed the chief’s office. Looking out from the floor-to-ceiling windows, the view of the city’s lights and bustling streets gave a sense of power and control, as if the entire city lay at his feet.
Now that he was in Godwin’s position, it was time to make good use of the resources of the Security Maintenance Bureau.
For example,
He could start by checking the chief’s card inventory.
(End of Chapter)
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