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Chapter 1072: Power Unused, Wasted
Chapter 1072: Power Unused, Wasted
"Aaaaaah—"
A blood-curdling scream, as if torn from the very depths of the soul, carried a pain and despair that defied imagination. The shrill, trembling sound made it seem as though the victim was being sliced inch by inch with a blade or burned alive, every nerve screaming in protest.
The entire room fell silent, stunned. The guards in this detention center, who were no strangers to abusing their power and tormenting inmates, were no exception. Though the warden, the main perpetrator, was the one who usually carried out the abuse, the rest of the guards were far from innocent.
Now, with the warden’s horrific fate before their eyes, they all felt a sense of impending doom. They dared not meet the gaze of the supreme officer standing before them.
This supreme officer, Godwin, with his white hair, seemed like a demonic apparition. To the guards, he embodied the wrath of all the prisoners they had once tormented.
Even the inmates, who felt a sense of justice being served, were secretly terrified by the scream.
Sending an additional three thousand points of damage, and then continuing to burn—could this be the work of a normal person?
While many were secretly grateful to this newly revealed officer, they couldn’t help but feel an instinctive fear.
It wasn’t just the cruelty of the method; the fact that he could so effortlessly send three thousand points of damage and still have more to spare was equally shocking.
The combination of the Leaf Sprite and the Divine Sword Phoenix, though not an infinite loop, produced a similar effect. To an average Duelist, it was a rare and spectacular move, with the power of a super ultimate attack.
Of course, it was understandable that they were shocked. They didn’t know that the Divine Sword Phoenix, a card that only increased Attack Power by a mere three hundred points, held a place on the Banned Card List among other highly skilled cards.
For beginners in Yu-Gi-Oh, it would be bewildering to see such a card on the list. But anyone who experienced a round of such torment, like Warden Takasu, would likely lose any contempt they once had for the banned cards.
No card on the list was without its power.
Warden Takasu, now a broken, smoking heap on the ground, emitted a scent of burned flesh.
"It seems this Duel only proved that you lack the ability to manage this place", Youxuan said, folding up his Duel Disk and looking down at the prostrate Takasu with a cold expression.
"Additionally, all the illegal acts you committed during your tenure will be thoroughly investigated. I’m personally looking forward to the results."
Youxuan paused, his smile taking on a dangerous edge.
"Of course, the final verdict will depend on the evidence and the Security Maintenance Bureau’s findings. But you might end up being confined in your own detention center."
Takasu, who was already half-dead, trembled at these words, his face contorted with fear. "No, sir, you can’t! If I’m put in here, I won’t survive a day. No, not even an hour!"
"Is that so?"
Youxuan smiled.
"Then you’d better try your best."
"Sir, please, no—"
Takasu tried to struggle, but his body, already weakened by the electric shocks, had no strength left. Youxuan casually waved his hand, and immediately, the security officers stepped forward, dragging the warden away.
If you don't use your power, it expires. In this city, officials can do whatever they want.
Takasu's screams faded into the distance. Meanwhile, the prisoners in the cells on both sides of the courtyard became more animated, some even showing signs of anticipation.
Like hungry beasts that have caught the scent of prey after days of starvation.
That bastard Takasu, if he ever ends up here...
Isn't that just...
Hehe, hehehehe...
When that happens, he'll be in for a world of pain.
Youxuan turned to face all the prisoners in the courtyard and said calmly, "As for all of you, the Security Maintenance Bureau will oversee the re-evaluation of your cases. If any of you were indeed wrongfully imprisoned, we will release you once the investigation is complete."
The prisoners couldn't help but stir, many of them now seeing a glimmer of hope in their eyes. When they looked at "Officer Godwin", they saw him as a savior, his entire being seemingly glowing with a divine light.
Youxuan wasn't just making empty promises. He did plan to send someone to handle the reviews upon his return. However, his resources were limited, and he couldn't personally ensure that every wrongfully imprisoned prisoner would be freed. That wasn't his primary goal. He had more important matters to attend to.
After giving these instructions, he turned to leave. But before he exited the courtyard, he beckoned to the deputy warden in charge of the area.
The deputy warden hurried over, a smile plastered on his face. "Sir, is there anything else I can assist you with?"
"Nothing much", Youxuan replied. "But there's a man named Yusei Fudo among your inmates. I'll be in the warden's office shortly. Please have him come see me alone."
The deputy warden responded quickly, "No problem! I'll send someone, no, I'll go myself!"
With that, he scurried off.
A few minutes later, Yusei Fudo was escorted out of his cell and brought to the warden's office by the deputy warden himself. This was probably the best treatment Yusei had received since leaving the Satellite Zone. There were no disdainful glares or derogatory remarks about "Satellite scum." The deputy warden and the guards who accompanied him were almost deferential, carefully guiding Yusei to the office door.
The stark contrast in treatment compared to his previous days left Yusei feeling puzzled. He pushed open the door to the warden's office and saw the silver-haired, handsome officer already seated at his desk, a chair placed for him opposite.
Yusei entered the room and heard the door close behind him. He glanced at the chair but didn't sit down, asking, "What does the Security Maintenance Bureau's officer want with me?"
While he was grateful to "Officer Godwin" for stepping in earlier, knowing that without his intervention the situation could have spiraled out of control, his gratitude wasn't enough to make him drop his guard. Instead, he suspected that this officer had some ulterior motive.
Youxuan got straight to the point. "Yusei Fudo. I know that before you were imprisoned, you dueled the King at the central arena."
Yusei remained silent. There was nothing surprising about this. Their duel had caused quite a commotion, and he had ended up being arrested and imprisoned by the security officers. As an officer, Godwin had no reason not to know about it.
"I've also heard about what happened during the duel. It seems that the legendary spirit ‘Red Dragon’ appeared in the city, right?"
Youxuan paused.
"You, are you the legendary ‘Dragon Signer,’ are you not?"
(End of Chapter)
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