Chapter 1092: Hate Me
Chapter 1092: Hate Me
"Ahhh."
Bearing the full brunt of the damage, her remaining LP was drained in one go. Akira involuntarily let out a strange sound, staggered back two steps, and collapsed to her knees, drained of energy.
It couldn’t be helped; Yuu was just too powerful. Even she, one of the strongest psychokinetic Duelists in the World of Peace, nearly couldn’t withstand it.
"This pain, what is it..."
Akira supported herself with one hand on the ground, her face pale, unable to speak for a moment.
The attack just now was far from ordinary physical damage. It was something entirely different from their psychokinetic Duels.
While it did involve a physical impact, the main force was concentrated on her body, unlike her psychokinetic attacks, which often caused environmental destruction and fierce winds.
Moreover, there was something deeper. It felt as if the attack had penetrated her body, shaking her very soul.
This was probably the first time in Akira’s life that she felt her power was being suppressed.
And that was only on the level of extraordinary abilities.
The opponent had proven with his actions that his earlier words were not just empty boasts. Using a Plant-type Deck, he showed that she hadn’t truly mastered her own Deck or her own power.
Feeling defeated by this combination of attacks, Akira’s first instinct was frustration.
It felt like being toyed with, helpless as she watched herself burn repeatedly by the lycoris flowers, unable to counter.
In truth, even if she had been despised by others, Akira still genuinely loved Duels.
After all, even though she couldn’t control her power, it only manifested during Duels. In theory, if she never touched a card again and found a job in another field, it might have been possible.
While in the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe, completely separating herself from Duels would limit her achievements, she could still live a normal life.
But even so, Akira never completely gave up on Duels. Even if there were other factors, it was clear that her addiction to cards was strong.
So today might have been the first time in her life that, after a game, the thought of finding a regular job flashed through her mind.
Playing cards didn’t seem so worth clinging to anymore.
The key was that she couldn’t say anything about being defeated this way. After all, both the Black Garden and Phoenix Lycoris were cards she often used, but she had never pushed them to this limit.
The self-destructive burn strategy was also a tactic she frequently employed. The Black Garden itself was a self-destructive field. In the original story, when Yusei and Akira first faced each other, it was noted that she enjoyed the process of hurting her opponents on some level. As a self-destructive player, Akira had great potential.
However, while hurting others could bring joy, encountering someone even more self-destructive left her feeling terrible.
Akira’s hair was disheveled, her head hanging low as she knelt on the ground. She slowly looked up, seeing Director Godwin standing tall before her, his body blocking the moonlight from the window, making his cold face appear somewhat indistinct.
Akira was momentarily dazed, then bit her lip.
"Why didn’t you kill me? Like you killed Dwayne?"
"Why, indeed."
Yuu tilted his head and slowly said, "Perhaps it’s because you’re not even worth killing right now."
"!"
His arrogant words made her angrier, but she couldn’t find the words to retort. Because, in a way, he seemed to have the right to say it.
She lost, and lost thoroughly.
Her opponent didn’t even use their true Deck. Using a Deck similar to hers, with the same cards and even a similar style, they crushed her almost as if toying with her.
They crushed her Duel, her strength, and nearly her spirit.
"Well, you do have one thing over Dwayne. You have potential, and the chance to become stronger."
Youxuan said this with a calm, unflinching tone.
"As you are now, no matter how many times we Duel, the outcome would be the same. You have no chance of winning against me.
However, you do have potential. That’s why I’m giving you this one chance—to grow stronger and challenge me again, to seek your revenge."
He flicked his finger, and a white envelope floated down to land in front of Akira.
Akira instinctively caught the envelope, paused for a moment, then looked up and asked, "What is this?"
"It’s an invitation to the Lucky Cup", Youxuan replied. "A tournament hosted by the Security Maintenance Bureau.
The bureau has invited Duelists from all over the world, each a proven elite in their respective fields.
And there’s something even more important."
Youxuan deliberately paused here, glancing at the Dragon Mark on Akira’s arm and smiling.
"Besides you, several other Dragon Mark bearers will also be attending."
Akira’s eyes widened in shock as she looked up at Youxuan.
"Yes, all the Dragon Mark bearers will be there", Youxuan confirmed. "I’m not sure what will happen when they face each other, but it should be quite interesting, to say the least."
"Director Godwin" walked to the window, hands behind his back, facing away from Akira.
Akira watched his back, which was completely exposed to her. A thought flashed through her mind: If she used her psychic powers to attack now, she could easily take him down.
But the thought vanished as quickly as it came. She instinctively felt that if she acted now, it wouldn’t end well. It would only bring her shame.
She remained still.
"By the way, there’s an interesting fact I should tell you", Youxuan continued. "The winner of the Lucky Cup will be granted a special opportunity to challenge the King of New Domino, Jack Atlas.
And Jack Atlas... he is also a Dragon Mark bearer."
Akira’s eyes flickered with surprise.
Jack too?
She glanced at the Dragon Mark on her arm.
"Yes, Jack Atlas is a Dragon Mark bearer, just like you. And he is the ruler of this city.
If you can win the Lucky Cup, you’ll likely grow stronger through those battles. When that time comes, I will give you another chance to challenge me.
And then, you might uncover some intriguing truths. About the Dragon Mark bearers, about Dwayne, and about the various secrets surrounding you—the truths of your life that you’ve never truly understood."
Youxuan gave her a half-smile.
"What do you think?"
After a moment, Akira clenched the envelope he had thrown her, shakily stood up, and her almond-shaped eyes regained their determined look.
"I’ll go", she said.
"Excellent."
Youxuan turned to leave, waving a hand at her.
"I’ll be waiting."
Hate me, and grow stronger, foolish girl.
Only then will you see your true destiny.
(End of Chapter)
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