Chapter 1151: A Simple Dark Game
Chapter 1151: A Simple Dark Game
"Little Game?"
Clark furrowed his brow, unable to figure out what Godwin was up to.
"Yeah, just a simple little Game. Actually, it’s not even a Game, it’s very simple."
Youxuan pulled out a die and placed it on the table.
"We’ll use this die to compare numbers. If I roll a higher number, you’ll have to answer my question and tell me the secret of the Perpetual Motion Express. If you roll a higher number, I promise I won’t ask you anything else. From now on, whenever you need the Law Enforcement Bureau’s help, I, Godwin, will do my best to assist you, no questions asked."
Clark found it absurd at first, but as he stared at the small die in Youxuan’s hand, he suddenly felt a bit intrigued.
He pondered for a moment and asked, "Just one roll of the die, that’s it?"
"That’s it."
Clark narrowed his eyes.
He didn’t understand what had gotten into Godwin, but rolling a die to compare numbers wasn’t a big deal. If he won and Godwin’s promise was genuine, that commitment would be valuable in this city. Although the Perpetual Motion Express had Taichi as a powerful backer, it was more like they were being used as a tool. They helped Taichi, but in terms of privileges and conveniences in the city, the Law Enforcement Bureau could offer a lot more.
If he lost, he could just keep pretending to be clueless.
Even if he agreed to reveal the secrets of the Perpetual Motion Express, he could still control what he disclosed. He could continue to act ignorant or lie, and Godwin wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.
"Alright, since the boss is in the mood for this, I’ll give it a try." Clark adjusted his glasses and smiled.
He took the bait.
Youxuan narrowed his eyes.
As expected, this guy seemed unfamiliar with the concept of a Dark Game.
It was true that in 5DS, the portrayal of Dark Games was less prominent compared to the earlier two series. The only group that used Dark Games in the entire story was the Sealmark organization in the early stages, and they only seemed to know the basics—using cards to decide life and death, far less varied than in the original series.
In the original series, true Dark Game masters didn’t need cards to initiate a Dark Game. The stakes of a Dark Game weren’t limited to life and death, and the forms and outcomes were much more diverse. Even a simple die could suffice.
"Then I’ll go first. Draw—ah, sorry, I meant, roll the die!"
Clark threw the die. It spun twice on the table and came to a stop.
A six.
"Huh, looks like my luck is good today, boss." Clark chuckled, "Seems like I’ve won."
"Nice one, but as the legendary Duelists often say, the Duel isn’t over until the last moment. Even with a simple Dice Game."
Youxuan flicked his thumb, launching the die into the air where it spun mid-flight.
Clark narrowed his eyes and smiled.
His chances of winning were five out of six. The only way for Youxuan to tie was to roll a six as well, and even then, they would just have to roll again.
"What!?"
The next moment, Clark’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the die on the table.
The die had cracked!
It was as if it had shattered upon impact, split right down the middle. A die had become two halves, each rolling a couple of times before coming to a stop with two faces showing.
One side was a one, the other a six.
"Seven points!"
Youxuan chuckled.
"What a pity, it seems like I've performed a miracle."
Clark: "."
This is possible?
But of course, it was possible. Youxuan was paying homage to the king from the early days of the Yu Gi franchise. Before the IP became synonymous with card games, it was a story about a king possessing the body of a young Yu Gi, using various bizarre and dark Dark Game techniques to punish evil and promote good.
Rolling dice was one of the early Dark Game techniques used by the king. Back then, the die also split into two halves, and the king managed to roll a seven.
"Well, it seems like I've won", Youxuan clapped his hands and smiled. "So, according to our agreement, tell me the secret of the Perpetual Motion Express."
Clark, though a bit speechless about the split die, didn't really care much about this little Dark Game. He had already decided to play dumb and deny knowing anything.
But as he shook his head, ready to deny everything, his words unexpectedly changed to: "This is an anchor point set by Taichi to alter history. Deep within lies a time machine that can rewrite history."
The moment the words left his mouth, Clark realized something was wrong. He quickly covered his mouth in fear, staring at Youxuan in shock.
Why?
He didn't want to reveal these secrets!
"Um, I already know all of that", Youxuan smiled gently.
"So, you must have a way to meet the Three Emperors, right? I need to speak with them."
Before Clark could respond, Youxuan added, "Don't try to deceive me. You should know that it's futile. From the moment Yu Gi lost to me, you lost the right to refuse or hide anything."
Clark's pupils contracted, as if he had just thought of something extremely terrifying. He exclaimed in horror, "Black Dark Game!"
"Oh, you've heard of it", Youxuan laughed. "Not bad for a lackey of Taichi."
Clark was terrified.
Yes, he had heard of it. But Dark Game in this era was almost a legend, and few people knew about it anymore.
Moreover, hadn't he heard that Dark Game required a duel to take effect?
And Dark Game could kill and even erase souls, that much was certain. Clark had also heard that in the distant past, there were experts who could manipulate souls with Dark Game, but he had always dismissed it as a legend.
But now, the legend had become reality. This Godwin, standing before him, had such abilities.
Wasn't this the same as the top Dark Game users from the past?
As he thought this, his mouth opened again, uncontrollably: "From the Control Room, you can contact the Three Emperors. Those three lords are hidden in the gaps of subspace, and the equipment here can connect to them—ah!"
Clark suddenly let out a painful scream, his body writhing with electric arcs. Black smoke rose from his body as he collapsed to the ground, convulsing and unable to get up.
Youxuan frowned and looked towards the door.
Standing in the doorway was a figure in a white hood, face obscured, with a long sword at the waist.
Clark, lying on the ground and convulsing, saw the newcomer and his eyes filled with terror and despair.
"Taichi Executor!?"
(End of Chapter)
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