Chapter 1207: The Persona Crumbles
Chapter 1207: The Persona Crumbles
Chapter 1207: The Persona Crumbles
"Murderous Intent."
Jack Atlas and Crow Hogan were both taken aback.
Murderous Intent is a very abstract concept, invisible and intangible, detectable only through one's senses. Only the Duelists directly involved in the Duel might be able to feel it.
Though they were also part of the Duel, they had been completely engrossed in the game until now, not thinking too much about anything else. It was only after Yusei Fudo's hint that they began to reflect and suddenly realized Goodwin hadn't shown any strong Murderous Intent during the Duel up until now.
That wasn't the kind of vibe someone determined to decide their fate through a Darkness Duel would give off.
Of course, this was just a feeling, not concrete evidence. It was hard to make a definitive judgment based on such a feeling alone. Yusei Fudo's suspicion was just a point of concern, and more judgment would depend on his trust in "Goodwin."
Rua and Luna, who were still young, hadn't thought too much about it. But Aki Izayoi was also taken aback by Yusei Fudo's words.
Deep down, she had always been skeptical about "Goodwin's" sudden aggressive move, his talk about opening the Underworld gate and using them, the Signers. So when Yusei Fudo pointed this out, she wasn't overly surprised, but rather felt that Yusei must have had similar thoughts.
What surprised her was that Yusei Fudo said this person wasn't Goodwin.
Why? Then who could he be?
"Goodwin, or rather, you've been using Goodwin's identity to interact with us, right? From the very beginning, hasn't it been like that?"
Yusei Fudo said.
Youxuan smiled. "Oh? What's your basis for that claim?"
"There isn't any concrete evidence", Yusei Fudo shook his head. "But you're surrounded by many mysteries, and we don't know much about you. So I asked some well-connected friends to investigate you, or more accurately, 'Goodwin.'"
Yusei Fudo took a deep breath and continued.
"The arm with the Dragon Seal that you just showed us, it actually belonged to the Dark Signer Rudger, whom we defeated, right? He was the original Signer, and he entrusted his brother, the Goodwin you impersonated, to gather the Signers to fight the Dark Signers and prevent the opening of the Underworld gate."
Youxuan: "Wow? You found out that much? So what does this have to do with me?"
"Because of your Duel with Rudger", Yusei Fudo explained. "At the time, I didn't know about the relationship between Rex Goodwin and the Dark Signer leader Rudger, that they were brothers, or that Rudger had asked his brother to gather the Signers to fight.
But now that I know these details, when I recall that Duel, it feels strange.
A Duel is a process of mutual understanding. No matter who you are, you reveal something of yourself through a Duel. During that Duel, I never saw Rudger show any affection for you, his brother, or for the person he entrusted with such a crucial task. It was as if he treated you like a stranger, or even an enemy."
Youxuan: "."
"Not only that. Although I never met the real Goodwin, I asked friends at the Public Security Maintenance Bureau and Jack Atlas about it. They recalled that around the time I met you, 'Director Goodwin's' behavior and some of his habits changed.
However, since 'Director Goodwin' was always a mysterious figure, no one thought much of it. But when combined with all these other points of suspicion, it's clear that you aren't Goodwin, right?"
Everyone: "!!!"
Everyone looked at "Goodwin" on the Apocalypse Altar with shocked and doubtful eyes.
"But no matter who you are, I still believe you are our ally!"
Yusei Fudo clenched his fist and hit his chest, speaking with conviction.
"From the moment we met, you guided all of us, bringing us together, clearing our confusion, and showing us the way forward.
Even in this Duel, you've continued to guide us, giving us opportunities to surpass ourselves.
You told us everything was a scheme to use us, to open the Underworld gate and summon Yeshen, but I don't believe it!
Because until now, you've been constantly leading us to improve, giving us chances to transcend ourselves. Isn't that true?"
Youxuan: "."
The entire arena fell silent, all eyes fixed on "Director Goodwin", no one daring to speak.
Aki held her breath, staring intently at "Goodwin."
If Yusei Fudo was right, then from the day they met, this person had never been "Director Goodwin"?
Then who was he?
Youxuan gazed up at the sky.
Sorry, Zone, it's not that I don't want to continue the act.
It's just that my persona has crumbled.
They don't believe me. What can I do?
Youxuan closed his eyes and smiled softly.
"Yusei Fudo, they say you are the most perceptive Duel King in history. Indeed, you live up to your reputation. Fine, if you've figured it out, so be it. Yes, I am not Rex Goodwin."
With his persona crumbling, Youxuan no longer cared and simply tore off his "Goodwin" mask, revealing his true self.
This was the first time he appeared in his true form before the entire 5DS team.
"Wh-what!?" Rua was shocked, his young mind reeling. "This guy can change faces!"
Crow Hogan frowned. "He looks about our age..."
Youxuan, who had been impersonating the older Goodwin, was now revealed to be their contemporary.
And he was kind of handsome...
With such a sunny disposition, he couldn't possibly be a bad guy.
"My name is Fuji Ki Youxuan", Youxuan introduced himself openly. "I come from another dimension, another world, and I am a Duel King."
Jack Atlas's eyes widened at the word "king", as if it triggered something in him.
"Another world's king?"
"Exactly", Youxuan said calmly. "I have my reasons for being here, but as Yusei Fudo said, I have no ill intentions toward you."
He paused and then smiled.
"So, what do you think? The crisis of the world's destruction was a lie, and this Duel isn't a matter of life and death. Now that you've seen through it, do you still have the resolve to fight with everything you've got?"
Yusei Fudo smiled and replied, "No, we've come this far. If we can't give it our all and pour our hearts into it, how can we honor the efforts of this Duel King who has gone to such lengths for us?"
"Calling me a Duel King senior sounds strange, and I'm not really a senior", Youxuan laughed. "Just call me Youxuan.
So, come on, Yusei Fudo, let me see your potential!"
(End of Chapter)
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