Chapter 140: He's Truly One of a Kind
Chapter 140: He's Truly One of a Kind
Kaiku: "..."
Guiping: "..."
As the duel came to an end, both the spectators and the defeated fell silent. One reflected on the peculiar duel they had just witnessed, while the other contemplated the peculiar strategy they had employed.
The three Troublesome Triplets were the kind of cards that most duelists would instinctively disregard as trash, the type that would be despised and tossed into a dry well.
Yet, it was these very same "trash" cards that taught Kaiku, an expert-level professor, a valuable lesson, revealing the darker side of dueling.
Whether it was the individual Triplets or the fused Troublemaker King, their attack power was always zero. They only posed a slight threat when combined with specific effects that swapped attack and defense.
However, despite facing a deck with almost zero attack power, Kaiku felt a profound sense of powerlessness like never before.
He had never dueled in such a frustrating manner.
Kaiku shot a complicated glance at You Xuan and then turned to look strangely at Guiping beside him.
At the start of the duel, he had also looked at Guiping with a strange expression. However, back then, his eyes were filled with disdain, conveying the message, "Is Kaiba Corporation sending such a weak opponent to belittle me?"
But after just one duel, his gaze changed from contempt to resentment, and his unspoken words transformed into, "We have no grudge between us, it's just a friendly duel. Was it really necessary to bring out such card-addiction-level weapons?"
Guiping was also a little surprised. He coughed and said, "Well, anyway, you lost. As agreed, tell us. What grudge does your company hold against us? Why did you maliciously attack our servers?"
Only then did Kaiku stand up and compose himself to discuss the matter at hand.
"It's actually a misunderstanding," he said.
"Oh?" Guiping raised an eyebrow. "What kind of misunderstanding?"
Kaiku shook his head.
"I'm just a small fry, and even now, I'm just a virtual character online. I doubt you would believe me even if I told you everything. That's why Master Pegasus has already given instructions.
Tonight at seven o'clock, he will be waiting for you at the headquarters of the foundation. He will personally explain everything then."
The foundation was a Duel Monsters-related organization established by Pegasus, independent of his adoptive father, Beckford, and the International Illusion Society
"Pegasus J. Crawford?" Guiping frowned slightly.
You Xuan probably understood what he was thinking.
Kaiba Corporation and Pegasus J. Crawford did have a bit of a history.
You Xuan had learned about this through his research on historical events. The world he found himself in seemed like a fusion of an anime and manga universe. While many significant events leaned towards the anime worldview, Pegasus J. Crawford, a character from the manga, also existed in this world.
In the manga, Pegasus J. Crawford occupied the Kaiba Corporation headquarters in the absence of Kaiba, who was in America at the time. He hijacked the corporation's duel servers and challenged the game.
Kaiba received the news and rushed back from the United States, but he lost to Pegasus, who held the three wicked gods in their duel.
However, in the manga, Pegasus' motive for doing so was because his adoptive father, Beck, had died in the Duel Kingdom, and he sought revenge against Yugi Mutou. But in You Xuan's current dimension, Beck was still alive, so the history was slightly different.
Nevertheless, in this dimension, Pegasus J. Crawford, who once possessed the three wicked gods, was still influenced by their power, causing his mind to become corrupted. Under the control of the wicked gods, he challenged Yugi Mutou, the holder of the three divine beasts.
During this time, he also faced off against Kaiba, and their duel ended with Pegasus, empowered by the wicked gods, emerging victorious, likely leaving a bitter taste in Kaiba's mouth.
However, Yugi Mutou eventually intervened, shattering the power of the wicked gods and freeing Pegasus from their influence, restoring him to normal.
One could imagine that after such an incident, there would be some bad blood between Kaiba Corporation and Yami Bakura.
"Mr. Pegasus assures us that your company's intrusion has nothing to do with them. In this hacking incident, the International Illusion Society is also a victim."
Kark said solemnly.
"Please come over tonight for a face-to-face talk."
"Alright, I understand." Guiping nodded, "I'll also inform my brother."
"Thank you. Then I'll take my leave for now. Oh, and by the way, the 'Link System' is indeed a great invention. We will restore the entire area that was intruded upon in the 'Link System', and all data will be cleared."
"Okay." Guiping nodded.
After expressing his farewells to the two of them, Card Professor Kaiku Dickson logged out. But before he left, he took one last look at You Xuan, his expression complicated.
He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but his face was filled with conflicting emotions, and after a long pause, he ended up saying nothing.
Finally, he shook his head, deciding against speaking, and his figure disappeared as he turned into a stream of data.
Seeing his state, he would probably have psychological scars for a while whenever he saw the Troublesome Triplets.
You Xuan and Guiping also logged out of the Link System.
After removing their equipment, Guiping asked You Xuan to wait a moment, then hurried off to call the CEO, informing him of what had just happened.
The CEO was currently on a business trip abroad.
"Yami Bakura?"
Hearing the name, Kaiba narrowed his eyes, humming softly.
It seemed that he, like Guiping, was reminded of certain unpleasant events from the past.
"What do you think, brother?"
"Hmph, interesting. Since they've invited us, there's no reason not to go." Kaiba coldly smiled.
"I understand. Then I'll pay them a visit tonight."
Guiping thought for a moment and smiled.
"By the way, brother, it's quite a coincidence. Do you remember Touya Kinomoto, a first-year student at Duel Academy?"
"I do," Kaiba said calmly.
"I happened to be showing him the Link System when this happened, and it was thanks to him that we were able to get through this. He stood in for our company in the duel and defeated Yami Bakura's Card Professor."
"Mhm." Kaiba said, "Hmph, Yami Bakura's underling has some ability, but his potential is limited.
If one can't even handle such an opponent, then they're not worth paying attention to."
"Haha, I think so too, which is why I entrusted the duel to him without worry. But..."
Guiping paused, as if searching for the right words.
"I observed his duel, and it felt... strange."
"How so? Do you think he's amazing?"
Guiping scratched his head.
"It's not a matter of him being amazing or not, he's just very unique."
Guiping struggled to find the right words to describe that feeling verbally.
"...But I have a recording. If you're interested, you can take a look. I found his duel quite interesting."
As Guiping spoke, he remembered Kaiku Dickson's expression, as if he had eaten something foul, and the more he thought about it, the funnier it became, causing him to laugh again.
"Well, anyway, at the very least, I found it entertaining."
Whether he was amazing or not, Guiping didn't know, but as a spectator, he had certainly enjoyed the show.
"Oh?"
Kaiba's interest was piqued at the mention of a duel.
"Alright, send it to me and let me see."
(End of Chapter)
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