Chapter 170: The Legalization of Divine Draws
Chapter 170: The Legalization of Divine Draws
In the end, You Xuan's team successfully secured funding from the International Illusion Society, which was hardly surprising.
After all, aside from his connection to the organizer, Night Walker, the fruits of their labor at the laboratory were impressive enough on their own.
The results of their electronic angel project were already substantial, and on top of that, Mizawa's team had also prepared discoveries related to the Undead tribe.
In addition to the previously mentioned Ox-Head and Horse-Face monsters, they had also proven an important fact about monster races through their card enhancements. It turned out that the "Yokai" monsters prevalent in this anime world were all sub-branches of the "Undead" tribe, and with further development, they could all evolve into the broader "Undead" category.
This was a groundbreaking discovery for Yokai and Undead users alike.
It meant that all known Yokai monsters could now benefit from the versatility of Undead tribe-specific cards, and powerful effects like that of Horse-Face, originally limited to the niche Yokai race, could also be extended to the Undead domain.
This discovery not only showcased the potential of the cards they had developed but also pointed to a whole new direction for future race research, illuminating the path for all investigators in the field.
It was a truly innovative and invaluable revelation!
Of course, to them, it felt like a world-shattering discovery, but to You Xuan, it was merely a confirmation of something he had long suspected.
After all, the Yokai race was unique to the anime, and it didn't exist in the physical card game of Duel Monsters. All the Yokai monsters from the original work were categorized under the broader "Undead" tribe when they were made into real cards.
So, he had quickly guessed this theory, and all that was left was to nudge Mizawa Daichi in the right direction and let him figure out the proof.
However, for this world, it was indeed an extraordinary revelation, especially considering that it was made by a newcomer to the Duel Academy, and all of this was just a fraction of what they had accomplished since enrolling.
The attending experts couldn't help but gasp and marvel at the terrifying talent on display.
It was as if they were witnessing the rise of a new star in the card printing industry.
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As the meeting concluded, Tenma Night Walker exchanged a few quiet words with Pegasus. Then, Pegasus glanced at You Xuan and the others, smiled mysteriously, and gave a slight nod before turning to leave.
Night Walker, on the other hand, approached them.
"This is truly surprising," Night Walker said with a smile. "Not only are you skilled in dueling, but you also possess such a talent for development."
"It's a lucky break," You Xuan shook his hand with a smile. "And I have my reliable colleagues to thank for it."
Mizawa and Asuka, hearing this, felt a bit embarrassed.
After all, they were the ones who had been carried by a true master.
"Since we're already out and about, and not far from headquarters," Night Walker invited politely, "how about it? Do you have time to drop by headquarters for a meal?"
Mizawa and Asuka were both astonished.
Could he be talking about the headquarters of the International Illusion Society?
The place where Duel Monsters had been revived in modern times, a sacred site for countless duelists?
You Xuan consulted with the two, and they naturally had no objections, not wanting to miss such a rare opportunity.
"Then we're most obliged."
"Haha, it's no trouble," Night Walker said with a mysterious smile. "Besides, there's someone there who wants to meet you."
However, he didn't divulge any further details, only saying that they would find out when they arrived. So, after the meeting, the three of them temporarily followed Night Walker and got into a car headed for the International Illusion Society.
The car of a high-profile figure like him was certainly extraordinary. The driver's seat was separated from the backseat by an elegant soundproof partition, creating a private, independent space for the driver, while the backseat offered a different kind of luxury.
The spacious seats were soft and elastic, and the sunroof was slightly open. The sound system played soft music, and the melody echoed throughout the cabin.
For the first few minutes of the journey, no one spoke a word. Then, halfway through the trip, Night Walker suddenly spoke up.
"Have you learned about the quantum superposition principle on a microscopic scale during your time at the Duel Academy?"
The three of them exchanged glances.
"We didn't study that at the academy," You Xuan replied, "but I've familiarized myself with it a little on my own."
He paused, then continued to explain. 'There's a theory that suggests particles exist in a blurry and uncertain state of superposition before they are observed, and only when measured do they randomly manifest as a particular state.'
No one spoke, waiting for him to elaborate.
'Similarly,' he continued, 'if we consider cards as particles, then at the start of a duel, the deck exists in that blurry state of superposition. The cards are in a state of potentiality until the moment a duelist draws them, and only then is their fate truly decided.'
You Xuan: "..."
He suddenly recalled a similar theory he had come across online in his past life, discussed by hobbyists who enjoyed speculating about the game. The idea was that quantum mechanics could explain anything, from movie plots to their beloved Yu-Gi-Oh!
And so, this incredible theory that justified lucky draws was born.
'For example, let's take a look at this deck of playing cards,' Night Walker said as he produced a deck of cards. He shuffled them and then drew the top card, revealing it to the group.
It was the Joker, the biggest card in the deck.
'As you can see, I drew the highest card in the deck,' Night Walker smiled, putting it away and shuffling again. He drew the top card once more.
It was the Joker again.
'This is just an ordinary deck of cards. There are no tricks or magic involved. But...'
Night Walker shuffled the cards for the third time, but this time, instead of drawing a card, he looked at the three of them.
'Would any of you like to draw a card and compare it to mine?' he asked.
After a brief silence, Asuka spoke up. 'I will.'
She reached out and drew a card. Night Walker did the same.
They turned their cards over to reveal them to each other.
Night Walker had drawn the Jack of Spades, while Asuka had the Nine of Diamonds.
'Hmm, my luck seems to be holding up,' Night Walker smiled slightly. 'But you drew a pretty good card yourself.'
Asuka looked confused. 'I don't understand.'
'If I were just playing by myself, it would be quite easy to draw the highest card in the deck. I might only mess up two or three times out of ten attempts,' Night Walker explained.
'But when you introduce the element of a powerful duelist as an opponent, it doesn't seem so simple anymore.'
You Xuan seemed to catch on to what he was getting at.
'This is what is known as the 'power' of a duelist,' Night Walker said. 'Powerful duelists possess an invisible ability to rewrite the future. And this ability can only be fully realized in the midst of a duel.
A duel between masters is not just a clash of decks and tactics, but also a collision of their 'power' and their destinies... No, not just their destinies. For the most powerful duelists, the outcome of their duels could very well rewrite the future of the world itself.'
It was a classic tale of changing the world through card games, but to You Xuan, this was already common knowledge. However, to Mizawa and Asuka, who had not yet truly experienced the extraordinary, it all seemed a bit far-fetched. They weren't sure how to react.
The car came to a stop.
'I was just passing the time with some idle chatter,' Night Walker smiled as he put away the deck of cards. 'I only hoped to provide some inspiration for your journey as duelists. But if you don't agree with what I've said, feel free to dismiss it as nonsense.
After all, this isn't a rigorously tested theory, and I doubt the Duel Academy teaches this sort of thing anyway.'
He got out of the car, and the three of them followed suit.
Before them stood the towering building of the International Illusion Society.
However, Night Walker paused before entering.
'Actually, I have another request,' he said, turning to face You Xuan. 'My younger brother told me that he gained quite a bit of insight from his duel with you, and I've always been curious about it.
So, I've been hoping for an opportunity like this.'
He made his request politely.
'Would you be willing to duel me as well?'
You Xuan was taken aback.
'Your younger brother?'
'Yes,' Night Walker replied.
'And who might you be?' You Xuan asked.
'Oh, I am Tenma Tsukuyomi, Night Walker's twin brother,' he introduced himself.
(End of Chapter)
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