Chapter 282: The Principal Takes It All
Chapter 282: The Principal Takes It All
"What did dueling teach me?"
Yugo Muto was baffled by Yusei Fudo's statement.
Was there something like that? I don't recall feeling that way.
Muto furrowed his brows, deep in thought. If he had to say what he gained from this duel, it would be pain and frustration. No matter what powerful monsters he summoned or how dazzling his strategies were, his opponent remained calm and collected throughout, effortlessly dismantling his every move.
If he had to discern a message from this experience, Muto could only grasp one idea—
—You are truly inept.
I didn't even need to exert myself, and you were already defeated.
"Muto, on your trip to the Northern School, you gained not only new cards but also a new companion, didn't you?" Fudo asked.
Muto paused, initially thinking he was referring to his new classmates from the Northern School. But considering who was speaking, he quickly realized what Fudo meant.
He was talking about the sprite.
"Yes, yes! Take me, for example. I'm Brother's most dependable companion!"
The annoying Yellow Sprite popped out again, covering his face and wiggling his butt, clad in bright red shorts, on Muto's shoulder.
Muto, who was going through an emotional crisis, felt his anger rise at the sight of this creature.
Damn, maybe I should just tear this annoying thing apart to blow off some steam.
"That's right. I saw him several times during the duel." Fudo smiled, "And Muto has gained a precious card sprite companion, hasn't he?"
"Precious? Companion?"
Muto glared at the Yellow Sprite with disgust.
This thing?
The Yellow Sprite's eyes welled up with tears. "Big Bro, have you forgotten our solemn pledge? Or have you found a new favorite and decided to discard me?"
"Scram! I never recall making any promises with you," Muto snapped angrily.
"So, Muto, even though you have the power of sprites, it seems like you didn't include them in your deck, right?" Fudo asked curiously, "Why is that?"
"Isn't that obvious?" Muto replied coldly, "In such an important duel, how could I possibly let this useless piece of trash take part?"
"But Yu Xuan used a disruption deck beautifully, didn't he?"
Muto: "."
"There are no useless cards; they're just waiting for the chance to have their potential unlocked." Fudo smiled, "Muto has already become very strong, but even so, he's still seeking more powerful duels.
But I think a duel that's only about power is insufficient. Yu Xuan deliberately chose this deck and this method to duel with you because he wanted to convey this message."
As he spoke, Fudo grinned at Yu Xuan.
"Right, Yu Xuan?"
"Ah? Oh, yes. That's more or less it." Yu Xuan nodded seriously, "More or less."
Well, since Fudo put it that way, let's just leave it at that.
I can't exactly say that I simply felt like using a disruption deck to crush Muto with his own card for the time being, just because I thought it would be amusing.
"That's right, that's right, Big Bro! That's what I'm talking about!"
The Yellow Sprite danced with joy, and when he looked at Fudo and then at Yu Xuan, his eyes once again filled with tears of gratitude, as if he thought they were the number one good guys in the world.
"I can be useful too!"
The Yellow Sprite exclaimed.
"Look, Lord Yu Xuan used the power of our brothers to crush you, Big Bro, and left you in tatters, bruised and battered!"
Muto, who had just barely calmed down, now had a symbol that resembled the character for "well" on his forehead.
He thought, maybe I really should tear this annoying disruption sprite to pieces.
"However, Muto, you put up a splendid fight."
Fudo took a step back and placed his hands on his hips, addressing the audience.
"Lightning! Lightning! Majoume Lightning!!!"
The shouts shook the heavens, forming a wave that seemed to want to flip the dome.
Majoume was stunned.
"But why? I clearly lost," he said, perplexed by their reaction.
"Because we all witnessed Majoume's strength and efforts!" Judai smiled.
"In dueling, the process is sometimes just as important as the outcome," Judai added.
Majoume: "..."
"Don't joke around," Majoume's older brother, Manjoume, stepped forward. "Losing is losing. Our dream is for Majoume to advance in the Duel Monsters world, expand his influence, and establish the Majoume Empire, right?"
Yuu Xan interrupted with a smile: "You're not wrong. Sometimes the outcome of a duel is more important than the process, and victory is all that matters."
Judai looked at Yuu Xan in surprise: "Yuu Xan..."
"However," Yuu Xan continued, "dueling is not merely a tool for deciding victory or a stepping stone for gaining fame. To you, Majoume is just a tool. Dueling is merely a means to gain fame, resources, and status. It's this mindset and the pressure you put on him that's holding him back from reaching his full potential."
Majoume: "..."
At that moment, he looked at Judai and then at Yuu Xan, his gaze carrying a hint of something different.
Majoume's older brother, Shou, took a step forward, intending to say something, but he was pulled back by their eldest brother, Chouzu.
Chouzu shook his head, and Shou swallowed the words he had intended to say, giving Majoume one last look before they turned and walked away.
The MaJoume Group and the media left the island, and it was time for the students of the two academies to part ways.
"And now, it's time for the award ceremony of the duel between the Main Campus and the Northern School!"
Professor Crowler took the microphone and stood on the temporary award stage.
"Please welcome the Duel Academy's special award-presenting miss!"
The audience was baffled.
A Miss Duel Academy?
Does such a person exist?
Then, the freshmen watched in astonishment as Ms. Dorothy, dressed in a backless evening gown and heavily made-up with bright red lipstick, strutted onto the stage.
"Huh!??"
The freshmen felt like their eyes had just taken a critical hit.
"Now, let's invite the winning principal to the stage to receive the award!"
Professor Crowler waved his hand.
Principal Shark stepped onto the stage with a beaming smile. Ms. Dorothy leaned in and kissed the principal deeply on the lips with her cherry-red mouth. Principal Shark's face lit up with satisfaction, and he broke into a happy smile.
In that moment, Principal Ichirose of the Northern School seemed to finally break down. He turned away, burying his face in Majoume's chest and sobbing uncontrollably.
"Lightning! You must become stronger next year! You have to!"
Principal Ichirose wept bitterly.
"We have to win back next year! Ms. Dorothy, please bear with Principal Shark for now. Wait for me..."
Seeing the principal's emotional breakdown, Majoume wanted to say something but hesitated, feeling embarrassed.
"Umm... Principal, I'm sorry," Majoume scratched his head. "I thought about it, and I've decided that I'll stay at the Main Campus from now on."
"Huh!?!"
Principal Ichirose froze in his tracks.
"Well, that's it," Majoume continued. "Because I still have unfinished business here."
Principal Ichirose: "..."
So, not only did he lose Ms. Dorothy's kiss this year, but his top ace was also defecting?
Was this the legendary 'losing both the wife and the army'?
(End of Chapter)
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