Chapter 779: You're Not Leaving Today
Chapter 779: You're Not Leaving Today
"The source of darkness? Me?"
Jing Nei looked at Bercas, bewildered.
"That's right, Jing Nei Boy," Bercas said gravely, leaning forward slightly. "Have you, by any chance, come into contact with other dimensional beings recently?"
Jing Nei was taken aback, then it dawned on him.
Oh, right. What was it about the Cosmic Darkness and the power of the dark source... Could he be referring to the Tyrant? If that was the case, then it was indeed correct. Not only had he come into contact with it, but he was also currently living with that very source. He was also aware that the Tyrant had already entered Decade's body.
"Hmm, I guess you're not wrong," Jing Nei said, looking up at the sky.
"We have confirmed that it is an extremely dangerous existence," Bercas said. "If you know what or who that source is, please cooperate with us.
Because this is a matter of global security."
Jing Nei pondered for a moment.
If it was a matter of global security, he understood. He knew how dangerous the existence called Tyrant was, and the vast darkness was formidable enough to rival any antagonist he had ever encountered in his lifetime. Jing Nei could truly claim to have seen it all, having witnessed countless grand scenes.
However,
"But if you know who it is," Jing Nei raised his head and said, "then you will resort to extreme measures to control or even eliminate him, won't you?"
"Only when necessary, but yes," Bercas replied without hesitation.
"We must consider global security," Bercas said.
"I see. Well, there's nothing I can't understand," Jing Nei nodded, "Alright, if I obtain any information, I'll contact you immediately."
But Bercas did not accept this, and his remaining eye narrowed even more.
"You refuse to cooperate, Jing Nei Boy," he said. "You're trying to protect that person. Why?"
Jing Nei fell silent for a moment.
Then, with a helpless gesture, he spread his hands.
"Alright, since you already know... yes," Jing Nei said seriously. "I've come to understand him deeply, so I trust that kid. I know he won't be a threat.
There's also something else you should know, Bercas."
He maintained his serious expression, pausing for a few seconds.
Then, suddenly, he grinned.
"This old Jing Nei has never done anything to betray a friend in his life."
Bercas looked at him expressionlessly for a moment.
Then, with a light sigh, he flicked his long hair that covered half of his face.
"I thought you might say that. As expected, Jing Nei Boy, you've also been infected by the 'Cosmic Darkness," Bercas said.
"What?" Jing Nei muttered, "I haven't been infected by anything."
Just then, a loud metallic sound echoed through the room. Jing Nei turned around, and to his surprise, all the windows and doors of the castle room simultaneously descended, sealing the entire room with thick metal plates like armor, not even allowing a mosquito to escape.
Jing Nei stood up abruptly.
"Bercas, what's the meaning of this?"
At this moment, Bercas had also stood up and walked slowly to the other side, putting on a Duel Disk that he had taken out from somewhere.
"It means, Jing Nei Boy, that you won't be leaving this place today."
Only then did Jing Nei realize what was happening: "Wait, are you really Bercas?"
"Of course, it's me. I've just gained some brand new perspectives," Bercas said calmly. "And now, through our duel, I will share these perspectives with you.
"Tsk, it seems I have no choice but to fight. Very well."
Jounouchi also activated his Duel Disk.
"You were never much to begin with, Bercas, but at least you were more normal back then. Let's see if a Duel can knock some sense into you."
"Hmph." Bercas smirked, "During the Duel Kingdom, I never took you seriously. You were just a sidekick to Katsuya Touji, an insignificant lackey."
"Since the Duel Kingdom, our strength gap hasn't changed a bit. Let me show you."
"Duel!" x2
[Jounouchi, LP 4000]
[Bercas, LP 4000]
"I'll start. Draw!"
Jounouchi summoned a monster to his Duel Disk.
"I Normal Summon 'Legendary Blackstone'!"
The Legendary Blackstone, emitting a dark red glow, appeared on Jounouchi's field, its interior resembling simmering lava.
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[Legendary Blackstone, ATK 0]
"The Red-Eyes Blackstone, such a precious part of the Red-Eyes collection." Bercas smiled, "It seems you haven't wasted these years, Jounouchi Boy."
"Then, I'll use 'Legendary Blackstone' as a Tribute, activating its effect!" Jounouchi declared, "By Tributing this card, I can Special Summon a Level 7 or lower 'Red-Eyes' monster from my Deck!
Appear, my soul, the legendary Blackstone that creates infinite possibilities—
—Red-Eyes Black Dragon, come forth!"
Like the eruption of long-suppressed anger from the depths of the earth, an unstoppable lava flow surged forth, resembling the primal roar of the earth. Scorching heat danced in the air, and with a mighty crash, fiery fragments scattered. The molten lava formed the dragon's sharp claws. Thick lava solidified into black armor, and a long tail emerged, its black surface resembling the flow of molten lava. Massive bone wings slowly unfolded under the lava's baptism, as if forged from flames.
Red-Eyes Black Dragon, descend!
[Red-Eyes Black Dragon, ATK 2400]
"The Red-Eyes, a legendary dragon, still stands tall even after all this time." Bercas paused, smiling, "If I recall correctly, isn't it the soul of Ryuzaki Boy?"
"Ahem, ahem, ahem."
Jounouchi coughed, signaling they should change the subject.
Indeed, although he now claimed it as his own soul, the Red-Eyes was originally Ryuzaki's soul. It was on this very island that he defeated Ryuzaki, then the world's runner-up, and took the Red-Eyes Black Dragon for himself.
From that day on, the Red-Eyes became Jounouchi's.
"I'll Set a card. My turn is over!"
"My turn, draw."
Bercas drew a card and, after examining his hand, revealed a slightly dangerous smile.
"Back in the Duel Kingdom, we never faced each other directly, did we? Well, consider yourself lucky, Jounouchi Boy."
Jounouchi remained silent.
Indeed, there was no refuting this. Back then, he was a newcomer, and Bercas was the final boss. Not even Katsuya Touji could easily defeat him, and even Kaiba had fallen to Bercas, his soul temporarily taken.
But Bercas no longer had the Millennium Eye, his primary source of power. And Jounouchi was no longer the same either.
"Today, I'll make up for the missed opportunity back then."
Bercas revealed a card in his hand.
"I activate the Continuous Magic, 'Cartoon Kingdom'!" (Original Version)
(End of Chapter)
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