Chapter 843: A Chat About Life
Chapter 843: A Chat About Life
At the rooftop of the Huang Dormitory in Duel Academy, Saga, the semi-transparent android, hovered in the air, overlooking the academy below from the edge of the rooftop. He let out a sigh as he observed the bustling scene of students during the new semester, brimming with vitality.
"It's been a while since I've had a chance to make an appearance," he thought to himself. Back then, when he first appeared, he had a certain air of a boss about him. The mysterious ritual, the sacrificed students, and Saga, like a harbinger of death, under the cover of darkness.
"When did I become so... insignificant?" he wondered.
"You're too weak," a cold voice, like a whisper from the depths of darkness, echoed from behind.
"It's all because of your weakness that you're not useful," the voice continued.
Saga turned around irritably and saw the Evil Emperor Gaius, who looked like an ancient, powerful boss-level entity, standing behind him. His semi-transparent body was blurry, leaving only a sinister silhouette that could scare someone half to death if encountered on a dark night.
"Hmph, you talk as if you're any better," Saga scoffed, "It's been a while since I've been in the spotlight."
"I'm different from you," Gaius said confidently, "I'm too strong. Why use a sledgehammer to kill a chicken? You, on the other hand, would just be cannon fodder if you were to appear."
Saga, enraged, asked, "Who are you calling cannon fodder?"
Gaius replied, "You, of course."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he realized he had fallen for it. Furious, he charged towards Gaius, ready to fight.
You Xuan, sitting cross-legged on the rooftop, was engrossed in studying deck construction, ignoring the commotion behind him as if it were a regular occurrence. Alice, dressed as a maid, sat quietly beside him, offering him cookies and tea from time to time.
"Master is finally willing to go out at night," Alice said, "I've been cooped up for so long, it's suffocating."
The vampire princess, holding a parasol, sat gracefully beside You Xuan.
"I can't even go out during the day," she said, expressing her dislike for the sun.
"By the way," she leaned closer to You Xuan and whispered, "when will you give us a chance to appear? I'm also very capable, master can test me anytime."
You Xuan smiled and said, "I know. It's all about fate. When the time comes, it will happen naturally."
Alice silently poured another cup of tea for You Xuan and placed it beside him, like an emotionless tea-serving machine.
"Speaking of which," the princess said, "how has the Doll Miss been doing during her sentence?"
The princess smiled and looked at Alice.
"She's been doing well," the princess said, "if she continues like this, she might be able to return soon."
"I-I can't go back yet," Alice said, "I still need to... expel darkness! Yes, there's a darkness in my heart that can only be expelled by following my master!"
Besides, she had discovered that following her current master was the way to go.
Going out to make duelists fall into despair and the Nation of Despair was inefficient and risky. If she encountered a powerful opponent, she might lose and even become their plaything. But with her current master, it was different.
She could see duelists being pushed into the depths of despair, including professionals and legendary duelists. The duels were a joy to watch, and the gloom she felt during her dark transformation had been mostly dispelled.
Alice loved it here. Even if they asked her to go back to the display cabinet and be a good doll, she would refuse, even if it meant throwing a tantrum.
Alice, with her eyes half-closed, observed You Xuan and said, "You're a man with heavy sins, making so many adorable spirits yearn for you."
"Is that so?" You Xuan asked, not looking up from his studies.
You Xuan picked up his teacup and took a sip without lifting his head. As soon as he put the cup down, Alice quickly refilled it.
"By the way," she blinked, "why are you always obsessed with new cards when you're already so strong?"
You Xuan finally raised his head and said to her, "There's a saying that learning never stops, and it's especially true in the world of dueling.
As a spirit, don't you know this?"
His eyes widened in surprise.
"Huh? Is that so?"
"Duel Monsters is constantly evolving and progressing," Yuxuan explained, "Perhaps I have no equal in this era, but what about ten years from now? Twenty years from now? In the future, there will always be new cards, new spirits, stronger systems, and more powerful terminals. Even the way monsters are summoned will undergo evolutionary changes."
"If I don't prepare in advance and can't keep up with the new era when it arrives, how can I adapt?"
"Is that so?"
"Of course," Yuxuan said seriously, "Besides, even if we don't talk about the new era, what if I encounter a Duelist from the future? If a powerful Duelist from the future possesses a future deck, uses a future deck system that far surpasses the modern one, and employs future summoning methods, how can I deal with them?"
His eyes narrowed for a moment, and then he couldn't help but ask, "Are you a bit paranoid about this?"
Yuxuan shook his head, remaining silent.
"Anything is possible, especially in this world filled with all sorts of extraordinary things."
Moreover, in the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, there is a group of people who travel through time, active in various eras, and are top Duelists from a distant, ruined future. It wouldn't be strange to encounter them at any time.
"You think I look strong now because you haven't witnessed the vastness of the ocean, and you're satisfied with the stream in front of you."
Yuxuan continued to build his deck, lowering his head as he spoke.
"If you've experienced true strength, you'd understand that the power I possess, which others may deem invincible in the Duel World, is nothing more than a primitive man wielding a pitchfork."
"Is that so?"
His eyes narrowed for a few seconds.
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Suddenly, he realized something was amiss.
"Wait! Did you just say I lack experience?"
But Yuxuan ignored him.
The princess's eyes smiled, narrowing into crescent moons, almost touching Yuxuan's face.
"Master, do you know that your ambitious attitude is very attractive?"
"Thank you," Yuxuan smiled, "Just don't be so attracted that you suck my blood."
The princess covered her mouth and giggled.
"How could that be?"
She showed her small vampire fangs and then glanced at the white-haired magician behind her with an unfriendly expression.
"If I dare to have any improper thoughts, Silent Sister will skin me alive."
"Haha, don't say it like that. Silent is actually very gentle."
Yuxuan put away his deck, stood up, and casually patted Silent's head next to him.
"Right?"
A fleeting blush flashed across Silent's icy face, and she avoided his hand, adjusting her hair.
Indicating to her master not to mess up her hairstyle.
"Okay, sorry, I won't dare to do it again."
Yuxuan smiled, put his deck back into the card box behind him, and stood up.
"Alright, it seems our new friends from other schools have already landed on the island. One of them seems very interested in our island's facilities and is almost touching our alchemy laboratory right now."
As he spoke, he used his Duel Disk to project a surveillance image.
In the dimly lit forest, a figure moved stealthily, exploring the island's woods. It was none other than the young master of a wealthy family, Amun Galem, who had just arrived on the island not long ago.
"Wow, he's quite a bold human. Coming to our island with a purpose."
The princess narrowed her eyes.
"Master, do you want me to..."
She didn't finish her sentence but showed her small fangs, revealing a dangerous, sinister smile. With her pale hand, she made a throat-slitting gesture at her neck.
"Haha, no need for that. This is a school, no need to make it so bloody."
Yuxuan smiled as he looked at Amun in the projection.
"This young master might be useful. I'll go and chat with him personally."
(End of Chapter)
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