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Chapter 85: Mascot
Chapter 85: Mascot
Silence.
Even after Watanabe Hideichi's Life Points dropped to zero and he was blown backwards, lying flat on his back, it was a long while before anyone spoke.
Even the host stood there with his mouth agape, dazed and unsure of what to say.
"Mama mia, what just happened?!?"
The surprise almost made him blurt out Professor Cronos' catchphrase.
It wasn't uncommon for gifted newcomers to defeat defending members during recruitment events. As a host who had been with the Duel Club for over two years, he considered himself well-versed and thought he had seen it all.
But he had never witnessed a duel like this before!
"Uh..." Even the senior girl in the stands was left stammering.
To showcase both the 'No Playing for You' Underworld style and a theoretically pseudo-infinite attack loop in a single duel was truly mind-boggling. It was hard to imagine such vastly different dueling styles coexisting in a single player.
How could there be such a duelist in the world?
Even Manjome stood up from his seat, his eyes still fixed on You Xuan, unwilling to look away for even a moment.
He had known that guy was good, but the outcome of this duel had exceeded his expectations.
Why does he keep coming up with these bizarre combos?
As Manjome watched You Xuan's duel, he felt like he was watching a genius solving complex problems. The challenges that left average students scratching their heads were effortlessly solved by the genius with a few casual strokes, turning the mundane into the extraordinary and leaving onlookers amazed.
At times like these, one couldn't help but want to open up the genius's skull to see what was inside, to understand why they were so different.
Of course, even if You Xuan knew their thoughts, he would just smile and say that he was standing on the shoulders of giants, seeing further than the rest.
According to online rumors, dueling in this world was akin to seeking truth, and discovering the rules that came naturally to duelists in this world required indigenous players to exert a thousand times more effort than it would take a transcender from a world where dueling was commonplace. As a transcender, You Xuan could more easily discover a hundred times more combinations and scientific constructs, but even so, the game was still overwhelmingly vast for a single person.
The countless card combinations, the myriad tricks and tactics, especially those that had endured the test of time and were still in use two decades later, were all crystallizations of the wisdom of past duelists. You Xuan stood on the shoulders of countless duelists who had spent years exploring and summarizing the intricacies of the game, and that was how he was able to possess so many constructs and combinations.
Sifting through the massive card pool for potential combinations was like searching for a needle in a haystack, creating unforeseen and wondrous chemical reactions between different cards, and performing tricks that either left the audience bewildered or enlightened—this had always been one of the appeals of the game.
"Well done, You Xuan. Congratulations on passing the test."
Finally, the president of the Duel Club spoke up.
"That's enough, Hideichi. You can come back now."
Seeing the president's stern expression, Hideichi knew that he wasn't pleased with his performance and that he would likely face punishment when he returned.
Hideichi felt like crying but had no tears. He wanted to explain that it wasn't his fault, that he had tried his best.
But how could he have won against someone who wasn't human?
Even after You Xuan left the stage, everyone's gaze remained fixed on him.
And this was just a newly enrolled student. At this rate, wouldn't the position of club president change hands soon?
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"Here's your welcome gift."
The senior girl smiled and handed You Xuan a badge.
Indeed, those who volunteered to go on stage earlier had the advantage, as the best cards would be snapped up by those who went before him.
You Xuan scanned the box briefly. Overall, there didn't seem to be anything that caught his eye, probably because the free cards were generally underwhelming.
Hmm?
A particular card caught his attention, and he gave it a curious glance.
"Meteor Black Dragon," he murmured.
It was a Level 8 Fusion Monster with 3500 Attack Points, a mere common card, but what intrigued You Xuan was the fact that in this world, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon was supposed to be ultra-rare.
In the original series, it seemed that only Joey Wheeler possessed one, and it was his signature monster. By the time of GX, its rarity may have decreased slightly, as Chazz Princeton used two in a single duel, and he likely had a third in his deck.
Even so, it was still a top-tier rare card and not something one would expect to find readily available on the market.
"This one's quite valuable," the senior girl said with a smile. "The club had to spend a small fortune to acquire it! It's the evolved form of a legendary monster."
You Xuan furrowed his brows in confusion. "But doesn't the club's inventory lack the 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon'? Without it, how can this card be summoned?"
"Oh, it can't be summoned," she replied nonchalantly, batting her eyes.
You Xuan: "?"
"Come on, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon is a legendary monster. If we could summon it, do you think our club's budget could afford it?" She giggled, her body shaking with laughter. "Although it's an advanced fusion evolution of the Red-Eyes, the 'Meteor Black Dragon' isn't as rare. Plus, it has low practical value in duels, so it's mainly for collection purposes. Oh, but I've heard of duelists who choose it as their ace monster. They use 'Swamp Demon King' as a substitute fusion material for the Red-Eyes. Well, the 'Swamp Demon King' itself is a rare card, though."
You Xuan: ". "
So it was more of a mascot than a practical card.
Wait a moment...
Now that she mentioned it, he recalled a certain generic card he had received from the Academy not long ago.
When used with that card, the 'Meteor Black Dragon' might actually prove to be useful.
"In that case, I'll take the 'Meteor Black Dragon,'" You Xuan said.
The other cards in the box didn't seem particularly useful anyway.
"Alright!"
The senior girl handed him the card.
After passing the test and receiving his reward, You Xuan exchanged contact information with the senior girl for future communication.
She seemed pleased to have his contact details.
"By the way, senior, could you tell me where the recruitment venues for other clubs are?" You Xuan asked. "Are they also happening around this time?"
The senior girl's expression turned a bit odd.
You're asking me, someone from the Duel Club, about the locations of other clubs' recruitment events? That's a bit like mixing up your oxen and your humans. Nonetheless, she explained, "The specific timings vary between clubs, but they should all be concentrated within the next two weeks. However, as a senior, I'd advise you not to join too many clubs. After all, one's energy is limited."
"Thanks for the advice, but don't worry, I know my limits," You Xuan replied with a confident smile.
(End of Chapter)
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