Chapter 870: Cobra's Secret
Chapter 870: Cobra's Secret
"Duel King."
Professor Cobra's eyes narrowed, his expression turning cold.
The reason he chose this abandoned laboratory as his base was to stay hidden from prying eyes, or more accurately, to avoid detection from You Xuan.
Now that the person he was trying to avoid had arrived, his efforts at concealment seemed rather pointless.
Cobra felt a surge of annoyance.
What the hell? He had set up a highly advanced alarm system here, yet these people were entering as if it were their own bathroom, making all his elaborate preparations seem rather foolish.
"Mr. You Xuan," Amon panted, recovering from the oppressive force of the darkness. "How did you get here?"
"I was going to observe a bit longer, but I didn't expect you to be so impatient." You Xuan shrugged. "So, I won't wait. I'll just lay my cards on the table."
Cobra's face turned even colder as he listened to their conversation. "So, you two are working together?"
"Don't get the wrong idea. We're just acquaintances," You Xuan explained.
"I was planning to observe for a while longer because I haven't found where that spirit is yet." You Xuan scanned the room. "There's a hint of her presence here, but it's not the real her. It's just the remnant of her power left on you, right?"
In the original story, Yubel should have been in this laboratory, in this very room, inside a container like a culture flask.
But with the change in the world line, she didn't seem to be here. In fact, You Xuan couldn't sense her presence anywhere in the entire facility.
Cobra furrowed his brows.
So, even the Duel King was here for that spirit.
"Oh, it seems the spirit in Professor Cobra's possession is indeed as special as the rumors suggest, attracting even Mr. You Xuan's interest," Amon remarked.
Cobra glanced at him sideways. "So, the Gallem Conglomerate is also getting involved?"
"That was before," Amon said, crossing his arms and smiling. "But the situation has changed. Since it's something that has caught Mr. You Xuan's attention, I won't embarrass myself by competing. The Gallem Conglomerate will no longer be involved in this matter."
Cobra frowned, surprised by Amon's sudden change of heart. He didn't seem like someone who would give up so easily. The Gallem Conglomerate's mysterious spy had quite a reputation in the past, known for using any means necessary to achieve his goals. It was said that once he set his sights on something, he wouldn't let it go.
But now, after learning that the King was interested in the spirit, Amon was willing to give up without even trying?
What Cobra didn't know was that Amon had already faced off against You Xuan and reached a special agreement.
In the past, Amon would go to any lengths for the conglomerate and his family, willing to be the shadowy figure who did the dirty work. But now, his mindset had changed.
You Xuan had shown him a new path, one that allowed him to rekindle his forgotten dreams and truly realize his self-worth. Family and the conglomerate no longer held any importance for him.
His original mission here was to retrieve Yubel for the sake of the family's interests, but now, Amon no longer cared about that.
Cobra's gaze quickly shifted back to You Xuan, his expression turning even more serious.
"So, even the shadow of the Gallem Conglomerate has been won over by the King. It makes me even more curious about the incredible methods the King possesses."
"I know your plan," You Xuan said calmly. "You invited me to duel at the opening ceremony banquet and then used that opportunity to organize a school-wide duel competition. You intend to use the wristband device to draw energy from the dueling students and revive that spirit, right?"
Cobra: "!"
Even a seasoned warrior like Cobra, who had faced countless battles and storms, couldn't hide his astonishment at this moment.
Even if he knew about the existence of that spirit and guessed that his purpose was to revive it, how could he possibly know the details so thoroughly?
Could it be true, as those absurd rumors suggested, that the Duel King could read minds?
This wasn't an unprecedented absurdity; some powerful Dark Duelists with special abilities did possess mind-reading powers. For instance, in the past, before he lost the Millennium Eye, Pegasus J. Crawford, the father of Duel Monsters, had the "Mind Scan" ability to see through his opponent's thoughts.
"Forget it, we don't need to wait until the banquet. If you want to play, I'll play with you."
You Xuan activated his Duel Disk.
Cobra furrowed his brows, "Right now?"
"Of course," You Xuan smiled, "But it's not just for fun. In this duel, I'm betting on that spirit. If I win, you have to hand over that spirit."
Cobra: "What if I win?"
"Simple," You Xuan replied calmly, "I'll give you what you desire the most. I'll help you resurrect that spirit."
Cobra's heart stirred.
Indeed, this was his ultimate goal, perhaps the only reason he was still alive. He needed the power of that spirit to bring his deceased child back to life.
"Alright," Cobra said in a low voice, "Let me see how much truth there is to the legend of the King."
[Duel Start]
Seeing that the two were about to engage in battle, Amen tactfully stepped back, clearing the space.
He had always known that Professor Cobra was no ordinary opponent, and after the earlier encounter, he became even more aware that the spirit power Cobra possessed exceeded his expectations.
He was curious to see how the battle between these two powerhouses would unfold.
Of course, before coming to the Academy Island, Amen had absolute confidence in his dueling skills. However, after his duel with You Xuan that night, this confidence had shifted to his opponent.
Now, Amen believed that there might not be anyone in this world who could defeat the Duel King.
"Duel!" x2
[You Xuan, LP: 4000]
[Cobra, LP: 4000]
You Xuan's Turn: "I'll start by attacking. Draw card."
He calmly drew two cards.
"I'll set a monster in the frontfield and set a card in the backfield. End my turn."
Cobra pondered. It was a simple opening, and it was still too early to discern anything from his starting hand.
"My turn, draw card."
Cobra raised his eyes, and his gaze shone like that of a venomous snake.
"Regardless, if I don't attack, I won't be able to gauge the depth of my opponent's strategy. I summon 'Venomous Rattlesnake'!"
The rattlesnake's body was covered in thick scales, its head protruding from the serpentine form, baring sharp fangs, and hissing venom.
[Venomous Rattlesnake, ATK: 1200]
"Venomous Rattlesnake, attack the set monster!"
At Cobra's command, the rattlesnake lunged forward, coiling its body around the set card. The card flipped over, revealing an image of a tomato bound by the serpent, struggling to breathe.
[Killer Tomato, DEF: 1100]
"The effect of Killer Tomato," You Xuan explained, "When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the graveyard, you can Special Summon an Attack Position monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck."
(End of Chapter)
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