Chapter 959: The Dream
Chapter 959: The Dream
After the duel between You Xuan and Malik, it was already late. He and Isis had traveled a long way to Egypt that day, and they hadn't had time to settle in. Isis decided to take him out for a late dinner first, fulfilling her duties as a host, and then had someone take him to his resting place for the night, leaving more detailed discussions for the next day.
This was You Xuan's first time in Egypt. He had always heard that Egypt was renowned as the birthplace of Duel Monsters, and it was said that the ruins here outnumbered those in the rest of the world combined. It was a rare opportunity to be here, and even if he was just sightseeing, he should take the time to visit the various ruins. Who knows, maybe he would have a sudden inspiration at one of the ruins and be able to create a new set of cards through his visions?
But that was for another time.
After a day of traveling and a friendly duel with Mr. Ma, You Xuan was indeed a little tired. When he returned to the inn, he washed up briefly and fell asleep within a minute of lying down.
He didn't know how long he had been asleep when he felt his body floating in the clouds, as if an invisible force was lifting him up and flying in the air.
He went with the flow, following the misty clouds, until he suddenly felt someone tugging at the corner of his clothes from behind.
You Xuan turned his head, and saw a silver-haired beauty following behind him. She wore a white robe, and her jade-like slender legs were visible through the fluttering robe.
The Silent Magician reached out and gently stroked his face, then made a few gestures.
You Xuan initially felt a bit dazed, but after staring at the Silent Magician for a moment, his mind quickly cleared.
"Silent?"
You Xuan shook his head, and the slight sense of chaos he had felt before was now completely gone. He looked around, frowning, "I remember coming to Egypt, dueling Malik, and then coming back to rest after dinner.
Where is this place?"
The Silent Magician made another gesture in front of him. You Xuan suddenly understood and nodded, "Oh, I see. I'm dreaming, and this is in my dream."
The Silent Magician nodded repeatedly.
"Wait, if this is a dream, then you must be a part of my dream too?"
You Xuan found this strange and reached out to pinch the Silent Magician's small face. Her skin was slippery and cool to the touch, and the soft feeling was quite pleasant. If this was a dream, the sensation was indeed very realistic.
The Silent Magician's cheeks turned slightly red, but she didn't shy away. Instead, she indicated that she was real.
"You can even come into my dream?" You Xuan praised, "As expected of the highest-level magician, your abilities are truly remarkable."
The Silent Magician looked proud at her master's praise, but she immediately signaled that he should be cautious, as there might be others present in tonight's dream.
Before You Xuan could ask any further questions, a voice from the side spoke, "Silent Magician, is that your fairy? To be able to meet even in a dream, you must have an extraordinary bond with fairies."
You Xuan turned towards the voice and saw a figure standing in the darkness, seemingly having been there for some time. The person was tall and lean, but as he approached, it was clear that his slender arms and body were well-toned with muscles.
The upper half of his face was strangely obscured by shadows, but within the shadows, there was a distinctive, eye-catching hairstyle, a red and yellow explosion of hair resembling a starfish.
You Xuan had to admit that he was indeed surprised.
"Mr. Yugi Muto?"
There was no doubt that the person before him was Yugi Muto.
The pinnacle of the Dueling World, a legend in the anime who was believed to have never been surpassed, even in the future. After defeating the Pharaoh in the Combat Ritual, he became a god among duelists. In the following two years, he consecutively defeated Seto Kaiba, who had greatly enhanced his Blue-Eyes Deck, and Ryo Bakura, who possessed dimensional power, further solidifying his unshakeable status as the Duel King.
However, after that battle, it seemed that Yugi Muto was never seen again in public tournaments. A few years later, news spread that the first Duel King had retired and sealed his deck. But at that time, Yugi had not made any public appearances or shared any news.
Through the anime, You Xuan knew that at the beginning of GX, Yugi met Jaden Yuki and gave him the Winged Kuriboh spirit, setting the entire GX story in motion.
At the end of the animation, he appeared before the now fully matured Yugi, who had mastered both card techniques and spirit power. He sent Yugi back in time, allowing him to duel his past self and regain what he had lost during his growth.
And now, the retired King appeared before him, or rather, in his dream.
"You must be Yugi Mutou, right? I've heard a little about you. Come to think of it, we do have a slight connection."
Yugi didn't understand what he meant at first, but soon felt a warmth in his chest, and when he looked down, he saw a golden light gathering and forming an inverted triangle on his chest. He suddenly realized what it was.
It was the miniature version of the Millennium Puzzle, the sealing device. It was the divine artifact that had played a crucial role in defeating the cunning Orichalcos.
"Thanks to your help, Mr. Mutou, I was able to defeat the Abyss God with great difficulty," Yugi said.
But Mutou shook his head with a smile.
"It wasn't me who helped you. If I had to say, it was your own strength and, to some extent, fate.
Just like how you were drawn into the center of the Three Abyss Gods' vortex because of the Guardian Elf. In a way, that was also fate's choice."
Yugi joked, "I thought Mr. Mutou would be the kind of Duelist who doesn't believe in predestination."
Mutou smiled faintly and said, "Powerful Duelists decide their own fate. In the two years you've been at Duel Academy, you've already grown into a strong Duelist with that ability.
I believe Malik has also deeply experienced this."
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So, he also knew about Yugi's duel with Malik that evening.
Yugi felt something strange. At that time, he and Malik were dueling in a secluded underground location, and there was no one around. The event had just happened that day, yet Mutou already knew about it. Could it be that he was secretly watching nearby at that time? Yugi believed his perception was quite sharp, and with various powerful spirits by his side, he should have sensed anyone approaching. Yet, during the duel, he didn't detect anyone lurking in the shadows.
Could Mutou's strength have reached such a divine level that even his surveillance went unnoticed?
"Then, Mr. Mutou, are you here for the matter of the Three Abyss Gods as well?" Yugi asked.
But Mutou shook his head.
"My era has passed, and my story has ended. The world always needs new Duelists, and every world needs them."
Yugi instinctively felt there was a deeper meaning to his words.
"What you said earlier is indeed true. As Duelists, tactics, awareness, and knowledge accumulation, as well as intuition in card usage, are all crucial.
But beyond that, there's something even more precious—something invisible yet undeniably present."
His expression grew slightly somber as he spoke.
"The longer the past, the more I realize this. That's why this card was born."
He raised his hand and pointed lightly at Yugi.
Yugi then noticed that the card box at Mutou's waist was glowing with golden light. Surprised, he opened the card box and took out a card, its surface shimmering with golden radiance, making it difficult to see clearly.
Was this the card from his dream?
Yugi became even more certain that after losing the Millennium Puzzle, Mutou had not only retained his power but had also advanced to a god-like level, reaching a realm beyond comprehension.
"Mr. Mutou, what is this card?"
He looked up, wanting to ask more questions, but the person in front of him had disappeared in just the short time he had looked down to examine the card.
(End of Chapter)
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