Chapter 10: Bring Smiles with Duel
In front of the KC Cup registration desk, the staff of International Illusion Club squinted under their sunglasses and checked the deck displayed by the man in a neat suit. Basically, there was nothing wrong with it.
The basic forty card deck has no restricted cards except for one [Treasure Card Falling from the Sky], and no banned cards. In addition, there is a duel plate that is one of the qualifications for the competition. Basically, this person’s qualifications are There should be no problem.
"Tan, Li Dou?" The jerky Japanese language barely read out the name written by the man in the suit on the registration form, and stamped a seal on a piece of paper. The staff member looked at Hayato suspiciously, "I seem to have met you somewhere (I seem to have seen you somewhere)..."
“Hello xiao long bao sorry goodbye!”
The man in the suit had no intention of staying here and letting the staff remember who he really was. He quickly left the registration office after taking back his deck of cards and the stamped qualification certificate.
Although they were a little curious about who the person who looked familiar was, because there were still many people to sign up at the registration office, the staff quickly forgot about the person named "Tan Li Dou".
Having the same feeling as the staff member, there was also a pink-haired man in the queue to sign up for the competition.
‘That guy just now seemed to be an East Asian, Dan Kuroto, Dan Lidou? ’ The pink-haired man had good hearing and heard the name the staff just said. He was sure that he had no impression of the name "Tan Li Dou", but like the staff member, he felt that he had seen "Tan Li Dou" somewhere.
However, he also didn't delve into it, thinking that it was probably because the appearance of East Asians looked similar to him, so he felt that "Tan Li Dou" looked familiar.
"Speaking of America, I remember you hate the Kaiba Group. Why would you want to participate in this competition?"
A voice came from behind the pink-haired man.
"Humph, you know it after thinking about it, Barong. My purpose from beginning to end is only one, and that is Seto Kaiba. The prize for the championship is a full 5 million, although it is not US dollars but Japanese yen, but I think Even if Seto Kaiba loses such a large amount of money, he will be heartbroken."
Turning his head slightly, the pink-haired man saw two men in strange costumes chatting. The red-haired man's words revealed a kind of hatred towards the Kaiba Group, and even Seto Kaiba specifically.
‘Hmph, are you also disgusted with the Kaiba Group? But it’s too ignorant. What does a mere 5 million yen mean? ’ The pink-haired man was looking away from the two of them.
In the middle of winter, one was wearing only a thin round-necked shirt under an open windbreaker, and the other was wearing a riveted armor that was only worn at anime conventions. They didn't look like normal people.
How dare I, the dignified Chairman of the Schreider Group, the genius inventor, the genius duelist, the "undefeated prince" of Europe, Chigufried von Schreider, be together with such a bunch of lowly country people? Line up to sign up, damn Seto Kaiba!
"Samejima, Iemitsu?" "Yeah, It's me, sir."
A middle-aged East Asian man in front of Chigufried von Schrader completed the registration, and when he turned to leave, he smiled politely at Chigufried behind him, but Chigufried just dusted his head arrogantly. He dusted off his dark red suit and walked to the registration desk with a cold snort.
He is a noble, not everyone is qualified to say hello to him.
Picking up a pen and writing the pseudonym "Chigo Lloyd" on the registration form, Chigu Fried felt that he was really a genius. 'I actually came up with the idea of signing up for the competition with a false identity. My talent is really frightening! ‘
"I actually came up with the idea of using a fake identity to sign up for the competition. What's frightening is that it's my divine talent!" In a deserted corner, "Tan Li Dou" proudly placed the [Death Stalker] in the deck 】Waiting for the card used to conceal his identity to be removed, he replaced it with 【Rainbow Chestnut Ball】, a card that would reveal his identity at a glance.
His figure was blurred for only a moment, and then, on his chest and waist, a hollow golden disk and a golden scepter emerged.
He casually raised his hand to lift up his hanging bangs. Who else could be there besides Hayato?
After taking out his card from the warehouse and adjusting it, Hayato showed a proud smile. Since that guy Kaiba is unkind, don't blame him for being unjust. Even the organizers themselves can participate, so it makes sense for one of the champion’s “prizes” to participate, right?
As for the fact that he is easily recognized as the Duel King, it is not a problem. Since Malik was diagnosed as being unable to play the dark game, his holding the [Millennium Scepter] is of no use. Hayato directly learned from Malik I took over the [Millennium Scepter] in the name of rent.
The reason why Chigufrid and the staff at the registration office felt that they had seen Hayato but had no impression of Hayato's appearance was because of the effect of the [Millennium Scepter].
As a symbol of the brain's thinking ability, the [Millennium Scepter] cannot "control the mind" as easily as the [Millennium Eye], but it only blocks others from comparing Hayato's appearance to their impression of "Duel King Kobayashi" "Hayato" can be easily contacted.
Because the object that exerts this ability is not other people's brains but Hayato's appearance, it can affect a considerable number of people at one time, even if they see Hayato through a monitor. Of course, Hayato used his true identity when going through customs.
Many people came to the United States with him, including Honda, Kyoko, Jonouchi, Yugi, Oga, Keihei, and even Malik and Mr. Sugoroku. As for transportation to the United States? Of course it's Kaiba Inuto's new toy - a jet plane in the shape of [Blue Eyes White Dragon], but unfortunately it's not the kind that can fake a corpse when the cards on the field are destroyed by effects.
Different from previous tour groups, this time the passengers arriving in the United States on Kaiba's jet include tool man Isono and his younger brothers, including Malik, Oga, and Mr. Sugoroku, as well as Kyoko, Honda, and Kei. Ping also plans to compete.
After all, 5 million yen is just a drop in the bucket for the Kaiba Group, but it is not a small amount for ordinary people. Of course, Keppei and Honda's reasons for participating are slightly different. Keppei planned to use "he also wants to participate" as an excuse to let his brother who is addicted to playing cards see how many things he has to deal with after holding a competition.
And Honda is purely because he is idle. He might as well go on the court with his good friends to have fun and see how far he can go since he has never been exposed to Duel Monsters.
Mr. Shuangliu came to the United States specially. On the one hand, he was a little itchy after not having a good duel in so many years. On the other hand, he was also very interested in the 5 million bonus for the champion. On the other hand, some time ago, His old friend, Professor Arthur Hopkins, invited him to meet him and said that he had found a very interesting archaeological material and planned to share it with his old friend.
Just when Hayato had almost finished sorting the deck, a voice came from behind him: "I didn't expect to meet a big shot like you here, Hayato Kobayashi."
Turning his head and looking at the yellow-haired man in front of him, Hayato recalled briefly: "Are you Regulus XIV?"
"Rafiru, this is my real name. This is our second meeting, Hayato Kobayashi." The yellow-haired man, Rafiru, looked at the crowd around him. He did not lower his voice, but others After hearing the name "Kobayashi Hayato", which was well-known in the duelist circle, no one noticed this.
Looking at the green light shining in the necklace hanging on his chest, Rafilu's eyes passed over the [Millennium Wisdom Wheel] on Hayato's chest and stopped on the [Millennium Scepter] on his waist: "It turns out Is this the power of the [Millennium Item]? It’s really magical.”
"To each other, don't you also have a strange power that is not yours?" Hayato looked at the necklace with a strange green light blooming on Rafilu's chest. Is that the fragment of Oriha Gang?
"Then Mr. Raffaello, what do you want to do now that you have recognized my true identity?"
"I'm just saying hello to you, who is recognized as the strongest duelist so far, Hayato Kobayashi. Now is not the right time to reveal my purpose. After I win the KC Cup, I will tell you then. My purpose is fulfilled.”
Rafilu said, and was about to turn around and leave. Just like what he said, it seemed that he really just came to say hello. But at this moment, he saw two people walking towards him behind him.
"Hey Amaluda, there, there, there, we found Rafiru." Huang Mao, who was wearing a rivet shoulder pad of the same style as Claude, after seeing Rafiru, said to his companions beside him carelessly. greeted.
"I'm not blind, Barong." Next to the guy named Barong, the red-haired man named Yameruda complained, and after just glancing at Lafite, his eyes stared straight at Lafite. Hayato on the roadside looked at it.
"I was a little unsure just now. I thought it was my misunderstanding. Isn't this Duel King Kobayashi Hayato?" As he spoke, Amaluda inserted his deck into the duel disk he wore on his left wrist. With a fighting spirit on his face, "I'll take this opportunity to take it from your hands——"
"What are you going to do, Ameruda!"
To Hayato's surprise, Rafiru saw America's actions and moved a step, blocking the gap between Hayato and America, and asked sharply.
When Hayato saw America insert the card into the duel disk, Hayato was already ready to start the dark game.
Although his DP points once reached zero not long ago, with the help of the overconfident and enthusiastic citizens of the United States—referring to the gangsters who think they are invincible in the field of card playing—his DP points returned to four. number of digits. Although it is only a drop in the bucket when used to draw cards and open packs, it is enough to open a dark game for a long time.
"Get out of my way, Rafiru." Americaruda looked at Rafilu who was blocking him and said unhappily, "Sooner or later, we will have to face him sooner or later. Don't forget, Hayato Kobayashi But there is————” in his hand.
"Since you also know that it will happen 'one day', don't do unnecessary things before the time comes, Yameruda!" Rafilu had no intention of giving in, "Or are you planning to betray that person?" Sir, are you ruining his plan?"
Hearing that Rafiru had already mentioned "that lord", Americaruda glanced at Hayato behind Rafiru, snorted coldly, and reluctantly put away the unfolded duel disk: "For, That adult. I’ll just listen to you this time.”
"You saved your life, Hayato Kobayashi. Huh!" As he said that, Amaluda turned around and left first without waiting for Rafiru and the guy named Barong.
"Hey, America, don't walk so fast alone!"
Rafilu looked at Amaluda who was leaving alone and Barong who was following him. He had nothing to do with this companion with the most extreme personality. He turned his head and looked at Hayato: "Then, see you later, Hayato Kobayashi."
Looking at the three people leaving, Hayato frowned and took out three cards from the card box on his waist - [Sky Dragon of Osiris], [Obelisk's Titan Soldier], and [La's Winged Dragon].
Although Yameruda's words were always interrupted by Rafiru at critical moments, Hayato knew that their purpose was the card of the three phantom gods he held.
Regarding the appearance of the three swordsmen of Doma, that is, Rafiru, Ameruda and Barong, Hayato was surprised and also a little confused about what Dazi was planning behind them. .
However, the boat will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridge. Hayato feels that he should not think so much in advance and just do the things in front of him first. Just in time, a nearby radio station also started broadcasting a report: "No. 114514, Dan Kuroto, Please go to challenge arena 4."
"No. 114514, contestant Tan Li Dou, please go to the fourth arena."
Now is the audition stage of the KC Cup. Participants who have registered freely will enter the queue after completing the registration and entering their data into the system. After a certain period of waiting, the system will automatically arrange for a duel between contestants with close scores. The winner The winner will get one point, the loser will have one point deducted, and those with negative points will be directly eliminated and will not be able to compete again.
After the three-day audition, the 64 duelists with the highest points will be promoted to participate in the official competition. Therefore, the later you sign up, the lower the probability of being shortlisted. Therefore, not long after the audition started, the registration office An exaggerated team was formed that was comparable to the CP exhibition.
After Hayato arrived at the fourth ring, he found that his opponent was already here, and there seemed to be many fans of the opponent around, shouting his name:
"DD!" "DD!" "DD!"
If it weren't for the enthusiastic expressions on the faces of the surrounding audience, just by hearing the pronunciation of "DD", Hayato might have thought that the audience was actually calling the bespectacled man on the field a younger brother.
Watching Hayato walk up to the duel stage step by step, the "younger brother" who was enjoying the cheers of the audience turned his head and realized that the guy named "Tan Lito" was just a slightly tall brat, and couldn't help but show a contemptuous smile. .
"It's really strange. You look familiar, kid? Well, it doesn't matter, because you are about to be defeated, and I and D.D. will defeat you!"
"D.D.? Never heard of it." Hayato felt like he had heard this name somewhere, maybe [D.D. Crow]? How could someone call him "different dimension"?
"I haven't even heard of my name, D.D.. Hey, I don't seem to be in the circle. I really don't know why I was matched with a guy of your level." D.D. raised his chin arrogantly and stretched out his arms. He held out five fingers and said, "In five rounds, I will finish you off and win my next consecutive victory!"
"Duel!"
["Tan Li Dou": 4000LP]
【D.D.：4000LP】
"I'll take the initiative, draw the card!" D.D. seized the initiative and took the lead in drawing a card. After seeing the card he drew, he couldn't help but have a proud smile on his face.
"Activate the magic card [Rough Man's Prediction]. Since there are no monsters on my field, I can special summon a normal monster below level 4 from my deck." Play a card from your hand, and D.D. A card was retrieved from the group and summoned, "I special summon [Death Stalker]!"
Hayato on the court didn't feel anything, but the audience outside the court became excited.
"It's [Death Stalker] appeared!"
"I heard that it's an ace monster card that Duel King has been using for a long time!"
"As expected of Mr. D.D., who has risen rapidly in the professional dueling world!"
Although Hayato hid his identity, it was really full of drama that the audience was fanatically following another duelist who used the card Hayato had used, even though Hayato, the king of duels, was standing here.
【Death Stalker】【3☆/Dark】
[Warrior/Normal]
【900/800】
"That kid over there named Tan Li Dou, judging from your expression, you don't seem to care much about this [Death Stalker]?" D.D. noticed the helplessness in Hayato's eyes and said, "Let me teach you to be mature. The dueling style of a professional duelist is better."
"Any monster has its own unique function!" As he said this, D.D. played a card in his hand, "Magic Card [The Bond of Compatriots]!"
"I pay 2000 life points, and I can activate it by targeting 1 monster on my field that is level 4 or lower. Two monsters that have the same race, attribute, and level as that monster but have different card names are from me. Special Summon from your deck!"
"Come out, [Unknown Warrior of Evil], [Female Night Demon Warrior]!"
【D.D.：4000→2000LP】
As D.D. squandered half of his life points arrogantly, following the [Death Stalker] on his field, two more dark-attribute, warrior-type level 3 monsters were specially summoned.
【Unknown Soldier of Evil】【3☆/Dark】
[Warrior/Normal]
【1000/500】
【Female Night Stalker】【3☆/Dark】
[Warrior/Normal]
【900/700】
To be honest, D.D. just used [Rough Prediction] to specially summon [Death Stalker]. Hayato can understand this to some extent as he wanted to use [Death Stalker] as a base to summon monsters as an upper level, but it took a full 2000 points. Just to summon two more whiteboards on the field, Hayato really didn't understand this operation.
But D.D. did not see Hayato's troubles, and mistakenly thought that the young kid was shocked by his gorgeous operation: "Although I activated the [Compatriot's Bond] pot until the end of the round, I can no longer perform special summons. . But, I haven’t done a superior summons this round yet.”
"Use [Female Night Demon Warrior] and [Unknown Warrior of Evil] on my field as sacrifices to summon [Chimeric Manticore]!"
As the two monsters were released, the rare card [Chimeric Manticore] that Banjome Shoji had used was summoned. At the same time, Hayato also noticed that the man named D.D. had an unhappy expression on his face when he summoned the [Chimeric Manticore].
It's not out of some kind of disgust, it's more like trying to hit a boxing machine on the street with your fist only to find that your fist is stopped before it lands on the boxing machine. The kind of wanting to vent your power and watch. It’s frustrating to see how strong you are, but you can’t exert your strength due to various reasons.
[Chimeric Manticore] [8☆/land]
【Orc/Effect】
【2800/2500】
Hayato also knows the effect of [Chimeric Manticore]. It is nothing more than negating the effect of the monster released by the superior summoning of [Chimeric Manticore] during the preparation phase of D.D.'s next turn and then specializing it from the graveyard. It's just a summon, not weak but not very strong either.
He has the ability to special summon three monsters in one turn and then free them to summon powerful monsters. If it were not for the three phantom gods in Hayato's hands at the moment, he would really think that this guy named D.D. actually hides the power of summoning gods. .
Of course, the monsters summoned by liberating three monsters are not just God Cards. The [Lightning Warrior-Gilford] in the castle can also be specially summoned by liberating three monsters. In addition, [Phantom Demon Emperor Rabiel] summoned by liberating three demons, and the three evil gods in the "Yu-Gi-Oh" comic world are also summoned by liberating three monsters.
Then the problem arises.
Hayato looked at D.D. who had put away the unhappiness on his face, and narrowed his eyes slightly. He remembered that there was another monster that could be summoned by freeing three monsters, and also recalled where he had heard the name D.D.
"Activate the magic card [The Price of Horse Bones] to send [Death Stalker] on my field to the graveyard. I draw two cards from the deck, and then I activate the continuous magic card [Advanced Evolution Zone]." D.D. He didn't notice that Hayato's eyes towards him were becoming increasingly dangerous, but he proudly activated a card, "Covering two cards in my hand, my turn ends."
"At the same time, because I performed a superior summon this round, the effect of the [Advanced Evolution Zone] will be activated at the end of the phase." D.D. pointed to the illusory grid that appeared under his feet, "Based on the number of monsters I released during my superior summon this round. , I can activate different effects."
"If there are more than two monsters, I can choose to destroy one of the set cards on your field, and draw a card. Since you have no set cards, I draw a card."
[D.D.: 2000LP, hand card 3→4]
【Chimeric Manticore】【ATK2800】
[Advanced Evolution Zone] [Gate Card] X2
In one round, a [Chimeric Manticore] with an attack power of 2800 was summoned on the field, a relatively powerful sticker [Advanced Evolution Zone] was activated, covering two cover cards, and there are two more cards in the graveyard in the next round. Only one monster will be resurrected, and the cost is only two fewer cards in his hand and 2,000 basic points. Hayato reluctantly admits that this guy named D.D. still has some strength.
However, good strength does not mean that the character is good. After all, there are only a few people who are talented in both virtue and art. International superstars occasionally get zero-sugar cereal, right? (tactical backtracking).
If this guy named D.D. is indeed the guy in Hayato's memory, Hayato feels that it wouldn't be too much for him to be a little more serious in the upcoming duel.
Duels and stuff like that can give people a "whispering" look, right?
"Boy, it's your turn." D.D. looked at Hayato and stretched out his palm arrogantly, with his thumb slightly bent. "There are still four rounds before your complete defeat."
"Duelists who announce their victory with a countdown in advance usually end badly." Hayato said that he was definitely not referring to Tairyo, who disappeared after leaving Duel City, "But since you are urging me , then. My turn, draw a card!"
After pulling out the card, Hayato looked at the [Chimeric Manticore] on the D.D. field, and pretended to comment: "If I remember correctly, [Chimeric Manticore] has the ability to be summoned by the superior after it is successfully summoned. The ability to specially summon sacrifices during the preparation phase, right? It’s a very good card.”
"The attack power and defense power are also quite balanced, the level is also noble 8☆, and the shape is also very handsome, combining the wildness of animals, the domineering power of Warcraft and the beauty of machinery." As he spoke, Hayato showed a mysterious smile, " I personally think that [Chimeric Manticore] is not only suitable for standing, but it should also be a good choice for food consumption?”
"So, it's called D.D., right? I'm going to liberate the [Chimeric Manticore] on your field and give you this powerful monster!"
"What!?" D.D. raised his eyebrows, with an unexpected expression on his face, "Take my monster as a sacrifice?!"
The [Chimeric Manticore] on the D.D. field suddenly looked like a rabbit being stared at by a lion. Although it did not notice any danger, its sixth sense told it that it had been noticed by some kind of terrifying predator. Because of fear, it trembles, even panics, and wants to leave its current location.
But almost when it finally overcame its fear and took a step forward, the ground suddenly cracked, and a terrifyingly huge turtle emerged from the ground, rushing into the air with the flood, and where the [Chimeric Manticore] was By coincidence, the location was right at the mouth of a huge turtle, and it was swallowed in one gulp and turned into turtle food.
Seeing the appearance of the giant turtle, many fans who were familiar with Japanese tokusatsu among the onlookers exclaimed:
"A giant turtle that can fly?!"
"Gamera, it's Gamera!"
"Monsters have arrived in the real world!"
"It's not Gamera, it's Gamesiere!" Seeing the appearance of the giant turtle, the onlookers were quite horrified, but Hayato was quite excited, "Yaba, the most terrifying thing is indeed my divine talent. Da, huhahahaha!"
The appearance of the giant turtle - "Gamesiele" also startled D.D. He almost dropped the duel plate and turned around to run away, but when he noticed that the [Chimeric Manticore] card on his duel plate was unknown When the [Turtle Bad Beast-Gamesiere] appeared and replaced him, he realized that this huge monster was also a duel monster.
Sure enough, after jumping up and attracting the attention of most people, the [Turtle Bad Beast - Gamesiele], which ate a large piece of iron, did not destroy everything like the monster in the special photo film. He just stayed on D.D.'s court with his hands on his cheeks.
[Turtle Bad Beast-Gamesiele] [8☆/Water]
【Aquatic/Effect】
【2200/3000】
"The effect of [Turtle Bad Beast - Gamesiele] is that it can be specially summoned from my hand to the opponent's field by liberating a monster on the opponent's field." Hayato explained, "As a huge monster [Bad Beast], its negative effect is that there can only be one [Bad Beast] on one side's field."
D.D. was in a very unhappy mood, because he originally planned to use the effect of [Chimeric Manticore] in the next turn to sacrifice it and the two resurrected mortal bones, and summon [Lightning Warrior-Gilford] in his hand to clear it. Hayato kills any monsters that may exist on the field, and then uses the equipment cards in his hand to strengthen their attack power and eliminate Hayato in one go.
But now, the [Chimeric Manticore] has turned into turtle food, and the effect of resurrecting the sacrifice from the cemetery requires the presence of the [Chimeric Manticore]. His plan has failed, and he is really aggrieved.
At the same time, he also noticed the key words in Hayato's words: "You said, Accelerator?"
He glanced at the [Turtle Bad Beast-Gamesiele] that appeared on his field. The huge size brings a defense power of up to 3000 points and a full level of 8☆. Normally summoning a monster of this level requires two monsters. D.D. doesn't think that a little-known kid can have such strength.
"Yes, because you have also seen that [Bad Beasts] are very big. Animals of similar size in nature will compete for each other's territory when they meet, and the same goes for [Bad Beasts]." Hayato said, taking out a card, "Speaking of which, do you believe in gravity?"
"There is an invisible gravitational force between matter and matter, attracting each other. This is the so-called 'gravity'. It is precisely because of this that [Bad Beast] and [Bad Beast] will attract each other!"
"Because you have [Turtle Bad Beast - Gamesiele] on your field, I can Special Summon [Raging Fire Bad Beast - Togolan] from my hand!"
Under the surface of the water summoned by [Turtle Bad Beast - Gamesiele], a red light lit up, followed by a roar, and a giant dragon beast with huge wings like a tyrannosaurus followed closely behind [Turtle Bad Beast] ] appeared on the stage, spitting hot red lotus breath from his mouth, showing off his kingly style!
[Raging Flame Evil Beast-Togoland] [8☆/Fire]
【Dinosaur/Effect】
【3000/1200】
When D.D. saw the appearance of [Raging Flame Evil Beast-Togoland], he showed a proud expression: "You've been fooled, kid. This is the opportunity I've been waiting for!"
"Activate my cover card, [Adhesive Cave], which can only be activated when you successfully summon, reverse summon, or special summon the monster. As long as that monster exists on the field, its original attack power will be reduced to half!"
D.D. looked at the huge dinosaur monster proudly, intending to witness the embarrassing scene of this giant beast falling into a trap, but before the [Sticky Cave] he activated had time to take effect, a red light came from Hayato's hand. He flew out and covered the [sticky hole] he opened? !
"Wuda, activate [Red Restart] from my hand, your trap will be invalid!" Hayato had no intention of giving D.D. a pleasant duel experience, and proudly put his hands on his hips, "This is my divine talent!"