"Brother, he lost..." Seeing Kaiba's basic points return to zero, Keppei sighed and said indifferently, "Well, it's not the first time anyway."
"Humph, after all, that guy Kaiba's opponent is Atum. I already knew the final result would be like this. The winner is Atum. There's no way he can't beat him!" Jonouchi said arrogantly, with his hands on his hips.
He said, completely forgetting who looked worried about Atum losing when he was in crisis during the duel.
Even Honda glanced at Jonouchi and said disdainfully: "You guys are just doing it as an afterthought, right?"
"I want you to take care of it?"
And Kaiba, who has finished the duel, is putting away his cards. Although the last blue-eyed card is activated when activated, all the cards in the hand, field and graveyard are turned face-down and eliminated.
, the action of raising all the cards was also very cool, but when he picked up the cards on the ground afterwards, he looked a little embarrassed.
Of course, the cards Kaiba discarded before were actually only those magic trap cards, whether they were True Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon], Blue-Eyes Chaos A-Dragon] or Abyss-Eyes White Dragon], he couldn't bear to throw any of them on the ground.
I just put it in my pocket. I'm just trying to be cool, but my card Haima is well protected.
And when he put the last three Blue Eyes White Dragon cards at the front of the deck, put the deck away, and looked up, he saw Atum who was sorting it out quickly because he didn't raise the cards.
Beside me, at some point, a person appeared.
"Pa, pa, pa" while applauding, Xia Di appeared out of nowhere and appeared next to Atum. Looking at the two people who had just finished the duel, he praised, "It was really a good fight."
The interesting and exciting duel is just like the endless entanglement and destiny between the two."
Although it was a compliment, Xia Di's tone was unwavering, and you couldn't hear the "exciting" he meant at all. It made people think that he was just talking politely.
"Xia Di" Atum glanced at Xia Di. The other person's face was very similar to the priest Shada three thousand years ago, which always gave him a subtle illusion. He would subconsciously compare the two together. Compared with the loyal pharaoh,
, Xia Da is down-to-earth and steady, but Xia Di is always like a Riddler, willing to talk, but never willing to say everything clearly.
"What's the matter with you?"
"No, I don't have anything to disturb you, Pharaoh. I was just attracted by the wonderful duel between you and Seto Kaiba. I couldn't help but admire your heroic appearance during the duel. That's all." He said to Ah respectfully.
Tum bowed, but no matter how decent the etiquette was, Atum could not feel even a trace of respect for him in Xia Di's heart.
"We are still quite far away from our destination. Pharaoh, you can continue the game of dueling monsters with others. As a descendant of the tomb-guarding clan, Xia Di, I sincerely hope that you can have peace and happiness in the last days of your life."
A wonderful memory."
After a pause, Xia Di raised his head again and said to Atum: "However, speaking of the game of Duel Monsters, I still have one important thing to tell you, Pharaoh. That is, the necessary conditions for your return to the underworld.
."
Hearing Xia Di and Atum talking about such nonsense again, Kaiba, who was not interested in it, snorted coldly and made no intention of walking forward to listen carefully. Instead, he turned around and walked towards the inside of the ship. He has no interest in things like "soul" or "underworld". The purpose of coming to the ship from beginning to end has only been to duel with Atum. Now that the purpose has been achieved, Kaiba has not
He has no intention of continuing to hang out with other people. After all, in his eyes, only weak herbivores like cattle and sheep gather in groups.
Although the ship Bekas bought travels inland, it is no worse than a large passenger cruise ship sailing at sea. It has all the facilities inside and even has a space at the stern specifically for helicopters to take off and land.
’s tarmac.
Although Kaiba had left his favored Blue Eyes White Dragon jet at the airport for refueling and maintenance and did not bring it to the ship, the jet was equipped with an extremely advanced automatic driving and remote control system. As long as Kaiba issued a command
, it won’t be long before the jet will automatically arrive on the ship where Kaiba is, and then land vertically on the deck for Kaiba and Keppei to board.
Putting on the earphone-like terminal device that he had used when consulting the building structural drawings at the Egyptian branch of the Haima Group, Haima was about to issue the order for the Blue Eyes White Dragon jet to take off.
"What are the necessary conditions for returning to the underworld?" After hearing Xia Di's words, several people in the city who approached Atum who had finished the duel began to think about the conditions they knew.
"Obelisk's Titan Soldier], Osiris's Sky Dragon], and Ra's Winged Dragon], the three 'God Cards' are in Hayato's hands and can be lent to Atum for his use at any time.
But it seems that the main function of the 'God Card' is to open the stone tablet recording the 'King's Memory', right?" Jonouchi thought for a while and said.
"That is to say, the 'God Card' is not a necessary condition, but the 'Pharaoh's name' is. No matter which country's ancient mythology, the 'name' is equally important." Honda nodded and added, "
And Atum's name has been found in the world of stone slabs before."
Kyoko glanced at the Millennium Building Blocks on Atum's chest] and added: "There are also Millennium Artifacts. The seven Millennium Artifacts have the function of opening the door to the underworld in the previous stone world. Atum is going to return to the Underworld.
If so, the Millennium Artifact] is also necessary."
"Although it's a bit hard to say, because of the other evil me, the seven thousand-year-old artifacts have now been collected." Tapirang scratched his cheek, looked at the thousand-year wisdom wheel on Hayato's chest, and said with some embarrassment,
"As for the underworld stone slab where the Millennium Artifact is placed, although we don't know, Xia Di, who knows, is taking us there."
"It seems like all the conditions have been met."
Everyone checked the known information and found that there was no problem. They all turned their attention to Malik, who was holding his stomach.
"Don't look at me. I ran away from the tomb-keeper clan when I was more than ten years old. Ask me if you want to ask about barbecued pork." Because of the clean and hygienic snacks on the street before, Malik, who is obviously an Egyptian but is not accustomed to the local environment, is no longer distracted by the duel.
Attention, I felt my stomach felt uncomfortable again, "No, Malik, I really need to wet myself."
Watching Malik leave the deck, several people made no attempt to stop him, because Xia Di had already spoken at this moment and told Atum the so-called conditions.
"In the temple with the stone slab of the underworld, there are inscriptions recording the necessary conditions for the return of the pharaoh's soul to the underworld." Standing up straight, Xia Di slowly said, "One is, in order to accurately return to the corresponding underworld,
The soul of the Pharaoh must know his own name, and you are satisfied with this, Pharaoh."
"Second, the human world and the underworld have been closed for a long time. It is necessary to have seven thousand-year-old artifacts with the most powerful dark power. Only by connecting them with the underworld stone slab can the sealed door to the underworld be opened, and the seven thousand-year artifacts are already gathered here.
."
"Then, the most important point is how to let the Pharaoh's soul enter the underworld."
Looking at Atum, Shadi paused briefly and continued: "The inscription in the temple records this: 'With a sword, the pharaoh's spirit will not be able to travel, and there will be no way to rest.' The 'sword' in the inscription means
Combat tools, from the perspective of today's duelists, are cards."
"The meaning of the inscription is easy to understand. As a duelist, a pharaoh who has been fighting all his life, you cannot return to the underworld when you hold a 'sword' in your hand - a duel monster. Someone must use a duel monster to completely defeat you.
Only by defeating him and putting down the 'sword' in his hand can the soul of the Pharaoh, who does not belong to this world, return to the underworld and rest in peace."
"This is the final third condition, the 'Rite of Duel'."
After Xia Di confirmed that Atum already knew the information he had given, he continued: "The so-called 'Dueling Ceremony' three thousand years ago was the predecessor of the Duel Monsters promoted by Bekas today, and it was also the order of the Pharaoh.
The last and most important condition is for the soul to return to the underworld."
"As a duelist, the Pharaoh must be defeated in the most serious manner and holding the most powerful 'sword' - the card of the Three Illusion Gods before he can be returned to the underworld. But who will do it?
It is not up to me to defeat you, Pharaoh."
"This is what I know, all the conditions for your soul to return to the underworld. I will no longer disturb you to enjoy the joy of the world and leave for now."
With that said, Xia Di, who didn't care what other people's reactions were after hearing her words, bowed respectfully to Atum, turned around and left.
When Atum heard Xia Di's words, he was stunned for a moment, and looked at the deck that he had not yet had time to collect into the card box: "Duel, ritual?"
‘If someone can put an end to the fighting life of another me, can his soul be liberated?’ Now, the game also heard Xia Di’s words.
Although Kaiba, who had not gone far, was wearing an earphone-like terminal in one ear, he could hear Xia Di and Atum's words clearly with the other ear. He raised his hand and was operating the interactive virtual screen in front of him.
He paused with his fingers and without hesitation canceled the takeoff order he had just issued.
In his mouth, he snorted coldly and said unhappily: "This place is too backward. Even the satellites of the Haima Group can't receive signals? Humph, all my precious time is wasted in this boring place."<
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After hearing Kaiba's words, Keppei glanced at the mobile phone signal in his hand with some confusion: "No? I remember that the satellite launched after the KC Cup was able to cover Egypt. Before the branch was opened,
I have not missed any basic preparations, and the signal on my mobile phone is obviously full——"
"You must be wrong, Keipei." Kaiba said decisively, not allowing Keipei to refute.
Now even Keppei can see what Kaiba means.
"You'd better have a bad signal. I can hear this plan even in Tongshiye City."
The light on the Millennium Building Blocks flashed, and Atum exchanged with Yugi and returned to the Millennium Building Blocks. Yugi returned to the outside world, but the expression on his face looked a little melancholy.
‘The other me is already extremely reluctant to return to the underworld, but now someone needs to defeat it. This matter’
Unknowingly, it was almost dusk, the first day of the New Year passed so quickly, and night fell in the blink of an eye.
The ship sailed on the water, and the wind full of water vapor blew towards the people leaning on the armrests on the deck as the ship moved forward, bringing a chill.
Looking at the scenery in the distance, Jonouchi broke the silence: "It's so nostalgic to take a boat ride under the night sky like this, Yugi. Do you remember what happened when we went to the Duel Kingdom together?
?"
Turning to look at Yugi who was also looking at him, Jonouchi showed a smile: "Otherwise, how about throwing any thousand-year-old artifact into the water?"
"Huh?!" Hearing Jonouchi's words, Yugi was also startled. It also made Xia Di, who was always peeping at a few people in the dark, twitch his eyelids, fearing that Jonouchi would say something scary again.
Seeing Yugi's expression, Jonouchi also laughed and waved his hand: "Hahaha, I'm just kidding. If you throw it down, even Hayato can't arrange for someone to catch it in advance." p>
During the Duel Kingdom, Yumo tried to throw Exodia into the sea, but Hayato predicted it in advance and found someone to catch the card with a net bag below. Yugi was relieved when he thought of this, thinking that within the castle
I'm joking about this.
But only he knows whether Jonouchi is joking or speaking his mind.
"Really, Jonouchi" looked at Jonouchi helplessly, Yugi shook his head.
After Jonouchi laughed a few times, he suddenly said seriously: "However, this matter is no longer a joke, Yugi. I have decided that I will duel with Atum."
"Huh!?" Honda behind Jonouchi was also shocked. He didn't expect Jonouchi to say this suddenly, "Your thinking is too out of the ordinary. Why did you suddenly make such a decision?"
"Can't I do it? Huh, that guy Kaiba had a final duel with Atum, can't I do it? I've lost to Atum so many times, but this time I must regain my place.
Come on." Jonouchi had a confident expression on his face, then put his hands on Yugi's shoulders and said solemnly, "So please, Yugi, let me have that 'duel ceremony' with Atum.
