"We'll see about that! I activate the Spell Card ACE! I add one ACE monster card from my Deck to my hand!"
Yuto added ACE – Black Tri-Stars to his hand.
"Then I tribute my three MS monsters on the field to Special Summon ACE – Black Tri-Stars!"
"This monster, when battling, only compares itself to the opposing monster's Defense Points!"
Kaiba crossed his arms and said in a low voice:
"Yuto, even so, its Attack only matches my Blue-Eyes White Dragon's Defense."
"Kaiba! I'm not done yet! I activate the Spell Card Radar Lock again!"
Yuto pointed at the leftmost Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
"When my monster attacks that Blue-Eyes, its Attack is doubled!"
"Black Tri-Stars, attack!"
The three Zakus, painted black, formed a unique formation and charged at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
With Radar Lock's support, Black Tri-Stars' Attack rose from 2500 to 5000.
After the sequence of moves, Kaiba's Life Points dropped by 700.
"You lost, Kaiba."
"No… impossible! That's impossible!"
"Remember our deal, Kaiba!"
With that, Yuto gathered up his cards and left KaibaCorp Tower.
[Congratulations, host. You have earned a booster pack reward from this duel!]
[Please provide a keyword to determine the pack's contents.]
Nice, a perfect start to DM-era duels!
System, keyword: Heat Hawk!
Since the starter deck was full of Zakus, something usable in the build would be ideal. The White Devil can wait.
[Understood. Your booster pack reward has been delivered to your bedroom.]
Yuto hurried home.
As soon as he entered his room, he saw the booster pack lying on his desk.
Anyways…
[Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX]?
On the pack was an EVA-styled Gundam illustration.
Wait, why a Gundam for Heat Hawk? Normally, people would think of a Zaku when they hear Heat Hawk!
Just because Tomato piloted GQuuuuuuX Gundam with a Heat Hawk for a few episodes, you give me this?
Should've just said Zaku! Damn!
Grumbling in regret, Yuto tore the pack open anyway.
Five cards came out:
[GQuuuuuuX Gundam], [GQuuuuuuX Gundam], [Unlock Psycommu System], [Newtype Sensing], [MS-06-SSP Police Zaku]
Yuto carefully examined their effects.
(Checking effects in short form, no filler.)
[GQuuuuuuX Gundam]
[Unlock Psycommu System]
[Newtype Sensing]
[MS-06-SSP Police Zaku]
'No way… GQuuuuuuX Gundam is just a 1800 Attack vanilla?'
'Well, looks like it's meant to combo with Unlock Psycommu System. Probably there's a search card for it, but I don't have it yet.'
Still, 1800 Attack on a Level 4 vanilla is decent enough as a beater.
Unlock Psycommu System is dead weight without the searcher. Just a brick.
Newtype Sensing and Police Zaku were fine straight into the Deck. Nothing special to comment on.
One has a plain effect, the other just carries the [MS] tag.
Good, that means I can cut some useless cards from the Deck, like filler Rock Ogre Grotto #1.
After a quick adjustment, Yuto spent the rest of the day gaming at home.
Yeah, technically, he should have gone to school, but he took the day off.
As for Kaiba, skipping a few days of class was nothing. "Taking care of the family company." What's that? Disciplinary action? Take it up with the school board!
'Damn rich kid privilege!'
And just like that, two quiet months passed by.
During that time, Yugi—egged on by Joey—entered the National Duelist Championship and won the title.
Summer vacation was right around the corner.
On a summer night after the finals, Yuto, Yugi, Joey, Tristan, and Téa sat around the TV at Yugi's home, watching the rebroadcast.
Then Solomon Muto walked in carrying a cardboard box.
"Yugi, Yuto, a package came for you. Hmph, it's even got both your names on it… and no sender's name."
'Oh, it's here! Pegasus's invitation!'
"Why not open it and see?"
Yuto took it and immediately tore it open.
Inside were two Duel Gloves, ten Star Chips, and two letters.
"Ah, this is what Pegasus mentioned to me—the invitation to Duelist Kingdom!"
Yugi picked up the letter.
"Let's see… this one's for you, Yuto."
Yuto opened his letter.
[To Mr. Yuto Tenshou,
[Magnificent! Mr. Yuto Tenshou!
[Your duel against Seto Kaiba atop his fortress-like KaibaCorp Tower was fully witnessed by me!
[You commanded a steel Deck never seen before, executed brilliant tactics—especially the Black Tri-Stars' decisive strike against Blue-Eyes White Dragon!
[It all proves your formidable strength!
[Your power and potential leave me astonished!
[Therefore, I sincerely invite you to join my Duelist Kingdom tournament!
[Enclosed are a special Duel Glove and Star Chips, which I trust Yugi Muto has already received as well.
[Step onto the stage of the Kingdom, prove your strength to the world, and challenge the title of "King of Games"!
[I look forward to witnessing your prowess on the island!
[Sincerely,
[Maximillion J. Pegasus]
Beside the signature was a small golden Millennium Eye emblem.
Yuto finally relaxed. He had secured his ticket to Duelist Kingdom.
Along with the letter came five special cards: [Kingdom], [Journey to the Kingdom], [Right Hand of the King's Glory], [Left Hand of the King's Glory], and [Duelist's Glove].
Yugi also received the same five cards from his envelope.
"Yuto, we depart tomorrow night. Time is short, so get some rest."
"Yeah, Téa and I will head out. See you at school tomorrow!"
Joey and Tristan also left the shop.
The next day, they met again in class.
There were no lessons today, since it was the last day before summer vacation. The teacher only gave some reminders and dismissed them for free activity.
Of course, going straight home was allowed too.
However, Joey seemed troubled today. Without saying a word to anyone, he left the classroom.
Yuto wordlessly followed him.
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