Chapter 45. Red-Eyes or "Salted-Fish Eyes"? Two Build Routes?
Smart Duelists analyzed why the key going-first turn couldn't help with extending plays.
In the GX world, Dr. Crowler was getting a little restless.
This evaluation of the Link Monster clearly made him lose face.
"He knows nothing! No one understands the Ancient Gear Deck better than I do!"
"This Link Monster, 'Ancient Gear Ballista,' obviously can raise my Ancient Gear Deck's power several times over!"
"In my view, in Mr. Yuki's world, Ancient Gear must be a powerful top-tier meta Deck!"
"...…."
Dr. Crowler was still droning on, bragging about the Ancient Gear Deck.
Meanwhile, Sei Yuki in the main world almost burst out laughing at Dr. Crowler's wild monologue.
As expected of Dr. Crowler.
This really fits his behavior and personality.
But to be fair—
In the current environment, the Ancient Gear Deck really doesn't count as a top-tier meta Deck anymore.
Yet if he said that out loud—
Dr. Crowler definitely wouldn't believe it.
"Sigh, forget it, forget it."
"Rather than argue with Dr. Crowler about the Ancient Gear Deck's power level—"
"I might as well speed up the next short video!"
"Let me see, looks like the Duel Monsters world is getting lively!"
"Instantly 99+—whoa!"
"Let me take a look at what they're all saying!"
"...…."
Sei Yuki turned to the Duel Monsters world's group chat.
Very soon, a chain of messages popped up one after another.
Duel Monsters world.
Seto Kaiba: "Hmph! I said long ago—this kind of Ancient Gear Deck is simply no match for Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"
Maximillion Pegasus: "Ha-ha-ha! Kaiba-boy still believes in Blue-Eyes White Dragon that much! I think each has its merits!"
Mai Valentine: "Mmhmm! Hey, hey, hey, Ancient Gear does have a 4500 ATK Fusion Monster in-archetype, so it deserves some respect."
Bandit Keith: "My take is: ignore it. Didn't you hear what that video uploader said? All in all, it still falls short!"
Joey Wheeler: "Mr. Yuki! Mr. Yuki? Can you still hear me? Could you talk about Red-Eyes? You've covered so much—how does my Red-Eyes perform in your world?"
...
After Sei Yuki read through each message, his gaze quickly settled on Joey Wheeler's.
Red-Eyes, huh?
Speaking of Red-Eyes—
One can't help but mention that one card's debut.
Sigh—what a pity.
It's already been Forbidden.
Even so, it's worth finding a related video to show Joey Wheeler.
Sei Yuki: "Mr. Wheeler, I've received your suggestion."
Sei Yuki: "If it's Red-Eyes, I'll first find the current mainstream Red-Eyes builds for you."
Sei Yuki: "After you watch those, I'll show you an even more explosive piece of news about Red-Eyes!"
...
Duel Monsters world.
Hearing Sei Yuki's words, Joey Wheeler froze for a moment.
What the—?
Explosive Red-Eyes news?
Whoa.
Now he couldn't help but get hyped.
Joey Wheeler: "Thanks! Thanks! Much appreciated!"
Joey Wheeler: "Honestly, I just love Red-Eyes! This card has helped me beat one Deck after another!"
Joey Wheeler: "But if we're talking Red-Eyes, we've gotta bring up that time in Duelist Kingdom."
Joey Wheeler: "Back then, facing Rex Raptor...…"
Joey quickly opened the floodgates, and in gratitude started talking at length about his experiences in Duelist Kingdom.
Off to the side, Rex Raptor was turning green with anger as he listened.
Losing back then to a nobody.
For a regional runner-up like Rex Raptor, the frustration was off the charts.
Now they were poking at his old wound again.
Even worse.
...…
As Sei Yuki listened to Joey Wheeler's heartfelt reminiscence, he couldn't help muttering inwardly.
Such a detailed recollection.
Looks like this guy really is the real Joey Wheeler, huh?
Originally, Sei Yuki had some doubts that these people might be fakes.
Now, he had to be ninety percent convinced.
Well.
Whether real or fake doesn't matter.
Better to show them the Red-Eyes short videos quickly, then hurry and bring out the video of Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon's debut for them.
No idea how they'll react after watching Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon's debut video.
Sei Yuki: "Alright, alright, Mr. Wheeler, no need to go on."
Sei Yuki: "Once we're ready, we can start watching this Red-Eyes explanatory video."
After saying that, Sei Yuki immediately went to the search bar to look for Red-Eyes-related video content.
When he finalized the choice and selected the target, the video title already appeared before Duelists across the six Duel Worlds.
"Two Mainstream Red-Eyes Build Routes! The Current Environment's Optimal Solutions!"
Duel Monsters world.
The moment he saw it was indeed a Red-Eyes-related short video, Joey Wheeler's excitement instantly brought tears to his eyes.
At last.
It was Red-Eyes' turn.
At last he could see how Red-Eyes performed in Sei Yuki's unknown higher world.
He was going to see exactly how Red-Eyes would do.
At the very least, it can't lose to Blue-Eyes White Dragon, right?
He had to make Seto Kaiba look at him with new eyes.
A third-rate Duelist? Don't be ridiculous.
No such thing.
...…
GX world.
Seeing that the next theme was the Red-Eyes archetype, it wasn't just Joey Wheeler who got excited.
Atticus Rhodes, who had always used a Red-Eyes Deck, was stunned on the spot as well.
The next archetype?
A Red-Eyes Deck?
Isn't that exactly the Red-Eyes he prides himself on?
"Big brother, it's the Red-Eyes Deck's turn!"
"I'm really looking forward to it."
"I wonder how Red-Eyes will perform."
Beside him, Alexis Rhodes batted her clear, watery eyes.
She was both expectant and a little envious.
When would it be Cyber Angel's turn?
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