Chapter 33: Hmm? Technician No. 8?

You Tian is just an ordinary Duelist.

This was the thought held by the Najimi Magic Sprite one hour ago.

Until she saw that Kaiba, whom she thought had mediocre Dueling skills, Summoned one of the legendary ThreePhantomGods—Obelisk the Tormentor—crafted by his father, and launched it at You Tian, only for You Tian to counterattack, the entire Najimi Magic Sprite was stunned.

She knew well the terror of the ThreePhantomGods.

They were gods, utterly invincible beings. Once summoned, they crushed their opponents without mercy.

Of course, only a powerful holder could control such a powerful card.

"I didn't expect Kaiba could control Obelisk the Tormentor."

The Najimi Magic Sprite within the Deck was deeply conflicted.

In fact, Kaiba's ability to control Obelisk the Tormentor wasn't what troubled the Najimi Magic Sprite.

What troubled her was that You Tian—the Duelist she had assumed to be ordinary—had blocked the attack of a god.

"Could it be that You Tian is a truly powerful Duelist?"

……

On the Airship, the eight finalists were guided to their assigned rooms.

According to the Original Plot, the first Round-of-8 Duel would take place tonight.

But since Kaiba and You Tian had already fought earlier, both were exhausted, so Kaiba postponed the Duel to tomorrow.

At this moment on the Airship, Malik, Rishid, and Mo Liang had already returned to their rooms.

In Jonouchi's room, however, others had gathered, making it lively.

Honda: "Wow! There's even iced beer!"

Otogi: "Shizuka, you can see the night view from the window!"

Shizuka: "Really!"

Jonouchi: "Damn it! You guys! Why are you all in my room?!"

Anzu said helplessly: "What can we do? Kaiba didn't arrange separate rooms for our cheer squad."

Honda: "How about we throw a party tonight?"

Otogi, Anzu: "I agree!"

Jonouchi: "Bastard! I'm Dueling tomorrow!"

The room instantly descended into chaos.

Watching all this, Game and You Tian smiled helplessly.

"You Tian-kun."

Suddenly, Game spoke.

"Hm?" You Tian turned his head slightly.

Game looked at You Tian with sharp eyes.

"I've noticed you've been acting strange—you're hiding something, aren't you?"

Damn! Even this well-hidden secret got spotted!

You Tian was startled.

I admit, right now I really want to immediately enjoy that "Massage Health Package" Kaiba mentioned.

But Game, Kaiba arranged this as a single-person package—I can't invite you all!

"Ah, no, no, nothing hidden."

You Tian's eyes darted away.

Game's eyes narrowed slightly.

"No need to hide—I already figured it out!"

You Tian was shocked!

"Uh, you figured it out~"

He felt embarrassed.

"Ah, this is such a mess. I just… I couldn't say it out loud with Anzu and Shizuka here."

Game nodded.

Sure enough, You Tian-kun knew something was off with Nam, but out of concern for Anzu and Shizuka's safety, he didn't confront it outright, instead subtly hinting at me.

If I'm not mistaken, the later Malik is an impostor!

And that "Nam" is the real Malik!

"I understand. Thank you for the warning, You Tian."

A question mark slowly appeared above You Tian's head.

Are we talking about the same thing?

"By the way, has Miss Kongque Wu arrived yet?" Shizuka ran to the window and peered down at the passenger elevator, puzzled.

Hearing this, You Tian looked at everyone and slowly pulled out the 【Feather Brush of the Demon Bird】 that Kongque Wu had given him.

"Uh, everyone, actually…"

You Tian began explaining the matter of Kongque Wu.

……

"What! You defeated Wu?!" Jonouchi exclaimed.

Game: Even Wu isn't his match? Indeed, You Tian drawing with Kaiba wasn't coincidence!

You Tian felt embarrassed.

Oh no, Wu's man is going to come after me!

Jonouchi immediately grabbed You Tian's shoulders with both hands and asked anxiously.

"You used the same move against the Light and Dark Mask!?"

You Tian was puzzled: Huh? Can't the Niu Tounren tactic be used on a girl?

"Pretty much."

Jonouchi's eyes instantly blazed with fury.

"You bastard! Did you strip her too!! And steal her cards!!!"

Everyone:!!!

You Tian:???

Wait, buddy?

"No, I didn't strip her! She volunteered!!"

Everyone:?!!

"No no! I mean she shoved them into my hands while hugging me!"

Everyone:???!

After further explanation, everyone finally understood what had happened.

"Dance…"

Jonouchi looked slightly crestfallen; no one knew how to comfort him.

"Big brother…" Shizuka stepped forward to comfort Jonouchi.

…

"Sigh."

You Tian sighed.

In Duel City, giving your all is the greatest respect for your opponent.

If You Tian had deliberately let her win in the Duel, Kongque Wu wouldn't have been happy even if she won.

Duelists getting eliminated is normal—after all, only one person can stand at the end.

Even if Jonouchi faced Kongque Wu, he would fight with all his strength to defeat her.

Seeing the mood turn gloomy, You Tian didn't stay longer and walked out the door.

Then…

"Massage Health Package!!!!!!"

You Tian ran off excitedly.

"I remember Isono told me it was the very last room!"

Clang!

You Tian eagerly pushed open the door at the end of the Kc Airship.

…

Steam swirled; heat radiated fiercely.

Who would've thought that on this ten-thousand-meter-high Kc Airship, there'd be such an exquisite artificial hot spring pool?

Too luxurious! Too decadent!

With a critical mindset, You Tian soaked for a full hour. Now, he lay comfortably on the massage chair.

"Wuhoo~"

"Lighter, lighter~"

"Wuhoo~~~"

"Not there~~"

"So good~~"

He sipped expensive red wine while luxuriously enjoying the Massage Health Package arranged by Kaiba Corporation.

Of course, the so-called "Massage Health Package" wasn't what You Tian originally imagined.

As pressure pressed into his back, You Tian's expression unconsciously softened.

Isono: "Mr. You Tian, is this pressure okay?"

But if only the masseuse could be switched from Isono to Technician No. 8, You Tian would be even happier.

"Isono, how come your Kaiba Corporation bodyguards even know how to give massages?"

Isono smiled at You Tian.

"As elite core staff of the world's top company, we must constantly learn and improve!"

"Massage is just a basic skill—we must also master airplane piloting, rock climbing, tree transplantation, and postpartum care for sows!"

You Tian burst out laughing.

"Alright, that's enough. My shoulder from earlier doesn't hurt anymore."

"I should go."

Saying this, You Tian wrapped a towel around himself, picked up the half-finished bottle of wine, and staggered to his feet.

"Mr. You Tian, shall I escort you?"

You Tian waved his hand.

"No no, I'm fine on my own."

Then he walked out of the room without looking back.

Glug glug.

After a tiring day, You Tian finally relaxed a little.

He walked toward his room, gulping down the remaining liquor in the bottle.

"Burp!"

"I need to get back to bed soon, burp!"

"I've got a Duel tomorrow."

In a daze, You Tian stopped in front of his door.

Kaiba Corporation provided eight luxury suites, numbered 1 through 8, arranged in a circle inside the Airship.

You Tian was the first to arrive on the Airship, so his room was number 1, with rooms 2 and 8 beside it.

"Strange, where's my Door Access Card?"

In his daze, You Tian searched for his Door Access Card, then suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground.

"Burp!"

Lying down, You Tian, already in a state of extreme relaxation, grew even more limp.

In a foggy haze, he fell asleep.

After an unknown length of time…

Creak~

Room 8's door opened.

You Tian struggled to open his eyelids slightly.

Through blurred vision, he seemed to see a pair of elegant, beautiful feet.

The toes were slender, the ankles delicate; though her skin tone was darker, it retained an air of nobility and grace.

Looking up further, You Tian saw only a white silk skirt clinging tightly to her calves.

"Room 8 technician?" You Tian murmured.