Chapter 60: THE BIG BOSS

Room 4, Yugi's room.

Isis moved out of Room 8 to take care of Malik, and moved into Room 7.

In the afternoon, Yugi and his group, after communicating with Isis, had Anzu and Shizuka move into Room 8.

Jonouchi's Room 3 was given to Honda and Otogi, while Jonouchi himself moved into Room 4 with Yugi.

But without others disturbing him, Jonouchi, who should have fallen asleep, now tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

"What's wrong, Jonouchi? Are you troubled by something?"

Yugi, noticing Jonouchi's odd behavior, asked weakly.

"Ah! Yugi, did I wake you up?"

In the darkness, Little Yugi shook his head.

"Hmm… no, actually, I can't sleep either."

Jonouchi: "Oh, really…"

The two fell silent for a moment.

"Why can't you sleep?" ×2. Suddenly, they asked the question in unison.

…

"Hahahahaha!" ×2. Again, they burst out laughing at the same time.

…

"To be honest, Yugi…" Jonouchi spoke first.

"I don't think I deserve to make it to the semifinals."

"In my match this morning against that man with the tattooed face, I already lost…"

"Besides, the other you, You Tian, and Kaiba are all incredibly strong in Dueling…"

Here, Jonouchi fell silent.

Little Yugi understood Jonouchi's meaning.

"Jonouchi, actually, you're not weak."

"Pfft." Jonouchi let out a scoff.

"Yugi, sure, I always brag about how strong I am—but I know the truth."

"I'm not qualified yet to be a true Duelist…"

"And now all three of you have the legendary God Cards, while I…"

Jonouchi paused for a moment.

"Anyway, I'll admit it—I'm scared! I'm too afraid to Duel you guys!"

"I'm a coward!"

"No! Jonouchi is not a coward!" Little Yugi interrupted him.

"Jonouchi, you haven't realized it yet, but you've already become a true Duelist!"

"I'm not just flattering you!"

Jonouchi froze slightly.

"Me…?"

Little Yugi was about to say more, but just then—

Hum~

A golden light appeared suddenly in the room, and behind the light stood a figure.

"Who are you?!"

Both instantly went on alert.

Ding! Pharaoh instantly took over, and Jonouchi immediately grabbed a nearby can of beer as a weapon.

But when they sat up and saw who was behind the golden light, they froze in shock.

"Shadi?!" Dark Yugi exclaimed.

Yes, the figure was indeed Shadi.

Shadi's expression was grim.

"O Nameless Pharaoh, your friend is in danger. The black-haired, black-eyed boy will vanish from this Airship."

"You Tian?!" ×2.

Upon hearing this, Jonouchi and Dark Yugi were both stunned.

Dark Yugi wanted to ask Shadi for more details, but—hum~

Shadi once again performed his signature "speak and vanish" trick.

"This… You Tian is in danger?!" Jonouchi was the first to react.

He immediately turned his head to meet the gaze of Pharaoh, who had also just realized it.

"Go! Room 7!"

Meanwhile, in Room 7, You Tian had just used Brainwash to neutralize Mo Liang's Niklophilia, ending his turn.

"H-heh heh heh heh, hahahahaha, hahahaha!"

For some reason, Mo Liang laughed maniacally again.

"You Tian, it seems I won't be able to send you into darkness without showing my true strength!"

Heh.

You Tian internally scoffed: Is this some villain's go-to line for saving face? Can't play well? Just admit it—why make excuses?

"Hmph!" Mo Liang sneered again.

"Next, I'm going to unleash the most terrifying tactic from my supernatural Deck to drag you all into the abyss!"

You Tian frowned slightly.

The most terrifying tactic?

"My turn, Draw Phase."

Mo Liang glanced at the card he drew.

"Hmph! I Set one monster and one card, end my turn!"

You Tian: …

Wait, is this really the so-called most terrifying tactic? Are you kidding me?

His gaze turned to Mo Liang's Set monster.

Logically, in the Duel City arc, the original Mo Liang only had two trump cards: the Spiritual Disc and the Dark Puppet—nothing else.

"My turn, Draw Phase."

Mo Liang currently has The Door of Darkness, one Set Card, and one Set monster on the field.

The monster I Set is the Divine Magic Master—if I flip it now, I can return the Bird of Omen's Feather Sweeper from my Graveyard.

Then his field would only have that one Set monster left.

But just now, Mo Liang confidently claimed he'd use some terrifying tactic—most likely centered on that Set monster.

If I retrieve the Book of the Sun and see what that Set monster really is, that might be a better choice.

You Tian hesitated.

Forget it! Overthinking won't help!!

"I Summon Four-Faced Beast Melchido in Attack Position."

【Attack Power: 1500】

Let's charge first and see what he's got!

"I attack your Set monster with Four-Faced Beast Melchido!"

Hum~

The Set monster flips open—revealing the Transforming Pot!

【Defense Power: 600】

Mo Liang: "Hehehe! When the Transforming Pot flips, both players discard all cards in hand, then draw five cards from their Deck!"

You Tian raised an eyebrow.

Mo Liang discarded the Underworld King Hades from his hand; You Tian discarded three cards from his.

Swish swish swish swish swish.

Both drew five cards; the Transforming Pot was sent to the Graveyard by battle.

You Tian rubbed his chin.

Could this guy's confident tactic really be Card Destruction? No way…

You Tian scratched his head.

Then just to be safe…

His eyes dropped to a card he'd just drawn.

"I Set one card, end my turn."

Now it was Mo Liang's turn again.

"My turn, Draw Phase."

Hehe! This guy doesn't even realize he's already fallen into my ultimate trap.

"I Set one card, and Summon this card in Attack Position."

Hum~

【Soldier Puppet】 【Attack Power: 0】

Malik: "Attack Power 0? Why summon it in Attack Position?"

Soon, Mo Liang explained to everyone.

"Hehe, this card can, during your Standby Phase, Summon two more Soldier Puppets from the Deck."

"A monster with self-replication?" Malik was stunned.

"Not done yet! I activate a Magic Card from my hand—Hand Destruction!"

Mo Liang pointed at You Tian.

"Swoosh! Discard all cards in your hand to the Graveyard, then draw four cards from your Deck!"

Isis sensed something was off.

First the Transforming Pot, then Hand Destruction—this combo feels familiar…

"No! This is Card Destruction!"

"What?!" Malik finally realized. "Is this the terrifying tactic of Card Destruction?!"

"Hahahaha! Congratulations—you actually figured out my tactic! But it's too late!"

"Swoosh! You Tian, Hand Destruction has activated—draw your cards now!"

You Tian stared at Mo Liang like he was an idiot.

Bro, didn't you watch my Duel with Dark Malik?

You pulled the Niu Tounren trick on me—a Niu Tounren—and now you're trying Card Destruction on me, an old God Stele?