Hikaru achieved a brilliant opening victory, yet the reactions to this win differed greatly between the two sides.
After losing, Yugo wasn't overly discouraged. After all, losing a single duel wasn't that significant. He frequently lost to Rin and Yusei during everyday duels anyway.
However, after his defeat, security officers forcefully dragged him away, hurling insults such as "Satellite trash" at him, which infuriated him.
Yugo struggled, persistently aiming to strike back, but the security had learned from past experiences. They sent two of their strongest officers to restrain him, while others used batons to subdue him. Such a lineup would challenge even Yusei, let alone soone as young as Yugo.
"Hey, you guys! How can you treat a child like this?!" Jaden, unable to tolerate this sight, charged forward to stop them. Soone grabbed his hand, he turned around to see Jesse, also clenching his fists yet not moving forward, which gradually cald Jaden down.
Indeed, they were from two separate worlds. This was not their place to intervene. If they did, what kind of retaliation would the locals face after their departure? They could act heroically and then leave, but what about those left behind?
This was only their first contact, and there was limited action they could take. Even if they genuinely wished to change things, further engagent was necessary.
On their side, most of the spectators remained stunned, unlike their counterparts, who might not grasp the full significance. However, seeing "Dark Paladin" left them completely astounded.
Particularly, this ti, Hikaru didn't use a substitute Fusion Material; he directly used an authentic "Dark Magician" card!
That was one of the world's most precious cards! Though there were about a dozen in existence, each was an absolute top-tier collectible, representing the ace monster of the first King of Gas.
Beyond shock, many also had different thoughts.
The Tyler sisters exchanged glances, noticing each other's shock and speculation. Their high status in the Fusion Army, as the "strongest" tag-team duelists, allowed them insight into many secrets. Although Hikaru had briefly flashed "Dark Magician," it reminded them of the "Dark Magician" the organization had previously lost.
They exchanged another glance, excitent evident in their eyes. If it were true, things would beco even more intriguing!
Other spectators quickly crowded around Hikaru after their initial shock, eager to glimpse the authentic "Dark Magician."
Usually, such a card could only be seen as replicas in exhibitions, as the originals were ticulously preserved, and Hikaru appeared to be the first duelist in recent years to place and use "Dark Magician" in his deck, piquing everyone's curiosity.
Though this "Dark Magician" differed in color from Yugi Muto's original, it was still a "Dark Magician!"
"Great duel, Hikaru! Um, can I see your Dark Magician?" Jaden asked straightforwardly.
"Ahem, Hikaru, you know my master is that person. So, I've always wanted to duel a Dark Magician myself, so;" Chazz was uncharacteristically subtle this ti.
Nurous others, both known and unknown, including duelists and even staff mbers, flocked over hoping to catch a glimpse.
"A beautiful duel," a voice interrupted the enthusiastic group. Everyone turned swiftly and, upon recognizing the newcor, respectfully stepped aside.
It was Yugi Muto!
He glanced at Hikaru, then briefly at Tierra beside him. Tierra hastily hid behind Hikaru, slightly startled. Hikaru awkwardly smiled.
"I watched your entire duel; it was excellent." Yugi Muto simply praised Hikaru, then calmly reached into his deck box, pulled out a card, smiled lightly, and handed it over. "This card is for you."
Hikaru gasped in shock, carefully accepted the card, looked at it, then instantly raised his head to thank Yugi, "Thank you very much, Mr. Yugi!"
Truly, Yugi Muto's generosity was extraordinary!
'Gaia the Fierce Knight!'
Yugi nodded gently to the group, smiling as he turned away. Seto Kaiba, watching from a distance, firmly etched Hikaru's face into his mory.
Kaiba had already noticed Hikaru previously, though he hadn't intervened directly. Now, seeing Hikaru using "Dark Magician" and even receiving a card from Yugi, Kaiba's regard for Hikaru surged exponentially.
"Wow…" The spectators were speechless, holding onto this mory.
Suddenly, they realized sothing else.
"Hey, if we perform well, could we..."
"Maybe! Didn't that kid nad Yuki get a card from Mr. Yugi before?"
"Hmm...yeah! Let's go, let's go!"
So were excitedly discussing their fortunate visit, others fantasizing about receiving Yugi's recognition, achieving fa in their hotowns, while so calmly adjusted their decks, silently motivating themselves.
KaibaCorp hadn't ntioned any rewards for this event.
Still, receiving a card from Yugi Muto, like Hikaru did, who needed other rewards?
Even a single complint from Yugi could elevate soone's status imnsely!
anwhile, Yugo was tossed roughly into a cell by two policen, dropped onto the ground like garbage. Rin and Yusei hurriedly assisted him. Fortunately, Yugo was tough; though beaten, he quickly stood up after stretching a bit.
"Ah, what a sha to lose…" he sighed, sitting cross-legged on the ground.
"You did great," Yusei encouraged. "Your opponent simply prepared more than you did."
Yugo was still young, and Yusei saw he had much to learn. Losing wasn't unexpected. After all, the opponents were elite students from another dinsion's Duel Academy, and Yugo wasn't even old enough to attend such schools.
Yusei frowned, displeased. They had requested that no young children participate, yet the upper echelons had sent one anyway. Didn't they have any sense of responsibility?
While comforting Yugo, a voice called from outside.
"Number 1! Whoever number 1 is, co out now!"
Yusei glanced outside and instructed the two juniors, "Rin, I'm going to duel. Take care of Yugo."
"Don't worry, Yusei! He'll be fine!"
Yusei nodded, took up his Duel Disk and deck, and calmly exited the cell.
At the sa ti...
In the upper area, within the Security Managent Bureau, a man stood with hands clasped behind his back, watching Yusei erge from the enclosure.
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