At six o'clock in the evening, Youyu arrived on time at the headquarters of Kaiba Group.
After all, he's the boss, and even the prize money won from the Duel City Tournament was issued by Kaiba, so it's necessary to give him some face.
But upon entering the hall, Youyu didn't see the President, instead he saw the adorable Mokuba. Today, this suspected elementary school guest from Konoha Village rarely changed out of his perennial yellow vest, and put on a tailored white suit, looking quite spirited.
Youyu estimated that Mokuba's affection rating for him should be quite high. Moreover, unlike his awkward brother, Mokuba's affection is blatantly displayed on his face.
When Mokuba saw Youyu from afar in the hall, he immediately put aside his affairs and greeted him warmly like a brother.
"Youyu, you're here!" Mokuba grabbed his hand and walked towards the elevator, "My brother has been waiting for you for a long time... oh, but don't say that in front of him, especially don't say I told you. Otherwise, he'll definitely be unhappy."
Youyu smiled, indicating that no explanation was needed; when it comes to the President, we all understand.
"So, where is Kaiba?"
Mokuba showed a somewhat conflicted expression, "Uh, my brother he..."
"Busy?"
"...Sort of." Mokuba looked a bit embarrassed.
The elevator made a "ding" sound, stopping at the thirtieth floor. The metal doors automatically slid open along the tracks.
Mokuba led the way out, "...Why don't you see for yourself."
Youyu: "?"
Stepping out of the elevator, what appeared before them was a gigantic control panel. Several researchers in white lab coats stood by the panel, looking down through tempered glass at something below.
What's going on?
Curious, Youyu approached and looked down with the researchers.
Below was an experimental dueling arena. On the right side of the arena was none other than President Kaiba, with a fusion monster "XYZ-Dragon Cannon" boasting 2800 attack points and a set card in the backfield.
And opposite the President was...
...Youyu!??
That upright stature, that handsome face, and that compelling charisma...
...No mistake! It's exactly what he sees in the mirror every day!
Youyu's face darkened, instantly realizing what was going on.
That Kaiba jerk... actually turned me into an AI!? Isn't this guy really determined to become the King of AI dueling?
Mokuba seemed to feel a bit ashamed playing against Youyu's AI in his presence, and covered his face, "Don't... don't mind it, it's just the R&D department upgrading the Duel Disc functionality after the competition and patching a few updates; my brother is just testing the performance..."
"It's your turn, Youyu!" President Kaiba shouted at AI Youyu, "If you're a true duelist, prove it to me!"
Youyu: "..."
President is so into it you can't even tell it's a performance test, damn! Clearly, he's treating the robot opposite as my Stand, right?
Could it be because I snatched his position as Duel King, so he found a substitute to beat up to vent his anger?
If that's the case, then President's behavior is similar to sticking pins in voodoo dolls, except he's more extravagant, making a higher-grade doll...
"Then it's my turn, Kaiba!" AI Youyu shouted, "The power of Heroes is infinite, and any obstacle ahead will be crushed by the righteous Hero!
My turn, draw!"
With a blank face, Youyu turned to Mokuba, "Who programmed this AI? For the sake of the company, I strongly suggest that guy doesn't come to work tomorrow."
Mokuba: "..."
Youyu expressed this is slander damn it! When did I ever strike such a pose to say such embarrassing lines? This AI definitely has issues, right?
AI Youyu began to operate, "I first use Magic Card - Reinforcement of the Army! Add 'Elemental Hero Featherman' to my hand! Next, activate Magic Card 'Polymerization', fusing Elemental Hero Featherman and Elemental Hero Burst Lady from my hand!
Fusion conditions are Elemental Hero Featherman and Elemental Hero Burst Lady, Fusion Summon!
Elemental Hero Flame Wingman!"
A heroic duo, a man and a woman, appeared, transforming into two beams of light shooting into the vortex on the ground. A pillar of scorching light, green and red, shot straight up, and the slender hero spread white wings to fly up into the air, turning once and spewing flames with a clear shout.
[Elemental Hero Flame Wingman, Attack power 2100]
"Hmph, so it's appeared." Kaiba crossed his arms, smirking, "Seems you quite like that monster. But it's useless! That level of strength is far from enough!"
AI Youyu smiled: "Don't be hasty, President, the true power of heroes is just beginning. Field Magic - Skyscraper, activate!"
A skyscraper of steel and concrete rose from the ground, the entire ceiling was covered by the projected night sky, a bright moon hanging in the middle of the dark night.
The President scoffed: "Tch, the same trick again."
"Skyscraper allows Elemental Heroes to gain 1000 attack points during battle!" AI Youyu shouted, "Flame Wingman, attack 'XYZ-Dragon Cannon'!"
The hero was engulfed in raging flames, bursting forth like a burning projectile. The massive impact pierced through the steel armor, shattering the sturdy shell. The combined monster exploded with a roar on Kaiba's field.
"It's not over, Flame Wingman deals damage to the opponent player equal to the destroyed monster's attack points!" AI Youyu raised his hand, "Flame Shot!"
Youyu: "..."
Seriously, my AI not only poses but also calls out attack names? So advanced?
[Kaiba, LP 4000 → LP 900]
"President!" a researcher shouted anxiously.
Youyu boldly guessed, maybe he's worried that if the President loses to the AI, he'd get so angry that he'd fire everyone present...
"I set one card face-down, and end my turn," AI Youyu said.
"900 LP, to deal with you, this is more than enough!" Kaiba raised his tone, "My turn, draw! Activate Continuous Magic Card - Banner of Courage, the attack power of all monsters on my field increases by 200 during my own Battle Phase!
Then activate Magic Card - Card of Demise, draw until I have five cards in hand!"
President Kaiba drew his cards, glanced at his hand, then chuckled, "Indeed, the Goddess of Fortune always stands by me."
Observing Youyu thought, no no, I think she usually stands by Jonouchi...
"Activate Magic Card - Polymerization from my hand, fusing the three Blue-Eyes White Dragons from my hand!!!
Youyu almost spat out his drink.
Hey, President, is that necessary?
It's just an AI opponent, and you didn't shuffle your deck?
"Hahaha! Descend, transcending time and space, the ultimate evolved form -
Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!!!"
The three White Dragons intertwined, merging into one under the light beam of the Magic Card, transforming into a silver-white three-headed dragon as if cast from iron, arriving with overwhelming momentum!
[Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, ATK 4500 → ATK 4700] (Enhanced by Banner of Courage effect)
"Hahaha! Strong, invincible, the strongest!!"
Not sure why the President is so happy bullying an AI, but he swung his arm: "Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon can attack three times in one turn! Be destroyed by the infinite power of the Ultimate Dragon's light!
Burst Stream of Destruction!"
"Not necessarily."
No one expected AI Youyu to even quote this famous line to boost his own style points. He curled up a slight smile and waved his hand: "Trap Card activate, Sakuretsu Armor! When an opponent declares an attack, destroy the attacking monster!!"
Youyu was speechless again.
Sakuretsu Armor, are you kidding me? President, when have you seen me use Sakuretsu Armor?
Why would I bring something that always results in losses...
"This destroys your Ultimate Dragon, Kaiba!" AI Youyu said.
Kaiba gently closed his eyes.
"Hmph, no matter how realistic it seems, it's just an AI, is this its limit?"
Youyu thought to himself, so the President still remembers it's an AI? I thought you were getting too into character and had forgotten...
"Quick-Play Magic - De-Fusion," the President calmly revealed his last card in hand, "De-fuse the Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon."
The enormous three-headed White Dragon vanished instantly, splitting into three towering pillars of light. The massive White Dragons appeared one after another in the beams, flapping their wings to stir up an invisible whirlwind, roaring fiercely at AI Youyu.
[Blue-Eyes White Dragon, ATK 3000 → ATK 3200]x3
"Battle," President Kaiba pointed forward, "Blue-Eyes White Dragons, mass attack! Burst Stream of Destruction!"
All three Blue-Eyes opened their mouths simultaneously, blasting explosive light bullets. The beams converged into a spiral vortex, relentlessly engulfing Flame Wingman, and along with it, AI Youyu's body...
[AI Youyu, LP 0]
Kaiba Seto, President, wins!