"This is too much, too much..."
The Four-eyed Demon slumped to the ground, his expression pained.
This should be the toughest duel he's ever played in his long demon life.
It's hilarious, there's no way to even play a card, can't do anything at all.
How can something as outrageous as the Elf Mirror exist in this world?
Come to think of it, Yugen suddenly recalled that the Elf Mirror seemed to be a card from the game as well.
Who said the Duel King's deck has no power? Clearly, there are so many fun and smile-inducing things...
Once finished, Yugen calmly approached. However, with each step he took, the demons behind him shuddered and instinctively took a step back.
At this moment, it was impossible to tell from the scene who was the real demon.
Some demons instinctively wanted to help their big brother, but stopped when they saw Yugen approaching.
Because they suddenly realized, wait a minute. After this duel, the big brother wasn't the big brother anymore.
The one opposite was now their new big brother.
The clever demon followers silently began to gather behind Yugen, and in just a moment, Yugen was surrounded by a group of demons, with the sorrowful and helpless Four-eyed Demon in the middle, as if they were bullying him...
The Four-eyed Demon sighed deeply but said nothing.
What was there to say? A bet is a bet. Besides, this place respects the strong, and it was only right for his followers to switch sides after he lost. From today on, he wouldn't be in charge anymore.
"I lost."
The Four-eyed Demon stood up gloomily, dejectedly.
"According to the rules, you can take any one of my cards."
Yugen frowned, "Only one card?"
The Four-eyed Demon's eyelids twitched, shocked as he looked at Yugen.
What do you want then?
"You just said, whoever wins gets to set the rules? Then how about this," Yugen suggested an idea, "Now that I've won, I want to make a slight change to your rules.
From now on, the whole deck should be on the line for every duel."
"Huh? But this..."
The Four-eyed Demon looked troubled, glanced around, and whispered.
"Big bro, you might not be aware since you're new. Do you know why we who are in service haven't been stripped of our decks and are allowed to decide our status internally through force?"
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Because that's what their Church demands," the Four-eyed Demon said softly, "This bunker, besides being a holding facility, is also set up with a barrier that can absorb duel energy.
The energy generated from our internal duels is absorbed by the barrier and used as sustenance for that sleeping Evil God of theirs.
So they wish to see conflict through duels among us internally, but taking lives through duels or seizing others' decks is prohibited..."
"And what happens if you break the rules?" Yugen asked back.
"Huh?" The Four-eyed Demon was stunned, "Naturally, you'd face the bunker's punishment..."
"So, is there anyone strong in here?"
The Four-eyed Demon was a bit stumped by the question. He pondered for a moment and said, "I know at least the warden is very strong, not on the same level as us at all.
If things get too out of hand, he might step in himself..."
Yugen's eyes lit up.
That sounds great!
Once I've collected all of your decks, I won't even have to bother finding out who else in the bunker can duel. I'll just handle them one by one when they come to me.
"Okay, I understand." Yugen nodded in thanks, "Now, shall I have your deck first?"
Four-eyed Demon: "?"
Is this guy crazy? Didn't he understand? Isn't he afraid of the bunker's punishment for openly defying the rules?
"What? Do you have a problem with that?"
"No... none, no problem at all."
The Four-eyed Demon glanced at the 'Iron Knight - Jia Fried' that hadn't vanished with the duel. Right now, the Iron Knight's sword was still resting against his neck.
Does it look like I can have a problem with that?
So Yugen took the deck.
This deck probably didn't have anything good in it, but that didn't matter. After all, it's free; turning all these cards into money wouldn't be bad at all.
"Alright, and you just mentioned there are other duelists in the bunker?"
"Yeah." The Four-eyed Demon said weakly.
"Lead the way," said Yugen.
The Four-eyed Demon was startled again, then quickly realized this person's intent.
Is he really planning to leave no one untouched?
The Four-eyed Demon's body involuntarily began to tremble.
He suddenly started to doubt whether this was really a newly captured prisoner?
A demon perhaps?
Oh no, I guess I'm the demon...
"Not willing?" Yugen frowned.
The Iron Knight's blade seemed to move a millimeter closer to the demon's throat.
"Willing! Very willing!"
The Four-eyed Demon got up quickly.
Nevermind, he won't worry anymore. After all, he's being coerced, has no choice, and isn't intentionally betraying fellow inmates.
Besides.
The pain and unprecedented sense of powerlessness in the duel just now, how could he be the only one to have enjoyed it?
Thinking of this, the Four-eyed Demon walked on, a twisted grin slowly forming on his lips.
Heh heh heh, there's no way I'm letting my good brothers miss out on the joy of a duel...
In the meantime, Yugen took the chance to gather some information about the place from the local demons.
"Are you an outsider?" The Four-eyed Demon looked at him in surprise.
Additionally, inside he became increasingly curious, what kind of place produces such an evil duelist...
"Alright then, it's surprising people still come here nowadays," said the Four-eyed Demon.
"Let me guess, the invasion of Orichalcos, slaughtering and capturing the native residents here?" Yugen asked.
"Exactly."
At this, the Four-eyed Demon's eyes showed a hint of resentment.
"Those Evil God minions wreaked havoc wherever they went, committing all kinds of atrocities."
The Four-eyed Demon ground his teeth in anger.
"Damn it, those were supposed to be our exclusive rights!"
Yugen: "?"
What rights? Pillaging and plundering?
"Our noble Demon Race are the true masters of this land. Everything here is our slave, it's been that way since ancient times!"
The Four-eyed Demon said angrily.
"Those evil scum dared to take away our inherent rights, seize our territories, and enslave us as we enslave those lowly creatures!"
Yugen: "..."
Sounds like you aren't much better than them, anyway.
Turns out in this dimension it's all just a dog-eat-dog world...
"What's more disgusting is that some among us have forgotten the honor of being demons, bowing to the vile Evil Gods, willingly becoming their lackeys, shaming their demonic blood. Hmph, I despise those guys the most. Even if I die in this bunker, I will never betray my noble lineage and join forces with the Evil Gods."
Saying this, they arrived at a plaza, seemingly a prisoner activity area. Demons occupied most of the plaza, but there were also elves of other races visible, and even a fish in a prison uniform hopping on land.
The Four-eyed Demon led the way, crossing half the plaza under the strange looks of the elves, and headed straight to the inner side of the plaza.
Then he placed his hands on his hips, smiling fully as he shouted.
"Hey? Big brother, are you there? Come out, it's duel time!"