Chapter 4: The Simple "Axe Raider" Environment
After adjusting his deck, Yu Miao chose to head towards the "Rare Hunter Faction".
Several special coordinates guided him along the correct route.
These were probably several hidden strongholds of Rare Hunters in Domino City.
"There are quite a few." As expected of an internationally renowned card counterfeiting syndicate.
Their reputation is impressive.
Without money for transportation, Yu Miao had to use the most primitive method.
That was, running.
During his journey, Yu Miao personally experienced the true charm of the Yu-Gi-Oh! world.
Everything is decided by dueling!
A couple arguing on the street? Settle it with a duel.
A clichéd love triangle? Settle it with a duel; the loser gets lost promptly.
An officer arresting a criminal? Still settled with a duel.
Various examples were playing out.
The more Yu Miao saw, the more excited he became. He couldn't hold back, saying, "It's truly a duelist's paradise."
He specifically visited a few nearby card shops and noticed something.
In the DM world, those high-Level, high-ATK vanilla monsters were indeed ridiculously priced.
One card, one house – that was easily achievable.
As for "Pot of Greed" and "Graceful Charity", these first-generation forbidden cards weren't as cheap as Yu Miao had imagined.
The reason these cards seemed as cheap as cabbage depended on what they were compared to.
Compared to those outrageously expensive vanilla high-ATK monster cards, "Pot of Greed" and "Graceful Charity" were, of course, cheaper.
"You couldn't even find 'Pot of Greed' or 'Graceful Charity' by rummaging through trash bins..." Yu Miao said with some regret.
"Pot of Greed": Brainless and cost-free, trade one for two; drawing it is pure profit!
"Graceful Charity": Draw three cards powerfully, then discard two. A fake card combining the three effects of drawing, filtering, and sending to the GY.
Having come to the DM world, isn't it only right to use the first-gen forbidden cards?
While traveling, Yu Miao was also mistaken for someone else by some duelists.
Those people mistook him for... Yugi Muto.
After Duelist Kingdom, Yugi Muto became truly famous.
"Mistaking me for the starfish-head, these people must be blind!"
"..."
Abing's high school grades were not ideal, and his dreams were even more uncertain.
Since Duel Monsters became popular worldwide, Abing seemed to have found his path to rise. He and those duelists who had already made a name for themselves had a bright future!
So Abing made a decision.
He first terminated his rented apartment. Under the reluctant gaze of his landlady, Abing would bet everything to step into the world of duelists.
Goodbye, his former unrestrained self!
"Wait, Yugi Muto?" Abing saw the handsome young man running nearby and shouted those words.
Now, in the dueling world, who doesn't know Yugi Muto?
He's the man who defeated the Father of Duel Monsters in Duelist Kingdom!
Dark Magician!!
That legendary, extremely precious Monster Card.
If I could get my hands on it, wouldn't I skyrocket?
Just like that!
Yu Miao was intercepted by this man named Abing.
Moreover, the other party challenged him to a duel.
"Yugi Muto, I wager my girlfriend to duel you." Abing declared righteously.
"Do you know what you're saying?" Yu Miao, hearing the other's words, almost couldn't hold back. He intended to come clean, that he wasn't Yugi Muto.
Clearly, he doesn't have the starfish-head, shouldn't these people make an appointment with an ophthalmologist?
Abing, realizing his girlfriend held no attraction for "Yugi Muto", immediately changed his target, saying:
"Damn it, Yugi Muto, then I wager my own deck to challenge you."
Yugi Muto is truly a card enthusiast indeed.
No women in his eyes, dueling becomes divine naturally!
No wonder he could defeat the Father of Duel Monsters!
There's a reason for it.
"Wager decks?" Yu Miao stopped walking.
This random Abing must be weaker than a Rare Hunter member. Wouldn't it be beautiful to first strengthen his deck here?
"Correct, I am Yugi Muto. Let's duel!"
Yu Miao grinned and began impersonating Yugi Muto, accepting the challenge from the youth Abing.
DUEL! *2
Yu Miao: 4000 LP
Abing: 4000 LP
"My turn, draw." Abing seized the initiative while Yu Miao was off guard.
Hehehe, whoever is faster gets the first turn.
Watching Abing draw a card from his deck, Yu Miao felt somewhat emotional.
Compared to the Master Rules of the real card environment, the rules of the first-generation DM era were simply too refreshing.
First turn can draw, not too many complicated timings, no "Limited Revival" rules, etc.
As for card and effect rulings?
Yu Miao suspects you must rely on your excellent "Rule-Sharking" ability to persuade the opponent.
In this aspect, Yugi Muto, the King of Rule-Sharking, is very professional.
"Ahhh, Normal Summon, Axe Raider!!" Abing roared, placing the Monster Card on his Duel Disk.
Ding~
A muscular monster in yellow armor wielding a giant axe appeared accompanied by "radiance".
[Axe Raider, 1700 ATK, Warrior]
"Axe Raider." Yu Miao became slightly more serious. This is the invincible Axe Raider!
Moreover, KaibaCorp's projection technology is indeed so realistic.
Seto Kaiba, you are truly something!
"Hmph, intimidated by my power." Abing was immensely pleased. He revealed a Spell Card in his hand, shouting: "Yugi Muto, witness the true strength of me, Youth Abing!"
"Activate, Equip Spell Card, Sword of Deep-Seated!
[Sword of Deep-Seated: The equipped monster gains 500 ATK/DEF. When this card is sent to the GY, place it on top of your Deck.]
Whoosh~
Axe Raider gripped a "greatsword" that appeared out of thin air in his left hand, while holding his original axe in his right.
[Axe Raider: 1700 → 2200 ATK]
"Hahaha, how about it, Yugi Muto? This is my strength."
"I end my turn."
Abing was very proud of Axe Raider's current 2200 ATK.
In the early days, 2200 ATK was indeed very high.
Yu Miao was a little distracted, but not because he was surprised by Youth Abing's strength.
It was mainly because...
This opening was too simple and ordinary.
No Branded starting with Branded Fusion and a whole set of resource combos.
No Tearlaments starting with several starters hopping around.
No Enchantress start...
No Firewall Dragon Darkfluid's brainless 1-card-into-4 advantage.
No sign of that damned Tour Guide either.
Suddenly, Yousei found himself falling in love with DM.
The dueling environment here made him feel a long-lost sense of relaxation.
No long combos, that's just too cool!
More importantly, no Ash Blossom, Maxx "C", Effect Veiler, Ghost Ogre, Droll & Lock Bird, or Nibiru.
What a great environment.
"Draw." Yu Miao chuunibyou-ly imitated the protagonists of previous generations by drawing a card and shouting this "line".
This kind of passionate card drawing felt pretty good.
However, looking at his hand, he immediately felt stunned.
All 3 "Mystical Sheep #1" cards were in his hand.
"I Set one monster card in face-down Defense Position, Set one backrow card, and end my turn." Yu Miao had no choice but to set up like this.
A Set monster?
"Hahahaha, it seems Yugi Muto is nothing special after all." Youth Abing laughed heartily; he could already see the other heading towards defeat.
(End of Chapter)
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