CHAPTER 25
"So!"
"The final card of the duel!"
You Feng gripped a card between her fingers, raising it high.
The commanding, resonant tone immediately drew everyone's attention.
"Mamma mia!"
"What kind of duelist is this guy?"
"Asuka's deck is refined and consistent—how does she still get pushed to this edge?"
"Rather than having her field dismantled card by card, isn't there any hope of counterplay?"
"How is he doing this? Unbelievable!"
Professor Chronos struggled to comprehend the unfolding scene.
This was sheer force against sheer force, and Asuka was clearly on the back foot.
"This is insane! He's not just destroying his own cards—he's using it to cycle draws!"
"This Monarch deck—it's relentless!"
Marufuji Sho clenched his fists, feeling utterly powerless.
Tenjoin Asuka, instead of averting her eyes, met the intensity head-on. Her clear gaze locked on, and she raised a slender hand.
"Bring it on, You Feng!"
"I'm at full power—I'm not afraid of anything!"
She had given this duel everything she had.
If defeat came now, she could accept it without regret.
"I activate the Spell Card—[Monster Reborn]!"
"I'll revive [Erebus the Underworld Monarch] from my Graveyard!"
You Feng slowly opened the hand raised high, revealing a card all duelists knew well—[Monster Reborn]!
Dun dun dun dun…!
As everyone's eyes converged, time felt like it froze—as if lifted from the anime itself, their expressions captured in a mosaic of shock.
[Monster Reborn] might not be flashy.
But it's timelessly effective.
What truly stunned everyone was—
You Feng's use of [Monster Reborn] wasn't just a recovery—it was calculated for a finishing blow!
Most assumed his win condition had already been spent. After [Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit] disrupted his first wave, they believed this revival was merely for defense.
But You Feng's plan had always been this: defeat Asuka this very turn.
His Monarch strategy wasn't brute force—it was a ruthless checkmate machine.
Once it moves, it aims for obliteration.
Asuka's clear eyes shimmered.
In front of her, [Erebus the Underworld Monarch] took form again.
[Erebus the Underworld Monarch]
DARK / Level 8 / Zombie-Type
ATK 2800 / DEF 1000
"The path of the Monarch is already set in stone!"
"[Aither the Heavenly Monarch]—attack Tenjoin Asuka directly!"
You Feng didn't hesitate. His hand pointed decisively, eyes narrowed with killing intent!
A suffocating pressure seemed to radiate from his finger.
His voice echoed across the arena.
[Aither the Heavenly Monarch] leapt forward, sword in hand, trailing a golden afterimage across the sky!
He dove with controlled ferocity, ethereal wings spread behind him like a celestial judgment.
"Shhh—"
"Ahh!" Asuka gasped from the impact!
She shielded herself, groaning under the strike.
-2800 LP!
Asuka's Life Points dropped to 1200!
"It's not over!"
"[Erebus the Underworld Monarch]—end it with a strike from the depths of darkness!"
You Feng declared coldly.
[Erebus] opened its blood-red eyes, rising from its throne with ominous grace.
"Hmph!"
With a low, disdainful growl, it summoned a surge of chaotic energy in both hands.
The wave of darkness was unleashed!
BOOM—
"Ahhh!"
Caught in the onslaught, Asuka screamed as the blast overwhelmed her, sending her to her knees.
-2800 LP!
Asuka's Life Points hit zero!
You Feng hadn't held back—despite Asuka's reputation.
He demonstrated, without apology, what it meant to "destroy the flower with a scorching hand."
With a final flourish, You Feng turned away, his cloak rippling despite the still air. His hair flowed as if energized by victory.
Eyes raised, he looked every bit the emperor leaving a conquered battlefield.
"Mamma mia!"
"How could someone like Asuka—an elite Obelisk Blue—lose to this transfer student who's not even in the system, Noney!"
Professor Chronos fell into stunned silence, practically toppling over.
"This is…"
"This power… That pressure—are we sure he's not already top-tier?"
"He must be a contender for the Duel Academy's ranking list!"
Marufuji Sho was speechless with awe.
"Damn it… Asuka actually lost? Is he really that strong?"
Manjoume Jun couldn't deny the truth, even if it hurt.
"You Feng wins! Haha! He's officially promoted to Obelisk Blue!"
Jounouchi Nezu cheered, grabbing Honda Hiroto in excitement.
"You idiot! Don't hug me," Honda grimaced.
"You like dueling, don't you, Asuka?"
You Feng glanced over, voice calm.
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37. Shock! Asuka's now a sparring partner? (2/5 chapters! Keep those flower tickets coming!)
"Of course."
"I don't regret this duel."
Tenjoin Asuka rose slowly, composed.
She had seen the terror of You Feng's deck—his Monarchs, his tempo, his strategic mind.
This guy was far more than he appeared.
"If you're that happy about the duel…"
"Well, I guess I could use a sparring partner too."
"You look like you need the practice."
"A win-win."
"A strong duelist culture means learning from each other's cards—cover each other's gaps."
You Feng smiled as he spoke.
"?????"
Asuka blinked in shock.
Did this guy have no shame?
She was being polite about enjoying the duel—this was meant to be a good-natured match!
And now he was recruiting her as a practice dummy?
She was an Obelisk Blue elite—not some common assistant!
And that last line—why did it sound so wrong?
"What the hell! The Obelisk goddess—reduced to his sparring partner?"
"I don't care how strong he is—that's just arrogant!"
"Doesn't he realize she was being polite?"
"Ridiculous! Like Asuka would agree to that!"
The Academy's students erupted in outrage.
You Feng had united them—in anger.
"This shameless bastard—how dare he talk like that to Asuka?"
Manjoume's face turned red with fury.
Asuka initially wanted to refuse.
But after a pause, a smile crossed her lips.
"Fine. I accept. But only on one condition."
You Feng scratched his head, wary.
"Don't tell me it's something crazy…"
"Relax. It's not impossible. I just haven't decided what yet."
"Okay, that's fair… but just one thing."
"I'm not becoming your boyfriend."