Chapter 105: I Won't Become a Memory
"Ugh, Ugh ahhhhhh!!!"
Amidst the extremely unpleasant cries, Kaiba suffered an Attack from "Blue-Eyes", and his Life Points were completely reduced to zero.
This scene, which made one unable to help but exclaim "Opening Thunderstrike", occurred not long after Kaiba's [Blue-Eyes] was taken by Pegasus.
Using [Prevision], Pegasus obtained Kaiba's [Blue-Eyes White Dragon], then Activated a [Star Blast], paying a full 2000 Life Points in one go to reduce the Level of the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] he had just obtained from his Hand to 4☆, and Summoned it.
Then, Pegasus Activated a special version of [Force]. The common version of this Card had been used by Yugi in a Duel against Hayato. Its Effect was to decrease the ATK of one Monster and then increase another, a Card that becomes stronger against stronger opponents, especially suitable for dealing with high ATK Monsters.
But the Effect of Pegasus's version of this Card was to deduct half of the opponent Duelist's Life Points and then add the decreased value to a Monster. Although it couldn't be used to counter high ATK Monsters like the original, it could directly reduce the opponent Player's Life Points, and the increased ATK had no Turn limit. Truly worthy of a shameless Card Printer.
After [Toon World] devoured Kaiba's [Blue-Eyes White Dragon], a Q-version styled [Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon] emerged from it, and its ATK absorbed half of Kaiba's Life Points, which was 750 Points.
Kaiba's Spell/Trap Zone no longer had any Set Cards that could save him. Of the two Blue-Eyes on the Field, one was controlled by Pegasus using [Dark Bind], its ATK reduced to only 2300 Points.
Facing this certain defeat, Kaiba, who had already resolved to sacrifice his Life Points to save Keipei, instead showed an expression of relief. Turning his head, his gaze locked onto Yugi, who was watching the Duel.
"Kaiba..." Yugi looked at the Field. Although he didn't know what was in Kaiba's Hand, based on Kaiba's style, he would definitely not carry Cards like [Kuriboh] that could negate Battle Damage.
In other words, Kaiba's defeat was already laid bare, just waiting for one Attack from Pegasus.
"What kind of expression is that, Yugi..." Amidst Yugi's stunned expression, Kaiba actually revealed a hint of a smile?
"Who are you showing that sad expression to? You are a strong Duelist whom I acknowledge; that kind of expression shouldn't appear on your face!" Kaiba turned his back again. "Make sure you firmly remember all the Information Pegasus has shown, Yugi!"
"I, who merely possess the 'Power of Cards' but haven't understood what the 'Heart of the Cards' truly is, cannot defeat Pegasus. Therefore, you must be the one to defeat Pegasus!"
"I'm counting on you, help me save Keipei!"
It was hard to imagine that the arrogant Kaiba, who used to look down on everyone, always wore a sour face, and was full of pride, would actually say such words to Yugi.
"Hohoho, it seems Kaiba-boy has also recognized the Victory or Defeat of this Duel~" Pegasus said with a smile. "However, a Duel must have an ending. Kaiba-boy's Life Points are 750 Points. In that case, my adorable [Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon], Attack the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] with 3000 ATK on Kaiba-boy's Field!"
"Ugh, Ugh ahhhhhh!!!"
The destructive white light flashed and disappeared instantly, and Kaiba's Life Points also coincidentally dropped to zero. The Virtual Projections on the Duel Platform vanished one by one. Pegasus pulled out a Card, preparing to seal Kaiba's Soul within it.
Before being sealed, Kaiba slightly turned his head, looking at the people in the Spectator Area—everyone was looking at him with worried eyes, even Kujaku Mai, whom he wasn't very familiar with, and Joey Wheeler , who usually couldn't stand him, had an angry expression, as if indignant at his defeat.
Even Bandit Keith had a very unpleasant expression on his face, perhaps reminded of his own past experience of being treated as a plaything by Pegasus.
'Yugi, I don't regret having my Soul sealed for my brother.'
'Thus, have I, who fought to protect something, finally understood the Heart of the Cards?'
'Have I gotten a little closer to you, Yugi...'
The golden light of the [Millennium Eye] bloomed from the location of Pegasus's Left Eye. Kaiba proudly raised his head, facing his own end: "Bring it on, Pegasus! Even if I am defeated by your Duel, your dark ambition will never swallow the Light!"
"I, Kaiba Seto, will not become a memory!"
The light receded. Kaiba, who had held his head high, seemed to have his strength drained by the golden light. His head drooped, and his open eyes were empty and unfocused. Meanwhile, within the Blank Card in Pegasus's hand, the image of a spirited Kaiba slowly emerged.
Looking at Kaiba in the Card, Pegasus raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised by his arrogance even when about to have his Soul sealed: "What remarkable fighting spirit, Kaiba-boy~"
He took out another Card. Inside the Card was the image of Keipei tapping on a window. Just like Kaiba's Card, this Card sealed Keipei's Soul. Holding both Cards in one hand, Pegasus smiled:
"But, as a Duel loser, you couldn't even save your beloved brother. Even though your Cards are so close to each other, the distance between you brothers is so vast."
Satisfied, Pegasus put away the Cards. He looked at Kaiba, who was still standing before the Duel Platform, then looked at the dazed Keipei, whose wrists were chained at the end of the corridor extending behind him: "With this, KaibaCorp has fallen into my hands."
"My Wish, finally, finally can—"
"Don't celebrate too soon, Pegasus!" A male voice interrupted Pegasus's subconscious murmur. He looked up towards the source of the voice.
In the Spectator Area, Yugi stood on his seat, making himself as tall as possible. The School Uniform he was wearing was draped over his shoulders like a trench coat, revealing the black fitted shirt he wore underneath. His originally childish face became quite mature and sharp-featured due to his serious expression. Looking down at Pegasus, who had just achieved Victory, Yugi said steadily:
"Pegasus, you abuse the [Millennium Items], toy with others' Souls at will, and defile the sacred Duel."
"Adding Kaiba's share to it, I will execute you with a Duel!"
"Wash your neck and wait for me, Pegasus!"
'The Other Yugi? Is that the Effect of Mutou Yuugi's [Millennium Item]?' Pegasus, reading the Information through his [Millennium Eye], realized that the Yugi before him was not the original one, but the Nameless Soul from the [Millennium Puzzle] who had Dueled him before.
"What a spirited declaration, Yugi-boy~ I'm also very much looking forward to Dueling you." Pegasus said, but turned and left without hesitation. Several Staff members carried away the bodies of Kaiba and Keipei, who had lost their Souls. "But if you want to Duel me, now is not the time."
"After defeating the other Players who are also in the Top 8, I will await your challenge, Yugi-boy~"