Two Gate Array cards, two negations, directly eliminated Rishid's final defensive measures.
Due to the effect of the Trap Card Time Mechanism, the outlines of the Holy Beast Serket that had been destroyed in battle initially reappeared on the field, but with the Trap Effect negated by the Gate Array excluded from Youyu's graveyard, those outlines gradually faded until they dissipated into smoke.
Rishid stared blankly at the empty field in front of him, almost forced to accept the reality unfolding—
—he already lost.
All traps were negated, the field was empty, and his hand was also zero...he had absolutely no means of counterattack.
"Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl," Youyu declared the final attack, "Direct attack!"
The master and apprentice's staffs alternated, mana conveyed, the pitch-black surge swept overwhelmingly towards Rishid. The latter raised his head and closed his eyes, like a ship facing the stormy waves, even the outline swallowed by splashes...
[Rishid, LP 3300 → LP 0]
Although not fatal, the impact of the low-level Darkness Game still lifted the burly body into the air, making it fall heavily to the ground.
The duel ended, the holographic images disappeared accordingly. Youyu stepped forward slowly, Rishid caught his breath, propped his knee, and stood up.
For a moment, neither side approached to disturb.
The big figure of the Ghouls looked at Youyu for a moment, and sighed softly.
"...I lost." he said, "You are genuinely strong...and you haven't even gotten serious, right?"
Youyu started self-reflection—
—Huh? Is that so?
"As an opponent who faced you directly, I know," Rishid closed his eyes slightly, "From start to finish, you saw through all my tactics.
All my methods, all my counterattacks were perfectly neutralized by you, as if you stood at the endpoint from the first round of the duel. So although it's regrettable, it seems my level isn't enough to make you use your full strength..."
Youyu: "..."
Didn't I use full strength? How would I not know?
Playing cards isn't like fighting where you can use seven points of strength while saving three, you play whatever card you draw, could I intentionally play poorly to let you win?
Rishid said "his tactics were completely seen through"...This was indeed true.
After all, having watched the anime, Youyu basically knew Rishid's heavy trap strategy beforehand, so he deliberately added a few more Wind cards before the duel. Coupled with the inherent trap resistance of the Dark Magician compared to the Hero Deck, which can better counter traps, it made Youyu appear competent and in control throughout.
Now, this large Ghoul figure happened to be sincerely convinced and willing to concede, making Youyu feel a bit embarrassed...
...Well, of course, saying so, but the necessary procedures still can't be omitted.
"As agreed," Rishid said, glancing at the miscellaneous group behind him seemingly dragged for numbers, "We concede. And we Ghoul will make no big movements during Duel City...nor will we have any organizational conflicts with your side."
Youyu nodded.
The meaning was roughly understood. It means the Ghouls won't try large-scale invasions into Duel City's tournament nor cause trouble for Nightwalker World, but some sneaky actions won't be eliminated.
No organizational conflicts, but the chance is Marik might still come to cause trouble for Youyu. Especially since Youyu has swindled him several times, asking that Gravekeeper's Heir to calmly give up is practically impossible.
However, this is exactly what Youyu hopes to see.
After all, Duel City itself is organized by Kaiba Seto aiming to lure Marik, holder of the Divine Card, to come over and offer the card, if Marik doesn't come, it would lose its purpose.
Risks and benefits coexist, from Youyu's perspective it is the same. While Duel City without Marik and the Ghouls would be much more peaceful, it would significantly reduce his opportunity to gain benefits.
Rishid promptly presented the Puzzle Card used in Duel City and his most cherished "Holy Beast Serket": "Puzzle card and rare card, as previously discussed, according to Duel City's rules."
This burly person named Rishid was pretty honest, willingly conceding, he handed over the stakes before Youyu even spoke.
However, Youyu thought, what the heck do I need this big scorpion for?
Let alone the summoning conditions being stringent, once summoned it didn't seem useful...
Thus, Youyu lightly coughed twice, declining his kind offer: "Forget about this one, keep it yourself. The card I need is another one. The Field Magic you used in the duel earlier, 'Temple of the Kings,' I'd be quite interested in that card."
Rishid's expression slightly changed.
Temple of Kings wasn't just a card for him, it represents the sacred domain he, as part of the Gravekeeper Race (though adopted), should protect.
The Gravekeeper Race sees themselves as the Tomb Guardians for the Pharaoh, considering it their ultimate mission above their own lives.
Now in this situation, it probably feels like they lost the tomb...
But Rishid was indeed a principled tomb guardian and duelist, although it seemed difficult, he eventually gritted his teeth and handed over the Temple of the Kings card to Youyu with reluctance.
Later, when this big figure led his team away, seeing his desolate figure that looked as if he lost his life's purpose, Youyu even suspected whether he'd return and end it all as an apology...
...
Considering Rishid is like a brother to Marik, and without Rishid, Marik may spiral out of control (sounds like a six-year-old), so the large Rishid was sent back to report.
However, the remaining Ghouls lackeys weren't as lucky.
Detained by Nightwalker World!
As for how the gang of men decided to handle prisoners, that's no longer Youyu's concern.
With a Temple of the Kings card harvested, a Puzzle Card, Youyu subsequently returned to the base with the Nightwalker World people...oh and the newly recruited silly players.
The uninhibited and principle-less Ghouls faction players all rebelled in this battle, following Youyu all fled to join the Nightwalker World faction.
Moreover, these turncoats didn't feel at all inappropriate, on the contrary, each was exceptionally excited. Quite a few even took screenshots to show off, running to the forum to flaunt.
Ha! We've hopped onto Youyu's golden thigh, next goal is to share a pair of pants! Envious?
Then shortly, someone replied beneath in the forum expressing real-name envy.
"Nani!? From Ghoul you can directly switch to join Youyu's faction?"
"Damn, so envious! Is the task still triggerable now? If so, I'll join Ghoul right now, waiting for the chance to betray."
"Bring me along! I'll betray with you!"
"..."
So it's uncertain whether these brothers were merely talking nonsense or truly went to join Ghoul with the aim to betray, if true, then Marik might just get furious enough to spit blood...
...Oh wait, he's already spitting blood? Then never mind.