When the Kaiba Group's private jet landed, the reception team at the airport was already in place.
Because Youyu had come under the guise of a "business trip," he should be considered a VIP guest of Kaiba Company in principle. Therefore, although Youyu only contacted his acquaintances, the Ishtar siblings, even the Egyptian government had dispatched a reception team.
Since the successful hosting of the KC Cup, Kaiba Company's reputation has skyrocketed. The name Seto Kaiba reverberates around the globe. Now, even without planning or doing anything, global organizations still seek to cooperate with them to get in on the action.
Although Kaiba's dream, the "Kaiba Land" project, is really just in its initial stages, its development speed is truly astonishing.
Now it's not that Kaiba needs to actively contact other countries and cities for construction, but rather countries and cities are offering money and gifts, seeking President Haima's approval for a chance to establish a Kaiba Land.
There's no choice; everyone wants in, but spots are limited.
So now everyone can only wait in line, seeing who gives Kaiba Company the most money...
As Egypt is known as the "modern Duel Monsters birthplace," the local government naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.
It's said that today, Duel King Youyu from Domino is coming to Egypt on business. Apparently, someone heard that Youyu is one of the most influential people in front of Kaiba, so this reception drew significant attention from Egypt's side.
The plane landed, the aircraft door opened, and seeing the grand reception in front of him, Youyu felt a bit dazed.
For those who were unaware, they'd think that a VIP from a major country was being welcomed...
Even upon stepping off the plane, after shaking hands and meeting with a few key figures and capitalists, Youyu saw a charming woman whose long robe perfectly outlined her curvaceous figure. From the first glance, she was sending him flirtatious glances...
Goodness, are they trying to give him a hero's welcome?
They're really using every possible tactic...
Youyu wasn't interested in her at all, but his little follower behind him was different. Jae was the first to step up, shake hands with the pretty lady, and said with a grin, "What's your name, ma'am? Everyone calls me Brother Jae..."
"..."
Realizing the purpose behind this grand welcome, Youyu suddenly felt displeased.
You all want to build a Kaiba Land and catch on the IP hype, why don't you go to Kaiba for that!
Why do you all act as if Kaiba listens to me?
Youyu, who had actual business to attend to on this trip to Egypt, naturally had no time to entertain these "irrelevant people" with food, drinks, and fun. So he decisively turned down all invitations, including meals and foot baths, and went straight to find the Ishtar siblings.
Youyu straightforwardly said he was friends with Ishizu, and on this Egyptian trip, he only wished for her company, implying that everyone else could disperse and go about their own business.
Everyone present glanced at Ishizu, showing expressions of "understanding," without questioning or pestering, politely stating that if Youyu needed anything, he could just ask, and then temporarily left.
Since Youyu said they were friends and specifically mentioned her, others naturally assumed they understood and sensibly didn't disturb further...
"I'm sorry if they made you feel annoyed." After everyone left, Ishizu said to Youyu, "It's been a long time, Mr. Youyu.
Since the duel in Duel City, we haven't had the chance to meet again. We owe you a thank you in person."
Ishizu said, giving a formal bow to him.
The angle of the bow was enough to show sincerity, but unfortunately, her robe was too tight, so nothing could be seen from the collar...
Ishizu's gratitude was entirely genuine. After all, from her perspective, her brother Marik's selfish revenge had involved the otherwise uninvolved Youyu, forcibly dragging him into several Darkness Games, repeatedly endangering his life.
And in the end, it was Youyu who defeated the personality of Dark Marik, freeing her brother from the darkness.
From this angle, Youyu should be considered a benefactor to the Ishtar siblings.
However, Youyu generously waved his hand, signaling there was no need for thanks.
Youyu truly meant it.
Because in his view, Marik didn't actually cause him too much trouble at the time... Now when recalling it, he even finds it a bit endearing.
Thinking back, his first pot of gold after being reborn, Pandora's newbie gift set, was technically sent by Marik.
Let alone Marik, who later sent people one after another to give him experience, Duel Discs, and Card Decks.
After his subordinates finished, he personally stepped in to continue the giving, round after round, even two of their Gravekeeper Race's bottom-of-the-box Egyptian God Cards were delivered right to his door with free shipping.
So in truth, Youyu never held any grudges against Marik, and whenever he mentioned this guy, he even felt rather fond of him...
Marik himself also followed behind his sister. But when he saw Youyu, his expression turned somewhat strange, biting his lip and not speaking for a long time.
He seemed to feel a bit reserved.
Youyu took the initiative to greet him: "Long time no see."
Marik forced a smile, "Um... um, Mr. Youyu, long time no see."
"No need to be so tense, the past is the past."
Youyu patted his shoulder—Marik almost instinctively wanted to dodge.
"Besides, you don't owe me anything," Youyu smiled, "After all, I took quite a few cards from you back then, which can be considered compensation, right?
Oh, by the way, your Rare Cards are really useful..."
Marik was shocked, and maybe due to some misunderstanding, he suddenly had a distressed look, "Uh... Mr. Youyu, I really don't have any cards now..."
Youyu: "?"
What's up with this kid, I didn't ask you for cards?
Foolish child, of course, I know you don't have any cards.
Because all your cards... are at my house!
This is no exaggeration. After Marik turned over a new leaf and stopped caring, the Ghouls were in chaos. Eventually, the whole organization was integrated and taken over by Youyu. Naturally, all the warehouses full of rare cards accumulated by the Ghouls were also under Youyu's name from then on...
"Don't worry." Youyu said helplessly, "I know you don't have any, and I don't want cards now either. Today I just..."
Before he could finish, Marik quickly added, "I have sealed my cards and won't duel anymore, so I don't even have a Duel Disc now!"
Youyu: "......"
Are you... thinking I'm here from thousands of miles away to rob you?