3rd POV:
"So, this is the place?" Ryuji look at the huge storage room full of card and the metal door in front of him; his spirit sense can't feel any duel spirit presence behind that door. "Is this door built with a material capable of neutralize duel spirit power or what?"
"Indeed, it built in case any of those Number lost control, but right now there's no Number inside that room with much destruction power enough to escape so no need to worry." Mr.Heartland answer as he opens the door using his identity card.
He then walks to the side and make a gesture of invitation. "You can enter and choose a Number monster for yourself; I will go prepare the equipment of Number Hunter for you. When you want to go out, use this card." Mr.Heartland said and give Ryuji his card.
Ryuji slightly nod towards Mr.Heartland and walk inside the room, he scans the room and see that there's currently have seven glass display cases inside the room with each cases have a card on top of it cover by tempered glass.
He walks towards each glass display cases with each one about 1 meter and half, so he has to stand on tiptoe to be able to read the card inside.
[Number 26: Spaceway Octobypass
Rank: 3
Atk/Def: 800/2400
2 Level 3 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. At the start of the Battle Phase: You can detach 1 material from this card; during this Battle Phase, a player can only attack with 1 monster, and its attack(s) becomes a direct attack. You can only use this effect of "Number 26: Spaceway Octobypass" once per turn. At the end of the Damage Step, if a monster inflicted battle damage by a direct attack: Give control of the monster that attacked to the turn player's opponent.]
'This card... Only usable if I have 2 Inzektor monsters, but 2 Inzektor monsters definitely have more value than this card unless I was going to do an OTK. Oh wait, two Inzektor is still better at OTK, 3/10'
And the monster itself has almost no atk so in most case Ryuji need another high atk monster to do the attack, and he will lose the monster if he fails to defeat the opponent, which will happen 80% of the time in the anime world. Ryuji quickly move to the second monster.
[Number 45: Crumble Logos the Prophet of Demolition
Rank: 2
Atk/Def: 2200/0
2+ Level 2 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. Once per turn: You can detach 1 material from this card, then target 1 other face-up card on the field; while this monster is face-up on the field, that target's effects are negated. While that target is on the field, cards with the same name as that target, and their effects, cannot be activated.]
'Hmm... A negate, but not quick effect, and I don't use Rank 2 so pass. 6/10 btw'
[Number 10: Illumiknight
Rank: 4
Atk/Def: 2400/2400
3 Level 4 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; send 1 card from your hand to the Graveyard, and if you do, draw 1 card.]
'Oh, this is the Number Kaito use in anime, right? Well, I'm not gonna compete with him, this card isn't even good. Why did I have to waste 3 monster and a card in hand just to draw a card when I can just make super banned Lavalval Chain? Not worth the effort, 4/10'
[Number 49: Fortune Tune
Rank: 3
Atk/Def: 400/900
2 Level 3 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. Neither player can target this card on the field with card effects. If this card would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can detach 1 material from this card instead. Once per turn, during your Standby Phase: Gain 500 LP. If this card is sent from the field to the GY: Target 2 Level 3 monsters in your GY; shuffle them both into the Deck, and if you do, return this card from your GY to the Extra Deck. You can only use this effect of "Number 49: Fortune Tune" once per turn.]
'A wall, but a paper wall. It can delay the opponent to give me time, but it can't do a thing to the opponent, and it can't stop banished or be tribute. Well, it still the best for my deck so far, 5/10'
'Wait! If I remember correctly then each Number monster grant it user a unique power, judging by this card name, perhaps it gonna give me a buff in luck!' Ryuji can't help but get excited when he think of it.
'Alright, if the remaining card doesn't reach my expectations then I will choose this card.'
[Number 68: Sanaphond the Sky Prison
Rank: 8
Atk/Def: 2100/2700
2 Level 8 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. Gains 100 ATK and DEF for each monster in the GYs. Once per turn: You can detach 1 material from this card; until the end of your opponent's next turn, this card cannot be destroyed by card effects, also neither player can Special Summon monsters from the GYs.]
'Hmm... This card is actually the strongest so far, decent stat and an effect that hard counter some deck like Darklord. Too bad I didn't use rank 8 for now, 7/10'
[Number 85: Crazy Box
Rank: 4
Atk/Def: 3000/300
2 Level 4 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. This card cannot attack. Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; roll a six-sided die and apply the result.
1: Halve your Life Points.
2: Draw 1 card.
3: Your opponent discards 1 card.
4: Negate the effects of 1 face-up card on the field until the end of this turn.
5: Destroy 1 card on the field.
6: Destroy this card.]
'This card isn't bad at all!' Ryuji eyes light up when he sees the card, this card has gamble effect and knowing Number monster, it'll definitely grants it user luck buff.
'As for the downside, Skill Drain is here to save the day. I can just build a floodgate deck and add this card as a first turn boss monster. After all, most Zexal era monster is strong because of their effect, not base stat. 5/10, 7/10 if I use floodgates deck.'
To be honest, the six cards just now didn't get much of Ryuji attention, at most he just interested in the lucky buff that he doesn't know if it's real or not. He doesn't even see a reason to summon any of those instead of just spam his Evolzar.
'The Number monster in this room is far worse than those overpowered Number appear in anime, is it because they're just real-life card but with anime resistance? Well, having something is still better than having nothing.'
Then, Ryuji set his eyes at the last card. 'Let's see if the protagonist luck is real or not.'
[Number 41: Bagooska the Terribly Tired Tapir
Rank: 4
Atk/Def: 2100/2000
2 Level 4 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle except with "Number" monsters. Once per turn, during your Standby Phase, detach 1 material from this card. If you cannot, destroy it. This Attack Position card cannot be destroyed by your opponent's card effects. Your opponent cannot target this Attack Position card with card effects. While this card is in face-up Defense Position, change all face-up monsters on the field to Defense Position, also negate the activated effects of monsters that were in Defense Position when that effect was activated.]
Ryuji hold his mouth as his breath getting rapidly, his brain stops working for a moment. 'The protagonist luck... Is real!!!'
After letting his brain rebooting, Ryuji now leaning against the glass, eyeing the card inside greedily. He hurriedly scans the display case on all side before finding a red button on the back of it.
He eagerly presses it and the glass wall start to open and slide down into the display case, leaving the card completely exposed to the not so innocent kid before it.
Ryuji can't keep his smile anymore; he's now grinning ear to ear. Without any hesitation, he reaches out and grab the card. 'Hmm? It doesn't struggle at all, is this monster that obedient? Then-'
*SNOREEEEEE*
'Huh? What the- Tch, my head!' The sudden snore rang out in the quiet room making Ryuji getting drowsiness, he now has an urge to use the floor as his bed.
Before his body completely shut down, he quickly using Light of Corruption power to let his conscious enter his soul.
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"Ugh... What happened here?" Ryuji watch speechless at the screen before him.
Bagooska was snore loudly in the middle of his soul realms while his Evolzars and Demise were laying around powerless. Demise still struggle while kneeling, he tries to stand up using his axe as the fulcrum. But the next snore from Bagooska make him fall over and lay there unconsciously.
Ryuji slap his own forehead while using his power to create a separate space inside his soul that stop the sound from escape. It doesn't harm his soul in anyway, it just like build a new room inside the house using his duel energy as material. Light of Corruption not only let him create a tunnel leading to the soul of other but also let him control his own soul.
Compare to a skill use to build a harem, it more like a random bullshit go skill with a bunch of extra effect that Ryuji only know when the God said so.
But it only limits to enhance and recover it if it's damage, the main purpose is to provide a place for his duel spirit or to seal them if needed. If he just let them stay inside the deck, then they can either be steal or the power they can give him during duel is greatly reducing. To a duel spirit like Demise, he can help Ryuji draw out his card whatever he needs, if he just stays inside the deck then it'll depend entirely on their connection.
Of course, this method can only use by a duelist with strong soul and thank to being a reincarnator and having Light of Corruption continuously enhance his soul, Ryuji soul is far stronger than 99% people in this world.
"Done! Luckily I never forget to train Light of Corruption power, thank you Tori and Tomoe for become my practice partner." After a few minutes, Ryuji was completely seal Bagooska inside another space, the monster doesn't have any problem, it just wants a place to sleep peacefully, Ryuji only need to feed it duel energy regularly for it to obediently let him use it in duel.
Ryuji glance at the monsters remain sleep on the floor and let out a helpless smile. "Bagooska truly deserve to be banned, I don't even use it in any duel yet and it already defeat all of my duel spirit."
It can only be said that Bagooska alone can solo all of Ryuji monster since it basically counters all of them, even Evolzars are useless against it since their can only negate activate effect, but Bagooska effect is continuous and doesn't start a chain.
After seeing he didn't any job left to do, Ryuji quickly using Light of Corruption once again to return his conscious to his real body. As for the sleeping spirits, just let them rest for a while.
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5 minutes after Ryuji let his conscious enter his soul:
"Alright, I better go out soon." Ryuji yawn as he stands up from the floor, even after sealing Bagooska he still feels a little dizzy, so he just lay on the floor to rest for a while.
He take out Mr.Heartlamd identity card and use it to open the door. Outside Mr.Heartland already waiting for him. "You come out quite fast; have you found the Number monster you satisfied with?"
Ryuji take out the Number card and wave it at Mr.Heartland. "Yep! Extremely satisfied!"
Mr.Heartland nod lightly. "Then, as Dr.Faker order, you will need to build a new deck with your Number monster as your ace. We will arrange a duel between you and another Number Hunter to test you."
Ryuji look at Mr.Heartland with surprised, not because of the arrangements test, he know that Dr.Faker won't easily give the position of a Number Hunter to a kid without a proper test, he surprised because he has to build a new deck.
"Can't I just use my current deck instead?" Ryuji didn't refuse the idea to build a new deck, he actually very welcome it, especially when the cards are free, he just merely curious.
Mr.Heartland understand Ryuji curious and explain. "It's because to protect your identity, although our organization control almost every corner of the city, there will always be some unexpected events happen that cause your identity to be exposed.
Of course, we have thing to hide our appearance, so the easiest way for it to happen is because someone accident see you using your Evolzar. Right now, although you just winning the Little Cup, it's still just a tournament for children, you aren't very famous among professional duelist circles. But as you grow older, your talent will naturally shine and catch a lot of attention.
And then if anyone see you during the mission, they will easily guess your identity. After all, you are the first and only person using Evolzar so far. It'll be easier to handle if you abandoned your current identity and choose to be all time Number Hunter, but you wouldn't accept, would you?"
Ryuji nod seriously at Mr.Heartland question. Indeed, with his personality, he will never choose to abandon his current peaceful life. "So, I will need to build a new deck right now?"
"Yes, you can use any card here to build your new deck, but the card you can take is maximum 60 cards, including extra deck." Mr.Heartland said as he gives Ryuji a tablet with the information of every card in the storage.
Ryuji take the tablet but not immediately select card to build a new deck. He turns to Mr.Heartland with a serious look. "I have one last question-"
"As long as the number of cards you take don't exceed 60, you can do whatever you want with them, it doesn't have to be put in your new deck. But using the card you already have to build a new deck is banned." Mr.Heartland answer before Ryuji can even ask.
Ryuji nod happily. "I have no more question!"
Mr.Heartland nod and walk away. "Then I will go prepare the duel for you first, take your time."
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Now that I am free from school, I will start to upload 3 chapters/week.
Tuesday-Thursday-Sunday + 1 bonus chapter every 10 power stones I received from you guys.
Btw, the password in the elevator is the birthday of Kaito and Hart.