When You Chen returned home, he was completely unable to calm down.
It was obvious that this world contained far more secrets than he had originally imagined.
"Even the Millennium Scepter exists… It seems that there are many more things related to the dimensional world hidden within that so-called secret realm."
You Chen pondered for a long time.
At this moment, the True Silent Magician quietly appeared beside him.
He seemed to have sensed the confusion and unease in You Chen's heart.
The True Silent Magician spoke in a soft, calm voice:
"The secret realm is extremely dangerous. I suggest that Master prepares a sufficiently powerful Deck before seriously considering entering it."
"As for information regarding the Millennium Artifacts, I do not possess much knowledge."
You Chen nodded.
"You're right."
"We'll talk about it later."
"But you appearing to help me sort out my thoughts is really impressive."
The True Silent Magician said nothing, only raising his hand and pointing toward You Chen's mobile phone.
You Chen immediately understood.
Good grief—so that's what you want.
You just want to play cards on my phone?!
Give me back my emotional comfort!
With no other choice, You Chen unlocked his phone and opened the mobile card game.
Today, the True Silent Magician would be the one playing.
"By the way," You Chen suddenly realized something and asked in confusion,
"Since card spirits can't fully materialize, how are you even able to operate my phone?"
The True Silent Magician paused slightly, then replied in a puzzled tone:
"Who said that card spirits cannot materialize?"
"…That's possible?"
You Chen's eyes lit up, his voice rising with excitement.
Card spirits can materialize?!
That would be amazing!
"It is possible," the True Silent Magician answered calmly,
"but it requires reaching a certain level of bond."
"At present, the bond between us is clearly insufficient."
"However, even without full materialization, I am still able to manipulate electronic interfaces."
"So whether I materialize or not does not affect gameplay."
"Therefore, materialization does not increase combat strength and has little practical use."
The True Silent Magician explained carefully.
"Little use?"
"What kind of joke is that?"
You Chen immediately rejected this statement.
This was a conditioned reflex from the depths of his soul.
"What? Then give me an example."
The True Silent Magician tilted his head slightly, blinking in genuine confusion.
He truly couldn't think of any difference.
"For example…"
"For example…"
"For example…"
You Chen opened his mouth, but the words stuck in his throat.
The True Silent Magician lived up to his name.
Truly silent.
It wasn't that You Chen couldn't think of the differences.
It was that he understood them too well.
And those differences absolutely could not be spoken out loud.
Those who understand, understand.
You Chen smacked his lips, looked away, and coughed awkwardly.
Does he not know the difference?
No—he knows.
He knows far too clearly.
But he simply couldn't say it.
So he decisively changed the topic and entered the Needle Worm chat group.
It was time to reap the rewards.
Warm Insect:
"Happy! So happy! Today we defeated the Insect Queen! Although she didn't appear personally, the opponent was definitely an Insect Queen Deck!"
"Love it, love it! I feel like I met a big daddy who helped me fly and finally fulfill my long-cherished wish!"
These card spirits had no idea who was actually using them, unless they were bound as exclusive spirits.
However, they could receive duel information involving them every day.
That alone was enough.
More importantly, their long-cherished wish had finally been fulfilled.
Needle Worm:
"Hahaha! The Insect Queen looked down on us and expelled us from the forest! This time someone finally helped us vent our anger!"
"Nothing more to say—absolute big daddy!"
"I don't know who it is, but if we find him, we'll definitely follow him! Such a great favor—if I can't repay it, I'll just offer my body!"
Warm Insect:
"Agreed! Offer my body!"
You Chen felt increasingly uncomfortable reading this.
At first, it was normal enough.
But how did this conversation suddenly become like this?
Did they even understand what they were saying?
It was probably better if this "big daddy" was never discovered.
Leader Zaloog:
"Hey, count me in. Before the dimensional calamity arrives, it's necessary to find a big daddy to pledge loyalty to and survive."
You Chen's face twisted into the expression of an elderly man riding the subway.
Forget it.
None of this had anything to do with him.
Especially when he imagined Don Zaloog, covered in muscles, holding a revolver, with a one-eyed gangster face—
A chill ran down his spine.
They absolutely must not find him.
Sure enough, underworld-style decks were truly terrifying.
Resonance Insect:
"Warm Insect, Needle Worm—you two are blessed. The Insect Queen has arrived."
At this moment—
You Chen discovered that the group interface had unlocked a new visual function.
This was likely a feature unlocked after fulfilling their long-cherished wish.
The screen transformed into a vast forest, like an endless sea of towering trees.
From within the forest, a spider-like creature with a swollen crimson abdomen crawled out.
Its long legs were covered in sharp barbs, clicking rapidly as it moved.
A humanoid insect with raised antennae slowly lifted her head.
Her face was cold and fierce, like an evil queen from a Western fairy tale.
Her chest was full and imposing, and behind her, crimson wings beat slowly.
Countless insects surrounded her.
Warm Insect and Needle Worm trembled slightly.
This presence was far too oppressive.
They didn't know how to respond.
"Hmph."
"You only won the duel due to luck."
"Next time, you will not be so fortunate."
"But this queen acknowledges your identity as insects."
"For now, I permit you to return to the World of the Sea of Trees."
As these words fell,
the eyes of Warm Insect and Needle Worm changed from fear to overwhelming joy.
Home.
They were finally going home.
The forest they had longed for.
The place where they truly belonged.
"There is still one more question."
"Who was the one who manipulated you to defeat me?"
The Insect Queen was clearly displeased.
She had been able to appear during the duel, but even her appearance could not reverse the outcome.
Warm Insect and Needle Worm didn't know the answer.
And even if they did, they wouldn't dare say it.
One was their Queen.
The other was the big daddy.
They weren't stupid.
"Hmph. Very well."
"When I find him, I will not let this person off easily."
The Insect Queen narrowed her eyes, turned away, and gradually disappeared along with her insect legion.
In the chat group, Warm Insect and Needle Worm exited the group.
Only then did You Chen realize—
They had fulfilled their long-cherished wish and left?
So their short side-story had come to an end, at least for now.
Whether they would meet again in the future remained unknown.
But that wasn't the most important thing.
At that moment, a reward gift interface popped up in front of him.
Without hesitation, You Chen opened it.
[Please select one of the following gift packs: Insects / Red Pits / Card Milling]
There was no need to think.
You Chen decisively chose Red Pits!
"Ding! Congratulations on obtaining [Magic Cylinder]!"
"Ding! Congratulations on obtaining three copies of [Gravekeeper's Trap Hole]!"
"Ding! Congratulations on obtaining three copies of [Self-Destruct Button]!"
"…!"
There were nearly twenty cards in total.
This was an enormous profit.
Many of these were Red Pit cards You Chen had long wanted.
"Good grief!"
"With 8000 LP, I can now crush you—"