Chapter 60: Yami Marik's Madness
Dartz specifically gifting the "Seal of Orichalcos" to Yousei was undoubtedly a trap.
Suddenly, a prompt popped up.
[Special Prompt: Consume 1 original "Seal of Orichalcos" and 500 Card Dust to anomalously upgrade "Seal of Orichalcos"?]
Yu Miao looked at this special prompt and fell into brief contemplation.
Card Dust could evolve the real-life card's "Seal of Orichalcos" into its original anime effect, but it required 2000 points of Card Dust fragments.
This special prompt only required adding the original anime version of the Seal of Orichalcos, and the Card Dust needed was only 500 points.
And what on earth is "anomalous upgrade"?
Yu Miao chose to upgrade!
This "Seal of Orichalcos" left by Dartz was a hot potato; it was better to use it up now.
[Special Prompt: - Card Dust500, - Seal of Orichalcos (Original Anime Version)1]
[Special Prompt: Congratulations, "Seal of Orichalcos" anomalously upgraded successfully. Please check on your own...]
Yu Miao diverted his attention to check the warehouse. That utterly mediocre real-life card, Seal of Orichalcos, had been completely renewed.
Seal of Orichalcos
All monsters gain 500 ATK; front and back rows share monster zones; cannot attack the back row if there is a monster in the front; this card cannot be destroyed.
The effect of "Seal of Orichalcos" was identical to that of the original anime version.
As everyone knows, the Seal of Orichalcos is so green it's blinding, but the one in Yu Miao's hand is blue.
A blue magic circle?
An alternate-art version of the Seal of Orichalcos?
In Yu-Gi-Oh!, different cards can have different alternate-art versions.
Reference Black Magician and Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Yu Miao felt this Seal of Orichalcos belonged to him personally; Dartz couldn't control it at all.
There's another thing: Yu Miao used to like collecting various cards, including OCG fake cards.
Besides the Martyr series, he also collected many Orichalcos series fake cards.
Among them was one called "Orichalcos Deuteros" that was ridiculously powerful. If you used this card to duel with friends,
Yu Miao guaranteed you'd have no friends left, and you'd also eat your opponent's fist.
The card art of that "Orichalcos Deuteros" was composed of several Orichalcos magic circles, one of which was blue.
Could it be possible...
At this moment.
Yami Marik appeared behind Yu Miao and asked, "Yu Miao, you're still loyal to me, right?"
Heh heh heh, if Yu Miao's answer dissatisfied him, Yami Marik would not hesitate to use the Millennium Rod for a sneak attack.
"Of course, Leader Marik." Yu Miao answered with his hand over his heart (his conscience). His promotion quest wasn't complete yet; with Odion gone, he would soon rise in rank.
Yami Marik continued probing: "Haha, in that case, let me take a look at that Seal of Orichalcos."
Yu Miao handed over the now-worthless Seal of Orichalcos.
The card art of the drained original "Seal of Orichalcos" had turned completely gray and dull.
Satisfied, Yami Marik took it, attempting to glean the secrets of Dartz's power from this card.
However, Yami Marik couldn't discern anything...
The next second, this six-year-old mentally (immature person) made a shocking move.
He brutally tore this grayed "Seal of Orichalcos" to shreds.
"Wuhahahaha"
"Yu Miao, you don't mind, do you?"
Yami Marik's expression was exaggerated and theatrical, like an out-of-control lunatic.
The Seal of Orichalcos was Dartz's thing; how could he allow his subordinate to possess such insane power?
Yu Miao's expression remained calm, not angry about the Seal being torn.
Because the grayed Seal was a useless card.
Observing Yu Miao's expression and finding he truly didn't care about this Seal, Yami Marik's trust in Yu Miao slowly increased.
The light and dark personas were completely different people; dealing with Yami Marik was definitely more dangerous than before.
Night.
Yu Miao followed Yami Marik, quietly leaving the abandoned stadium.
Outside, Yami Marik stopped and looked up at the dark night sky.
"Yu Miao, I think you've seen the change in me, right?" A triumphant smile appeared on Yami Marik's face. "You better not betray me, otherwise, hehehe."
A sudden gust of wind swept through, rolling up dry branches and leaves, rustling eerily at their feet, sending shivers down one's spine.
Yu Miao looked at Yami Marik, who was waiting for his response.
"Leader Marik, I am absolutely loyal to you." Yu Miao's mouth was full of lies.
"That's best. As long as you remain loyal, I might bestow one of the two God Cards in my possession upon you." Yami Marik began drawing a big, enticing picture.
Yu Miao pretended to be very surprised, saying, "Really? Leader Marik, you're so amazing. I'll work hard."
In reality, Yu Miao didn't believe a single punctuation mark from Dark Marik.
This six-year-old was full of malice; believe he'd give a God Card to him?
Might as well believe Yugi would stop playing heavy trap decks.
While Yu Miao was relaxed, Yami Marik, disregarding martial ethics (sneakily), used the Millennium Rod from behind. He might have some trust in Yu Miao, but it wasn't as reassuring as the Millennium Rod in his hand.
Directly brainwashing Yu Miao would eliminate any worries about loyalty.
The light persona was hesitant and foolish; Yami Marik wouldn't make that mistake.
Ding~
The Millennium Rod emitted a golden glow, Dark Energy invading Yu Miao from behind.
The star-shaped birthmark on the back of Yu Miao's neck grew hot, and equally sinister Dark Energy began to counterattack...
Simultaneously, Dark Magician Girl and Silent Magician appeared, flanking Yu Miao on either side to protect him.
Bull Blader, meanwhile, sneakily held his longsword, crouching behind Yami Marik, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Yami Marik's expression turned ugly; the Millennium Rod's control and brainwashing had failed.
Yu Miao turned around, looking at Yami Marik with an innocent expression, asking:
"What's wrong?"
"Just now it felt a bit cold; is there a cold front coming tonight?"
Seeing Yu Miao feigning ignorance, Yami Marik could only go along with it, saying:
"Hmph hahaha, yeah, I also suddenly felt a bit cold."
"Let's go back, Yu Miao. You really are my best subordinate."
Yami Marik wore a smiling face, but inside he felt as disgusted as if he'd eaten shit.
Returning to the hideout, Yu Miao told Panther Lady about tonight's events.
He instructed her not to concern herself with Ghouls matters for a while and not to interact with Yami Marik.
Yami Marik was a madman; this was evident from the Noah Arc.
In the Noah Arc, Yami Marik couldn't understand the high-tech instruments and, in anger, destroyed them all...
Panther Lady indicated she didn't care; whether it was the light or dark persona, Marik wouldn't value her much.
She did have something to inform Yu Miao about:
"While you were gone tonight, a thief broke into the shop."
"I punched that guy a few times, but unfortunately, he got away."
With the reward pool cards being so rare, it was normal for thieves to target the shop; Yu Miao didn't pay it much mind.
He gave a few simple instructions and returned to his room to tally the gains from tonight.
Meanwhile.
In an alley outside the arcade.
Two men, dressed furtively, moved with extreme stealth.
One of the men pulled off his black mask, shouting: "Ouch ouch ouch, that muscular woman is really insane."
(End of Chapter)
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