Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh! novel Chapter 432

Chapter 432: Chapter 432: The Battle That Wagers the World

Kuriboh!

This tiny monster leaps onto the field at the critical moment. Its small form swells instantly, becoming a massive, unbreakable shield that blocks all the vines unleashed by Yubel.

"Nice!" Mokuba can’t help but cheer. "Even Yubel’s attacks were completely blocked! Kira’s dueling really leaves no gaps. No wonder even my brother—"

He stops as soon as the words leave his mouth, suddenly realizing something’s off. He quickly glances at Kaiba, who, just a moment ago, had a hint of approval on his face. But now, hearing Mokuba’s words, Kaiba’s smile instantly vanishes and his expression turns stern.

"So Yubel’s attack was stopped too," the Arbiter says coldly. "The battle phase is over. But if you think you’ve made it through just because of that, you’re being far too optimistic."

He reveals another card from his hand.

"I activate the Spell Card—Raigeki!"

Mokuba is shocked: "Raigeki? That card is banned in tournaments!"

Raigeki is one of the few cards, like Chaos Emperor Dragon, that’s explicitly stated as forbidden in the anime. But Raigeki’s ban was from the DM era, and back then, cards that could deal direct effect damage without cost were also banned. The anime did have forbidden cards, but the banned/restricted list was always a bit different from real life.

Now, cards that deal effect damage have been proven to be just average in practice, so by the GX era they’re unbanned. But a board-nuke like Raigeki? Of course, it’s still forbidden.

Technically, using a forbidden card should get you disqualified. The Arbiter should have lost by now in this Duelist Kingdom.

But everyone knows by now: this isn’t about winning or losing a tournament. This duel is for the fate of the world itself. Betting your life means there are no bans or limits.

Heavy, leaden clouds gather overhead, like the anger of the gods brewing. Lightning crackles, thunder roars, countless electric serpents dance in the sky, weaving a dense net.

A bolt of lightning splits the sky, like a whip of divine wrath, crashing down with destructive force. Blinding light fills the world, lightning following after, tearing through the air like a sword.

Raigeki destroys all monsters on the opponent’s field. Simple and brutal, yet containing absolute power, it sweeps the field in an instant. Both the Black Luster Soldier and Ryu Senshi are obliterated in the flash.

"Hey! Using a forbidden card? That’s dirty!" Mokuba yells. "You’re disqualified!"

The Arbiter remains unfazed, indifferent. Clearly, the idea of winning a tournament never mattered to him. After all, to a demon god out to destroy the world, reputation is meaningless. In a Shadow Duel, the only rule is the duel itself.

"No matter," Kira says calmly. "This duel is for the fate of the world. It’s only natural that both sides use every means possible."

"Oh? You can stay so calm... Does that mean you still think you can win, even like this?"

Kira neither confirms nor denies.

The Arbiter muses for a moment.

"You know, we don’t actually have to fight," he says, squinting at Kira. "I still don’t know what you really are, but I doubt the human world has much to do with you, does it?"

Kira: "..."

The sneaky snake is probably thinking: with this guy’s scheming, he’s no ordinary Duelist, probably some evil spirit or dark being possessing this boy. Maybe they don’t have to be enemies—maybe there’s even a chance to recruit him.

But Kira is at a loss.

Wait, did you just kick me out of humanity with a few words?

That’s slander!

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