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Chapter 810: Riddlers Get Out of Egypt
"I was really foolish, truly." Hayato sat on the golden Throne, adopting a Ge You Slouch. "I only knew that nothing good would come of Ra II, that bastard, seeking me out, but how could I have not expected this guy to be waiting for me in this place?"
"Either call me Ozymandias, Ramesses II, or continue to call me Meriamun. What kind of title is Ra II?" Beside Hayato, Ozymandias said with a smile. "Furthermore, I didn't say anything before dueling you. That was just what you thought."
"Please, you just popped out after I fell unconscious, and as soon as you appeared, you said you wanted to duel me." Hayato pouted. "Anyone would think the current situation is related to you, and that if I duel and win against you, I can get out, alright?"
Hayato believed his idea was fine. After all, he didn't know what the situation was like for his outside world self. And after he fell unconscious, he suddenly arrived in This World and started dueling with Ozymandias just like that. No matter how he thought about it, he would feel that Ozymandias was the culprit who dragged him into This World.
Who would have thought that after he dueled him and determined the victory or defeat, this guy would suddenly say that he still couldn't leave this place and had to stay here for a while longer?
Is he messing with me?!
"Ultimately, it's still your fault for suddenly wanting to duel."
Hearing Hayato's words, Ozymandias spread his hand. "Isn't it common sense to duel when you're unsure about something? Even I occasionally have the urge to duel someone when the mood strikes and my hand is itching."
"Your urge to duel kicked in, didn't it? If something like this happens again next time, tell me in advance, you bastard. I still have important matters to attend to." Hayato sighed, leaning his head back against the throne's backrest. "I also don't know what the situation is like Outside World right now, and Seto, holding the Millennium Necklace, surely hasn't already dispelled the seal on the Millennium Stone Tablet, right?"
According to what Ozymandias said, This World seems like Hayato's own Mental World. As a past life and future life relationship, coupled with currently using the same body, Ozymandias could appear here and duel Hayato. The memory he showed Hayato before was also Ozymandias's doing.
A Mental World that is not the material world also meant that as long as Hayato and Ozymandias wanted to, they could freely transform This World into the appearance they desired. Although Hayato, who only wanted to return to the Outside World, had no interest in this aspect, Ozymandias was very enthusiastic about playing simulation building, turning the Mental World into the Royal Palace he lived in during that time.
"Regarding this aspect, you don't need to worry yet," "Although like you, I also don't know the situation Outside World, but what is certain is that the evil will beneath that tablet hasn't been released yet. It will still take at least some time."
Hayato nodded, paused for a moment, looked at Ozymandias and said, "So, what do you have to say?"
"Oh? You actually saw through it, my state." Ozymandias said carelessly. "The victor is king, the loser is bandit. You and I should both acknowledge this. Since I just now dueled you and determined the victory or defeat, then I have no further reason to stay in this era. It's also time to return to the era where I originally belonged, together with Nefertari."
"Mm, the situation where I suddenly started dueling with you like before, as far as I know, it shouldn't happen a second time."
Pausing, Ozymandias walked forward, his back to Hayato, and said, "Hayato Kobayashi, I asked you before, can you cross me as an obstruction and walk towards the future? The instant I saw you draw The Winged Dragon of Ra, I already obtained the answer."
"I originally thought you could use The Winged Dragon of Ra and obtain its acknowledgement. Perhaps it was because you are my reincarnation, merely under my protection, this one reason. However, I seem to have times when I misjudge. Compared to me, Ra seems to like you a bit more."
Hayato looked at Ozymandias, smiled and said, "One thing needs to be corrected, Ra is not a 'he', but a 'she'."
"Is that so? It doesn't matter, I don't care about that. Perhaps because of this, you can go further than I." Looking ahead, Ozymandias said in a deep voice, "Human and spirit, how should the two coexist? This conflict existed long before my birth."
"The kingdom that attempted to coexist equally with spirits was destroyed because of the planet's test; the kingdom that enslaved spirits encountered many calamities because of the increasing darkness. Even I couldn't find the correct path in the length of a lifetime."
Hayato understood what Ozymandias was referring to. The Atlanteans certainly increased their civilization's development level by using the power of spirits, but because simply coexisting equally with spirits didn't obtain power, the imbalance between material and mental level caused them to be destroyed in the Orichalcos trial.
And the era where Dark Yugi, also known as the Nameless Pharaoh, was, using the knowledge from the Millennium Spellbook, humans enslaved spirits as mere tools, whether for war or punishment. While obtaining power, this accumulation of darkness created a trial that was difficult to cross, forcing the Nameless Pharaoh to sacrifice himself to quell the calamity.
And Hayato also saw in the memory of Ozymandias he viewed before that as the Pharaoh after Dark Yugi, he learned the lesson from before, and unlike the era of Dark Yugi, he didn't control spirits with alchemy. Instead, he resolutely gave up this power.
Because of this decision, during the time Ozymandias was Pharaoh in his lifetime, he experienced several wars with other countries. However, all of them were resolved one by one with his Superman valor and leadership ability, obtaining victory. Pityfully, this peace was built upon Ozymandias's ability. When he finally passed away, peace disappeared once again.
Perhaps it was also because the path Ozymandias attempted was the same as Atlantis ruled by Dartz, that Dartz would visit Egypt again after Dark Yugi to inspect its rule.
"That's really unexpected. Didn't you say before that you weren't that idle? You're actually pondering the future a thousand years from now." Hayato smiled and got up from the throne. "Before, I wasn't talking about in this Memory World, but in the Real World, I defeated Dartz. At that time, I said something to him, which I can now pass on to you as well."
"As someone from the past, don't think about solving future matters alone. Just believe in the people of the future. The possibility of humans cannot be summarized by just one or two people."
Hearing Hayato's words, Ozymandias smiled. "Idiot, have you forgotten that I can also see your memory? Where did you say such words to that Dartz?"
"However, what you said still has some truth. I will continue to watch from the past to see what kind of future you can reach, Hayato Kobayashi."
Ozymandias's body transformed into light points and floated into the air, completely dispersing before Hayato's eyes, leaving only him alone in this empty Great Hall.
At the same time, Hayato heard a voice ring out: "Kuriboh~"
From his body, the same voice responded and rang out. Hayato pulled out a card, it was **Rainbow Kuriboh**. "What's wrong, Aibo?"
"Kuriboh? Kuriboh Kuriboh~" Hearing Hayato's words, **Rainbow Kuriboh** flew out from the card, tilted its head, looking a bit confused, and shook its head. "Kuriboh, Kuriboh!"
"You're not talking? Then where is this voice coming from?" Hayato looked around, a bit confused. As Ozymandias disappeared, the view around him didn't revert to the previous scene of chaos, still remaining within a Royal Palace. However, there were no other people besides Hayato.
"Kuriboh~"
Just as Hayato was searching for the source of the voice, another sound rang out. This time, Hayato also discovered that this "Kuriboh Kuriboh" cry was indeed not coming from **Rainbow Kuriboh**. Seems like it was coming from above him?
----Outside World----
"**Rainbow Kuriboh**, it's actually Royal Consort Nefertari's spirit." Seeing Nefertari disappear, leaving a **Rainbow Kuriboh** floating before Hayato, Joey Wheeler had a surprised expression.
They were naturally quite familiar with **Rainbow Kuriboh**, but they didn't expect its origin to be the spirit of Royal Consort Nefertari from three thousand years ago. Combined with the saying that Hayato is the reincarnation of Pharaoh Ramesses II, they couldn't help but exclaim that bond is truly a wonderful thing.
"However, even if that's the case, Hayato still hasn't woken up?" Shifting his line of sight from the **Rainbow Kuriboh** circling Hayato to the still unconscious Hayato, Tristan said, confused, "Could it be that it has no use?"
Yugi shook his head. "No, Royal Consort Nefertari's effort was very effective. The change in his body seems to have stopped. It hasn't continued to grow but has remained in this state."
The others saw that it was indeed so. Dark Yugi also quickly called the physicians to check Hayato carefully again. It was indeed as Yugi said, the change in his body seems to have stopped, and the power of the Millennium Necklace recovered stability and remained within Hayato's body.
The reason why Hayato still cannot wake up now is probably because there is a discrepancy between his mind and body. He likely won't be able to wake up until his mind adapts to his body's state. But that's just a matter of time. Hayato can basically be said to be out of danger.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's certainly good news that Hayato Kobayashi is not in danger, but next, we'll have to continue facing that problem, won't we?" After everyone left the temporary medical room and came outside, Malik spoke. "Seto stole the Millennium Necklace. Although I don't know the reason, he is very likely to complete that Millennium Stone Tablet and assemble all the Millennium Items."
"What will happen then?" Mana looked at Dark Yugi beside her and asked, puzzled.
"I don't know either, but it definitely won't be anything good." Dark Yugi frowned, pondering. "Bakura said before that he is actually a part of the evil will sealed beneath the tablet. Seal... Could it be that if he assembles all seven Millennium Items, Bakura can dispel the seal? Could that be his win condition in this dark game?"
Téa said, feeling a bit discouraged. "Bakura's true form released by the seven Millennium Items... But the problem is, we can't even deal with the monster Bakura randomly summoned when he assembled six Millennium Items. Even the name of The Other Yugi, on whom we placed great hope, was stolen by Seto."
"Don't worry, Téa , I believe we will definitely find a way when the time comes."
Honda glanced at Joey Wheeler , patting his shoulder. "They say, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated', but we have almost no information about the enemy, while the opponent knows almost everything about us. It's amazing you can still have so much confidence, Joey Wheeler ."
Hearing Tristan 's words, Isis couldn't help but show an expression of pondering and hesitation, which was immediately noticed by the sharp Yugi. "Miss Isis, is something wrong?"
Isis glanced at Yugi, thought for a moment, and said, "No, I just thought of someone. He might know a lot about our enemy, and perhaps he knows some important information."
Hearing Isis's words, Yugi also seemed to know who she was referring to, and nodded. "If it's That Person, there might really be a way."
"But the problem is, I don't think the opponent will be willing to help us." Isis sighed. "That's what I'm hesitating about, because it's hard to say if the opponent will take the opportunity to harm us."
Yugi thought for a moment, and smiled slightly. "Don't worry, Miss Isis, I think I might have a way to get the opponent to help us."
The two people's riddle-like conversation made Joey Wheeler , who was beside them, completely confused, listening in a daze. "What is it? What That Person, what way? Can't you speak a little more directly about who it is?"
"Exactly, riddlers get out of Egypt, alright." Malik also echoed. Yugi and Isis's communication was too unfriendly for someone with a not-so-high intelligence level like him.
Dark Yugi said to Joey Wheeler and Malik, "If I'm not mistaken, the person Aibo and Priest Isis are talking about should be Aknadin. If it's him, he can indeed bring us a lot of important information. Perhaps there's a way to defeat Bakura and frustrate his conspiracy."
Hearing Dark Yugi's words, Joey Wheeler and the others, who had no impression of Aknadin, didn't react much. But Malik, who already knew that the Great Dark Priest was Aknadin, became a bit angry. "That old immortal? What a joke, you're going to use his power!?"
"Have you forgotten what that guy did? He killed so many people! Aren't you afraid he'll scheme against you and harm you again?"
Hearing Malik's words, Dark Yugi said in a deep voice, "But, this is the sole way. If we can't stop Bakura, perhaps even more people will sacrifice themselves."
"Like you, I am also angry at Aknadin's actions, Malik, but if it's for the sake of protecting the country and protecting others, even Aknadin's power will be included in my considerations. This is all the resolve I have as Pharaoh."
Pausing, Dark Yugi turned his head to look at Yugi. "Aibo, I believe you can find a way to get Aknadin's cooperation."
"Take us to Aknadin."
"I was really foolish, truly." Hayato sat on the golden Throne, adopting a Ge You Slouch. "I only knew that nothing good would come of Ra II, that bastard, seeking me out, but how could I have not expected this guy to be waiting for me in this place?"
"Either call me Ozymandias, Ramesses II, or continue to call me Meriamun. What kind of title is Ra II?" Beside Hayato, Ozymandias said with a smile. "Furthermore, I didn't say anything before dueling you. That was just what you thought."
"Please, you just popped out after I fell unconscious, and as soon as you appeared, you said you wanted to duel me." Hayato pouted. "Anyone would think the current situation is related to you, and that if I duel and win against you, I can get out, alright?"
Hayato believed his idea was fine. After all, he didn't know what the situation was like for his outside world self. And after he fell unconscious, he suddenly arrived in This World and started dueling with Ozymandias just like that. No matter how he thought about it, he would feel that Ozymandias was the culprit who dragged him into This World.
Who would have thought that after he dueled him and determined the victory or defeat, this guy would suddenly say that he still couldn't leave this place and had to stay here for a while longer?
Is he messing with me?!
"Ultimately, it's still your fault for suddenly wanting to duel."
Hearing Hayato's words, Ozymandias spread his hand. "Isn't it common sense to duel when you're unsure about something? Even I occasionally have the urge to duel someone when the mood strikes and my hand is itching."
"Your urge to duel kicked in, didn't it? If something like this happens again next time, tell me in advance, you bastard. I still have important matters to attend to." Hayato sighed, leaning his head back against the throne's backrest. "I also don't know what the situation is like Outside World right now, and Seto, holding the Millennium Necklace, surely hasn't already dispelled the seal on the Millennium Stone Tablet, right?"
According to what Ozymandias said, This World seems like Hayato's own Mental World. As a past life and future life relationship, coupled with currently using the same body, Ozymandias could appear here and duel Hayato. The memory he showed Hayato before was also Ozymandias's doing.
A Mental World that is not the material world also meant that as long as Hayato and Ozymandias wanted to, they could freely transform This World into the appearance they desired. Although Hayato, who only wanted to return to the Outside World, had no interest in this aspect, Ozymandias was very enthusiastic about playing simulation building, turning the Mental World into the Royal Palace he lived in during that time.
"Regarding this aspect, you don't need to worry yet," "Although like you, I also don't know the situation Outside World, but what is certain is that the evil will beneath that tablet hasn't been released yet. It will still take at least some time."
Hayato nodded, paused for a moment, looked at Ozymandias and said, "So, what do you have to say?"
"Oh? You actually saw through it, my state." Ozymandias said carelessly. "The victor is king, the loser is bandit. You and I should both acknowledge this. Since I just now dueled you and determined the victory or defeat, then I have no further reason to stay in this era. It's also time to return to the era where I originally belonged, together with Nefertari."
"Mm, the situation where I suddenly started dueling with you like before, as far as I know, it shouldn't happen a second time."
Pausing, Ozymandias walked forward, his back to Hayato, and said, "Hayato Kobayashi, I asked you before, can you cross me as an obstruction and walk towards the future? The instant I saw you draw The Winged Dragon of Ra, I already obtained the answer."
"I originally thought you could use The Winged Dragon of Ra and obtain its acknowledgement. Perhaps it was because you are my reincarnation, merely under my protection, this one reason. However, I seem to have times when I misjudge. Compared to me, Ra seems to like you a bit more."
Hayato looked at Ozymandias, smiled and said, "One thing needs to be corrected, Ra is not a 'he', but a 'she'."
"Is that so? It doesn't matter, I don't care about that. Perhaps because of this, you can go further than I." Looking ahead, Ozymandias said in a deep voice, "Human and spirit, how should the two coexist? This conflict existed long before my birth."
"The kingdom that attempted to coexist equally with spirits was destroyed because of the planet's test; the kingdom that enslaved spirits encountered many calamities because of the increasing darkness. Even I couldn't find the correct path in the length of a lifetime."
Hayato understood what Ozymandias was referring to. The Atlanteans certainly increased their civilization's development level by using the power of spirits, but because simply coexisting equally with spirits didn't obtain power, the imbalance between material and mental level caused them to be destroyed in the Orichalcos trial.
And the era where Dark Yugi, also known as the Nameless Pharaoh, was, using the knowledge from the Millennium Spellbook, humans enslaved spirits as mere tools, whether for war or punishment. While obtaining power, this accumulation of darkness created a trial that was difficult to cross, forcing the Nameless Pharaoh to sacrifice himself to quell the calamity.
And Hayato also saw in the memory of Ozymandias he viewed before that as the Pharaoh after Dark Yugi, he learned the lesson from before, and unlike the era of Dark Yugi, he didn't control spirits with alchemy. Instead, he resolutely gave up this power.
Because of this decision, during the time Ozymandias was Pharaoh in his lifetime, he experienced several wars with other countries. However, all of them were resolved one by one with his Superman valor and leadership ability, obtaining victory. Pityfully, this peace was built upon Ozymandias's ability. When he finally passed away, peace disappeared once again.
Perhaps it was also because the path Ozymandias attempted was the same as Atlantis ruled by Dartz, that Dartz would visit Egypt again after Dark Yugi to inspect its rule.
"That's really unexpected. Didn't you say before that you weren't that idle? You're actually pondering the future a thousand years from now." Hayato smiled and got up from the throne. "Before, I wasn't talking about in this Memory World, but in the Real World, I defeated Dartz. At that time, I said something to him, which I can now pass on to you as well."
"As someone from the past, don't think about solving future matters alone. Just believe in the people of the future. The possibility of humans cannot be summarized by just one or two people."
Hearing Hayato's words, Ozymandias smiled. "Idiot, have you forgotten that I can also see your memory? Where did you say such words to that Dartz?"
"However, what you said still has some truth. I will continue to watch from the past to see what kind of future you can reach, Hayato Kobayashi."
Ozymandias's body transformed into light points and floated into the air, completely dispersing before Hayato's eyes, leaving only him alone in this empty Great Hall.
At the same time, Hayato heard a voice ring out: "Kuriboh~"
From his body, the same voice responded and rang out. Hayato pulled out a card, it was **Rainbow Kuriboh**. "What's wrong, Aibo?"
"Kuriboh? Kuriboh Kuriboh~" Hearing Hayato's words, **Rainbow Kuriboh** flew out from the card, tilted its head, looking a bit confused, and shook its head. "Kuriboh, Kuriboh!"
"You're not talking? Then where is this voice coming from?" Hayato looked around, a bit confused. As Ozymandias disappeared, the view around him didn't revert to the previous scene of chaos, still remaining within a Royal Palace. However, there were no other people besides Hayato.
"Kuriboh~"
Just as Hayato was searching for the source of the voice, another sound rang out. This time, Hayato also discovered that this "Kuriboh Kuriboh" cry was indeed not coming from **Rainbow Kuriboh**. Seems like it was coming from above him?
----Outside World----
"**Rainbow Kuriboh**, it's actually Royal Consort Nefertari's spirit." Seeing Nefertari disappear, leaving a **Rainbow Kuriboh** floating before Hayato, Joey Wheeler had a surprised expression.
They were naturally quite familiar with **Rainbow Kuriboh**, but they didn't expect its origin to be the spirit of Royal Consort Nefertari from three thousand years ago. Combined with the saying that Hayato is the reincarnation of Pharaoh Ramesses II, they couldn't help but exclaim that bond is truly a wonderful thing.
"However, even if that's the case, Hayato still hasn't woken up?" Shifting his line of sight from the **Rainbow Kuriboh** circling Hayato to the still unconscious Hayato, Tristan said, confused, "Could it be that it has no use?"
Yugi shook his head. "No, Royal Consort Nefertari's effort was very effective. The change in his body seems to have stopped. It hasn't continued to grow but has remained in this state."
The others saw that it was indeed so. Dark Yugi also quickly called the physicians to check Hayato carefully again. It was indeed as Yugi said, the change in his body seems to have stopped, and the power of the Millennium Necklace recovered stability and remained within Hayato's body.
The reason why Hayato still cannot wake up now is probably because there is a discrepancy between his mind and body. He likely won't be able to wake up until his mind adapts to his body's state. But that's just a matter of time. Hayato can basically be said to be out of danger.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's certainly good news that Hayato Kobayashi is not in danger, but next, we'll have to continue facing that problem, won't we?" After everyone left the temporary medical room and came outside, Malik spoke. "Seto stole the Millennium Necklace. Although I don't know the reason, he is very likely to complete that Millennium Stone Tablet and assemble all the Millennium Items."
"What will happen then?" Mana looked at Dark Yugi beside her and asked, puzzled.
"I don't know either, but it definitely won't be anything good." Dark Yugi frowned, pondering. "Bakura said before that he is actually a part of the evil will sealed beneath the tablet. Seal... Could it be that if he assembles all seven Millennium Items, Bakura can dispel the seal? Could that be his win condition in this dark game?"
Téa said, feeling a bit discouraged. "Bakura's true form released by the seven Millennium Items... But the problem is, we can't even deal with the monster Bakura randomly summoned when he assembled six Millennium Items. Even the name of The Other Yugi, on whom we placed great hope, was stolen by Seto."
"Don't worry, Téa , I believe we will definitely find a way when the time comes."
Honda glanced at Joey Wheeler , patting his shoulder. "They say, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated', but we have almost no information about the enemy, while the opponent knows almost everything about us. It's amazing you can still have so much confidence, Joey Wheeler ."
Hearing Tristan 's words, Isis couldn't help but show an expression of pondering and hesitation, which was immediately noticed by the sharp Yugi. "Miss Isis, is something wrong?"
Isis glanced at Yugi, thought for a moment, and said, "No, I just thought of someone. He might know a lot about our enemy, and perhaps he knows some important information."
Hearing Isis's words, Yugi also seemed to know who she was referring to, and nodded. "If it's That Person, there might really be a way."
"But the problem is, I don't think the opponent will be willing to help us." Isis sighed. "That's what I'm hesitating about, because it's hard to say if the opponent will take the opportunity to harm us."
Yugi thought for a moment, and smiled slightly. "Don't worry, Miss Isis, I think I might have a way to get the opponent to help us."
The two people's riddle-like conversation made Joey Wheeler , who was beside them, completely confused, listening in a daze. "What is it? What That Person, what way? Can't you speak a little more directly about who it is?"
"Exactly, riddlers get out of Egypt, alright." Malik also echoed. Yugi and Isis's communication was too unfriendly for someone with a not-so-high intelligence level like him.
Dark Yugi said to Joey Wheeler and Malik, "If I'm not mistaken, the person Aibo and Priest Isis are talking about should be Aknadin. If it's him, he can indeed bring us a lot of important information. Perhaps there's a way to defeat Bakura and frustrate his conspiracy."
Hearing Dark Yugi's words, Joey Wheeler and the others, who had no impression of Aknadin, didn't react much. But Malik, who already knew that the Great Dark Priest was Aknadin, became a bit angry. "That old immortal? What a joke, you're going to use his power!?"
"Have you forgotten what that guy did? He killed so many people! Aren't you afraid he'll scheme against you and harm you again?"
Hearing Malik's words, Dark Yugi said in a deep voice, "But, this is the sole way. If we can't stop Bakura, perhaps even more people will sacrifice themselves."
"Like you, I am also angry at Aknadin's actions, Malik, but if it's for the sake of protecting the country and protecting others, even Aknadin's power will be included in my considerations. This is all the resolve I have as Pharaoh."
Pausing, Dark Yugi turned his head to look at Yugi. "Aibo, I believe you can find a way to get Aknadin's cooperation."
"Take us to Aknadin."
