Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Roar of the Weak

Chapter 245 The Star-Rising Competition Begins!

Di Xing returned to his room but did not rest. Instead, he studied all the information he had about Que Yuxiang and made targeted adjustments to his deck. He believed that Xiangxiang on the other side was doing the same thing.

Studying and analyzing your opponent's deck before a battle is not only a duelist's skill but also a sign of respect for your opponent. Besides, you've acquired several new cards.

But just as Ruan Nuo said, he was too tired. As he adjusted his head, his eyes became too heavy to keep open, and he fell into a deep sleep as soon as he lay down on the table.

Then, Lei Xi and the six little ones materialized and carried Di Xing to the bed.

"Really, you like to act recklessly so much," Lei Xi said gently, stroking Di Xing's forehead.

......

The next day, Di Xing was woken up early by an excited Aria.

The Star-Up Tournament is divided into two groups, A and B. Each match consists of the first-place player from one group versus the second-place player from the other group. To prevent players from the same group from meeting before the finals, the two players from the same group are separated into groups A and B respectively.

Meanwhile, to accommodate the slightly weaker second-place team, the Round of 16 matches will be held in the same area as the second-place team, essentially giving them home-field advantage.

Di Xing's opponent was Que Yuxiang, which meant he needed to go to Zagu District. The competition organizers specially sent an armored vehicle with steel plates to pick him up. Looking at the armored vehicle and the two burly men in black clothes and sunglasses next to it, Di Xing couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Where were they taking him?

Fortunately, they didn't take Di Xing to some abandoned dock by the sea to silence him, but instead took him to the competition venue in the Miscellaneous Valley District.

How should I describe the competition venue in Zagu District?

In short, it has a primal beauty.

The arena was surrounded by endless wheat fields. Inside, it was a framework made of countless bamboo and short logs, covered with a straw net woven from wheat stalks. How did Di Xing know this? Because in one place, the straw netting had broken open, and someone was frantically repairing it.

Huh? Even the village supermarkets in Guizhou have better competition facilities than this, right? But it does fit the name of Zagu District quite well. To be honest, Di Xing quite likes this style.

The bodyguard whispered in his ear, "You'd better wear a helmet," which made him involuntarily swallow hard.

He walked nervously into the arena, where he saw Que Yuxiang, dressed in a beautiful white and green off-the-shoulder dress, waiting for him in the center of the ring.

Her long, golden-green hair was still bound with dark vines, but now she wore a crown of thorns on her small head, which momentarily captivated Di Xing.

Que Yuxiang's nose twitched. "Ah Xing's scent, you're here! Ah Xing, I've been waiting for you for so long!"

At that moment, the venue's public address system also began to broadcast.

"Listen! The rustling of the wind through the wheat fields is the prelude to the duel, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Grand Duel Arena of the Miscellaneous Valleys, hidden among the wheat fields! Today's defending champion is our beautiful and kind librarian, chief agricultural advisor, and the number one aromatherapist of the Miscellaneous Valleys, Miss Que Yuxiang."

Instantly, a thunderous cheer erupted in the stadium, countless ribbons and balloons soared into the air, and a giant tifo (a large banner or mosaic that can cover the stands) descended upon the south stand behind Que Yuxiang, depicting Que Yuxiang with transparent seraph wings growing from her back and wearing a seraph crown on her head.

Wow, is that [Fragrant Seraph Que Yuxiang]? It seems Que Yuxiang is quite popular here, and the stands are packed.

"And the challenger is..."

"Completely unknown" ↓ Di Xing felt as if he had been shot by an arrow.

"Unclear identity" ↓

"Ordinary appearance" ↓

Each of those three words felt like an arrow piercing Di Xing's heart. Seriously? Do I have to rhyme when I'm being sarcastic?

A deafening chorus of boos erupted from the stands; the pressure was immense! It seems the home advantage shouldn't be underestimated.

"But Di Xing, a hero who repeatedly put himself in danger to save the residents of the fourth floor."

Instantly, cheers erupted from the north stands behind Di Xing. Although the number was small, the residents of the scrap metal area had formed a card game fan expedition. Lacking a huge tifo, they raised their small flags and shouted enthusiastically.

"Go, our heroes!"

"Don't lose!"

As Di Xing's friends, Ai Xiao and the others, who were assigned to be closest to Di Xing, also shouted.

"You can't lose, you stinky Di Xing!"

"You stinky starfish, we can't lose!"

"Go, Di Xing!"

Amidst the cheers, residents of Zaya Ward in other stands also began to cheer.

The announcement came over the loudspeaker again: "And, the weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow, so please remember to take care of your food supplies. That's all for now, goodbye."

A deafening chorus of boos erupted from the stands, directed at the announcement.

"Honestly, I finally got a day to relax, what a spoilsport!"

"Green Bean, don't you dare leave? I'll rip your hood off after the game."

"How was it, Di Xing? Aren't the residents of our Zagu District very welcoming?" Que Yuxiang smiled, and Di Xing smiled back.

"Yes, a duel in this kind of atmosphere would definitely be a lot of fun."

"Yes, let's have a good, satisfying duel!"

"DUEL!"

Needless to say, Di Xing attacked later.

"My turn, I activate [Holy Grail A]".

"Hey Xiangxiang, are you bringing this card to target me?"

Using this card on Di Xing, the barrier number is fixed.

"Hehe, this is a duel!"

Unsurprisingly, the Holy Grail A was activated successfully, and Que Yuxiang drew two cards.

"Di Xing, now you're about to experience my scent attack. Enjoy!"

“First, there’s the fragrance from pruning the branches and leaves, so I activate the Continuous Spell Card [Aromatic Gardening],” Que Yuxiang accurately located the card she was looking for based on the floral scent. “Then there’s the scent of jasmine, so I Normal Summon [Aromatic Mage Jasmine].”

"Xiangxiang, are you using flower scents to start your duel?"

“That’s right. My parents are both botanists in the Miscellaneous Valley District. With their research contributions, they could have been promoted to higher levels long ago, but they chose to stay here for the people of the fourth level. I’ve worked with them in the wheat fields and gardens since I was little. I had a very keen sense of smell back then, and I could easily help my mother distinguish different kinds of flowers. My mother often praised me, so I love gardens the most.”

"Later, a tragic car accident occurred, and I lost my parents and my sight."

“My world plunged into darkness, and I lost everything, but my proud sense of smell remained. I could still smell the flowers in my garden, the rice paddies, and the aroma of family meals at my neighbor's house. All these pleasant smells would immediately remind me of the days I spent with my parents, those days that I could never return to. For me at the time, this was undoubtedly torture, so I changed my name to—Que Yuxiang.”