12 Serpent Aftermath

2 months slowly went by and as much as Arthur tried to be positive but the deteriorating condition of his mother could already be seen, although much couldn't be seen from her body and there was no obvious issue there, the way she mistook letters while teaching him, were a constant reminder of this unfortunate event, security had been able to arrive and help Arthur who had been shaken deeply it, they even filed the matter and said it was work of the Dark Duelists, but Arthur wasn't satisfied with this answer, it was a way for them to just brush the event, but it was not like he expected much from them anyway.

He had the cards to fight back but he did not have the time or opportunity to even play them. The so called iron rule. Slowly his brain began thinking about darker and the simple thought of revenge constantly surfaced in his mind.

But he wanted to stay by his mother's side at all times as he ironed and firmly grasped the power he was seeking. He was proficient in information gathering and hacking from his previous life, after all when you spend your time in front of a screen and get curious about certain themes in the world you learn.

Although he researched at nighttime once he was sure his mother was sleeping, he tried to find everything about the Ogdoabyss but little to no information could be found.

Patience was of the essence and at the moment only 2 months had gone by and he still had time to help his mother and find that guy. Although the ever so incessant thought of rushing towards the night streets and finding the information by force. But it was too risky at the moment and how could a kid like his just go and duel people back and forth without an actual lead?

He had found 1 gang that was named after a serpent the Cobra's but their method of work and actions were limited to Laso City, although it doesn't rule them out, since they too had the habit to tattoo their arms with serpents, they were not out of the box but regarding the news he read, they had been in a constant war with a rival gang, the Bears and the new addition of a religious group to the city too was complicating things for them. So they should be focused on that and should have little to no time to spare for other matters.

As for his mother, she didn't tell him anything about the event that man so much resented, saying he wasn't ready for it yet.

What could he say though? It was true the lack of awareness had made them fall into this situation either way. And his mother probably was blaming herself for not dealing with the guy when she had the chance.

It's all just crashing down, weighing and constantly tightening his heart.

Self-blame followed by self-depreciation and anger helplessness to sadness, and the will to take a reckless course of action and Arthur knew what was coming next, disaster.

Those who take action before thinking or without planning will in the end make a mistake and will make the situation worse.

He had to think about his mother's safety and security, taking into account whatever would be happening in the future. Followed by a way to complete his dragonmaid deck. He needed to complete it.

He had gotten 1 card of the archetype for the dragonmaids. In essence, it's cool and would work if he used 20 cards, but he was currently lacking for a sure deck to assure his win. Once he has the cards in hand it's a sure win, but what if it doesn't happen?

Arthur was doubting himself and this very thing held him back, his confidence deemed by a large margin after all.

His connection with his deck began feeling stronger and he knew about it, even in the middle of his doubt he still treasures his cards, and although his internal struggles the cards were trying to reach out to him.

But Arthur saw the abnormality of things, his connection was growing faster than before. Previously each training session gave him a little spec of energy something he doesn't have the ability to perceive but he can conclude by the slowly growing orb that sometimes showed up to him. The orb was growing slowly but after years of training, the difference from the beginning was obvious.

Now though, in every training session, he could see the growth with the naked eye. This was thrilling though.

Arthur was watching television with his mother and he was absent minded, as his mother held him like a plushie. Something he could not escape ever since he was young.

After getting used to it he grew numb to these things. But while he was in his thoughts, his mother shook him and pointed at the tv. '' Hey look at that, Sable city is doing a tournament and the reward for 1st place is the card you keep talking about.''

Arthur was woken up by his mother focused on the tv. There he saw a press conference and the person the cameras are focusing on is a very well known character in both here and his previous life.

A refined man, with long silver hair that covers one of his eyes keeping people guessing about it, his playful expression indicating that he was ready to announce something really, and the very characteristic red flashy suit that just fit him perfectly.

'' Hello gentlemen, I am the president of Industrial Illusions Maximillion Pegasus, and a week ago my wife gave me a great idea at dinner. The new generation is the future of Duel monsters and we have been neglecting them, so she suggested how to make a big tournament what will be making a big tournament ladies and gentlemen? '' Maximillion paused after the question to flash the cameras a very fitting smile. '' A tournament with different rules and with a reward the entire world would want an Ultra Rare card. 1st place 2 UR cards with one being Pot of Greed, the 2nd place will be 1 UR card, and last the 3rd place will be an SR card. Even my blood is boiling at the thought of the duels to come. The tournament will be held in exactly 1 month in the many duel fields in Sable city and the Final stages of the tournament will be held in Sable Arena. ''

With those words said and without regard to the journalists, he walked out off the stage with a silver briefcase hand-cuffed to his hand.

The entirety of Origin Continent soon was ecstatic and a big wave came.

Many complained about the fact that this duel is for kids who are under 14 years. Others were already guessing who would be the winner from the many duels happening.

But everyone was sure they would be watching the duels since probably it would be broadcasted.

As for Arthur, he stared at the television for a while in thought while his mother held him tighter and tighter as the announcement was said.

''Arthur here is a worthy tournament you can participate in. Let us make you participate and show the world my son is the best.''

Arthur soon lifted his head to face his mother and she looked down toward him, she flashed a bright smile to him, but he could see the haziness in her eyes.

But nonetheless, he nodded. The rewards were great and the pot of greed was a must have card since it fit almost any deck.

Mira who saw him nod kissed him on the forehead and resumed watching tv.

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Ok, so guys? What will be the last name of our MC kinda weird not having the family name yet and I need it for the tournament so it is your choice. Don't go with names like. Vanilla Princess the 3rd or Big Magnus Enforcer.

Joking just throw them and ill chose the one either I like the most or the one with the most likes.

And Ik the scene of the Ogdoabyss is weird but well. and I felt like him just having the complete deck for Dragonmaid would be over kill, and just having 1 copy of each dragonmaid card was a lot. Then he will be needing to either draw from packs or with a event dunno, and he will get copies like this. Maybe its too forced but I feel like its the right course of action, and well I'm sitting for the next deck but what will it be for? ahahah Well.

Oh and what about 4 chapter every week? If we get more then 100 stones Ill drop 1 more chapter the following week and we work like this. What do you guys think?