Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh! novel Chapter 401

Chapter 401: Chapter 400: Hero Soul

Escuridao’s direct attack—Dark Diffusion!

Everyone saw that before the blow landed, Koyo had already lost consciousness and collapsed.

"Koyo!"

Midori tried to rush the stage, but was bounced back by the Orichalcos barrier.

"Looks like it’s over," Kaiba said.

Koyo had done his best. Reaching this point in his condition was already a miracle. But his opponent was never someone he could defeat...

At that moment, flames burst forth on his field, forming a humanoid figure that crossed its arms in front of him.

Elemental HERO Lady Heat!

[Elemental HERO Lady Heat, DEF 1000]

No one expected this twist. Escuridao’s finishing blow struck Lady Heat, who’d appeared out of nowhere!

"Oh? Still have defensive measures?" The Arbiter was surprised.

The reason Lady Heat appeared was clear—Koyo had activated a set card:

Trap Card – Intruder Alarm - Yellow Alert. When your opponent declares an attack, Special Summon a monster from your hand; your opponent must attack that monster. (Anime effect.)

Lady Heat had come out as a shield, blocking the attack.

But...

"Wasn’t he already unconscious?!"

Mokuba looked in disbelief at Koyo lying on the ground.

Could the monster have jumped out on its own to protect its master? That superstitious?

"No," Kaiba said.

Everyone noticed that Koyo’s right hand was on his Duel Disk, as if he’d pressed the trap activation button.

He had operated it himself.

"This guy..." Even the Arbiter frowned.

He quickly realized Koyo had passed out.

But even unconscious, his body refused to accept defeat, instinctively activating the trap to block the blow.

"Mr. Koyo..."

Jaden stared blankly at the collapsed Koyo, murmuring.

He remembered Koyo’s words before boarding the ship—a solemn pat on the shoulder, telling him to always keep his passion for dueling.

Back then, he thought it was obvious. Only now did he realize the weight behind those simple words.

Koyo was using all his will, his life, to demonstrate his belief to Jaden.

The path he insisted on as a proud duelist.

At that moment, Koyo’s finger twitched.

Slowly, he pushed himself up with both hands, gritting his teeth, and stood once again.

"Mr. Koyo..." Jaden was speechless.

"That’s enough, Koyo." Midori’s voice was choked. "You’ve already—"

But Koyo, face white as paper, grinned at her playfully.

Then he turned to the Arbiter. "Why stop? I still have Life Points left, and cards in my deck."

The Arbiter smiled.

"As you wish."

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