The two-day preliminary round has ended, and the KC Cup is finally about to officially begin.
As one of the participants, Youyu also has to set off for Kaiba Land to compete.
The opening of Kaiba Land has been a headline event and hot topic recently. Not only those in the Duel World related to Kaiba Company, but various leaders from different fields are also paying attention to developments here.
As Duel Monsters become increasingly popular worldwide, the attention Kaiba Group receives is also growing. Many people are very concerned whether Kaiba Company can use the KC Cup and the opening of Kaiba Land to pull itself out of its current slump and return to or even surpass its peak state.
Such a grand event—it is necessary for Youyu, the Duel King, to make an appearance and show support for President Kaiba, even if he doesn't participate in the duel.
However, the day before departure, while at the store, Chinai brought up the subject.
"Are you going to Kaiba Land for the opening ceremony tomorrow?" Chinai suddenly asked.
Youyu, who was browsing forums and reading web novels, froze for a moment and nodded, "Yeah, why?"
Chinai turned her head slightly, hesitated for a moment, and softly said, "Youyu, can I go with you?"
Youyu hesitated, but before he could speak, Chinai continued gently, "You can do whatever you need to do. You don't need to mind me. I'll be obedient..."
Youyu: "..."
Since she put it that way, it didn't seem appropriate to reject her.
Moreover, he felt that Chinai would indeed be obedient and wouldn't cause him any trouble.
Kaiba Land is essentially an amusement park, so bringing her along shouldn't be much of a problem... right?
Given President Kaiba's generosity, he probably wouldn't mind such minor details.
"Alright then," Youyu nodded, "let's go together."
Chinai's eyes brightened, as if she instantly became more lively.
The bookstore owner in the back clutched a book, watching from a distance, and couldn't help but nod and smile approvingly.
...
Kaiba Land, in many ways, is similar to the globally popular Disneyland from the previous era.
By the time of the GX era, Kaiba Land had also become a globally recognized iconic entertainment facility, with branches in major regions worldwide. It symbolized the further advancement of Kaiba Group.
And at this moment, Youyu led Chinai to the opening scene of this international amusement park.
Entering Kaiba Land, straightforwardly speaking, it feels like stepping from a world constructed of concrete and steel into a world of fantasies.
Even before approaching the gates, the entire area was already filled with a joyful atmosphere. The shops along the street, the billboards on the buildings, and the classic Duel Monsters designs...
It's evident that Kaiba invested a lot into building this park, which carries the dreams of his early life.
They got out of the car at the entrance of Kaiba Land. They validated their tickets at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon styled ticket booth, passed through the large gate shaped like the mouth of a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and faced a plaza filled with Blue-Eyes White Dragon sculptures. Ahead was a spherical Blue-Eyes White Dragon-themed pavilion...
"..."
The entire park's design revolves around an absolute theme—the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Looking at the structures scattered around, Youyu deeply felt that each and every building in this park, whether standing or lying down...
...was Kaiba silently flaunting his waifu.
Unlike Disneyland.
While there are many Mickey Mouse figures in Disneyland, Mickey Mouse isn't owned exclusively by Disney's head, unlike the uniquely owned "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" with "only three in the world."
As the sole owner of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Kaiba's design and planning indeed carry a certain swagger...
Youyu even thought that the large "Kaiba Land" sign outside might be the last remnant of the CEO's childhood dream. Otherwise, the place should be called "White Dragon Land."
Blue-Eyes White Dragon: Rawr~~ (a proud vice dragon's roar)
Youyu felt that ordinary people might find it hard to imagine how obsessed Kaiba is with the idea that the "Blue-Eyes White Dragon belongs solely to him."
With time to spare before the opening, Youyu idly took Chinai on a leisurely stroll through the park, exploring the facilities.
It's clear that Kaiba Land's hardware is quite well-equipped, with almost nothing to criticize about its overall construction. At the very least, Youyu found it quite comfortable exploring for half the day.
As for Chinai...
...she might not have noticed much along the way.
The whole time, she almost seemed to be staring at the back of Youyu's head, while marveling to herself—
—how can someone's nape be so attractive!
It's truly peculiar.
Speaking of which... could this be considered a date?
With that thought, she couldn't help but feel more dazed.
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
That was the sound of a racing heart.
When Youyu stopped, she nearly bumped into his back.
At this moment, Youyu stopped at the edge of a plaza and unexpectedly saw several statues of Masked Heroes.
These were the three heroes he used the most—Masked Hero Koga, Masked Hero Anki, and Masked Hero Dian.
Unexpectedly, President Kaiba left a spot for his Masked Heroes in this "pure" White Dragon-themed park.
Moreover, as Youyu looked further, he found this entire area seems to be related to heroes.
There were also Elemental Hero Monsters he had used before, like Flame Wingman, Great Tornado, Gaia, Shining Flare Wingman, etc., each with its own statue and merchandise.
Even "Elemental Hero Sparkman" had posters and dolls!
Honestly, this was unexpected for Youyu. Did some detail make the president think this monster was one of Youyu's trump cards?
Nearby screens replayed the highlights of the heroes and Youyu commanding them. From the background, it appeared to be from various periods, showcasing Youyu beautifully executing the final blow with his powerful heroes.
"No matter how many times I see it, heroes are always the coolest~"
Youyu turned towards the voice and surprisingly found a big shot in a unicorn suit beside him...
...oh, it was Yuki Judai.
Following silently behind him was Fudo Yusei, dressed as a rabbit.
Though the number of players qualifying for the KC Grand Prix wasn't huge, there were still quite a few players who secured admission tickets for the park.
Having gone through so much effort to acquire these suits, there was no reason not to wear them. So on the opening day of Kaiba Land, the park was filled with a bunch of bizarrely clad eccentrics.
Thus, these two gods mingled among the sand sculptures wearing their comical costumes.
To mention, nobody noticed anything amiss.
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