My Stubborn Soul Card Follower

The task given to Shen Sui by Zhang Fang is not simple at all.

Kotov Almensa, a renowned and powerful Life Card Master in America, once created an astonishing record by winning the national championship within a week, slaying top-ranking ninth-tier Life Card Masters with his seventh-tier stance. Back in those days, he was a record-breaker.

Although this record has now been surpassed by Theis Malfoy and Kotov has long since retired, anyone capable of achieving such feats is definitely extraordinary.

Kotov was never a ninth-tier Life Card Master; he remained a seventh-tier Life Card Master until his sudden retirement, as if one day he just understood and decided not to participate in competitions anymore.

The national champion of America.

Despite the fact that the dueling environment now is entirely different from back then, anyone who can clinch the national championship is absolutely not a mere Life Card Master.

"You actually want a fifth-tier Life Card Master to challenge the national champion of America." Shen Sui said, "You really have confidence in me."

Zhang Fang could only smile wryly.

The Exploration Bureau was busy through the night, and only managed to catch some loose ends from those henchmen of the All-Knowing, through which they identified some Life Card Masters carrying the Summon Secret Peeping Person Life Card.

Zhang Fang knew that this was definitely not all of them.

It was unclear whether to confuse or for some other purpose, but the Ouyang Family had invited many international friends to participate in the tournament this time, which added an international dimension to the event.

Due to well-known reasons, once such an attribute is added, things become extremely troublesome.

This is probably one of Ouyang Xiangnan's objectives.

The Exploration Bureau's interrogation and investigation revealed a clear list of six, and Kotov appeared to be one of the weaker ones among them, yet they were all Life Card Masters who had set national records in America.

The All-Knowing is indeed deservedly the world's largest information exchange site for Life Card Masters, showing quite a strong presence.

Zhang Fang also knew that presenting Shen Sui with a challenge against Kotov without any prior knowledge about him could result in losing key cards if they failed, so he thoughtfully provided Shen Sui with intelligence on Kotov.

"If you lose," Zhang Fang paused, "And lose vital cards, as compensation...."

"I wouldn't need cards from your repository then." Shen Sui slyly chuckled, "How about giving me some card exemption privileges?"

"Get lost!" Zhang Fang's reply was very straightforward.

Even though Shen Sui had a good relationship with the Exploration Bureau and was needed as a Life Card Master from World No. 1, Zhang Fang would never abuse his position for personal gains, especially when knowing some of Shen Sui's cards could disrupt the dueling environment, allowing these cards to continue being used in professional competitions.

If it weren't for the [Star Magic Array] being banned and still in the ban cooling period, this month's list would probably include new forbidden cards.

This is Zhang Fang's bottom line and he absolutely would not compromise.

Shen Sui wasn't surprised or upset either; maintaining game balance is what can extend the game's lifespan.

If a deck could dominate the pie chart for an entire year, now that would be absurd.

"Don't worry." Shen Sui said while flipping through Kotov's data on his phone, "Since these are all duels in an activity, having signed a gambling card agreement, one must be willing to lose and cannot blame you."

"I only hope this duel will be more interesting." Shen Sui said.

Zhang Fang breathed a sigh of relief and hung up the phone.

He really didn't expect that the All-Knowing would place such a heavy bet, hiring Life Card Masters carrying known Summon Cards, and those were all world-class Life Card Masters.

Things like amateur Duel King and European rookie champion.

Therefore, Zhang Fang wasn't wrong; Kotov was indeed one of the weaker ones among them. After Zhang Fang sent out all the Life Card Masters with some strength, Shen Sui was the only one available to step up.

At least from Shen Sui's previous duels, it seemed he could manage against Kotov.

And those ninth-tier Life Card Masters will have tougher opponents waiting for them.

Even You Wenqi's opponent was one he faced in the world championship finals before. Back then, You Wenqi lost to him, becoming the runner-up, and this time it's like a revenge match.

"Ah? You won?" Just after Zhang Fang hung up, You Wenqi sent the news of his victory.

"Yes, it wasn't too difficult."

"Didn't he just beat you in the world championship finals at the beginning of the year? How come he's falling apart now?" Zhang Fang glanced at the time; less than half an hour had passed since he assigned the task to You Wenqi. That efficiency is unbelievable, right?

You Wenqi remained silent for a long time and said something that was profound yet tinged with bitterness:

"Maybe it's because this duel isn't the finals..."

*******

This Life Card Master named Kotov is not hard to find.

You could even say he was too easy to locate.

Shen Sui effortlessly found this man named Kotov in a bar by the seaside.

Kotov, holding a vodka, seemed surprised to see the young challenger.

"I've seen you on TV." Kotov laughed heartily, downing a big gulp, "Your skills are impressive for a student."

"Well, in that case, shall we begin?" Shen Sui didn't waste words.

Kotov laughed aloud, seemingly mocking Shen Sui's overestimation of his ability: "A fifth-tier Life Card Master actively challenging me, I do recognize your courage."

With that, he unhesitatingly activated the Dueling Device.

As the Dueling Device lit up, the duel began.

"Hurry up and end it." Kotov seemed to view the duel as a waste of time, "I have more important matters to attend to."

"Are you referring to summoning the Secret Peeping Man?" Shen Sui habitually shuffled his deck, even though the device would reshuffle it upon insertion, Shen Sui liked to do it anyway; it was a habit from real card duels in a previous life.

Indeed, at the mention of the Secret Peeping Man, Kotov's expression changed slightly.

He looked at Shen Sui with interest and said with a smile: "It seems your purpose is not just to send cards, but too meet your end!"

"Oh, not really." Shen Sui observed the fall of the turn card and drew five cards from his deck, "I merely came to seize cards, I'm counting on you for my villa, lending me your head."

Having said that, Shen Sui drew a card from his hand and shouted: "I'll take the first move!"

Shen Sui paid Soul Points and activated the Spell Card [Shining Debut] from his hand.

According to the effect of [Shining Debut], Shen Sui discarded a card from his hand, then Special Summoned the [Pure White Holy Steed Golden Ship] from his deck.

He activated the effect of the Golden Ship, drawing a card and then pulling out [Magic Apprentice Alice].

He performed a form transformation on Alice into a 2-star form Junior Mage, and through the Golden Ship's effect, pulled out a [Spiritual Life: Moonlight Fox].

According to the effect of the Moonlight Fox, when it is successfully Special Summoned, you choose a Follower Card from the deck to overlay.

When the Moonlight Fox is released, the overlay material will be Special Summoned onto the field.

Yes, Shen Sui was about to start spinning the top again.