Chapter 15: A guilty secret?

" I don't know who you are and what are you doing in this place... but you and he appear to be more than acquaintances. "

Under the gaze full of curiosity and inquisition, Tokio stood frozen in fear amd panic. He didn't realize his body started shaking on its own. If he takes a step, it likes his knees would give up and his body would fall to the ground.

" I heard them. Your secret that you hide in your heart and dare to say to him now that he was lying under your feet. "

" I.. "

Under the cold and calculating gaze, Tokio could only feel his heart beating faster.

How could he appear in this place?

"Daimon's recent situation made me visit this place. Upon arrival, I didn't realize that I would learn something new today. "

A cruel smile and a mocking gaze were directed at him.

".. A new experience and wisdom of how fickle and ugly human relationships are. I didn't hear enough to learn about the full of the situation of knowing what would happen to him.. "

The person in front of Tokio trailed off. Even if he didn't speak, he already knows what it was those silent words.

' Why you didn't help him? '

Tokio close his eyes as he heard those words echoing in his mind and heart. Before he can fall further on mixed feelings of negative emotions, the voice of a young Kaiba Seto awakened him from his self-pity.

" Do you know what would happen if Father learned of your dirty secret? "

Tokio froze at those words.

" He would want to find out the culprit behind the scenes. "

It was just a few months that has passed but Tokio knows that Gozaburo probably still cares about Noah. Gozaburo would do anything to make those culprits suffer a life worse than hell.

...If those culprits ever existed in the first place.

Gulping, Tokio answered while averting his eyes.

" ..You're wrong.."

Tokio was certain that Kaiba Seto didn't hear everything and it was natural to make the wrong assumptions.

" There's no use in protecting them.."

This is a horrible misunderstanding.

" Are you still willing to cover the actions of those people? You, who knows the only truth?   "

" Would you believe me if I told you that this is a horrible misunderstanding Kaiba Seto? "

" You know my name. "

The cool blue eyes narrowed at him.

" I just know some things in the future. "

" Do you think I would believe you? "

" I am an Esper. "

" I am not a fool to believe your words. "

While Kaiba Seto was still preoccupied, Tokio decided to throw the bouquet that he have in his hands and it was his cue to start running away.

" You! I will find out who you are! "

Tokio manage to run away but true to his words Kaiba Seto did find out his identity.

He did ended up screwed because he didn't keep his mouth shut.

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After passing the telephone to him, his Aunt Shizuko decided to leave the living room along with some of the servants. Tokio was thankful that his aunt knows when he needs some privacy. He was glad that she decided to leave as the conversation would probably end up unpleasant.

Holding the telephone in his hand, Tokio forced out a smile on his face.

" Ahh, It was my fellow student Kaiba Seto, what could you possibly need in this simple me? "

False cheer, an irritating tone— Tokio hoped that it would make Kaiba Seto annoyed. He doesn't need anyone to bother him anymore.

He upholds his deal already...

While Tokio was lamenting his current situation, the words of the guy from the other line left him confused.

{ Is this what you meant at that time? }

" What? "

{ Is it a coincidence or you are what you claimed to be. }

While Tokio was continuing to feel confused about the situation, Seto has spoken again.

{ It appears that you have forgotten. But I don't care about that. We have still an unfinished deal... Remember? Do the remaining two favors and you would be freed of your dirty secrets. }

When he heard about the deal, Tokio gnashed his teeth.

Tokio has learned his lesson a long time ago that he should have kept the secrets that he hides within his mind. After a few years, the consequences of running his mouth were remaining and making their presence known.

Tokio dropped his false cheery tone and asked Kaiba who was currently having the persona of a nice young master.

" What do you want, Kaiba-san? "

{ Muto Yugi. }

His next words surprised Tokio and it also made him unconsciously blurt out some words that he should never have.

" Ah, you already lose to him... "

{ You know. }

" Ah. This– "

{ Challenge Muto Yugi in a game. }

Those words uttered by Kaiba Seto were like a death punishment.

" What?! "

{ Only 1 favor would remain if you do the task. }

" No way! I would not do it! I would lose! I would lose! "

{ I know that will lose the game. Test the waters, Horo Tokio. }

" fuck..What about your 4 heavenly kings? You can ask them to do the task for you. "

{ You also know about my Shitennou. I may be willing to let go of your claims just for once. Since you know them, You can be my temporary yellow dragon. The weakest of my heavenly kings. I would look forward to the result. }

After those words, Kaiba left. Tokio could only hear the end of the call. He put the telephone down and he was having the urge to beat up someone.

While he can feel his anger rising, the unexpected appearance of the system made his anger boil more.

[ Congratulations on triggering the Secret Mission ]

[ Secret Mission- Temporary Heavenly King Yellow Dragon

Description:

• Over the years Kaiba Seto has a grip on Horo Tokio because of a secret. It was a certain secret that the two of them only knows. One more and Tokio would have his freedom.

Kaiba Seto wanted him to challenge Muto Yugi to observe the skills of his fated adversity.

Requirements:

• Challenge Muto Yugi in a Game
• Yami Yugi must appear
• The game should be creative
• Win the game

Rewards:

For each fulfilled condition:

1 condition fulfilled:

• 5,000 points & 3 UR cards ranging from DM to VRAINS ERA

2 conditions fulfilled:

• 15, 000 points, 5 UR & 7 SR Cards

3 conditions fulfilled:

• 25,000 points, 7 UR, 12 SR Cards & Random Duel Method Unlocked

4 conditions fulfilled:

• 50,000 points unlocked, 12 UR, 20 SR, 30 R Cards & 1 Structure Deck of your choice. ]

But as he read the task that was given to him, In the end, Tokio doesn't know if he should cry or laugh.

It was a big opportunity but he may as well courting death and heading toward his own doom.