3 – The Transmigrator Shop - Part 1
I ponder over my situation for a while longer, but, ultimately, sigh and give up. If I want to do anything, I need to know what is in my Transmigrator Shop. That way I can plan for the future.
I really don't want to waste my once-a-month access, but, realistically speaking, I can wait on starting whatever plan I concoct for 1 month. Patience has always been a strong suit of mine. Slow and steady and all that.
With that in mind, I am faced with 2 new problems:
- How do I enter the Transmigrator Shop?
- Where the hell was the 2000 Duel Points I was supposed to be given!?!
As soon as I thought of them, they were answered in my mind.
'Ok, this is convenient. Not having to guess about a ton of stuff will make my life much easier.' I think as I pull my wallet open again and grab a dull metallic card with some sort of chip on one end from within.
It looked like a modern debit card with a microchip, but it is a muted silver color and the only information on the card was my new name and a string of 28 numbers pressed into the surface of the metallic card. Notably missing was the magnetic strip to swipe the card.
Duel Point Cards function like a refillable debit card. Anywhere that you spend Duel Points or Earn Duel points, you scan the microchip and enter a pin. Then, whoever is processing the transaction would get an information packet with the user's name, photo, and any relevant information of status - Such as "Son of X CEO" or "Champion Of X Tournament" - to their reader device and confirm or deny the transaction. Duel Point Cards also serve as a duelist identification and resume.
Since Duel Points were guaranteed by the United Nations, you would have to be a complete idiot to try and forge or hack a card. That being said, it still does happen, and, when they are found, they are usually thrown into jail for 30 years and all their Duel Points, fake or otherwise, are seized by the UN.
It is not uncommon for their cards to be taken as well. If they do not have any family or loved ones to claim their cards, then the UN confiscates them and sells the cards to further fund the Duel Points market. In fact, many criminals find their decks taken from them and sold off. It is a very good incentive not to be a criminal.
There are several rumors that the UN doesn't sell ALL of the cards they confiscate and take some under the table for themselves, though nothing has been confirmed and it is all speculation for now. It would honestly not surprise me if that is the case. I just need to be sure that I don't break any laws.
The identification part of Duel Point Cards would seem to put a damper on one of my ideas of staying as a hidden duelist, but, in actuality, as long as you go through the proper channels to create a Duel Points Card legally, you do not have to use your actual identity.
Many duelists use alter egos, different personas, or masks when they duel in public events or tournaments. It is a common, almost cliche, theme, and having a catchy name or iconic look can even earn you sponsorships from companies as you rise to fame.
Celebrities and the rich are the ones who use this the most, as they usually want to separate their personas from their actual jobs or lives.
Anyway, now that I have the Duel Point Card in hand, I say aloud, "Open The Transmigrator Shop!"
Speaking it is unnecessary, but I thought I would do it just this once while striking a cool anime-esk pose.
...Don't you judge me. I have been through some shit in the last few hours, okay?
A new screen pops up as I bury my face in my hands, blushing in embarrassment and shame.
Welcome To The Transmigrator Shop!Congratulations! Since this is the first time you are accessing the shop, you will be allowed to do so for free, ignoring the once-a-month restriction. Additionally, you may choose 1 of the following new transmigrator rewards: - Shadow Games For Newbs- MSRP 2000 Duel Points - 1 Structure Deck (From Available Lists) - MSRP 6000 Duel Points - Waypoint Obelisks x10 - MSRP 1000 Duel Points Per Item |
'Okay...what?...' I stare at the reward options in confusion, but then I register the first sentence and start cursing up a storm.
"Fucking shit! I waisted a free use! Dammit! Why wasn't I told that beforehand!?! I would have spent the next few weeks grinding for more Duel Points before opening it if I knew..."
I had no idea what would happen in the following days, but having a freebee to the shop when I was in a bad situation could make all the difference...
'Oh well. Nothing I can do about it now.' I think with a sigh.
I needed to know what was contained within the shop, and it looks like I am being rewarded anyway, so not too big of a loss.
Staring at the options, I find I can get their full details if I focus on them.
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Reward Name: Shadow Games For Newbs Class: Spellbook Cost: ***Free - One Time Reward - MSRP 2000 Duel Points Description: Yu-Gi-Oh! is filled with a bunch of people who can use shadow magic to force others into contests with severe penalties on the line. One can lose their soul, their life, their friends, their cards, and many, many more! You do not have this ability, and random, no-name-side characters do! See the problem? This Spellbook will teach you the ins and outs of Shadow Games, how to enter or leave one, ways to protect your mind from the Shadow Realm, and how to cast this most basic of Shadow Magic Spells! |
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Reward Name: 1 Structure Deck (From Available Lists) Class: Starter Deck Cost: ***Free - One Time Reward - MSRP 6000 Duel Points Description: You may choose one of the following decks as a free reward: Starter Deck: Yugi | Starter Deck: Kaiba | Starter Deck: Joey (Pre-Order) | Starter Deck: Pegasus (Pre-Order) Note: Starter Deck: Joey & Starter Deck: Pegasus will be released in the next few months ( Transmigrator Shop Only) We are just waiting on Pegasus to stop staring creepily at that painting of his and actually finish the cards. |
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Reward Name: Waypoint Obelisks x10 Class: Shadow Magic Item Cost: ***Free - One Time Reward - MSRP 1000 Duel Points Per Item Description: Allows a user to set an Obelisk at a location and use the matching one for instant teleportation back to that location. These are single-use items. Instructions: Set one Waypoint Obelisk somewhere using a drop of blood. Use the matching one to teleport to that location at will. To others, it will look as if you simply faded into shadows and disappeared. Both will be destroyed after their use. If you like this product, please consider our matching Waypoint Obelisk (Permanent) for 5000 Duel Points! |
Huh.
These are gonna require a bit of thought. Each is objectively good in its own way.
The spellbook would allow me to start learning Shadow Magic - something I didn't even think was possible without a Millenium Item. Thinking back through the anime, however, I do remember a lot of nobodies using it too. I guess it is more common than I originally thought? Either way, learning magic, even basic magic, sounded pretty dope. Not to mention being able to deal with the Shadow Realm during a Shadow Duel might be a life or death requirement.
The starter deck, especially the pre-orders, was hard to pass up. The fact that a Starter Deck was 6000 Duel Points meant that it would be difficult to get a lot of them, at least for the current me. That was the average household income for a year! Being able to get another Yugi deck would complement the cards I already had. Getting a Kaiba deck would allow me to start working towards 3 Blue-Eyes White Dragons and the spell and monster support for that - eat your heart out Kaiba! The Joey deck was probably the least interesting, but there were still a lot of good cards inside that would synergize well with what I had in mind for my first deck. Finally, being able to beat Pegasus at his own game would be amazingly satisfying. Imagine him seeing me with a BETTER toon deck than him...
The last items were the Waypoint Obelisks. They sounded like great "Oh Shit! - Gotta Go!" items. If things go wrong, I get caught, or I just need to make a quick escape, these could be invaluable. At a price point of 1000 Duel Points each, it will be a while before I can stock up on many... Not to mention that was the most expensive item set that was offered. It was worth considering.
I will need to think more about this and decide after careful consideration.
Either way, I have made a decision on how I want to proceed.
Seeing that Shadow Magic is 100% a thing, I need to be able to deal with it. The thought of me being known, even just by a few people, as having access to Shadow Magic or any of the items in the shop was not something I was comfortable with.
Again, what is to stop someone from hunting me down for these abilities?
No. I was gonna go the Mob route, for sure. Even if it was a cliche, it has the best chance of saving my life.
I decided to take inspiration from one of my favorite mangas from my old life: The Eminence in Shadow. That is the life I want to try and live. Normal by day, master duelist by night.
Leading a normal, boring, mob life for everyone to see and then conquering the dueling world from the shadows in a disguise.
"Who is this mysterious person? How can they have such cards! What is their backing? Can I afford to offend them?"
These were the questions my opponents and enemies will ask themselves...Just thinking about letting my inner Chuuni out had me grinning so much it hurt.
If I can find some trustworthy friends or companions to bring with me, then great, but if not, I will just have to rule the world on my own. Oh, what an exciting life I will live...Mwahahahaha
*Ahem*
Game plan time. I will disguise myself, get a new Duel Points Card, go to local tournaments and try to get into regional qualifiers all so I can get an invite to Duelist Kingdom. There, I will be crowned King of Games and maybe even win a Millenium Item. With more power and prestige, I should be able to secure my safety, ensure my continuous victories, and find information about my dad and the Shadow Realm so I can eventually leave this place.
The best part is, I have already decided on my new persona.
I will be Anubis.
Like the Egyptian God of Death and Judgment, I will bring the end to my opponents and judge them unworthy of my time!
...Okay, we are still work-shopping this, but I think it would be cool. I could make some sort of golden jackal mask and otherwise dress in black. Maybe a trench coat. Trench coats are cool, right? A mysterious person in black and gold? How could that not be a great idea!?!
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Shadow Games For Newbs Votes: 207 73.1%
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Starter Deck: Yugi Votes: 28 9.9%
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Starter Deck: Kaiba Votes: 49 17.3%
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Starter Deck: Joey Votes: 14 4.9%
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Starter Deck: Pegasus Votes: 21 7.4%
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Waypoint Obelisks x10 Votes: 18 6.4%
I want to see kaiba's reaction to someone else having blue eyes and shadow games is the cheapest item it's fine to get that later
Thanks for the comment and for reading!
I have seen a lot of that in the comments and I have no problem with him getting Blue-Eyes and showing Kaiba how it is done.
I will do my best to get those to him naturally, even if the poll goes for the magic.
MC should get a Kaiba starter deck. Better diversity and choice for cards. He can wait a month or two to buy the shadow magic book and also save points for permanent way point obelisk, instead of one use set. Also if you go for the Anubis person, he will have to get the millennium scales and they are with Shadi, so I think something simpler is better. Yes on the trench oat though.
At yes, trench oats. The lifeline of WW2 fighters.
The one way use obelisk is a good way to escape, but the permanent obelisk is a good way to travel between two places he frequents. Unless he can change the place after placing down an obelisk.
Trench coats for dayzzzzzzzz! hahaha
I have seen a lot of love for Blue-Eyes, so I plan to get those for him sooner or later, regardless of the poll. He may just be opening packs or buying them individually down the line. We will have to see!
Thanks for reading and commenting!
@Overload I just feel like people want to see Kaiba spitting blood…
I think the shadow game bit should come up later, when he’s doing well in his dueling career. It can be like a rude awakening for him to get it to defend himself after struggling in his first shadow duel. Also, the MC shouldn’t really think about needing it now because what are the odds of him running into a shadow duelist?
We are just waiting on Pegasus to stop staring creepily at that painting of his and actually finish the cards.
lol
Thanks for the chapter
I chose his original deck, because logic states that more cards from the same deck gives more synergy. The magic is the cheapest, and 5 get away free cards is a little too unnecessary.
The Eminence in Shadow. That is the life I want to try and live.
Even the ultra denseness? The MC of that novel is truly stupid and is oblivious to everything around him. Not the best role model in my opinion.
Also, will there be romance in this novel? Or is he not going to be interested as his father can ‘supposedly’ take him back to his world.
Thanks for reading and for the comment! More synergy is always good! =D We will see what the poll says tomorrow.
Also, no. He will not be as dense as the ML of that story. He is much more of a clever and careful person. He is gonna be "That one flashy mysterious guy that keeps showing up." lol But he isn't going to rush headlong into danger to save someone. Nor is he going to go out of his way to stick to the original story. He will probably do whatever he (or the readers) think is best on a case-by-case basis.
As for romance, I have an idea for someone. I really don't think anyone is going to expect it either. hahaha
@Overload
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!
@furnace
I voted for Kaiba deck. but then again, magic...
Thanks for reading and commenting! Yes, magic is pretty amazing. lol Not getting suckered into losing your soul, doubly so.
Whatever the poll, it is obvious that there is a lot of interest in Blue-Eyes play in the future, so I will be doing my best to get those cards for him. I just want it to be natural and not an OP "I am a GOD now" type thing. haha
@Overload And that's how i like it, it's no fun if their all powerful from the get go. at least most of the time, it's rare to find a fic that pulls it off right.
@lisbjerg123 I want the MC ( us readers) to suffer, or just embarrass himself in his supposedly dark persona, I’m sadistic like that. I with love this to lean in the comedy but also dark aspect but don’t want to have too much high hopes lol
Personally hate Eminence in the Shadow. It's easy to do whatever bullsh*t you want and be mysterious if your an Op mc. I perfer weak to strong mc.
He could get the Kaiba deck, get the Blue-eyes and sell it to Kaiba for more than 18,000DP, then he can buy the starter deck acoupple of times.
Ayyyy shadow of eminence i love that manga too to bad the updates are so slow
Yeah....I'd have definitely grabbed the Pegasus deck. In the anime Pegasus was just straight up cheating with the toons gaining a bullsh*t ability to simply ignore damage. Shadow Games being so cheap would have been a relatively easy to get later. And the obelisks are just out to me because while worth 10,000 they are the only consumable item....Now if there was even ONE permanent one I'd have considered it because at that point you've got a permanent get out of jail free card....also if just set to your house then you've got the ability to be lazy as well. <.<