When Egyptian magic isn't enough, Mana consults forbidden alchemy to resurrect her dead master, hoping to assauge her pharaoh's growing despair. However, the young spellcaster is unfamilar with the most important alchemic rule. If one wishes to obtain something, something of equal value must be given. Yet, what can equal the value of her master's soul?

At the end of the Ceremonial Duel, Yugi finally proves he is ready to live on his own and Atem is ready to for his soul to move on to the afterlife. Yet, underneath his confident demeanor, is Atem really ready to pass on? What awaits him in the Egyptian afterlife?

Mahad's strongest desire is to serve Pharaoh Atem faithfully. However, when Thief King Bakura defiles King Akhnamkanen's tomb and drags his mummy into the throne room, Pharaoh Atem is outraged by the thief's disrespect. Mahad, as the Captain of the Royal Guard, feels the sting of the guilt that threatens to crush him and wrench him from his position. How does his pharaoh react?