Yu-Gi-Oh! Heroes

Asuka was about to call out to Manjōmu because she was somewhat dissatisfied with his unusual behavior.

However, Jianshan, who was standing beside him, shook his head and stretched out his hand to stop her from taking a step. "Forget it, Asuka-senpai, we shouldn't have included him in the first place! The true nature of this guy Manjome is finally exposed! In the final analysis... he is just a young master who doesn't understand other people's feelings!"

"...Jianshan."

Unable to refute Kenzan's words, Asuka gently clenched her palms, frowned, and made up her mind: "Then, I will participate in this duel!"

"Hey?"

"Yusei and Judai haven't come back yet. Now there's no one else who can protect this dormitory except me."

Asuka spoke lightly, explaining the current situation, with a subtle light flashing in her eyes.

Perhaps even she herself could not have imagined that one day she would stand up for Osiris Red Dormitory.

"…Asuka-senpai, you are so brave!"

Impressed by Asuka's courage, Jianshan couldn't help but burst out with a heartfelt sigh: "...Really! Where are big brother and the others at this time! They have been out for so long, if they don't come back, our house will be robbed!"

Even though the Osiris Red Dormitory no longer exists, Kenzan and Asuka can actually return to the Apollo Yellow and Obelix Blue Girls Dormitories respectively.

Logically speaking, the abolition of the Red Dormitory should have nothing to do with them.

But at this time, the people from other dormitories were more reliable than those in this dormitory, and they bravely took on the responsibility of protecting Youxing and their dormitories!

In comparison, Wanzhangmu, who directly announced that he would give up, was in a state of shame.

If he wasn't thick-skinned enough and didn't care about other people's opinions, he would have been drowned by everyone's saliva by now...

……

The air was filled with white mist and the sun had not yet risen.

Just like the uncertain fate of everyone else, the Duel Academy was also shrouded in fog that obscured vision and was in a state of uncertainty.

On this fateful day, everyone with various thoughts and ideas also ushered in the moment that would determine the future of Osiris Red.

The existence of the Red Dormitory depends on the outcome of this duel!

After hearing from Kenzan that Asuka was going to participate in the duel, Misawa Daichi and Marufuji Sho immediately followed him and came to cheer for Asuka.

In this way, everyone gathered at the entrance of the duel venue, waiting for the arrival of the contestants from the other side.

"Hehehehehe~~~These unruly guys are really planning to resist!"

“Are you here? Today’s opponent… is really you… Tenjouin-san~ Here you go!”

From the other side of the white fog, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, the figures of two people, one tall and one short, gradually emerged.

The people who came were Coach Napoleon, who was the instigator, and Professor Chronos, who was forced to join by him and was currently in a fence-sitter state.

The acting principal acquiesced to this action, and strong external support is about to appear.

Coach Napoleon finally had such a rare opportunity, so he naturally didn't intend to miss it.

"…As agreed, we are already here."

There was no response to Coach Napoleon's teasing.

Asuka took a few steps forward and came to the front of the crowd. She asked Coach Napoleon and Professor Chronos, "So... who is my opponent today? Is it one of you two?"

“Hehehe~~~That’s…”

"……it's me."

Just as Coach Napoleon opened his mouth proudly, intending to give everyone a surprise, a slightly cold female voice suddenly came from behind everyone.

"...?!"

Everyone felt inexplicably familiar with the voice and quickly turned around to look behind them.

Then, they saw the figure of a silver-haired girl walking from behind them.

"…Ed Phoenix?!"

Including Professor Chronos on the other side, a unanimous exclamation came out from everyone's mouth as the newcomer appeared.

Ed Phoenix...

This girl who defeated Marufuji Ryo and Yuki Judai successively, driving the Destiny Hero (D-HERO), and possessing extremely terrifying dueling skills, slowly walked out of the white mist and came in front of them.

And, stood against Asuka.

"..."

Walking up to Asuka, looking at this beautiful girl who looked just like him, Ed frowned slightly and said calmly, "Let me be your opponent."

"Mamma Mia! It's really Ed Phoenix!"

Suspicion gradually turned into certainty. Professor Chronos, who was extremely shocked by the current situation, subconsciously lowered his body and whispered to Coach Napoleon beside him: "What's going on? Why did Ed Phoenix come here? Didn't she refuse it before?"

"Humph! Of course I asked her to come!" Coach Napoleon proudly puffed out his belly and stroked his mustache, his face full of confidence.

"Hiss~~ Coach Napoleon, what conditions did you propose to convince her?"

"Hehehehe~~~ I heard before that Ed was looking for the enemy of her parents, so I told her that I know the boss of the dark world. If she wins, I will help her get information in this regard."

"Hey, hey... do you really know someone like that?" Professor Chronos raised his doubts in a low voice, his face full of suspicion.

At this moment, he couldn't help but recall the unreliable Titan who called himself a dark duelist a long time ago.

"Of course... I don't know him..." Coach Napoleon responded in a low voice with a cunning look on his face.

"Ah this! Mommy... Ngh!!!"

“…Shh!”

Seeing that Professor Chronos was about to scream, Coach Napoleon quickly stretched out his hand, covered his mouth, and whispered to comfort him: "No matter what method you use, as long as you can abolish Osiris Red, it will be fine. We can talk about the rest later."

What a joke!

If you scream out, my plan will be ruined, right?

Professor Chronos, please give me some strength! Stop being a bad teammate!

"Ahem...! Stop standing here! Come with us to the stadium to duel!"

Coach Napoleon, who was worried that the stalemate would be exposed, quickly called everyone together and urged them to go into the duel arena.

Ed Phoenix, who arrived last following the crowd, also took his first step after a moment of silence.

"Ed, have you brought the order from Lord Sai?"

Leaning against a stone tablet, Wanzhangmu, who appeared here at some point, took the initiative to talk to Ed who was alone.

Towards this young girl who was valued by the King of Sai, his tone was subconsciously mixed with a hint of humility, which formed a sharp contrast with his usual arrogant and domineering attitude.

"O Sai's order?"

Ed raised his eyebrows, unable to understand what Manjomu wanted to express, and subconsciously made a puzzled sound.

What instructions?

He just said that if I was interested, I could go to the Duel Academy to have a look, but there was no so-called instruction.

"Yes, as an order from the Society of Light."

"The Light Society? What is that...what are you talking about?"

Hearing this strange word coming out of Manzhangmu's mouth, the puzzled look on Ed's face became even more intense than before.

……instruction?

The Society of Light?

It has been these incomprehensible things since the beginning.

You got the wrong person, huh?

“Ah… isn’t that right?”

Seeing the expression on the girl's face, Manjomu, who was also a little surprised, put down his arms and scratched his head in confusion: "I thought you followed the order of Saiou and came here to kill Yujo Judai?"

"Yuki Judai, why should I fight him? I've already beaten him, there's no reason to fight anymore."

He spoke calmly and explained what had happened in the past, with no expression on his face.

It was as if her victory was the most normal thing.

"When you fought Judai before, your deck contained the power of Saiou-sama, but... even though Judai lost to you, he did not become a partner of the Light Society..."

Looking at the sky covered by white fog in the distance, Manjomu said something that Ed couldn't understand: "In other words, the power of Saiou-sama is useless against someone like Judai."

"You said... I have Saiou's power in my deck, what's going on?"

The reason why I was able to win was all due to my own strength. What does this have to do with King Zhai?

The fate revealed by his divination is nothing more than what is bound to happen next!

Also, why, if I beat him, Yuki Judai will become a partner of the Light Society...is there any inevitable connection between them?

"...Hmm? So you don't know anything?"

Upon hearing this, Manjomu was completely shocked: "Hehehe... one day, this academy will become the property of Lord Saiou."

"... Soon, Judai and the others will show up, right? If you don't want to fight, I'll defeat them."

After saying this, Wanzhangmu waved his hand, left without looking back, and walked into the fog.

Even if he had not received any new instructions, the purpose of his trip had been achieved.

"Hey! Answer my question!"

“…Hahahahahahahaha!!!”

The only thing that answered Ed's questioning voice was Manjome's personal laughter.

As he watched the figure gradually disappear from his sight, Ed couldn't help but reveal a thoughtful look in his eyes.

What on earth is that guy doing?

He suddenly appeared and said something that was incomprehensible.

And who is the person who transcended the prophecy of fate that Saiou mentioned?

……

With doubts in his mind, Ed finally gave up his tangled plans and focused on the duel that was about to begin.

The match with Asuka was not too stressful for her.

Although I don't know the strength of this blonde girl, I think she will not be stronger than Marufuji Ryo who previously dominated the Caesar throne of the Duel Academy, right?

That way, there is no need to worry about unexpected events.

"...Then let's get started."

Standing on the duel field, Ed put the duel disk on his arm at the same time as Asuka and prepared for the duel.

At the same time, a faint crimson wave began to appear on the surface of her body.

That was the terrifying pressure displayed by D-Hero, the symbol of darkness and revenge.

In the face of this powerful pressure, Asuka felt as if her body weighed a thousand pounds... Before the official duel even began, she instinctively felt a sense of fear in her heart.

"What...what exactly is the fighting spirit emanating from this child?"

"Could it be that this is... the spirit of a professional duelist?"

Sweat beads of nervousness seeped out of her forehead. Under this tremendous pressure, Asuka vaguely saw the figure of the Phoenix of Destruction appearing behind Ed, and subconsciously took a half step back.

On the other hand, Ed on the opposite side still had that expressionless look on his face.

She did not make any comments about Asuka's reaction, nor did she say any sarcastic lines like some villains.

"...Oh! I declare that the duel of life and death of Osiris Red has officially begun!!!"

Seeing that both sides were ready, the confident coach Napoleon quickly announced the start of the duel.

This time, having invited powerful foreign aid, he is 99.99% confident in the successful implementation of the plan!

This time, it will definitely work!

Asuka: "...I'm ready!"