"We really haven't seen her anywhere."
Yuki Judai asked curiously.
"That's strange, seriously…" Tenjoin Fubuki pinched his chin thoughtfully.
"Where could Asuka have gone? Junko and Momoe also said they didn't see her at all…"
"I… I might have a guess. Just a possibility though."
Marufuji Sho raised his hand weakly.
"Go ahead, say it," Fubuki urged.
"You… You think maybe she's with You Feng?" Sho said nervously.
"Nani!? You mean Asuka is at You Feng's place?" Fubuki nearly jumped.
"How is that even possible! A boy and a girl alone together?!" Manjoume Jun shouted, instantly worked up.
"Besides, it's not just them. On the Gold List of the Satellite Area duelists, You Feng has already crossed paths with Blackwing's Crow Hogan."
That meant more duelists were likely nearby.
"Why do you act like you're familiar with everyone across all three regions?"
Asuka Tenjoin finally asked, finding it far too mysterious.
Before this, she had even tried searching the Academy's network for information about You Feng. But there was nothing. His background was practically blank.
Undoubtedly he looked like a novice duelist, yet his skills in actual duels, his unique and rare deck, and his sharp grasp of the Duel King's Gold List all proved otherwise.
It was hard to believe he was a beginner.
And that mystery only made Asuka more drawn toward him. She wanted to understand him more deeply.
"A man who's lived through a lot… ends up knowing everything." You Feng spread his hands casually.
"…?" Asuka frowned slightly, sensing there was more hidden behind his words.
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[Duel King Gold List – Rank 23 in Overall Strength!]
[Takuma Saio]
Identity: Society of Light, Founder
Representative Deck: Arcana Force EX – The Light Ruler, Arcana Force EX – The Dark Ruler
Six Factors of Yu-Gi-Oh! Strength Evaluation:
Suppression Power: 85
Resistance: 80
Luck: 70
Deck Building: 78
Defense: 80
Strategy: 85
Comprehensive Score: 478
Rewards: Luck +5, Deck +5, Defense +5. Gained 6 Arcana Force–related cards!
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"Saio Takuma…?"
"The Society of Light?"
"Interesting. If that's true, then Ed Phoenix won't be far behind." You Feng's eyes narrowed—he had already guessed the connection.
"You know Saio Takuma too? Which region is he from?" Asuka pressed further, looking straight at him.
"Takuma Saio… he'll become your Academy's greatest enemy in the future. Technically, he's also tied to Duel Academy."
"But that's not a good thing," You Feng said calmly. "Because of him, the entire world will be plunged into destruction."
"What?!" Asuka gasped. "The world destroyed… by a duelist?!"
Why did You Feng sound like a prophet?
"How do you know that?" she asked sharply.
"Don't ask. Believe me or not—it's up to you. But remember this: too much curiosity about someone… turns into feelings for that person. Control your curiosity." He shrugged lightly.
"…You're overthinking," Asuka muttered, shaking her head.
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Duel Academy, Chancellor's Office
"Saio Takuma… I feel like I've heard that name before." Chancellor Sheppard rubbed his chin.
"But I can't quite place it…"
"The strangest thing is, some duelists don't even have a regional origin attached to their names. Too strange." Professor Chronos frowned.
Still, most duelists didn't pay much attention. They didn't realize what it truly meant.
Meanwhile—inside his chamber, Saio Takuma turned over his tarot cards.
"Fate has spoken, Ed."
"The Chariot."
"Go to Duel Academy."
"Understood," Ed Phoenix replied, bowing before turning to leave.
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[Duel King Gold List – Rank 22 in Overall Strength!]
[Kyosuke Kiryu]
Identity: Northern Satellite, One of the Dark Signers
Representative Deck: Infernity Deck, Earthbound God Ccapac Apu
Six Factors of Yu-Gi-Oh! Strength Evaluation:
Suppression Power: 85
Resistance: 80
Luck: 70
Deck Building: 78
Defense: 85
Strategy: 85
Comprehensive Score: 483
Rewards: Resistance +5, Deck +5, Luck +5. Gained 6 Infernity/Earthbound God cards!
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"What! Another duelist from the Satellite Area makes the list!"
"It looks like today belongs to the Satellite duelists. They've been hiding their power all along."
"Unbelievable! The Satellite District is the biggest dark horse!"
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"Nani!! Kiryu Kyosuke…?!"
"Kiryu actually joined the Dark Signers?!"
Fudo Yusei froze in shock. These were his friends.
"Kiryu… why? Why did you end up among the Dark Marked?!"
"Yusei, should we go after him?" Crow asked.
"No. It's useless now. We'll meet when the time comes." Yusei's eyes hardened. "Kiryu, I swear—I'll bring you back from the Dark Signers."
Thanks to the Duel King Gold List, he had finally learned Kiryu's whereabouts.
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Northern Satellite Area
"As expected, the duelists here were too strong to reveal themselves early. They all show up late."
Antinomy smirked at the rankings.
"Today, the Satellite duelists have taken center stage," Paradox remarked seriously.
"This is just the beginning," ZONE said with confidence. "Wait and see. More Satellite powerhouses will appear."
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Satellite District – Security Bureau
When Director Godwin saw the name, his expression turned grave.
Even Jack Atlas couldn't hide his unease.
"Jack, you seem… very interested," Yliaster's Rex Goodwin noted, eyeing him.
"…No. You're overthinking." Jack turned away with a snort.
"Is that so?" Rex gave him a suspicious look.
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Duel Academy – Chancellor's Office
"Mamma mia! Another from the Satellite Area! That makes three already!" Chronos exclaimed.
"It seems there really are countless strong duelists in the Satellite District," Sheppard muttered in awe.
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