The Dark Signer incident had finally come to a complete close, but after a brief chat with Z-ONE, Kira learned that this dimension wouldn't remain peaceful for long.
Invisible powers were surging beneath the surface, and Z-ONE had lost all patience for drawn-out shadow games with the intruders. The final battle could begin at any moment.
To Z-ONE, Kira—this unexpected "Duel King" who had barged in—was a powerful ally beyond his wildest expectations. Naturally, Z-ONE hoped to make full use of Kira's strength. That meant Kira's to-do list in this new stage was sure to be packed.
It started right now, at the preparation phase: taking over Iliaster's organization.
But just as Kira expected, the three Iliaster Pure Nobles weren't exactly stoked about their god's latest decision.
Carrying the divine mandate, Kira swaggered straight into the hideout of the three Iliaster Pure Nobles—an expanse of void that looked like a starry night sky.
Kira glanced around casually. "Whoa, so this is the domain of the Iliaster Pure Nobles? Looks like this is going to be my new office, right?"
The space around him was dark blue, like thinned-out cosmic ink bleeding through everything. Countless tiny pinpricks of light flickered and faded through the domain—like distant stars, yet more dreamlike than any real star field.
Right then and there, Jakob and Lester—two of the Iliaster Pure Nobles—sat at their thrones, eyes wide in disbelief as they stared at Kira.
"Why!?"
Lester was baffled. He looked at Kira, then at Jakob, completely stunned.
"Why him? Why would we let this guy be our boss? What about our plans? Did we mess something up? Is God unhappy with something we did?"
Jakob brooded for a while before speaking. "God's thoughts are always beyond our comprehension—not just us, but all mortals."
That was how he put it, but Jakob's face was still clouded with gloom.
Truth was, like Lester, he found Z-ONE's decision hard to swallow—which was understandable. They'd been Pure Nobles, ruling smoothly, only for a new superior to be suddenly parachuted in from above—and it was someone they'd already clashed with before, this "anomaly".
Who could accept that?
Kira, however, seemed completely unfazed by their reactions. He simply said, "Too bad Primo isn't here. I was hoping to meet that hot-tempered guy, you know? Guess we're comrades who only got to know each other after fighting first."
Jakob x Lester: "..."
It just so happened that Primo—their hot-headed colleague—was out on business, or there would probably already be a brawl.
"Well then, as you know, from this moment on, I'm your leader." Kira smiled. "I hope we work well together."
The two still had strange looks on their faces and didn't reply.
Kira raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Are you saying you're planning to disobey your god's command?"
Lester's face twisted. Just then, Jakob spoke up. "We wouldn't dare.
But since God chose you, I hope you also understand the reason for Iliaster's existence—and our sacred mission. Whoever leads this organization and tries to set human history on the right path will need real strength—no matter what.
If you're incompetent, then even God's will would be difficult for me to accept."
Kira nodded. "Let strength decide, huh? That makes sense. Got it."
He had been ready for this from the start. Z-ONE probably anticipated this too; after all, with Kira's abilities, this assignment wouldn't be a problem, and a little "show of power" for the Pure Nobles would help with leadership down the line.
"So then." Kira unfolded his Duel Disk. "Let's not waste time. I'll take you both on together."
Jakob and Lester exchanged glances, their faces shifting through a hundred expressions.
How could he possibly be this arrogant?
They were two of the famed Iliaster Pure Nobles—God's top generals—and this guy was actually proposing a two-on-one duel!
Lester: "Hey, you! Don't underestimate us!"
He didn't get to finish—the moment he tried, Jakob lifted a hand to stop him.
Jakob's voice was cold. "Interesting. Fine, let's see if the new King has the strength to match his confidence."
"Duel!" ×3
[Kira, LP 8000]
[Jakob × Lester, LP 8000]
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