Duel Academy.
It was an academy built and funded by Seto Kaiba for the purpose of training professional duelists.
In this world where everyone plays cards.
Professional duelists are an absolute dream career for everyone.
And Duel Academy.
Only the most outstanding talents who have emerged from the selection are qualified to study here.
Yet, the child in front of us, named Jaden Yuki.
He was actually accepted by Kaiba Corporation president without a doubt!
This can't be simply described as a smooth sailing future.
Jaden Yuki's parents were standing in the audience, so excited that they were about to faint.
And the parents of other children, their eyes were green with envy.
The look they gave their own children was full of disappointment.
Why are the excellent ones always someone else's children?
Looking at the invitation letter handed over by the host, a young lady.
Jaden was slightly surprised.
Duel Academy......
Of course he knew.
This academy had accompanied the original Jaden Yuki for three whole years.
It carried too much joy and sorrow for the protagonist.
However, the invitation clearly stated the words "Middle Department".
Middle Department, which is junior high school.
He wouldn't be able to enroll in the Middle Department until he was twelve years old.
Jaden Yuki was somewhat dumbfounded.
In the original plot, Jaden Yuki wasn't a student who progressed from the Duel Academy's Middle Department to the High Department.
He had been accepted by passing the Duel Academy's entrance exam from outside the academy.
Now it's all for the best, it seems that he doesn't need to take the exam in the future.
Then the enjoyable scene of bullying Professor Crowler, might be gone too.
But, on the other hand.
As long as Jaden Yuki passes the Middle Department's assessment.
Then, he will have the chance to directly enter the Duel Academy's Obelisk Blue Dormitory.
From then on, enjoy the best treatment at Duel Academy, becoming the envy of everyone.
“Well, thinking about it this way, it's not bad......”
But......
Jaden Yuki couldn't imagine himself wearing a blue uniform in the future.
Perhaps even if he were to be promoted to Blue.
He would choose the red uniform that best suits him.
......
......
Evening.
The event in the children's area ended.
Parents took their children away one after another.
Jaden Yuki, under the leadership of his parents who were beaming with joy, left the place.
“Today was a fruitful harvest, but unfortunately, I didn't meet any of the legendary duelists I wanted to see......”
Sitting in the back seat, Jaden watched the scenery outside the window quickly retreating, feeling a little regret in his heart.
He was wondering if there was a chance to have a duel with those legendary duelists......
“Hehe, are you so eager to duel with them?”
Yubel's soft voice echoed in Jaden's ears.
“Well, dueling with them would definitely be more interesting than dueling with those kids.”
Jaden sighed, taking out Yubel's card.
“But my deck is still too weak now.”
“I probably wouldn't be able to win against those legendary duelists in their prime.”
“Yeah...... I can feel that those duelists gathered there all possess some kind of powerful strength.”
Yubel crossed her arms and turned to look at the Kaiba Corporation outside the window, which was gradually disappearing.
“There's a feeling of uneasiness.”
Jaden glanced at Yubel's ethereal figure floating behind him.
A smile played on his lips.
“That's natural, of course.”
“They definitely have the 'God Cards' in their hands now.”
Obelisk the Tormentor.
Slifer the Sky Dragon.
The Winged Dragon of Ra.
According to the timeline.
These three God Cards are still in their hands now.
Jaden's mother, who was in the passenger seat, glanced at Jaden through the rearview mirror.
She shook her head with a wry smile, feeling both proud and helpless about her son who liked to talk to himself.
“Forget it, this is the only time when Jaden acts like a child......”
......
A few days later.
Jaden Yuki submitted his designed “Heroes” to Industrial Illusions.
And in the same year, when Kaiba Corporation launched a rocket into space.
Jaden also personally sent his designed “Elemental HERO Neos” into space.
After that.
After months of designing.
In May of the following year.
Jaden Yuki received a reply from Industrial Illusions.
Inside was a brand new “Hero” deck mailed by Industrial Illusions.
At the same time, there was a video recording of Pegasus himself for Jaden.
When put into the DVD, the TV screen instantly showed Pegasus's extremely iconic appearance.
Silver-white long hair, bangs covering his left eye.
“Oh, Jaden boy.”
“When you see this video, I assume that the deck specially made for you has arrived.”
“Since you chose Heroes for your deck, I assume you also possess a precious heroic heart.”
“Jaden boy, please treat your deck well.”
“Because in every card, legendary Duel Spirits reside.”
“Only by believing in your own deck, can you become one with the Duel Spirits and overcome any opponent.”
“I look forward to your future performance in the Duel World.”
Listening to Pegasus's hypnotic voice, Jaden was a bit dumbfounded.
Such an iconic voice.
It had a unique flavor.
And......
Although these words might sound like a way to coax a child.
But.
Jaden Yuki could feel the inexplicable power contained within this deck.
Opening the card box.
Drawing a card from it.
Looking at "Elemental HERO Sky Scout" standing proudly in a cool pose on the card's illustration.
Jaden's eyes flashed with uncontrollable excitement.
Finally, it's here.
My own exclusive Hero deck!
Turning to look out the window.
Jaden's eyes were filled with longing for the future world.
“Duel World, here I come!”
......
Yubel's ethereal figure floated behind Jaden.
Looking at the excited child.
Yubel's face also showed a rare smile.
“Jaden......”
“I'll be by your side, always protecting you......”