【Congratulations, Host, for defeating the Duelist - Ryo Marufuji!】
【Duel Experience Gained: 50,000】
【Duel Points Gained: 5,000】
【Current Ability: Tyrant's Force LV.11 → LV.12 (4,700/80,000)】
【Detected defeat of an original character, awarding Host with Special Card Pack X2】
The system’s voice echoed in Jaden Yuki’s ears.
It was clear that the rewards for defeating Ryo Marufuji were far greater than those for defeating other characters from the original storyline.
“And, it actually raised Tyrant’s Force by a whole level.”
Feeling the surging, dark power within his body, the Tyrant’s glow in Jaden Yuki’s eyes intensified.
“At this rate, will I get that card soon…?”
Lost in thought, Jaden Yuki left the gym.
“Jaden, where are you going next? Back home?”
Yubel’s apparition appeared beside Jaden, arms crossed, asking.
“Yeah, I’m done here. No need to stay any longer.”
Jaden Yuki nodded.
The Duel Academy’s middle school was just a temporary stopping point in Jaden’s life journey.
Jaden had plenty of time to do what he wanted before the Pro League started.
After all, the Duel Academy went on summer break in July, while the Pro League started in September.
He couldn’t possibly fly to New York two months early.
“No need to say goodbye to your classmates? You might not see them again for years.” Yubel chuckled.
“Whatever. I don’t really have any close friends… It wouldn’t matter if I never saw them again.”
Jaden Yuki stated coldly.
“Heh, what a heartless Tyrant you are.”
Yubel laughed.
Then, she said casually, “But… having me protect Jaden is enough.”
“Jaden doesn’t need anyone else by his side.”
“......”
Jaden Yuki didn’t respond.
Although in this life, Yubel hadn’t shown any aggression towards him.
This was purely because Jaden Yuki possessed enough power to suppress Yubel.
If Yubel ever became stronger than Jaden Yuki.
She would definitely ‘protect’ Jaden Yuki in a suffocating way, just like in the original story.
She was always the most unstable element by Jaden Yuki’s side.
Jaden Yuki didn’t know how he would handle his relationship with Yubel in this life.
As the most unstable card spirit, she wouldn’t be as docile and stable as Synchro.
Furthermore, if he allowed her to come into contact with the power of the Light of Destruction…
Would everything repeat itself?
As he walked, Jaden Yuki noticed something.
A gray-haired youth in a silver suit was leaning against a tree by the side of the Academy road.
Sensing Jaden Yuki approaching.
The youth left the tree, a smile playing on his lips, passing by Jaden Yuki.
“Looking forward to your performance in the Pro League.”
“Jaden Yuki.”
Jaden Yuki stopped.
He turned, staring coldly at the fading figure.
“Ed, Phoenix…”
“That guy has been watching from the entrance ever since you and Ryo Marufuji started dueling,” Yubel glanced at Jaden with disdain. “Do you know him?”
“I don’t know.”
Jaden Yuki’s answer left Yubel speechless.
Don’t know…
Does that mean he knows him, or doesn’t know him?
Back at the dorm.
Jaden Yuki packed his belongings simply, organized his backpack, slung it over his shoulder, and prepared to leave the Academy.
He walked to the Principal’s office and knocked on the door.
Soon, a reply came from inside.
“Come in.”
Seeing Jaden Yuki enter the room.
The Principal’s face contorted into a wry smile.
“It seems Jaden-kun is determined to drop out after all.”
“Yeah.” Jaden Yuki nodded.
“Sigh, such a pity. After witnessing Jaden-kun and Ryo-kun’s duel, I felt even more strongly that allowing you to drop out was a mistake.”
The Principal shook his head, but still took out a withdrawal form he had prepared earlier from his drawer.
“Will Jaden-kun return to the Duel Academy in the future?” The Principal asked.
Jaden Yuki took the withdrawal form the Principal handed him and fell silent for a moment.
“I don’t know.”
The same answer he gave Yubel.
But this time, his answer seemed more certain.
“Farewell, Principal.”
Jaden Yuki bowed slightly, turned, and left the Principal’s office.
Watching Jaden Yuki leave, the Principal sat back in his chair and sighed.
“Don’t know… I feel like there are things Jaden-kun isn’t telling us.”
“Is there something he’s been thinking about in his heart?”
“What a strange child.”
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