Fusion is the noblest form of summoning!.

Chapter 744 Discovery (4K)

The Tenth Generation has left, and who knows when we'll see each other again.

If we're lucky, we might see each other again in a few months.

If you're unlucky, you don't know when you'll see each other again.

Fortunately, Hikaru Amagi knows the coordinates of the Dark Dimension. In the worst-case scenario, he can go to the Dark Dimension to inquire about Jaden's whereabouts and there will always be a chance to find him again.

But the chances of seeing Judai every day in the fusion club or in the classroom, like before, have become fewer.

Looking back on the year before last now, it feels like something from the depths of my memory.

Jaden was one of the first characters from the original work that he came into contact with after arriving in this world. The reason why Hikaru Amagi gradually came to like this world was largely due to Jaden's enthusiasm and friendliness.

His first dimensional journey was a duel with Jaden in the Warrior's Domain, orchestrated behind the scenes by Daitokuji-sensei.

To be honest, when Hikaru Amagi came to the dark world before, he really wanted to have one last "team duel" with Jaden, but he didn't expect that such an opportunity would not be so easy to come by.

However, Hikaru Amagi is not someone who clings to such partings.

Even the closest of friends will eventually part ways. What Hikaru Amagi told Jaden last year can be applied to Caesar, and it can certainly be applied to Jaden as well.

Even if we can continue to study together in the Integration Department, we will inevitably go our separate ways after graduation.

Of course, strange things still happen occasionally.

"Jūdai, where did you put the tablet I left here again?!" This was Manjōme.

"Judai, I've figured out a brand new deck formula. Come and try it out with me!" This was Misawa.

"Jūdai-nii!!! I'm here————" This was Serena, even more direct.

Today, Hikaru Amagi was sitting at the front desk of the Integration Department, temporarily acting as a greeter. He had his legs propped up on the stool next to him, half-lying down and reading a book. Whenever he heard their voices, he would take the time to remind them.

"Lightning, you're asking about that contact company machine you used yesterday, right? Don't you remember? You left it in the conference room upstairs—I warned you before, don't always pin the blame on Jaden. If you want a duel, just say so. Besides, it'll be embarrassing if Jaden isn't around one of these days."

"Hey, show me your deck formula. If you can't figure it out, I'm happy to duel you. I haven't dueled yet today."

"Serena, how did your homework go yesterday? In just a few days, the middle school students will be going to the Hyperdimension. If Ruri comes and sees you still looking like you haven't improved at all, heh."

However, the three people reacted differently.

Manjoume was somewhat lost in thought. He and Judai didn't get along, but in reality, they were very close. Even in the original work, Judai and he were very good friends who would keep in touch even after the TV series ended.

In this dimension, because there is no Dark World or Evil Scripture, his mind wasn't controlled. Furthermore, with Seto Kaiba's guidance and the assistance of numerous dragon spirits, he is far more mature and powerful than in the original work. His mentality is also much better than that of Manjoume Inazuma, who becomes complacent and arrogant with even a little bit of sunshine in the original anime. Therefore, his relationship with Jaden is extremely close.

Although the two often argue and fight, it is precisely a symbol of their relationship and the point by which they maintain it.

Now that Judai has left, he is genuinely feeling melancholy.

After a moment of sadness, Daichi Misawa quickly regained his composure.

The reason is simple.

Misawa Daichi spent half a year entirely in the Hyperdimension and several months suffering from amnesia, so he became accustomed to being separated from people.

Although he had a good relationship with Jaden, he didn't think about it all the time. Since Jaden, a duelist who was good at "mutation," was no longer around, it wouldn't be a bad thing to have Hikaru assist him with his dueling strategy.

Even so, he still felt a little regretful.

After all, Judai was still their good brother, and now he was suffering somewhere, so he was still a little worried.

Of course, considering Jaden's abilities and his personal preference for fishing instead of attending classes, the Pokémon world might be a better fit for him.

Serena is the purest; she went to the Fusion Department just to duel!

Playing cards is awesome!

Jaden is the most duelist in the Fusion Club. Anyone who challenges him to a duel will never refuse. Therefore, Serena will challenge Jaden whenever she has free time, and she enjoys it immensely.

Although Serena was saddened by the departure of her senior, Judai, she had already parted ways with her close friend Ruri recently, so she quickly adapted to her feelings.

More importantly—the master is here anyway.

While the tenth generation senior is interesting, the master is the only true master.

Even so, Serena was still a little sad when she heard Hikaru Amagi's words and realized that her senior, Judai, was no longer there.

If they are like this, then it goes without saying what the ordinary members are like.

The Integration Department is a happy family where everyone studies, battles, watches videos and movies together, and spends holidays together.

Jaden Yuki, one of the founders of their Fusion Club, the earliest elder, and the duelist who brought the most joy to everyone, now that he's gone, the Fusion Club feels very deserted.

"The day before yesterday, I saw Marufuji Sho from the junction area walking on the road and bumping into a street lamp because he was distracted."

"I can understand it. When I was in the Fusion Club, I would miss Judai. Marufuji Sho was Judai's little brother. They were so close and even shared a dorm. It's only natural that I would miss Judai and feel out of place, right?"

"Why did the Tenth Generation Senior leave us? Ah, what a pity."

"Kenzan hasn't been to class for two days. I heard that Curry Teacher has started pretending to be some kind of Curry Demon in order to cheer Kenzan and his friends up."

"Hey—you over there." Hikaru Amagi had overheard this. "Don't call me Curry-sensei! Professor Kabayama has a name!"

"Ah, haha, sorry, sorry, Hikaru-san, Professor Kabayama is usually too inconspicuous."

Hikaru Amagi shook his head helplessly.

Unexpectedly, the "Curry Demon" incident from the original work happened again, but he couldn't interfere in this matter.

Unlike in the original work, Jaden's Duel Academy in this world is very famous. For one thing, most of the students have personally witnessed Jaden and Hikaru Amagi fight against Darkness together.

Although most ordinary humans would only regard that duel as a dream, and might not even remember the details of the duel later, they would still instinctively feel affection for Hikaru Amagi and Jaden Yuki.

The students of the Duel Academy, being participants themselves and even those who fought against Darkness's elves and Mr. T, have memories of that duel.

Most students at Duel Academy knew very well that although Jaden Yuki wasn't that famous in the world, he was definitely on par with Hikaru Amagi—an exceptionally talented duelist!
Such duelists are the face and "idols" of their dueling academy!
In addition, Jaden himself is very handsome, and after his duel with Darkness, he seems to have shed all his former glory, becoming incredibly dashing. Apart from cultural content, he is basically an all-around talent.

More importantly, he is a genuine "hero" who saved many classmates at critical moments and during the Darkness incident!
It's natural for students to feel sad when such a trendsetter and idol leaves the academy. That's perfectly normal.

This had happened once before when Caesar left, so the teachers and professors were quite experienced with it.

But for students, whose lives are even shorter, the closer the farewell, the more vivid the memory becomes.

After a while, the choices they make regarding their studies, exams, and life will naturally make them forget about Judai's departure. When Judai returns, the long-awaited reunion will be even more exciting.

However, even at this moment, Amagi Hikaru felt somewhat empty inside.

Just then, the door to the Fusion Department was slowly pushed open. Amagi Hikaru looked up, his eyes lit up, and he put his legs down, stood up, and greeted the visitor.

"Long time no see, Edward!"

Ed Phoenix!

Ed Phoenix, a first-year student at Duel Academy, a professional duelist, and an international star!
As a true international superstar, he is constantly busy and rarely has any free time.

But that was a thing of the past.

After the critical point incident ended, he began to do what he could. During the Darkness incident, he even worked with Manjoume and Amagi Hikaru to investigate all the chaos on the island.

After the Darkness incident ended, he discovered Tragodia, which was hidden in the other dimension, and has been hunting crayfish ever since. Today is the first time that Hikaru Amagi has met him in the new semester.

"Long time no see, Minister, everyone." Edward was still wearing that standard silver suit, polite and well-mannered, and looked much more pleasing to the eye than Serena.

"What happened?" Ed walked to the front desk, looking at the somewhat somber atmosphere around him, and asked curiously.

“It’s the Tenth Generation.” Hikaru Amagi spread his hands and explained the details to Edward.

"Jūdai went on a trip?" Edward frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"I see."

If that's the case, then it's not surprising.

He knew very well that after defeating Darkness, Jaden and Hikaru Amagi's reputation in Duel Academy had reached its peak—although he also received "humanity's blessing" after defeating Darkness, it certainly wasn't as much as the two main players.

"Ed, what brings you back this time? Did you resolve the Tragodia issue?" Hikaru Amagi asked curiously.

Having resolved his regrets, Edward became a completely free man—to put it absurdly, he was "the freest man in the world."

As a professional duelist, he has never lost a professional match.

As a pure duelist, he has already retrieved Blood Demon-D and, with the help of Amagi Hikaru, rescued his friend Saiou Takuma.

As a "hero," a masked hero who is actually impersonating a "Phoenix Man," he possesses the prophetic abilities of the Society of Light and Saiō, and is almost always able to catch card thieves and robbers.

With no worries on his mind and the "invincible" hero of destiny destroying the Phoenix, Ed can get along anywhere in this world. Even in the Elven world, he can come and go freely. Although there are many remnants of the Darkness and elves in the Inner World, none of them have caused Ed any trouble so far.

The only thing that gave Edward a headache was Tragodia.

As a powerful demon that was once devoured by darkness and gained control of the planetary series of powers, it cannot be left unchecked.

Moreover, although it was a being devoured by Darkness, it still boasted of its strength and claimed to be the true successor of Darkness, thus attracting many elves.

This definitely needs to be addressed.

"Did you run into some trouble?" Seeing Edward return, Manjoume seemed to realize something and curiously came over.

Edward doesn't come to the Duel Academy to attend classes; he wouldn't come to the Fusion Department unless there was something urgent going on.

While there is a possibility that they are looking for a duel, the probability is generally quite small.

"Whether it's troublesome or not, I'm not sure." Edward pinched the bridge of his nose slightly. "I did find Tragodia."

"Oh!" Hikaru Amagi's eyes lit up when he heard the good news, and other people who knew about Tragodia also quickly gathered around.

Although Misawa Daichi had not personally experienced the Darkness incident, judging from their expressions, he naturally knew that this being was not weak, so he also became serious.

"Since you came back safely, you must at least not have lost, right?" Misawa asked.

“That guy is just barely passable.” Edward didn’t boast about anything.

With his combination of Phantom Heroes and Destiny Heroes, he found that defeating the weakened Tragodia was not difficult.

"Since you won, why are you so troubled?" Hikaru Amagi asked, somewhat puzzled.

“I won, but… I can’t destroy it.” Edward looked annoyed. “That guy claims to be some ancient Egyptian god or something. I’m not interested in listening to his nonsense, but after defeating it, I really can’t completely destroy it with the help of the Phoenix people.”

Moreover, it seems to be getting stronger every moment.

There was no other way, so I could only try to lock it up. Then I came back, hoping to find another way.

I'll come and see the minister and everyone. If there's any way, that would be best; if not, I'll go back to see Prince Jai.

"But the seal is only temporary, so we still need to find someone to guard it."

“That’s easy. No need to waste time or look for Saiō.” Upon hearing this, Amagi Hikaru immediately understood and said directly to Manjōme, “Lightning, you can handle this.”

"Huh? Me?" For the first time, Manjoume doubted his own ears.

“The Dragon of Light and Darkness,” Hikaru Amagi said casually. “That guy’s weakness.”

"Well--"

"Uh, no, just in case, how about we all go together?" Amagi Hikaru pondered.

In the original manga, the Light and Dark Dragon and the Winged Kuriboh need to be fused together to defeat Tragodia.

Now that Jaden has just left, it seems he can't guarantee that Panda Dragon will be able to deal with Tragodia.

Just to be on the safe side, it's better to go and see for yourself.

The atmosphere was a bit somber because of Jaden's departure, so we could go to the Otherworld to relax and treat it as an after-school camping trip for the Fusion Club.

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