Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Sensing the underlying emotion in Edward's words, Coach Napoleon quickly responded.

"..."

Yusei, unlike Yuki Jaden... is another hero user.

And perhaps, there's a chance to find the person who killed his father.

Edward, who had originally intended to refuse, changed his mind after patiently listening to Napoleon's explanation.

Perhaps the hope is slim, or perhaps it is just wishful thinking, but it is indeed a rare opportunity.

491 The Hero's Oath (5K)

"What? This sign standing at the dormitory entrance..."

"Hmm... was this thing here before?"

"Let me see... It says something like this: [Tomorrow morning, this dormitory will duel with representatives from the academy. If you lose, don't waste any more words, just abolish the Osiris Red Dormitory!]... Huh? Abolish the dormitory?"

After Napoleon, through a great deal of effort and a combination of coaxing and deception, finally obtained Ed Phoenix's consent to assist his plans, he was overjoyed and immediately placed a wooden sign covered with notices in front of the Osiris Red Dormitory under the cover of night.

The gist of the above is that someone from the Osiris Red Dormitory must be sent to duel with the school's representative.

If the Red Dormitory loses, then the dormitory will be demolished, with no room for negotiation.

If they won, there was no explanation given whatsoever.

"Ha! Abolish it? Soon this academy... this whole world will turn white. Compared to that, what this dormitory will become is utterly irrelevant! Hahahahahahaha...!!!"

Wan Zhangmu, dressed in white, did not panic upon seeing the announcement; instead, he adopted an attitude of indifference and detachment.

He shrugged and turned to leave, returning to his room.

That posture clearly indicated that he had distanced himself from the matter and had no intention of getting involved.

"Manjoume, what nonsense are you spouting? You're a member of Osiris Red! Aren't you worried at all about your future?"

Feeling somewhat displeased with Manjou's unusual behavior, Asuka was about to call out to him.

However, Kenzan, standing beside him, shook his head and stopped her from taking another step: "Forget it, Asuka-senpai, we shouldn't have included him in the first place! Manjoume's true nature has finally been revealed! In the end... he's just a young master who doesn't understand other people's feelings!"

"...Sword Mountain".

Unable to refute Kenzan's words, Asuka gently clenched her fist, frowned slightly, and then made up her mind: "Then, I will participate in this duel!"

"Hey?"

"Yusei and Jaden haven't returned yet, and now, apart from me, there's no one else who can protect this dormitory."

Asuka spoke softly, explaining the current situation, a subtle light flickering in her eyes.

Perhaps even she herself couldn't have imagined that one day she would stand up for the Osiris Red Dormitory.

"...Asuka-senpai, you're so brave!"

Impressed by Asuka's courage, Kenzan couldn't help but exclaim, "...Seriously! Where are the others at this hour? They've been gone for so long, if they don't come back soon, the house will be robbed!"

Even if the Osiris Red dormitory no longer exists, Kenzan and Asuka can actually return to the Sun God Yellow and Obelisk Blue girls' dormitories respectively.

Logically speaking, the abolition of the red dormitory should have had nothing to do with them.

But at this time, these people from other dormitories were more reliable than the people in the main dormitory, bravely taking on the responsibility of protecting Yusei and the others' dormitory!

Compared to this, Manjoume, who directly announced his intention to give up, was utterly ashamed.

If he weren't thick-skinned and didn't care about what others thought, he would probably have been drowned in a sea of ​​criticism by now...

……

A white mist hung in the air, and the sun had not yet risen.

Just like everyone else's uncertain fate, Duel Academy was also shrouded in a fog that obscured its view, and was in a state of vast uncertainty.

On this fateful day, people with various thoughts and ideas gathered to witness the moment that would determine the future of Osiris Red.

Whether the Red Dormitory exists or not depends entirely on the outcome of this duel!

Having heard from Kenzan that Asuka intended to participate in the duel, Misawa Daichi and Marufuji Sho immediately followed in his footsteps to cheer for Asuka.

And so, everyone gathered at the entrance of the dueling arena, waiting for the other contestant to arrive.

"Hehehehehe~~~ These unruly guys are actually planning to rebel!"

"You've arrived? Today's opponent... it really is you... Tenjouin-kun~ here you are!"

From the other side of the white mist, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, the figures of two people, one tall and one short, gradually came into view.

The visitors were none other than Napoleon, the instigator of the whole thing, and Professor Chronos, whom he had forcibly brought in to make up the numbers and who was currently in a state of indecisiveness.

The acting principal tacitly approved of this action, and powerful external support is about to arrive.

Having finally had such a rare opportunity, Coach Napoleon naturally didn't intend to miss it again.

"...As agreed, we have arrived."

There was no response to the mockery directed at Napoleon.

Asuka took a few steps forward and stood at the front of the group, asking Coach Napoleon and Professor Chronos, "So... who is my opponent today? Is it one of you two?"

"Hmph hmph hmph~~~That is..."

"……it's me."

Just as Coach Napoleon was speaking triumphantly, intending to surprise everyone, a slightly cold female voice suddenly came from behind them.

"...?!"

Those who found the voice strangely familiar quickly turned around to look behind them.

Then, they saw the figure of a silver-haired girl walking from behind them.

“…Ed Phoenix?!”

Including Professor Chronos on the other side, a unified exclamation immediately came from everyone's mouths as the newcomer appeared.

Ed Phoenix...

This girl, who had defeated Ryo Marufuji and Jaden Yuki in succession and possessed terrifying dueling skills by wielding the Destiny Hero (D-HERO), slowly emerged from the white mist and came before them.

Furthermore, she stood on the opposite side of Asuka.

"..."

Walking up to Asuka, looking at this beautiful girl who was no less attractive than himself, Edward frowned slightly before speaking calmly, "I will be your opponent."

"Oh my god! It really is Ed Phoenix!"

Doubt gradually turned into certainty. Professor Chronos, utterly shocked by the situation, subconsciously leaned down and whispered to the instructor Napoleon beside him, "What exactly happened? Why is Ed Phoenix here? Didn't she refuse outright before?"

"Hmph! Of course, I'm the one who called her!" Napoleon, the instructor, proudly puffed out his little belly, stroked his mustache, and his face was full of confidence.

"Hiss~~ Coach Napoleon, what kind of conditions did you offer to convince her?"

"Hmph hmph hmph hmph~~~ I heard before that Ed was looking for her parents' enemies, so I told her that I knew a BOSS in the dark world. If she wins, I'll help her ask about this information."

"Hey...do you really know someone like that?" Professor Chronos asked in a low voice, his face full of suspicion.

At this moment, he couldn't help but recall that Titan from long ago who called himself the Dark Duelist, but was actually unreliable.

“Of course… I don’t know him…” Napoleon replied quietly, a sly look on his face.

"Oh no! Mommy... Ughhhh!!!"

"...Shh!"

Seeing that Professor Chronos was about to cry out, Coach Napoleon quickly reached out and covered his mouth, whispering to him, "Whatever the method, as long as we can abolish Osiris Red, that's all that matters. We can deal with the rest later."

What a joke!

If you yell it out, my plan will be ruined.

Professor Chronos, come on, will you?! Stop being my useless teammate!

"Ahem...! Don't just stand there! Come on, let's go inside the arena and have a duel!"

Fearing that the stalemate would give them away if it continued, Coach Napoleon quickly called everyone together and urged them to enter the dueling arena.

Ed Phoenix, who arrived last and followed behind the crowd, paused for a moment before taking his first steps.

"Ed, did you bring Lord Saiō's instructions?"

Leaning against a stone tablet, Manjoume, who had appeared there at some point, took the initiative to strike up a conversation with the lone Edward.

When speaking to the girl favored by the Prince of Jai, his tone unconsciously carried a hint of humility, a stark contrast to his usual arrogant and domineering manner.

"King Saiō's orders?"

Raising an eyebrow, Edward, unable to understand what Manjoume was trying to express, subconsciously uttered a questioning sound.

What instruction?

He just said that if I was interested, I could go and take a look at the Duel Academy; he didn't give any specific instructions.

"Yes, as an order from the Society of Light."

"The Society of Light? What's that...? What are you talking about?"

Upon hearing this unfamiliar word uttered by Manjoume, Edward's expression of confusion deepened even further.

……instruction?

Society of Light?

It's been these incomprehensible words since just now.

You must have the wrong person.

"Ah...isn't that wrong?"

Looking at the expression on the girl's face, Manjoume, who was also somewhat surprised, lowered his arms and scratched his head in confusion: "I thought you were here to kill Yuki Judai on Saiou's orders."

"Yuki Judai, why should I duel him? I have already defeated him, there is no reason for me to fight again."