Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

With a wave of his finger, Pegasus turned on the virtual image projection again, and this time it displayed images of war scenes.

"Looking back at history, many of the world wars that have occurred in the past, the dictators who were active on the stage at the time, and the events recorded in history can be considered to have been influenced by the light waves..."

Looking at the images projected onto the screen, Principal Samejima raised his question: "But after so much time, shouldn't that influence have disappeared by now? Or at least, shouldn't it have weakened?"

"Theoretically, that's true, but the reality is quite different."

Pegasus opened the curtains that were blocking out the light, letting the warm sunlight fall on his body. He then looked out the window: "Mr. Samejima~ I believe you also know that cards have the incredible ability to seal special powers. Beings like the Egyptian Gods and the Egyptian Demons, who are capable of threatening the world, can be sealed in blank cards. That wave of light..."

"...You mean, there's also that kind of special power within Ultimate D?!"

Before Pegasus could finish speaking, Principal Samejima, looking shocked, couldn't wait to voice his guess.

In a world where perpetual motion machines do not exist, everything has its end.

The energy of this wave of light that traveled from another part of the distant universe to Earth could not escape the influence of this theorem.

Perhaps its white hole-like form, like a black hole, can continuously absorb energy from the surrounding universe for its own use, living and dying together with the universe.

However, the energy of this wave of light flowing from the white hole, which is separated from it by a great distance, will eventually run out.

Principal Samejima's words were theoretically correct, but he overlooked a very important point.

That is, the fluctuations of light can also reside in certain things, thereby continuously acquiring the energy needed to maintain their existence.

622 Mysterious World Champion

That Ultimate D, chosen by the wave of light, has a special meaning.

It is not only an extremely powerful hero capable of completely suppressing Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, but also the original trigger closely related to a series of vicious events.

Whether it was the murderer who killed Edward's father and stole the card, or Saiou who was influenced by the evil fluctuations emanating from it and developed a dual personality of good and evil, they were both objects for the Light Wave to absorb energy.

As long as the sources of these energies exist, the light waves will remain absolutely invincible, continuously exerting their influence on the world.

Even if all of humanity is led to a doomed future by its influence, it will still be able to continue to exist.

Furthermore, new energy will be transmitted from the white hole further on.

One day, the entire universe will be filled with this white light, and everything will return to the original nothingness.

In such a world, new life might be born, but humanity as we know it today would certainly not exist.

……

"President Pegasus, do you mean... that the Ultimate D card also contains a dangerous power similar to the Three Phantom Demons?"

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Principal Samejima's expression changed from doubt to seriousness.

If what Pegasus said is true, and if another malevolent force similar to the Three Phantoms emerges that threatens the world, then the urgency of this matter can be described as extremely pressing.

"Yes, if this force is left unchecked, it will definitely pose a new threat to the world."

Nodding, Pegasus continued, "Takuma Saiou, Ed Phoenix... and other duelists who might possess Ultimate D have been invited to participate in the GX tournament, but so far, there has been no trace of that card."

"President, it is necessary to clarify that Ed Phoenix can be completely ruled out as a suspect."

Upon hearing his student's name on the list of suspects from Pegasus, Principal Samejima raised an eyebrow and then spoke up to defend himself.

Saiou, who enrolled without permission and founded the Society of Light, is somewhat suspicious in this regard, but there is absolutely no need to doubt Edward.

Her hatred for the person who stole the card, and her obsession with Ultimate D, are emotions that cannot be faked.

If she possesses that card, it means she has already killed her enemy, and there would be no need for her to enroll in the Duel Academy and get involved in these events.

"Hmm? Is that so? But according to my company's investigation, Edward often hides her tracks and does some unusual things..."

From his subordinates' reports, Bekas learned the following information:

Like the chaotic and neutral dark heroes in Gotham City, Ed often exercises a different kind of justice, known as the "Phoenix," in the shadows where the law cannot reach, a justice that is not recognized by the public.

Although such behavior subsided somewhat after enrolling in the Duel Academy.

However, Bekas still receives similar reports from time to time.

"She's just looking for her father..." Sensing the doubt in Pegasus's words, Principal Samejima sighed softly.

"What? Searching? But her father is already..."

Pegasus wanted to say that Ed's father had been dead for many years, and her behavior was completely illogical.

There is no way to find a trace of a dead person.

No matter how hard she tries to pursue it, she is only searching for a grand but ultimately unattainable dream. This foolish behavior is utterly meaningless.

"Well, I think... I can probably understand how she feels."

With his fingers interlaced and supporting his chin, Principal Samejima wore a meaningful expression: "For Edward, his father is someone he will have to surpass one day."

"But before that day came, Edward's father was killed by a murderer... Under such circumstances, if she wanted to surpass her father, she could only defeat that criminal. It was because she firmly believed in this that she was able to reach her current level... surpassing Judai, surpassing Akira..."

"During our previous meeting, having taught for many years and met all sorts of people, I could vaguely sense that Edward was desperately pursuing the person who could replace her father, the person she had to surpass, and was willing to pay any price for it... That deep obsession far exceeded the pressure she should have been under at her age."

If Yusei hadn't defeated her with sheer strength, then Edward, who had never experienced setbacks, would probably have charged forward without hesitation on the path she believed in.

Even if it was a dead end destined to fail.

"So this is ah……"

After pondering the reasons given by Principal Samejima, Pegasus remained silent for a moment before revealing a relieved smile: "In that case, Edward really shouldn't be the subject of suspicion~"

"As a teacher, I have a fairly good understanding of students' mentality. Edward... that's just her personality."

Turning to look out the window, Principal Samejima, who was saying these words, couldn't help but worry about Edward's current situation.

During his previous inspections of the competition, he had seen Edward repeatedly searching for various opponents and relentlessly pursuing his enemies.

Although she said she didn't care about the competition, in reality, she also regarded this GX competition as a good opportunity to find her enemies and constantly challenge the objects of her suspicion.

That is why she possesses a large number of badges that even Yusei couldn't help but admire.

A lone, dark hero, driven by his obsession with revenge, climbs ever higher. This obsession is both a pressure and a driving force for Edward to grow stronger.

It was precisely because he had a clear goal that Edward was able to forge ahead on the path he firmly believed in.

Among the younger generation, Edward has only ever lost to Yusei, a unique individual. Everyone else, including Jaden Yuki and Ryo Kaiser, is no match for her.

With such strength, Edward will surely be able to defeat his former enemies once he grows up.

However, after she has successfully taken revenge and achieved her goal, what will she do when faced with endless emptiness?

Did she really think carefully about her life after that?

……

Duel Academy, a new day.

Unlike usual, today is a special moment. The entire academy is shrouded in a special atmosphere, and even the GX competition, which is in full swing, has come to a temporary halt.

The reason for this strange phenomenon is not anything else, but because today is a special moment that only happens once a year.

The Pro League World Championship will be held at the Kaiba Park Dome in Domino City to select this year's Pro League World Champion!

Countless eyes and cameras were focused on this moment, watching the birthplace of this legend.

Therefore, even students at the Duel Academy on a small Pacific island, as well as duelists who come here, can watch this extraordinary event simultaneously via live stream on their mobile phones, televisions, or computers.

The duel is between two men, one of whom is DD, a man who has won the championship for ten consecutive years and whose life is shrouded in mystery.

On the other side is Dr. Korekota, a genius with an IQ reportedly as high as 200, whose appearance is completely different from his super high intelligence.

This duel between two top-tier powerhouses, a duel powerful enough to dim the stars, is absolutely not to be missed by anyone!

"Hey... what are you doing here, students?"

"Um, this should be... the principal's office, right? I didn't come to the wrong room, did I? This shouldn't be the Osiris Red Dormitory, right?"

Duel Academy, Principal's Office.

Looking at Yusei, Jaden Yuki, and Kenzan, who were occupying the sofa in front of him, watching anime with smiles on the large LCD screen TV, Professor Chronos, who was here to give a routine report, and Coach Napoleon, he couldn't help but twitch his lips and asked three questions out of curiosity.

Goodness, other students are terrified of places like teachers' offices and principal's offices, avoiding them whenever possible, as they are born with a kind of fear.

And yet you guys are doing this, coming here every few days, and now you're treating this place like your second dorm, huh?

This is outrageous! What is the principal doing? Doesn't he mind this kind of thing at all?! His office is practically taken over by these students!

"Hmm? The teachers are here. The principal isn't at the academy right now."

Yuxing politely waved to the two teachers who entered, then turned his head, glanced at the time on his phone, and refocused his attention on the television.

"Hehehe~ While the principal is away, we can watch programs on such a big screen whenever we want~" Yuki Judai gave the two teachers a bright smile, but his face was full of silly grins.

For him, emotional intelligence is a non-existent concept, and he would not change his behavior simply because the teacher discovered it.

Emotional intelligence? What's that? Can you eat it?

Professor Chronos & Coach Napoleon: "...If you want to watch TV, why don't you just watch it in your own room?"

What the heck? Coming to the principal's office to watch TV? Are you sure?

They glanced at each other, and both of them simultaneously wore speechless expressions.

Yusei: "...Heh, Fan has risen."

The Osiris Red TV was only available in the cafeteria and common areas, making it incomparable to other dormitories.

The two people who said these words were clearly subconsciously incorporating their own subjective thoughts without considering the actual situation.

At this moment, Judai Yuki also started complaining: "...Ugh? The TV in the Red Dorm is too small, and there are so many people crammed in there. There's absolutely no backbone to it! And Manjoume is lying around in his luxurious dorm pretending to be dead, refusing to open the door for us. We had no choice but to come to the principal's office to watch TV here."

"Speaking of which, today is the World Championship match of the Professional League..." Jianshan, who was standing to the side, suddenly looked enlightened as he clenched his right fist and pounded his left palm.

Professor Kronos & Coach Napoleon: "...Hmm? A championship match?!"

"Oh? I remember now, there seems to be such a thing..."

Lost in his anime, Yusei almost forgot about today's important event. Realizing this, he quickly pressed a button on the remote and switched the TV to a live broadcast channel.

As the scene changed, the interior of the giant dome arena at Seahorse Park was displayed on the big screen.

Curious about this, the two teachers hesitated for a moment, then gritted their teeth and squeezed onto the sofa with Youxing and the others.

...Whatever, the principal isn't at the Duel Academy anyway, so it doesn't matter if I'm just casual about it.