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Chapter 1129: The Dragon Mark's Destiny
Chapter 1129: The Dragon Mark's Destiny
At the Law Enforcement Bureau.
Yuzuki, flanked by two guides, made his way to the top floor, where Warden Godwin was already waiting at the entrance to the rooftop.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Youxuan gave the two officers a slight smile.
"From here on out, it's all on me."
The two officers saluted and turned to leave.
Yuzuki approached him, rolling up his sleeve to reveal the Dragon Mark on his arm. "Did you call me here because of this?"
Youxuan glanced at his arm. Indeed, the intense battles in the Lucky Cup had accelerated the awakening, and now Yuzuki's Dragon Mark was permanently visible on his arm.
"You're right."
Youxuan nodded.
"Spanning five thousand years, the legend of the Red Dragon. You've already seen a glimpse of its power."
Yuzuki remained silent.
As a scientific genius from the Satellite Zone who once built a perpetual motion machine from scraps, Yuzuki had always been skeptical of supernatural claims. Like President Kaiba in the early days of Duel Monsters, he placed his faith in science.
However, much like the later President Kaiba, Yuzuki had repeatedly witnessed various supernatural phenomena, phenomena that science could not explain. These experiences had forced him to accept a reality that transcended known scientific boundaries.
The power of the Red Dragon had indeed manifested during his Duel with Jack, transporting them to a different dimension. The Duel had been influenced by forces beyond the norm, turning holographic images into real damage, and the King of Reversals was still in the Icu.
Not to mention the Shadow Marked and the Earthbound Gods that appeared that night. These realities compelled Yuzuki to accept the existence of forces that challenged his worldview.
"Throughout history, Dragon Marked and Shadow Marked have fought on this land", Youxuan said. "The Shadow Marked are the fated enemies of the Dragon Marked, people who possess the Souls of the Netherworld.
They are individuals who once died, but their strong wills were harnessed by the Lord of the Netherworld, bringing them back as living dead, burdened with the destiny to battle the Dragon Marked.
Whenever the Netherworld Gate is opened, the Dragon Marked and Shadow Marked engage in a battle that puts the entire world at stake."
"A battle that puts the world at stake?"
Yuzuki was surprised.
"Exactly", Youxuan said. "Five thousand years ago, such a battle occurred. Our predecessors, known as the Star People, harnessed the power of the Red Dragon's five avatars and engaged in a fierce battle with the Yeshen around the Netherworld Gate.
After the brutal conflict, the Red Dragon emerged victorious, sealing the Yeshen in the land of Nazca and closing the Netherworld Gate."
"Five thousand years", Yuzuki repeated.
"But if they've been dormant for five thousand years, why are the Yeshen and Shadow Marked awakening now?"
"Because of the perpetual motion machine", Youxuan said.
"The perpetual motion machine?"
"Indeed. Yuzuki, you should know that the perpetual motion machine in the city is not the first in human history." Youxuan continued, "The first perpetual motion machine was located deep in the Satellite Zone, in a restricted area.
A machine capable of generating endless positive energy, the allure of infinite energy was too tempting for the people of that time to resist. Seventeen years ago, when the control systems were not yet fully developed, the development team forcibly activated the first perpetual motion machine.
But this greed led to an irreparable tragedy.
The perpetual motion machine, which should have rotated in a positive direction, reversed, causing what is known as the 'Zero Point Reversal.' The once-unified Daimon City was torn in two, resulting in the present-day city of New Daimon and the Satellite Zone where you were born."
Yuzuki fell silent.
Of course, he knew all of this.
His father was one of the core developers of the first perpetual motion machine.
On the eve of the Zero Point Reversal, Dr. Immobile, who already knew the disaster was inevitable, placed the infant Yuzuki into a launch pod and sent his son away from the disaster's epicenter just before it struck.
As a result, Yuzuki, who should have been born in the Top Zone, was instead sent to the Satellite Zone and adopted by a woman named Martha. As the child grew, he discovered that his card skills were astonishing, faster than a bullet. Or rather, his card skills were astonishing.
In short, Yuzuki's backstory was at least eighty percent similar to that of a certain red-underwear-wearing hero who spends his days saving the world. Youxuan didn't believe there wasn't at least some element of homage.
"On the same day as the Zero Point Reversal, there was also a significant energy release in the Nazca Plateau, almost identical to the energy released by the perpetual motion machine", Youxuan said.
Yuzuki frowned. "Are you saying the awakening of the Shadow Marked was caused by the perpetual motion machine?"
"Partly, yes", Youxuan replied. "After five thousand years, the seal had already weakened. The old perpetual motion machine in the Satellite Zone will now serve as the new Netherworld Gate."
Yuzuki: "If we lose..."
"The laws of the Netherworld will dominate our world, and our world will be assimilated into Hell", Youxuan said calmly. "Awakening the Dragon Marked, defeating the Shadow Marked, and sealing the Netherworld Gate are the reasons for this year's Lucky Cup."
Yuzuki pondered for a few seconds before finally voicing the question that had been on his mind.
"You said there are five Dragon Marked, but the Lucky Cup only gathered four. No, even though there were only four people, the red dragon still appeared during my duel with Jack. In other words, the fifth person must have been there at the time."
Yuzuki looked up, directly into Godwin's eyes, as if trying to read his thoughts.
"The fifth person has always been you, hasn't it?"
Youxuan narrowed his eyes.
It wasn't surprising that Yuzuki would think that. Considering his actions so far and a few coincidences, it did seem that way.
The fifth Dragon Mark was indeed present during the Lucky Cup, but it wasn't a person—just an arm in a petri dish.
Of course, this wasn't something easy to explain, nor did it need to be clarified at the moment.
"I'm not", Youxuan shook his head. "But don't worry. If needed, the fifth person will appear... eventually."
With his answer and more questions, Yuzuki left.
However, not long after Yuzuki's departure, another Dragon Marked returned.
Aki Shizukana.
After being informed by a subordinate, Youxuan gestured for her to enter. Soon, Aki was brought before Youxuan once again.
Youxuan sat in his chair, his back to the window where the sun had just risen, and said calmly, "Miss Shizukana, you've returned. I believe you've seen what I left for you."
Aki: "..."
Though she didn't speak, her expression and the tear marks on her face spoke volumes.
She knew the truth.
"Then, what's your decision?" Youxuan asked. "Your answer? Did you come to try and kill me again, or for something else?"
Aki closed her eyes, her chest heaving as if making a difficult decision.
Finally, she opened her eyes and spoke softly.
"I accept your invitation."
(End of Chapter)
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