Chapter 829: The Academy's Ghost Stories
Chapter 829: The Academy's Ghost Stories
In the dead of night, a man in a long coat arrived at Duel Academy's Western Branch, guided by Professor Cobra's mission.
As he stepped onto the campus, the professor's words before his departure echoed clearly in his mind.
"Remember, the Duel Academy is still nominally managed by Principal Jelly Island, but in reality, it's already become the territory of that Duel King."
"Once you're there, keep a low profile. Don't cause any trouble or draw unnecessary attention. If possible, avoid direct conflict with the Duel King. He's not my target, understand?"
The man in the long coat clicked his tongue.
To be honest, he was a bit dissatisfied with his employer's caution, as he personally craved a duel with the Duel King.
According to rumors, the Duel King was not only incredibly powerful but also had a peculiar fondness for collecting the decks of his victims. He had defeated various top-tier opponents, including invaders from outer space, resurrected ancient demons, and renowned high-level Dark Duelists from the underground world.
And without exception, each of these defeated opponents had their decks taken away.
But what about the items?
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Despite not fearing the Duel King, the man felt that this deal was not worth the reward, especially since he had to duel such an opponent. He didn't want to take on this task.
The man immediately approached the girl.
"Let's duel~"
According to the map, he should have already crossed the dense forest. Or at the very least, from here, he should be able to see the main building, which was the symbol of Duel Academy.
Is this really Duel Academy?
The man in the long coat retreated, his hair standing on end. He had never encountered such a bizarre situation in his life.
The girl remained expressionless, staring at him.
The Maiden in the Coffin slowly sat up and stiffly turned her head.
The man felt a bit down and checked the map.
It was these rumors that piqued the man's interest in this legendary King. He felt a connection with the King, sensing that they were of the same type of duelist.
Her features were so delicate that they almost didn't seem real, her skin was so pale it was nearly bloodless, and her large eyes and long eyelashes were frozen in a rigid expression, making her look like a doll.
So, he followed the girl, and the two of them walked through the forest, one after the other.
The petite figure slowly turned around.
A mournful female voice echoed.
The man had heard rumors about the abandoned dormitory at Duel Academy. It was said that many students had gone missing here, and there were numerous ghost stories circulating.
"In the end, she died and remained here forever. But she didn't disappear; her obsession with dueling was so strong that she always attracted more lost duelists to this place."
The style of the story was a bit different from what he had imagined.
As far as he could see, the surroundings were still a dense forest, not much different from where he had entered. The shadows of the trees in the night formed a vast net, as if trapping any living being who dared to venture into this forbidden land.
He shook his head to dispel the absurd thought.
The man breathed a sigh of relief.
The girl still didn't respond. But as they walked out of the forest, a dilapidated dormitory surrounded by a fence came into view.
"Oh, so you're a student here. I'm a maintenance worker from outside the school. The academy reported some equipment in need of repair. But I got lost in this forest and can't find the main building. Can you show me the way?" he lied.
The girl continued to speak in that ethereal voice.
"In the abandoned dormitory, there was once a girl who loved dueling."
The girl who had just led him was sitting up in the coffin!
He suddenly couldn't help but ask, "I need to go to the main building."
Are you sure this is the right direction?"
Having a local guide makes things much more convenient.
So it's no wonder that the man has such an abundance of rare cards.
The man frowned.
The man was taken aback.
He was just a little disappointed that his employer didn't allow him to actively confront the Duel King, and even if he did win, the employer wouldn't give him any additional compensation. This was because it would violate the employer's task requirements, and any actions taken would be considered his personal behavior.
Defeating strong opponents and taking their rare cards to become stronger has always been his style.
She was a girl.
At first, neither of them spoke, maintaining an odd silence. As they moved forward, the man began to notice that the trees seemed to be getting denser and taller. Conversely, the moonlight filtering through the tree canopy became dimmer, until it was almost nonexistent.
After taking a few more steps, he began to annoyingly realize that he seemed to have lost his sense of direction.
"This way, she can duel with them forever and ever."
"Yes, this is the right direction."
"Have you heard of the legend of the forbidden land of Duel Academy?"
"But she has no talent. The teachers look down on her, and her classmates make fun of her."
If only there were a student to guide him at this moment. As he was thinking this, he actually seemed to have spotted a figure in the forest.
Just as the man was about to feel a bit eerie, the girl slowly nodded. Then she turned around to lead the way.
"This is creepy."
As he spoke, the coffin actually opened by itself.
The atmosphere was also becoming strange. Outside the forest, there was the occasional sound of a caw, which made people think of funerals for some reason.
Could it be that outsiders don't know, but in fact, Duel Academy has been occupied by ghosts? Has it become a realm of the underworld? However, just as the "female ghost" with her hair loose and disheveled, was about to approach him with her Duel Disk.
The man in the long coat stared wide-eyed and took two steps back.
That's right, the girl thought of this and suddenly turned around to look at the girl who had been behind her.
The girl at that moment had her hair loose and disheveled, and her expression was exactly the same as the person who had risen from the coffin. She smiled cruelly as if sizing up her prey, and slowly raised the Duel Disk in her hand.
"But this is Duel Academy?"
The girl stared straight at him without speaking.
Unlike what he had imagined, Duel Academy, which was supposed to be the center of the Dueling world, was vibrant and full of life. But at this moment, the place gave him the feeling of a desolate island. The island was covered with dense and deep forests, and the cold moonlight shone down, casting a pale light that couldn't penetrate the dense layers of tree canopies. The mottled pale light fell on the ground, and the light spots swayed with the wind, like ghosts walking on the ground.
Even the man who had seen many grand scenes couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.
Suddenly, a hand lifted the "female ghost" off the ground, just like picking up a small chicken.
Then, he revealed a shocking smile towards the man.
And in the middle of the courtyard of the dilapidated dormitory, there was actually a transparent coffin? It was like a crystal-made, fantastical coffin, but the entire thing was transparent.
As the man in the long coat stepped onto the island and walked through the dense forest, he muttered.
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"Student! Student, wait a moment."
The girl's feet left the ground, and she kicked the air forcefully a few times. Then she gave up struggling, her face turned red, and she raised her head: "Master, what are you doing? I'm just doing my job."
"I just received a message, there was a little mistake. This guy isn't at your level."
You Xuan grabbed the disheveled-haired Alice and pulled her aside, chuckling.
"I didn't expect that Professor Cobra could actually invite such a reclusive master to come out of seclusion. I'll handle this personally."
(End of Chapter)
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