Chapter 855: New Semester
Chapter 855: New Semester
As they left the abandoned dorm of Duel Academy, Aiko was still in a daze. She couldn't comprehend how things had turned out this way.
Their original mission was to uncover the secrets of the Duel King, wasn't it? The legendary Duel King was rumored to have a secret facility on the island, conducting forbidden research into darkness. And Professor Cobra, who accompanied them to the academy, seemed to have ulterior motives, plotting something dangerous.
These two targets should have been their primary focus. Professor Cobra and Torikage Yuxuan should have been considered enemies.
But now, what's happening? Master Amon is leaving the dorm alongside Yuxuan, and their relationship seems more than just harmonious; they appear to be on excellent terms. Aiko can even tell that Master Amon holds this person in high regard.
Aiko, having grown up with Amon since childhood, is possibly the person who knows him best in the world. That's why she finds this situation so unbelievable—she can't recall Amon ever showing such an attitude towards anyone in the past.
"This trip to Duel Academy isn't just about us representatives from different schools," Amon said as they walked.
"Our leader is a professor from the Western Branch of Duel Academy, a man named Cobra. He's a former military man who later joined the academy as a professor.
His abilities are extraordinary, and there are rumors that he possesses some extremely dangerous powers."
Amon paused, lowering his voice.
"Some unverified intelligence suggests that it might be a spirit, a very powerful dark spirit."
Yuxuan raised an eyebrow.
The Gallum Corporation's intelligence network is impressive; they've even detected the presence of Yubel.
"I understand," Yuxuan nodded.
Amon was a bit surprised. He couldn't help but glance at Yuxuan a couple of times.
"You already know?" he asked with a slight smile.
"That's right. This island is the 'King's Domain,' and nothing that happens here can escape the King's notice. It seems I've been overly concerned."
Aiko: "..."
Is this really the Amon she knows?
She even began to suspect that during the brief communication outage, Amon might have been influenced by this person's indescribable evil power.
After leaving the grove, Yuxuan and his group bid farewell and returned to their dorm.
As she watched Yuxuan walk away, Aiko finally couldn't hold back and asked Amon, "What happened between you two in there?"
Amon glanced at her indifferently and then smiled, adjusting his glasses.
"There's nothing between us."
"Impossible," Aiko insisted. "I know you, Amon. You're not like that. Why are you cooperating with someone like him?"
Amon stopped in his tracks and looked at Aiko seriously.
"Because he helped me remember who I am and what I need to do. And he's the only person in this world capable of helping me achieve my goals."
Aiko was stunned.
What does Amon intend to do?
Amon smiled mysteriously, remaining silent, and then left without another word.
The next day, in the school hall.
"Welcome, new students," Principal Jiao Island said from the podium. "Each of you is an outstanding member of the younger generation."
It was a typical speech, not much different from the ones in the past two years.
However, the principal then continued, "Now, let's welcome the most outstanding new student representative to speak."
A beautiful girl stepped onto the stage and took the microphone.
Jida, sitting in the audience, raised an eyebrow. "Ah, it's her!"
His sidekick, Jianshan, leaned over and asked, "Big bro, do you know her?"
"Oh yeah, that was during my first year," Jida scratched his head. "This girl, Reiko Ayegumo, was a huge fan of Caesar Liang. She snuck into Duel Academy, hiding her age to meet her idol."
Jida explained, "After our duel, she returned to her own school."
"Wait, she should still be in middle school, right? How did she end up at Duel Academy?"
"Big Brother, you didn't know?" Shoutarou Marutou interjected. "Due to her exceptional performance, she successfully applied for grade skipping and was admitted to Duel Academy in advance."
"Eh?"
Jida, the academically challenged student who always hovered around the passing line, showed a look of admiration.
"That amazing?"
"And she was also the runner-up in the GX Tournament," Shoutarou added.
Wan Zhangmu, standing behind, hummed in reminder, "The champion is this big brother here."
Shoutarou scoffed, "If not for You Xuan and Big Brother not participating much, how could you be the champion?"
Read the original in the book!
Wan Zhangmu's face darkened, and he hummed heavily, but didn't refute.
He was so annoyed. The esteemed Wan Zhangmu was being looked down upon like this.
What was even more irritating was that what the other person said seemed to be the truth.
At that moment, Reiko Ayegumo was on stage, raising her small hand to take the oath.
"Teacher, we newcomers will respect the discipline of Duel Academy. We will always maintain the pride of being Duelists, respect our opponents, strive for self-improvement, and approach every duel with a positive mindset."
The oath for newcomers was fixed, but this year, many people in the audience showed strange expressions.
Everything else was fine, but the phrase "respect our opponents" in the oath seemed to be almost removable from the oath in today's Duel Academy.
If one were to explain why, it was, of course, due to the bad influence brought about by the yellow-clad master, whose name shall not be mentioned, over the past two years.
"There's one more thing to announce."
After the representative of the newcomers stepped down, Principal Jiao Island continued.
"Among the best academies that aim to nurture the world's top Duelists, I have asked the principals of each academy to arrange for the champion students from each academy to come to the headquarters for an exchange this year."
Upon hearing this, the audience became lively.
"Oh, the champions from various academies!" Jida was already excited. "Such amazing people are coming!"
"So, next, please welcome, the representative of Duel Academy's Eastern Branch, Amun Galam!"
Amun, wearing glasses, walked onto the stage amid applause, waving to the audience.
At the same time, he sent a hidden glance in You Xuan's direction, with a slight smile.
"The representative of Duel Academy's Southern Branch, Osin O'Brien!"
The mercenary with dark skin and a large nose walked onto the stage with a serious expression, his face emotionless, but his eyes as sharp as a falcon.
"The representative of Duel Academy's Northern Branch, Jim Crocodile Cook!"
Jim, dressed like a western cowboy, raised a crocodile in his hand and yelled, "Yeehaw!" as he entered the stage.
This, again, caused a commotion.
"What? Is that a real crocodile?"
"It's alive! I saw it, it's really alive!"
Principal Jiao Island: "Next, the representative of Duel Academy's Northern Branch, John Anderson!"
The entire audience started clapping again.
However, no one went up on stage.
Principal Jiao Island was momentarily embarrassed, maintaining a stiff smile.
Where was the person?
(End of Chapter)
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