Osiris Red Dormitory.
"Judai! Did you hear? There are supposed to be new transfer students arriving at Duel Academy tonight!"
Marufuji Sho burst into the room, clearly excited, his footsteps heavy as he ran up to his roommate.
Yuki Judai, lying on his bed and casually organizing his Elemental HERO deck, looked up, startled.
"Eh? Transfer students? But didn't the entrance exams already finish a while ago?"
He blinked, confused. "How can there be new students now?"
Sho panted and nodded. "Yeah, that's what I thought too, but the rumor is pretty strong. They say one of them is actually ranked 50th on the Duel King Gold List!"
"Seonginoki or something like that."
Sho's voice was nearly trembling with excitement. "Can you believe it?! Another big-name duelist entering Duel Academy!"
Judai's eyebrows raised. "The Gold List, huh... if someone that high up is transferring in, that could be a really exciting duel."
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Elsewhere, in the Obelisk Blue Girls Dormitory – Hot Springs Area.
In the calming heat of the bathhouse, three female students soaked in relaxation, their voices echoing slightly in the mist.
"Asuka, did you hear? Word is we're getting new students tonight," said Misawa Junko, letting out a giggle.
"I wonder if they'll be cute. It'd be nice if someone like Manjoume-senpai transferred in again."
"Junko, stop fantasizing already," sighed Hayato Maiko.
"It's not about cute or not," Asuka Tenjoin murmured as she leaned back, "I heard one of the new transfers ranked 50th on the Duel King Gold List."
"A strong duelist joining us now—it's going to shake things up."
Junko pouted. "He might be top 50, but that still puts him behind you, Asuka. You're ranked 48th, remember?"
"You've got to duel him first and show him who's boss, or he'll end up like Judai and cause chaos."
Asuka smirked slightly. "If he's strong, I'll be happy to duel him."
She closed her eyes, letting the warmth wash over her.
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Meanwhile, at the Academy Dock.
Lights flickered across the stone path leading from the pier as a dark figure stepped off a small wooden boat.
Wearing a black coat and mask, the man glanced up at the enormous building looming over the coastline.
A Millennium Puzzle-shaped pendant gleamed on his chest.
This was Titan—duelist of shadows and agent of the Seven Stars.
"So, this is Duel Academy," he muttered.
"I hope this time I don't run into a freak like Yuki Judai again…"
He chuckled, half-nervously, half-mockingly.
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At the same time, in a helicopter bound for Duel Academy Island.
"We'll arrive in thirty minutes!" Hiroto Honda called back cheerfully from the cockpit.
"We've been flying forever," Jounouchi Katsuya grumbled, rolling his shoulders. "Finally!"
In the cabin, Yu Feng sat across from Mazaki Anzu and Mutou Yugi, who were also part of the ride.
After their friendly duels the day before, they had all agreed to travel together to the academy.
Yu Feng tapped into the system in his mind.
Sign-in system activated—current points: 500.
He confirmed the second-day sign-in.
[Ding! Second-day check-in complete! Bonus 500 points received!]
[Reward: Illusory God Duel Disk! Bonus Equipment: Black Combat Suit & Cloak of the Night!]
Yu Feng smiled. Perfect timing. I needed a new duel disk anyway.
A golden flash flickered outside the helicopter.
"Eh? What's that?" Anzu leaned toward the window.
From a shimmering crack in the clouds, a glowing golden scroll slowly descended, radiating arcane power.
"The Duel King Gold List… it's appearing again!" Yugi gasped.
"Is this about Southern Duel Academy again?" he added, frowning thoughtfully.
"Oi! Don't count out us guys from Domino City!" Jounouchi shot back.
"This time, we're not visiting—we're taking on the school head-on!"
Honda shook his head. "Yeah, yeah, just don't wreck the place."
Anzu turned to Yu Feng. "Hey, I bet you'll make the list. That guy Jounouchi couldn't touch you yesterday, and you beat him in one move!"
Yu Feng laughed nervously, scratching his cheek. "Let's hope I do."
"Look! It's starting!"
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[Duel King Gold List Update – Strength Ranking: 45th]
Name: Shirley Louboutin
Affiliation: Lublan Family (Card Design Conglomerate – Northern Satellite Region)
Deck Style: Floral Knight Archetype
Ranking Attributes:
Duel Pressure: 68
Counterplay: 60
Luck Factor: 60
Deck Synergy: 70
Defense: 62
Strategic Depth: 70
Total Score: 390
Rewards: +5 Defense / +5 Strategy | Random Synchro Card x2
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Northern Satellite Region.
"They're finally acknowledging duelists from the satellite?" a tall figure sneered.
Yego's sinister laugh echoed from the shadows.
"Lubran's heir is stepping into the spotlight."
"It's about time," muttered Rex Godwin, eyes narrowing. "Let's see how long before the Dragon Seal awakens."
"All preparations are on track," Yego replied, his expression unreadable. "The experiment begins soon…"