After leaving the hospital, Yusei decided to find some time to report to the university. After all, he was still a student at the Tokyo University, and never reporting in wasn't great.
Reporting was one thing, and actually attending was another matter.
But before that, Yusei planned to go to Tohru's world first to bring them back.
Through his contract, Yusei could sense that Kanna seemed to be in a state of tension.
As a carefree little dragon girl, Kanna usually only felt tense when there was no food, or when there was fighting going on.
"Nana, you go back first. I'm going to another world to pick up two dragons."
"Female ones?"
"Cough, that's not important."
Athena didn't say much else. She gently hugged Yusei and then left.
Using his contract with Kanna, Yusei directly opened a gate to the other world.
The dark portal was exactly the same as last time. This time, Yusei entered without any hesitation.
The Other World, Dragon Gathering Place.
At the dragon gathering place, a large group of dragons, both in human form and in their true forms, stood before a stone cave.
The cave was dark and deep, impossible to see into at a glance.
Standing at the forefront outside the cave was Tohru's father, the Emperor of Demise.
The Emperor of Demise exuded authority without needing to show anger. He looked at Tohru and Kanna in front of him and asked in a deep voice, "Are you truly prepared? Seeking power inevitably carries the risk of losing your life at any moment."
Tohru had heard the rumors about this cave since she was little, but thinking of Yusei's disappearance, she steeled her resolve.
"I am prepared."
Kanna was somewhat nervous, but her cute little face still showed determination as she said, "I... I am also prepared."
The Emperor of Demise nodded, not offering any words of caution about safety.
This was their dragon tribe's forbidden ground. One could gain great power inside, but it was accompanied by equal danger.
He himself was a powerhouse who had emerged from within.
"Good. As your father and king, I am proud of you."
The surrounding dragons also let out roars of admiration, encouraging the new generation's courage.
Tohru took a deep breath, held Kanna's hand, and prepared to enter. But just then, a gravitational force suddenly acted upon them.
"Bansho Ten'in!"
Just as their front feet stepped into the dark cave and their back feet were about to land, Tohru and Kanna were pulled back by Yusei using Bansho Ten'in.
However, for some reason, the moment Tohru and Kanna touched the black cave, it seemed to come alive.
Countless dark, deep dragon claws reached out towards Tohru and Kanna who were at the entrance.
It seemed that once you stepped into that cave, there was no turning back.
Either die inside, or emerge alive.
You had to enter.
Yusei snorted coldly. One hand used attraction, the other repulsion.
His left arm held Tohru and Kanna, whom he had pulled back, while his right hand burst forth with unparalleled repulsive force.
"Shinra Tensei!"
The black dragon claws seemed to crash into an invisible wall, all being repelled back.
The seemingly living dragon claws also seemed to realize that Yusei was not to be trifled with, and slowly retreated.
The Emperor of Demise looked somewhat surprised at the dark cave, then turned his astonished gaze to Yusei.
"Your sudden appearance aside, I didn't expect you to be able to repel the invasion of the Black Claws."
"Were you pushing them into a fire pit?" Yusei looked unfavorably at the Emperor of Demise.
"What nonsense are you spouting? I am Tohru's father. How could I push my own daughter into a fire pit? That is the dragon tribe's forbidden ground. Although dangerous, emerging alive grants great power."
"And if they die?"
"If they die, then there is nothing left." The Emperor of Demise said indifferently.
But for the dragon tribe, supreme power was what they pursued, not long life.
Yusei knew arguing with this Emperor of Demise was pointless, so he simply ignored him.
He was about to comfort the two 'shaken' dragon girls when a soft pressure immediately enveloped his face.
"Wah, Yusei! You're finally back!" Tohru directly clung tightly to Yusei, saying happily.
"Yusei." Kanna tugged at Yusei's clothes, looking at him with some grievance.
Yusei looked at the two dragon girls, feeling somewhat happy inside. It seemed they were doing okay.
"Alright, let's talk more at home." Yusei directly opened the spatial barrier back to the present world. He, Tohru, and Kanna disappeared from the dragon territory, leaving behind a bunch of dragons who hadn't yet reacted.
Soon, the entire dragon tribe became somewhat enraged. They believed Yusei was trampling on their dragon tribe's dignity.
Coming and going as he pleased! And he even took away two of their outstanding younger generation members!
The Emperor of Demise signaled for them to calm down. He thought for a moment, then stepped into the dark cave himself.
Upon entering the cave, the expected pitch darkness didn't exist. Instead, it was a realm filled with the scent of birds and flowers. Directly ahead stood a majestic and solemn palace.
The size of this palace seemed capable of shattering the very world, vast beyond measure.
Even the Emperor of Demise in his true form, prostrating before the palace, would feel his own insignificance.
"Every time I see the Lord's abode, I feel my own smallness." The Emperor of Demise sighed, then transformed into his true form and prostrated before the palace.
"Lord, Damocles pays his respects."
A long time passed with no response from the palace, but the Emperor of Demise showed no impatience, continuing to wait quietly.
Roughly another hour later, two girls dressed in ancient, magnificent robes appeared.
"The Lord is currently busy. State your business directly."
"Uh... It's nothing major. Just now, my daughter trespassed into this place but then regretted it and withdrew. I hope the Lord will not punish my daughter. If there is any punishment, please let it fall upon me."
"The Lord did not mind. Return." The girl on the steps said faintly.
The Emperor of Demise let out a long sigh of relief, slowly lowered his head, and gradually retreated from the place.
But at the last moment, he couldn't help but take another look at the vast palace, his eyes flashing with awe and worship.
He quickly averted his gaze. He knew he couldn't gaze upon this place for too long, or even his origin would be damaged.
But in the final glimpse from the corner of his eye, he inadvertently scanned the majestic plaque of the palace.
[Dragon God Temple]
At this moment, deep within this palace, in a huge, dark room, a massive golden eye slowly opened. Sensing something, it seemed somewhat reminiscent, but soon closed again, falling back into slumber.