Jaden had gone to the docks at the appointed time just as the invitation had told him. It turned out that "The Exodus" as the boat was called was a small yatch. Jaden presented the man there with his invitation and they were off.

"We will arrive at Duelist Isle in approximately two hours, I hope you enjoy your ride on the Exodus."

Jaden wasn't able to get anything out of the captain about who the Card Master was, apparently he had just been hired for the evening to take Jaden to the island. Jaden did wonder where the other duelists were. Apparently they would be arriving on the island later. The ride to the island itself was a little… eerie.

"Gees, the fog is so thick you could cut it with a knife."

As the boat ride went on it went from foggy to a thunderstorm. Eventually a crescent shaped island became visible as lightening flashed across the sky.

"Welcome to Duelist Isle. And thank you for choosing the Exodus." said the captain.

Jaden ran through the rain along the stone path that stretched across the island until he came to a house that looked like a big old mansion.

"Well I guess this is the place." thought Jaden.

Jaden walked up to the front door and to ring the bell when…

"Jaden look out!" said Yubel.

Jaden looked up and saw a gargoyle falling down toward him in the lightning. He jumped to the side just in time so it missed him.

"Holy crap! Thanks for the save Yubel."

Jaden pressed the doorbell.

"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!"

"Oh my gosh! They're killing someone in there! Hey wait a minute."

He tried the doorbell again.

"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!"

"It would seem that The Card Master has a weird sense of humor." said the spirit Banner.

Soon the door was answered by someone who appeared to be the butler.

"Good evening we've been expecting you."

"Thanks." said Jaden walking in.

"You're the first to arrive; you are Mr. Drago Dragonavich, are you not?"

"Uh… Not quite. Jaden Yuki."

"I'm terribly sorry Mr. Yuki, but as you can see I'm visually challenged."

Jaden noticed the butler's folding cane, and that his eyes weren't focused. He was blind.

"So I see… I'm sorry that came out wrong."

"It's okay sir I'm used to it. Please excuse me while I close the door."

The butler pushed the door the wrong way so that the door was wide open.

"Um… Sir you…"

"I pushed the door the wrong way didn't I?"

"Yes."

This time the butler pushed the door the right way.

"Sorry about that. I'll show you to your room."

As they made their way upstairs Jaden asked the butler about the gargoyle that nearly fell on him.

"I'm sorry sir; this old house is falling apart."

(Yeah right)

The big hallways they walked across were filled with paintings and stone tablets.

"What are these things on the wall?" asked Jaden.

"These are artifacts the master has either brought back from his expeditions to Egypt, or that he has bought. You do know the game of duel monsters originated in ancient Egypt?"

"Yeah, I heard about it in school."

As they walked on Jaden didn't see anyone else in the house.

"Are there any other servants?" he asked.

"I don't know." said the butler "I've never seen anyone. Ah here we are."

"It's a little cold isn't it?"

"I've taken care of that Mr. Yuki. I've placed a nice cozy fire in your room."

When he opened the door Jaden saw that the bed was on fire, he rushed in, pulled down the curtains on the bed, and started to hit the fire until he put it out.

"I'm sorry it's a bit smoky, that old fireplace hasn't been used in years." said the butler.

"Well at least the bed will be warm." joked Jaden.

Suddenly…

"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!"

"Ah, that would be the doorbell." said the butler "I shall ring the dinner gong when dinner is ready. The master hopes that you and the others will enjoy it."

"What your boss doesn't eat with his guests."

"No, the master prefers to eat out. Now if you'll excuse me."

After the door closed Jaden sat down on the smoking bed.

"Wow, what a creepy guy. Why would anyone want to hire a blind butler?"

"Because he's very cheap." said Banner.

"I don't get it." replied Jaden.

"Well think of it this way, how does the butler know how much he gets paid?"