Chapter 23: The Meeting

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Clouds covered the black sky, an ear-piercing thunderstruck as the sounds of raindrops pattering on the windows' surface, drawing lines of lightning on top of a skyscraper.

In a neat corridor, a man stepped on the carpet with a heavy breath and knocked on the wooden doors softly.

"Please come in." Another spoke with a book in his hand. The gates opened by themselves and revealed the visitor under the light.

"Good evening, Mr Yamanaka. I deeply apologise for the disruption." The man stooped to a right angle and waited for his reply patiently.

"What disorganised your pace, Jun?" He took his glance from the book, then the speaker after placing down a cup.

"An electric letter, it is an email about the important appointment tomorrow."

"Oh well."

The lamp glows dimly on his grey light hair. He took a bite from his cup eye-closed. The caramelized and smoky taste spread into nostrils.

"Please continue."

"The CEO of Gaen wishes to push the appointment time to noon..."

"Therefore it will be lunch instead of breakfast?"

"Yes. Furthermore, he sincerely hopes to pay a visit to our company. But we only received the message just yet, and it is not possible to notify our staff or any guest..."

The man blinked his eyes. "I will greet him by myself."

"Mr Yamanaka, your schedule tomorrow is already rushed and full..." He worried.

"Because he wants to meet me privately." He folded his hands and nodded lightly.

"Please postpone all my other appointments and meetings to the next few days, if possible."

"Yes, they will be informed abruptly."

Thud.

After seeing the other bow and leaving the room in a hurry, he stared at the remaining coffee in the cup.

Chief executive officer of Gaen Financial Group, Gaen Kyoya.

Being one of the top companies in the market in Japan.

It was said, he is a wise decision maker, successfully expanding his company globally in recent decades.

It is not weird if he wants to meet the other competitors or ask for cooperation.

However, these are not his true intentions. The meeting tomorrow is just an excuse for something he planned in his mind.

The room blacked out as the lights went off, the ignite of the small candle was blown by the wind, and the purple lightning cracked and seemingly tore the sky apart by force. His glowing purple gazes synced with the violet lights in the room. He grinned with his lips curving upwards.

I'll see through my eyes, of that human.

The next day, on a road, a limousine passed by. A man in a neat uniform with red-crimson eyes, and white hair, rested his head on his hand and chuckled. As his fingertips tapped on the screen of the tablet, A woman with white hair turned her bright blue eyes at Kyoya.

"Master Kyoya. Is it necessary to investigate this company?" She voiced coldly.

"Does master Kyoya think this is associated with the exhibition and Golden Island incident?"

"You will understand when we arrive." He giggled, then spoke calmly with a confident smile.

She hid her doubts by staying silent. The traffic lights turned red from green horizontally.

"By the way, Sofia, have you brought the case?" Kyoya asked.

Sofia nodded and placed the metal storage on the frame, several corners were fastened, and the case was unlocked after a series of verification.

"I never thought I would be using it again. It should have ceased after the mass usage of V-Boards, nevertheless..."

He giggled. Inside the box, there was a deck of Buddyfight cards, with a mysterious black-coloured skin, a yellow eye-like figure on the scarlet crystal inserted on the surface of a dark deck case.

As the school bell rang, Morihito and his friends stepped into a shop with the title "Mikono Cafe".

"Is this the cafe that people are talking about? I can't wait to get a drink! It is so hot outside." Kai said.

"Welcome!" A girl with clipped long purple hair handed over six cups of water and menus. Her bell accessory waved as she approached.

"Thanks!" Kai's cup of water drained within a second and grabbed the menu.

"Oh, these all look delicious!" Xander commented with his saliva falling.

"So many Aibo students are here too." Morihito noticed.

"I am not surprised. This cafe is heavily being advertised by a quite famous PalTube channel." Kiyoshi commented.

"You mean that funny guy and the spiky dragon? Oh man, I love his videos! Have you watched 'The Summer Challenge"? Ran, ran, ga-wo!" The waitress chuckled as Kai mentioned.

"I never thought you were a fan." Kiyoshi giggled lightly. "Social media is too influential nowadays."

While they both were conversing, Morihito stared at the television and rested his head on his hand. It was broadcasting a programme about the chat with famous people.

"Mori, what are you watching?"

"Uh...it's nothing special." Morihito turned his head with a rapid rise and relaxed his shoulders.

"It is an interview with Gaen Kyoya. That's rare to see." Kiyoshi noted. Meanwhile, Morihito gazed at the television again.

It seemed to have a similar appearance to somebody I knew...

But who?

"Gaen Kyoya? Who is that?" Kai asked.

"Kyoya is the CEO of Gaen Financial Group. He is also our school's funder and a producer of core deck cases. But it was ceased due to the government's ban on Photon Metal in the recent decades." Kiyoshi explained.

"Our school's funder?! I never know that!"

"Remember the ship we were on when travelling to Golden Island..."

"No, no, no. Don't mention it!" Kai shook his head.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to." Kiyoshi said.

"Oh, don't mind it!" Kai laughed.

"Mori?" Kiyoshi patted Morihito's shoulder.

"AH! Yes? What were you two talking about?"

"Welp, we were..."

"Let me say it." Kiyoshi ceased Kai's sentence. "Morihito, we were talking about your...face shaped like a cheese pizza." He took a look at the menu and grinned.

"Really?" Morihito raised his eyebrows.

"HAHAHA–" Kai couldn't hold his laughter.

"That was a joke, we were talking about CEO Gaen Kyoya." Kiyoshi giggled. "You didn't listen right?"

"I didn't pay attention, haha." Morihito looked aside.

"Mori, seriously, are you okay? You looked tired." Kai worried.

"Today's class drained my energy, and that's probably because I couldn't sleep yesterday..." Morihito sighed.

"If you can't sleep in the mid-night, you can call me and we will have some Buddyfights until we sleep!"

"That will definitely make it worse..." Morihito drank the glass of water slowly.

"Have you all made up your mind?" The waitress approached them.

"A full-size cheese pizza like Mori's face, please!" Kai burst out laughing when saying so.

"Kai, what's wrong with you today?!"

Morihito coughed after almost splashing the drink on his face, and shouted in the reddish face. Kiyoshi followed Kai's laughter and giggled. The waitress stared at them with pure confusion and embarrassment.

A puffing sound could be heard from a distance, after a rapid knocking, the man rushed in.

"Mr...!" The man slowed his steps and said politely.

"Jun, follow me to the lobby, I will meet them individually." He ordered with his purple gazes directly into his eyes.

Huh? How did he know what I was going to report before I told him?

"Any questions?"

"No, I understand..." Jun replied promptly nevertheless.

The man stood up, took his suit and gazed at the mirror.

Whatever you are plotting, I will crash your plans, Gaen Kyoya.

"Please standby, Mr Yamanaka will arrive soon." A staff member bowed at Kyoya. "Do you mind if we check and keep your luggage during your visit?"

As the staff member almost reached his hands on the metal case, Sofia blocked and ceased his actions.

"We apologise, miss. But according to our policy, we must ensure the safety of all our employees and guests. Please understand..."

"No need, bring them in."

A voice from behind softly reminded him and thus stood back erectly.

"Mr Yamanaka, I am terribly sorry." At the same time, his manager discontinued him by slightly raising his hand.

"It is my pleasure to meet you, Mr Gaen." He greeted the two with a friendly smile.

This is the man that Master Kyoya is concerned about, Yamanaka Aki. Sofia thought.

"The traffic had delayed our time, especially in the hub of the city. I am glad you do not mind." Kyoya chuckled. Aki's eyes gleamed in dim purple as he spoke.

What a liar from a huge company.

Jun assisted the staff members to register the guests' information, while he glanced at Sofia in a flash.

She's more observant than I thought. I better keep an eye on her.

"Surely not. It must be a long journey for you two." He grinned. "How about enjoying the meals by our top-class chefs?"

"We appreciate your service. But it is too bad that we had ours before we stepped in." Kyoya replied.

Aki giggled. "No worries."

"Mr Yamanaka, let's take a visit around before the start of the discussion, shall we?"

"Of course. We'll begin at..."

"Some history and beliefs of the company?" Kyoya suggested.

"Right, please follow me." He accepted and Jun followed them quietly.

It is ridiculous that they didn't even pay attention to the official website before the visit.

Aki took the two to a long corridor. With gallery and description.

"'Revae' began around a decade ago, in the year 2043. With the idea of changing the world positively."

"We believe that technology can bring change to the lives of humans and monsters."

"Monsters?" Kyoya questioned.

"Indeed. In the past, humans often concentrated on their own and ignored the needs of other equal species. In fact, these monsters are becoming friends with us, and it is not rare to see such a relationship nowadays, yes?"

"You're talking about Buddyfight."

"Very well. I believe you both may have heard of the V-Boards, invented by the largest laboratory in Japan, one of the best selling products from our company that was launched 9 years ago." He continued and led the way.

"With the combination of virtual reality technology and the knowledge of engineering experts, we have created a better experience for Buddyfighters and monsters, without the concern of getting possible injuries. Not to forget to mention it solved the crisis of banning Photon Metal collection in Japan."

"So it overthrew the idea of a core deck case?" Kyoya suggested.

"You may say it is a 'revamp', or a 'revolution'..." He grinned. "Let's continue, shall we?"

After turning left out of the corridor and heading to the next floor, they came past an enormous room with numerous staff members.

"This is the staff lounge, where our employees can relieve their stress and recharge themselves."

They walked closer to the middle of the room.

"Demonic Beast, Gredel, attack the fighter!" One yelled.

"I take 2 damage...man, you are quite good at this!" The other one laughed in joy.

"There is also a Buddyfight stage here, interesting." Kyoya praised.

Aki led them to the upper observation room, where they watched until the very end of the fight. Kyoya grinned softly with satisfaction. Sofia observed them without a word, and Jun tried his best not to put his focus on Sofia.

That woman is chilling my bones...it is like the air is getting cold, when will her eyes get off on us?

Sofia turned her head for a bit when Jun glanced at her. Thus he shifted his eyes away. Sofia sighed silently afterwards.

That was close, she almost noticed me.

"Thank you for your tour. Mr Yamanaka, do you mind if we find a place to chat?"

"Yes. This way, please." Aki said promptly.

"You have heard of the Golden Island attack that happened recently, yes? Where the students of Aibo Academy were for a trip." Aki questioned.

Who would know, he was actually the sponsor of the event, interestingly.

"It was such a misfortune. The incident is putting the citizens into discomfort and a less sense of security, doubting the safety and control of the national police. Rumours and gossip are thriving all through the Internet and news."

"Oh well, it will become dull over time."

They kept their conversation going. While Jun had been staring at Sofia and Kyoya when they weren't aware.

"Mr Yamanaka, you may understand why we wanted to meet you."

"I wish I do."

"As I have been thinking since we chatted for a while..."

"Are you a fan of Buddyfight?"

"Um?" Aki giggled. "Surely I do. It must be the same for you too, Mr Gaen, and this is why we are here."

"Your words showed the passion of it, after all." Kyoya put on a smile. "Therefore, I have a final request."

"Yes?"

"Do you mind if we have a match?" Kyoya took and revealed his deck to Aki.

I see, that's why he acted that way.

If all he wants is to unveil my true strength.

Then everything he does will make a lot of sense.

If I refuse, this will make him doubt me.

There is no way I could avoid this fight.

"Of course. I would like to see Mr Gaen's playing too." Aki smiled softly.

"I am very glad you accepted." Kyoya did the same.

"Jun, prepare my deck." Aki ordered.

"Yes, Mr Yamanaka." He bowed swiftly.

"This is specific for private guests' uses." Aki explained and displayed a room with luxurious designs.

"Mrs Sakharov, please feel free to take a seat."

Sofia nodded. Jun traced her behind until he heard Aki call his name.

"Jun, I need you to be out for a while." He told politely.

What?! No, you mustn't!

This is such a huge misunderstanding, they have been spying on us ever since the entrance!

No, how could I doubt Mr Yamanaka's visions? There must be a reason, perhaps he already has a solution?

Jun nodded and made his way out of the venue.

"Has Mr Gaen ever experienced virtual reality?" Aki asked.

"Quite, but I am not a big fan." He chuckled.

"This room contains the most up-to-date version of V-Board."

"That's impressive." Kyoya spoke.

"When you put your deck on the V-Board, the system will start analysing and allow you to play the cards from it as well."

"So it is a copy from the original."

"Technically it is, but visually not. There are some new features as well, such as disabilities' assistance, AI instructions and environment improvement." Aki introduced."

"I can't wait to see with my eyes."

Aki and Kyoya placed their cards on the floating game board.

"Witness the power that rumbles in the sky. Luminize, Knights of Thunder."

"In order to solve the curse of Babel, I will become the last destroyer. Luminize. Wings of Demise!"

"Raise the flag." They said simultaneously.

"Dragon World." Aki revealed his flag, a red flag with a dragon icon in the centre.

"Dragon Ein." Kyoya spoke. He turned over the card with a three-headed red dragon.

"Dragon Ein?" Aki stared at Kyoya's flag and thought in a stun.

"It is a world that allows me to control the power of all dragons."

"So it's a world that dominates dragon species."

"I discard two of my hand cards and my life becomes 12. My gauge remains unchanged."

Dragon Ein

Type: Flag

You may use cards with "Dragon" in its attribute, and Generic cards.

Your initial hand becomes four cards, your initial gauge becomes two cards, and your initial life becomes 12!

"What a unique skill of a flag." Aki commented. He read the name of a card he revealed in the Buddy zone.

"Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne."

"Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka."

Aki [Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Kyoya [Life: 12/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 4]

"Host take the first bite?" Kyoya chuckled.

"I guess I have no choice but to take it?" Aki smiled. "Draw, charge and draw." He said calmly.

Aki's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 7]

Item: None

(No monsters on the field)

"Equip, Thunder Knights Banner."

Thunder Knights Banner

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Item

Attributes: Dragon, weapon

Power: 4000/ Critical: 2

[Equip Cost] [Pay 1 gauge]

When a monster on your field [Move, for this turn, all cards on your field get power2000 and defense2000!

Aki's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

(No monsters on the field)

He stretched out his right hand, a lance slowly formed with a long red banner and golden lightning patterns, known as the emblem of the Thunder Knights.

"Call to the left, Thunder Knights, Heavenly Bow Dragoarcher."

A red-scaled dragon picked his golden bow covered in a thunder banner. Its black cape and shiny silver armour are golden edges, shielding most of his body.

Thunder Knights, Heavenly Bow Dragoarcher

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Size 1 Monster

Attributes: Armordragon, Red Dragon

Power: 3000/ Critical: 1/ Defense: 3000

You may only call this card if there is a card with "Thunder Knights" in its card name on your field.

"Thunder Arrow" When this card enters the field, put up to one card with "Thunder Knights" in its card name from your deck into your hand, and shuffle your deck. "Thunder Arrow" only activates once per turn.

[Move]

"I activate Dragoarcher's ability, 'Thunder Arrow', I put 'Tempest Thunder Knights Formation' into my hand."

Aki's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

(L: Dragoarcher)

"Padron me, Mr Gaen."

He spun the lance and grabbed the handle in his hands, jumped off onto the middle of the stage and dashed forward, and waved the banner at Kyoya in an instant, the sharp knife of the spear scratched from his shoulders to the waist. The scar vanished after a short period.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 4]

Item: None

(No monsters on the field)

"Despite it being a virtual reality, the damage and motions are realistic and well-made." Kyoya said softly after the hit.

"Final Phase, set, Tempest Thunder Knights Formation."

Tempest Thunder Knights Formation!

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Impact

Attributes: Dragon

[Set]

When a monster with "Thunder Knights" in its card name on your field [Move, draw a card. This ability only activates once per turn.

The size of all monsters with "Thunder Knights" in their card names on your field is reduced by 1.

You may only [Set] one "Tempest Thunder Knights Formation!" on your field.

Aki's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(L: Dragoarcher)

"My turn ends here."

Kyoya's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3 (Charge)/ Hand: 5 (Draw)]

Item: None

(No monsters on the field)

"A pretty good start, isn't it?" Kyoya drew a card from the deck,

"Cast, Divine Dragon Creation."

Divine Dragon Creation

Worlds: Ancient World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon

[Cast Cost] [Pay 2 life]

Draw two cards. You may only cast "Divine Dragon Creation" once per turn.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 8/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 6]

Item: None

(No monsters on the field)

The winged dragon flew freely in the sky and raged. Two twinkling cards descended into the field.

"Sinister Symphony." Kyoya continued.

Sinister Symphony

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon

You may only cast this card if your flag is "Dragon Ein".

Choose and use one of the following two. You may only cast "Sinister Symphony" once per turn.

・Put up to one card with "Azi Dahaka" in its card name, and up to one "Dragon Throne" from your deck into your hand, and shuffle your deck.

・For this turn, all items on your field get [Penetrate] and [Double Attack].

This time, the violet sky trembled in crimson lightning vigorously. A card covered in dark purple aura landed, and Kyoya questioned with a soft smile.

"Mr Yamanaka. Have you ever imagined the boundary of the world?"

"That will be the void, yes?"

"Indeed, but that is only half corrected." He added. "The world is limitless and limited at the same time."

"Oh?" Aki blinked.

"The world is finite, but it expands itself infinitely."

"So it will never reach its end." Aki suggested.

"Isn't the world just like us?" Kyoya giggled. "We always see the limit of ourselves without trying to break through, with the fact that the possibilities of ours are infinite. We are the ones who give up trying and searching for ourselves."

He grinned. "There is one man I know...who pushes beyond the limits endlessly, his power is as wide as the sky."

"I wonder if you have the same vision as I do. Witness the breaking of the limit, I set, Dragon Throne." Kyoya declared with a firmer tone.

Dragon Throne

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon

[Set] (This card remains on the field.)

You may only cast this card if your flag is "Dragon Ein".

You may put monsters of up to a total of size 4 on your field.

This card and items on your field cannot be returned to hand, nor destroyed.

The ability of this card cannot be nullified.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 8/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]

Item: None

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(No monsters on the field)

A throne with a three-headed dragon with open wings. The seat and the carpet were blood red. Its clawed hands gleamed on the armrest and the ruby talon stabbed into the floor.

"I call Abyssgate to the left. To its effect, I discard one of my hand cards and gain 1 gauge. Then I can put Azi Dahaka into my hand."

Spawn of the Demonic Dragon, Abyssgate

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Size 0 Monster

Attributes: Dragon, Deity

Power: 2000/ Critical: 1/ Defense: 1000

When this card enters the field, you may discard a hand card. If you do, put the top card of your deck into your gauge, put up to one "Dragon Throne" or size 3 or greater monster with "Azi Dahaka" in its card name from your deck to your hand, and shuffle your deck.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 8/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 4]

Item: None

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(L: Abyssgate)

A dragon with tiny skeleton wings, yellow eyes and two long clawed tails at his back appeared after a gleam of light formed at Kyoya's left. Its short legs landed securely as it fanned its wings rapidly.

"The rebirthed demonic dragon, the evil deity of the destruction of the old world. Take the sins and disasters, appear before me, in the form of the dragon deity! Mark of Transgression, Azi Dahaka 'SYS'!"

The stage began to rumble. A mysterious mist covered the field, as the centre absorbed all the smoke and sparkled in green, six dazzling eyes and two more enormous eyes underneath gleamed simultaneously. The beast did a low growl, they repeated throughout the stage, eventually breaking through the fog after a stunning roar.

A black and green scaled dragon revealed its presence with sharp unguis and fangs and tremendous dark wings with two claws on each side. Its centre was a mouth, guarded by some long ribs in the outermost part. Its snake-long three heads with seven blades on each almost reached the ceiling of the room.

This is his buddy monster, Azi Dahaka...not even his true form. Aki gave it a stare.

Mark of Transgression, Azi Dahaka "SYS"

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Size 4 Monster

Attributes: Dragon, Deity

Power: 10000/ Critical: 2/ Defense: 10000

[Call Cost] [Put a card from your field into the drop zone Pay 3 gauge]

When this card is destroyed, you may pay 1 life. If you do, equip up to a total of two items with "Aqulta Gwaneff" in their card names from your hand and deck. If you looked in your deck, shuffle it. This ability is also treated as an ability of "Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka".

[Triple Attack]

Kyoya's field

[Life: 8/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 3]

Item: None

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(C: Azi Dahaka SYS)

"Dragoarcher, move to the centre!" Aki commanded and the dragon hopped to the area.

"To the effects of Thunder Knight Banner and set impact, I draw one card, Dragoarcher gains 2000 power and defense."

"Please do not forget that Azi Dahaka 'SYS' has 10000 power." Kyoya grinned.

"Dragoarcher is clearly underpowered even with the boost." Aki laughed lightly.

Tempest Thunder Knights Formation!

When a monster with "Thunder Knights" in its card name on your field [Move, draw a card. This ability only activates once per turn.

...

...

Thunder Knights Banner

When a monster on your field [Move, for this turn, all cards on your field get power2000 and defense2000!

Aki's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: Dragoarcher)

"Azi Dahaka 'SYS', attack the centre." Kyoya ordered.

The dark dragon overshadowed Dragoarcher. It raised its claws and aggressively stomped on him without a thought.

Aki's field

[Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(No monster on the field)

"Double attack." Kyoya waved his hands in a two-beat pattern like conducting.

Azi Dahaka showed its fangs and slashed its talon at Aki. Aki raised both of his arms and braced for the attack.

Aki's field

[Life: 8/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(No monster on the field)

"Triple attack." Kyoya smiled calmly.

Azi Dahaka waved its wings after a growl, it stabbed the claws at the fighter without mercy. Aki stepped backwards and was forced to kneel with one of his legs.

Aki's field

[Life: 6/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(No monster on the field)

"That was wonderful, it is rare to see one holding such much power." Aki commented with a giggle while gradually standing up.

"I charge and draw. Call to the left, Thunder Knights, Broadsword 'Withshield'. Call, Veteran Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne!"

Veteran Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Size 2 Monster

Attributes: Armordragon, Gold Dragon

Power: 6000 / Critical: 2 / Defense: 6000

[Call Cost] [Put a monster from your field into this card's soul Pay 1 gauge]

All monsters on your field get [Move].

When a monster with "Thunder Knights" in its card name on your field attacks, for this turn, that card gets [Double Attack].

[Soulguard]

A dragon on a gold scale has glorious wings like an eagle. His bright armour protected him, as strong as a fortress. On the top of his helmet, there were two red and yellow thunder respectively. He stabbed the flag of Thunder Knights into the ground firmly, holding a lightning shaped sword with a star emblem in his right hand.

Aki's field

[Life: 6/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(L: Veteran Kommandeur Fahne (1 soulguard))

"The leader of thunder, show your presence. I call to the centre, Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne!"

Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B"

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Size 2 Monster

Attributes: Armordragon, Golden Dragon

Power: 5000 / Critical: 2 / Defense: 5000

[Call Cost] [Pay 1 gauge Put the top card of your deck into its soul]

All cards with "Thunder Knights" in their card names on your field cannot be destroyed or returned to hand, and their abilities cannot be nullified by your opponent's card effects.

When a monster on your field [Move, for this turn, all cards with "Thunder Knights" in their card names on your field get power10000, defense10000, critical2, [Penetrate] and [Double Attack]! This ability only activates once per turn.

[Move] [Soulguard]

The dragon looked exactly the same as each other. But instead, the cape on his waist and armour were in white and shiny silver. Its helmet has one golden in the centre and two red thunder on each side. He held the symbol and owned the power to lift his allies' spirit, the Thunder Knights' banner.

"Two size 2 monsters?" Sofia murmured.

"It seems he also found his way to break the limits." Kyoya smiled.

Aki's field

[Life: 7/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 4]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(L: Veteran Kommandeur Fahne (1 soulguard)) (C: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

"I gain 1 life due to the Buddy gift. I move Veteran Thunder Knights Leader Kommandeur Fahne to the right and Kommandeur Fahne (Re:B) to the left. All the cards on my field get 10000 power and defense, 2 critical, Penetrate ability and double attack. In addition to Thunder Knights Banner and Tempest Thunder Knights Formation, all cards gain 4000 power and defense, and draw one card."

Aki's field

[Life: 7/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(L: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B") (R: Veteran Kommandeur Fahne)

"Veteran Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne, attack Azi Dahaka!"

As Aki commanded, the winged golden dragon raised its sword and pierced the black dragon abruptly. Azi Dahaka attempted to grab him with its claws, but it failed. The golden dragon flew backwards when the slash barely scratched on the armour. His eyes blinked and stared at the bottom of his enemy. The dark dragon warned him with a roar and another slice. In the next moment, Kommandeur Fahne slid down, held his sword in both hands and charged it with sparkling thunder, doing a rapid uppercut from the under to the back of the dark dragon, which its body was broken down into pieces after the electricity went through.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 4 (penetrate)/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 3]

Item: None

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(C: (destroyed))

"That's brilliant. You managed to destroy Azi Dahaka." Kyoya clapped lightly.

"It won't end that easily, right?" Aki remained undisturbed.

"Exactly. You are catching up with my pace." Kyoya grinned.

"When Azi Dahaka 'SYS' is destroyed, I can pay 1 life and equip these two items from my hand and my deck. Equip, Demonic Demise Sword and Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff!"

Mark of Transgression, Azi Dahaka "SYS"

...

When this card is destroyed, you may pay 1 life. If you do, equip up to a total of two items with "Aqulta Gwaneff" in their card names from your hand and deck. If you looked in your deck, shuffle it. This ability is also treated as an ability of "Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka".

Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Item

Attributes: Dragon, Weapon

Power: 12000/ Critical: 6

You may not equip this card other than by the ability of "Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka".

For this turn, nullify the [Soulguard] of monsters this card attacks.

[Counter] [Act] If your opponent's card attacks you alone, nullify the attack.

Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Item

Attributes: Dragon, Weapon

Power: 10000/ Critical: 3

You may not equip this card other than by the abilities of "Mark of Transgression, Azi Dahaka 'SYS'".

If you have this card equipped, you may put this card and a "Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff" on your item area.

[Counter] [Act] If you are being link attacked, discard a hand card and pay 1 life. If you do, nullify the attack.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 3/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 2]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(No monster on the field)

"Dual wielding..." Aki mumbled.

This man is able to wield the power of destruction and creation at the same time.

"Kommandeur Fahne, attack Mr Gaen."

The dragon nodded. It wielded the red banner at Kyoya. However, the indescribable pressure from him ceased his attack.

"The attack stopped?" Aki questioned himself.

"Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff. It nullifies all the attacks which attack me alone."

"Then I will do a link attack with Kommandeur Fahne."

"I cast, Disaster Palace. For this turn, all cards on my opponent's field cannot link attack. I can also draw one card."

Disaster Palace

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon, Enhance

You may only cast this card if your initial flag is "Danger World" or "Legend World" or "Darkness Dragon World" or "Dragon Ein".

[Counter] Draw a card, and choose and use one of the following two. You may only cast "Disaster Palace" once per turn.

・[Stand] all items on your field.

・For this turn, all cards on your opponent's field cannot link attack.

"It seems my attacks won't work anymore. Take your turn, Mr Gaen." Aki said politely.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 3/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 2]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(No monster on the field)

"I charge and draw. Cast, Sky Dragon Divinity."

They heard the doors of the sky bang after the trumpet and birds singing. From the gaps, it could be seen that several white dragons wandered in the clouds. Two cards coated in light descended into Kyoya's hands after the entrance closed.

Sky Dragon Divinity

Worlds: Ancient World, Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon, Draw, Guardians

You may only cast this card if you have ten or less cards in your drop zone.

[Cast Cost] [Pay 1 gauge Pay 1 life]

Put three cards from your drop zone on the bottom of your deck in any order. If you do, draw two cards. You may only cast "Sky Dragon Divinity" once per turn.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 2/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 3]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(No monster on the field)

"Cast, Abyss Gegea. I can buddy call without paying its call cost. Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka!" Kyoya placed the cards on the board confidently.

Abyss Gegea

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon, Summon

You may only cast this card if a "Dragon Throne" is on your field.

[Counter] Call up to one monster with "Azi Dahaka" in its card name from your hand or drop zone without paying its [Call Cost, and for this turn, that monster cannot be returned to hand or [Rest] and its abilities cannot be nullified by your opponent's card effects.

Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka "Re:B"

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Size 4 Monster

Attributes: Dragon, Deity

Power: 10000/ Critical: 3/ Defense: 10000

[Call Cost] [Put a card from your field into your drop zone Pay 3 gauge]

When this card is destroyed, put this card into the soul of up to one spell on your field, and equip up to one "Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff" from your hand or deck. If you looked in your deck, shuffle it. This ability is also treated as the ability of "Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka".

When an item on your field attacks alone, if this card is in the soul of "Dragon Throne", it attacks all your opponent's monsters and your opponent instead, and for this turn, that item gets power10000 and [Triple Attack].

[Quadruple Attack]

Kyoya's field

[Life: 3 (Buddy gift)/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 2]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne

(R: Azi Dahaka)

Azi Dahaka has a similar appearance as his "SYS" form. The only difference is Azi Dahaka is a crimson dragon with red wicked eyes.

"I will do a link attack with Azi Dahaka."

"There is no urgency, Mr Gaen. I cast Dragobond on Veteran Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne. Kommandeur Fahne move to the right and Veteran Thunder Knights Leader move to the centre. To its effects, I draw one card. All cards on my field get 14000 defense. " Aki moved the cards in a flash.

Aki's field

[Life: 7/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: Veteran Kommandeur Fahne (1 soulguard)) (R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

Dragobond

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Gold Dragon

You may only cast this card if you do not have a monster on your center.

[Counter] Choose a monster on your field. For this turn, the next time the chosen monster would be destroyed, you gain 2 life, and it remains on the field.

Azi Dahaka and the white blade ripped off the gold dragon. Despite several cuts, as the yellow aura glowed, the wounds sealed themselves and regenerated.

Aki's field

[Life: 9/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: Veteran Kommandeur Fahne (1 soulguard)) (R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

"I link attack on the centre with Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff. For this turn, the soulguard of monsters that these card attacks are all nullified."

The crimson-clawed beast slammed on the centre. The red eye of the sword glinted like a ruby. With one swing, the floor cracked into half along with the gold dragon's chest.

Aki's field

[Life: 9/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: (destroyed)) (R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

"Azi Dahaka, triple attack." The monster replied with a snarl and grabbed Aki into the walls.

Aki's field

[Life: 6/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

"Quadruple attack." Kyoya commanded. The red eyes stared into Aki coldly and approached him with paws.

"Green Dragon Shield." Aki raised the shining card. It transformed into a barrier with the face of the green dragon outwards and bounced the red dragon backwards.

"I guess I have to wait for another move." Kyoya smiled pleasantly.

Aki's field

[Life: 7/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 4]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

"Draw, charge and draw. I pay 1 gauge and 1 life. I call to the centre position, Thunder Knights Vice Captain, Goldion Halberd."

Thunder Knights Vice Captain, Goldion Halberd

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Size 2 Monster

Attributes: Armordragon, Red Dragon

Power: 6000 / Critical: 2 / Defense: 6000

[Call Cost] [Pay 1 gauge Pay 1 life]

When this card [Move] to your centre, destroy a monster on your opponent's field.

[Move]

Goldion Halberd is a red dragon which held two cross-like golden spears. He had silver and golden armour, a full helmet with four large horns and two gold-edged Thunder Knights banners on his shoulders.

Aki's field

[Life: 6/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 4]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: Goldion Halberd) (R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

"I move Kommandeur Fahne to the left and Goldion Halberd to the right." Aki added one card from the deck into his hand. "Goldion Halberd, attack Azi Dahaka."

Aki's field

[Life: 6/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(L: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard)) (R: Goldion Halberd)

Goldion Halberd wielded his spears and did several slashes with cross markings on the massive crimson dragon. Azi Dahaka was destroyed upon the slices.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 3/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 2]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka)

(R: (destroyed))

That monster was placed into a spell instead of the drop zone? Aki thought.

Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka "Re:B"

When this card is destroyed, put this card into the soul of up to one spell on your field, and equip up to one "Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff" from your hand or deck. If you looked in your deck, shuffle it. This ability is also treated as the ability of "Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka".

...

"Goldion Halberd has a double attack for this turn." The cards of Kommandeur Fahne and Goldion Halberd on the V-Board were turned horizontally at the same time after Aki's words.

"Cast, Disaster Palace." Kyoya revealed the card on his field and added a card to his hand. Kommandeur Fahne and Goldion Halberd were forced to kneel due to the sudden immense pressure on them.

"The same card again..." Aki mumbled.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 3/ Gauge: 2 (Charge)/ Hand: 3 (draw)]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka)

(No monsters on the field)

"Operative, Sphere." Kyoya placed the card on the left gently.

Operative, Sphere

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Size 1 Monster

Attributes: Thunder Empire, Dragon

Power: 4000 / Critical: 1 / Defense: 1000

"Secret Operation" When this card enters the field, put the top card of your deck into your gauge, and you gain 1 life! Then, if you have two or more different world names of cards on your field, draw a card. "Secret Operation" only activates once per turn.

A bluish-purple dragon with a bandit disguise set up the device for spying and located the enemies, doing a salute at Kyoya after completion.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 4/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 3]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka)

(L: Sphere)

"Cast, Linkdragon Order's Links. I put the top three cards into my gauge, and I gain 1 life." Two cards from the deck were discarded into the drop zone area.

Linkdragon Order's Links

Worlds: Ancient World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Linkdragon Order

[Cast Cost] [Drop the top two cards of your deck]

[Counter] Choose and use one of the following two.

・Put the top three cards of your deck into your gauge, and you gain 1 life!

・Destroy a monster on the field!

Kyoya's field

[Life: 5/ Gauge: 6/ Hand: 2]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka)

(L: Sphere)

"I pay 3 gauge. Call, Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka!"

Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Size 3 Monster

Attributes: Dragon, Deity

Power: 15000/ Critical: 2/ Defense: 12000

[Call Cost] [Put a card from your field into your drop zone Pay 3 gauge]

All cards on your field cannot be [Rest] by your opponent's card effects

When this card is destroyed, look at the top three cards from your deck, put one from among them to your hand, and put the rest on the bottom of your deck in any order.

[Counter] [Act] You may pay 1 life. If you do, [Stand] all items on your field. This ability only activates once per turn.

[Move] [Triple Attack]

Kyoya's field

[Life: 5/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 1]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka)

(L: (in drop zone)) (R: Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka)

The reincarnated form of Azi Dahaka had a similar look as Azi Dahaka "SYS'', with darker and tougher dragon scales. There are eyes on the dragon's wings and at the back of his long claws, It had a giant ring of yellow sorcery mark behind it.

"I cast Dragobond on Goldion Halberd and move to the centre. Kommandeur Fahne move to the right. Goldion Halberd can destroy a monster on the opponent's field when being moved to the centre."

Kyoya followed and placed Azi Dahaka into the drop zone. Then said calmly. "When Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka is destroyed, I can add one of the top three cards into my hand."

Thunder Knights Vice Captain, Goldion Halberd

...

When this card [Move] to your centre, destroy a monster on your opponent's field.

[Move]

Dragobond

Worlds: Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Gold Dragon

You may only cast this card if you do not have a monster on your centre.

[Counter] Choose a monster on your field. For this turn, the next time the chosen monster would be destroyed, you gain 2 life, and it remains on the field.

Thunder Knights Leader, Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B"

...

When a monster on your field [Move, for this turn, all cards with "Thunder Knights" in their card names on your field get power10000, defense10000, critical2, [Penetrate] and [Double Attack]! This ability only activates once per turn.

Aki's field

[Life: 3/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5 (Effects of Set Impact)]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: Goldion Halberd) (R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (1 soulguard))

Kyoya's field

[Life: 5/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka) (R: (destroyed))

"As Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka is in the soul of Dragon Throne, all items on my field get 10000 power and triple attack. It attacks all monsters and the fighter at the same time."

Triple attack for both items...there is no way I can survive two more hits of his attacks. Aki thought to himself and chuckled.

Kyoya wielded his white blade and slashed in the air a few times. Invisible energy was cast from the sword, stabbed at the monsters right away and went straight into Aki's face.

Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka "Re:B"

...

When an item on your field attacks alone, if this card is in the soul of "Dragon Throne", it attacks all your opponent's monsters and your opponent instead, and for this turn, that item gets power10000 and [Triple Attack].

Aki's field

[Life: 5 (Dragobond)/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: Goldion Halberd) (R: Kommandeur Fahne "Re:B" (0 soulguard))

"Cast, Abyss Gegea. I can call any Azi Dahaka from the drop zone without cost. Be reborn, Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka!"

Abyss Gegea

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Spell

Attributes: Dragon, Summon

You may only cast this card if a "Dragon Throne" is on your field.

[Counter] Call up to one monster with "Azi Dahaka" in its card name from your hand or drop zone without paying its [Call Cost, and for this turn, that monster cannot be returned to hand or [Rest] and its abilities cannot be nullified by your opponent's card effects.

Kyoya greeted the glowing eyes from the dark mist with open arms. While he stared at Aki with a quick gaze.

Kyoya's field

[Life: 5/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 1]

Item: Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff Deity Sword of Creations, Aqulta Gwaneff

Set Spell: Dragon Throne (Azi Dahaka) (R: Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka)

Half an hour ago in the corridor of the Revae company.

"Master Kyoya." Sofia searched her pocket and handed over the dark deck case. She added. "The metal case was taken by the staff."

"That's fine. We have everything we need here." Kyoya replied with a satisfied smile.

"Sofia, in case we failed..."

"We need to wipe out the memories of his and anyone who knew about today's meeting."

"Keep it with you, for now." He grinned. "When the time comes, read his past memories."

"Yes, master Kyoya." She replied emotionlessly.

The truth will be revealed at this moment.

"Disaster force, activate."

Kyoya whispered to the air softly with a smirk and a flow of energy went into his body. The crimson eye on top of the deck case gleamed in the violet aura, but it wasn't noticeable in the pocket.

"Double attack."

Kyoya raised his sword and did a grand slash attack on Aki's field. Every monster in his area was shattered, with no card pieces remaining. The cut crashed into Aki's waist and made him lose his balance. He went backwards for a few steps and held his wounds.

"...?!"

Aki's field

[Life: 2/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 5]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(C: (destroyed)) (R: (destroyed))

"Triple attack." Kyoya grinned and put the blade near Aki.

"Cast, Blue Dragon Shield!" Aki said. The sword stabbed at the blue gleaming barrier.

Aki's field

[Life: 2/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 4]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(No monsters on the field)

There is something weird in him, all of a sudden...like a source of strength. I cannot tell.

"Great Demonic Dragon of Reincarnation, Azi Dahaka, allows me to pay 1 life and stand all the items of my field. But it seems I won't be able to use this effect today either." Kyoya smirked.

He stabbed the white sword into the ground and held another in black. He placed his fingers onto the grip firmly and grasped. After the blink of his gaze, the purple energy flew into the blade immensely and unstopped. His lips shut tight and the corners of his mouth curved lightly, then processed to release the force along with the quick slash. The tiles on the ground were ripped off one by one as they came upon, leaving a trail of cracks, eventually hitting Aki and the walls behind him.

Aki's field

[Life: 0/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 4]

Item: Thunder Knights Banner

Set Impact: Tempest Thunder Knights Formation

(No monsters on the field)

As the V-Board deactivated, the virtual background and ground vanished. Sofia stood up from her seats and approached Kyoya. She took the dark deck case and was ready to reveal it to her master until Kyoya blocked her with his arm.

"That was a spectacular fight, Mr Gaen." The figure walked near him by clapping and saying in an amiable tone.

Kyoya watched his front with wide gazes, the air seemed to freeze around him. He did not expect Aki to endure the last hit. Nevertheless, Kyoya stayed silent and put on a smile instead.

"It was unfortunate. You were at the edge to defeat me." Kyoya said.

"There is no regret. It is my honour to battle you." Aki replied and giggled. "The end of the fight is always a surprise."

"Thank you for spending time with us today. But it is about time for us to leave, too." Kyoya gave Aki a handshake. "If there's any chance, let's have another match."

"I gratefully welcome that." Aki smiled softly. He opened the entrance for Kyoya.

"Then, we'll see." Kyoya followed the staff and left the private guest room with Sofia quietly.

"Mr Yamanaka!!" A panting voice shouted throughout the corridor. "What was that enormous sound?! Is everything fine?"

"AAAAAH–" He screamed as he turned around.

"I...I don't think my heart is beating...I don't think my mind is working..." He murmured, he munched on his arm and jogged in the same place.

"Mr Yamanaka, you have to leave now!" Jun reacted and brought Aki out of the room.

"The V-Board had an error and it seems it caused some overload." Aki explained.

"A device error?! We are checking the fight records as quickly as possible, please wait by."

Jun rushed to pass his words to the other staff. Before he left, he ran backwards and shouted.

"How-how about the guests?! Where did they go?"

"They just left, a moment ago. Don't worry, they are safe."

"I...I am glad they are..."

The man closed the door for the limousine and it drove away.

"Master Kyoya, the thing we just saw..."

He wasn't injured even though the cards were turned into reality by the "Disaster Force". It is the first time we had such a situation.

Could he also be a Disaster Force user or perhaps a...

No, that's not possible. He doesn't have any core deck case. There is no way he could use the power.

Then what was the force that overpowered both forces and protected the user from damage?

"Let's put it aside for now. It is best for us not to interfere. We cannot risk ourselves to investigate." Kyoya said calmly.

"Sofia, pass me the phone." He commanded and she nodded.

In a private office, the phone showed an incoming call from an anonymous user.

"Tasuku, we have a call." A small flying green dragon picked up the phone with his paws and handed it over to his buddy. The man grinned at the tiny dragon as he received it.

"From who?" He asked and took a look at the screen.

"Anonymous call?" Tasuku hesitated to pick up the call and answered nevertheless.

"Good afternoon, Ryuenji Tasuku. Or should I now call you, 'commissioner Tasuku'?"

"Gaen Kyoya?" Tasuku became alert to the caller.

"It has been a while since we spoke."

"What is your purpose here...?"

"Take it easy. This is not a threat or something, but rather a 'hint'."

"A hint?" Tasuku listened to his words carefully.

"Indeed, a hint that you have been looking for to solve an unsolved case of laboratory explosion in the hub of Japan."

Does he mean by the incident that happened around five years ago...?!

"If you want to seek out the truth, 'Revae' is the answer."

"Why should I trust you? Also, why are you telling me all of this all of a sudden?" He yelled and Jack gazed at him.

"There's no why. It is all up to you whether to grasp the answer or not."

Beep–

The call was hung up. Tasuku stared at the windows unsettlingly and gave a worried sigh.

In Tokyo Buddyfight Laboratory, a figure walked by. He entered a research room with several scientists and researchers. In the centre, there is a tremendous gate linked with countless wires and other devices.

"Mr Yamanaka, sorry to keep you waiting."

"How is the progress?"

"The machine is mostly finished. But we need a few more months for testing and experimenting for stabilization. Then it should be ready to use."

"Very well. I am looking forward to better progress."

He gave a soft grin. His eyes gleamed in dazzling purple after the blink.

Soon, the world I sought will be accomplished.

[To be continued...]

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'Mini-Buddyfight Talk!'

"Hello Everyone! Nice to meet you all! I am your host Brave Fist, Red Dragon! And also Pirate Dragon, Wind Dragon and Frost Dragon!"

Pirate Dragon added. "For every chapter that ends, we will have a little talk about the strongest card of the chapter! Oh!! We have a special guest for today too! Please welcome Mr Gaen!" The dragons clapped for the guest.

Kyoya grabbed the mic and spoke, with six glowing red eyes in a dark aura behind him. "Today's card is Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka."

Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka "Re:B"

Worlds: Darkness Dragon World

Type: Size 4 Monster

Attributes: Dragon, Deity

Power: 10000/ Critical: 3/ Defense: 10000

[Call Cost] [Put a card from your field into your drop zone Pay 3 gauge]

When this card is destroyed, put this card into the soul of up to one spell on your field, and equip up to one "Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff" from your hand or deck. If you looked in your deck, shuffle it. This ability is also treated as the ability of "Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka".

When an item on your field attacks alone, if this card is in the soul of "Dragon Throne", it attacks all your opponent's monsters and your opponent instead, and for this turn, that item gets power10000 and [Triple Attack].

[Quadruple Attack]

"Demonic Demise Dragon, Azi Dahaka is a size 4 Darkness Dragon World monster. It has 10000 power, 10000 defense, 3 critical and quadruple attacks. To call Azi Dahaka, you have to put any card from your field into your drop zone and pay 3 gauge. Since it oversized the total size of the field. We will need a spell, 'Dragon Throne' to increase the total size of monsters to 4."

"When Azi Dahaka is destroyed, you may equip Demonic Demise Sword, Aqulta Gwaneff from your hand or your deck. It is suggested to put Azi Dahaka into the soul of Dragon Throne after the destruction, as it gives a great boost to all items on your field."

Other dragons were amazed. "Woooowww!!!" *A*

Red "That's it! Thank you for watching and hope you can build a stronger deck!"

Others "Bye! Bye!"

[Thx for reading]

Ending 1 - Tomorrow

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"Uncle Takumi, I'm back." Morihito greeted the old man with a smile after pushing the door.

"Oh! Isn't that Morihito? Who are the boys next to you? Are they your classmates?" He grinned softly.

"They are my friends. I planned to come by myself, but they all insisted to come with me." Morihito scratched his head slightly.

"No, that's fine. It is great to see your friends with you. You looked happier, too."

"Heh, do I?"

"Mori, is this the ramen uncle you were talking about? I can't wait to order a bowl of ramen. Let's go!" Kai said curiously.

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