Judai thought for a moment, sighed, and began to tell "his" story.
Speaking of himself, it's actually about past and present lives, from "memories," the words The Supreme King said to Yubel, to now "Judai" in childhood losing a happy childhood due to Yubel's overprotection, had to send Yubel and other cards to Other Dimension...
He spoke in great detail, while on the other side, Tenjo Hikari listened, preparing stretchers and other items, and together with Manjome and Judai called out to the Spirits, hastily moving the injured to flat ground.
The main events were similar to what Tenjo Hikari remembered from "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX," but there were some different details.
After all, this world and that world weren't entirely the same, and Yubel being sent to the Other Dimension was another twist.
Manjome listened, integrating the things seen and heard in duels, and gradually understood.
Since he understood, with his mind, combined with the "history" that Professor Cobra taught in class, Manjome began to realize.
"Judai, you said before that you'd personally go find that Yubel, right?"
Judai silently nodded.
"You're not going to take all of this as your responsibility, are you?" Manjome continued to ask.
Judai pondered for a while, then nodded: "It's because of me that Yubel ended up like this."
Manjome took a deep breath slowly.
After spending a long time with Judai and Tenjo Hikari, the three of them vaguely had the nickname of the Fusion Department's Iron Triangle, where Tenjo was responsible for leadership, Judai for charging ahead, and him... was the brains.
Honestly, although he had a sharp mind before and could see through many "mysterious cases," he wouldn't have realized he should change the family, change the group, become the leader of the group, become a mentor-like figure without Tenjo Hikari's help.
Yet, precisely due to such experiences, changes, and self-awareness, thinking more frequently, he increasingly adapted to this role.
He's talented at this.
Whether Tenjo Hikari went to the S Dimension with him strategizing here, or whenever there's a problem even a romantic dilemma among members, and they sought him for answers, he could give a decent answer.
So——
At this moment, he became aware of a problem.
Even if it's a past life, even if it's not Judai himself who did it, even if Yubel deprived Judai of making friends since childhood, Judai would surely blame himself for all of this.
Because, he indeed bears that responsibility, even though Yubel is always the first person accountable for all matters, the one responsible for getting Yubel in this state is undeniably him.
Therefore, it seems, when Judai seeks out Yubel, it'll be with a heroic mindset.
How can this be?
That spirit named Yubel didn't go mad simply because Judai sent her to Other Dimension, right!?
During Judai's childhood, Yubel was already mad!
She recklessly hurt everyone who caused Judai distress, even harmed his relatives, caused so many people close to Judai pain and unconsciousness, making Judai even lonelier and miserable.
Clearly, she was already mad back then, but just not completely!
"Even so, I still want to save her."
Judai spoke very calmly.
Manjome was stunned for a moment.
...
So that's how it is...
He couldn't help shaking his head.
Alright then.
That's the Judai he knows, the one who demands heroism from himself and truly walks the Path of Hero.
This is his duel philosophy, and he can't stop him.
Tenjo Hikari also understood well.
The issue between Judai and Yubel has been going on for ages, if Tenjo Hikari could directly confront Yubel herself this time, he'd definitely use everything at his disposal, Three Phantasm, Earthbound Immortal, Tierra, Super Polymerization, absolutely use them all to settle Yubel in one go, ensuring she can't come back.
But after all, he's using Kagurazaka's body, Tenjo Hikari can't do that.
However... it's good this way too; Judai and Yubel are destined for an ultimate duel. Only then can Judai truly surpass the "past" and not be bound by the "past."
But there are still some details.
"Judai, if you want to pursue these matters, go ahead, we will support you all the way." Tenjo Hikari, directing Flame Sword and Black Flame to lift the surrounding classmates onto stretchers, spoke, "But we absolutely won't accept you sacrificing yourself to redeem the so-called sins which aren't primarily yours."
Judai laughed heartily.
He rubbed his nape, wore a silly smile again: "Rest assured, Hikari, Thunder, I understand——
I definitely won't let [the cost] fall on your shoulders."
Judai directly ran behind the two, embracing his two closest friends and brothers: "Hahaha, we still have to meet again at the pinnacle of the duel, how could we fall here!"
"Tch, idiot."
Upon hearing Professor Moushou's classic words, Manjome felt reassured.
He feared Judai might sacrifice himself to help Yubel and whatnot...
No matter what the future holds, at least at this moment, the thing Professor Moushou taught Judai during his coma certainly prevents him from going to extremes.
"That means..."
Judai's silly smile gradually transformed into a calm smile, nodding slightly.
If the dark and light can be completely removed in the duel, if one can communicate heart-to-heart, if Yubel can truly understand him, then, he's willing to accept Yubel's "love."
Then at that time, he will guide Yubel, as Tenjo Hikari helped the Spirits of Frightfur Sanctuary, guiding her to do what she should, to protect the true "love" of the world.
But if not——
Then, Yubel, I'll come to kill you!
His gaze was resolute.
This is what he learned over a long time alongside Tenjo Hikari, Manjome, classmates here, and professors.
After clarifying their thoughts, the three started implementing the task of sending people to the infirmary.
And when they arrived outside the infirmary, the teachers here were busier than a frantically spinning gear, horrifyingly hectic.
Numerous classmates, countless who were comatose, were pouring in from all directions, countless people were calling out.
Their classmates, friends, acquaintances, lovers, suddenly losing consciousness for unknown reasons, suddenly losing their will for unknown reasons, and at this time, spirits suddenly attacked them, taking advantage of the situation.
Luckily, some spirits that Judai truly persuaded protected them, otherwise, the casualties would have been far worse.
In the infirmary, Tenjo Hikari saw Professor Cronos, bandaged tightly, with blood flowing from his forehead, but at this moment he did not receive any treatment and instead gave way to classmates who needed it more, sitting on a bench with a gloomy, dazed expression.
During his tenure, such terrifying things happened, even he could hardly bear it.
In fact, at the moment the dark force erupted, he almost collapsed directly on the spot, it was his conviction that supported him to stand up again, his conviction saving classmates on the way, his conviction that sat him here.
But at this moment, he seems more dazed, as if he may fall asleep at any moment.
But he can't "sleep," he can't fall asleep amidst the already incredibly tense medical environment because once he sleeps, he likely will not wake up from a coma.
"Professor, how are you——"
Tenjo Hikari, having handed people over to the infirmary, ran over upon seeing Cronos in this state.
Hearing Tenjo Hikari's voice, Professor Cronos inexplicably felt a surge of strength within him, seeing his proud student safe and sound, he let out a long sigh of relief.
I'm glad you're okay——
He couldn't help beginning to close his eyes instinctively, Tenjo Hikari was startled and quickly called his name, which made him more spirited.
He shook his head, speaking heavily with Tenjo Hikari about the current situation.
The state of the school is getting worse——
Meanwhile, Amon, who was busy, kept questioning himself deep in his heart.
Is this really effective!?
Can this truly save the classmates!?
If this continues, can the ones I know really survive!?
He looked at the exhausted trio of Tenjo Hikari, the drowsy professors, and fell into contemplation.
Even these people are already struggling, how will other students persist in this!?
His mind was flooded with countless questions, and a voice began murmuring in his ear.
Perhaps——
He must find a "once and for all" solution!