He was someone very similar to Fudou Yusei.
During his childhood, he embarked on a journey to gain the power of the Rune's Eye, acquiring the ability to "see through everything." After obtaining this ability, he made his first prophecy about his world, which sent shivers down his spine—the world seemed doomed, and unless something was done, it might be too late.
To this end, he abandoned his identity as a Colonel and began searching for another heir to the Rune's Eye to awaken the Polar Gods, and as a Divine Favored, participate in the Duel of The One.
As someone who easily became a Colonel at a young age, he could have led a very prosperous life. But upon realizing the world's crisis, he forsook enjoyment and pleasure, delving into knowledge to seek the truth of the world.
So—
He deeply understands Fudou Yusei.
But—
This is precisely why he cannot support Yusei!
"Fudou Yusei... You said you want to connect all existence and re-Synchro the dimensions, right..." Haral exchanged glances with Fudou Yusei, speaking slowly.
Fudou Yusei nodded firmly.
"Then, let me ask you, Fudou Yusei. If that's the case, why abandon the power, ability, and identity given to you by the Red Dragon; if you win, does it mean this world's future will no longer have the Red Dragon?
Can this also be called connecting all existences?"
His words were composed, yet the questions went straight to the heart.
This was the special ability of seeing through everything bestowed upon him by "Odin, Father of the Aesir!"
Fudou Yusei slowly widened his eyes.
No, that's right!
He initially abandoned "one aspect."
But—
"But if the Red Dragon is included, the whole of the Red Dragon would be enough to match the weight of all humanity!" Haral continued, "At that time, wouldn't you still become a Delegate of the Red Dragon?"
Fudou Yusei furrowed his brow, not refuting, but this was exactly what he thought.
"Fudou Yusei, your ideal is very noble and admirable. However, your actions cannot achieve what you say, so—see you in the arena.
No wonder so many contestants cannot interact with you normally, even instinctively become hostile to you.
Because your goal and process are inherently contradictory."
He sighed, shook his head, stretched out his hand as if sending Fudou Yusei away. Yusei froze for a moment, then silently turned and left.
It does seem to be the truth...
As he was about to leave, Haral added his final thought: "I hope you find your ultimate answer."
Though he feels it's unlikely that a completely new possibility will emerge, he still added this sentence.
Yusei was silent for a moment, neither questioning nor debating, but left heavy-hearted.
He looked up at the sky.
The sky was embellished with stars, beautiful and brilliant.
In the Lower City Area, stars cannot be seen; only the Upper City Area's roads and billowing smoke are visible, but now, in the Upper City Area, he can see the stars.
Being in different places leads to seeing different things.
He patted his face, took out the warm milk from the D-wheel, drank a couple of sips, and then reinvigorated himself.
Two days remain; regardless of how many people's approval he gains, regardless of how to contemplate the future afterward, now every minute and every second should be utilized to meet more people.
However, this question still remained in his heart.
Getting along with "God," huh...
Hikari probably has lots of experience, right?
Perhaps I can learn something from his way of getting along with Tierra.
As he contemplated Tenjo Hikari and Tierra's interaction mode, another "Goddess of Rebirth" equal in status to Tierra began her genuine "special training."
In the Pendulum Base, in Akaba Reiji's personal laboratory, he asked all the staff to leave, stayed alone in the lab, and in the empty room, many things started moving without wind, some machines began operating, and several silhouettes gradually reflected on the glass.
This ghostly scene didn't frighten Akaba Reiji; he just gently pushed his glasses and pressed the button.
"Mechanical Godlike Machine testing, first battle, start—"
Zzz, the massive mechanical man began operating, countless virtual data transformed into cards and flew into its left hand.
Simultaneously, opposite it, the red reflection in the mirror also gently raised its left hand.
Mechanical Godlike Machine, LP: 4000.
Sofia's Shadow, LP: 4000.