The plane flies at an altitude of ten thousand meters. A woman in a pink business outfit stands inside the cabin, surrounded by bodyguards in black suits.
A young man with an air of heroism sits with his legs crossed, leaning back in his seat, holding a badge inscribed with "GX" in his hand, squinting his eyes.
"The GeneX Duel Tournament... seems like it will be an interesting competition."
He puts down the badge, picks up a card deck, and his gaze quickly sweeps over the deck.
"It's said that experts from all over the world will participate in this top-tier event. Since that's the case, surely there will be some interesting competitors, right?"
The woman in the pink outfit smiles, "But no matter what kind of person it is, there's no one who can contend with Prince Aojin from Mizgaruzeng Kingdom, the strongest duelist."
Prince Aojin laughs heartily.
"That's true. With the absolute power of a one-turn kill, even a professional can be instantly defeated. Those mediocre duelists don't stand a chance."
He pauses, squints his eyes, and thinks for a moment.
"But speaking of Duel Academy... perhaps that legendary 'King' might appear?"
The woman beside him hesitates for a moment, thinking.
"Theoretically, all Duel Academy students should participate, and the King should be no exception. But from what I've heard, the Duel King is currently very busy and hasn't been as involved in Duel Academy's internal activities, so I'm not sure..."
"I see."
Prince Aojin ponders, then chuckles softly.
"Well, I do hope this person participates. My one-turn kill against the new King of the Dueling Realm—let me find out which is stronger."
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At this moment, on Duel Academy Island, the GX tournament is in full swing.
Similar scenes can be seen all over the island.
Student A: "My turn, draw a card! I set three cards in the back row, end turn!"
Student B: "What, a triple set in the back row? Okay, then I'll use this card... Magic Card 'Mischievous Twin Fairies'! Pay 1000 Life Points, randomly select one card from the opponent's hand to discard, then the opponent chooses another card to discard!"
Student A is shocked: "You bastard, using such a sly tactic!"
Student B: "You have no right to talk with your triple set in the back row!"
"..."
Over at Mitsuzawa's side.
Student C: "I set five cards in the back row, end turn!"
"Five sets in the back row?" Mitsuzawa Earth says calmly, "No problem. I attack directly with 'Litmus's Death Swordsman'! When there's a face-up Trap Card on the field, Litmus's Attack Power becomes 3000!"
"Ignoring my set cards? Reckless, Mitsuzawa!" Student C laughs triumphantly, "Activate Trap 'Blast Armor'! Destroy the opponent's monster that declared an attack!"
"Too bad," Mitsuzawa smiles, "Litmus's Death Swordsman isn't affected by Traps."
"What!?" Student C is shocked.
What Underworld Killer!?
"Gaaahhhh!!!"
Student C moves away in defeat, the long sword of Litmus's Swordsman strikes down, a silver GX Badge flies up, landing steadily in Mitsuzawa's hand.
Another badge won.
Mitsuzawa looks at the five badges he's collected so early in the tournament, feeling the weight of the silver badges, and breaks into a smile.
Such a joyful duel indeed.
Just as his calculations predicted, the Litmus's Swordsman, which ignores traps, was practically a divine artifact in the current Duel Academy. Nine out of the ten opponents started with half their hands as red pits, and Litmus's Swordsman slaughtered them like a cat in a mouse nest.
With another badge collected, Mitsuzawa walks back contentedly, only to encounter Asuka, who seems to be heading towards the dock in a hurry.
"Asuka!" Mitsuzawa greets as he approaches.
"Mitsuzawa?" Asuka looks at him.
"Where are you rushing off to? Have a duel appointment?" Mitsuzawa asks with a smile.
"No... haven't you heard?" Asuka replies, "It's Yugen!"
"Yugen? What's going on?" Mitsuzawa is puzzled.
"Yugen is in a duel, a showdown against the number one from Mizgaruzeng Kingdom, Prince Aojin!" Asuka says, "If we don't hurry, it might be over!"
"What!?"
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By now, the dock is already crowded with spectators.
This is the Duel King GX Tournament's first battle. As the representative of Duel Academy's greatest power, Yugen is unquestionably the focus of everyone's attention.
Standing on the other side is the opponent with enough fame and status in the GX tournament—a competitor from Mizgaruzeng Kingdom, Prince Aojin.
"Duel King, I've long wanted to test my skills against you."
Prince Aojin puts on his Duel Disc, smiling softly.
"Honestly, a large part of the reason I agreed to attend this competition was because of you."
"I'm honored," Yugen smiles, "I'll do my best not to disappoint you, Prince."
"Duel!" x2
[Yugen, LP 4000]
[Aojin, LP 4000]
Both draw their initial hands, then Prince Aojin notices the indicator light on his Duel Disc lit up.
He throws his head back and laughs heartily.
"Sorry, King, but this rare duel might soon be over. It seems that, even against a king, the goddess of victory has chosen me.
I go first, draw!"
Prince Aojin grabs the initiative without hesitation.
"Activate Magic Card 'Cost Reduction'! Discard one card from your hand, this turn all monsters in your hand decrease by 2 levels!"
He sends a card from his hand to the graveyard, displaying it before doing so.
"But the discarded card is the Magic Card 'Card of Compensation'. When this card is sent from my hand to the graveyard, I draw two cards from my deck!"
Prince Aojin draws two more cards, his smile growing even wider.
"Now watch closely, Mr. Yugen. The signature technique of the number one from Mizgaruzeng Kingdom!
Thanks to the effect of 'Cost Reduction', my card deck, originally level 5, is reduced to level 3, allowing me to directly Normal Summon from my hand.
Therefore, I Normal Summon the originally level 5 'Satellite Cannon'!"
When he raises the card, it's as if a rocket shoots up behind Prince Aojin, bursting in the air to reveal the form of a gigantic satellite.
High in Earth's orbit, looking down from above, its dangerous cannon is aimed at the surface, akin to the Sword of Damocles hanging overhead.
"Though Mizgaruzeng is a small country, it possesses military technology that can change the world order," Prince Aojin boasts, "And Satellite Cannon is the embodiment of our kingdom's technological prowess.
Now, witness its true power!"