The good news has been said, now let's move on to the more serious matters.
Professor Cronos took a deep breath, hesitating for a long time, prepared two or three times, and finally spoke out with difficulty.
"It is reported that our outstanding graduate of Duel Academy, Marufuji Ryo, and excellent second-year student Mitsuzawa Daichi, are missing in the X Dimension."
"What did you say!?" Marufuji Shou slammed the table in shock and jumped up.
Not only him, but also others like Judai, Manjome, Fubuki, Tenjo Hikari and all those who had a good relationship with or respected Caesar Ryo were startled.
"Calm down!!" Tenjo Hikari was the first to steady himself and raised his voice to calm the students down. Then, he quickly raised his hand and asked, "Professor, what happened!?"
Professor Cronos, holding a handkerchief and struggling to control his emotions, wiped his tears as he spoke.
In essence, it's about the notice from Kaiba Company. The two were caught in a Dimensional Fissure during a duel in the X Dimension due to surrounding spectators. It is speculated that they are most likely in the Synchro Dimension, which is why Kaiba Company informed the students of these matters.
Missing in the Synchro Dimension?
Many people had a stiff expression.
That's a whole dimension!
Although their main interaction with the Fusion Dimension is "city," it doesn't mean the place is only city-sized; city is just the most powerful city or country in that world.
How can one find these two people on a planet!
Marufuji Shou felt dizzy, and his body collapsed unwittingly. Beside him, Dennis was quick to react, hurriedly supporting him and asking, "Professor, do we just have to wait!?"
Professor Cronos quickly stated that it wasn't the case.
In the upcoming Synchro Dimension duel, Kaiba Company has already prepared a trio ready to participate in the competition and engage in exchange duels.
Additionally, Kaiba Company has arranged matters, allowing Duel Academy to select students to accompany them.
"Me! Please let me go——" Marufuji Shou hastily spoke.
Professor Cronos nodded, indicating that it was possible.
One more person means more strength, especially since Marufuji Shou is the younger brother of Marufuji Ryo. Should there be any signals or telepathic connections between the siblings, it might increase the chance of finding Marufuji Ryo.
"Professor, can I go too?" Dennis raised his hand, asking.
"Kaiba Company has a limit on people." Cronos said, "To be precise, the Synchro Dimension has a limit on the total number of visitors, so even Kaiba Company can't allow everyone to go searching."
Ah——
This is reasonable too; otherwise, if any spies or informants are hidden among them, wouldn't it be a disaster?
The students also understood.
"Acting Principal Cronos, how many can go in total?" Professor Moushou casually asked nearby.
This is the key point.
"Marufuji Shou and Ruri do not count," Professor Cronos first delivered some good news.
Because among these two, one is the younger brother of missing person Marufuji Ryo, and the other is the missing person from the Xyz Dimension. The Synchro Dimension is not stingy either; if these two wish to enter, they can do so unimpeded.
But...
"Aside from accompanying personnel, a maximum of 5 people."
"Only 5?"
Just considering Yuki Judai, Kenzan, and Dennis, it's still not enough!
Counting the others...
"I want to go." Fubuki raised his hand, his face solemn, his tone firm, "Ryo looked for me for so long; I must find him back!"
Moreover, I don't want to lose another friend."
Clearly, Fubuki is someone who absolutely cannot be left behind.
This means at least Dennis and Tenjouin Fubuki have to go.
Additionally, Serena is also worried about Ruri being alone.
This is precisely the reason Professor Cronos hasn't informed Tenjo Hikari and the others; choosing people is indeed difficult.
Not only that, but there's also someone who, upon hearing the limited number, felt goosebumps, frantically rubbing his hair—John.
"Hey, hey, hey, can only 5 people go? I've already promised Yusei to duel him again after acquiring the Rainbow Dragon. If I miss this chance, what about next time?"
Another person unwilling to abandon his promise.
Thinking about it, Tenjo Hikari raised his hand again: "In that case, Professor, I won't go."
"Ah? Hikari?" "This is a rare opportunity——" "Brother Hikari won't go? This…" Students from the Fusion Department were somewhat disbelieving.
Unexpectedly, Tenjo Hikari, who ranked first in performance, was willing to give up this opportunity for dimensional exchange.
"Rather than exchange and learn, it is better to let more important people go."
Everyone looked at Tenjo Hikari, feeling both sorry for him and grateful.
Of course, despite what Tenjo Hikari said.
He already started planning to stowaway to Synchro Dimension afterward.
After all, it's not the first time.
With Yusei and ZONE helping him hide his tracks, it won't be a problem.
Besides—rather than running aimlessly in the Synchro Dimension, he'd rather go directly there to find ZONE to see if there's any intel about the two missing persons.
It's much more useful than searching aimlessly.
Without Tenjo Hikari, a decisive and irreplaceable contender, the remaining students started discussions. Even without mentioning Tenjo Hikari's friends, just visiting the Synchro Dimension is already worth competing for.
Of course, more importantly, it's about finding Marufuji Ryo… oh, and Mitsuzawa Daichi.
To compete, in the end, a few duels were held, setting a foundation for today's otherwise peaceful classes.