Quantum Cube?
Youyu furrowed his brow.
The Quantum Cube was the key device in the "Dimensional Travel" project developed by Kaiba Group—a pivotal tool for the system President Haima used to travel to the Netherworld to duel Atem. It was also foundational for the further development of the "Duel Links" system.
According to President Haima's vision, the Duel Link System was still in the testing phase. Once the complete design was finished, it should gather the strongest Duelists from different dimensions and timelines to duel together.
This way, the president could not only seek duels with old acquaintances in the Netherworld but also challenge ancient Duel masters, future Duelists, and powerful figures from other dimensions, maximally satisfying his expanding urge to duel.
But now, the crucial "Quantum Cube" for all this had been stolen?
President Haima was greatly enraged and immediately mobilized the entire company's resources to conduct a search.
Results came quickly. Within half a day, they identified a certain director within the company and immediately detained him for interrogation.
Kaiba Company's agents had solid evidence proving that this director took the cube, but the problem was, he seemed to remember nothing. He swore that he hadn't been to the company the previous night, as he had spent the whole night at his villa studying foreign languages...
This behavior naturally made Youyu think of the Light of Destruction.
In the original work, students hypnotized by the Light of Destruction—including Manjome and Asuka—lost all memory of their actions after being defeated and restored to normal by Judai.
And according to Jonouchi, his encounter with Saiou Takuma wasn't far from Kaiba Group's headquarters. Maybe this director was controlled by Saiou to steal the Quantum Cube?
But why?
What would he need the Quantum Cube for? It's not even a similar style!
This question could have been answered by Saiou, but unfortunately, after his match with Jonouchi, he's now lying unconscious in a hospital bed and doesn't seem capable of answering any questions.
However, coincidentally, Youyu was waiting for some special guests at this moment.
Among them, some might be able to help.
...
The ten o'clock passenger ship docked at the pier of Duel Academy Island.
Marik Ishtar stepped onto the pier, dragging his suitcase, with his back to the surging sea, gazing at the towering educational buildings not far away, feelings stirred—
—That person is waiting for me here!
Marik instinctively tightened his grip on the suitcase handle, and his gaze toward the building became fervent.
"It's been a while, Youyu should be quite different now,"
said Ishizu Ishtar, Marik's sister.
The sister of the Gravekeeper Race still wore a loose white robe characteristic of their people, adorned with gold jewelry. But even so loose-fitting, her curves were evident and striking.
There's no helping it, the size is quite impossible to hide, even more than in the days of Duel City.
"Naturally," Marik said, "Youyu is peerless, a genius Duelist rare in the world. Plus, with his vast collection of card varieties, they should be even more comprehensive now after all these years, and his deck construction should be more intricate, unmatched by ordinary people."
At this point, Mr. Marik's eyes gleamed slightly, his tone respectful and admiring as if he were describing a venerable and mighty predecessor.
As he talked, he even felt a bit proud: "And I have a great contribution in it. Not to boast, but at least fifty... no, sixty percent of the cards in Youyu's deck were collected by me back then!"
Ishizu: "..."
Consider how Marik had formed the Ghouls, causing chaos, but the heavies sent to attack Youyu met repeated failures, and even their decks were taken.
Marik himself was defeated, not to mention how Youyu eventually wiped out the entire Ghouls, taking all worldwide card reserves—whether real or replica—under his name.
And yet, years later, Marik speaks of this not with any resentment but rather as though it's a badge of honor...
Ishizu considered speaking out, but swallowed her words, deciding to remain silent.
Never mind, as long as her brother is happy.
Besides, they now hold a good relationship with the Duel King, and Youyu can be considered one of their superior. As the saying goes, it's good to relax under a big tree, and the stronger Youyu is, the more they can bask in his glow.
"...I don't understand, what's so great about that Duel King?"
Upon hearing this, Marik instinctively turned his head, frowning like a cat that smelled a rat.
Hmm? Just now, it seemed like a youngling speaking disrespectfully of the Duel King?
This won't do, some proper education is needed.
He took a closer look and found that it was a young man with dark skin and blue hair... clearly someone who plays cards well just by the look.
Beside him was a cute young girl with a lithe figure, similarly dark skin, a bit short, but her curves were lovely and cute.
"Brother, Mr. Youyu has been kind to us." The girl's voice was soft and light, but her lively eyes were filled with seriousness.
The boy mumbled indistinctly, unclear what he said, but evidently disagreed.
He took my deck, screwed my Divine Artifact... almost even ran off with my sister!
What's so good about that?
Indeed, the pair were Aigami and Sella, who had given up ascension and willingly stayed in this dimension years ago.
Sella might have been genetically short, but had grown significantly over the years. Though not tall, her proportional figure gave the visual impression of long, shapely legs.
But precisely because of this, Aigami was even more reluctant to bring his sister along.
This Duel King Youyu not only duels well but crucially... he's ridiculously handsome!
Who can resist that?
In Aigami's view, bringing his sister along was like leading a little lamb for a walk in front of vicious, hungry wolves!
If possible, he wouldn't even bring a Duel Disc and deck!
But there was no choice, his sister inexplicably regarded this person as a respectful predecessor hero. As the elder brother, he had no say, unable to oppose her, so he could only comply...
Marik stared at these siblings for a moment and quickly recognized them: "Are you... Aigami?"
Upon hearing someone call him, Aigami paused, glanced at Marik for a moment.
Soon he recognized this legendary figure.
"Marik Ishtar?"
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