The molten gold of sunset spilled across the deep blue sea, as the massive ship gradually sailed into the harbor.
The Duel Ship had docked.
Everyone stood up and gathered on the deck, gazing at the final stage of the tournament where they had arrived.
Outlined by the setting sun, the island looked especially magnificent. Colorful buildings dotted the coastline in an artful arrangement. Towering into the clouds was a giant Ferris wheel, its design featuring a Kuriboh-like head, sparkling brilliantly in the sunset. The dazzling lights made the entire island feel like a world of fairies. A three-dimensional projection of a White Dragon soared high in the sky, letting out a resounding roar.
"White Dragon Park?" Kira wondered aloud.
In such an out-of-this-world place?
"That’s right, this is the newest, yet-to-open White Dragon Park, but it’s unlike any ordinary amusement park," Mokuba explained proudly. "This is White Dragon Island, an island purchased by the Kaiba Corporation, and it marks a new stage in the White Dragon Park project."
Kira: "."
As expected of President Kaiba—naming an entire island after the White Dragon.
At this rate, it’s probably only a matter of time before a ’White Dragon City’ is built.
The finals venue was right in the center of this unopened amusement park, the world’s highest-spec dedicated duel arena. The contestants disembarked, passed through most of the venue, and came to the stage. The White Dragon Bingo Machine randomized the final duel order.
First match of the top four: Jaden was up against the Arbiter.
Kira wasn’t too optimistic about Jaden’s chances, but he’d already said as much.
...
Jaden strode onto the dueling arena without hesitation, standing before the Arbiter.
"You’ve arrived."
The Arbiter smiled lightly.
"Jaden Yuki... I overlooked you before. You seem to be an interesting duelist," he said, narrowing his eyes. "Let me see what you’re hiding through this duel."
"I don’t know what you’re talking about," Jaden replied, "but when it comes to duels, I always give it my all!"
"Heh... that’s just as well," the Arbiter smiled.
"Duel!" x2
[Jaden, LP 4000]
[Arbiter, LP 4000]
"I’ll go first. Draw."
The Arbiter drew his card, glanced at it, then played it immediately.
"Normal summon ’Armageddon Knight’."
A knight clad in black armor, as if forged from shadows. His long hair fluttered in the sunset, a red mask covered most of his face, and he wielded a gleaming longsword.
[Armageddon Knight, ATK 1400]
"When Armageddon Knight is successfully summoned, I can send a DARK monster from my deck to the graveyard."
A golden flash shot from the Arbiter’s deck, as if the card flew automatically to his hand.
"I send the DARK monster ’Stygian Street Patrol’ to the graveyard."
The monster card slid from his duel disk into the graveyard.
"Turn end."
He narrowed his eyes, a green glint flickering as he sized up Jaden.
"Come, your turn. Show me your duel, and your secrets."
Jaden met his gaze, suddenly feeling a bit dizzy for no reason.
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