Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh! novel Chapter 568

Chương 568: Chapter 568: The Graduation Duel

Duel Academy, great hall.

Third-years packed the auditorium, gazing up at the giant screen hanging overhead. Though it was blank for now, a palpable tension permeated the students.

It felt, in a sense, like awaiting judgment.

Yes—judgment.

Today was results day.

Duel Academy is infamously hierarchical, and rank is determined entirely by grades—comprehensive assessments of performance: practical dueling scores and written theory.

Today's the final report for everyone present—the culmination of three years, the key stepping stone to the next stage of their lives.

Duel Academy's diploma carries weight in the dueling world; naturally, the final assessment is vital. When graduates apply across the industry, these scores and rankings are critical.

It had the air of students awaiting the release of college entrance-exam results.

Of course, some were perfectly calm.

Like the name after that conspicuous "NO.1" at the top of the list.

Zane Truesdale.

"Mamma mia!"

Professor Crowler's unmistakable voice rang out.

"As expected of Truesdale—nearly perfect in every subject!"

"Without question this year's No. 1—the academy's representative graduate!"

As Crowler spoke, it felt as if a spotlight fell on Zane, and the surrounding students turned with respectful, awed looks.

Zane's expression didn't ripple.

In the original timeline, he might've felt some pride—his best report in three years, proof none could surpass him within the academy.

But now, he felt none of that.

Because to him, this so-called exam wasn't the true graduation test, and his opponents weren't the long list of names beneath his.

In this academy, the ones he considered rivals were few—Jaden included.

Above them all, the only one he regarded as his true graduation test—the greatest challenge of his life—was a single person.

"Then, by academy tradition," Crowler announced, "the representative will duel on behalf of the class."

"You may choose any enrolled student as your opponent. So, Truesdale…"

"It's already decided."

Zane cut in, lifting his student terminal for a glance.

Not only decided—he'd already sent the challenge. Even before grades were posted, he was certain he'd be top graduate and the representative.

Because his opponent was never any student competing with him.

And now, that person had replied.

One character:

"Fine."

Zane couldn't suppress a satisfied smile.

"The Battle of the Century."

That was the headline the academy paper gave this duel.

The academy's three-year "Kaiser," this year's representative, would challenge the man who had become a legend in his very first year.

The Yellow Dorm's once-unspeakable outcast, who had wrought miracles and become the academy's pride.

The Duel King, Fujiki Kira. 1

It wasn't their first clash. Their Duel City bout had been seen by all. If some had once found it hard to accept that Kaiser lost to the Yellow Monarch, now they saw losing to the Duel King as only natural—it didn't reflect poorly on Kaiser; he had done his best.

Today was the rematch.

And the challenger was obvious.

Though arriving on time per the schedule, Kira found that Zane seemed to have been waiting on stage for ages. The stands had been packed well in advance, making him look almost late.

"You came," Zane said.

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