The finals have entered the second phase, the Resurrection Race. Although the duelists in this phase have all lost at least once, each one generally has their own unique skills, so it's still entertaining to watch.
After all, it's not often that one gets to see such high-intensity duels.
However, since it's the second round of the Resurrection Race, some people who are relatively busy might not pay as much attention to the matches and instead focus on things more important to them.
For example, a certain someone who has been watching the matches continuously.
"Brother, a new dimension has been discovered!" Kaiba's brother connected to Kaiba Seto's signal, then stepped aside to let the staff begin briefing Kaiba Seto.
At this moment, Kaiba Seto was standing in a high-rise hall, in front of a floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the happenings below.
Yes—
Kaiba Seto had always been present at the championship's venue, witnessing the duels firsthand!
After giving Manjome a lesson to reignite his fighting spirit, Kaiba Seto had arrived here.
He was, of course, fully aware of the previous Dark World's invasion, but to him, it was not a crisis at all; in fact, he even saw it as beneficial.
How could students, raised in a greenhouse environment, become true duelists without experiencing some trials and tribulations?
Without the malevolent invasions from the outside world, these kids would never learn to progress!
If they can't even handle an invasion by a Fiend-type race, then they might as well quit being duelists and go home as defeated strays.
Moreover...
The current results still leave him slightly dissatisfied.
Students like Tenjo Hikari, Yuki Judai, and Marufuji Ryo are just too strong, vastly surpassing ordinary students, resulting in only a few encountering real danger.
Of course, this is no big deal.
If a student can't even seize such an opportunity, he won't bother observing them any longer.
At least this Dark World incident provided him with a decent assessment, and in his mind, the students who were active during the event would receive additional points accordingly—though many people may have forgotten, Kaiba Seto is one of the founders of Duel Academy.
He usually delegates the affairs of the various academies to their respective principals, but during activities where he is personally present, he naturally pays close attention.
Just as Tenjo Hikari sought the "Blue-Eyes White Dragon," it didn't take long for him to become aware of it. In this dimension, he's not purely here to indulge in cards.
Apart from Tenjo Hikari, Yuki Judai, and Marufuji Ryo, whom he had long marked, he has also discovered several promising new talents.
Students like Tenjouin Fubuki, O'Brien, Jim, and Marufuji Ryo's younger brother Marufuji Shou. Although Marufuji Shou is still somewhat immature, he's indeed deserving of being Caesar's brother and quite talented. Of all of them, the one who surprised him the most was Tenjouin Fubuki.
It honestly was quite astonishing.
But as for the others, they can only be described as passable.
After all, they are students trained by Duel Academy, not duelists who willingly left ordinary schools to combat with unscientific powers and forces.
Though Kaiba doesn't care about other affairs, he still hopes to see more duelists with "souls."
As for now, it's just the right time to hear about this new dimension.
He's well aware that the "new dimension" his brother mentioned is certainly not a spirit dimension, as such dimensions are discovered daily.
Since his brother personally contacted him, it must be— a dimension for human survival.
"President, the dimension calls itself the Basic Dimension," the briefing staff started by saying.
Basic?
Kaiba frowned slightly.
"It appears to be a very special dimension," the staff said while flipping through documents, "They don't have our dimension technology, but they seem very aware of the existence of such technology in the world, and they even possess similar protective technology akin to the X dimension.
Besides this, they also have a unique technology called Physical Image Technology."
"Oh? Interesting." Kaiba was slightly intrigued by this.
Recently, the research focus of Kaiba Company has been on Physical Image Technology, and he didn't expect the newly discovered so-called Basic Dimension to have mature technology.
"Some of their people seem to be well-versed in matters of different dimensions, and in fact, they not only call their world the Basic Dimension but also refer to us as the Fusion Dimension, knowing of Synchro and Xyz Dimensions…"
"Ridiculous." Kaiba snorted coldly.
Even though he referred to the X and S Dimensions as "X" and "S," in essence, these are just labels, just like how they let the other two dimensions refer to them as the "F Dimension" externally.
However, names like the Fusion, Xyz, and Synchro Dimensions are obviously unreasonable and unworthy.
How can a dimension be represented by a single summoning technique? Not to mention, X and S are both capable of Fusion Summoning; at the very least, if a card is to represent a dimension, it should be represented by the most symbolic card or a unique point.
For example, if they really must represent it, their dimension should clearly be called the "Egyptian God" Dimension, and the S Dimension should be referred to as the "Racing Duel" Dimension.
If that's not possible, names like "Dimension Travel Dimension" or "Moment Dimension" are understandable, but how can you have foolish names like Xyz and Synchro?
A true duelist should understand all possibilities!
Moreover—
What about Ritual Summoning?
"They are even more resistant to us than the S Dimension, making communication very difficult."
"Heh, approach them gradually. Like before, once the relationship is stable enough, then inform our citizens."
"Understood."
"So, are there any other highlights? Such as any summoning techniques we're unfamiliar with?"
"Uh, nothing— their dimension can simultaneously learn Polymerization, Synchro, and Xyz."
"Heh, might as well call themselves a mix. Never mind, let's not worry about a name now; we'll decide when we have formal communication with them."
"Yes!"
Although in previous occasions, publicly, it was always claimed that they suddenly encountered another dimension and then started communication, reaching out to the media, and so on.
But how could that be true?
After all, even Kaiba can't be sure whether the dimension they linked to is friendly or not.
Likewise—
People here in the "Basic Dimension" can't be sure if the other side is friendly either.
In a giant laboratory, a tall, expressionless young man gently adjusted his glasses.
The long red scarf lightly fluttered in the wind.
His name is... Akaba Reiji.
As everyone can see.
Son of Akaba Leo, president of Leo Company, founder of LDS, a genius Duelist of this dimension always ready to defend against his father's invasion—Akaba Reiji.
Akaba Reiji's face was as calm as water.
He recalled the content of his previous conversations with the Other Dimension People.
Kaiba Company...
A company he hadn't heard of.
His information is limited, except for an experiment a few years ago when he accidentally fell into the Fusion Dimension, he has barely succeeded in reaching other dimensions, so he knows very little, only aware that his father seeks to launch the "Arc Project" to dominate all dimensions.
This dimension has ultimately been discovered by humans from other dimensions.
He was filled with anxiety.
Because he had been to the "Fusion Dimension" before, he knew that compared to other dimensions, people in this world lack a very dangerous yet very necessary power—Spirit Power.
Although Physical Image Technology is very advanced, compared to the supernatural power of Spirits, physical images are not only inconvenient, but their destructive power and impact are also not as strong.
Moreover, apart from this, although under the propaganda of their Leo Company, people in this dimension have gradually begun to master stronger summoning methods, such as Synchro, Fusion, and Xyz powers, compared to those who have been immersed in it for decades in other dimensions, people in this dimension are far behind.
Cards are not strong enough, power is not strong enough...
Even if that Kaiba Company isn't an evil military force like his father, how could different dimensions easily trust each other?
As the knowledgeable person of this dimension, he must be prepared for this.
[How about it, Mortal.]
While he was deep in thought, suddenly a figure appeared on the tranquil glass before him.
It was an image of a girl mage with red twin tails, holding a Magic Staff.
If Tenjo Hikari were here, she would recognize this as the witch "Emilia" from the "Nekroz."
Akaba Reiji didn't recognize this card. But he knew better that what was before him wasn't a "card," but a more ancient, more enigmatic existence—
God!
Emilia's voice was emotionless, seemingly not expecting a response from Akaba Reiji, merely borrowing a convenient form to descend here to converse with Akaba Reiji.
Akaba Reiji remained silent for a while.
About half a month ago, this God suddenly appeared in this dimension, seemingly directly connected to some dimension due to the presence of certain cards related to her, and thus she appeared here.
She directly sought Akaba Reiji, stating she could grant him power, and in return, he needed to collect "multi-type forces" to resurrect her.
There were many demands, and Akaba Reiji happened to be someone who could utilize and adapt to all types of summoning methods, all types of Spirit Power, thus chosen by her, selected as "Priest."
If Akaba Reiji was willing to accept, then this God could provide this dimension with many "cards" rich in Spirit Power, and in return, he only needed to have his Duelists collect energy from various summoning types for the God.
Logically, this was a very good offer for him because what this world lacked was "Spirit Power."
Moreover, the consumption of Duel energy would only make Duelists feel fatigued and not pose any life-threatening danger, suggesting that the God's actions were not excessively aggressive, but rather a subtle influence.
However... Akaba Reiji also sensed that this God was not a "benevolent" or "harmonious" deity.
If he agreed to her conditions, it would be like allowing humans in this dimension to become "workers" or, worse, "slaves" for this God, having their power exploited unknowingly.
Conversely, if he didn't cooperate with this God at this time, he didn't have other options to choose from.
Akaba Reiji gently adjusted his glasses, the glasses reflected light, and then he solemnly said, "I can promote the cards you provide in various Duel Academies, and tell them that as long as they are willing to offer power, they can learn."
At this point, he could only take a step back.
Being open and honest, at least let those willing to become workers know that learning stronger "Duel" requires much more "power" as well as physical and mental effort, and that could be considered cooperation.
The God did not say much more, her figure vanished from the mirror, and as she disappeared, three sets of cards wrapped in black and white light slowly descended from the void and appeared in this dimension.
Fusion Deck, Gem-Knight; Synchro Deck, X-Saber; Xyz Deck, Constellar.
Each a set of decks, huh...
He adjusted his glasses again, speaking with a calm voice, his glasses reflecting pure white light, saying nothing more.
Also wondering whether Mr. Sakaki Yusho succeeded in using the dimension machine to reach the Fusion Dimension, and why there hasn't been any response record yet.