After overcoming multiple obstacles, he discovered that this time was different; it wasn't that Goodwin didn't want to see him, but that Goodwin was imprisoned!
"Now, go change the order immediately!"
Goodwin remained calm as always, nodding, yet said, "But at this moment, trying to change the upper and lower layers completely engulfed in war can't be done with just my orders—Jack, as a Duelist, as the king, as a symbol for both the upper and lower tiers, only you can make both sides calm down, even if it's just for a few seconds."
"You want me to act like a clown again!?" Jack angrily questioned.
"It's not an act, it's about accepting your mission," Goodwin spoke again.
"Hmph..." Jack maintained a cold expression but did not retort.
The reason for his late arrival wasn't because Carly's fists had softened, but because on the way, he saw the broadcast that the police were watching, witnessing Crow and Tenjo Hikari's duel.
He knew Crow was trying in his own way to change this world, to help Yusei, and also saw Tenjo Hikari, someone who had only met Yusei a few times, yet understood and trusted him greatly.
Tenjo Hikari's duel fueled his passion, and more importantly, he had decided to make amends for his past mistakes, to help Yusei, the one willing to transform himself to change the world.
Yet, upon meeting Goodwin, Goodwin wanted to use him as a pawn again?
He didn't want to be a fake king!
"Jack—"
At that moment, Carly suddenly spoke.
Jack looked at Carly.
During crucial moments, Carly always came up with ideas that were more meaningful and aligned with Jack's thoughts: "Jack, haven't you already decided to become the real king, the king of the children?"
If there's no future, how can you ever become that king?"
She smiled at Jack: "Just head towards the direction of that king!"
Jack took a deep breath.
Yeager watched this scene in awe.
It was the first time he saw someone able to persuade the angry Jack Atlas!
"Hmph... if that's the case, then fine. But Goodwin, don't think you can manipulate me so easily again!"
Goodwin smiled, thoughtfully glancing at Carly, nodding gently in response to Jack's words.
And at that moment, a message from Akaba Leo appeared on the screen.
"You're watching, right, Tenjo Hikari."
Jack glanced over.
"Since you want to oppose our Fusion Army, I'll give you an opportunity."
"Tomorrow morning, at the Noble House, I'll have the Sector Security clear the road for you, providing you direct access to here."
Jack instinctively spoke: "What nonsense is this idiot talking about? Does he think someone would foolishly run straight into your base to be attacked en masse?"
No one believed Tenjo Hikari would foolishly go to his death.
After all, the Fusion Army wielded both guns and cannons, and created mechanical giants to attack civilians, primarily setting up an ambush with hundreds of militants. No matter how strong Tenjo Hikari was, he could still be heavily injured.
Crow listened for a while, thinking this person was an idiot, and wasn't very interested.
But—
"Betting on the name of [Fusion]. Tenjo Hikari, I'm personally waiting for you here."
Whoosh—
Crow immediately bounced up from the hospital bed, ready to leave the room. Ushio, startled by the words, quickly stopped him from leaving.
Though they've only known each other a few days, now both consider Tenjo Hikari a friend, especially Crow, who after genuinely dueling with Tenjo Hikari and deeply understanding Tenjo Hikari's "soul," believed in him even more.
Previously, he trusted Tenjo Hikari because he was Yusei's friend, but now he trusts Tenjo Hikari as a person!
Facing a duel with the name "Fusion," how could Tenjo Hikari possibly hold back?
No, they couldn't just wait here.
He quickly thought, since they're using such a move to make Tenjo Hikari "walk into danger," it means they're confident that Tenjo Hikari will face the challenge head-on.
Because Tenjo Hikari, the Duelist, and Tenjo Hikari, the Fusion Master, would never refuse such a situation.
Especially when provoked by another in the name of "Fusion!"
Moreover, it sounded like Tenjo Hikari has always had conflicts with the Fusion Army!
He immediately dismisses the idea of stopping Tenjo Hikari from doing this.
It's impossible to stop him, and he wouldn't try to stop him.
Then... find a way to help him?
But how to help...
He looked at Ushio, then outside the room, remembering those nobles and the few kids: "Ah."
Found a way to help him alleviate the pressure.
"Ushio, can you help me find those few parents again? I feel my body is almost recovered."
Ushio was stunned, not understanding why he changed so quickly, but after hesitating for a moment, he nodded.
Inside Sector Security, Jack coldly listened to Akaba Leo's speech, recalling Tenjo Hikari's demeanor during his duel with Divine, knowing he wouldn't shrink from danger, and sneered: "Consider yourself lucky, Goodwin, how should we proceed."
There was no time for hesitation now.
"Heh... very simple."
Goodwin smiled and began speaking, explaining the plan to Jack.
Unconsciously, Goodwin once again took control of the dialogue, and Goodwin had already prepared a comprehensive plan from top to bottom.