The Dark World might be a dimension similar to the latter, but due to the influence of the Red Light, it has become even more chaotic and disorderly.
In that dimension, what you encounter is completely random. Tenjo Hikari has no idea what situations will arise or what kind of Spirit he'll meet, so naturally, he can't prepare in advance.
Pure randomness makes it hard to predict what you might encounter.
Of course, during this free time, Tenjo Hikari didn't just sit around doing nothing. Besides daily studies, preparing for final exams, and sharing insights with classmates, he also took the time to continue asking the "Ecole de Zone" questions.
However, compared to last time, this time the Ecole de Zone responded much less seriously, more like sleep talk or mumblings that made Tenjo Hikari's head spin.
Considering it had said before that it spent most of its time daydreaming or sleeping, it might truly be asleep, and Tenjo Hikari didn't want to actually go into the dimension of the Ecole de Zone to check, so he didn't dwell on it.
It's decent to get some useful information.
After the final exams, Tenjo Hikari secured his usual spot as the top of the grade.
Without Mitsuzawa Daichi, Manjome found it hard to pose any threat to him. If Mitsuzawa Daichi were still around, he surely wouldn't have so much free time to spend beyond his studies.
At the third-year graduation ceremony, Professor Cronos cried bitterly, while Fubuki patted him on the back to comfort him. Students were also lamenting the passage of time. Of course, what was even more saddening was that all the professors would soon return to their respective branch schools.
John, Jim, and the others didn't mind too much, since they knew how to enter the Inner World, and friends could gather there daily, but the farewell to the professors was very sorrowful for everyone.
Every professor still at the school had their own unique ideas and special talents. Not to mention, Professor Paladin's Paladin jokes were a beloved form of dark humor among many students. Now knowing they have to part ways is naturally sad and regrettable.
Professor Paladin felt similarly.
Despite leaving here, where he could escape the embarrassing terrifying jokes, the school, the students, and the comparisons and academic exchanges with numerous professors during assessments filled him with a kind of long-lost excitement. Moreover, the mutual encouragement, assistance, and battles "under the Darkness" gave him a feeling similar to camaraderie on the battlefield.
Professor Moushou laughed heartily, telling everyone not to be sad.
He had seen farewell scenes countless times. As long as you are a Duelist, you'll eventually meet again in this world, whether in the Dueling Arena or on other stages; there are always opportunities.
Besides, with this semester done, wouldn't it be just perfect to visit their branch schools in the summer?
He didn't hold back, straightforwardly inviting anyone interested to visit during the graduation ceremony—because his branch was newly established and lacked faculty. If the graduating third-year students didn't have any immediate job goals, they could try their hands there.
The career path of Duel Academy always was like this.
After that, the professors from the branch schools gradually left the main school. Judai and Professor Moushou said a tearful goodbye, and from him, received coordinates for a "Ancient Warriors" dimension. He mentioned he would occasionally participate in tournaments there. If Judai was lucky, he might meet him there, which excited Judai greatly.
The branch professors couldn't stay long at the main campus; they also had their own third-year graduation ceremonies to attend. So after completing assessments and receiving confirmation from Professor Cronos that they were "the best branch school professors," they confidently boarded planes or ships.
"Tenjo-san." As the branch school professors and students were leaving one after the other, Amon approached Tenjo Hikari alone.
He originally wanted to find Ed, but Ed was only focused on finding Tragoedia and defeating him, showing no interest in the graduation ceremony, and had ventured into the Inner World early in the morning. Amon couldn't find him, so he only approached Tenjo Hikari.
He expressed his gratitude to Tenjo Hikari and Ed for their help, saying he planned to return to his homeland, starting from the smallest places, to build the beautiful country and peaceful society he envisioned.
Of course, he would also assist Ed in the Inner World, helping to save trapped Spirits and those who lost their homes.
Having missed Ed today, he planned to search for him in the Inner World later, but since Tenjo Hikari seldom explored the Inner World lately, he feared he might miss him today and have no other chance, so he expressed his gratitude directly to him.
"Hahaha... No need for thanks." Tenjo Hikari shook his head. "Helping each other among classmates is only natural."
Honestly, regarding Amon's matter, his own contribution was minimal, mostly it was Ed.
Although Ed decided under his influence, he hadn't truly exerted effort himself.
Yet Amon still expressed gratitude to him.
More importantly...
"By the way, please accept this card."
Tenjo Hikari blinked, a little puzzled, as he reached out and took the card, glancing at it, then widened his eyes in surprise.
[The Sealed Exodia]!
The most difficult Exodia piece to collect in this world!
This was Amon's only remaining piece of Exodia, which he recently obtained upon challenging Exodia again in the World of the Forgotten, gaining its recognition and gift.