To say there's a search involved, there really aren't many options.
It's known that the team from the Pendulum Dimension has DT Spirit Realm cards, and it's highly likely those cards were copied by Sofia. So, as long as we confirm that the "DT cards" used by the three contestants contain Sofia's power, it can basically be narrowed down.
After all, if the cards used in the Pendulum Dimension, and by students within the Pendulum Dimension Team, are DT cards, doesn't everything become clear?
Besides Akaba Reiji, who else could achieve such a thing?
Could it possibly be Sakaki Yuya?
Moreover, this is quite easy to confirm by just watching a few matches or even joining their area and asking around.
However, the latter possibility poses some difficulties.
Because once the tournament officially began, each contestant team has their own separate "starting point." In most cases, unless voluntarily crossing the management line, it's quite difficult to encounter people from specific teams during this process.
After all, right now, every team and every team member is intensively preparing for their own members, whether it's checking machines or compiling data, these tasks are simply not something one or two people can complete alone.
Perhaps only the likes of the Northern Europe trio, who possess "Rune Runes" and can use supernatural power for knowledge gathering, don't need auxiliary personnel—auxiliary personnel would instead restrict their individual performance.
But due to time constraints, even with random matches, each round involves 4 duels with 8 teams. It's not something that can't wait to see other DT contestants within the Pendulum Team.
Therefore, Tenjo Hikari didn't rush. On one hand, collecting information on other teams, while conducting his own experiments on the other.
During this time, he's been working with Tierra to create a brand new "Qliphort."
Besides the initial materialism, Tierra also manually rebuilt the "Assembler." Using this assembler, which has repeatedly undergone hardship and tribulations within the "Ecole de Zone," as a prototype, Tenjo Hikari and Tierra successfully created an assembler.
And now, Tenjo Hikari and Tierra are creating, the "Tool of Qliphort Ugly."
Perhaps in re-experiencing Sofia's presence, Tierra's own potential seemed to be fully unleashed, and it didn't take long for them to jointly create [Ugly].
Ugly was at hand—
But at this moment, Tenjo Hikari took the opportunity to ask Tierra.
Should we create a second Ugly?
Although this card might initially seem unremarkable, Qliphort has a unique "tradition"—placing Ugly on both sides.
Without one Ugly, it's impossible to complete the task of "Both Pendulum zones being 9 portrays your understanding of Pendulum?"
If this were before, Tierra would definitely have firmly refused upon hearing Tenjo Hikari's question.
Just like she always said, these mechanical parts are not only tools for her management but are also genuine components of her body.
Having an extra body part always felt strange and uncomfortable.
But—
At this point, she's gradually accepted the rules of the new era, understanding that "cards" and the actual body are different.
Take Spirit Crystal, for example, it has multiple "body" cards, but in reality, it possesses only one body, which can transform under limited circumstances.
Or the Dragon Lord from Dark World that Yuki Judai encountered, it also has multiple bodies, but those "cards" are actually embodiments of its power.
So when Tenjo Hikari asked her this question, she hesitated for a moment.
Up till now, she already has considerable understanding about dueling, realizing that this Ugly card is crucial to the entire Qliphort series, possibly even more important than materialism.
"Let's go ahead and make another one." Tierra figured it wouldn't hurt and it's better to have one more prepared.
Tenjo Hikari nodded in agreement.
As Tenjo Hikari continued his experiments while gathering data, every team and contestant began their respective matches.
Precisely because of these matches, the audience and even the contestants gradually realized just how abstract and mysterious this "WRGP" tournament truly is.
If the opening match between Fudou Yusei and Song Huang already had numerous cryptic words, then afterwards, the duels became filled with more bizarre happenings.
Some contestants proclaim themselves as future rulers, destined to dominate this world as a Great Being, asking people to sincerely respect them, only to be viewed by most spectators as having a "Chuunibyou" syndrome.
Others hang banners, calling for everyone to coexist peacefully and create a new world of absolute peace.
Some appear to be resentful and complaining in their duels, feeling like they're exhibiting antisocial behavior.
Moreover, during some duels, there's a continuous claim that these duels are a scam, a chess game among Gods, intending to witness the drama of humanity's struggle...
"It seems that there are indeed extraordinary talents among ordinary folks." Goodwin said with a smile, hands behind his back, while watching the projection screen displaying the four duels in front of him.
As time progresses, the issues of the "The One" battle will gradually spread among the relatives and friends of every contestant.
Once a secret is no longer a secret, it becomes possible for ordinary people to learn about "The One."
Naturally, some of the more astute, attentive, and observant individuals may also notice these peculiarities. If someone particularly diligent, exceptionally skilled, and with extraordinary dueling ability dives deep into this matter, they could uncover this secret.