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40. The Dark Signers Make the List — The First Earthbound God Emerges! (5/5! Flower tickets, please!)
"Everything you just said… is it really true?"
"Even as a student at Duel Academia, I've never heard of this. How do you know so much?"
When Tenjoin Asuka saw the revelations on the Duel King Gold List, she asked in astonishment.
"It's just information. Even if you know, it's not a big deal, right?"
You Feng smirked, keeping the rest to himself.
Asuka found him more mysterious and strangely compelling than ever.
"So secretive…"
Asuka leaned her cheek into her palm, elbows resting on the balcony railing.
She found You Feng hard to figure out.
Where would he be ranked on the Gold List?
Surely he had to be somewhere. She couldn't accept losing to someone not even ranked.
Though a high ranking isn't all about skill—it could depend on the deck too.
Still, Asuka believed in losing to a superior duelist, not a superior deck.
...
Osiris Red Dormitory
"Big bro! Look, things are heating up again tonight!"
"Two back-to-back duelists from Duel Academia—can you believe it?"
"Wait… do we even have a satellite campus?"
Marufuji Sho looked up at the sky and shouted.
"Our Duel Academia is that strong?"
"I'm not sure about branches, but five people from our academy are clearly ranked now."
"Asuka, Misawa Daichi, Jim Crocodile Cook, Austin O'Brien, and Professor Daitokuji."
"Huh? Even Daitokuji-sensei? Hard to believe..."
Yuki Judai sighed.
"From Domino City, there are also five names: Ryuji Otogi, Bandit Keith, Weevil Underwood, Katsuya Jonouchi, and Yugi Mutou."
"As for Satellite, there's only one name so far—and possibly even some grade-schoolers!"
Maeda Hayato sighed.
In comparison, Domino and Duel Academia seem evenly matched.
Now let's see who's next in the Duel King Gold List.
[Duel King Gold List – Rank 38 in Overall Strength]
[Misty Tredwell]
[Identity: Dual roles—one as a top supermodel in the Satellite North Zone, the other as a Dark Signer bearing the Lizard Mark]
[Deck Specialty: Reptilianne archetype featuring the Earthbound God, Ccapac Apu]
[Yu-Gi-Oh! Six Core Stats: Power 73, Disruption Resistance 80, Luck 65, Deck Synergy 68, Defense 58, Strategy 78]
[Total Strength: 422]
[Reward: +8 Power, +8 Deck Synergy, and a Reptile-Type exclusive card of choice]
"Finally, someone from the Satellite area made the list!"
"But... a Dark Signer?"
"Dark Signers are terrifying! And yet Misty is only 38th? How terrifying are the duelists at the top of this list?"
Once again, the Duel King Gold List ignited excitement across the world of duelists.
This night felt even more electric than the last.
The higher the rank, the better the rewards.
And the names themselves were becoming increasingly legendary.
Many duelists idolized the ones being ranked.
...
Satellite North Sector – Security Bureau
"Hah... The Satellite finally has someone ranked—though it's a Dark Signer, of all people."
"I assumed Dark Signers would rank higher."
Yugo laughed with a strange twist to his voice as he walked forward.
"If you think the Dark Signers are powerful, you're underestimating the world. There are terrifying figures in all three major zones."
"But this is a promising start for the Satellite."
"Misty..."
Rex Goodwin said calmly, deep in thought.
...
Dark Signer Altar
"Jiji! Misty, not bad—you're on the list!"
One of the Dark Signers let out a grating laugh.
"Not bad?"
"This ranking is far beneath my expectations."
Misty said coldly. Her hollow eyes reflected her dissatisfaction.
"Don't worry—the next batch of rankings will surely belong to us!"
Another Dark Signer let out a chilling laugh.
...
When Kiryu Kyosuke saw the broadcast, he laughed aloud:
"Nice job, Misty Tredwell!"
"Looks like the Dark Signers are just getting started."
"Their rise will shake all three regions!"
"Heh... hahaha..."
PS: If the ranking were based solely on decks, then stronger decks would always place higher—making the ranking meaningless. So this list emphasizes personal strength, not plot influence or deck composition. That's why characters appearing later are even more formidable.
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41. Duel King Gold List – Rank 37 in Overall Strength...
41. Duel King Gold List – Rank 37! Is it who we think?! (6/5! Bonus update!)
Osiris Red Dormitory
"The Satellite area's making moves again... But what exactly is an Earthbound God?"
Yuki Judai couldn't shake the sense of unease.
"Are these Dark Signers like our Seven Stars?"
"Sounds more like an assassin group! Have you heard of them, big bro?"
Marufuji Sho asked curiously.
"Uh... not a clue."
Judai replied, scratching his head.
...
Headmaster Sheppard's Office
"Hmm. So the Satellite North has started to act."
"I've heard of this Dark Signer organization."
"It's akin to the Seven Stars from our own academy—but even stronger."
"That's all the intel I've gathered."
Sheppard's face turned grave.
As the Duel King Gold List continues to uncover deeper layers, more formidable groups begin to surface.
The stronger the group, the greater the upheaval they bring.
After all, the heavens have already issued a duel prophecy:
In a year, the dark age of dueling shall begin.
By then, duelists must strengthen themselves—or align with powerful factions—to survive what's coming.
"Mamma mia, stronger than the Seven Stars?"
"This is getting out of hand—None!"
Professor Chronos was dumbfounded.
...
Domino City – KaibaCorp Headquarters
"Master Kaiba, we've gathered data on the Earthbound Gods!"
"There are several types, each with different but equally sinister effects."
Isono handed over the files as Seto Kaiba flipped through them.
Kaiba memorized the strange sigils without hesitation.
"Hmph! Can these Earthbound Gods even compare to the Egyptian Gods?"
"Once I obtain the three Egyptian God Cards, this list will belong to me."
A storm brewed behind Kaiba's cold eyes.
...
"Misty Tredwell?"
"So... the Dark Signers are finally making their move?"