7. Yu-Gi-Oh ARC-V A New Story of Pendulum (Synchro Arc)

Chapter 25 Storm of Revolution

Sergey re-entered the Duel Palace with staggering steps, his body covered in wounds and dust, yet his expression was one of twisted triumph. The atmosphere inside the stadium was heavy, an uneasy silence gripping the crowd as all eyes fixed on him. His footsteps echoed against the floor, each step announcing his return as though he were some unstoppable monster.

Melissa, her voice trembling between awe and unease, forced herself to keep her composure. "S-Sergey Volkov has come back to the stadium! Even covered in wounds, he managed to pull off an amazing comeback victory!"

The silence broke into a ripple of gasps. Parents covered their children's eyes. Friends who had cheered moments before now recoiled in horror.

Sergey suddenly threw back his head and let out a shrill, manic laugh that pierced the stillness. "She's gone! She's done for! Did you see her face twisted in fear!? Beautiful!"

The crowd shuddered. His words were not the joy of a victor but the gloating of a predator who savored his prey's suffering.

A man in the stands whispered shakily, his voice barely audible. "Duelist Crusher... Did he do this to all the other Duelists he defeated?"

A woman in a pink hat, clutching her handbag tightly, turned pale. "How repulsive..."

Meanwhile, in the Executive Council chamber, the tension was equally suffocating. The council members remained encircled by Security, their faces lit only by the glow of the screen broadcasting Sergey's madness.

Gael leaned forward, his tone cutting through the silence. "Akaba Reiji... You stated that Roget's ambitions were pointless, did you not?"

Grey tapped his fingers on the table, his voice grim. "But right now, his plan is steadily making progress."

Azul folded her arms, narrowing her eyes. "Is this fine with you?"

Bordeaux's voice sharpened like a blade. "Just sitting here and watching that happen?"

All eyes turned to Reiji. He said nothing, his expression unreadable, gaze fixed on the broadcast. The flickering images of Sergey's unhinged laughter reflected in his glasses, concealing whatever calculation raced through his mind.

Back in the Duel Palace, Sergey's laughter reached a fever pitch before abruptly halting. He stood motionless, chest heaving, eyes glinting with mania. The silence was broken as a squad of Security poured into the field, weapons primed.

Melissa's voice cracked as she narrated the sudden shift. "Security has made their way onto the stadium!"

The guards raised their cannons and fired. Energy nets shot out, glowing with electrical sparks, ensnaring Sergey's battered frame. His body jerked against the restraints, yet he continued to laugh, as though the pain was only fuel for his frenzy.

"They've captured Sergey! They're removing him from the stadium!" Melissa cried, struggling to keep pace with the chaos.

In his observation room, Roget leaned back in satisfaction, his words cold and devoid of sympathy. "To think his mind would break from that level of a Duel... It looks like he needs to be re-educated."

Elsewhere, the Lancers were gathered in their room, the weight of the scene pressing down on them. Shock and anger filled the air, each of them thinking only of the friend trapped in Sergey's madness.

Ryu slammed his fists against the table, his voice hoarse with desperation. "More importantly, what about Yuzu?! Is Yuzu safe!? I promised Dad to bring her back..."

Shun's eyes burned with fury as he clenched his teeth, his voice trembling between rage and grief. "Damn it... Ruri is also inside her, how dare he..."

Risu, unable to contain his anger, struck the table with his hand, the echo sharp and raw. "Yuzu... How dare he! Rin is inside her! And he just... just..."