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

Chapter 47 The Fifth Seven Sin

In Academia, sunlight filtered through the glass domes above the courtyard as Yuri, Sona, Serena, and several other students helped carry materials for rebuilding the campus. For once, laughter echoed instead of orders — the atmosphere warm, peaceful.

Some younger students approached Yuri shyly, asking about Fusion techniques. They no longer feared him like before, and that unfamiliar kindness made him smile faintly.

After a while, Yuri turned toward Sona, who was directing a few duelists near the docks. "Sona," he said.

She glanced back. "Yes, Yuri? What's wrong?"

He hesitated, rubbing the back of his neck. "I... wanted to ask you something strange."

Her brow arched. "You, strange? That's new. Go ahead."

"Have you ever fallen in love before?" Sona froze mid-step, nearly dropping the clipboard in her hand. "W-What kind of question is that!?" she blurted, eyes wide.

"I'm serious," Yuri said, still calm but visibly unsure. "Yusho-sensei told me something earlier. He said that the feeling I get whenever Serena's around... might be love. But I'm not sure if that's true or not."

Sona exhaled, setting her clipboard down. "Well... to tell you the truth, I did have a crush on someone. Before the Professor came, and everything changed. But after he took control of Academia... I didn't have time to think about things like that anymore."

"Really?" Yuri asked, curiosity rising. "Who was it?"

Sona crossed her arms and shot him a look. "Why would I tell you? You'd just tease me until the end of the semester."

Yuri raised both hands defensively, laughing under his breath. "Alright, alright. I didn't mean to pry."

The two continued walking toward the docks overlooking the sea. The waves lapped quietly against the platforms, and the orange sunset reflected across the metal walkways.

"I guess we finally managed to card every Juvenile Officer in this area," Sona said, relaxing her stance. "It's strange... We can finally breathe a little. No one chasing us, no ambushes waiting around the corner."

"Yeah," Yuri replied. "Makes it easier to save the runaways, too. Maybe things will finally—"

A voice cut through the calm like a blade. "Do you really think I'd let you relax?"

They turned instantly. A woman stood across the dock, her long green hair fluttering, eyes glowing with malice.

Sona tensed, activating her Duel Disk. "Who are you?"

The woman smirked. "I am one of the Seven Sins. My name is Envy."

"Seven Sins?" Yuri echoed, narrowing his eyes.

Envy continued, her voice sharp and proud. "Sakaki Yuya and Sakaki Yuni have already defeated four of us. Only three remain — myself included. You two will make perfect bait for drawing them out."

Yuri stepped forward slightly. "As if we'd let you turn us into bait."

Sona raised her arm, standing between them. "Yuri, stand down. Let me handle this one."

"Sona—" "I mean it. I'll take her."

Yuri nodded reluctantly. "Fine. I'll contact the others for backup." He stepped aside, tapping his Duel Disk rapidly to send a signal.

Envy smiled coldly. "How noble of you. But you won't have time for reinforcements."

Sona slid her card into place. "We'll see about that. Field Magic: Crossover!"