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

Chapter 49 Last Laugh

"If I may object, Commander," Gloria began crisply, "we were personally ordered by the Professor to deal with the Lancers—"

"Silent." Edo's single word sliced through the air.

The Tyler sisters stiffened, twin frowns forming. Grace snapped, "Hey! Hold on a second! Yuya and Yuni's Entertainment Dueling won't be exciting unless they duel us!"

Edo's sharp eyes turned toward the siblings. "Yuya and Yuni ... I see — Sakaki Yuya and Sakaki Yuni."

"Were you even listening?!" Grace yelled, but Mamoru Noro cut in with irritation. "Hey you! Quit your constant badgering!"

He turned toward Edo, forcing a grin. "Commander Phoenix, for you to deal with these measly Lancers personally ... isn't that a bit excessive?"

Edo shot him a single, warning look. Noro instantly waved his hands. "I mean— you don't need to dirty your own hands, Commander! Just let us handle it! Please! Leave it to me — I'll capture the Lancers myself ... "

"I'll be talking to you later." Edo's tone was cold steel. Noro froze mid-bow.

"I don't need your assistance," Edo continued, sliding his Duel Disk open. "Stand back ... and watch."

Noro's forced smile faded into a grimace. "He must have found out I requested the Professor to send reinforcements against the Lancers ..." he muttered, teeth clenched.

Meanwhile, the Sakaki siblings and the Kurosaki family knelt beside Shun's unconscious form. Katrina shook his shoulder. "Shun! Please wake up!"

Yuni pressed two fingers to his wrist. "It's no use ... it's just like the time we dueled together ..."

Reiji and Reisho approached from behind. "For now, we should bring him back to the base," Reiji advised, voice even. Everyone nodded in agreement — until a sudden clang rang out. A metallic chain shot across the field and latched onto Yuni's Duel Disk.

"What — ?" Yuni's eyes widened.

"Field Magic: Crossover!" The air warped. The anchor flared with crimson light and yanked her across the ground.

"Yuni!" Yuya and Reisho shouted, reaching after her.

She fought against the pull, running toward the source. "What are you doing?!"

The ground rumbled. A steel mesh cage erupted from beneath their feet, surrounding her and her opponent in a square of glowing wire.

Edo Phoenix stood inside, Duel Disk active. "I activated the Field Magic: Wire Mesh – Chain Deathmatch. This way, no one interferes with our duel."

Yuni's pupils narrowed. "Edo Phoenix ... the final Commander-in-Chief of Heartland ..."

Edo's cape fluttered as he pointed his Duel Disk forward. "Sakaki Yuni — today is the day we settle this!"

"Wait just a second — I have no intention of taking part in this duel!" Yuni protested, trying to force the barrier open.

Astral's calm voice echoed in her mind. "It's no use, Yuni."

Zarine's presence flickered beside him. "I agree with Astral. He went to great lengths to trap you — the anchor, the field magic ... and he is the final enemy in Heartland we must face."

At the same time, Yuya and Reisho jumped onto the rising platforms, eyes widening as they saw the steel mesh cage shimmer into place around Yuni and Edo.

"Yuni's in trouble..." Yuya muttered, fists tightening.

Around them, the remaining Academia students began closing in. Their Duel Disks flared to life, red visors gleaming in the dark.