7. Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V: A New Story of Pendulum (Fusion Arc)

Chapter 8 Blizzard Coldness

The storm clouds above Academia drifted slowly across the horizon as Professor Chronos escorted Yuya's group through the marble corridors. The sound of their footsteps echoed faintly, each beat carrying the unease that lingered after so many battles.

Vivian, walking beside Yuya, glanced toward him with quiet curiosity. Her voice broke the silence. "Brother... the reason Akaba Leo tried to eliminate you—it's because you have the Supreme King inside you, right? But... how did it get inside you in the first place?"

Yuya's expression stiffened. For a moment, he and Hana exchanged uncertain looks, neither sure how much they were ready to reveal. The air thickened, the kind of stillness that made even Chronos glance back.

Then Yuya's eyes darkened faintly—his tone deepened, his words no longer fully his own. Zarc, speaking through Yuya's mouth, answered in a calm yet weighted voice. "You're right... I didn't have the Supreme King inside me before I decided to follow in Dad's footsteps—to become a Pro Duelist..."

Hana placed a gentle hand on Yuya's shoulder, her concern evident. "Yuya—no, I know it's Zarc speaking. Are you sure you're comfortable saying this?"

Yuya's lips curled faintly as Zarc's presence flickered behind his eyes. "I have to tell Dad about this," he said. "Because just like Victoria is connected to Erebus, Wilson is connected to Chronos, and Rebecca is connected to Mira-Vhal..."

He paused, the air around him trembling with suppressed power. "There's another one of our friends—someone else who's connected to Supreme King. He's the reason why I was possessed... and that's why, even before the battle in Heartland, we never tried to look for him like we did the other three."

The group stopped walking. Silence filled the corridor, the weight of his words settling heavily in everyone's chest.

The night sky above Academia shimmered faintly, the moonlight casting cold reflections on the marble of the Obelisk Male Dorm. The group from the Xyz Dimension—Yuto, Rio, Shark, Chris, and Thomas—stood at the entrance, tension thick in the air.

Shark folded his arms, his eyes narrowing. "So this is where those Obelisk Force members and the other people in blue uniforms live..."

Thomas smirked, brushing a hand through his hair. "So we're just going to charge in and give them our fanservice, huh? Interesting."

Yuto gave him a side glance, his tone calm but stern. "We can't be too rash. Our enemy could already be waiting for us inside."

Chris nodded in agreement. "I agree with Yuto. We have to stay careful. A wrong move could trigger an ambush."

A cold voice cut through the night. "You're not moving forward."

All five turned toward the source. A young man stood before the dorm gates—tall, composed, not wearing the Academia uniform. His long blue hair swayed slightly in the breeze, and the glint of his glasses reflected the moonlight. His Duel Disk was already active, glowing faintly with a pale-blue aura.

He adjusted his glasses with a single finger, eyes sharp behind the lenses. "Xyz Dimension Duelists, I assume?"

Yuto stepped forward. "Who are you?"