"So it really is 'Duel Academy.'"
Kira had naturally noticed the Duel Academy officer who had suddenly appeared and blocked Yugi's path. But after giving it some thought, he still chose not to reveal himself.
He knew that Yugi Mutou of this period had not yet reached his full potential. Yugi currently had almost no real combat experience, and most of his Duels were fought by the Pharaoh in his place. His strength certainly could not compare to his peak.
Even so, Kira still felt that, since this was Yugi Mutou, he would not be so easily defeated.
Without drawing attention to himself, Kira continued following Rebecca, who had exited through the back door.
After tailing the little girl for a while longer, he saw the Twin-tailed Loli weave through streets and alleys. Only after running around for quite some time did she finally stop.
A person emerged from the shadows, seemingly having been waiting here to receive her.
Rebecca held out the Millennium Puzzle, and the person in the shadows took it from her. He stepped into the light. He was a powerfully built man with an upright posture, and even simply standing there, he exuded a grim, murderous aura.
The man took the Puzzle and lifted its iron chain to inspect it for several seconds. "It really is genuine. This should satisfy That Lord's requirements."
He paused, glanced at Rebecca, whose eyes had lost all their light and who looked like a puppet, then spoke indifferently.
"Well, she's just an unconscious puppet after all. She can follow specific commands when they're entered, but she seems completely unaware that she has a tail."
As he spoke, he suddenly raised his eyes, his sharp gaze shooting toward a point in the air.
Several seconds later, transparent ripples appeared in the