On Aster's side, the Three Knights of the Visored were quickly dealt with.
The yellow energy pouring out vanished along with the possessed monsters.
Jaden called out everywhere, but "Mardel" never answered again.
Just as they began to fear the worst, Axel and the other three returned.
"We could hear you yelling from way off. What's wrong?" Fubuki teased.
"You have no idea. Something's happened to the academy!"
"What?!"
Once Aster finished explaining, Axel immediately spotted the problem.
"Boy, did you fall into a trap?"
"Gah..." The crocodile made a sound of agreement.
"What trap? We're all fine."
"I don't know. Maybe he lured you all here while he went off to take care of something important?"
"Something important?"
"Oh, right, we fixed the power system. I reckon the academy's own network should work now, too. Why don't we try calling His Majesty?"
"Really? Good thing I didn't throw it away." Just as Chairman Kagemaru was about to pull out the Walkie-Talkie-
Whoosh!
Golden light flashed, and Tetsuhiro appeared beside Jaden in an instant.
"No need. I already know."
"Your Majesty! You're finally here..."
The weight hanging over everyone's hearts finally lifted. Only when His Majesty arrived did they understand what it meant to feel utterly safe.
Principal Samejima's eyes reddened as he sobbed, "I've failed your expectations. The virus still invaded the academy, and all those students..."
"They've all turned into zombies!" Jaden blurted out bluntly.
"I know. Don't worry, they can return to normal. Follow me."
Tetsuhiro led everyone to the entrance.
The instant the doors opened automatically, nearly forty people growled, "Duel."
They slowly walked toward them.
There were plenty of elite students among them.
Tetsuhiro wore a gentle expression, his tone calm and unhurried. He raised his hand and unleashed "Shinra Tensei!"
The crowd ahead was