[DUEL FESTIVAL - DAY 7]

[duelacademynpcs]

*It's the seventh day of the Festival, in the morning.

And to a lot of people's surprise, it seems like everything's getting packed up. Most of the booths and stands are closed down and getting put away, but it looks like the day's main event is still planned to commence. On the schedules everyone can access, there is only one event for the arena: "Wonder Quartet".

Up until this point, everyone assumed this to be basically a regular tournament to top off the event while everyone enjoyed their final day, but it seems like there's something more, with how hurried the organizers are.

Notably though, around the areas where screens are set up to show dueling video, online streams, and at the arena, there's two countdowns present-- one being for in a few minutes to something simply noted as "Announcement", and the other being for the oft-rumored "Wonder Quartet", a half-hour after that, starting at noon.

Best thing to do right now is to head for the arena, or watch one of the screens present or on your computer/phone/internet device of your choice.*

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Comments

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

*... she bites down on her lip. She's right. Academia... Academia will never appreciate what she can do...*

I... I know that. But I if I have to... I want to be of use. It's the only thing I can do, doing what I can...!

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[elshaddoll]

You can be.

If you follow me. You'll reach your full potential.

[A hand reaches out and lightly takes Sonia's chin, tilting it up.]

You and I can do great things, together. Academia will have no choice but to acknowledge you.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

F-follow you? You'd let me do that?

*of course, a bit in the back of her head is telling her, something's wrong here. something's off. but one of the generals of Academia is offering to her a chance to show herself. To show that she can manage this and be better than how she's been treated.*

I... I would be honored to follow whatever you wished of me, ma'am.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[elshaddoll]

Good.

Then, I'll give you a test. If you can apply that confidence, that dedication, that tenacity...prove yourself.

[She holds up a card in her hand: Shaddoll Fusion.]

And I'll give you this.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

*she stares at the card, before swallowing, readying herself*

What... What do you need me to do, then?

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[elshaddoll]

[She pulls the card back, into the shadows.]

There is a girl, participating in this battle royale.

[She taps a button on her Duel Disk. A picture appears:
]

She is essential to the Professor's plans. We must secure her and take her back to our dimension.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

*her eyes widen in recognition*

That's...! I know her!

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[elshaddoll]

She is quite popular in this town, as I've heard it. A champion, even.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

She is. But she... *should... should she say it? It should be important to say it.*

She... looks a lot like our Lady Serena.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[elshaddoll]

She does. I'm sure you noticed that quite a while ago.

There is significance there. Not for you or I to know. But the Professor says she is vital to the Arc Area Project.

Do you understand the importance of your task, Sonia?

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

I... I understand! I absolutely will not let you down. I'll be sure to bring her back, no matter what.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[elshaddoll]

I know you won't disappoint me.

Glory on the Academia, Sonia.

Re: [Kaiba Land - Ancient Ruins Zone]

[cattailtricks]

Glory on the Academia, Madam General.

*she gives her salute, before quietly slipping away to track down Yuzu. She needs to find her, now.*