Because of the limited number of duelists on the Duel King Gold List, the Northern Satellite District only has a handful who qualify!
Northern Satellite District – Public Security Bureau.
"Hehe! Congratulations, Jack Atlas. Ranked twenty-fifth on the Duel King Gold List!"
"Director Godwin will surely be pleased once he hears this." Yeager said with a grin.
"Hmph, he probably already knows."
Jack Atlas folded his arms, his eyes flashing with pride. "The live broadcast from Duel Academy has been impressive. Those duelists are strong… but they just haven't met me yet. That You Feng—he is worthy of being my opponent."
Jack had already locked onto You Feng as his destined rival. The desire to duel burned fiercely in his chest.
"Congratulations, Jack!" said Mizoguchi Sagiri with satisfaction.
Jack merely glanced at her and muttered, "Thank you," nothing more.
"Yusei!! Jack made the list!" Crow Hogan laughed, stretching out his hand in excitement.
"It doesn't surprise me that he did," Yusei Fudo replied calmly.
Crow pouted. "Hey, what about me? Don't ignore me like that!"
Yusei only smirked. "You'll see soon enough, Hogan."
"Why are you looking at me like that? Maybe I'll show up on the list before you, hehe!"
"I don't want to appear before you," Yusei answered with his trademark composure.
Crow rubbed his nose awkwardly. "Really? Then just wait—you'll see! I'll surpass you one day."
Yusei only smiled faintly, saying nothing.
"Yusei, you look too confident. Just wait—I'll beat you. I'm not losing to you!" Crow declared.
Meanwhile—
Inside a hidden realm.
"ZONE… I didn't expect even our presence wouldn't guarantee the top of the rankings," Paradox muttered behind his mask, staring at the golden scroll in the heavens.
"In front of us, it seems there are duelists of even greater strength. Truly surprising," Antinomy added with a calm tone.
ZONE's gaze remained deep and unshaken. "The world is vast, full of unknowns. I want to see for myself what kind of power the top-ranked duelists possess. Apollo, keep a close eye on that one named You Feng. He radiates danger."
"This You Feng… he isn't simple," Antinomy admitted.
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Duel Academy – Headmaster's Office.
"Headmaster, today's duels have raised Duel Academy's reputation to new heights. Our popularity is unmatched!" Professor Chronos exclaimed, unable to hide his excitement.
"Haha, indeed, today's battles were worth every moment," Principal Samejima chuckled. "But the Gold List shines especially on the Satellite District tonight."
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"Jack Atlas has already been ranked?" You Feng muttered to himself, frowning slightly.
Judging by the Gold List order, it was clear—the Satellite District would be competing fiercely with Duel Academy's strongest.
At this stage, Duel Academy had exposed many of its elite duelists early, which meant they might not dominate the very top.
"Another Satellite duelist tonight?" Asuka Tenjoin asked curiously.
"You're overthinking it. Just wait—the Satellite District is about to explode in popularity," You Feng chuckled, shaking his head. "Bring it on! I'll dominate the list myself. The rewards this time will be even richer. My Exodia deck will be completed within a few days!"
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[Duel King Gold List – Rank 24]
[Crow Hogan]
[Identity: Free Duelist of the Northern Satellite District]
[Signature Deck: Blackwing Deck]
[Comprehensive Duelist Stats – Power 83, Resistance 82, Luck 75, Deck Construction 75, Defense 75, Tactics 85]
[Total Score: 475]
[Rewards: +5 Power, +5 Luck, +5 Defense. Blackwing Support Cards ×6 granted!]
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Another duelist from the Satellite District had made the list.
Now the world's attention was locked on them.
"Incredible! Two duelists from the Northern Satellite District ranked back-to-back!"
"Damn… maybe all the Satellite duelists were suppressed until now because of how many powerful ones they had?"
"If that's true, then this really slaps us in the face!"
"Hahaha! As a Satellite duelist, I'm thrilled! Today feels like our lucky day. The online forums are going to explode!"
"At last, the Satellite District can hold its head high. Let's hope a few more make the cut tonight!"
After years of suppression, the duelists from the Satellite District were finally erupting with pride.
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Northern Satellite District.
"Ahhh!! Why am I the next one on the list?!" Crow Hogan screamed.
"I told you not to rank before me!"
"Damn, are you saying I'm not as strong as you?!"
For once, Crow might have been the only duelist unhappy about making the list.
"Hogan, well done." Yusei smiled faintly, saying nothing more. He already knew the truth—his own ranking was secure. Others simply didn't realize it yet.
"Tch… think about it, maybe you won't even be ranked at all," Crow muttered half-heartedly.
"How likely do you think that is?" Yusei asked calmly.
"…" Crow had no answer. Even he didn't believe his own words. With Yusei's strength, not appearing was impossible.
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Satellite District – Public Security Bureau.
"Hogan is on the list now… does that mean Yusei will be next? But why am I ranked above both of them?!" Jack Atlas scowled, clearly displeased.
He, the self-proclaimed King, always believed himself the strongest among the three.
But the Duel King Gold List had just humiliated him.
"Unbelievable, Jack. That kid from the Satellite District ranked higher than you. Seems you've slipped," Yeager said with a mocking chuckle.
Jack's glare darkened instantly.
"Hmph! The Gold List is only a reference. In true strength, I'll never be weaker than them. Once the Fortune Cup begins, the truth will be revealed."
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Elsewhere.
"The Satellite District ranked twice in a row… looks like their real power is showing tonight."
Pegasus J. Crawford swirled a glass of red wine thoughtfully. "Duel Kingdom's invitations didn't include them. Was that my mistake?"
The duel invitations had already been sent out—it was too late to change. Unless they passed auditions, the Satellite duelists would remain excluded.
"But that You Feng… fascinating boy."
"Butler! Deliver You Feng an invitation personally. This is a special addition."
Pegasus smirked. "Such a duelist cannot be overlooked. And more than that—I'm very interested in his Emperor Deck, hehe."
"Yes, sir!" The butler bowed.
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Duel Academy.
"This evening… two duelists from the Satellite District in a row. Could this be their beginning?"
"I can't wait to see!" Judai Yuki shouted with excitement.
"Hmph, I still haven't been ranked yet," Chazz Princeton (Manjoume Jun) sneered coldly.
"Ah, that's right… you're not on the list yet," Judai realized belatedly.
"You moron! You just figured that out?! And it's Manjoume Thunder, not Chazz Princeton!" Manjoume roared.
"Judai, Manjoume—have you seen Asuka?" Fubuki Tenjoin appeared, waving.
"Eh? Wasn't she with you, Fubuki?" Judai blinked in confusion.
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