The first day of duels ended just like that.
The planned duration of the Friendship Cup is half a month.
With two duels on the opening day, if they continue daily, it could be finished in a matter of days. However, since the duels are meant to highlight "friendship," there are naturally some exchanges and activities between worlds beyond the duels.
Thus, in addition to the duels, there is also an exchange of information between the worlds.
After the first day's duels, both worlds have a general understanding of each other's "duels," but with only two duels, it's not much. The further interactions between Sector Security and Kaiba Corporation are the real focus.
Honestly, for Kaiba Seto, this is actually putting the cart before the horse, so he is quite uninterested.
However, as the head of Kaiba Corporation, he still has to take responsibility and do his best in such matters.
After the duels, the cameramen began to leave, and around the activity area, instead of fewer security officers, there were even more.
Sector Security allocated a piece of land to Kaiba Corporation, where they could do anything they wanted as long as they didn't build any weapon threatening the City; they could turn a blind eye.
Naturally, Kaiba Corporation didn't hold back. First, they demolished all the old buildings around this area, then quickly started building new structures as temporary housing for the participants.
During this downtime, Judai and John, newly acquainted, went to find a place to play cards at a table, while Manjome joined them, pointing and commenting, and Asuka, somewhat curious, went with Tenjo Hikari to the City contestant area.
In the Satellite Area contestant area, Yusei and Yugo could be seen. Counting them, there were only seven contestants visible. The rest didn't seem to be present, probably "Upper Area Duelists" arranged by the upper echelons of the City.
Sector Security seemed completely unconcerned about Lower-Class People from the Satellite Area interacting with Other Dimension people during this free time. They also weren't worried that Satellite District residents would cause any trouble at this time.
It seems that, for them, the people from the Satellite Area are absolutely incapable of doing anything significant. As for rebels contacting the Other Dimension people, that's even more impossible.
The reason isn't arrogance but impossibility.
Other Dimension people, whether Duelists or Kaiba Corporation, cannot stay in this world for long. If there's to be cooperation between dimensions, aside from "invasion," it's wiser and more reasonable to trade with a stable regime.
A bunch of impoverished, Lower-Class People had better go back to where they came from. Even if they contact Other Dimension people and get something from them, it wouldn't impact the overall situation.
With this reasoning, participants were able to chat and even exchange with Tenjo Hikari during their free time. Asuka saw Rin and became curious, so she and Tenjo Hikari went over to join them.
Unlike Tenjo Hikari, who just wanted to chat with characters he liked, such as Yusei and Yugo, Asuka, being a representative of the academy girls' dormitory, often took care of Serena, who had limited common sense. Therefore, she had a good relationship with Serena. Seeing Rin, who looked exactly like Serena, she had many strange thoughts.
For example, there really are identical people in parallel worlds; could there be a parallel world version of herself; where would she be? Speaking of which, since her world has Duelists like Tenjo-san pursuing Extreme Fusion, might this world have someone pursuing Extreme Synchro?
Things like that. Due to her good looks, warm disposition, and since they were all girls, and she even took out a photo of Serena, she quickly gained the trust of the cautious Rin, who soon started calling her "sister," appearing quite happy.
Likewise, because Tenjo Hikari was the mentor of the "other world's self," Rin showed much respect toward him.
Of course, more importantly, other than being a fervent Fusion pursuer, Tenjo Hikari was normal in every other way, to the point of being "upright." Furthermore, he even supported Yugo during the duel, so she quickly accepted this fact.
That night, Tenjo Hikari stayed in the temporary dormitory prepared by Kaiba Corporation, checking his deck and opening the "Emerald Book" to contact Crystal and others about the workshop situation.
Tenjo Hikari's contact with Yugo and others wasn't just to form friendships or get to know Brother Xie but to prepare for future opportunities to form contracts through the book.
Although it's uncertain if their world's Akaba Leo would, like in the original world, attempt to synthesize his original daughter with four Yuzus, it's good to be prepared.
On the third day.
As usual, the helicopter, enthusiastic MC, and a group of indifferent security officers sped to the area.
The Upper Area people again prepared their equipment before reassembling it.
Today, Kaiba Seto did not attend. Perhaps he lost interest in such events and sent subordinates to handle the drawing of lots, with today's duelists being... Judai.
However, his opponent was not present.
"Hmm, strange. Where's the person?"
"Oh my! Reo, the contestant? Reo, are you there?" MC looked around, shouting into the microphone, "Is there something urgent? Maybe we should tell a story at this time?"
But soon, news came through his headset from the television station.
The Duelist named Reo wasn't late because of any other affair; rather, he wasn't present at all.
He is a "rookie" of Sector Security, a couple of years older than Judai, and a rising star among the "security officers."
As an "elite" from the Upper Area, how could he be "bored" enough to come to the dirty, chaotic Satellite Area?
Still, he was chosen by the Elder Council as an elite to showcase their world's "strength," so he would naturally not be absent. Upon notification to join, he immediately drove his police D-wheel to the field.
Upon arrival, he removed his helmet, brushed off some dirt, glanced at Judai, and said flippantly, "Sorry, sorry, I'm late—but it doesn't matter, I'll definitely win in the end."
"What did you say?" His tone made Manjome quite displeased, and he raised his fist in anger from below the stage.
"Oh, are you that confident?" Judai said, surprised.
"It's not confidence; it's because—how can you, who struggle against the trash of the Satellite Area, ever hope to win against me?" he said as he removed his glove and tossed it onto his vehicle, full of provocation.
Judai couldn't help but frown.
As temperate as he was, he felt a bit angry.