The representative duel rules this time are "after the representative duel ends, another duel for the head of the family will take place." Therefore, both 1V1 and 2V2 duels must be fully won for Manjome to have a chance to duel his two brothers alone.
If Fubuki loses right away, then Tenjo Hikari and Judai won't need to step up.
Fubuki went backstage and wiped his cold sweat vigorously.
That was close, almost messed it up.
Recently, he's been studying "Entertainment Duels," which guide audiences' emotions through the performance of the duel, Life Points fluctuations, and possibilities of victory and defeat, leading to "comebacks" or other actions in the duels.
However, he might have been too eager to try, resulting in a precarious situation. It was more frightening than entertaining, giving Tenjo Hikari and his brothers a scare and causing them to break out in cold sweat.
Luckily, though there were some bumps along the way, he still won in the end.
He could only wipe the sweat off his forehead, pondering in his heart that he still needs to continue working hard and improving.
Then, he set the matter aside, hung up his camera, went to the observation area of Fengguang Company, and shouted things like "Hikari, Judai, go for it!" as he began preparing for photos.
"Having someone as carefree as Senior Fubuki, life should be very easy and carefree, right?" Serena watched Fubuki being so nonchalant and couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, right?" Even Ruri, upon seeing such a sight, could only agree.
After all, she's not well-acquainted with the people in this world; she has merely come to see what the dueling in this world is like.
However, since the 1V1 is over, it's now time for the 2V2 to begin.
"What famous GX Tournament players, almost lost, right?" In the Manjome Group, a few people who looked like Manjome's uncles and elders were whispering, "If Jun's chosen helpers are at this level, it wouldn't be of any significance, right?"
"Yes, for our next opponents, we have prepared Legendary Duelists!"
Legendary Duelists?
It's the first time Ruri hears such a strange title.
In her world, there's never been such strange titles or honors.
As she contemplated, Tenjo Hikari and Judai are already equipped with their Duel Disks, with Tenjo Hikari's high-tech Duel Disk being recognizable to many from the Manjome Group, triggering quiet discussion.
"Isn't this Duel Disk the same type as the one Jun uses?"
"Wait, I recognize this person, isn't he the one competing with Jun for the championship—"
"It's the GX Tournament Champion, that Tenjo Hikari!"
"So cunning, Jun, to invite even his enemy for the clan leader's spot?" Manjome's second brother was also observing, and seeing Tenjo Hikari enter made him quite amazed.
Tenjo Hikari, meanwhile, greeted and said courteously that while he is Manjome's competitor during tournaments, their everyday relationship is very good.
"Hmm, indeed, after all, mutual admiration is a saying." Manjome's second brother was straightforward and didn't mind much about this.
Taking advantage of this moment, Ruri asked Serena what the GX Tournament Champion was, and Serena immediately stood tall and began telling Ruri what this championship represents—world's best, genius among geniuses, the current "most genius" Duelist, the "Duel King" among young people.
This is Tenjo Hikari, her teacher!
How amazing!
Indeed—
He should be this incredible!
Ruri recalled the dueling she'd seen Tenjo Hikari do previously, nodding deeply.
Whether it was against Crow or Akaba Leo, Tenjo Hikari was confident and upheld his principles, having such a title seems not surprising.
"Who is the other person from the Red Academy? What rank is he in the GX Tournament?"
"Uh, haven't seen him, seems he didn't participate in the finals."
"Hah, Jun is quite considerate of his brother, inviting a champion and a random duelist?"
A few senior members from the Manjome Group murmured again.
Hearing this, Ruri looked at Judai curiously, while Serena showed a slight embarrassment upon hearing those remarks.
This made Ruri even more curious to ask.
Serena's answer was simpler—Judai doesn't have a ranking simply because he didn't participate. If Judai had participated, who the champion would be would've been uncertain.
So strong?!
Ruri instantly realized.
It means the Manjome seniors never considered to "save face," the invitees were the "strongest duo" intending to embarrass their elder brother, right?
It's certain that if not for definitely aiming to "win," why would Manjome challenge?
Just when the two were getting ready, suddenly, two thumping sounds erupted, and two men wearing traditional Chinese tunics swiftly leaped, tumbling on the duel platform, then assisting each other midair, intersecting positions, landing to strike a pose.
They are twins, identical in appearance, both wearing traditional Chinese tunics, but with differently colored clothing. On the left, the head bears "Para," clothes are orange; on the right, the head writes "Dox," clothes are green. They're none other than the famous "Legendary Duelists," the legendary Tag Duelists, the Maze Brothers!
"We are the wandering guardians."
With shoulders adjacent, arms wrapped, they gazed at Tenjo Hikari and his companion.
"Wow, they also look alike! Ruri!" Serena called out to Ruri from the side.
Ruri perceived these two should be genuine twins, unlike them.