Chapter 122: A Matter of Dignity

"Today, Judai and others entered the special dormitory that was forbidden to enter, violating the academy's regulations, and the circumstances were serious."

Judai and Marufuji Sho stood in the center of the empty room, surrounded by huge screens. Behind each screen was a high-level official of the academy, including Principal Samejima and Professor Chronos.

"I'm sorry, I'll listen to whatever you say." Judai put his palms together, his attitude sincere, "Give me a chance."

Actually, whether he would be expelled might not be that important to Student Judai himself; what he cared more about should be that if he was kicked out of the Duel Academy, there wouldn't be so many interesting opponents to duel with...

"Since the underachiever has requested it, I will mercifully give you such a chance this time, none." Professor Chronos on the side said with a giggle, "I will arrange a tag-team punishment duel as soon as possible, no problem, right?"

Judai: "Eh? Tag-team punishment... duel?"

"Exactly. Judai and Marufuji Sho, conduct a dormitory duel with the combination of your dormitory. If you win, you will be released without charge."

As soon as Judai heard there was a card game to play, he immediately got excited, instantly throwing the crisis of facing expulsion to the back of his mind.

"A dormitory duel? Sounds interesting!"

"Eh?" Marufuji Sho whispered, "Doesn't this feel a bit bad, Big Brother..."

Professor Chronos: "Principal, look, the person involved has also agreed..."

Principal Samejima pondered: "Hmm... then there's no other way."

"Great." Professor Chronos was very happy, "Then you guys wait for the notification, I will arrange the opponent for the dormitory duel as soon as possible, none!"

"..."

The first class ended, and You Xuan sat in the office of the Academic Affairs Department.

The long-legged female teacher politely invited him into the door and even specially made him tea.

The morning sunlight slanted into the office of the Academic Affairs Department, golden light spots jumping on the wooden floor, just like putting on a warm carpet. The exquisite ceramic teacup was steaming, the tea fragrance curling, mixed with the bursts of fragrance drifting in from the window.

"... That's about all I need to ask."

The female teacher smiled politely.

"Sorry to trouble Student You Xuan to make a trip personally."

"Not at all, not at all." You Xuan waved his hand, "Cooperating with the academy's investigation is what I should do."

"However, you still need to be careful. The abandoned dormitory is a dangerous area, and the school rules strictly forbid entering. This time it's fine, but don't go to those dangerous areas casually next time."

"Don't worry, it absolutely won't happen next time." You Xuan promised, patting his chest.

"That's good." The female teacher took a sip of tea and smiled slightly, "I've heard that Student You Xuan is a rising star of the academy, one of the most shining freshmen this year. If something happens to you, it won't be easy for the academy to explain."

"Thanks for the teacher's concern."

"Oh, one last digression..."

The female teacher sat up straight, leaned forward, with a mysterious look.

Then she lowered her voice and asked.

"They say you are friends with that President Kaiba? Is it true or false?"

"Hmm... we do know each other." You Xuan pondered.

Calling it friends would be an exaggeration. But to say we aren't familiar, he had received quite a few benefits from the President, so he couldn't say that either...

Then let's just assume it's like that.

There are still three years to go in the academy, and having a solid backing isn't a bad thing.

The female teacher didn't say anything more about this, but clearly revealed a "terrifying" expression.

Not to mention that this Duel Academy was largely funded by the President, even without this layer of relationship, the status of President Kaiba in this world didn't need to be said. You say the backing is a high-level political official, it might not be as useful as knowing the President...

"By the way, I heard that the punishment finally decided by the Academic Affairs Department is a dormitory duel?" You Xuan asked.

"Oh, that, only Judai, who is the mastermind, and his dormitory mate Marufuji Sho need to accept it." The female teacher smiled, "You don't need to worry."

"I heard, is it possible to invite a legendary duelist to be the opponent?"

The female teacher was surprised: "How did you... oh, Professor Chronos revealed it to you, right?"

Inviting a legendary duelist to participate in the war was originally Chronos's idea, and even the principal hadn't been notified yet; currently, he had only communicated with the Academic Affairs Department. And the matter was still in the preparation stage, and it was unknown if anyone could be invited.

However, the long-legged female teacher also immediately remembered that You Xuan was also an object of special care by Chronos, and perhaps it wasn't impossible that the professor had let it slip during a chat.

"Then if they win, shouldn't there be a lot of academic credits?"

The female teacher was stunned: "Uh... hmm, should be."

Although it was a punishment duel, the scheduled opponent was a legendary duelist. If Judai and the others lost, it would naturally be expulsion, but if they could win, it would also be a matter of pride for the academy, and it wouldn't be reasonable not to give a reward.

You Xuan took a deep breath: "Teacher, I am ashamed!"

The female teacher: "?"

What are you ashamed of?

"I actually didn't go to the dormitory with Judai and the others; I trespassed into the forbidden area on my own initiative and happened to meet them." You Xuan looked guilty, "So I actually wasn't instigated, and I am the same mastermind as Judai.

On the contrary, the others in his dormitory are just accomplices, so I should be the one to accept the punishment!"

The female teacher opened her mouth and held it for a long time before making a sound.

"This... hahaha, it's good to know you're wrong, it's good to know you're wrong. Then, considering Student You Xuan's sincere attitude in admitting his mistake, the punishment will be waived..."

You Xuan raised his eyebrows.

"No, it can't be waived! What will other students think in the future? Where should the dignity of our school rules be placed? Wouldn't it be setting an example for others that 'violating school rules is nothing more than this'?"

The female teacher: "..."

She wanted to say, "Student, are our lines reversed?"

How can there be someone who rushes to want to be punished?

"Ahem, I'm glad you have this awareness." She said, "But once the Academic Affairs Department makes a decision, it cannot be changed, and it also concerns the dignity of the Academic Affairs Department. So let's just let it go this time..."

You Xuan made a regretful gesture.

"I see... alright, I understand."

He immediately got up and left.

Seeing that he didn't pester anymore and was finally ready to leave, the long-legged female teacher let out a long breath.

Just kidding, if you go to participate in the punishment duel, what if you lose? Can we really expel you?

If You Xuan and Judai lose together in a tag team, it wouldn't look good for the academy's face if one is expelled and the other is not.

Then what is the significance of the punishment duel?

Fortunately, this kid didn't pester anymore...

Just as she thought of this, she heard You Xuan's voice coming from the corridor as soon as he went out.

"Hello? Is this Kaiba? It's me... That's right. Regarding the previous unauthorized entry into the forbidden area, the academy arranged a tag-team duel as punishment, but they won't let me play... Ah, no, they won't give me a chance to atone for my sins.

But I thought about it over and over and felt really guilty, so I wanted to ask if you could ask the board of directors to contact the academy to give me a chance to share the blame with my friends..."

"Pfft—"

The long-legged female teacher sprayed.

The tea she had just drunk sprayed far away. She hurriedly got up and chased out: "Student, wait a moment, this matter can still be discussed..."

You Xuan turned around in surprise and put down his phone: "Eh? Teacher, why did you come out?"

The moment he put down his phone, the female teacher spotted with sharp eyes that this guy didn't seem to have turned it on at all...

The female teacher: "..."

I was played.

Originally, You Xuan didn't intend to call Kaiba for such a small matter.

"So Teacher, do you mean I can accept the punishment?"

The female teacher waved her hand listlessly: "Fine."

Forget it, it doesn't matter what it becomes.

She didn't care anymore.

On the same day, Principal's office.

Hayato was surrendering in front of Principal Samejima: "I was also in that abandoned dormitory, so please let me be in a group with Judai! Let me accept the punishment!"

"Me too!"

Student Asuka happened to enter the door at this time.

"I also went to the abandoned dormitory last night, just wasn't discovered." Asuka said seriously, "Please punish me together."

Asuka currently had a good impression of Judai, but she also saw at a glance that Marufuji Sho beside him was a loser. Letting Judai team up with Marufuji Sho was completely dragging a burden, and even if Judai was strong, she couldn't help but worry a little.

So she wanted to replace Marufuji Sho's position, so that no matter what, she could increase Judai's winning percentage.

Principal Samejima smiled: "I understand your intentions. But how to punish is a matter already decided by the Academic Affairs Department, and in this school, once the Academic Affairs Department decides something, it will never be changed easily."

Asuka and Hayato looked at each other, both revealing helpless expressions.

They had also heard of the great name of the Academic Affairs Department; it was said that they were all a group of ruthless characters. Generally, they only appeared in person when serious situations occurred, and were known for their vigorous and resolute style of conduct.

If the Academic Affairs Department decided it like this...

However, just at this time, the automatic door opened.

The female teacher from the Academic Affairs Department came to the office.

"Principal, the Academic Affairs Department held an emergency internal meeting and wants to apply to withdraw the punishment decision regarding the abandoned dormitory matter." She said, "We are preparing to re-designate Fujiki You Xuan and Judai to form a team for a tag-team duel."

Principal Samejima: "?"

Asuka x Hayato: "??"

No, didn't you say the decision of the Academic Affairs Department is absolute? Didn't you say that once it's decided, it can't be changed?

Isn't it a matter of the dignity of your Academic Affairs Department?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 123 =====