Titan, the so-called Dark Duelist, was a fraud exposed by Jaden during their duel.
He used hypnotic tricks to make opponents believe they were risking their souls in a Shadow Duel, then stole their rare cards afterward.
Such people were known as Rare Hunters, and hated by all.
In the story, Titan was hired by Professor Crowler specifically to deal with problem student Jaden—Crowler's biggest black mark.
But from the Seven Stars arc and his reaction to Shadow Duels, it seemed Crowler didn't believe in them—he just wanted Jaden expelled.
"Oh, what a rare chance—Kira, want to duel?" Jaden's hands were itching. "I've wanted to duel you for ages!"
"Eh? Here?" Chumley scratched his head. "Probably not a good idea..."
Syrus: "By the way, isn't sneaking into forbidden zones grounds for expulsion? Maybe we should go back, bro."
"It's fine." Jaden stood confidently. "Kira is a model student—he's here too, see?"
Kira thought, "No, if we're caught, I'll probably be fine. Only you guys will get in trouble."
In the anime, Jaden and Alexis were both caught, but only Jaden's group faced punishment. Alexis even asked to share the penalty but was refused.
Duel Academy was a place where strength and results decided everything.
Plus, Kira had Busty Senpai's contact info—so, with a bit of exaggeration, he had connections in the school board. Getting expelled wasn't easy.
Then another branch snapped behind them.
"Ah! This time it's a real ghost!" Chumley and Syrus huddled together again.
But it was just Alexis.
"You guys?" Alexis was surprised. "What are you doing here? And..."
She eyed Kira suspiciously.
"Kira, aren't you from Ra Yellow Dorm? Why are you with Jaden and the others?"
"Just out for a night walk. Ran into them," Kira said.
"This isn't a place for walks," Alexis said seriously. "Haven't you heard? Lots of students disappeared here!"
"We heard, that's why we're exploring," the carefree Jaden laughed. "It's just rumors, right? We'll be fine."
"It's not just rumors," Alexis insisted. "Many students disappeared here. And this place is off-limits—if the school finds out, there'll be trouble."
Jaden, unfazed: "If you're scared, why explore?"
"Be serious!" Alexis snapped. "This is serious. Not a place to mess around."
"What about you? Why are you here at night?" Jaden asked.
"Forget it, do what you want."
Alexis huffed, walked a few steps, then paused, taking a deep breath.
"One of the missing students...is my brother."
She left without looking back.
Jaden sobered up, frowning.
Syrus whispered, "Bro, the abandoned dorm...maybe it's not just a rumor."
"Yeah. Anyway, we'll know soon," Jaden said, stepping over the caution tape. "Kira, you coming?"
Kira shrugged and followed.
There should be a spirit inside—might as well check it out.
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