Chapter 77: The Key Factor

                                    

                                          
ATK: Attack Points
DEF: Defense Points
LP: Life Points
While Aster was dueling the D, another duel was about to begin. It all began back at the Slifer dorm. Haru on the other hand, was outside making a call.
Haru: So, how are things on your end, Kaiba?
Kaiba: Everything's going as planned. Any news about Sartorius?
Haru: Nothing. He's been pretty quietly lately. We managed to remove the brainwashing on some of our friends. But if I know Sartorius, he'll bring making his move soon.
Kaiba: Well, in case the worst happens, I'm fully prepared.
Haru: Okay. I'll let you know if anything happens. Haru hangs up and heads back inside. So, what are we toasting to? He said with a bright smile as he sees his friends sitting in the center of the room.
Jaden: To Sy, of course!
Hassleberry: Here's to our blue haired little buddy for making it back from the hospital in one piece! To Syrus, boys? They all raise their glasses.
Syrus: To me! 
Jaden: And to that cut patient in room 3! By the way, did you get her number? 
Syrus: You mean, did I get it for you? 
Jaden: Yeah, who else?
Haru, Syrus, & Hassleberry: Ha ha ha!
KNOCK KNOCK
Jaden: Who's knocking at this hour? 
Haru: I'll get it. Haru said. He approached and opened it. The person waiting outside was Linda, Ojin's assistant. 
Linda: Sorry for stopping by so late.
Jaden: Ah... do I know you?
Linda: I work for Prince Ojin. I came here to... well, it's a delicate situation. Might we discuss the matter inside? They invite her in.
Syrus: Here, Linda. Have some O.J. 
Hassleberry: Squeezed it myself. 
Syrus: Did not! 
Linda: Heh! You're too kind. I wish the prince had friends as nice as you back when he was growing up. Then perhaps we wouldn't be in this mess. 
Jaden: What kind of mess are we talking here? 
Linda: I'm afraid you're our only hope. The prince needs you. Correction: the whole world needs you! 
Syrus: More O.J.?
Hassleberry: Did I mention it's fresh squeezed?
Jaden: Hold on. Before I start saving the world, why don't ya tell me what's wrong? 
Linda: You're right, I'm getting ahead of myself now, let's see. You were given a key, right? It was given to you by Sartorius? 
Jaden: How did you know?
Linda: Well, I...Last week, I overheard Sartorius and the prince. 
Flashback 
Ojin: Let me get this straight. You gave away the satellite keys!? And to two students, no less!? 
Sartorius: That's correct. Like all things in the universe, I believe this was meant to be.
Ojin: Oh, please! 
Sartorius: It's a test-from fate. A challenge, if you will. Here's the plan. You and I have no choice but to answer the call of destiny. Therefore, you must duel Jaden!