Ten minutes later, Aster Phoenix was already sitting in a car heading for the airport.
He dialed Kira’s number.
After just a few seconds, the call connected and Kira’s voice came through.
"Aster? How’s it going? Was your trip smooth?"
"Heh, not bad. Would’ve been better if I had more time," Aster smiled.
"It’s done. I’m on my way to the airport. As for that spirit you asked about, I made some progress, but don’t get your hopes up."
On the other end, Kira shrugged: "My expectations are always rock bottom. No worries, go ahead."
"Alright. First, the thing you most wanted to know—I still have no clue what that spirit is. I caught a Bishop here, but even he didn’t know who they’re after.
According to them, it’s ’God’s will.’"
"Evil god, huh?" said Kira. "So they really call their faith that."
"It’s weird, yeah. But they did say why they want that spirit," Aster said. "It’s about a certain place in the spirit world."
"The spirit world?" Kira was surprised.
"Yeah, a place that seems to be hidden," Aster said. "They’re searching for it, and it’s related to unsealing their god.
But either they can’t find the place and need information on its location, or the spirit holds the key to the seal.
So now, catching that spirit is the church’s top priority, no matter the cost."
"Oh?"
Kira glanced at the big, floating eye beside him. Sensing danger, the eye widened in fright and floated back.
"What do you want from me? I’ll say this first, you can’t have any improper thoughts about my body—"
"That would require you to have a body first, right?"
Kira chuckled.
"You’re sure you don’t remember anything about that hidden place?"
The big eye shook like a rattle drum.
"As you can see, I don’t even remember who I am..."
"I see, so you’re basically useless," Kira said, rubbing his chin.
The eye nervously shrank back.
"You—what are you planning now?" The eye blinked. "By the way, everyone calls you the supreme Duel King, but you never look or act like a good guy..."
Kira smirked: "Nothing. I was just thinking, since you’re useless but there’s a group desperate to find you... If I sold you, how much would you fetch? Or how many rare cards?"
The big eye jumped in fright.
Kira ignored it, turning back to Aster: "Thanks for your hard work, Aster. Someone will talk to you about payment."
"No, no, let’s call it a favor. It was on my way, and besides, it was a nice bit of entertainment between tournaments."

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