On an island out in the middle of the sea, there was a towering building that seemed to reach the sky. It had many windows, several rooms, and a massive courtyard. This building was the Duel Monsters Academy, famed for its many students that left to become masters in the pro circuit. It had been standing for many a year, and no one could remember the founder, but they knew one thing; those that wanted to make Duel Monsters their career would need to go to the Academy.<br/><br/>It was just before the start of a new school semester, and all the first-year students that were accepted were supposed to be loitering around the courtyard until they were called in, then they were supposed to walk through the massive, glass doors to the facility. Soon enough, as the last person arrived on the boat, a speaker sounded with a blaring noise, and the announcement was made.<br/><br/><em>"Bzzt! All first-year students, please enter the main auditorium and take a seat. The entrance exams will begin in fifteen minutes. Bzzt!"</em><br/><br/>That was the announcement that everyone was waiting for. After a few seconds, the glass doors opened on their own, and all who were supposed to enter were to do so then and there. The next chapter in all their lives was about to begin.