Synchro Sovereign: Ace of Duel Academy

Ace Romanov, a cold yet enigmatic Russian transfer student, arrives at Duel Academy with a reputation that precedes him. Armed with a powerful Sword Soul Tenyi deck—featuring a brand-new Synchro summoning method unknown to most—Ace's mastery of Duel Monsters is unmatched. But beneath his sharp wit, aristocratic demeanor, and striking good looks lies a man haunted by the fake smiles of a world driven by wealth and status.

Ace doesn't believe Duel Academy has anything to offer him—until he’s thrust into its chaotic and colorful student body. Forced into the Slifer Red dorm despite his elite skill, Ace finds himself reluctantly befriending the carefree Jaden Yuki, shy Syrus, and the eccentric Chumley. Meanwhile, his mysterious past, ability to see Duel Spirits, and razor-sharp dueling prowess quickly draw the attention of Duel Academy’s brightest—including the beautiful and talented Alexis Rhodes, whose curiosity about Ace grows after a fateful moonlit duel.

But Duel Academy is more than just a school. With jealous rivals, dangerous plots, and powerful duelists waiting around every corner, Ace will have to rely on his intelligence, his skills, and perhaps the friends he never thought he’d make to rise to the top and protect the people he cares about.

Will Ace’s icy exterior crack under the warmth of true camaraderie, or will the past he thought he left behind drag him into darkness? One thing’s for sure: at Duel Academy, the cards don’t just decide victory—they shape destinies.

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