The card Flame Wingman, not only Manjome, but even other students are deeply impressed by it.
The reason is simple.
On the day of the entrance exam, Yuki Judai showcased the Flame Wingman tearing a professor to shreds in front of all the faculty and students.
So most freshmen are aware of this card and know its effects well.
However, Manjome remembers even more vividly because he was nearly defeated by this card as well.
Since it's a "Hero," he instantly felt much more at ease.
On the other side, Tenjo Hikari was having some trouble.
The Sheep Tokens cannot be used as a Tribute for "Flame Swordsrealm."
Because the effect of Flame Swordsrealm is "Send one face-up Monster from your Hand or on the Field to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 'Flame Swordsman' Fusion Monster from the Extra Deck." Sheep Tokens cannot be used as a Sacrifice for Tribute Summon, although they can be released for other purposes, they cannot be sent to the Graveyard.
So, they cannot be used as fuel to burn.
On the other hand, the hand cards drawn this time were really a bit awkward.
A card accident occurred in the hand.
Resolving the situation is definitely out of the question, and the opponent still has an unknown Set Card...
However, if another strategy is used later, there might be a chance for a one-hit kill, but it requires conserving some hand cards, which might be a bit risky. Also, it depends on whether Manjome will cooperate—
He glanced at Manjome and found that Manjome was glaring fiercely at Judai, who was cheering him on.
Tenjo Hikari raised an eyebrow.
No problem. The win is certain.
"I activate the Continuous Spell Card, Flame Swordsrealm, and activate its effect, sending Gem-Knight Crystal from my hand to the Graveyard, to Special Summon in Defense Position, Flame Swordsman."
Flame Swordsman, DEF: 1600
If possible, Tenjo Hikari really wanted to use the sheep token as a sacrifice to Normal Summon Crystal, with an ATK of 2450, it could easily defeat Armed Dragon LV5 with an ATK of 2400.
And now.
Tenjo Hikari could only end this way.
"Did he just pass his turn?"
"It seems Tenjo's hand isn't very good," Mitsuzawa chuckled, "Otherwise, he would at least Normal Summon a Monster and use Flame Swordsrealm to gain 1000 ATK, allowing Flame Swordsman to destroy Armed Dragon LV5."
"That's true," Shou couldn't help but nod, "But next turn, Tenjo will summon Flame Wingman! As long as that is summoned, the effect of Flame Swordsrealm will be enough to determine the winner instantly!"
Manjome didn't really want to listen, but he still perked up his ears and heard everything.
So that's the effect of Flame Swordsrealm?
He breathed a sigh of relief, indeed, leaving the Trap Card unused was the right decision!
"Hahahahaha, Judai, looks like this time I've won, let me show you!" He laughed exuberantly, his inner monologue overflowing with adolescent flair, "My turn, draw a card.
Normal Summon, X-Head Cannon!"
X-Head Cannon, Level 4, Light Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK 1800
Battle!
Destroy Flame Swordsman with Armed Dragon LV5—"
Flame Swordsman stood no chance and was instantly torn apart by the claws.
"Next, the two of you, take care of those troublesome sheep for me!"
The yellow and red sheep vanished one after another, leaving only the blue sheep shivering on the field.
"At the end of the Battle Phase, I activate the effect of Armed Dragon LV5, discarding Knight of Armor Dragon from my hand to destroy one Monster on your field with less ATK than this one! Destroy your last sheep!"
Manjome felt increasingly confident with each move, and his mood was exceedingly pleasant.
He had already thought of the next developments, although Tenjo Hikari kept using Fusion Cards, it didn't bother him at all.
After all, no matter how it goes, it's still Fusion Monsters that will decide the outcome, right?
He had fought against Hero Decks for so long, he was extremely familiar with the Hero Fusion Monsters!
"End Turn! At this moment, Armed Dragon LV5's effect activates, at the end phase of the turn it destroys a Monster in battle, send this card on the field to the Graveyard and activate its effect. Special Summon an Armed Dragon LV7 from the hand or Deck!"
The Armed Dragon roared again, as countless steels flew over from afar, clattering and snapping into place like armor, making it even more formidable.
Armed Dragon LV7, Level 7, Wind Attribute, Dragon-Type, ATK 2800.
"Wow, it's even stronger."
"How dangerous."
Many students in the Fusion Department felt a bit tense.
"What to do, that Armed Dragon is getting stronger?"
"And, Tenjo's field is already empty!"
"Ha, I told you this guy can't rely solely on Fusion, didn't I say that right?"
"Nonsense, next turn, Hikari's Flame Wingman will show up, combined with Flame Swordsrealm, it will be an instant kill!"
Manjome frowned slightly.
It seems like Tenjo Hikari hasn't gained the full recognition of the Fusion Department?
He thought that Tenjo Hikari being the representative of the Fusion Department should be recognized by everyone, but surprisingly so many people don't approve of him?
This actually is quite normal. There will always be people displeased with Tenjo Hikari's performance; whether it's Blue Academy or some students with their own ideas, it's impossible to get everyone's approval.
However, Tenjo Hikari didn't care about this.
He came to play cards to win, not for his classmates!
"My turn, draw card. Activate the effect of Future Fusion, during the preparation phase, Fusion Summon the same-name Fusion Monster shown in the last turn from the Extra Deck!"
"Come forth, Fusion Summon, Elemental Hero Flame Wingman!"
The flames roared, Judai's favorite hero shiningly appeared.
"Wow! It's Flame Wingman!" Judai cheered, seeming more enthusiastic than the two dueling.
"Ha, now's the time—I activate Trap Card! Chthonian Polymer!"
"What? That card!" Judai immediately calmed down.
"Chthonian Polymer? It's a Trap that uses a monster as a Sacrifice during Fusion Summon to gain control of the opponent's Fusion Monster, it's a card precisely targeting Fusion..." Mitsuzawa Daichi frowned, "Oh no, Hikari's hard-earned Flame Wingman..."
"I use X-Head Cannon on the field as a Sacrifice, gaining control of your Flame Wingman!"
Elemental Hero Flame Wingman, Level 6, Wind Attribute, Warrior-Type, Attack Power 2100.
"Hey, that's too despicable!"
"Exactly—"
"You jerk, isn't this deliberately targeting our Fusion Department!"
Now not only those supporting Tenjo Hikari but even those wishing for Tenjo Hikari's defeat daily started to stir up.
"Hahaha, fools, what do you mean by despicable!? The effects of cards have no such thing as despicable or not!" Manjome loudly rebuked, "Also, call me Manjome Thunder!"
"How about it, Judai, this time, I am going to win for sure!"
"Uh—But Hikari doesn't seem to think so?" Judai pointed at Tenjo Hikari.
What!?
Manjome immediately turned to look at Tenjo Hikari, only to see him merely stroking his chin, not a bit nervous.
Ah?
"Honestly, although I already guessed what you would do now, seeing it still leaves me a bit regretful."
"What do you mean?"
"The fact that Fusion Monster was taken away, I've long considered it." Tenjo Hikari shrugged, "At the end of the day, all kinds of strategies exist in a duel.
What I pursue is the ultimate in Fusion, so I have long prepared that someday I would see my own monster on the opposing side."
"Wow—" Part of the Fusion Department students had their blood stirred up again.
"My only regret is that you would really open the Set Card at this time, exactly as I expected."
"What do you mean?"
"Listen, Manjome, during the duel, you have been constantly looking at Judai." Tenjo Hikari extended his finger pointing at the opponent.
"Ah—" Manjome jumped in shock, involuntarily retreating two steps.
"Too narrow-minded, Manjome classmate! Your goal is merely to defeat Judai, whereas my goal is the end of Fusion! It is to use Fusion to achieve all victories!" Tenjo Hikari shouted loudly, revealing the Magic Card in his hand, "Activate Fusion Spell Card, Dark Calling!"
"Banish the Fusion Material monsters from your Hand Card·Graveyard, Fusion Summon with 'Dark Fusion' only 1 Fusion Monster special summoned by 'Dark Fusion'!"
"I banish Winged Kuriboh and Burstinatrix from the Graveyard."
"Transform into demons that tear everything apart! Fusion Summon, Evil Hero Inferno Wing!"
The alluringly handsome anti-hero emerged from the darkness!
Evil Hero Inferno Wing, Level 6, Fire Attribute, Fiend-Type, Attack Power 2100.
"Inferno Wing??"
"Isn't that the Flame Wingman?"
Aside from Judai, nearly everyone widened their eyes.
"Next, I activate Equip Spell, Spirit Illusion, this card can only equip to Level 5 or higher Fiend-Type or Zombie-Type monsters! Once per turn, you can Fusion Summon or Special Summon a Doppelganger Token with the same values as the equipped monster—"
"It's the Fusion Equip Card used on the day of joining the Department!"
"Ah, I remember this card, when attacking, it can reduce the opponent's monster's attack by the equipped monster's attack value!"
Someone recognized this card.
"Wouldn't that be 2100 against 700?"
"Haha, by the way, Inferno Wing also has the Flame Wingman's effect." Judai saw the card, laughed up loud, explaining the effect, enjoying the joy that others are confused and only he understood.
Manjome's face turned a dark blue.
Also, Flame Wingman's ability to destroy enemies after inflicting original attack damage!?
"Battle—"
"Inferno Wing, burn the dragon completely dry!"
Pitch-black flames scorched the steel, shrinking the dragon to a size smaller than when it was born, then ruthlessly hunted by the evil demon; promptly followed by the sweeping black flame that burned on Manjome's painful screams while he struggled to dodge, crashing to the ground.
Instant kill!