The black-purple dragon slowly appeared behind Tenjo Hikari, with its grotesque body making it look like a monster from a horror movie. Its body was covered in bizarre spherical crystals, giving it an unusual elegance alongside its eerie appearance.
As the dragon slowly descended, its slender wings unfurled. Beneath the framework of the wings, purple rays converged into feathers, slowly exploding with light, illuminating Tenjo Hikari.
Starving Venom Fusion Dragon, LV 8, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, Attack Power 2800.
Serena looked at the monster in surprise, feeling a strange sense of familiarity.
"Starving Venom... Fusion Dragon?"
"Fusion??"
"A Monster with 'Fusion' in its name..."
"Has the day finally come, after every card was a Fusion, and Monsters could retrieve Fusion, Hikari even named a Monster Fusion..." A senior student couldn't help but comment.
"It looks quite vicious." Jain looked up at the Monster and couldn't help but say.
"Will Lightsworn be condemned for appearance?"
"No... In fact, among our Lightsworn, there are even companions from the Archfiend's race." Jain withdrew his gaze, saying, "For us, as long as one believes in justice and fights for the weak, regardless of origin, any existence can become our ally."
"Then why are you doing this? Indiscriminate dimensional destruction."
Jain clenched his fist upon hearing Tenjo Hikari's words: "Because... there's no time left, my friend from Dark World says, [Infinite Darkness] is about to awaken; if we hesitate any more, then everything is finished!
Compared to the loss of one or two dimensions, the future of all life and full dimensions is far more important!"
"Infinite Darkness..." Here it likely refers to Judai, Tenjo Hikari glanced at the opponent, sighed heavily, and said, "So that's it, General Jain."
"What you truly worry about, what truly plagues you, isn't facing stronger enemies, but fearing you won't make it in time, fearing you won't catch up, right?"
Jain seemed as if his innermost thoughts were revealed, glared at Tenjo Hikari, then dejectedly lowered his head.
"But is it really like that? Has it really reached an unavoidable point?" Tenjo Hikari raised his head, looking at the countless Lightsworn warriors, "I've heard... the legend of the Realm of Light."
!!
This time, the Spirits were utterly shocked.
There are numerous Spirit Dimensions, even though the Realm of Light is vast, it doesn't actually have many legends, because they're not particularly well received.
"Heh... I'm a Duelist pursuing ultimate Fusion; anything related to Fusion, I try my best to understand. I've heard of, in your Realm of Light, a Fusion Monster known as [Enlightenment Dragon], so I specifically learned about you."
"Enlightenment Dragon... Even within our Realm of Light, even Michael, the Arch-Lightsworn, hasn't seen this legendary being, and you know of it..."
"Indeed, I know." Tenjo Hikari nodded and said, "Precisely because I know, I understand the situation isn't nearly as dire, right—isn't it? You Lightsworn possess more robust, more rampant destructive powers, and that's the Power of Twilight of the Twilightsworn.
When you've made up your minds, ready to obliterate an evil force, you'll switch uniforms for an expedition against them.
In such cases, even eternal warriors of the Realm of Light will sacrifice, because the required 'cost' of the Twilightsworn's might is exactly the Realm of Light's unlimited revival power. Right?"
He gazed at the angels and dragons in the sky: "Among you, only a handful are Twilightsworn, right? Even you, General Jain, in your Deck, don't use the power of Twilightsworn...
Deep down you know, this dimension is too entangled, its future unclear. It's far from the point that demands full strength."
"Furthermore, perhaps, the [Infinite Darkness] you mention might not necessarily be evil, right?" Tenjo Hikari gently shook his head, "Perhaps he could also become a partner for [Justice]?"
Jain remained silent.
These words were enough to shake his beliefs.
"Alright then, let's battle. Use the Duel to demonstrate everything! Starving Venom Fusion Dragon, direct attack the opponent!"
"Oh! If this attack hits, General Jain will lose."
"It's not that simple. Jain is among us, the Warrior of Hope and Future!"
As they said, before the attack arrived, Jain activated the Set Card: "Flip Set Card, attack nullification!"
A simple Trap with a basic effect.
"Negate the Monster's attack, and forcibly end the Battle Phase."
Tenjo Hikari shrugged, crossing his arms: "Then I'll end my turn directly."
He noticed, the Light of Destruction on Jain began to flicker, then slowly flew out, merging into his own body.
It seemed, Wave of Light after the Shadow of Saiou Duel left a special "Mark" on him; although not its proxy, it could still absorb normal Spirits and Duelists' Light Power.
"You spoke quite reasonably, but... we still cannot trust you humans." Jain slowly drew a card: "If you can prove to us that you aren't merely needing protection, then we will take back all previous statements."
"Furthermore, if what you say holds true, the awakening darkness can relinquish ambition, perhaps we don't need to be so urgent... if the enemy is only the Dark World.
Regardless! Most importantly, this Duel, you must surpass me!"
"Don't underestimate me, even without utilizing the Power of Twilight, we are powerful enough Warriors! My turn." It pointed at the Graveyard, "When four or more [Lightsworn] Monsters exist in the Graveyard, this card can be directly Special Summoned!"
"Come forth, pure justice to judge all worldly evil!"
"Extend your wings, and deliver divine judgment upon the wicked!"
"Special Summon, LV 8, Judgment Dragon!"
The white dragon descended upon the world, resplendent light illuminating all shadows.
Judgment Dragon, LV 8, Light Attribute, Dragon-Type, Attack Power 3000.
When the Light Dragon arrived on the world, Fusion Dragon couldn't help but begin to breathe; the two dragons eyed each other, appearing slightly fiery.
"Just like Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"
"The attribute is the same, eh!"
"The card wielding Judgment Dragon is an honor reserved for our Lightsworn Advanced Warriors," although Michael is their leader, but for Lightsworn warriors, Judgment and Retribution Dragons are the true symbols of power.
"The attack power is 200 higher than Fusion Dragon."
"It's not that simple; this is Judgment Dragon!" a Spirit exclaimed.
Under his excitement, Jain also began to explain the effect: "Judgment Dragon's effect, pay 1000 Life Points, destroy all other cards on the field except this card!"
"Ah?"
"What, what? All?"
Even though field-wiping hasn't been novel since Tenjo Hikari's era, in this world where total Life Points are only 4000, a 3000 attack field-wipe is almost a declaration of certain victory.
"Let judgment befall everything! Judgment Dragon!"
"Light of Judgment!"
Jane, LP: 2300→1300.
Judgment Dragon raised its head, destroying everything around it, as if all existence was illuminated by the light.
Tenjo Hikari watched the scene, unable to help but nod slightly.
Judgment Dragon...
So magnificent.
He marveled in his heart.
He always liked Judgment Dragon as a card, but with the progression of time, it has become increasingly difficult for it to appear. Although it gained a chance to appear again due to Enlightenment Dragon, it ultimately rarely shows up.
Seeing his favorite monster activate its effect in reality really brings joy.
"However... destruction is not something unique to you alone."
"Wha... what?" Jane was stunned.
"The effect of Starving Venom Fusion Dragon activates when this card is destroyed. Destroy all Special Summoned monsters on the opponent's field!"
"Ah—"
"It's the same type of effect!"
The phantom of the Fusion Dragon, illuminated by divine light, suddenly appeared above Judgment Dragon, its purple lines enclosing the giant dragon, dragging it to the Graveyard.
"..." Seeing his ace disappear, Jane was silent for a moment, "Then I'll Normal Summon myself!"
It waved its cloak, raised its right hand, and brought the black and red Duel Disk to its side.
"Jain, Twilightsworn General."
Jain, Twilightsworn General, LV 4, Dark Attribute, Warrior-Type, Attack Power 1800
"Tenjo's Life Points are still large!"
"Taking this attack isn't a big deal."
Tenjo Hikari nodded slightly.
"Battle, I attack directly."
"Monster attack declaration during the Battle Phase can be activated. This card can Special Summon in Defense Position."
"Vampire Fraulein."
Bats flew in from the darkness, landing in front of Tenjo Hikari, forming into a sickly blonde maiden.
Vampire Fraulein, LV 5, Dark Attribute, Zombie-Type, DEF 2000.
Is there more...
Jane frowned.
"End turn."
"My turn, draw." Tenjo Hikari glanced at his hand card.
He raised a slight eyebrow, finding it different from what he expected.
"The effect of Fusion Substitute in the Graveyard, banish it, return the Fusion Monster from the Graveyard to the Deck, draw one card. I return the Fusion Dragon to the Deck." He drew a card.
Hmm. This time it's right.
"Activate the Spell Card, Polymerization. This card can fuse the Zombies on the field and from the Deck!"
"I banish Vampire Fraulein and Vampire Vamp, Fusion Summon!"
"Dragonecro Nethersoul Dragon!"
Netherworld Dragon opened the gate of the Netherworld, emerging from the darkness.
In the earlier duel with Wave of Light, it did not make an appearance, which was a pity. Now, having a chance to be active in front of so many people and Spirits, appearing as the terminal monster of the duel, greatly uplifted its mood.
Dragonecro Nethersoul Dragon, LV 8, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, Attack Power 3000.
Yet another Dark Attribute Fusion Monster.
Tenjo Hikari performed like a magician, showing Jane all kinds of fusion monsters resembling antagonists.
Seeing this monster, it finally began to faintly understand the situation.
It was wrong, it had always been wrong, even the strategy of the Realm of Light when they set out was wrong.
Protection?
No, there was never such a necessity.
This man possessed a power beyond their imagination, and he was not someone easily repelled!
"Monsters attacked by Dragonecro Nethersoul Dragon won't be destroyed by battle, Attack Power becomes zero, and Dragonecro can Special Summon a Token with the same original Attack Power as the monster."
Jane listened to Tenjo Hikari's explanation and slowly let go of her hands.
The real problem was it not using its full strength!
"Dragon Death, attack!"
Netherworld Dragon gathered strength, raised its fist, and slammed it upon Jane, and her Life Points instantly dropped to 100.
However, this 100 Life Points was not the clarion call of a comeback, for a dark soul exactly alike to it emerged, swinging a sword at it.
The Dark Sword cut into its armor, shattering it instantly, and at this point, its Life Points dropped to zero.
It indeed was too impatient... and it indeed underestimated humans too much.