This is the first turn, the Polymerization being searched by the King of the Swamp.
"Fuse the two Earthbounds on the field!"
"Let me see, human, if you have the courage to face the ancient deities!"
"Fusion Summon!"
"Level 8."
"Earthbound Servant Geo Kraken!"
Earthbound Servant Geo Kraken, LV 8, Dark Attribute, Fiend-Type, Attack Power 2800.
The ancient aura swept through the entire cave, and many spirits cowered to the side, while Yubel silently merged into the wall, watching in surprise.
This old spirit seems to be under the watch of some Evil God, mimicking a part of its power?
Though not particularly strong, leaving casually might indeed lead to being hunted by the Evil God.
Tenjo Hikari looked at the fusion monster, curiously rubbing his chin.
Though it looks similar, Tenjo Hikari could see the traces of mud beneath this giant octopus's body, clearly indicating this monster was also simulated by the Mud Dragon King.
Quite impressive.
To imitate even Earthbound Monsters, a LV 7 rating is genuinely underestimating its worth.
"How about it, do you possess the courage to face the Evil God?"
"Of course I do—not only do I have it, but I've also faced more than one so-called 'Evil God' before!" Tenjo Hikari raised a fist in front of him, "No matter what kind of existence it is, I won't fear, and I will battle it with my fusion!"
The Mud Dragon King stuck out its tongue but said nothing.
It wanted to see Tenjo Hikari's actual performance.
"Activate the effect of the Line Walker in the Graveyard. If you have a LV 6 or higher 'Earthbound' monster on your field, banish this card from the Graveyard to target an Effect Monster Special Summoned from the Extra Deck. Return that Effect Monster to the Deck."
Lan Yu struggled to stand up, turned into a gemstone, and flew back to Tenjo Hikari's Deck.
"After that, the opponent can Special Summon a monster with the same name from their Extra Deck."
"Ah!" Upon hearing the Mud Dragon King's words, Kagurazaka, who had used Lan Yu, immediately realized, "Lan Yu cannot be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck by methods other than fusion!
I see, that's the weakness!"
"Battle, Geo Kraken attacks directly!"
"Wait, during the attack declaration, I Special Summon Vampire Fraulein in Defense Position!"
Vampire Fraulein, LV 5, Dark Attribute, Zombie-Type, DEF 2000.
"Vampire Fraulein, that young lady of the Vampire Kingdom? Didn't expect you to even have her power—so, will you activate the effect of Vampire Fraulein?"
Tenjo Hikari was silent for a moment.
If he activated the effect of Vampire Fraulein at this moment, he could pay 800 Life Points to directly block the attack of Geo Kraken, keeping Vampire Fraulein for fusion.
Whether it's fusion with Fusion Dragon or Netherworld Dragon, both are great options.
However—
No!
If he pays 800 points of life, then Tenjo Hikari's Life Points will be at 750.
At first glance, it seems like nothing, but if he really did that, then he would definitely lose!
"I won't activate Fraulein's effect."
"Then, tear it apart—"
Geo Kraken swung its tentacles like a whip onto Fraulein, instantly destroying her.
"End of the turn."
"Strange, why didn't the head save Vampire Fraulein?"
"Exactly, wouldn't Netherworld Dragon have won directly?" Several students from the Fusion Department were puzzled.
"Master must have a deeper meaning in doing this!" Serena trusted Tenjo Hikari unconditionally.
"Your thoughts are correct. If you use Ghost Fusion Type cards to fuse Vampire Fraulein into Netherworld Dragon, it seems you can use the effect of Netherworld Dragon to deal 3000 damage." Tenjo Hikari nodded slightly, "But the premise is—being able to activate the effect."
"My turn, draw card." Tenjo Hikari glanced at his hand, "Looks like I'll win, Mud Dragon King."
The Mud Dragon King stared blankly at Tenjo Hikari.
"Activate Spell Card, Thunder Dragon Fusion, returning the Fusion Materials determined by a Thunder-Type Fusion Monster from the field, Graveyard, and banished state, to the Deck, to perform a Fusion Summon."
"I return the Yellow Jade and Azure Jade in the Graveyard to the Deck for Fusion Summon—Gem-Knight Prismaura!"
Thunder-Type Crystal Captain, makes its shining debut!
"Ho ho ho, Prismaura, I remember, this card can destroy a face-up card on the opponent's side by discarding a Gem-Knight card, right?"
"Trying to destroy Geo Kraken? It's not that easy!"
"Geo Kraken's Monster Effect activates when a monster is Special Summoned from the opponent's Extra Deck. Destroy all monsters Special Summoned to the opponent's field this turn. Deal damage to the opponent equal to destroyed monsters X800 points!"
Prismaura had just stepped onto the field, and before it could react, it was entangled by the tentacles, making cracking sounds on its body, and then slowly shattered.
Tenjo Hikari LP: 1550→750.
"What?"
"Close call, huh—"
Several spectators gasped.
If Tenjo Hikari had retained Fraulein last turn, his Life Points would have dropped to zero!
"However, now the head can reform Blue Jade!"
"But even if you fuse Blue Jade, it's of no use, right? Blue Jade's ATK is only 1400, it can't launch an active attack!"
"Moreover, if you fuse Blue Jade, this turn can only fuse into a Gem-Knight... But like that, there's no Prismaura anymore!"
Kagurazaka's face was grave: "Moreover... you can't summon Blue Jade and wait until the opponent's turn, otherwise, as long as the Mud Dragon King passes the turn, the next turn, whenever the head Fusion Summons any monster, all his Life Points would be lost!"