The dinosaur spread its wings and lunged at the Red-Eyes, biting its body and shattering it.
Jonouchi, LP: 4000→3500.
"The Red-Eyes was destroyed!"
"But it's alright, at least this way, Mr. Jonouchi can hold on—"
"Yeah, as long as there are still Life Points..."
"Heh..." Lyuzakii suddenly raised an imaginary glass towards Jonouchi and laughed, "Sorry, Jonouchi, when King Rex attacks and destroys an opposing Monster, it can attack once more in this Battle Phase!"
!!
"A combo attack!?"
"Attack Power 3200 can still combo attack?"
"Oh no, Mr. Jonouchi's Life Points are 3500! If King Rex and the Egg Stealer attack directly next—"
"Ha, Lyuzakii..." Jonouchi suddenly laughed, "Doesn't this situation look familiar to you?"
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"Back then, with the Tyrant Dragon, it was the same wasn't it—"
Tyrant Dragon?
Jonouchi's words reminded Dinosaur Lyuzakii of this incident.
Back then, during the Doma incident, he joined Doma, using the power of Orichalcos to become stronger, wanting to defeat Jonouchi by relying on Orichalcos. At that time, he summoned the Tyrant Dragon, destroyed the Red-Eyes in battle, then revived the Red-Eyes with a Trap Card, and continued to attack with the Tyrant Dragon's effect...
Continue attacking, resurrect the Red-Eyes, could it be?
"Activating the effect of Red-Eyes Retro Dragon! When a Red-Eyes of LV 7 or lower you control is destroyed by an opponent's attack or effect and sent to the Graveyard, you can activate this effect and Special Summon this card in Defense from your Hand, then, as many as possible, Special Summon the destroyed Monsters in the same position!"
"Then, activating the effect of Red-Eyes Baby Dragon! When this card is sent to the Graveyard paired with an equipped Monster, you can activate this effect and add 1 Dragon-Type LV 1 Monster from your Deck or Graveyard to your Hand. I choose Black Metal Dragon."
Red-Eyes Retro Dragon, LV 4, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, DEF 1600.
A Monster shrouded in a glowing blue aura appeared on Jonouchi's field, and vaguely, Dinosaur Lyuzakii seemed to recognize that familiar Monster—Time Wizard.
The key to victory in that Duel back then.
"You really haven't changed at all over the years."
Jonouchi didn't bother with any small talk, laughing heartily and gesturing wildly, pulling a face that was shocking and inimitable.
"Well then, King Rex continue to attack the Red-Eyes—sorry, Red-Eyes, for the sake of victory, farewell!"
Jonouchi, LP: 3500→2700.
"Egg Stealer attacks Retro Dragon!"
Egg Stealer ran towards Retro Dragon, pouncing on it with a sudden leap, smashing it.
"Battle End."
"Wow, that was close—"
"That was close, for a moment there, I thought Mr. Jonouchi had already lost!"
"Mr. Jonouchi could withstand such a strong attack without setting any cards, only relying on his Hand Cards. That's truly impressive. He's a legend for a reason!"
Muto Sugoroku looked at Dinosaur Lyuzakii and nodded repeatedly.
For someone his age, what he loved most might be seeing a prodigal son return.
Taking a shot and missing, Lyuzakii glanced at King Rex.
By the next turn, King Rex would gain full power, and at that time, it could easily destroy all of Jonouchi's Monsters.
However.
Just in case, he needed to withstand the next turn.
"Activating Egg Stealer's effect, destroying Double-Headed Dino King Rex, Special Summoning Babycerasaurus from the Graveyard in Defense Position."
Babycerasaurus reappeared, tears in its eyes.
"Then, I'll Set a card and end my turn."
The Trap Card he set down was the power given to him by the Jurrac Monsters he acquired later—Jurrac Impact: It can be activated when there's a Dinosaur-Type Monster with Attack Power 2500 or more on your field. It destroys all cards on the field.
In situations with Babycerasaurus, this card should be quite advantageous.
Even if Jonouchi summons a Monster that could defeat King Rex, it would be directly destroyed.
"It's really nice, Lyuzakii."
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He looked towards Jonouchi.
Jonouchi scratched his head: "Mai said, I'm probably quite difficult to chat with, but dueling, that would be okay."
"After you were consumed by Orichalcos's power, I promised to rescue your souls from within Orichalcos, although our relationship deteriorated after that, never did I think it would be so long without contact."
He frowned, crossing his arms: "I was a bit worried because I really didn't understand those things either, so I thought I'd perform a little like my teacher, using the Cyber Soldier, the Legendary Fisherman, the Red-Eyes, the Insect Queen, these cards representing bonds and friendship I got from others.
But... it seems you've already set out on your own path."
These words hit Dinosaur Lyuzakii's inner heart, instantly waking him up.
Indeed—
He had already taken the first steps on a new journey!
With the support of Tenjo Hikari, that boy!
"Perhaps, our relationship didn't reach that level, but I'm happy to see you come out, after all... duelists like us are born for dueling.
In ten years, even the best of friends can't be together all the time. After all, everyone has their own careers, their life goals to achieve."
Jonouchi sighed, then: "Since that's the case—let's end it here."
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Dinosaur Lyuzakii was suddenly startled.
Could it be!?
"Too slow, too slow, Lyuzakii!"
"You've realized too late!