The Chimerafflesia was shattered by Destiny Hero - Plasma, and afterward, Ed shifted his gaze to the Fighting Flame Dragon.
He didn't know what effect this monster had.
But there was one thing Ed was clear about.
And that is—
It belongs to the Fire Attribute.
A Fire Attribute Fusion Monster, with Fusion Materials being a Fire Attribute Warrior-Type and Dragon-Type Monster, and in appearance, very much like the Flame Swordsman.
Obviously, it's another related card to the Flame Swordsman.
He could choose not to attack here.
However, in the next turn, Tenjo Hikari's field will still have a Fire Attribute Fusion Monster, because, in the next turn's standby phase, the Flame Swordsman sent to the "future" will return to Tenjo Hikari's field.
So, in that case, it's time to attack.
"Plasma attacks Fighting Flame Dragon!"
The Fighting Flame Dragon was seized by Plasma's right hand and then torn to shreds.
"Then Special Summon, Mirage Swordsman."
The Golden Armor Knight, after several cycles, once again appeared on Tenjo Hikari's field.
Mirage Swordsman, LV 8, Fire Attribute, Warrior-Type, ATK 2800.
"End turn."
"My turn—draw card." It was Tenjo Hikari's turn.
He glanced at his hand, Fusion Substitute?
He frowned.
Not very suitable.
"At this moment, Predaplant Chimerafflesia effect activates! When this card is sent to the Graveyard, it activates in the next standby phase. Add 1 Spell and Trap Card with [Fusion] from Deck to Hand."
!
"Any retrieval fusion monster effect!"
"Truly the perfect card for Tenjo Hikari."
"Wow—it's the second time seeing this, but it still amazes me. Tenjo Hikari's pursuit of fusion has come to this extent..."
In fact, within a few days, Tenjo Hikari might just manage to get a Fusion Monster with Fusion in its name.
Regrettably, Tenjo Hikari still can't use it now.
"I add Fusion Recycling Plant from Deck to Hand. Then activate."
Rumbl——
The Fusion exclusive field, familiar to many duelists, emerged around.
Tenjo Hikari actually could have chosen another more useful card, but compared to them, drawing another card would be better right now.
"Activate Fusion Recycling Plant effect, discard a card, add a Fusion from Deck or Graveyard to Hand."
Tenjo Hikari grabbed a Fusion from the Deck.
"Then, in the Graveyard, activate Fusion Substitute effect, return Predaplant Chimerafflesia in the Graveyard to the Extra Deck, and draw a card."
Tenjo Hikari drew a card.
Re-fusion.
Well, now there's no need for Dragon's Mirror.
"Tierra?"
"Ha... Are you doubting me?" Tierra replied unhappily.
All preparations are completed!
"Then let's—"
"Enter the Battle Phase!!"
Tenjo Hikari shouted again: "Use Mirage Swordsman, attack Plasma!"
"Huh? Isn't this suicide?"
"Yes, although Plasma has only 1900 ATK, Ed Phoenix can activate effects!"
Exactly—
Destiny Hero's effect can activate once more!
However, the issue is also here!
If Ed activates Destiny Hero's effect now, with only one card in his hand, he cannot discard his hand's Destiny Hero, and then the effect of Tenjo Hikari's monster on the field will return!
But—if he doesn't activate, Tenjo Hikari's Mirage Swordsman attacking Plasma will be equally doomed!
Because, he no longer has the future; he can only rely on Plasma now! If he loses Plasma again...
This card still holds the soul of his father.
"Activate Destiny Hero - Plasma's monster effect! Discard a card from hand, send Destiny Hero Doppelganger from Deck to Graveyard! Increase ATK of all Destiny Heroes on the field by 1600 points!"
Plasma, ATK: 1900→3500.
"However, with this, you must shuffle! Ed!"
Tenjo Hikari seized the core point, pointing at Ed: "When you manipulate your Deck, selecting a monster to send to the Graveyard, you must shuffle!! And if you cannot ensure after shuffling that D - Force remains at the top of the Deck, Plasma's effect to nullify all monster effects on the field will no longer hold! Come on, Ed!
Shuffle!
Is it the decision of Destiny, or your own Decision!
The gamble is on this shuffle!"
Shuffle!
Everyone held their breath, nervously watching Ed Phoenix. Ed looked at his deck, seemingly afraid, also as if in anticipation.
Expecting what would happen after this "shuffle".
He picked up the deck without activating the function of the Duel Disk to shuffle automatically, and closed his eyes, slowly shuffling his deck.
Everyone was watching his hand nervously, and the broadcast system of Kaiba Company was precisely focused on the Deck, broadcasting the scene to every part of this venue.
With Ed's shuffle, the D - Force appeared on the Deck a few times, its appearance frequency was scary, often surfacing at the top after just a casual couple of shuffles by Ed.
This is what is called "Destiny's" favor towards Ed Phoenix.
Suddenly.
Ed stopped his hand.
He instinctively swallowed and then slowly opened his eyes, looking at the top of the deck!
!!!
His eyes widened.
He could not see the D - Force, and even…
The D - Force, seemingly inverted, had appeared at the very bottom of his deck!!!
"Ha!" Tenjo Hikari chuckled softly, "Battle continues!!!"
"Mirage Swordsman attacks Plasma!!!"
"Phantom Mirror Salamandra!!"
The Mirage surged towards the bloodthirsty warrior resembling an Archfiend, the countless souls within it attacking Mirage like a Dark Hole, yet Mirage's body seemed to sparkle with a sacred force, warding off their assault.