And Yuri, like a statue, listened to his words without any change.
"It's almost time—" said Caesar as he emitted a bright white light.
His clothes began to change color slowly; the originally black coat transformed into pure white, even his eyes changed subtly.
"It's here!"
"It's the X Dimension's Lumenize—"
Countless spectators became excited.
"Overlay the LV 5 Cyber Dragon and LV 5 Cyber Jormungardr on the field to form the Xyz Network!"
The two mechanical monsters turned into light spheres, swiftly merging into the black vortex that suddenly appeared on the ground. With the infusion of the two light spheres, a gigantic metal dragon with black wings slowly emerged.
"Xyz Summon!"
"Rank 5!"
"Cyber Dragon Nova!"
Another ace monster was Special Summoned by Caesar.
Differing from the "Cyberdarkness Dragon," which had an epoch-making significance for Caesar and Cyber Dragon, the Xyz Cyber Dragon was even more surprising and exciting to many.
Cyber Dragon Nova, Rank 5, Light Attribute, Machine-Type, Attack Power 2100, Xyz Material: 2.
"Cyber Dragon Nova's effect, banish the Cyber Dragon on the field to increase its ATK by 2100 points!"
Cyber Dragon Nova, ATK: 2100→4200.
He glanced at Chimerafflesia, the corners of his mouth turning upward: "Battle Phase—Cyber Dragon Nova attacks Chimerafflesia!"
"Huh?"
"That's not right!"
"Even with a 2100 ATK increase, it still can't surpass Chimerafflesia!"
Indeed—
Many knew that Chimerafflesia's effect specialized in dealing with monsters relying on ATK, able to crash even with monsters boasting 4500 ATK.
Even though Cyber Dragon Nova easily reached 4200 ATK, wanting to battle Chimerafflesia seemed too ambitious, right?
"What is my brother thinking?" Marufuji Shou scratched his head in confusion.
How could his brother make such a suicidal move?
Marufuji Ryo wore an undying smile, directing the monster forward. Tenjo Hikari frowned, pondered for a moment, and shook his head: "I won't activate Chimerafflesia's effect."
What!!!
"Why!!" Even Manjome and Mitsuzawa Daichi couldn't help but exclaim.
Whether the spectators from this dimension, Earth, or even Spirits and the Fusion Army, almost everyone simultaneously questioned this decision.
Why!?
By all accounts, you hold the advantage!
"Hahaha—a wise choice!" Caesar laughed heartily, "In a duel, not only must one gain advantage, sometimes sacrificing certain things at crucial moments is necessary."
He praised Tenjo Hikari, reflecting on the other's excellence.
Simultaneously, he thought in his heart.
Indeed, Tenjo had already anticipated!
As expected from Tenjo Hikari, who pursues Extreme Fusion, he surely knows the effect of [Cyberdarkness Dragon].
Cyber Dragon Nova flapped its wings, slowing its flight. As the spacecraft advanced, it aimed a pair of wings at the plant, slicing it painlessly in half.
Tenjo Hikari LP: 4000→2300.
"Set two cards, end turn."
"My turn, draw—"
Tenjo Hikari drew his card and immediately spoke: "During the Preparation Phase, the effect of Chimerafflesia, when this card is sent to the Graveyard, activates next Preparation Phase. Add one Spell·Trap card with 'Fusion' in its name from the Deck to the hand.
I add the Spell Card Instant Fusion to my hand!"
"Then—when the opponent has a monster Special Summoned from the Extra Deck on the field, this card allows using a monster in the deck as Fusion Material—I activate the Spell Card, Shaddoll Fusion!"
"Not a chance—activate the effect of Cyberdarkness Dragon. When the opponent activates a Spell·Trap·Monster effect, send one Equip Card from my field to the Graveyard to activate. That activation is negated and destroyed!"
"Ah!?"
"Hiss—"
"What a terrifying effect!"
The cannon barrel mounted on Cyberdarkness Dragon targeted the spell on Tenjo Hikari's field, briefly focused, then a black stream of electricity shot out, instantly shattering the card into fragments.
"I...!" Countless people watched this scene in shock.
Even Mitsuzawa Daichi couldn't help but swallow hard.
Such a terrifying effect!
At this moment, when they reflect on it, they break into a sweat.
If they were contestants in Tenjo Hikari's position, foolishly activating the effect, they'd seemingly have lost!?
If Chimerafflesia's effect had been activated last turn, it would have been negated and destroyed by Cyberdarkness Dragon's effect. At that time, due to changes in the number of monsters on Tenjo Hikari's field, Cyber Dragon Nova's attack would roll back, allowing it to directly attack!
Indeed, when the opponent's number of monsters changes during an attack, one can choose to roll back the attack and reselect the attack target, and when 1 monster suddenly becomes 0, it can turn into a direct attack!
A direct attack with 4200 points is a loss that cannot be endured! Once endured, it's a loss!
Did Tenjo Hikari even anticipate the effects of cards that were just born!?
"Truly as expected from an Absolute Fusion Master who pursues Extreme Fusion..."
"Even such situations have preparation!?"
The Fusion Army soldier gaped, realizing the future fusion's Cyberdarkness Dragon's power and how wise and reasonable Tenjo Hikari's choice was!
Many belatedly realized that giving up invoking the effect the previous turn was not a foolish act but great wisdom!
This was the correct decision!