He screamed inwardly.
"Any player with Hand Cards, discard all those Hand Cards!"
What—
Destroy all Hand Cards!?
If this had been used at the very start, wouldn't that mean the concept of 'sustain' wouldn't even exist?!
Even for a Darklord Deck that makes use of the Graveyard, destroying all Hand Cards is extremely dangerous—
Tenjo Hikari raised his fist and shouted, "All Things Fade to Ashes!"
Raging flames suddenly erupted!
The Cards in Seraph's hand abruptly burst into blue flames; he let go in shock, and then the Cards vanished, erased from existence.
This…
In other words, his "sustain" was gone; he'd have to rely on Lucifer's ability to regroup next turn.
Fortunately, there were still quite a few Magic and Traps in the Graveyard…
"The moment Tierra descends, all things restart. That is reincarnation." Tenjo Hikari said casually. "Effect of Garura, Wings of Resonant Life that was sent from the Extra Deck to the Graveyard: when this Card is sent to the Graveyard, I activate it. I draw 1 Card."
Eh!?
Tenjo Hikari could draw, while Seraph could only watch.
Tenjo Hikari had also sent an Elder Entity to the Graveyard, but unfortunately, Lucifer could not be chosen as an effect target.
It's just…
Not being able to be chosen as a target doesn't mean it can't be dealt with.
"Effect of Fusion Substitute in the Graveyard: return Ultimate Flame Swordsman, banish it, then draw 1 Card."
Another—
For some reason, watching Tenjo Hikari draw while he could only sit there, Seraph felt a vague irritation rising.
Obviously, he had already "given up."
Tenjo Hikari looked at the Card in his hand.
Future Fusion…
He let out a soft chuckle.
"The president's won." Suddenly, Ed got excited.
"Won?" Manjome still hadn't quite caught up.
"I activate the effect of Salamandra with Chain in the Graveyard. Banish this Card from the Graveyard to activate. Return Monsters from your own Hand Cards, field, and Graveyard to the Deck as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon 1 Warrior-Type / Dragon-Type Fire Attribute Fusion Monster—The Monster Fusion Summoned by this effect is destroyed during the End Phase!"
Huh?
Ah!
Manjome suddenly understood.
Ultimate Flame Swordsman!
Tenjo Hikari took Fighting Flame Dragon on the field and Flame Swordsman in the Graveyard, then slid them into the Extra Deck.
In midair, a massive blue flame descended, and then, Ultimate Flame Swordsman once again stood proud upon the Daichi!
"My deepest thanks, His Highness Tierra!" Ultimate Flame Swordsman swung its Greatsword in excitement.
He could finally wash away his previous humiliation!
From the start of this Duel until now, he hadn't gotten a proper fight in!
Now, with Tierra's descent, his "reincarnation" had naturally been completed as well.
Ultimate Flame Swordsman, LV 8, Fire Attribute, Warrior-Type, Attack Power 2800.
"Battle—" Tenjo Hikari said calmly.
Seraph drew in a deep breath.
Several turns of setup, ended in a single instant.
"At the start of the Damage Step in which Ultimate Flame Swordsman battles, its effect can be activated. Make its ATK become double!"
Ultimate Flame Swordsman, ATK: 2800→5600.
Flame Sword cheered excitedly; it brandished its Greatsword and charged at the massive Lucifer in the sky. Lucifer swung the shield on his left hand, effortlessly blocking the attack—
However, Flame Sword's ATK was higher!
He didn't get discouraged and kept attacking, but no matter how he tried, he still couldn't touch Lucifer.
Just before the next strike, Flame Sword suddenly felt his body change; the red flames on his Greatsword were replaced by blue, pale fire. Ashen, deathly, mechanical power shrouded Ultimate Flame Swordsman. He swung his sword again, and this time, no matter what, Lucifer could no longer stop him.
Ha ha!
He let out a triumphant shout.
"For my lord, I offer this victory! Take this, Darklord—"
Tenjo Hikari shouted along with him:
"Extreme·Fighting Spirit Flame Slash Sword!"
BOOM!!!
The blue flames completely engulfed Lucifer. With a crack, Seraph's halo split and slowly fell from his head.
Seraph, LP: 2800→1200.
"Urgh… ah…"
Seraph couldn't help dropping to one knee.
"I lost?" Seraph clutched his chest. "Heh, fine by me. Being defeated by an excellent, righteous person proves… that humanity has evolved faster, become better."
"How could I possibly represent all of humanity alone?" Tenjo Hikari replied with his usual coldness. "Professor, I'm very grateful you taught me the attitude a Demon Ceremony should have, and I'm also grateful for the wrong example you showed me…
But I will not show mercy!
Tierra!"
Tierra spread both hands, one white, one black. Two massive orbs of light condensed in the air, collided, and shot out wild arcs of electricity.
"With this attack, I proclaim my resolve—"
"Purgatory's… Calamity Heavens!"
It was like meteorites bombarding the earth!
The orbs of light plummeted from the sky!
Whether blessed by Divine Favor or touched by Apocalypse, in a Duel, there is only one identity…
Duelist!
A human Duelist!
For a Duelist who betrayed humanity, Tenjo Hikari would never hold back!
Bang!
Angel's Feather turned to charcoal; Divine Aura shattered into fragments.
Seraph, LP: 1200→0.