Judai would never doubt Tenjo Hikari.
Manjome also absolutely believes in Tenjo Hikari.
But they also cannot refute Yubel at this time.
Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but sigh lightly and let out a "hmph."
"Alright, since you're so eager to debate, I'll accompany you to the end today." Tenjo Hikari's eyes flashed with an indeterminate purple glow, "A duel is, after all, a clash of spirits. Since you're so keen, I'll use a duel to awaken Kagurazaka, whom you have imprisoned."
Yubel's wicked words were many, and although Tenjo Hikari truly had no interest in discussing these matters during a duel, if he continued to speak without any reaction, the duel would indeed be difficult to proceed.
Seeing Tenjo Hikari "fall for the trap," Yubel sneered slightly.
She wasn't afraid of being refuted by Tenjo Hikari, she was afraid that Tenjo Hikari wouldn't react at all and focus solely on the duel without considering anything else.
Now, since Tenjo Hikari wants to thoroughly engage with her on this issue, she naturally has an opportunity.
"Tierra?" Tenjo Hikari softly called out Tierra's name.
Blue flames erupted beside Tenjo Hikari, and a green Mechanical Puppet slowly emerged within the flames.
"What's the matter? Do you need me to argue with this dragon Archfiend?" Tierra seemed slightly surprised and startled, "I'm really not good at arguments, never reached a conclusion when arguing with Sofia."
It's certainly not expected for you to win against Yubel in a verbal exchange.
"No worries, just your presence is enough."
"Heh, summoned an Otherworld God to bolster your stance?"
"Ha... I just want you to experience the feeling."
?
Yubel suddenly felt a bit dazed.
Then—
Tenjo Hikari's expression suddenly changed, his aura dramatically surged, and the purple energy waves expanded outward from him like ripples.
Though it wasn't his true form, this sudden burst still startled Yubel.
Such powerful presence!!
What on earth is this human!? Where does he come from!?
"I have sensed your presence in the Fusion Department—I've always asked my friends to guard the Fusion Department, hoping they can protect it, so that my members won't be harmed by external threats. So I assert that you must have entered the Fusion Department before and then left!"
Yubel's heart skipped a beat.
Sure enough, those Earthbound Immortals and this guy are on the same side.
"Just as you said, I have quite excellent partners; I have gods from the S Dimension to help me; I also have many Spirits that support me. If spoken individually, I can even help the academy overcome several days of hardship—
But what does this have to do with [humans]!"
Manjome and Judai exchanged a glance, suddenly coming back to their senses as if waking from a trance.
If faced with the 'ending of humanity leading to extinction,' the most crucial factor is humanity itself!
If only relying on others, without human effort, wouldn't humanity's extinction be quite reasonable?
Tenjo Hikari continued, "If I, or Judai, did everything, what would remain for classmates to learn, why be duelists, and what would be the point in facing existential threats to humanity?
If I alone did everything, took care of classmates' matters, did the teachers' tasks, then would they still be my friends?
Are they [puppets] or [partners]?"
Tenjo Hikari continued, pointing at Yubel, as a purple gale blew, scattering broken twigs and leaves: "If one person monopolizes all work, career, academics, family affection, friendship, love, everything, is it truly protection, or is it an outlet for one's control desires!?
Absurd!"
Then, he exchanged glances with Tierra, nodding in agreement.
After the duel with Professor Seraph, he fully understood how to interact with Tierra: "Mutual respect is the most fundamental thing; without respecting each other, on what grounds can you claim to support each other?"
"Grrrr..." Yubel's right hand trembled, teeth clenching audibly, unsure whether it was anger or frustration.
Not far away, Judai's Heroes, upon hearing Tenjo Hikari's words, gathered together, excitedly cheering for Tenjo Hikari.
Tenjo Hikari is still the best!
If you dare provoke him, he would never be polite with you!
This year, with the Fusion Army gone, it was thought Tenjo Hikari's temper had mellowed, but it turned out he just didn't have worthy opponents for retorts—his prowess is indeed still present!
"Unity and cooperation, mutual assistance, and mutual advancement—that is what defines... fusion. If you attempt to distort my understanding of fusion, I advise you to spare yourself the trouble. You won't achieve it in your lifetime." Tenjo Hikari declared assertively.
"As for Kagurazaka... I regret that he didn't overcome the critical challenge when it mattered. But it's no longer a problem. Because I am here." Tenjo Hikari looked at Kagurazaka, through Kagurazaka's eyes, as if seeing through Yubel's soul and dream, "So I will guide and awaken him."
The third eye on Yubel's head began to flicker crazily, observing Tenjo Hikari's inner thoughts.
No flaw—absolutely no flaw!
His words came from the heart; he sincerely thought this way!
Damn it!!
This guy truly insists on the path of "fusion" from his heart!
Lunatic!?
This approach from "classmate" is completely unworkable!
Earlier, she thought she had used the most perfect method to make Kagurazaka willingly summon her, thus not actively persuading a student to fall nor forcibly possessing a student. Based on information she gathered about Tenjo Hikari, under this circumstance, he would inevitably be somewhat touched.