The drawn cards, all gone.
"...Phoenixman's effect, destroying itself and Tierra."
Boom!
Phoenixman exploded into flames, but Tierra's silhouette remained in the air, as if there was something left to do.
"Phoenixman's effect, Special Summon 1 Destiny Hero from the Graveyard in the next Standby Phase."
"This is the final moment..."
Tenjo Hikari took a deep breath and then raised his right hand, where a green rune appeared faintly.
Swish—
Swish—
The card flickered brightly.
A strangely colored stone slowly appeared from his hand.
"Whoa..."
"Eh!"
"What is this!"
Several classmates exclaimed in surprise.
"Interesting..." In the Human World, Kaiba Seto suddenly smiled while observing everything.
If this incident were left to him, it might be difficult to resolve. If they could solve such a world-level problem, then the two duelists would be able to engage in an equal dialogue with him.
But before that, they must first overcome the obstacles.
He had thought that Tenjo Hikari would rely on the bonds with his friends to achieve a brand new fusion.
He had thought that Tenjo Hikari, through personal charisma, would gain the trust of ordinary people influenced by the Evil God.
He had thought that Tenjo Hikari, with the help of Spirits and the one called Tierra, would together leap over the hurdles.
However, he never expected——
Tenjo Hikari abandoned all those choices.
At this critical moment.
He chose only one path.
Pure fusion!
Indeed, Tenjo Hikari's fusion had always been inclusive, always willing to accept everything.
But in Kaiba Seto's view, perhaps Tenjo Hikari's inclusiveness carried a hint of "compromise."
Because he was rather easygoing and amiable in his interactions with others, also enjoying helping others.
So, except for the Fusion Army he disliked, he generally didn't mind others.
As long as it wasn't too unreasonable, he would just let it be, perhaps even thinking, "Well, this is how that person is, what can you say about them."
However——
"Alchemy requires purification treatment."
He lightly tapped his arm with his fingers.
Wanting to complete a self-"purification" at this crucial moment, then continue to elevate oneself further?
Using alchemy on oneself, that's truly interesting.
As he finished thinking these thoughts.
The "sphere" in Tenjo Hikari's hand was also completed.
He smiled, restoring his usual demeanor.
Others even thought he seemed... more handsome, more approachable.
Kaiba made a mistake at one point.
Tenjo Hikari was not "purifying," but "elevating" once again.
Cards entrusted with high hopes by friends, cards lent to him by friends — even if they weren't necessary, he wanted to fuse them, initiate a cycle of fusion and elevation, and extract the Power of Creation from it to obtain purer — substance.
"Fusion Gate's effect, banish Elemental Hero Avian, Elemental Hero Bubbleman, Elemental Hero Clayman, Elemental Hero Burstinatrix from the deck for a Fusion Summon!"
Four heroes flew out from Tenjo Hikari's deck, transforming into various colored spheres, floating in the air.
Then, the four spheres merged together, splitting into two light spheres, attaching other elements.
Earth Attribute, Fossil's power, from Jim.
Water Attribute, Cloud's power, from Amon.
Fire Attribute, Black Dragon's power, from Fubuki.
Wind Attribute, Hero's power, from Judai!
Dark Attribute, Destiny's power, from Ed!
And finally, Tenjo Hikari's own light, Fusion's power!
The four colored gemstones shone brightly, then gathered together, transforming into a radiantly colored cosmic stone.
He raised his hands in front of him, the colorful, strange stone slowly floated with his motion, ascending into the air.
"Fusion Summon, Eternal Hero Electrum!"
Light descended, the golden pure hero slowly landed before Tenjo Hikari.
At the same time, Tenjo Hikari also held onto the small sphere.
The Philosopher's Stone - completed!
Tenjo Hikari was thrilled.
Now.
He too.
Was an Era-Defining Alchemist!
The second Super Polymerization no longer required other manufacturing methods!
Because he already had it in his hand! He had finally completed the transition from "using Super Polymerization to defeat invincible mighty foes" to "in the face of fierce enemies, using one's own strength to create Fusion Power."
"Eternal Hero Electrum is considered as Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind Attributes on the field."
"..." Dark Glow stared at the Monster, somewhat silent.
"This is precisely what you detest, a Hero full of 'special features,' and it is these features that will demonstrate its power!"
"Eternal Hero Electrum's effect, upon successful Fusion Summon, all cards banished during the Duel return to the owner's deck."
Cards——
Numerous cards rose from all directions.
Tierra gently raised her head.
Her body began to transform, the power of darkness began to dissipate, and the creative power of light began to change.
Time began to reverse.
No——
Everything started to reconstruct.
Everything seemed to retreat, reverse; darkness gradually separated from the planet, black clouds flew back into the world.
Bewildered humans began to awaken, people pulled into this world began to return to the outside world, everything began returning to the right course, as though nothing had ever happened.
This is exactly what Tierra could perform: "World Reassembly."