After this day ended, Hikaru immersed himself in his own experiments.
The current him had completely understood the reason for what the Great Leader had said, that he was not "complete."
It was actually a very simple thing. Just like Tierra, Hikaru actually had a resistance toward this world, this era, as well.
This manifested in his soul being "both this and that."
When he'd just come to this world, or rather, when he'd just become "Hikaru," he'd actually still rather missed the previous world. Because that world, compared to this one, had been so peaceful.
But now, he had gradually accepted this world.
Or rather, he considered himself now a part of this world too.
Friends, teachers, kin, he had wholly accepted them all.
And so, his so-called "split" had actually been resolved immediately.
"Although I don't know what you were before becoming a human of this world," Tierra explained to him casually while he was doing his experiments, "in any case, you definitely weren't a human of this world.
If you had to find a comparable thing to use as an example, it should be somewhat like Primordial Origin."
"What do you mean?" Although Hikaru had thought things through by now, he still had some confusion.
Confusion about what "kind of existence" he himself really was.
Tierra looked at his eyes, smiled, and said: "Still don't understand, Hikaru?"
"Spirits, as monsters of cards, as cards, possess abilities similar to Primordial Origins. But they are in the end existences born from the initial legends.
In the real, initial history, there is only ever one Gem-Knight Crystal from beginning to end, and his growth path also goes down a single line.
But in the spirit world, Crystal is not unique, and their growth trajectories are all different. They may perhaps grow as strong as the original Primordial Origin, but may also walk completely different paths. Like the Crystal on your team, who is actually now more Master Diamond than Gem-Knight Master Diamond."
Tierra raised both hands before her. With a casual pull, countless puppet strings combined into a scroll, explaining to Hikaru.
"By the same reasoning...
As the initial, true Star-Creating Goddess, as the very first deity of the DT Dimension, I died and came back, becoming the new era's 'god of the card.' Although I am still me, my true body has long perished. Now I am a card-dwelling, spirit-like deity."
Hikaru nodded.
He could understand this too.
Many spirits, on first seeing Tierra, would by default treat her as a spirit rather than a god of some kind. Only when Tierra employed her special power, employed some things they couldn't do, could they understand the difference.
"I'd been puzzled for a long time. You're clearly a human, so why do you have spirit-like properties? Until today, I completely understood."
"Hikaru... you're a Primordial Origin of humanity."
"Uh?"
Tierra's words left Hikaru stunned.
"Oh."
He heard it in his heart, silently thought, and then slowly had a sudden realization.
Yes.
Right!
Why, why had he never thought of it?
Suppose the initial Gem-Knight was the Primordial Origin of today's Gem-Knight spirits, and the initial Chaos Warriors were the Primordial Origins of today's Chaos Warriors. Then would humans of this world also have a so-called "Primordial Origin"?
In this world, this so-called "Primordial Origin" didn't exist, because humans were humans, and humans were simply born this way.
But...
In other worlds, it was different!
Suppose the world in Hikaru's memory, the world before he came to this world, was real, not his own false memory. No, it must be real, because everything now corresponded to his memory.
Then a situation would in fact arise.
The Yu-Gi-Oh anime and manga in his memory, the Yu-Gi-Oh games in his memory, did they have no "reference"?
The humans in the Yu-Gi-Oh anime and manga were designed based on that world's humans' impressions of themselves, impressions of the people around them, impressions of all sorts of beautiful heroes and all sorts of evil people.
The humans of that world were... the Primordial Origins of this world's humans! Naturally, Hikaru was one of the many Primordial Origins of humanity!
So if humans from that world appeared in this world, then those humans would naturally display the qualities a "Primordial Origin" should have!
Both "human," and non-human!
Just as Tierra was both "deity" and spirit!
This was a nearly impossible miracle.
Because in this world, humans themselves were humans. There was never any kind of initial legend. This world's humans also had their own joys and sorrows, and wouldn't follow the storylines of anime and manga completely. So long as there was the slightest influence, this world would have different changes.
This way, he also completely understood why deity-level existences didn't mispronounce his name.
Because "everyone was the same."
You're a Primordial Origin, I am too. No difference, right?
Honestly, this wasn't really hard to think of, but Hikaru had never thought in this direction. Because it was too much of a "knowledge blind spot." Even Tierra could think of it now only because, during her duel with Hikaru, she'd experienced that non-human and shared-fate sensation, which had let her briefly experience Hikaru's own life and soul, letting her more easily understand Hikaru's state.
Understanding, comprehending, embracing.
Hikaru had now completely figured out why he'd been called "incomplete" before.
He also understood why the Great Leader had said back then that he was walking the correct path.
Because so long as he conducted "Fusion," then no matter what he was doing, he was actually integrating into this world.
And now...
He had thoroughly, completely integrated into this world.
Regardless of so-called identity, origin, or soul.
For him, his journey was truly here.
"A perfect judgment, Hikaru~~" Professor Banner floated over beside him, looking at Hikaru's research, and said with a chuckle.
"Professor." Hikaru scratched the back of his head slightly, a little embarrassed.
He felt Professor Banner probably knew where his "difficulty" lay earlier than he did.
Because Professor Banner's alchemy was more comprehensive than his own, and Professor Banner was a genuine existence who had transformed from human to spirit.
Of course, this point wouldn't actually make him embarrassed. What did make him embarrassed was Summoning Professor Banner to the field at the final crucial point of the duel.
Looking back on that point, there was still a slight embarrassment to it.
But Professor Banner didn't mention this related matter, and instead praised Hikaru's research.
By now, he certainly wouldn't care where Hikaru's origin actually lay. He didn't care about that either. For him, having Hikaru as this perfect successor meant that even if he hadn't become a spirit and had just directly died, he could have closed his eyes in peace.
Hikaru was more talented than him, younger than him. His body hadn't become worn from illness and experiments. He also had a large number of trustworthy companions, as well as the super-supporter Tierra.
More importantly, Hikaru also had the purest pursuit of alchemy and Fusion.
Compared to Hikaru, he was actually not that pure.
"After resting for two days, I too should be on my way, meow~" Professor Banner smilingly continued. This time not even encouragement or advice was included.
There was no longer any need.
Hikaru had already completed the "Philosopher's Stone," had already completed "unification." The next step was probably going to be the crafting of Super Polymerization. There was nothing else he could say.
What else could remain?
Hmm.
"Ah, right, Hikaru. Don't forget to go to El Dorado. I think my old friend must be very much looking forward to seeing you, meow~"
Yes, time to add a little trouble for someone else~
"Mm, alright, I understand."
Hikaru thought back.
According to Professor Banner, the dimension where "El Dorado Lord El Dorado Lich" resided had once been crossed by the red light. It was Professor Banner who, through alchemy, had awakened the maddened El Dorado Lord. It was also after that that the El Dorado Lord had begun preparing to counter the red light.
Earlier, El Dorado Captain and El Dorado Cult God had also spent time in that dimension, though they were more existences like students.
But indeed, El Dorado was a dimension worth going to.
First, though perhaps not commonly used, there was one small detail: El Dorado was truly a Fusion deck.
There was even a dedicated Fusion Spell Card!
Second, El Dorado Lord itself could actually coordinate with "Fallen of Albaz."
With Branded Fusion available, one could directly use Fallen of Albaz and El Dorado Lord to Fusion Summon Lubellion the Searing Dragon, then directly use Lubellion's effect to banish for continuous Fusion Summons.
Even if he couldn't manage Ice Sword Dragon Frost Dragon, there were still many other development paths.
At least before "The Bystial Lubellion" appeared, El Dorado Branded had been rather common.
In any case, in Hikaru's impression, compared to the Fallen Angels Hikaru could currently attempt to construct, Branded Predaplant was much more common.
In sum, now Hikaru was also beginning to prepare a whole new deck.
Part of the reason was that for a long time next, Hikaru would be helping and experimenting in the Branded Dimension. A deck related to Albaz was more appropriate, and also more suited to Albaz's growth.
Another part of the reason was that the Branded series' endurance was actually stronger.
Hikaru wasn't lacking in the ability to close out matches, but continuous endurance ability was actually something Hikaru had always lacked.
And if he could keep playing, in case one day Tierra suddenly jumped out and gave an opponent a punch, that would be very satisfying too.
Playing cards, beyond deckbuilding and winning, Hikaru always wanted some flashy victories too.
As for whether Tierra was Fusion.
Hikaru felt probably no one in the entire world would ask this question.
However.
Hikaru wasn't going to El Dorado yet.
Not that he was slacking, but before that he had several matters lined up.
First was the Branded Dimension. Hikaru now went there every two or three days. He might encounter some enemy and have to duel any day, so he had to preserve his energy each month and couldn't duel casually.
Second was "Gladiator Beast Emperor." Cyclops had been striving for this all along, feeling only the final push was missing. It was uncertain which day they'd go with Hikaru together.
"For that one, you can delay."
"Why?"
Hikaru felt puzzled by Tierra's words.
Tierra sighed and told Hikaru that during this period she'd actually also observed Cyclops a bit.
Cyclops's efforts were in her eyes. Combined with Cyclops having always been nourished by the Philosopher's Stone, further progress clearly wasn't a problem.
But...
Unlike Flame Swordsman and Black Flame, Cyclops wasn't "unwilling to evolve," but rather... lacked courage!
"Being captured by the Fusion Army, being experimented on by the Fusion Army, is his nightmare. He probably can't forget that fear in a short time."
Originally, this fear had gradually dissipated under Hikaru's support. But wanting to break through the current Gladiator Beast's limits, wanting to become the "Emperor" of all Gladiator Beasts, required perfection without flaw, without the slightest defect!
Clearly, Cyclops's experiences had become a terrible defect beyond his origin.
Hikaru gave a cold snort.
Fusion Army...
Looks like without bringing the Gladiator Beasts to beat up the Fusion Army once more, this wouldn't do.
And best if it were researchers. Ordinary soldiers or generals couldn't fully lift Cyclops's nightmare.
Fortunately, Hikaru knew the Fusion Army wasn't extinct.
"Yuri" was still like a venomous snake, ready to stir up trouble at any time.
Beyond these two important matters, Hikaru also had a matter recently agreed upon with someone.
Two days later, at Team 5D's base, a group came to visit.
"Yo! Hikaru, long time no see!"
From far away, Hikaru heard Yuma Tsukumo's super-familiar, enthusiastic voice. Beside him were Tori Meadows, greeting Team 5D's seniors, and the expressionless Kite Tenjo.
Earlier, they had already agreed with Hikaru to go to the "Star War Dimension" together again. Now that the agreed time had arrived, Yuma had unhesitatingly come along with Kite for the excitement.
He actually had considerable fondness for this big brother Hikaru who'd fed him instant noodles. And Hikaru also had the surname Amagi, the same surname as Kite Tenjo, which seemed to be quite a connection.
Team 5D's and Hikaru also took this matter to heart.
Because Kite Tenjo's objective seemed to be to duel Team Despair and to speak openly with his younger brother. Perhaps he'd even directly settle a win-loss with Team Despair.
For Yusei this was a rather good choice, because Team Despair's performance seemed cold and menacing, and they themselves weren't life forms of the Synchro Dimension either. If they could be cleared out ahead of time, it seemed rather helpful for the coming great battle.
More importantly, everyone in Team 5D's was also very concerned about Kite's "brother who somehow went missing" matter.
Aside from Leo and Luna, who were children themselves, every member of Team 5D's especially liked children and cared for children. Even if they had no relation themselves, if they could help Kite Tenjo they would gladly do so.
Precisely because of this, Hikaru enjoyed a dimensional transport not by the usual, occasionally dizzying dimensional gate, but by the ultra-luxurious dimensional airship, Emperor's Key.
When they once again found themselves amid the stars, that familiar sound of clashing gradually faded. Then, a familiar enormous female spirit slowly drifted over.
"Eh! It's you all, so soon!"
Kite Tenjo had long heard about this place from Yuma. At this moment, having become quick-tempered due to his brother's problem, he directly raised his voice and shouted: "Alright, cut the nonsense. Let's begin that dueling ritual right now!"
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