"The effect of Scatter Fusion. It can be activated once per turn, and only if there is a Monster on the opponent's field. Send the materials required for a non-Rock-Type Gem-Knight Fusion Monster from your Deck to the Graveyard, and Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck.
After this effect is activated, until the end of the turn, you cannot Special Summon monsters other than Gem-Knight Fusion Monsters from the Extra Deck."
Tenjo Hikari opened the Extra Deck, revealing a tall, gallant knight, then sent Crystal and a yellow-green card from the Deck to the Graveyard.
The brilliant diamond descended slowly from the sky, accompanied by a gentle clattering sound, as Captain Crystal, in Thunder Strike mode, made his dazzling appearance!
Gem-Knight Prismaura, LV 7, Earth Attribute, Thunder-Type, ATK 2450.
"Rest assured and leave it to me, Lord Tenjo!" Captain Crystal waved his massive spear, completing his first manifestation in this world.
"Change Labyrinth Tank to attack position!"
Labyrinth Tank, ATK: 2400
"Battle, Prismaura attack the Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"
"Tch—" Dark Fubuki snorted coldly.
At this moment, the noble 50 points of ATK of Captain Crystal showed its worth.
This is Yu-Gi-Oh!, where having 1 more point of ATK means a crushing advantage. Although 2400 and 2450 are only 50 points apart, Captain Crystal nonetheless smashed the Red-Eyes Black Dragon.
The Fire Dragon was smashed to pieces and fell into the lava.
Dark Fubuki LP: 3500→3450.
"Next, Labyrinth Tank attacks directly!"
The wheels and spikes of the stylish little car began to spin wildly, and at Tenjo Hikari's command, it charged straight towards Dark Fubuki ruthlessly—
"Ah!!"
Dark Fubuki was hit by the powerful drill car, his whole body flying out, bouncing a few times on the blue energy floor before barely landing on the edge.
He struggled to his feet, his clothing now in tatters, and blood began to flow from his body.
"Heh heh heh, such strong pain, it seems your Spirit Power isn't small either."
Tenjo Hikari raised an eyebrow.
Why isn't he using the Set Card?
He was a bit puzzled.
If he Set the card but couldn't use it, what kind of card could it be?
He glanced at another of his Set Cards, which was the Trap Card "Salamandra with Chain," but since he hadn't drawn any cards related to the Flame Swordsman, it remained idle.
What about that darkness?
"Well, this will greatly reduce darkness's Life Points!" Asuka let out a sigh of relief on the side, trembling with great tension, which reflected her inner unease.
Such things as a Darkness Duel are still too surreal for an ordinary schoolgirl.
"I activate Overload Future Fusion again, revealing Flame Wingman, and sending Winged Man from the Deck to the Graveyard."
Tenjo Hikari hadn't forgotten to continue compressing his Deck with Overload Future Fusion's effect.
"End turn."
"Heh heh heh heh…" Despite being at a disadvantage, Dark Fubuki seemed completely unbothered, instead laughing maniacally, "You did make me feel pain!"
"Are you going crazy?" Tenjo Hikari, aren't these lines out of character for Fubuki?
What's with all the Marufuji Ryo?
"My turn, draw."
"I activate the Spell Card, Pot of Greed, drawing two cards from my Deck." He glanced at the drawn cards and continued to laugh maniacally, "Activate the Set Card, Call of the Haunted!"
"Why Call of the Haunted?" Asuka realized something was off. If it was that card, why didn't he use it during last turn's Battle Phase?
Even if Labyrinth Tank and Red-Eyes Black Dragon had the same ATK, they probably wouldn't clash, right? Moreover, even if they did, it wouldn't be a loss, and it could save 2400 Life Points.
Tenjo Hikari looked, but couldn't help frowning.
Life Points, as long as they don't hit zero, don't matter how much they are.
Saving more important cards for deeper tactics and exchanges is the mindset of a wise Duelist.
In this regard, Dark Fubuki would rather be burned all over to save a Red-Eyes Black Dragon, somewhat reminiscent of Jonouchi back then.
"And the monster I will revive is naturally the Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"
"Next, the Spell Card, Inferno Fire Blast!"
Inferno Fire Blast—
Second card!
This time, Tenjo Hikari had no Fusion defense left, he quickly shouted Asuka to retreat, and he himself used both hands to shield in front.
"Ha ha ha, revenge dragon, let your fierce fire burn the enemy to ashes! Dark Metal Flames!"
The Red-Eyes Black Dragon gathered energy, and then spewed out a huge black fireball.
"I'll block it!" As befits the name Captain Crystal, even if it's just a split form in the long story of Captain Crystal, Gem-Knight Crystal decisively jumped out, transforming into a phantom to cover Tenjo Hikari, using gemstones and body to resist the searing flames, guarding him from the scorching heat, and providing protection.
Tenjo Hikari LP: 4000→1600
"Ugh—"
Despite Crystal's protection, Tenjo Hikari still knelt half on the ground, feeling a burning pain all over.
He could slightly smell a burnt odor, not from the volcanic magma, but seemingly from a burnt spot on his uniform.
"Thank you, Captain."
The miserable state of his fellow student made Asuka deeply understand the horrors of "Darkness Duel" and clearly recognize the danger of this Duel.
"Are you alright, Tenjo-san!" She hurried over, trying to help Tenjo Hikari, not caring about avoiding suspicion.
"Don't, come over!"
Tenjo Hikari shouted.
The opponent hasn't ended yet!
"Heh, during the turn Inferno Fire Blast is activated, Red-Eyes Black Dragon cannot engage in battle, but—I will use Red-Eyes Black Dragon as a sacrifice to Special Summon, Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon!"
"Roar!"
The flames on the Black Dragon's body grew hotter, the powerful fire turning its scales to resemble metal. When it reappeared, it had completely transformed into another existence.
"This card can only be Special Summoned by sacrificing Red-Eyes Black Dragon."
"For each Dragon-Type Monster in the Graveyard, its ATK increases by 300 points!"
Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon, LV 9, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, ATK 2400→3000.
"It's actually enough to match the Blue-Eyes White Dragon!" Asuka's face changed drastically.
3000 ATK is basically the threshold of Yu-Gi-Oh!'s power, and monsters with equal ATK to a Blue-Eyes White Dragon pose a nearly insurmountable challenge for ordinary Duelists.
"Battle, Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon, take down that do-gooder Dimensional Knight!" Dark Fubuki could clearly see the Spirit, and with an overbearing gaze, directed the dark dragon.
The dark dragon roared, charging at Prismaura, showcasing its ability to crush diamonds with its hand.
"Ugh!"
Tenjo Hikari felt as if his abdomen was pierced, groaning in pain and spitting out blood.
Tenjo Hikari LP: 1600→1050.
"Tenjo-san!" Asuka quickly ran over, supporting Tenjo Hikari so he wouldn't fall.
"Heh, now both sides' LP are equal, it's a tie." Dark Fubuki laughed, setting a card, "Set a card, end turn."
Tenjo Hikari took a deep breath and after resting for a while, said, "Thank you, Tenjouin-san," then released Asuka's hand, propped himself up, and gazed resolutely at Dark Fubuki.
"My turn, draw—"
He glanced at the drawn card, a smile curling on his lips, it's here!
As expected, it's with this!
"I activate the Continuous Spell, Flame Swordsrealm!"
"Is it really alright?"
Seeing this card, Dark Fubuki's lips curled up, and he suddenly asked Tenjo Hikari.
"What?" Tenjo Hikari wiped the sweat off his forehead with the back of his hand, and looked up at Dark Fubuki.
"Heh heh heh…or rather, is this voice more familiar to you?" Dark Fubuki looked at Asuka, who had been worried, and suddenly spoke calmly, "Asuka?"
"!!?" Asuka was struck as if hit by lightning.
This familiar playful tone, this voice—wait, this physique…
Dark Fubuki spread his arms wide, leaving himself completely open, still with a smile on his face, chuckling: "The owner of this body seems to be called...Tenjouin Fubuki?"
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
What the heck!?
Damn it!
Tenjo Hikari widened his eyes in shock, his hand stalling in place.
[It]wasn't the mind-controlled, amnesiac Tenjouin Fubuki, not "Dark Fubuki," it was truly Darkness!
The final boss of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX!
What a bastard!