Wearing a golden crown, cloaked in vibrant armor, and with a halo shining behind it, a crimson divine bird flew in from afar, emitting a series of cries.
Simorgh, Bird of Bringing, LV 2, Wind Attribute, Winged Beast-Type, ATK 1000.
Caesar looked at this scene in astonishment.
He knew, aware that Senior Fubuki was always influenced by Darkness, that's why during previous duels, cards in his deck would be automatically replaced with the Red-Eyes Series cards.
Although Senior Fubuki gradually overcame this, he never expected that Senior Fubuki, now wearing the mask of Darkness, could resist such influence and even... use cards he never used before!
The divine bird flew close, gently nudging Senior Fubuki, who said to it, "Well done," then continued, "Simorgh, Bird of Bringing's Monster Effect can only be activated upon successful summoning. Add one 'Simorgh' card other than 'Simorgh, Bird of Bringing' from the deck to the hand."
"I will... add Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry to my hand!"
Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry?!
Many spirits were astonished.
This seems to be the leader of the Bird of Divinity Race, right?
However, a Monster has already been Normal Summoned, so adding it to the hand seems meaningless, doesn't it?
"Activate the Field Spell Card, Elborz, the Sacred Lands of Simorgh!"
The fierce wind roared, clouds billowed and unfolded, and a large mountain slowly rose from the four sides of the Dueling Arena.
Wow.
Tenjo Hikari watched in curiosity from the side.
Unlike Tenjo Hikari running around everywhere adventurously, most of the Dimensional Travelers generally explore in some fixed places, even Senior Fubuki, who aims to be a photographer, hadn't traveled to so many places.
After all, firstly he needed to collect cards, and secondly, he didn't possess Tenjo Hikari's Dimension Gate skills.
In the months before the competition started, Senior Fubuki had been visiting Mountains, relying on his good image and the achievements of having once defeated Guardian of the Mountain, coupled with his kindness to children, he finally gained new strength, gaining the coordinates of this mountain.
Looks like Senior Fubuki truly hasn't been idle.
"As long as this card is on the field, Winged Beast-Type and Wind Attribute Monsters' ATK and DEF increase by 300 points."
"And then..." Senior Fubuki slowly revealed the Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry card from his hand showing it to his opponent, "Once per turn, show a Wind Attribute Winged Beast-Type Monster LV 5 or above from your hand to your opponent to activate. This turn, the release needed for the Tribute Summon of a Winged Beast-Type Monster is reduced by 1!"
"Wait... isn't that effect supposed to mean..." Caesar realized the implication of these words.
Since it's intended to reduce the materials, then...
"Yes, exactly—that's the 3rd effect of the Sacred Lands of Simorgh! Once per turn, activate if you have Wind Attribute Winged Beast-Type Monsters on your field. Summon one Winged Beast-Type Monster!
I will use Simorgh, Bird of Bringing as a Sacrifice for a Tribute Summon—
Summon the ruler calling for fierce winds, inviting a friend in need, commanding the divine winds!
Tribute Summon!
LV 8, Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry!"
Golden feathers descended from the sky, a cry resonated, and a large bird with golden wings, slowly descended, its halo spinning gently behind it.
Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry, LV 8, Wind Attribute, Winged Beast-Type, ATK 2900→3200.
"Such an effect!" Caesar immediately realized the impending trouble.
As a classic card, many recognize Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry.
In the hand, as a Normal Monster, as long as it remains on the field, only one tribute is needed for the Tribute Summon of Wind Attribute Monsters—meaning, as long as the Sacred Lands and Simorgh are on the field, isn't it possible to Tribute Summon a High-Level Monster once per turn without needing material?!
More importantly, Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry has another effect!
"Simorgh, Bird of Ancestry's Monster Effect, when Tribute Summoned using only Wind Attribute monsters, up to two cards on your opponent's field return to their hand."
Senior Fubuki slowly moved his arm, pointing to Caesar's field, "The ones I choose are... Cyber Dragon Nova, and your Cyber Twin Dragon!"
The fierce wind roared, transforming into a tornado, sweeping up the two different models of Cyber Dragons on the field. The two Cyber Dragons struggled mightily, but ultimately were blown back to his deck by the fierce wind.
Caesar's expression turned slightly rigid.
"Hiss... this way, if Simorgh attacks Cyber Jormungardr, followed by Meteor Black Dragon's direct attack, senior Fubuki wins!?"
"This is too overwhelming; that Senior Fubuki is overpowering Caesar!"
"Not only that, but from start to finish, all Caesar's actions were within Senior Fubuki's expectations—"
At this moment, everyone truly realized that Senior Fubuki's reputation as one of the "kings" of Duel Academy alongside Caesar wasn't mere words!
"Battle, Ryo!" The black flames on Senior Fubuki's body surged and burned fiercely, almost turning his clothes red, "Simorgh, attack Cyber Jormungardr!"
The divine bird took flight, its golden feathers showering upon the world serpent, and within moments, Cyber Jormungardr turned to scrap, vanishing from existence.
"Then, Shooting Star Dragon Meteor Black Dragon direct attack!"
Meteor Black Dragon's current Attack Power is 4100 points!
If this direct attack succeeds, then Caesar will undoubtedly lose!
"Activate Set Card! Trap Card, Cyber Overflow!"
"Select any number of [Cyber Dragon]s from your Hand · Graveyard, and face-up Monster cards on the field to banish. Afterward, destroy the same number of opponent's cards on the field!"
The Card Image shows Cyber Dragon's body bursting with electrical arcs, as if it could collapse at any moment.
Just like Caesar right now.
"Cyber Overflow. Are you banishing cards from your hand?" Senior Fubuki saw the card and wasn't surprised.
He indeed was prepared.
"No, I will banish Cyber Dragons from the Graveyard!"
"Graveyard?" In Caesar's graveyard, there shouldn't be any Cyber Dragons.
Or maybe...
"There are." Caesar forced a smile, "An Xyz summon leaves the field and returns to the Extra Deck, but its Xyz Materials do go to the graveyard."
Fubuki frowned slightly, but thankfully he wore a mask, so Caesar didn't notice.
He made a slight mistake.
It couldn't be helped; he had never seen an Xyz Monster before, so he didn't handle the details well.
"Banish the Cyber Dragon from the graveyard and destroy your Meteor Black Dragon."
A Cyber Dragon, crackling with electricity, flew out from the graveyard, roaring as it charged toward Meteor Black Dragon. With a buzzing sound, the Cyber Dragon was destroyed upon impact.
"Good!"
"This way, we've survived this round!"
Many spectators were sweating in their palms, no longer contemplating which handsome guy they supported.
"Heh—indeed, with this method, you've destroyed Meteor Black Dragon, but don't forget, Meteor Black Dragon still has an effect!"
"Ugh..."
"Meteor Black Dragon's Monster Effect is activated when this card is sent from the field to the graveyard, targeting a Normal Monster in your graveyard. That monster is Special Summoned!"
"Ah!"
"Come forth, Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"
A pillar of fire rose once again.
The Black Dragon officially appeared in this duel!
Red-Eyes Black Dragon, LV 7, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, ATK 2400.
"A monster Special Summoned during the battle phase can declare an attack. I'll use Red-Eyes Black Dragon for a direct attack on you!"
"Inferno Fire Blast!"
Red-Eyes Black Dragon took a deep breath, then spat out a black fireball. With the storm's empowerment, it flew almost instantly toward Caesar.
"Ahhhh—"
The flames struck Caesar head-on; in an instant, the piercing pain coursed through his body and soul, the white Photon Suit flickered and seemed unable to withstand this attack.
Marufuji Ryo, LP: 3900→1500.
Caesar knelt halfway to the ground, flames spreading over him, burning him, turning his skin red and even cracking it.
"Ryo!"
"Caesar!"
Asuka and Manjome exclaimed!
"Caesar-sama!!!" Some of Caesar's female fans screamed.
"Brother!" Marufuji Shou wished he could stick his face into the screen and go straight through.
Caesar slowly regained his senses, struggled to stand, sweat pouring down his forehead, but forced a smile, defiantly saying, "Hmph, hardly felt a thing."
"Ha...I really like your stubborn attitude. Set one card, end turn." Fubuki laughed heartily.
Caesar looked at the Set Card.
Fubuki had a total of two Set Cards. One was undoubtedly just used to send Red-Eyes Black Dragon to the graveyard so Meteor Black Dragon could still sustain battle prowess, conveniently searching for "Return of the Red-Eyes." If he remembered correctly, the effect of Return of the Red-Eyes is that if you control a Red-Eyes Monster, you can revive one Normal Monster from the graveyard.
Perhaps, Fubuki's Deck contained some high-star Level Winged Beast-Type Normal Monsters.
As for the other card, it hadn't been used yet.
"My turn, draw."
He looked at the card in his hand, his expression somewhat grim.
"Activate Spell Card, Graceful Charity. Draw three cards, then discard two cards."
He drew three more cards, his expression not improving much.
This guy Fubuki, had calculated everything, so he could only use rarely-seen cards he's never used before.
He glanced at the Cyber Dark series, took a deep breath, "I discard Cyberdark Horn and Cyberdark Keel, then summon Cyber Valley in Defense Position."
A seemingly lifeless Mechanical Dragon slowly rose from the ground.
Cyber Valley, LV 1, Light Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK/DEF 0.
Having not drawn any cards to change the situation, he could only try to stall further.
"Set one card, end turn."
He panted heavily. He could sense the keen-edged fierce wind in the air and also feel the searing flames rising in the atmosphere.
He thought about Fubuki's words and considered Fubuki's actions.
Although he didn't know what darkness was, Fubuki truly showed that, even if using the powers of darkness, he could forcibly exert his will using his cards.
And thinking of himself...
These days, hadn't he relied on his consciousness and Photon Equipment to capture a NO. wielding Fusion Army soldier?
It's just...he never thought about what Cyberdark really was!