Tenjo Hikari sped down the roadway with Serena, occasionally, when spotted by several police officers from the Fusion Army, they just turned around to do other things, pretending not to see him. Meanwhile, Tenjo Hikari would rescue those targeted by the Fusion Army, telling them to leave quickly.
Although Shinji, the "initiator", "died", in reality, the resistance did not have only Shinji as an initiator. Besides Shinji and Crow, there were two other initiators, so even without Shinji, the resistance's uprising wouldn't stop.
Tenjo Hikari traveled down the roadway, heading towards Yusei's direction.
In the distance, a colossal Stature was swinging its giant hand, but just at the next moment, a green gale blew through, and a dragon filled with mechanical texture glided through the sky. Tenjo Hikari slightly raised his head to see an abstract-looking dragon.
"Activate when opponent's monster declares an attack. That attack is negated!" In the wind, it seemed as if a passionate voice was heard.
At this moment, Tenjo Hikari finally saw the full appearance of that strange dragon.
The dragon as a whole looked somewhat like Stardust Dragon, but bulkier than Stardust Dragon. Besides, this dragon's body was mostly made of metal, looking more like a machine than a dragon.
Whoa—
Shooting Star Dragon T.G. EX?
Oh...
That's right.
It was only then that Tenjo Hikari pondered.
Earlier, he had thought a bit off.
Indeed, Yusei received modifications from Future People, thus becoming an Artificial God, but this didn't mean he would abandon his soul, Stardust Dragon. What's more, the help from the future for him wouldn't only be the Timelord.
Without the support of the Red Dragon, turning to rely on himself and scientific evolution to bring forth Shooting Star Dragon T.G. EX... also reasonable.
Tenjo Hikari remembered that in the original story, Yusei used the power of the Red Dragon to Synchro the "Majestic Star Dragon" to defeat Kiryu. But in this world, Yusei actively gave up the power of the Dragon Sign, so perhaps he couldn't use Majestic Star Dragon.
Yet clearly, regardless of how power and God changed, Yusei is always the one who wants to connect everything, save the world, and create the future.
He thought for a moment, decided not to watch the duel, and turned to head in another direction.
Let's settle Serena first.
"Eh, Master, aren't we going to watch that duel?" Serena asked curiously.
"As companions, we must believe in each other. Although we chose different paths, that's the kind of people duelists are. Yusei believes I can awaken Crow, so I think I shouldn't worry about Yusei anymore—So, you unlucky creature, why did you go to the Fusion Army, explain the details to me!
How did you come to this dimension without being able to create a Dimension Gate? Did someone come to abduct you?"
The only dimensional teleportation technology Tenjo Hikari knew Serena and Ruri could handle is the bracelet held by them, the "Loose-Handed Yuzu, Literary Yuzu." It's a special item that allows dimensional teleportation, but to trigger it, there must be at least two "Four Fruits and Vegetables" around, referring to dimension people like Yugo or Yuto who look identical.
Yugo is clearly impossible in this world, so maybe when Yuri tried to kidnap Serena, he coincidentally met Yuto or Yuya?
It feels unlikely to be that coincidental.
"Um, I used the school's..." Serena said somewhat embarrassed.
Tenjo Hikari took a deep breath, his hands nearly slipping from the handlebars: "You... you... Do you know why Red Academy changed the Dimension Gate last time? You're practically wasting school property!"
"Hahaha. Tenjo Hikari, at least it proves Serena's hands-on skills are pretty strong." Tierra sat on Shaddoll Dragon, laughing as she flew along, "Last time Red Academy changed the instrument because of Daitokuji, right? You guys are quite the lineage, how will you face that human named Cronos when you go back?"
Tenjo Hikari felt his fists clench tightly.
"Ah this..." Serena was a bit embarrassed.
If it had been a short time, she could've hurriedly returned to clean the Dimension Gate, no problem, but being away for long, the Dimension Gate would surely be taken for inspection, leaving the proxy principal Cronos troubled again.
Additionally, he would definitely worry for her.
The good news is, since she used the Dimension Gate from Red Academy, only one person could use it a month.
"I'll explain to the professor when I return." Tenjo Hikari said almost through gritted teeth, "It's nothing serious, tell me why you recklessly went to save people alone!"
"I felt it was my matter... shouldn't trouble the seniors..."
"Whenever I encounter troubles, I discuss them with Professor Cronos, why didn't you discuss them with Judai or Manjome?" Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but say, "As a duelist, you don't have to be overly logical, but at least be wise. Serena, even the bare minimum, you could've called Judai at that time!
You wouldn't be in such danger now, I might've even praised you—
As for now, hmph, give me a summary of the whole event from the moment you saw Ruri up to now, with all the details, write an analysis book!"
The punishment on paper.
Serena's face changed drastically.
Even if getting beaten wasn't a big deal with her physique, she knew the master wouldn't kill her. Besides, usual means wouldn't beat her to death.
But written punishment, especially incident analysis, that was truly challenging for her.
She'd rather duel, face Tierra!
"Ah, Mi…Tierra sister," At this moment, Serena desperately rotated her not-so-bright little brain, changing the topic, and began asking Tierra, "Is that your true form, such a huge existence really cool!"
"Hehe, isn't it impressive? Cool, right? God, right? But, even so, it's actually just a half-finished state." Tierra quickly shifted the topic upon hearing Serena's words.
Being personally involved in such a large duel, although not ending the match, laying the groundwork for victory, and having a head-on clash with the God who stopped her previously made her mood very good.
Especially since her figure should be etched into the hearts of countless people in this dimension, it only added to her happiness.
Though it was merely happiness, it wouldn't change anything, but she was usually bored, so slightly adjusting her mood was nice.
"It's not in a complete state?" Serena couldn't help but exclaim, then asked curiously, "Why do you normally use this form then?"
Tierra chuckled upon hearing, "For me, appearance is the least important thing. If you want to see, I can change into other forms any time."
While saying this, she snapped her fingers, and suddenly, the puppet's body transformed, becoming like a flesh body, seemingly alive, a grown-up Midrash.
Before Serena's astonishment faded, Tierra snapped her fingers again, and Serena blinked, seeing Tierra transform into herself.
She couldn't help but gape.
Then, Tierra shifted into various female monsters familiar to Serena, including Lunalight and even Dark Magician Girl.
Ultimately, Tierra returned to Midrash.
"But my favorite is still this model. After all, this was personally remodeled and hand-picked by me, perfect in every aspect." As she spoke, she gently twirled around, glancing at Tenjo Hikari, "Besides, appearance holds no meaning. The essence is what's significant for me."
Tenjo Hikari nodded.
For duelists pursuing card power, card illustrations were always the last consideration.
Moreover, even spending every moment with Tierra, his relationship with her went from stiff, to relaxed, to cooperative, not because of Tierra's "suit."
Shhh—
Tenjo Hikari shook off all pursuers, finally stopping the car in the Lower City Area.
He breathed a sigh of relief, waiting for Yusei to return, and pulled out his deck to take a look, noticing a few extra cards.
"Oh, those are the cards that the local God placed into your deck with that human on the runway." Tierra noticed those three cards, speaking to Tenjo Hikari.
Earthbound Servant Geo Gremlin, Earthbound Servant Geo Gremlina, and finally, a Synchro Monster belonging to Wiraqocha Rasca, "Earthbound Servant Geo Gryphon" like the Geo Octopus previously under Chakuchaloy.
Hikari calculated slightly.
He was only one Earth-Painted Winged Dog Demon short of collecting the entire set of "Earthbound Servant" cards!?
It seemed likely that this would be his first complete series of cards collected!