But how did he become so close with Yusei and the others, and even team up with them!? I'm a bit jealous, I'd love to join in the fun, but unfortunately the Polymerization team has already been decided, and he can't just sign up without reason. Besides, he also needs to help find Mitsuzawa. If it weren't for today's "KING" team participating in the registration, he wouldn't even be in the mood to watch the match and see Hikari take the stage.
Sigh, such a pity.
Beside him, the ethereal Yubel pursed her lips, seeming to be in a bad mood.
This Otherworld God sure is living comfortably.
Duelists trust her, she can wander freely, enjoy the Duelist's resources, all the Duelist's Spirits obey her, and she can even actively participate in the Duelist's duels...
No words for it, very envious.
"Draw a card."
Tenjo Hikari drew a card and then awaited Tierra's instructions.
"Use this," Tierra murmured. "Using this should make you even harder to recognize."
Tierra wasn't simply looking to play around.
She knew well that Tenjo Hikari would never change his will, for if he did, he wouldn't be the Tenjo Hikari she knows.
Tenjo Hikari can resist even the temptation of Outer Entity Azathot; this duel wouldn't hide his identity even if it exposed him.
But if possible, he would surely delay it as much as he could, considering his friends, mentors, and work. No matter what, Tenjo Hikari would want to delay.
So she, a "Duelist" eager for a thrill, just happened to have the opportunity.
But simply relying on a High-Level Monster isn't enough.
The duel needs to appear more "real."
"Activate Materialism's effect, once per turn, the opponent must send a Hand Card or one Monster from the field to the Graveyard."
The tester reluctantly sent his last monster in hand to the Graveyard.
The Seven Swords Warrior on the field definitely couldn't be sent, because if it did, Materialism would attack directly.
If he can withstand this turn, victory would be possible as well.
"Normal Summon, LV 2, Tuner Monster, R-Genex Overseer. This card can activate its effect when it's summoned or Special Summoned. Special Summon one Genex monster with 3 stars or lower from your Hand Card."
"I Special Summon, LV 3, Genex Gaia."
!
Many were stunned.
It's not just Materialism!
This Duelist can even use Tuning!
No—
It's expected.
This guy is from the Synchro Dimension, it would be strange if he couldn't use Tuning!
Those paying close attention to this duel started to show a solemn expression.
A simple High-Level Monster is indeed strong, but not unbeatable, yet he has other Synchro Monsters too, making him hard to deal with.
At this moment, outside the 5DS Team's lounge, a frantic motorcycle engine roared, Jack Atlas hastily dismounted.
There's still half an hour before the deadline, he made it—
"Yusei, Crow, I'm back, I'm going on stage—what?"
What? Someone took the stage?
Who is that person?
It's not Aki or Long Yalongke? Not even Yugo?
"It's Tenjo."
"Hahaha, Crow, are you holding a grudge about me being late? You're just joking, because there's no way that's Tenjo Hikari." He laughed heartily.
Crow and Yusei exchanged a glance, smiling knowingly.
Ha—
Even Jack doesn't believe it; Tenjo's disguise is indeed well done.
Onstage, the duel continues.
The robot transformed into a green stream of light, glowing brilliantly in the air, while another machine began decomposing, assembling a brand new Monster.
"Even if I didn't create it myself, its appearance is quite nice," Tierra whispered.
"Synchro Summon, LV 5, Ally of Justice Catastor!"
Ally of Justice Catastor, LV 5, Dark Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK 2200→1700.
"When Catastor battles a non-Dark Attribute Monster at the start of the damage step, activate its effect. Destroy that Monster immediately."
A blue luminescence shone from Catastor, who approached Seven Swords Warrior, destroying it within moments.
Immediately after, Materialism began acting...
"Materialism attacks directly!"
BOOM—
The tester was so frightened that he shielded himself with his hands, bracing for the beam of light.
Yet before the light fell, the duel was already over.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
In that moment, he felt a sense of impending doom, but wasn't sure if it was his imagination.
Simultaneously, the referee announced loudly.
"5DS Team, test duel complete victory, fully passed—"