Instructor Napoleon activated a Cover Card from his rear field, and a pitch-black, heavy toy cannon appeared on the field.
A toy soldier ran up in small steps and lit the fuse. Sparks followed the fuse to the end, and with a muffled "boom," the cannon fired, directly hitting the abdomen of the giant alien insect.
Alien Insect Victory staggered back. Although not yet defeated, it kneeled down, switching from attack to defense.
[Alien Insect Victory, Attack Power 12500 → Defense Power 2500]
Napoleon: "The Toy Cannon also deals 400 points of damage to its controller, Aru!"
[Yugen, LP4000→ LP3600]
Several students on the sidelines were surprised: "Instructor Napoleon actually...covered for Chronos?"
The entire academy knew that the two were like fire and water, and seeing them protect each other was indeed a bit disconcerting.
Professor Chronos apparently thought the same.
"You...Instructor Napoleon..." Chronos was moved, "You actually protected me..."
Instructor Napoleon rolled his eyes, and then proudly placed his hands on his hips.
"Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of resolving our disputes, Chronos Temporarily."
He spoke solemnly.
"This duel is important and will decide the future for both of us. And this opponent is no ordinary foe; neither of us stands a chance alone..."
Chronos bit his handkerchief, then nodded after a moment.
"Hmm, you have a point, Nonne."
To win this match, they had to do something they had hardly considered before.
Work together!
Marufuji Shou: "Seeing these two cooperate is kind of weird..."
"Indeed." Chazz nodded.
Judai smiled: "I think, maybe this is Yugen's goal."
"Eh?" Marufuji Shou was momentarily stunned.
When did Mitsuzawa, who had no sense of presence, suddenly speak up: "Only when people's interests align and they face a common external threat will they naturally resolve conflicts and stand shoulder-to-shoulder."
"Ah...I see."
Marufuji Shou understood.
"Could it be that Yugen wanted the two professors to reconcile their differences..."
Everyone's gaze towards Yugen now carried more admiration.
Not only possessing unfathomable strength but also considering others to this extent. Is this the demeanor of a King?
"It's not over yet." Napoleon continued, "Activate the Cover Card, Continuous Trap 'Gulliver's Chain'!
This card can only be activated when a monster's mode changes! As long as this card exists on the field, that monster can only remain in face-up defense mode.
If that monster is changed to attack mode, then destroy that monster and this card together!" (Original Card)
Silver chains swiftly flew from the Trap Card, binding Victory Alien Insect, which had just been forced into defense mode on Yugen's field. The chains wrapped around the giant insect's body, immobilizing it completely.
"Excellent!" Chronos praised, "This completely locks down the attack power of twelve thousand from the alien insect, Nonne!"
"Indeed."
Yugen nodded approvingly.
"But my attack isn't over yet." Yugen said, "My Sub-Akang and Zex Alien Insects haven't attacked yet."
He turned his focus, this time targeting Napoleon's field.
"Zex Alien Insect, attack 'Toy Soldier.'"
[Zex Alien Insect, Attack Power 1800]
Zex Alien Insect flew out, pouncing like a starfish onto the Toy Soldier. The little soldier struggled mightily, but it was futile and was soon drained by the starfish's mouth, exploding into pieces with a blast.
[Napoleon, LP4000→ LP3000]
"Sub-Akang Alien Insect, attack the second 'Toy Soldier.'"
[Sub-Akang Alien Insect, Attack Power 1000]
The second Toy Soldier also exploded, and Instructor Napoleon stumbled back two steps from the impact.
[Napoleon, LP3000→ LP2800]
"Instructor Napoleon!"
Chronos saw Napoleon taking damage to protect him, and his expression involuntarily moved, eyes slightly reddened.
"Small...small issue."
Napoleon stood up, gritting his teeth and said.
"Well, although we defended this turn, it seems quite tough indeed."
Yugen crossed his arms, chuckled.
"Set two cards, ending my turn."
Back to Chronos' turn, but he didn't draw a card. Instead, he looked down at the cards in his Duel Disc card deck.
"Can we really...win?"
Instructor Napoleon also remained silent, saying nothing.
They both knew that though their opponent was technically a student, his strength was far beyond theirs. It now seemed like even two against one hardly closed the gap.
At this moment, Judai spoke up: "Teachers, don't give up!"
Both professors instinctively looked up at Judai.
"We never know what might happen until the last moment of a duel, do we?"
Judai shouted.
"Never give up until the very end; isn't this what teachers taught us in class? Even the legendary Muto Yuugi only found a turning point by persevering to the last moment in desperate situations, right?"
Judai clenched his fist to encourage them.
"Show us that there are no impossible challenges in this world, Teachers!"
"Judai..."
Chronos gently closed his eyes, revealing a helpless smile.
"Really, the last thing I want is…to be taught by a poor student. But he's right."
He gathered his spirits again, looking up.
"If we give up here, wouldn't all the time spent in this academy be wasted?"
Napoleon also said: "Being encouraged by a poor student seems like we have to get our act together."
"That's my student." Chronos' tone unexpectedly carried a hint of pride.
Yugen smiled: "Oh, it seems like the teachers have enough energy to continue."
"Of course!"
Napoleon stood tall, facing Yugen.
"As men, sometimes you can't back down even in the face of slim chances!"
"Exactly!"
Chronos' fighting spirit reignited.
"Even if it's just to show the students our final battle as teachers in this academy!"
Judai nodded: "That's the spirit, Teachers!"
Marufuji Shou softly: "Though it seems to have ignited, doesn't this death-or-victory atmosphere make Yugen feel more like the Great Demon King..."
"My turn, draw, Nonne!"
Professor Chronos drew a card.
"Activate the Magic Card 'Angel's Charity,' draw three cards from the deck, then discard two cards from the hand."
Chronos discarded two cards from his hand, then played another card from his hand.
"The Magic Card 'Stupid Burial,' send one Monster Card from the deck to the graveyard, Nonne!
I send this card... 'Ancient Mechanical Giant' from my deck to the graveyard!"
Marufuji Shou: "Sending your ace to the graveyard?"
"Precisely!" Chronos exclaimed, "Next to appear is my trump of trumps, the ultimate secret technique of the Ancient Mechanism!"