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Chapter 1901 The Eye of Orichalcos
"The Tenth Generation is the Overlord!?"

Jim stared incredulously at the "Overlord" opposite him. After a brief moment of stunned silence, he quickly asked, "Why, Judai!"

But the Jade Emperor just looked at him without saying a word.

However, while he remained silent, the [Guardian-Bao] who was watching from the sidelines couldn't hold back any longer: "Shut up! Who do you think you're fighting? You've only reduced Lord Overlord's base points by a little bit. What right do you have to shout like that!"

"Can't you give an answer, Judai!" Ignoring the loyal [Guardian-Bao], Jim stared intently into Judai's expressionless eyes. "Those eyes... what happened to you, Judai!"

"Have you lost your motivation to fight?" After staring at Jim for a while, Jaden suddenly said, looking somewhat dissatisfied. "I have no interest in warriors who don't want to fight. If you still want to fight, then continue."

"Are you really the Jaden we know? It's only been such a short time since we parted ways, what happened to you, Jaden?" O'Brien frowned as he looked at Jaden, who was obsessed with dueling. "Wake up, Jaden!"

Jim looked at the expressionless Jaden, his movements slowing slightly as if hesitating. But after a moment, he said seriously, "No, O'Brien, although he gives me a rather hollow feeling, I think—he is indeed Jaden."

"At first I thought about it too, but then I suddenly realized that those Pokémon over there probably wouldn't be able to control Jaden, who has now become the 'King'?"

Noticing Jim's gaze, [Guardian-Bao] said unhappily, "What kind of stupid talk is that? How could I possibly control, or even have the ability to control, Lord Overlord?"

"Judai, the Overlord. No matter what you are now, my eyes tell me that you are indeed the Judai we know. But are you asleep right now, shrouded in the darkness of your heart, sleeping deep within your soul, protecting yourself with this face?"

Jim covered his right eye, thought for a moment, and then simply ripped off the bandage on his face, revealing what was hidden underneath.

As Jim looked up at the green comet "Orichalcos," which shone with a blue light in the sky, his right eye also glowed green. As he looked up at the sky, he saw "Orichalcos" falling toward his position. The light around the comet turned red, as if foreshadowing some ominous ending. And his right eye also turned the green light red!
“When I was a child, I injured my right eye and went blind while saving Karen. Coincidentally, I met a man who was traveling around the world and received this eye from him. He told me that I got this eye to save my friend, and that I might receive the same result in the future, so that I could use its power to save my friend.”

"I've wanted to come to the Duel Academy headquarters for a long time to thank the person who gave me this eye, but unfortunately, when I arrived at the Duel Academy headquarters, that person was no longer there."

Jim paused, then pointed at Jaden and said, "This eye, given to me by Mr. Daitokuji, is called the 'Orichalcos Eye.' Now I will use its power to awaken you, Jaden!"

"I'll be there right away!"

(O'Brien's racial talent kicked in; I almost missed him.)

In an instant, Jim's right eye blazed with red light, and even Jaden couldn't help but squint. Within this light, Jim and O'Brien behind him successfully used the power of the "Orichalcos Eye" to glimpse Jaden's inner thoughts.

Although it was only for a brief moment, Jim and O'Brien were still able to see what they wanted to see from Jaden's heart—what Jaden had experienced these past few days, the changes in his inner thoughts, and the power of the "Overlord".

"Gulp—such heavy pressure." Just before he glimpsed Jaden becoming "Overlord," all the thoughts in his mind were shifting towards the direction of the current "Overlord." Jim, who was forcibly squeezed out of Jaden's heart by the power of "Overlord," gasped for breath.

"Who was that just now!?" O'Brien was still a little confused and looked at Jim in front of him with some bewilderment. Jim, on the other hand, quickly recovered and looked at Jaden again. The red light in his right eye had dimmed a little because of the "mind-reading" operation just now.

“Just now, the ‘Eye of Orichalcos’ allowed us to reach your heart, Jaden. I can feel your confusion and resentment now.” After a pause, Jim waved his hand again, “But you must not so easily abandon the gentleness and kindness of the heroism you have always pursued for the sake of power!”

"Thinking back, Judai, people never trusted you because of your power. Quickly return to the Judai we know!"

However, Jim was only met with the cold indifference of the Overlord Judai: "Change? I remain the same."

"Tsk, as expected, this isn't a wall of the heart that can be breached with simple words." Jim looked at the cards in his hand with a rather troubled expression, then played one of them, saying, "But I won't give up. Because you're my friend, respond to me, 'Orichalcum Eye'!"

"—Give me the power to bring back the Tenth Generation!"

"Activate the Spell Card [Miracle of Salvation]! Flip over five cards from the top of my Deck, equal to the number of Rock-Type monsters I control. Add one Rock-Type monster of a Level less than the number of flipped cards to your hand, and return the rest of the cards to the bottom of your Deck. After this card is activated, I cannot Special Summon any monsters other than Rock-Type monsters until the end of my turn."

Jim played a card and said, "I have three Rock-Type monsters on my field, so I can flip eight cards from the top of my deck at once—and then I choose this one, 'Seeker of Despair,' to add to my hand."

After adding the search card to his hand, Jim plays the card he just searched: "Then, if this [Seeker of Despair] is in my hand and I control a Rock-Type monster other than this card, I can Special Summon it from my hand."

"For me, explore the dark wilderness within Jaden's heart, [Seeker of Devil's Salvation]!"

A girl who looked like a magician appeared on Jim's field carrying a backpack. The top of her staff was not a regular crystal ball, but rather a crystal ore that served as the magic release terminal.

Also after Jim Special Summoned that monster, his right eye's "Orichalcum Eye" consumed some of its light again, seemingly to amplify something for his monster.

Something that has always existed in the atmosphere, but is imperceptible, was captured by Jim's eyes. On the card 【Seeker of Deception】, a crystal grows and then shatters between "Rock" and "Effect", and the word "Adjustment" is added to the card.

【The Explorer's Rescue】【2☆/Land】

[Rock Family/Effect → Rock Family/Adjustment/Effect]

[100/2100]

"This power... is this the miracle summoned by the 'Eye of Orichalcos'? It feels like it might work!" Jim waved his hand and said, "Then I'll activate the second effect of [Seeker of Devil's Salvation]!"

“This effect can only be activated during my Main Phase. I can flip over the top five cards of my Deck, and from them I can Special Summon any Rock-Type monster of Level 4 or lower (excluding Tuner monsters) to my field. After that, I return the remaining cards to the bottom of my Deck.” Jim shouted, pulling out the top five cards of his Deck, “Archaeological time!”

Looking at the cards, Jim picked one out and said, "This is the one I want to Special Summon, [Saviour of the Dragon Crystal]. Special Summon it to my field in Defense Position with the effect of [Saviour of the Explorer]."

[The Magic Stone for Saving the Demon - Dragon Crystal] [4☆/Water]

[Rock Faction/Effect]

[0/2200]

A crystal stone landed on Jim's field. It looked like an egg, and there were vague projections of some kind of creature moving inside the crystal.

"If [Saviour of the Dragon Crystal] is Special Summoned by the effect of the [Saviour] card, its effect can be activated: Draw one card from my Deck!"

Jim Crocodile Cook: 1800 LP, Hand: 3→2→3

【Paleozoic Fossil Dragon - Skull Slayer Dragon】【ATK3500】

[Paleozoic Fossil Motor Vehicle - Skull Truck] [ATK100]

【Shell Knight】【DEF2000】

[The Magical Stone for Salvation - Dragon Crystal] [DEF2200]

【The Explorer's Savior】【ATK100】

Backcourt: [Face Card (Stone Throwing Attack)]

After filling his last monster zone, Jim closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He exhaled sharply, then abruptly opened his single eye and looked at Jaden, saying, "It's said that the power of 'Synchro Summoning,' recently developed by Principal Hayato, is the power to connect hearts, to achieve resonance and mutual understanding. My understanding of this power isn't as deep as yours, Jaden's, or Amon's, but—"

“I can do it, my eyes tell me I can do it, and in order to awaken you, I must do it—with the power of this ‘Orichalcum Eye’!”

"Send my Level 2 Tuner monster 'Demon Seeker' and my Level 4 non-Tuner monster 'Shell Knight' to the Graveyard as materials for a Synchro Summon!"

Jim didn't know if he could successfully perform a Synchro Summon, a feat few could currently accomplish. In this elven world, his deck's "Magic Rescue" awakened and unleashed the potential of "Tuner," but he had no idea whether the Synchro Summon could be completed.

However, he had to do it because he didn't have the same powerful "spirit summoning" ability as Jaden. The Synchro Summoning that he seemed to have a chance to accomplish was the biggest attempt he could make to awaken Jaden.

"Respond to me, my card!" Gritting his teeth, Jim watched as the [Shell Knight] transformed into four shining stars and flew into the [Savior of the Explorer's] staff. Surging magic spread like a tide. Jim raised his palm, and the magic gathered into a card that took shape in his hand. He grabbed the card!
"The magic hidden deep underground will summon the power of miracles; let the pulse of this earth ignite the courage flowing within you!"

"Summoning Synchro, Level 2☆ + 4☆ = 6☆!"

"The Barking Stone - [Miracle of Salvation - Lion Crystal]!"

[Miracle of Salvation - Lion Crystal] [6☆/Fire] [Rock/Synchro/Effect]

[2400/2200]

The Shell Knight, sent to the graveyard, couldn't activate its second effect due to activation restrictions, but Jim, who successfully Special Summoned the Synchro Monster—Lion Crystal—couldn't contain his joy: "I... I did it! I successfully completed the Synchro Summon!"

"Looking at the passionate red color on [Miracle of Deception - Lion Crystal], don't you feel anything special, Jaden?"

Seeing that Judai was unmoved, Jim continued his actions: "I can only activate the first effect of [Miracle of Salvation - Lion Crystal] during my Main Phase. I flip over the top five cards of my Deck, select one [Salvation] card from them and add it to my hand, and put the remaining cards back to the bottom of the Deck in my preferred order."

Jim took out the cards from the top of the deck, picked one out to show, and inserted it directly into the Spell & Trap Zone, saying, "I'm adding [Breath of Salvation] to my hand, returning the rest of the cards to the bottom of the deck, and activating the Spell Card [Breath of Salvation]."

"You can target a Rock-Type monster in my Graveyard and Special Summon that monster to my field in Defense Position. If this effect Special Summons a 'Magic Rescue' monster, you can also place a Level 4 or lower Rock-Type monster from my Deck on the top of my Deck."

Jim plays the card he retrieved and activates it immediately, then takes a card from his graveyard: "I Special Summon the only one in my graveyard, 'Demon Seeker,' Special Summon it in Defense Position, and because of the additional effect of 'Demon Breath,' I place 'Demon Seeker' on top of my deck."

【The Seeker's Rescue】【DEF2100】

"Next, I'll use my Tuner monster 'Saviour Seeker' and my non-Tuner monster 'Saviour Wonderstone - Dragon Crystal' as Synchro Material. Level 2☆ + 4☆ = 6☆!"

"The magic hidden deep underground will summon the power of miracles; let the breath of the sky propel the freedom that binds you!"

"Summoning Synchro, Level 2☆ + 4☆ = 6☆!"

"Stone of Soaring Flight - [Miracle of Salvation - Raptor Crystal]!"

【Miracle of Deception - Raptor Crystal】【6☆/Wind】

[Rock/Synchro/Effect]

[2200/2800]

The two consecutive Synchro Summons not only depleted the power of Jim's right eye, the "Orichalcum Eye," but also greatly depleted Jim's stamina. In addition, he had already lost more than half of his Element Points. After the two Synchro Summons, his forehead was covered in sweat, and his breathing became quite heavy.

Even so, he still placed the Synchro Monster card he had just completed on the Duel Disk and shouted to Jaden, "Come back from the darkness in your heart!"

"If once isn't enough, if twice isn't enough, then I'll do it a third time!"

"Wake up quickly if you hear my voice, Judai!"

"The effect of 【Miracle of Salvation - Raptor Crystal】 activates! I can only activate this during my Main Phase. I flip over the top cards of my Deck and Special Summon one Rock-Type monster from them to my field in Defense Position. The remaining cards are returned to the bottom of my Deck in any order. The monster I Special Summon is this one, 【Savior Seeker】."

[The Devil's Savior: The Pursuer] [2☆/Location]

[Rock Faction/Adjustment/Effect]

[1200/1000]

Similar to the previous [Seeker of Despair], the [Seeker of Despair], which was placed on top of the deck by Jim using the effect of [Breath of Despair] and Special Summoned by the effect of [Miracle of Despair - Raptor Crystal], also had growing crystals on its body. After it shattered, the word "Tuner" appeared on the card as well.

"I continue with my Synchro Summon, sending my Level 2 Tuner monster [Desperados] and Level 6 [Desperados Miracle - Lion Crystal] as materials to the Graveyard!"

"The magic hidden deep underground will summon the power of miracles; let the tremors of these ripples awaken the hope you hold tightly in your hands!"

"Summoning Synchro, Level 2☆ + 6☆ = 8☆!"

Using Synchro Monsters for further Synchro Summoning exacerbated Jim's stamina depletion. As the fiery Lion Crystal disappeared, the temperature around him began to drop, and the ice-like crystals rapidly grew on the ground, transforming into the shape of a giant dragon.

"Miracle Stone - [Miracle of Salvation - Dragon Crystal]!"

[Miracle of Salvation - Dragon Crystal] [8☆/Water]

[Rock/Synchro/Effect]

[3000/2200]

Excavated from the ground and polished into a magnificent crystal, a blue-white dragon with a body made of countless crystals descended onto the Jim field. Its attack power was comparable to the "legendary [Blue-Eyes White Dragon]", and it was clear at a glance that it possessed a power that should not be underestimated.

"Ha, ha!" Because of the repeated Synchro Summoning, Jim felt that his right eye, which had been feeling uncomfortable, was now in a worse state. The stinging pain made him dazed and confused, which seemed to indicate that even though his right eye's "Orichalcum Eye" had great power, it was already on the verge of its limit in order to assist him in Synchro Summoning.

The round stone in his pupils was gradually turning back into the green "Orichalcos," and the red light belonging to the "Philosopher's Stone" was gradually dissipating. Jim knew that he had reached his limit by being able to perform three Synchro Summons, but doing this much should be enough to convey his voice to Jaden's heart.

"Grit your teeth, Jaden! I'm about to use the power of the [Miracle of Deception - Dragon Crystal] to wake you up!"

Jim raised his hand and said, "During my main phase, I activate the effect of [Miracle of Salvation - Dragon Crystal], which also involves revealing the top five cards of my deck!"

"However, unlike the previous [Demon Rescue], this time the power of [Demon Rescue Miracle - Dragon Crystal] is the power to guide everything toward the end and to give birth to hope—up to the number of Rock-Type monsters in the five cards I reveal, I return the card that my opponent controls to their hand, and the card revealed by this effect will be returned to the bottom of my deck!"

As Jim said this, he pulled out the card from the top of his deck: "First card, [Fossil Dinosaur - Pachycephalosaurus]!"

Return [E-hero Evil Blade Demon King] to your opponent's hand!

Although Jaden just granted E-hero Evil Blade Demon King resistance to being destroyed by battle or card effects with the effect of Dark Kuriboh, unfortunately, the power of Miracle of Destruction - Dragon Crystal, which was born under Jim's wish to "awaken Jaden," is not destruction, but the ability to bounce cards back to the hand.

If a Fusion Monster is "returned to the hand", it will be returned directly to the Extra Deck. Jaden's troublesome [E-hero Evil Blade Demon King] on the field is sealed by the crystal and then crushed and banished from the field!
"Second card: [Demon's Salvation Shattered]; Third card: [Long-haired Beast Fossil]!"

When flipping the third card, another Rock-Type monster was revealed. Jim then pointed to another monster on Jaden's field, saying, "This time I'll return [E-hero Infernal Wing Demon - Hellfire] to my opponent's hand!"

The "flipped version of [Flame Wingman]" - [E-hero Infernal Wing Demon - Hellfire], which only activated one search effect upon entering the field, suffered the same fate as [E-hero Evil Blade Demon King]. Its power was stripped away and shattered by the crystal seal, leaving only three cards on the field - [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord], [Earth Giant - Gaia Plate] which was taken away by the effect of [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord], and the mysterious face-down card that Overlord Jaden set in the previous turn.

Jim had two more chances to flip cards. Although he could no longer clear all of his opponent's cards, he flipped over the remaining two cards in one go, and he ended up flipping over another Rock-type monster, "Firestone Wall Dragon".

"Fourth card, [Time Flow]; Fifth card, [Firestone Wall Dragon]! This time I'm going to drive out [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord]!"

Jim said, "Get rid of the influence of these monsters filled with dark power, and hear our call soon, Jaden!"

"Crystal Shatters, Light of Hope Shines!"

The exploding crystal light was almost blinding. The three [E-hero] monsters on Jaden's field were wiped out one by one by Jim's Synchro Summoned [Miracle of Salvation - Dragon Crystal], leaving only their face-down cards and [Earth Giant - Gaia Plate]. Seeing Jaden finally raise his hand to shield his eyes from the blinding light after the [E-heroes] were successively eliminated, Jim quickly shouted, "Feel this light! I'll dispel the darkness in your heart!"

At Jim's call, when Jaden lowered his arm that was covering his eyes, Jim clearly saw that Jaden's eyes had returned to their previous state!
"Judai!" Although physically exhausted and mentally on the verge of collapse, the scene before him excited Jim. He judged that this might mean that Judai had finally broken free from the power of "Overlord". "You escaped, from the darkness in your heart?"

However, reality disappointed Jim, because in the next moment, Jaden's eyes changed color again, turning back into "Overlord".

"Inner darkness? Foolish." Even though there was only one monster and one card left on the field, and the Life Points were a mere 100 points, Jaden's aura made him seem like he was the one with the advantage. "This dog-eat-dog world must be dominated by power. Only those with power can achieve their goals."

“Power is everything, and to use power to dominate the world, the darkness in one’s heart is necessary.”

"Your powerless light cannot dispel my darkness."

I touched it yesterday, so I'll write an extra 2k today. It doesn't count as owing an update.

Unupdated: 2/9