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Chapter 1909 features the Knight of Hatred who gets stuck on a timing error and the Dragon that draws a very clunky and extremely sad draw.

"Unleash ultimate power—[Hyperfusion] activated!"

The ultimate, invincible power was released from the card that was violently flipped open in the back row of the Jaden King, and it spread to the entire field in an instant, even giving the impression that it would break through the constraints of the duel rules and continue to expand infinitely.

However, since [Hyperfusion] is not yet fully completed, it currently only works within the realm of duels—even so, [Hyperfusion] still demonstrates power far exceeding the limits of ordinary people's imagination.

Under the suppression of [Super Polymerization], not only Yubel, but even Jaden's own cards became unable to chain together for activation.

"The effects of Spell, Trap, and Monster cannot be chained to the activation of [Super Polymerization]. By discarding one card from my hand, I can select one monster on my field and use it and other cards on the field as Fusion Material to perform a Fusion Summon!"

Jaden pointed to Yubel's field. Although he was forced to activate Super Fusion now under the pressure of Super Beast's Roar, Jaden's deck actually had Fusion Monsters that could be fused and summoned using the monsters on the field.

【约翰/尤贝尔：4000LP，手牌：5→6→5→5→3→2】

【Yubel - The Hated Knight】【ATK0】

【Yubel Elf】【ATK0】

Backcourt: [Nightmare of Pain] [Chronicle of Maturity]

[Tenth Generation Overlord: 4000LP, Hand: 1→0]

【E-hero New Universe Tyrant】【ATK2500】

【E-hero Wings of Inferno - Hellfire】(Afterimage of the Necromancer)【ATK2100】

【E-hero Extreme Evil Demon】【ATK3000】

[The Undead Torture the Giant] [ATK3000]

Backcourt: [Future Fusion] [Face Card] x2
"The material monsters I chose are [Yubel - the Abomination Knight] on my opponent's field and [E-hero Neos] on my field. The fusion material requirements are [E-hero Neos] or a fusion monster with the card name [E-hero Neos] plus an effect monster on the field."

"Devour the power of darkness and dominate everything!"

"Hyperfusion, [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord]!"

Under the power of [Hyperfusion], Jaden's [E-hero Neo-Zone] and Yubel's [Yubel the Hated Knight] were forcibly fused together. What reappeared on the field was still [E-hero Neo-Zone], but his body was shrouded in dense black energy, as if he had not yet fully digested the power belonging to [Yubel the Hated Knight] within him.

【E-hero New Universe Tyrant】【ATK2500】

“Although [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord] can only be Special Summoned using the effect of [Dark Fusion], it is currently still within the validity period of the effect of [E-hero Hellfire Rider], so I can Fusion Summon it using the effect of [Super Fusion].” Overlord Jaden put down the card and said, “Then, chain inheritance!”

Because [Super Polymerization] forcibly interrupted the chain stacking, after the effect of [Super Polymerization] was resolved, it was Yubel's turn to deal with the effect of [Super Beast Roar]. However, the two cards that [Super Beast Roar] was supposed to destroy—[Yubel - The Hated Knight] and [Super Polymerization]—had already disappeared from the field, so [Super Beast Roar] ultimately destroyed nothing.

Then, the effect of [Dark Domination] occurred. Although [Yuber - The Hated Knight] had left the field, at least Yubel's [Nightmare Pain] remained in her back row. The power of [Dark Domination] nullified the effect, turning it into a useless sticker.

As for the battle between monsters that was supposed to take place at the end, it was also canceled because of the disappearance of [Yubel - the Hated Knight].

However, after [Yubel - The Hated Knight] left the field, Yubel suddenly said, "You seem to be growing, Jaden? Not in terms of physical changes, I can feel it. Even in your current form, your dueling is still evolving?"

"In the last duel against that human named Jim, you couldn't use the [E·hero] Fusion Monster to assist in the battle, but in this duel, you were able to use [Future Fusion] to assist in the fight, and your use of [Super Fusion] has become much more decisive than in the last duel."

“I’m so happy for you, Judai. This isn’t sarcasm or irony, it’s pure joy—because you’re moving forward in the direction you’ve always longed for, and that really touches me, Judai~” Yubel said, wiping her eyes like a mother seeing her child succeed. “It would be even better if you used me instead of those boring [Hero].”

"On the other hand, you're not the only one who's growing. I've also grown a bit by absorbing the remnants of the 'Light of Annihilation' over this period of time—like, right now!"

Originally, for [Yubel - The Hated Knight] to trigger its evolution, it needed to leave the field for any reason and could not be affected by timing issues. However, just like its destruction effect changed from the simple "destroy all other monsters on your field" when it first dueled with Hayato to "destroy all other monsters on your field first, then destroy the same number of monsters on your opponent's field," the effect of [Yubel - The Hated Knight] is changing from the "OCG" version to the "anime" version.

The biggest difference between the two versions is that, unlike the physical cards which are unable to evolve due to timing issues caused by card design, Yubel's monster, as the final boss of the anime, will not be unable to appear due to that small "timing" problem. The evolution effect has been optimized from "time" to "circumstance".

(In the anime, the effect was even activated after being bounced back to the deck by Rainbow Father, but according to the ruling, it was considered a face-down departure and the effect could not be activated.)
This means that, regardless of whether it's [Roar of the Super Beast] or [Super Fusion], both Quick-Play Spell Cards activated by Jaden and Yubel can actually trigger their evolution effects by removing [Yubel - The Hated Knight] from the field. Now that the previous chain has been completed, Yubel takes a card from his deck and says:
"Since you love my power so much—the power of [Yubel - The Hated Knight]—then I'll give you even more of my 'love', Jaden! If this card leaves the field, you can Special Summon one [Yubel - The Extremely Sad Dragon] from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard. This effect can also be activated if this card leaves the field face down!"

"The pitiful übel, who loved Jaden so deeply, yet became Das-Abscheulich-Ritter (the hated knight)," Yubel chanted the summoning incantation, a blend of German and operatic arias, his arms crossed over his chest, embracing himself. "The end of this tragic fate is the dragon you yourself created, Jaden!" "My true form manifests! Das-Extremer-Traurig-Drachen (the most sorrowful dragon)!"

【Yubel - The Dragon of Utter Sorrow】【12☆/Dark】

[Demon/Special Summon/Effect]

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With an attack power of 0 and a defense power of 0, a giant demon with six faces and fifteen eyes rose from the shadows beneath Yubel's feet and stood before Jaden, releasing an aura and pressure that was almost comparable to that of the [E-hero Xinyu Overlord].

Under the pressure and collision of these two auras, the [Yubel Spirit] on Yubel's field suddenly ran onto Jaden's field!?
"What happened?!" Yubel hadn't expected this situation. He looked at "himself" occupying the last monster zone on Jaden's field with confusion, and even felt a little annoyed and jealous of "himself" who had returned to Jaden's side earlier than him. "What did you do, Jaden?"

Although it is a question, Yubel uses an affirmative tone.

"The effect of 【E-hero Neo-Supreme King】 is that you can target one face-up monster on your opponent's field and take control of it." Supreme King Jaden calmly stated, "This effect can be activated not only when a monster is sent to your opponent's Graveyard, but also when 【E-hero Neo-Supreme King】 is Special Summoned!"

When Yubel sent a monster to the graveyard in this duel, there was no monster on her field that could be taken over. Therefore, it wasn't until Jaden re-fused and summoned [E-hero Neo-Supreme] that he had the opportunity to use this effect, and the target was the only monster left on Yubel's field.

"Just as your [Yubel - The Hated Knight] activated its evolution effect, my [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord] also activated its effect at that time, stealing the only monster you had left on the field at that time - [Yubel Spirit]."

"Your love is truly passionate, Jaden." Hearing Jaden's words, Yubel reluctantly turned his gaze away from "himself" and said, "However, in this way, I have occupied two full spots in your monster zone. I must say, this is a huge improvement. I guess you could say that I have occupied two-fifths of the 'love' in your heart?"

"No, if you include [E-hero Neo-Universe Overlord], which used [Yubel - the Hated Knight] as a fusion material, half of your 'love' already belongs to me!"

As he spoke, he became increasingly excited, and Yubel grinned maliciously at Jaden, saying, "But that's not enough. What I want is all of your 'love'! I know the rules. Since you won't give it to me, I'll just go and take it!"

"Because of the Special Summon of the monster [Yubel] and the monster whose name is recorded in [Yubel], a Chronicle Counter will be placed on the [Mature Chronicle]." With a wave of her hand, Yubel shouted, "And the battle phase is not over yet! I will continue the attack that was just left unfinished with the newly Special Summoned [Yubel - Extremely Sad Dragon], the target is [Undead Torture Giant]!"

"My ability—[Yubel - The Extremely Sad Dragon]—is that I can never be destroyed by attacks, and that I can only hurt others without being injured myself. The meaning of this stance is 'I cannot accept anyone's love!'"

"Any monster that fights against 'me' will be unable to cause battle damage. 'I' will not be destroyed by battle, but that monster will be destroyed and sent to the graveyard, and its attack power will become damage to others!"

Compared to its first and second forms, which could only rely on hit-and-run tactics, [Yubel], now in its third form, is much more aggressive and even has the ability to "attack and destroy monsters".

"Come, [Undead Torture Giant], convey my 'love' to Judai, and in turn, convey Judai's 'love' to me!"

Although there were two face-down cards left in the back row, there didn't seem to be any cards like "Explosive Armor" that could be activated by an attack declaration. Therefore, "Yubel - Extremely Sad Dragon"'s attack actually took effect this time, leading to a formal battle between it and "Undead Torture Giant"!
Under the effect of [Yubel - The Extremely Sad Dragon], although it was Yubel's battle phase, [The Torture Giant] was manipulated to launch an attack, swinging its claws at [Yubel - The Extremely Sad Dragon]. However, let alone harming [Yubel - The Extremely Sad Dragon], its 3000 attack power didn't even scratch a hair on Yubel's head. Instead, Jaden was struck by the chains swung by the Torture Giant!
[Tenth Generation Overlord: 4000 → 1000 LP, Hand: 0]

In an instant, the basic score of the Jade Emperor plummeted to an extremely low level, while Yubel's face turned flushed.

"Hmm. Is this, Judai, your 'love' now? Finally, your heart is finally inside me~" With her head lowered, Yubel had an expression of enjoyment. "Look—from the [Undead Torture Giant], I have taken your 'love' without missing a single bit."

“This card is forcibly activated during damage calculation when the monsters [Giant Tortured by the Dead] battle [Yuber], restoring 3000 Life Points to your opponent. However, although I was the original owner of this card, you, Jaden, are the current holder, so the ‘opponent’ on the card is naturally me.” Yubel cupped his cheeks in his hands, beaming with joy, and said, “While your Life Points decrease by 3000, mine recovers by 3000!”

[John/Yubel: 4000→7000LP, Hand: 2]

However, the 3000 basic points of recovery also exhausted all the power of [Undead Torture Giant], because the effect of [Yubel - Extremely Sad Dragon] destroyed it at the end of the damage phase and sent it back to Yubel's graveyard, and Yubel also decisively ended the battle phase.

"It's such a shame that the duel couldn't end just like that, Jaden. I still really wanted to make you into someone who belongs only to me as soon as possible." Yubel said as he took the card out of the graveyard, "But it's also nice to slowly enjoy the process of loving you. Let me 'add fuel to the fire' a bit more."

"I return all [Yubel] monsters and Fiend monsters with 0 ATK and DEF from my hand, graveyard, and field to my Deck and Extra Deck to Special Summon this [Yubel Phantom]. I chose [Yubel - The Hated Knight] and [Yubel] from my Graveyard."

She played a Fusion Monster card, but never even used the fusion. Yubel's energy form, reminiscent of her pre-repaired body, appeared on the field: "And because of the Special Summon of [Yubel Phantom], I have placed another Chronicle Counter on my [Mature Chronicle]!"

[Chronology of Maturity] [Chronology Indicators 0→1→2]

Although the update time is the classic 23:59, by the time you read this chapter, it will probably be New Year's Eve, so I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year in advance (laughs).

Unupdated: 4/9
And, I'm asking for leave tomorrow~