I'm in Yu-Gi-Oh!, but I'm also in Machine Ascension.

[Attack power: 3000]

[Defense: 3000]

...

Edward: ...It's...over...

Asuka Tenjouin: You think this is okay?!

Jun Manjou: This can no longer be described as abstract or acrobatic... I admit that every step Yuuka-senpai took completely exceeded the imagination of ordinary duelists...

Amidst the sighs and lamentations of the crowd, the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Yuuki Jaden, suddenly looked somewhat nervous and waved his arms at Yuuki.

"Senior Youfeng, if we do that, the gods will be angered..."

"Shut up, Jellyfish Head! I must fire now!"

111. Synchro Unlock: Machine Slash Deck - End Sigma!

Soon, accompanied by Youfeng's soft voice, he immediately pointed to the Tier 10 [Super Heavy Turret Train - Gustav's Maximum Cannon] that he had just summoned by [Xyz] by stacking it on top of two Tier 10 [Time Machine Gods], preparing to activate its effect:

"Although my monster can only activate its effect during the Main Phase, the Main Phase 2 after the Battle Phase also belongs to the Main Phase!"

"Then, I will immediately activate this card's effect: Once per turn, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to activate this effect. Inflict 2000 damage to your opponent's Life Points."

In an instant, along with the activation of the Wind effect, the deck stacked in the main monster zone in the front row was immediately opened, and from under that Heavenly Cannon, the card that caused Ed Phoenix's "Phoenix Chick" - [D-HERO Destroyer Phoenix Man] - to leave the field, [Time Machine Ancestor - Vulcan] - was sent directly to the graveyard as the cost of activating the effect:

"Therefore—since this isn't combat damage, you'll suffer the full 2000 points of damage this time!"

Soon, as Yufeng removed the XYZ materials as COST, the towering cannon in the arena—the [Führer Cannon]—immediately began loading. A massive cannonball was instantly pushed into the breech, and then Yufeng immediately issued the final command:

"Then, Edward, perish under the bombardment of cannons!"

A loud "bang" echoed along the coastline, and the elegant gray-haired boy in a white suit, Ed Phoenix, was also violently thrown back by the impact, landing next to the [Osiris-Red] dormitory building.

"Ah~"

With a painful groan, LP was completely reset, and he lost the duel.

...

"How...how did they actually win in the end?!"

"...If even the Time Machine Gods are being used as cannon fodder, then Senior Youfeng is far too ruthless..."

"I'm completely shocked by the [Electronic Dragon] firing its cannon... [Time Machine God]... Even gods are firing cannons?!"

Soon, amidst the shocked exclamations of the crowd, a slight smile appeared on You Feng's lips:

"Anyway—just tell me if it's [Mechanical Ascension] or not?!"

Seeing Edward's "miserable state," the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Jaden Yuki, still shaken, immediately nodded repeatedly under Yuuki's "questioning":

"Absolutely no problem! Time machine ascended to godhood, and finally won by bombarding with cannons. Senior Youfeng, your operation was a complete mechanical ascension to a soul-system level. I am utterly impressed..."

...

At that moment, seeing Jaden Yuki's "distorted" face and his seemingly bewildered words, Asuka Tenjouin, who had been worried about Edward, burst out laughing.

"...Judai really is the kind of duelist who's extremely 'pragmatic'..."

As the upperclassman teased him, Jaden Yuki scratched his head instantly, while Jun Manjoume, with his eyes closed, shrugged slightly and snorted:

"Hmm...that's what underachieving students are like..."

But the next second, Manjou Jun also immediately turned his admiring gaze towards Yufeng:

"Unlike me! I've been completely awestruck by Senior Yufeng's power from beginning to end—that [Synchro] summon just now completely ushered in a new era of duels, it was so cool!"

At that moment, as the black-haired boy clenched his fist and exclaimed excitedly, everyone nodded in agreement.

...

Meanwhile, Ed Phoenix, the elegant young man who had finally recovered from his defeat, got up from the ground with a thoughtful expression, looking at the handsome and legendary duelist who had just defeated him—Yu Feng—with a complicated gaze.

"Although it was expected, actually drinking in such a painful and despairing defeat... is truly hard to accept..."

"Senior Yuuka... I admit, even though we possess the same special summoning techniques, there's still an insurmountable gap between us..."

Accompanied by Edward's almost desperate tone, which was also the final sigh that was almost a lament:

"Is this the final fate of the [Hero of Destiny]...? I am not reconciled..."

...

And very quickly, upon seeing the other person's "life failure" expression, You Feng also frowned instantly:

"This isn't like you at all, Ed... As the saying goes, once you see the direction of your destiny, you must fight against it relentlessly, ultimately overcoming everything with the wrath of a hero and transcending your original fate..."

"Isn't that exactly what your [D-HERO] deck is all about?"

At the same time, accompanied by Yuuki's questioning voice, Jaden Yuuki immediately nodded:

"That's right—always believe in yourselves, [HEROs], and fight bravely no matter what challenges you face. Only then can you be worthy of the bond with [HEROs]!"

...

In that instant, seeing Yuuki's serious expression and the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Jaden Yuuki, clenching his fists and looking excited, Ed Enix's eyes flashed with surprise as if he had suddenly realized something. He then nodded seriously and returned to his original calm and composed expression.

"Um...it's like this...Senior Yuuka...I think I just made a very childish mistake..."

After a sigh filled with emotion, Edward smiled slightly as he looked at the person he had come to today—the very person he had come with under the pretense of being a new student—who was now testing his skills in a duel:

"...Judai...While there's still a significant gap between us in our understanding of [HERO], I must admit, you've become a mature duelist..."

"Next time we meet, I'll use my [HERO] deck to challenge your [HERO] deck!"

Soon, after Edward mentioned his [D-HERO] deck, his eyes gleamed with extraordinary confidence once again, and Jaden Yuki nodded excitedly:

"Hmm! Next time—let's settle this with the [HERO] deck!"

...

After a few seconds of looking at You Feng with a very complicated expression, Ed Phoenix shook his head with a slight sense of relief:

"Well then, Senior Youfeng, I'll take my leave now..."

Seeing Edward's face regain its composure and confidence, yet a hint of melancholy still lingered deep within his eyes, Youfeng sighed helplessly.

"So, once you truly embark on the path of revenge, the path of the [HERO], is there absolutely no way to escape the shackles of fate?"

"However, in that case, I can give you some advice—"

"Within your [D-HERO] deck lies a mysterious and powerful [Blood Demon-D]. If you can explore the path of [Destiny Hero] to its fullest extent, you will surely obtain that powerful final card... and then—"

Soon, You Feng also smiled slightly and sighed softly:

"With your [Phoenix Chick] added to the mix, even I will be plunged into a quagmire of despair..."

Soon, encouraged by You Feng's words, the gray-haired boy in the white suit, Ed Phoenix, immediately nodded:

"I am deeply grateful for your guidance, Senior Youfeng... I will successfully obtain the power of Blood Demon D... Then, I will challenge you to a duel!"

So, after the two agreed to a "rematch", Edward officially took his leave and left the island where the Duel Academy was located as a genius duelist who maintained an unparalleled winning streak in the World Professional Duel Tournament.

...

Meanwhile, after successfully winning the duel, Youfeng immediately received a notification of excessive system rewards.

With a gentle sea breeze blowing, Yuuki glanced with some surprise at the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Jaden Yuuki, who was still wearing the [Osiris-Red] Academy uniform but seemed somewhat lonely at this moment:

"Speaking of which, Judai...why is your dorm so deserted?!"

Soon, along with Yuuka's questioning voice, Asuka Tenjouin, dressed in a skirt, also looked curiously at the brand-new dormitory that had been completely rebuilt on the site of the dilapidated [Osiris-Red] dormitory that had been accidentally burned down.

Although the Osiris-Red dormitory was repaired by the Kaiba Corporation while they were repairing the school buildings damaged in the "Three Phantoms" incident, and because it was built by the Kaiba Corporation, even though it was pieced together from leftover materials, the powerful architectural design of the Kaiba Theatre Company instantly upgraded the dormitory from a seaside cabin to a seaside villa.

but--

"...Well, it's because Judai's former roommate joined the International Illusion Club to design cards during Pegasus's online visit last time, and the other roommates passed the test and were directly upgraded to [Sun God - Yellow]..."

"Plus, there are no new recruits this year, no new members of [Osiris-Red]..."

"So—Yuki Judai was left here all alone?"

...

Soon, amidst the surprised exclamation of the young girl, Asuka Tenjouin, Jun Banjou, standing beside her, continued without hesitation:

"Yes, that's right. I heard that many freshmen, upon hearing that they were assigned to the [Osiris-Red] dormitory..."

"They even chose to repeat a year... After all—not everyone wants to be labeled a 'bad student,' right?!"

Soon, with a hint of schadenfreude in Manjou's eyes, the already solitary "jellyfish-headed" boy, Yuki Jaden, also looked somewhat dejected.

"what the hell..."

But the next second, accompanied by Judai Yuki's sigh, Yuuka immediately patted the red-clad boy on the shoulder:

"Being away from the hustle and bustle like this gives me plenty of time to think about the duel... Judai—"

"To become an unparalleled powerhouse, one must endure a loneliness and solitude that ordinary people cannot bear—even the King of Duel is no exception!"

After glancing at Jaden Yuki with a smile, Yuuka immediately nodded:

"True kings are always solitary..."

...

As Yuuki's voice rang out, Jaden Yuuki's emotions were instantly stirred, and he clenched his fists with an excited expression:

"Then it's decided. From now on, let's work hard towards becoming the Duel King!"

As the boy's excited voice rang out, the two people beside him—Tenjōin Asuka and Manjōme Jun—immediately shook their heads with helpless expressions.

"...While what Senior Yuuka said makes a lot of sense, Judai...aren't you taking a bit too big a step...?"

But in that very instant, amidst the murmurs of disapproval from the crowd, Yuuka immediately put his arm around Jaden Yuki's shoulder:

"Hmm...it seems like Kaiba has quite the ambition...Since it's a newly built site, even if it was just a side project, but—"

"It unexpectedly possesses a great deal of advanced technology..."