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

[Attack power: 2100]

[Defense: 1600]

...

"If we start with a powerful [Infinite]..."

"With Sanse Kang present, Senior Youfeng's [Chaos Number 1 Chaos Source Number Gate - Void] should be completely unable to activate its effect, right?"

"The problem should be perfectly solved..."

Upon seeing the appearance of the final terminal of the [Cyber ​​Dragon], which had undergone countless powerful appearances in Yuufu's hands to demonstrate its formidable strength, Tenjouin Asuka felt a slight pang of emotion.

"It seems that Marufuji-senpai has completely grasped the essence of the electronic style from Yuuka-senpai!"

As the girl sighed in admiration, Katsuya Jonouchi, who was watching the match from the front row, stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

"But, to be honest, Youfeng's [Chaos Number 1 Chaos Source Gate - Void] isn't an effect activated from the field. Can this [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] really counter it?"

But just as a fleeting look of helplessness crossed Yugi Muto's face beside the castle, a loud and rough voice suddenly rang out behind him:

"Hmph~ mere mortal! The effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] targets card activation... so it can naturally counteract the activation of its effects..."

...

Soon, amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Seto Kaiba, who had lost to Yuuki in their first major tournament and left the stage dejectedly, slowly walked down from the second-floor viewing platform with his arms crossed, his eyes sparkling as he witnessed Yuuki's duel.

But in the instant everyone's eyes were on him, Cheng Neiwu also instantly bristled and angrily shouted:

"What's this? You were clearly defeated by Youfeng, but now you're lecturing me!"

In response to Jonouchi's sarcastic remarks, Seto Kaiba, whose sore spot had been hit, immediately frowned and continued to unleash "true damage" on Jonouchi:

"It's much better than you losing to some nobody, you loser~"

Jonouchi: Don't stop me, I'm going to fight him one-on-one with the Crab Rising Fist!

Yuki Judai: ? ? ? Why am I being targeted again for no reason?!

...

At that very moment, along with Jonouchi's initial expression of doubt, Marufuji Ryo, who was becoming increasingly excited in the dueling arena, immediately shook his head with a smile:

"Although I have complete faith in my soul monster, at this moment, just to be on the safe side—"

Soon, amidst a high-pitched, excited shout, Ryo Marufuji reached into his hand again and played a [Continuous Spell] card that surprised everyone:

"Next, I will activate this [Continuous Spell] card from my hand - [Cyber ​​Dark World], and according to the activation effect of this card: as the effect processing when this card is activated, you can add 1 [Cyber ​​Dark] monster with the same name that is not in your Graveyard from your Deck to your hand."

"Then I will search my deck for one [Cyber ​​Dark Chimera] and activate the effect of [Cyber ​​Dark World]: Summon it in face-up Attack Position!"

In an instant, in the fourth square of Ryo Marufuji's main monster zone, a strange, dark-style cyber dragon appeared, its wings unfurling like steel blades and embodying the power of several different lower-level monsters under the [Cyber ​​Dark] name.

【Electronic Dark Chimera】

[Star rating: 4]

[Attribute: Dark]

[Race: Mechanical]

[Attack power: 800]

[Defense: 2100]

"Then, I will choose to activate one 'Pot of Greed' from my hand and draw two cards!"

As the giant pot depicting the classic image, branded with a green, ugly human face, rose in front of Marufuji Ryo, Marufuji Ryo immediately drew two cards in succession.

"It looks like an incredibly lucky start... This fate has completely turned in your favor, Teacher Youfeng!"

After glancing briefly at the mechanical-type card depicting a kite that he had just drawn, Marufuji Ryo immediately discarded another [Quick-Play Spell] card as cost into the graveyard.

"Then, I will discard 1 Spell/Trap Card from my hand. I will add 1 Power Weld from my Deck to my hand. This turn, I cannot use Cyber ​​Monsters that are not Dragon/Machine-Type as Fusion Material. I can also banish monsters from my Graveyard as Fusion Material once per Fusion Summon."

"Therefore, I will discard this 'Forbidden Drop' from my hand, add 'Power Welding' from my hand, and use 'Cyber ​​Dragon Core' and 'Cyber ​​Dragon' from my graveyard as Fusion Materials!"

"Fuse Summon a [Chimera Rampaging Dragon]!"

"Teacher Youfeng, you're completely out of options for a second round!"

The Chimera Cyber ​​Dragon, composed of three different forms of Cyber ​​Dragon monsters, was also immediately summoned by the power of Power Welding, its three dragon bodies flailing as it assumed its most lethal attack stance:

【Chimera Dragon】

【Level: 5】

[Attribute: Dark]

[Race: Mechanical]

[Attack power: 2100→4200! ]

[Defense: 1600]

"Good heavens... the rumors that Marufuji-senpai became corrupted after participating in a death duel were indeed true..."

"As expected, cards from the [Cyber ​​Darkness] faction have been added..."

As Tenjōin Asuka was slightly surprised by Marufuji Ryō's unexpected move, the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Yūki Jūdai, also witnessed this scene that seemed to be gradually "transforming time and space," and exclaimed in horror:

"Good heavens, they even lost a god-tier card like [Forbidden Drop]?"

"So... Marufu-senpai wants to OTK Yuuka-senpai?!"

"Holy crap...is the most dramatic plot twist about to unfold?"

...

Accompanied by the astonished cry of Jaden Yuki, the boy with the "jellyfish head," Ryo Marufuji, brimming with confidence on the dueling platform, activated both effects of this card in quick succession:

"Based on the effect of [Chimera Rampage Dragon], I will remove the effects of your field spell cards the moment I enter the field, and send two monster cards from my deck to the graveyard, thereby increasing the attack count of [Chimera Rampage Dragon] to 3!"

After completing all the preliminary preparations, just before entering the [Battle Phase], Ryo Marufuji immediately pointed to his [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] on the field and activated its effect:

"Now, let's remove the last obstacle on Yuuki-senpai's field—I activate the effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite]: Once per turn, you can target 1 face-up Attack Position monster on the field. Add that monster under this card as Xyz Material."

"I'll just take your [Fairy Princess - Kaguya] right away!"

...

At that moment, accompanied by Marufuji Ryo's excited shout of release, Yuuka immediately shook his head:

"At this point, I will chain-activate the effect of this [Fairy Princess - Kaguya]: Once per turn, you can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls. Your opponent can send 1 card with the same name as that monster from their Deck or Extra Deck to the Graveyard to negate this effect. If it is not sent to the Graveyard, this card and the targeted monster are returned to their owners' hands. This effect can also be activated during your opponent's turn."

"Ryo Marufuji, I choose your [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinity]!"

As Yu Feng's smile appeared, Marufuji Ryo, who was clearly startled, also trembled instantly, his face turning somewhat ugly.

Since there wasn't a second [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] in the Extra Deck, he immediately shook his head and helplessly activated the counter-effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] in advance, countering and destroying [Fairy Princess - Kaguya] on the field.

Then, suppressing his ignited anger, he entered his battle phase:

"Teacher Youfeng, this will be my magnificent act of rebellion against you!"

"[Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite], launch a direct attack on Youfeng!"

...

"At this rate, Ryo Marufuji could even have four monsters on the field still capable of attacking, and the 4200 ATK [Chimera Rogue Dragon] could attack multiple times..."

"It looks like this final battle between master and apprentice is going to end with Youfeng's unexpected elimination..."

"What a pity!"

Soon, accompanied by a sigh-like sound from Xiao Biao, Youfeng also played a 1-star Effect Monster card in that instant:

"Very well! Now I will activate one [Battle Destroyer] from my hand: This effect can only be activated when an opponent's monster declares a direct attack. Special Summon this card from your hand, and then end the Battle Phase. If this card Special Summoned by this effect leaves the field, banish it."

In an instant, accompanied by Youfeng's excited voice, a small, agile monster, swaying like a mechanical pendulum, also made its appearance:

【War Eliminator】

[Star rating: 1]

[Attribute: Dark]

[Race: Demon]

[Attack power: 0]

[Defense: 0]

Marufuji Ryo was stunned when he was forced to enter [Active Phase 2] and end his [Battle Phase], and he even froze on the spot. Since he had no monster cards in hand, Marufuji Ryo chose to quickly end his turn.

Instead, he was affected by the power of [Power Welding], and clutched his chest, his face contorted in pain, at the location of his heart.

【Ryo Marufuji: LP4000→1900! 】

"Well..."

As Marufuji Ryo let out a long, muffled groan, Tenjōin Asuka shook her head with a slight sigh:

"Sigh... I never expected that even if they put on this kind of show..."

"Only Marufuji was injured... Yuuka-senpai's understanding and mastery of the deck is truly amazing!"

...

At that very moment, as he entered his turn's [Preparation Phase], Yuu-Feng immediately activated the effect of the [Chaos Number 1 Chaos Source Gate - Void] card that had been banished in the previous turn, directly Special Summoning it.

Since Yuufu's [Field Spell] card had already been removed and wouldn't lose any health, Marufuji Ryo cautiously held onto the effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] without activating it.

But the moment that mysterious Tier 2 [Gate of Source Numbers] reappeared, Youfeng immediately began drawing cards:

"My turn! Draw a card!"

After adding a card that, although only a 3-star, was still extremely important to his hand, a unique smile immediately appeared on Yufeng's lips as he played another monster card from his hand:

"Then, Hell Caesar, at this moment, you will lose your only chance to stop me!"

"—I activate the effect of one Effect Monster card from my hand—[Machine Breaker - Arahant]: You can target 1 card on your field; destroy that card, and Special Summon this card from your hand. After this effect is activated, you cannot Special Summon non-Fiend monsters until the end of this turn."