Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

Although Paradox's [Sin-Domain] provides [Sin World] with resistance to being targeted, the problem is that Kobayashi Hayato's information includes the card [Harpie's Feather Duster], which is not a target card. If he has that card in his hand, it will be troublesome.

Seeing Stardust Dragon appear on the opponent's field, Yusei's expression was not good, but Jaden patted him on the shoulder.

"Tenth generation?"

"Don't worry, Yusei, Hayato is the strongest among us." Jaden chuckled, turning to look at the card in Hayato's left hand. There, Jaden sensed a very familiar and powerful force.

“That card…” Yubel appeared behind Jaden, who also sensed the card. “It seems the outcome is already decided.”

“After all, it’s Hayato-san, and he probably used all his strength to save the world. Hayato-san is still as amazing as ever. Well then, I need to work harder too.” Jaden comforted his friend. “Let’s keep striving to become stronger together, Yubel. You don’t want to see the world destroyed in the future, right?”

“Me? I care more about you, Jaden, than things like the destruction of the world. If the world doesn’t end but you disappear, I can’t bear to live in a world without someone I love.” Yubel had a cold expression, but what he said was full of deep love for Jaden. “Besides, the world is something that is made together with the people you love.”

"For me, the world is what I created with Jaden."

“Yuber…”

Yusei was puzzled as he watched Jaden, who was deeply affectionate with the "spirit behind him".

Isn't this a duel that will determine the future of the world? Is it really appropriate for you two to be so lovey-dovey? There are other people fighting ahead of us.

However, seeing that Yugi on the other side was also looking at Hayato with great confidence, Yusei relaxed a little.

Jaden and Yugi have both proven their legendary strength as duelists, and with their confidence in Hayato, it's likely that Hayato will demonstrate his formidable power as a duelist, fully display his glory as the King of Duels, and deliver a perfect duel.

In the duel arena, after "Call of the Dead" revived "Stardust Dragon," it was Hayato's turn to choose a card from Paradox's graveyard.

"So, Hayato Kobayashi, which card are you going to choose?" Paradox mocked. "Is it this [Sin-Cross] or [Sin-Select]? It's a pity they're both cards exclusive to the [Sin] deck. But there's a [Dimensional Fusion] that's pretty good."

"However, unfortunately, you simply can't afford the 2000 base points required for [Dimensional Fusion], hahaha!"

Unexpectedly, Hayato replied, "Since you recommend it so much, Parad, then I'll choose [Dimensional Fusion]."

"Not Paradox, it's Paradox!" Paradox corrected irritably, taking a card from his Duel Disk and throwing it at Hayato. "Foolish choice. You spent so many resources just to take a card I can't use?"

"Unusable?" Hayato smiled. "That's not necessarily true."

“I only have a measly 300 Life Points, which is definitely not enough to pay 2000 Life Points to activate [Dimensional Fusion].” Hayato played the card with the unclear meaning from his hand. “However, if I add this card…”

"The Continuous Spell Card [Mana Saving] allows me to avoid paying Life Points to activate Spell Cards!"

"Then, activate [Dimensional Fusion] to Special Summon as many banished monsters as possible from both sides!"

Hayato pointed his hand to the sky: "Forward, towards that distant place thousands of miles away!"

"Rally once more, warriors who shall save the world! As long as I still harbor ambitions for the distant horizon, the expedition will never end!"

"【E·hero Neo-Universe Warrior】, 【E·hero Lightning Warrior】, 【E·hero Foam Warrior】, 【E·hero Neo-Universe Elf】!"

"And there's also the [Charge Warrior]!"

Five beams of light crashed down vertically into the ground, and within these sacred beams of light, all the monsters that had been eliminated in the previous battle returned!

Seeing this, Paradox coldly said, "Hmph, so what? Just more small fry. Don't forget, I can also enjoy the effects of [Dimensional Fusion]!"

"I also Special Summon the monster I banish, come forth, [Sin - Red-Eyes Black Dragon]!"

Corresponding to the five beams of light on Hayato's field, a beam of light also appeared on Paradox's field. The [Sin - Red-Eyes Black Dragon], which had been banished and destroyed in place of the banished monster, was Special Summoned in Defense Position. However, compared to the five imposing beams of light on Hayato's field, the fact that only one banished monster made Paradox's field seem rather weak.

【E·hero New Universe】【ATK2500】

【E·hero Foam Warrior】【ATK800】

【E·hero Lightning Flash】【ATK1100】

【E·hero New Universe Elf】【ATK2500】

[Assault Warrior] [ATK300]

【Sin - True Red-Eyes Black Dragon】【DEF2000】

Paradox always treats Hayato and the others with contempt, but he is very careful during duels. Even when he Special Summons monsters, he only puts them in Defense Position to avoid being attacked for their weaknesses. Only the monster with the highest attack power, [Sin - True Dragon], is in Attack Position.

To defeat Paradox through battle, it seems the only way is to attack [Sin - True Dragon] and deal more than 5150 battle damage. However, to achieve this damage, the monster's attack power needs to be at least 10150, which is simply too difficult.

After playing the combo of [Dimensional Fusion] and [Mana Saving], Hayato had only three cards left in his hand. After setting one of the cards face down in the back row, Hayato took out a card from his hand and said, "Paradocus, you seem to have said that your deck contains the most powerful cards from various eras, right?"

“It’s Paradox, not Paradox—no, it’s nothing.” Paradox paused for a moment, then continued, “That’s right. In order to achieve my goal of destroying Duel Monsters, I have collected many powerful monsters from various eras.”

"Really? But I think there are at least a few cards you haven't collected yet. I bet you're really envious of those you haven't collected." Hayato smiled, flipping the cards in his hand to reveal their yellow borders.

However, it wasn't the usual pale yellow border of a Duel Monster; instead, it was a dazzling golden yellow, like the radiance of the sun!

"I'm a kind-hearted person and can't bear to see others suffer, so let me show you the power at the pinnacle of Duel Monsters!" Hayato played a card in his hand, "I will tribute three monsters on my field: [E-Hero Neos], [E-Hero Neos Elf], and [E-Hero Blitzman]!"

Yusei and Paradox were both taken aback when they heard Hayato mention the number of offerings.

In the future, Synchro Summoning will almost certainly be the most mainstream summoning method, followed by Fusion. Superior Summoning does exist, but it mainly plays a supporting role and is not the key to determining the outcome of a duel. It is also rare for someone's ace to be a Superior Summoned monster.

Basically, it's already rare to see a high-level summon that releases one monster, and it's even rarer to see one release two. As for three, I've never even heard of it.

However, Paradox came from a more distant future. Having carefully studied the past in order to change history, he suddenly remembered something—in the notes of "Duel King" Hayato Kobayashi, there seemed to be a note that read "Ultimate duelist who wields the Trisolaran Phantom God, skilled in monster release tactics"!

However, the data archives could not retain any information about the Egyptian God Cards, which is why Paradox only remembered the Egyptian God Cards that Hayato possessed now!

It is said that the three Egyptian God cards can only be summoned by offering three monsters as sacrifices!

"Almighty God, witness my great deeds! Bow down! My boundless glory, the sun god will descend upon this place!"

"【Ra's Winged Dragon】!!"

The [Sin-World] that covered the space was suddenly torn open with a huge gaping hole, and a golden blazing sun rushed in and landed on the ground. Ominous black lightning tried to repair the damaged area, but it couldn't even get close before being completely burned away by the holy flames wrapped around the golden sphere.

The Winged Dragon of Ra floats in the air in its spherical form. Normally, at this time, the duelist needs to recite the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs on the Winged Dragon of Ra card to gain the right to command the Winged Dragon of Ra. Those who cannot recite the hieroglyphs may even have their control taken away by those who can.

However, Hayato had absolutely no intention of indulging the Winged Dragon of Ra.

"Heavenly Beast, I forgot the rest, but anyway, give me Henshin!"

The perfunctory "chantment" did indeed elicit a response from the Winged Rathalos, whose sun disc unfurled high in the sky, and whose golden phantom god reigned supreme over all living beings!

【Ra's Winged Dragon】【10☆/God】

[Phantom Beast Race/Effect]

【？ /？】

"The first effect of [Ra's Winged Dragon of Ra] is that its ATK and DEF are equal to the combined ATK and DEF of the monsters released through Tribute. The power of the three monsters, [E-Hero Neos], [E-Hero Neos Elf], and [E-Hero Flash], is given to God!"

Hayato snapped his fingers, and the Winged Rathalos roared to the sky in perfect unison, its attack and defense surging wildly.

【Ra's Winged Dragon】【? /? →6100/5600】

"Then, Winged Dragon of Ra's ATK and DEF can be increased again by Tributing other monsters on my field!" Hayato sent the other two monsters on his field to the Graveyard without hesitation. "Experience the glory of the gods!"

【拉的翼神龙】【6100/5600→6900/6800→7200/8000】

"Enter the battle phase!" Hayato, with only one card remaining, pointed at Paradox, who was connected to [Sin - True Dragon]. "As the price for a duelist personally entering the arena to play cards, are you ready to experience the power of the Sun God?"

"Tch, even if it's a god, I can still use the effect of [Sin-True Dragon] to be immune to destruction, and a god's attack can only reduce my basic points by 2200!" Paradox still stubbornly retorted.

“No, it’s over.” Hayato shook his head and played the [Concentrated Current] card from his hand. “Gods are only affected by the effects of spell cards used in the current turn. I used the Quick-Play Spell Card [Concentrated Current] to increase the ATK of [Ra] by its DEF value, and then none of my other monsters on the field can attack.”

"However, this is the final blow."

Hayato declared loudly, "Let's end this duel, [Ra]!"

"Divine Might Blazing Cannon!!"

【Ra's Winged Dragon】【ATK7200→15200】

The sun's fire attacked Paradox, filling everything in sight with light and heat, leaving Paradox somewhat dazed.

Is this... your combined attack?

Looks like my plan has failed...

Sorry, Z-one, I have to go now...

Paradox closed his eyes and murmured, "My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror..."

"Everything I've done is for justice..."

"boom!"

Paradox: 5150LP → 0

Chapter 503 Seahorse: I Smell the Blue-Eyes Breath

As Paradox's fundamental points were reduced to zero, the blazing flames of the sun god, shooting straight into the sky, tore apart the [Sin-World].

The shattered remains of the [Sin-World] fell like glass from a giant mirror, gradually dissipating into shimmering specks of light as they fell, reflecting the history of the dueling monsters that existed within them.

While speaking in what even Hayato only vaguely understood in "bird language," saying things like "Can other Phantom Gods do this?", "I'm already a winner just for being able to appear in this kind of duel," and "The real Tamashi is me, Winged Dragon of Ra," [Ra] put away the Sunfire with a satisfied look and returned it to the card.

Beside the "Truth" D-Wheel, which had crashed to the ground and appeared to be unusable, lay Paradox, lying face up on the ground, separated from the [Sin-True Dragon].

Hayato's final blow didn't need to kill Paradox; it merely destroyed the [Sin-True Dragon] that had merged with Paradox. However, it was still a top-tier [Ra] attack, even among the Egyptian God cards. The sun's fire, capable of melting gold and severing iron, damaged a large area of ​​Paradox's artificial skin, exposing the mechanical structure beneath.

With Paradox having lost his entire lower body, leaving only half his face intact, he gazed at the sky. From a great distance, he could hear the sound of helicopter rotors overhead.

Is it Pegasus? Paradox wasn't sure, but he didn't need to find out the answer.

The numb arm appeared in Paradox's left eye's vision. The Duel King, who had just been arrogantly commanding the gods to deliver judgments, was now squatting beside him, fiddling with the wrist on which he wore the Duel Disk, trying to remove it.

However, because Paradox used a futuristic Duel Disk, although it looked similar to the most classic original Duel Disk, the details and structure were different. Even Hayato, who was quite skilled at removing other people's Duel Disks, took quite a while to remove the Duel Disk and also took away the things he didn't need.

"Ah, sorry, here you go." Hayato, who was not an ordinary office worker, was not very interested in the hand that he had accidentally torn off Paradox's hand. He put it back on Paradox's chest and then took out the deck from Paradox's Duel Disk.

How are you feeling?

“Well, it probably couldn’t get any worse,” Paradox replied instinctively, a forced smile playing on his lips, which were crackling with electricity. “But I’ve certainly seen something extraordinary. If all humanity were like you, the future wouldn’t be so bleak…”

"That kind of thing is impossible. Humans are not a swarm of bees. It is precisely because of the countless differences between countless individuals that humans have infinite possibilities."

Hayato stood up with his deck in hand and looked down at Paradox once more.

"It is indeed a pity that Duel Monsters has a future that brings destruction to the world, but wouldn't it be a shame to reject Duel Monsters for such a reason?"

"Gunpowder-made bullets have brought sorrow to the world, but that cannot negate the smiles that fireworks in the night sky bring to people's faces."

"Try to believe that we can guide the world toward a different future, saviors from the apocalypse."

Paradox tilted his head to the side, his intact half of his face pressed beneath it, and looked at Hayato with his eyes closed.

"Such beautiful words, Duel King. However, as the loser, I have no choice but to believe you."