Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"At the same time that [E·hero Absolute Zero] was successfully Fusion Summoned, the effect of [E·hero Liquid Man], which was sent to the Graveyard as Fusion Material for [Hero] Fusion Monster, was activated." Jaden said, drawing two cards from his deck. "I draw two cards from my deck, and then choose one card from my hand to discard."

[Yujo Judai: 4000LP, hand size 2→3]

"It's not over yet. Next, I'll activate this Spell Card that was added to my hand by the effect of [E.Hero Sunrise], [Miracle Fusion]!" Sending a card to the Graveyard, Jaden waved his hand and said, "Unlike regular [Fusion] which can be performed in the hand, [Miracle Fusion] is a miraculous Fusion Spell Card that can only use monsters on the field or in the Graveyard as Fusion Material and banish them to Fusion Summon [E.Hero] Fusion Monsters. What I'm banishing are these two cards in my Graveyard—[E.Hero Bubble Man] and [E.Hero Winged Man].

"【E·hero Winged Man】? What is that card..." 【Light King Battle - Queen Mador】 hadn't finished speaking when she realized what was going on, "The card discarded by the effect of 【E·hero Liquid Man】 just now?"

"The wind-attribute [E·hero Winged Man] and the water-attribute [E·hero Bubble Man], satisfying the condition of different attribute [E·hero] monsters." Compared to [E·hero Sunrise Man], the material requirements for the monsters that Jaden will fuse and summon next are more demanding. "May your passion never be extinguished, may the endless power of the storm and the pure power of the flowing water converge, and may you soar high!"

"My beloved hero has arrived!"

Although the material is two [E·hero] monsters of the water and wind attributes, [Miracle Fusion], as its name suggests, can create miracles. The two elemental forces put into it are understood, reconstructed, and reversed into the dual power of fire and wind.

With a dragon-head-shaped flame launcher in one hand and a single wing on his back that can control storms on the other, Jaden Yuki's most beloved classic monster has now descended onto his field, looking majestic!

"Fusion Summon, Level 8☆"

"【E·hero Flame Winged Man - Flame Strike】!"

Chapter 1353 I can elbow you all day

【E·hero Flame Winged Man - Flame Strike】【8☆/Wind】

[Warrior Race/Fusion/Effect]

[2100/1200]

"Isn't it cool? [E·hero Flame Wingman - Flame Strike], this is my beloved hero." Giving a thumbs up, Jaden was quite excited because he had summoned [E·hero Flame Wingman - Flame Strike]. "This card has the ability to add one [Beloved] card from my Deck or Graveyard to my hand when it is successfully Special Summoned. I choose to add my [Beloved Hero] from my Deck to my hand."

"Next, since the Fusion Material includes the Normal Monster [E·hero Winged Man], the second effect of [E·hero Flame Winged Man - Flame Strike] can be activated by Tributing itself, Special Summoning one Level 7 or lower [E·hero] monster from my Deck/Fusion Deck that cannot be Normal Summoned, ignoring its Summoning conditions."

"So come out, [E·hero Flame Winged Man]!"

Simply by changing his name, 【E·hero Flame Winged Man - Flame Strike】 reappeared on Jaden's field after removing the suffix.

【E·hero Flame Winged Man】【6☆/Wind】

[Warrior Race/Fusion/Effect]

[2100/1200]

Upon seeing this, [Light Realm King War - Queen Mador] raised an eyebrow: "So, that form just now was a stepping stone, allowing your 'heroes' to not be confined to a single combination, but to freely mix the required elemental combinations and fuse to summon specific 'elemental heroes'?"

"That's it, meow!" While Judai didn't react much, Daitokuji exclaimed excitedly, "Such talent is practically the 'universal solvent' of alchemy!"

"No, this is my [E·hero] and my bond!"

Jaden corrected, waving his hand again, "In addition, I will use the second effect of [Displacement Fusion] in my Graveyard, banishing [Displacement Fusion] from my Graveyard and targeting the Fusion Monster in my Graveyard. The target I choose is [E. Hero Flame Wingman - Flame Strike], which just released itself."

"The target monster returns to the Fusion Deck, and then I draw a card from the Deck."

[Yujo Judai: 4000LP, hand size 3→4]

Despite fusing three times in a single turn, Jaden's hand size remained at four cards, showing no signs of using the card-deficient summoning method of fusion.

Looking at the Equip Spell Card "Beloved Hero" that had been added to his hand, Jaden didn't hesitate to equip it to the newly appeared "E·hero Flame Wingman," after all, he had a genuine "beloved" affection for it: "Equip Spell Card 'Beloved Hero,' this card can only be equipped to Level 5 or higher [Hero] monsters. I'm equipping it to my Level 6 [E·hero Flame Wingman] on the field."

"Then, enter the battle phase, and activate the [Beloved Hero] effect at that moment!"

[King of Light Battle - Queen Mador] was taken aback: "It's not a continuous effect, but rather the effect of the Equip Spell Card used at the start of the Battle Phase?"

“That’s right. The effect of [Beloved Hero] can only be activated at the start of the Battle Phase for both players, and can only be used once per turn.” A card materialized out of thin air in front of Jaden, which he then pressed down onto the ground beneath his feet. “I activate one Field Spell Card from my hand and Deck. Heroes need a stage for heroes to fight on!”

"Activate the Field Spell Card, [Skyscraper]!"

Even the virtual next-generation Duel Disk, whether Hayato tampered with it or not, still retains the conditional BGM playback function that was added to Jaden's real-world Duel Disk. As the rousing and energetic music plays, skyscrapers rise one after another from the lush forest, forming a steel jungle.

After the venue opened, the Jaden heroes did not stay in place. Instead, they used the rapidly rising buildings to reach the sky and stood on top of the buildings, looking down at the "Fragrance" monster, which could only be considered a small patch of greenery in the city, and the "Lava Demon," which could barely be considered a giant monster in a tokusatsu movie.

"In the environment of the Field Spell Card [Skyscraper], when my [E·Hero] battles a powerful enemy with higher attack power than itself, it will unleash an even stronger force of justice to protect this city, increasing its attack power by 1000 points!"

Upon hearing the effect of [Skyscraper], [King of Light - Queen Mador] was unimpressed: "So, when attacking my [Sakura Princess - Talia] and the [Lava Demon] you put on my field, your monsters with 2500 ATK will suddenly become monsters with 3500 ATK? But that's all. At most, it can only cause me some damage, while my other two monsters on the field are both in defense position."

“No, I have three points to correct you.” Jaden held up three fingers and said, “First, the attack power of my [Hero] monsters is not just what it is now. The second effect of [E·hero Sunrise], which was not mentioned before, is that as a hero of hope, he can give all the monsters on my field an attack power bonus of 200 times the type of my monster’s attribute.”

"I have the following monsters on my field: [E·Hero Sunrise] (Light), [E·Hero Absolute Zero] (Water), and [E·Hero Flame Wingman] (Wind). Therefore, all of my monsters' ATK increases by 600!"

【E·hero Sunrise Man】【ATK2500→3100】

【E·hero Absolute Zero】【ATK2500→3100】

【E·hero Flame Winged Man】【ATK2100→2700】

"Secondly, the power of [Beloved Hero] to activate a Field Spell Card is its second effect, not its first effect which is continuously active as an Equip Card." Looking at the attack power indicators of his monsters, Jaden continued, "If there are cards in my Field Zone, the ATK of [E. Hero Flame Wingman] equipped with [Beloved Hero] will increase by its original DEF value, and the opponent cannot target [E. Hero Flame Wingman] with their effects!"

【E·hero Flame Winged Man】(Beloved Hero) 【2700/1200→3900/1200】

"Finally, the third point is the third effect of [E·Hero Sunrise Warrior]! When any other [Hero] monster declares an attack, you can target one card on the field and destroy that card." Jaden retracted three fingers and pointed to [King of Light - Queen Mador] on the field. "Unlike [Fragrance One - Magnolia], although [Sakura Princess - Talia] can also protect your other Plant-Type monsters from being destroyed by effects, its effect cannot protect itself!"

"This is the biggest oversight in your defensive setup, [King of Light Battle - Queen Mador]. Now I'm going to use [E·hero Absolute Zero] to attack [King of Light Battle - Queen Mador] and use the effect of [E·hero Sunrise] to destroy [Sakura-hime - Talia]!"

"Battle! Attack [King of Light Battle - Queen Mador], [E·hero Absolute Zero]!"

"Ice Demon: Zero Katana!"

Guided by elemental power, the ice coalesced into a longsword in the hand of [E·hero Absolute Zero]. With a casual flick of the blade, a temporary scabbard was created. [E·hero Absolute Zero] held the sword in one hand and the scabbard in the other, placing it at his side, half-crouching. Then—

"Clang!"

The invisible, lightning-fast sword draw slash unleashed the freezing aura clinging to the icy blade. The sheer amount of cold air created a trail of ice crystals on the ground in front of [E·hero Absolute Zero], extending all the way to the location of [Light King Battle - Queen Mador].

However, before its slash could reach [King of Light - Queen Mador], [E·hero Sunrise Warrior] behind it fired a scorching laser beam at [Sakura-Hime - Talia], intending to destroy it!

Just as the laser was about to hit [Sakura-Talia], a glass bottle filled with perfume was suddenly thrown out by someone, which happened to block the laser beam and refracted it into several miniature lasers with dispersed power, none of which successfully hit the target!?

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the Fragrant Night Demon - Mulan, who had been devoured by the Lava Demon, had reappeared on the field of the Light King Battle - Queen Mador!

"As you chained your attack declaration with [E·hero Absolute Zero] and activated the effect of [E·hero Sunrise], I also chained the effect of a card in my graveyard. That card is this Trap Card that you destroyed earlier, [Aromatherapy]."

In the graveyard of [King of Light - Queen Mador], she took out a card and said, "[Aromatherapy] can only use one of its two effects in a single turn. I didn't activate it just now when your [E·Hero Skyman] was about to destroy my card in order to activate its second effect."

"The second effect of [Aromatherapy] is: You can activate this effect by banishing this card from my Graveyard and targeting one [Aroma] monster in my Graveyard. Special Summon that monster to my field and then I will gain 500 Life Points. Although the monster Special Summoned by this effect will be banished if it leaves the field."

"But that's enough, because I Special Summoned [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] from my Graveyard! When it Special Summoned back to my field, because I recovered 500 Life Points, making my Life Points higher than my opponent's, my monsters won't be destroyed by my opponent's effects under the protection of [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia]'s first effect!"

【Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia】【DEF1800】

【Sakura-Hime - Talia】【ATK3100→3200】

[Light Realm King Battle - Queen Mador: 3800→4300LP, 3 cards in hand]

This time, the returning [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] did not maintain attack position, but decisively switched from heart to defense position to defend against the attacks of [Hero]. As soon as it appeared, it immediately began to protect the other monsters on the field of [Light King War - Queen Mador]. Just now, [Sakura Princess - Talia] avoided the destruction of [E·hero Sunrise Knight] with her help.

Due to the increase in the number of Plant-type monsters, [Sakura-Talia]'s attack power increased by another 100 points. However, this was not good news for [King of Light War - Queen Mador]. Previously, [Sakura-Talia], with an attack power of 3100, could at least take down two monsters with the same attack power of 3100, namely [E.Hero Sunrise] and [E.Hero Absolute Zero]. But now, [Sakura-Talia] could actually buff the two [Hero] monsters attacking her with the [Skyscraper] buff, which made things somewhat unfavorable.

The destruction effect of 【E·hero Sunrise Warrior】 has no rewind rule that allows Jaden to change his mind and choose a new target. The laser beam it releases is wasted on 【Sakura-Talia】, who is protected by 【Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia】 and cannot be destroyed by the opponent's effect.

However, the fact that the destruction effect cannot be reversed does not mean that the battle cannot be turned back. Because [King of Light Battle - Queen Mador] Special Summoned a monster, the number of monsters on her field became the maximum of five. Jaden immediately chose to use the battle turn-back rule to change the target of the attack.

"Since we can't effectively destroy your monster because of that monster... [E·hero Absolute Zero], let's shift our attack target and launch an attack on [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia]!"

The ice blade slashed out, its power reaching 3100 points, surpassing even the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon, almost tearing the entire body of Aroma Night Demon Mulan apart. However, despite having only 1800 points of defense, after the attack from E·hero Absolute Zero ended, nothing in front of Aroma Night Demon Mulan suddenly shattered; she herself showed no signs of damage whatsoever.

"When a monster on my field battles, its effect can only be activated by sending this [Guardian Fence] from my hand to the Graveyard." Seeing Jaden's confusion, [King of Light - Queen Mador] shook the card in her hand that she had drawn due to the effect of [Aroma Mage - Jasmine] earlier. "[Aroma Night Demon - Magnolia] will not be destroyed by that battle under the protection of [Guardian Fence], and its ATK will be halved until the end of the turn."

"You think you can just ruin my [fragrance] like that? Not so easy~"

【Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia】【2600/1800→1300/1800】

It was precisely because she had just drawn [Guardian Bamboo Fence] that [Light King Battle - Queen Mador] deliberately kept [Fragrant Night Demon - Mulan] in defense position, even though she had an attack-boosting effect that hadn't been activated yet.

"It's certainly not easy, but that's what makes the battle interesting, isn't it?" Jaden smiled and waved his hand again. "However, it seems that [Guardian Fence] can only protect [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] once? Then I'll use [E·Hero Sunrise Warrior] to attack again!"

"【E·hero Sunrise Warrior】, attack 【Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia】——"

"Flash Elbow!"

Just like the special effects of the Solar Flare, [E·hero Sunrise] emitted a flash of light like a flashbang. Under his deliberate control, it did not affect Jaden behind him or Daitokuji and the others watching from the side. It only blinded [King of Light Battle - Queen Mador] and the others.

With a loud "bang," when [Light King Battle - Queen Mador]'s vision returned, she saw that her [Fragrant Night Demon - Mulan] was being elbowed in the face by [E·hero Sunrise Warrior] and sent flying!

—The so-called "Flash Elbow" refers to a move that follows a flashbang with an elbow strike!

Chapter 1354 Zero Acid Water is a classic hero combo, not to be missed.

Unfortunately, because [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] was in defense position, Jaden was attacked twice in a row and still couldn't inflict any damage on [King of Light - Queen Mador] through her.

"However, in this way, the damage resistance granted by [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] will disappear, leaving only [Sakura Princess - Talia].

【Sakura-Hime - Talia】【ATK3200→3100】

[Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] disappeared, and the bonuses received by [Sakura Princess - Talia] were reduced due to the decrease in the number of Plant-type monsters. However, at the very moment that [Fragrant Night Demon - Magnolia] was destroyed in battle, [Light King Battle - Queen Mador] suddenly revealed a smug smile.

"You've successfully destroyed my monster in battle, young hero. But it's also thanks to this that I can use the effect of this monster in my hand!" Holding a card above her head, [Queen Mador of Light] said, "I can only use this card's first effect when my Plant-Type monster is destroyed in battle, to Special Summon it from my hand!"

"Come forth, [Aroma Mage - Marjoram]!"

Previously, [Light Realm King War - Queen Mador] increased her hand size by two cards using the effects of [Aroma Mage - Jasmine] and [Moist Wind]. The card drawn by [Aroma Mage - Jasmine] was [Guardian Fence], which had previously protected [Aroma Night Demon - Magnolia]. The [Aroma] card searched by the effect of [Moist Wind] is the current [Aroma Mage - Marjoram].

Before seeing her, one could smell her fragrance. A strong and lasting unique scent wafted from the spot that had just been vacated in the [Battle of the King of Light - Queen Mador] arena. Amidst that pleasing spiciness, a gentle and elegant lady, whose scent evoked the same feeling, entered the arena.

【Aromatherapy Master - Marjoram】【5☆/Dark】

[Plant Tribe/Effect]

[2000/1600]

【Sakura-Hime - Talia】【ATK3100→3200】

"Following the effect of the Special Summon of [Aroma Mage - Marjoram], my Life Points are restored by 500." [Light King Battle - Queen Mador] waved her hand, "Then, because of the Life Points restoration, the third effect of [Aroma Mage - Marjoram] was triggered."

[Light Realm King Battle - Queen Mador: 4300→4800LP, 1 cards in hand]

【Aroma Mage - Marjoram】 lightly tapped the ground with her staff, and fragrant ripples began to spread. When it touched another 【Aroma】 monster on 【King of Light - Queen Mador】's field - 【Aroma Mage - Jasmine】, it triggered a resounding ripple, and two ripples swept towards Jaden's field, one after the other.

"When I recover my Life Points, I can target cards in my opponent's Graveyard that are equal to the number of Aroma Monsters I control, and banish those cards. Since I control two Aroma Monsters, Aroma Mage Marjoram and Aroma Mage Jasmine, I can choose to banish up to two cards." Pointing to Jaden, "Queen of Light: King of the Light" said, "The cards I choose are your E. Hero Shadow Mist Lady and E. Hero Skywalker."

She already knew about the effect of [E·hero Sky Warrior] from Jaden. Whether it was destroying the back row or searching for cards, it was a pretty good ability. It could be the starting point for a play or a breakthrough player for clearing the field. In particular, its effect could be triggered by both Summoning and Special Summoning.

As for the effect of 【E·hero Shadow Mist Lady】, she only knows the one that is triggered when she is sent to the graveyard. However, since Jaden said that he deliberately did not activate its effect when it was Special Summoned, it means that 【E·hero Shadow Mist Lady】 also has an effect that is activated when it is successfully Special Summoned. 【King of Light - Queen Mador】 does not want to know what that effect is, so she excludes it for now.

After excluding the two cards from Jaden, [King of Light - Queen Mador] continued, "Like other [Aromatic] monsters, [Aromatic Wizard - Marjoram] also has a continuous effect that applies only when my Life Points are higher than my opponent's. That is, the battle damage to me caused by battles of Plant-Type monsters on my field becomes 0."

"Currently, the only monsters in attack position on my field are [Sakura-hime-Talia] and [Lava Demon] that you summoned. However, due to the effect of [Aroma Mage-Marjoram], you can only deal battle damage to me by attacking [Lava Demon]!"