Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"That's one reason, but on the other hand, Jaden probably also felt the 'hunger' that the boy conveyed through the card during the duel, right? That kind of 'hunger' for victory. One side is full of 'hunger' for victory, while the other side is just passively 'coping' with the upcoming duel."

Upon hearing Yugi's words, Hayato knew he was recalling Rafael's assessment of Dark Yugi when Rafael was still one of the "Three Knights of Doma." Back then, even Atem was merely considered a "responder" in the face of Rafael's "dark will."

On the field, when Kaiser saw that Jaden had activated the effect of [Necromancer], he sneered and said, "What a disappointment, Jaden. Are you so afraid of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator] that you have to use the effect of [Necromancer] in such a panic."

“However, the effect of [Necromancer] is that the first attack declaration after its effect is activated is forcibly applied. I only need to use [Cyber ​​Dragon] to consume your one-time invalid attack effect, and [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator] can continue to attack normally without being hindered.” Caesar glanced at his hand. “Moreover, my [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator] can attack more than once.”

【M·hero Light Tooth】【ATK3000→3500】

With the appearance of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon], [M·Hero Light Fang] was upgraded again, but there is still a difference of 1500 points between it and [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon].

Even more critically, Caesar also played a card from his hand: "Targeting the [Cyber] monster of the Dragon-Machine type on my field, I activate the effect of [Cyber ​​Wing]. The target I choose is [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon].

"Equip this card from my hand or field as an Equip Card to [Armor Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon]. [Armor Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon] gains 600 ATK when equipped with this card."

After a pause, Caesar waved his hand again and said, "And the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon] itself, which can be activated once per turn, allows you to equip it to one monster in each player's Graveyard. I chose [Armored Cyber ​​Wing] from my Graveyard!"

"As an Allied Monster, the Armored Electronic Wing can be destroyed in place of the equipped Monster if it is destroyed by battle or effect."

The gold and red "Subordinate Cyber ​​Wing" and the gold and blue "Armored Cyber ​​Wing" cards appeared from Kaiser's graveyard and hand respectively, arriving next to "Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon" on his field. Although the claws and other fixing devices on "Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon" were mainly used on "Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon," many of the connecting cables remained, as if they were in contact with and connected to the two "Cyber ​​Wing" monsters.

The already fully armed [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Terminator Dragon] experienced a surge in power the instant it successfully equipped two [Electronic Wings]! Its aura was fifty times stronger than ever before; incomparably majestic and powerful!

With such powerful [Electronic Darkness], what in the world can withstand it? *Electronic profanity*, what in the world can withstand it?

【Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Terminator Dragon】(Attached Electronic Wings, Armored Electronic Wings) 【ATK5000→5600】

"There are two equipment cards?!" Asuka frowned. "Oh no, Judai is in danger."

"With two Equip Cards, [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon] can make two attacks in one Battle Phase, a double attack with 5600 ATK..." Fubuki looked at the familiar scene before her eyes, "What's worse is that none of the monsters on Jaden's field have an ATK higher than 3600."

“Even though my brother didn’t use a card like ‘Hero’s Arrival’ to reduce his Life Points last turn, as long as he destroys any two monsters other than ‘Wool Tokens,’ ‘Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon’ can still deal over 4000 battle damage and wipe out my brother’s full Life Points!” Marufuji Sho looked nervously at the ‘Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon’ on Kaiser’s field. “How could this be… even my brother can’t defeat Kaiser now…?”

“On the surface, that’s true. But I have faith in Judai.” With his eyes fixed on the two facing off on the field and their respective monsters, Manjoume took a deep breath and said firmly, “If he’s not the strongest in the academy, then he’s not a worthy rival of mine, so there’s no way he can be defeated so easily.”

"He has no cards in his back row, and [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon] is a troublesome opponent that is unaffected by the opponent's card effects, but after all, he is Jaden. I believe he can create a miracle once again." Without hesitation, Daitokuji chose to believe in Jaden.

“There will always be a way!” Misawa said confidently.

Maeda excitedly stood up and said, "Let Caesar see your [Heroes], Judai!"

"Everyone... believes in Big Brother?" Looking at the others around him, Marufuji Sho couldn't help but look back at the field. Staring at Judai's unchanging smile, he was stunned for a moment, then gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Big Brother is still smiling so confidently, why would I doubt him?"

"Was I wavering because of the oppressive feeling of Caesar's monsters?" Looking up at the field again, Marufuji Sho became more determined. "Just as my older brother believes in me, I also believe in my older brother. This is not just a nice-sounding statement!"

"Don't lose, big brother!"

The shouts from Sho Marufuji in the audience reached Jaden's ears. He turned around, glanced at Sho and the others, smiled, gave them a thumbs up, and replied, "Oh! I got your support. Don't worry, the duel isn't over yet!"

"So confident? Which monster on your field gives you that confidence?" Kaiser raised an eyebrow and looked at the monsters on his field, seeing that Jaden showed no sign of being nervous about the power of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon].

Ignoring the two [Cotton Tokens] that have no effect and are merely tokens, among the three monsters Jaden still has on his field, Kaiser clearly remembers the effect of [E·Hero Absolute Zero], since Jaden has used the "Absolute Zero Acid" combo far too frequently since obtaining the [Masked Change] card. Its effect is similar to [Lightning Strike], destroying all monsters on the opponent's field when they leave the field, are sent to the Graveyard, or are banished.

Since this effect is activated in the Graveyard or after being banished, it can still take effect even if the previous Tyrant's Words is still on the field. However, this effect will not affect Kaiser's Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon. However, Kaiser does not want to trigger it, since he needs another monster on his field - Cyber ​​Dragon - to consume the effect of Necromancer's nullified attack.

So, are those the remaining two monsters? 【E·hero Earth Core Knight】 and 【M·hero Light Fang】, both of which are cards that Jaden showed to Kaiser for the first time. Jaden and Kaiser, who had been watching his duel and knew almost everything about Jaden's current "Reverse Cyber ​​Stream" and even 【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark End Dragon】, knew very little about the two new cards that Jaden had taken out.

[M·Hero Light Fang] is alright, at least one effect has been revealed: it increases attack power based on the number of monsters on the opponent's field. However, Kaiser's keen intuition as a duelist tells him that [M·Hero Light Fang] definitely has another effect, just like the other [M·Hero] cards used by Jaden before. However, [E·Hero Earth Core] has not used a single effect.

It's worth mentioning that although Jaden had two lower-tier [M·hero] cards, [M·hero Gangfire] and [M·hero Misty Water], their strength was so low that even Jaden didn't include them in his tight fusion deck, and even Kaiser was unaware of their existence.

"Although I don't know which monster gave you this confidence, Jaden—" Kaiser looked at the monsters on Jaden's field with disdain, "no matter what their effects are, as long as they require activation, there is absolutely no way to withstand [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon]. This is absolute suppression brought about by absolute power!"

"Can you defy me, who possesses the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon]!"

With a wave of his hand, Caesar commanded, "Enter my battle phase! Use [Cyber ​​Dragon] to attack [Wool Token]!"

"Evolution-Burst!"

"Clang!"

Just as Caesar commanded the [Electronic Dragon] to attack the weakened [Cotton Fiber Derivative], they immediately took cover in the armor formed by the [Necromancer Guardian] and easily blocked the beam of light particles spewed out by the [Electronic Dragon]. However, this cover, which could only withstand one attack, disappeared.

"Because of the effect of [Necromancer], [Cyber ​​Dragon]'s attack will be nullified." Kaiser sneered at Jaden. "But from now on, no other card can stop me from defeating your monster, Jaden!"

Upon hearing Caesar's words, Jaden suddenly pulled out a card: "So, what card?"

"Ok?"

As Jaden took out his card and played it, Caesar saw a tall, phantom flash past behind Jaden's [E·hero Earth Core Man] and merge into [E·hero Earth Core Man]'s body. [E·hero Earth Core Man], whose name contains "Earth Core," seemed to have truly become the Earth's core at this moment, releasing a powerful attraction that drew everything around him towards him.

"Of the four cards you sent to my graveyard before, besides [Dandelion Lion] and [Necromancer], there were two other cards. This [Nioh Rising] is the third card," Jaden explained. "By banishing [Nioh Rising] from my graveyard, you can target a monster on my field to activate its effect."

"The monster I've chosen is [E·hero Core Warrior]. This turn, your opponent can only attack [E·hero Core Warrior]!"

Caesar glanced at [E·hero Core Warrior] standing behind the two [Cotton Wool Derivatives]: "I see. Although it was nullified, even the [Electronic Dragon]'s attack just now was actually forcibly transferred to [E·hero Core Warrior] under the guidance of [Nioh Stand], right?"

"However, the attack power of [E·hero Earth Core Warrior] is only 2700 points. If you want to use it as a barrier to attract my attacks, does that monster have some special effect?"

Upon hearing Caesar's words, Jaden didn't hide anything: "That's right. Once per turn, when [E-Hero Core Man] is targeted for an attack, its first effect can be activated, doubling its ATK until the end of that Damage Step. Also, at the end of the Battle Phase when [E-Hero Core Man] is battling, its second effect can be activated by targeting one monster on the field, destroying that monster."

"But if it's destroyed in battle, it won't be able to activate its effect even after the battle, right?" Caesar's lips curled up as he pointed at [E·hero Earth Core Warrior]. "Since they've invited it so enthusiastically, then use your attacks to ravage it, [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon]!"

"Hyper-Darkend-Break!"

Looking down at the monsters on the field, the demon-like [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon] spread its layered giant wings. The wings of [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon], the claws of [Cyber ​​Dark Wing Blade], and the armor of the two [Cyber ​​Wings] covered the sky and the sun, as if showing off its power.

Energy from all directions converged on the precious gem on the chest of the [Electronic Terminator Dragon], which was held in place by claws, and compressed into a tiny but terrifying black sphere that constantly emitted energy that distorted the surrounding space. Then, in the next moment, it suddenly exploded and transformed into a terrifying black beam of light that made people suffocate!

Despite the overwhelming pressure, Jaden responded fearlessly: "At this moment, the effect of [E·hero Earth Core Warrior] activates, doubling its attack power!"

"Explosive Mode!"

In an instant, the power of energy transmission within the channels of "photon blood" flowing through [E·hero Core Warrior]'s body began to accelerate uncontrollably, causing the energy within to spread completely in the blink of an eye. [E·hero Core Warrior]'s body, having absorbed this energy, turned red in an instant.

(Reference to changes)

【E·hero Earth Core Warrior】【ATK2700→5400】

However, even though he had doubled his attack power and even surpassed the legendary Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon and the Five Divine Dragons, the opponent that E-Hero Coreman faced had even greater power than him.

"Muda! Muda muda muda, all of it is muda!" Caesar laughed wildly. "Even if the attack power is doubled, the attack power of [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Terminator Dragon] is still above that of [E·Hero Earth Core Warrior]!"

【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon】(Equipment 2)【ATK5600】

"Get crushed, you weakling!"

Chapter 1394 Jaden Yuki VS. Caesar of Hell! Light and Darkness Intertwined (Part 5)

【E·hero Earth Core Warrior】【ATK2700→5400】

【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon】(Equipment 2)【ATK5600】

"Get crushed, you weakling!"

Under Caesar's command, even though the Jaden [E·hero Core Warrior] doubled his attack power, he was still no match for the powerful [Armor Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon]. His "Crimson Cannon," which gathered all his power, only held out against the [Armor Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon]'s "Beyond Dark Terminator Burst" for a moment before being shattered. His body was pierced by a jet-black beam of light and then completely devoured!

Jaden also suffered excessive combat damage as a result, but thanks to E-Hero Core Warrior's efforts to close the gap with Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon, he ultimately only received 200 points of combat damage.

[Yuki Jaden: 4000→3800LP, 4 cards in hand]

Because of the effect of Jaden's [Nioh Rise] activated earlier, Kaiser can only attack [E. Hero Core Man] this turn. This effect does not end just because [E. Hero Core Man] has been destroyed; it continues until the end of the turn. Therefore, even though Kaiser's [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Terminator Dragon] clearly has the ability to attack again, it cannot destroy any other monsters on Jaden's field.

However, under Caesar's gaze, just as the destroyed [E·hero Core Man] was about to be sent to the graveyard, [E·hero Core Man], whose body was charred black by the attack of [Armor Dragon - Electronic Dark Terminator Dragon], suddenly reached into his pierced chest and pulled out the energy core buried deep inside his body.

(Posture reference)

"Um!?"

"The ability to double attack power when attacked and to destroy one monster on the field at the end of the Battle Phase after a battle are both part of the power of [E·hero Earth Core Man], but compared to his third effect, they can only be considered as the atmosphere and land on the surface of the earth."

Jaden, holding the card of [E·Hero Earth Core Man] which was about to be sent to the graveyard, said with a smile, "Well, it's just like you understand, Caesar. [E·Hero Earth Core Man] was fused with a three-body monster, so naturally it has a third effect."

"When [E·hero Core Knight] is destroyed by battle or effect, you can target one [E·hero] Fusion Monster in my Graveyard with a Level 8 or lower. I choose [E·hero Sunrise Knight] with a Level 7."

"I Special Summon it to my field in Attack Position!"

Upon hearing Jaden's words, Caesar's first reaction was that he had made a mistake: "However, [E·hero Sunrise] can only be Special Summoned via Fusion Summon."

"No problem, because the true power of [E·hero Earth Core Warrior] is the 'Earth Core,' a power that creates gravity yet transcends it. Its special summoning ignores the summoning conditions!"

Jaden raised the card in his hand, and the card of [E·hero Earth Core] shone brightly, gradually transforming into the shape of [E·hero Sunrise]. Simultaneously with Jaden's action, the [E·hero Earth Core] on his field also raised its red energy jewel.

Jaden shouted, "Even if the sun sets once, may it rise again from beyond the horizon, [E·hero Sunrise]!"

"Take it, [E·hero Sunrise Warrior], this is my last strength!" [E·hero Earth Core Warrior] shouted.

The red gem suddenly burst forth with a sun-like radiance, and the figure of [E·hero Earth Core Warrior] slowly dissipated in the sunlight, and then the hero of the red sun returned once again!

"Os!"

The gold and red armor still gleamed, and the cape behind him fluttered. There was no time to grieve for the departure of [E·hero Earth Core Warrior], and the one who rushed to the battlefield immediately was—[E·hero Sunrise Warrior]!

【E·hero Sunrise Man】【ATK2500】

"The first effect of [E·Hero Sunrise] is not limited to Fusion Summoning; it can be activated upon Special Summoning." Jaden drew a card from his deck and said, "I add one [Miracle Fusion] to my hand from my deck!"

"Then comes the second effect of the continuous [E·Hero Sunrise]: It increases the ATK of all monsters on my field by 200 points equal to the sum of the types of attributes of the monsters I control. [E·Hero Sunrise] is LIGHT, [E·Hero Absolute Zero] is WATER, and [Wool Token] is WIND. Now I control monsters with three different attributes, therefore all of them gain 600 ATK!"

[Yujo Judai: 3800LP, hand size 4→5]

【E·hero Sunrise Man】【ATK2500→3100】

【E·hero Absolute Zero】【ATK2500→3100】

【M·hero Light Tooth】【ATK3500→4100】

【棉毛衍生物】【0/0→600/0】X2

Looking at the second [Miracle Fusion] card that had come into his hand, Jaden looked up at Caesar: "Caesar, my [Heroes] have created a 'miracle' once again!"

"The first two effects of [Necromancer], [Nioh Stand], and [E·Hero Core Knight] were actually just a cover for the return of [E·Hero Sunrise Knight] right now?!" Caesar's eyes widened in surprise, but he couldn't help but smile with excitement. "As expected, my duel with you is the best duel ever, Jaden Yuki. The victory I achieve in this kind of duel is the one that truly satisfies me!"

“But Judai, that’s not enough. I couldn’t sense any ‘heaviness’ from your cards, and there was no ‘hunger’ for ‘victory’ in your eyes. You were just dealing with my attacks.” At this point, Caesar even showed a dissatisfied expression. “Is my pressure not enough? If so, then let me bury your ‘hope’ of returning to the field!”

"After my Battle Phase ends, I activate the Spell Card [Steel Draw] during Main Phase 2. This can only be activated if I control only two Machine-Type monsters. I draw two cards from my Deck. After this card is activated, I can only Special Summon a monster once until the end of this turn."

Looking at the cards he had drawn, Caesar took out another one and said, "This turn, I haven't performed a normal summon yet. I will normal summon [Cyber ​​Raider] in Defense Position on the field and activate its effect."

"When 【Cyber ​​Raider】is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned, you may activate one of its two effects: either select an Equip Card that is equipped to a monster on the field and destroy it, or change an Equip Card that is equipped to a monster on the field to be equipped to this card."

"I chose the latter, transferring the Allied Monster [Armored Electronic Wing], which was equipped on [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark End Dragon], to [Cyber ​​Raider].

[Electronic Raider] [4☆/Dark]

[Mechanical Race/Effect]