Duels should be played with a smile.

In that great battle that ended long ago but remains vivid in my memory, it was the power of my comrades that led a miracle to my side, allowing me, who had made a fatal mistake, to find the only hope in that despair.

"The summoning condition is 1 Tuner monster plus 1 or more non-Tuner monsters!"

"The power of stardust, the power of my comrades, at this moment, become my power!"

"I will use my LV4 Stardust Synchron to tune my LV4 Stardust Trail!"

"Let our gathered prayers become shining stars of new life, and transform into a path of radiant light! Synchro Summon!"

At an incredible speed, the rose-like dragon girl and the shooting star beside her shone in the light.

In pure light, it transformed into a shimmering stardust dragon.

"Fly, Stardust Dragon!"

The silver-white dragon spreads its wings and soars, its free posture a reflection of the mind of the unmoving Yusei.

On the back of the Stardust Dragon, the rose-like dragon girl gazed at Yuxing's face with a smile.

[Wind · 8-Star · Dragon · Attack 2500 · Defense 2000]

She will always be by his side.

Even when gazing into the distance, watching over those who are by your side, you still cherish the memories you have.

"Another effect of [Stardust Trail]: If this card is successfully Synchro Summoned as Synchro Material for a [Stardust] Synchro Monster, I can Special Summon a Stardust Token that is a Level 1 Dragon Monster to my field!"

The sky sprinkled colorful starlight, which transformed into the phantom image of a young girl, as if she had never left for a moment.

She left once, and they left once.

In that unprecedented chaos, she and the others left once to make amends for his mistakes.

Those who cherish their partners will inevitably be troubled by them.

It was precisely because she cherished these companions who had traveled countless journeys with her so much, and because she wanted to exchange herself for them, that she and they ultimately paid the price of their lives to bring him back—because she and they also cherished him, and they made a choice to entrust their last hope to him.

If it were anyone else, they would probably have already fallen into endless despair, right?

Fortunately, it was him.

He cherished his companions dearly, and in the midst of despair, he grasped at that one last hope.

They seized the miracle guided by starlight.

"If the effect of 'Miracle of Light' allows me to draw one card from my Deck when a Synchro Monster is successfully Summoned!"

"The past cannot stop me, and I have already rewritten the future!"

"The future of miracles is destined to be in my hands!"

The Heart-Gathering Dragon, bearing the name of savior, has been waiting for a long time, guided by the light of miracles.

Miracles will only come to those who believe in them.

"The effect of 【Gathering Heart Dragon】 is that when you draw this card, you can reveal it and Special Summon it!"

"Let the gathered hearts guide the lost toward the path of hope, and become the power to break through all obstacles!"

The small, butterfly-shaped Mind Dragon flew into the sky under the starlight and came in front of the Stardust Dragon, guiding it on the path to the future.

[Light - 1 Star - Dragon - Adjusted - Attack 0 - Defense 0]

It has no power, but it is the key that can open the door to hope.

"If you control a Level 8 or higher Dragon Synchro Monster, you can Special Summon 1 Level 1 Dragon Monster from your Deck!"

"Fly, Stardust Dragon!"

With the Heart-Gathering Dragon leading the way, Stardust Dragon followed closely behind. The girl's phantom and the girl subtly switched places. The girl returned to Yusei's side, quietly protecting him, while her phantom landed on Stardust Dragon's back, arms outstretched as if embracing the impending miracle of salvation.

The scene etched deep in his memory, unforgettable forever, reappeared at this moment, and Yusei's eyes were already glistening with tears.

He still remembered how he had summoned the power of miracles, defeating all the earthbound gods and their apostles, as well as powerful enemies of unknown appearance and origin, in that unprecedented melee.

But the world was already devastated by then.

He was the only one left in the world.

Having lost all his companions and everything else, he deeply felt what loneliness truly meant at that moment.

If it weren't for that final wish to save the world, perhaps his story would have ended at that moment.

To become a lonely savior, or to be an ordinary person who can laugh and face challenges together with his companions in an unknown future? For someone named Fudo Yusei, this is a question that doesn't require thought.

The power of the Savior Dragon could elevate him to godhood while saving the world, but the path of solitude is not what he desires.

Therefore, he chose the path he believed to be the right one.

At that time, at that moment, and right now.

"The summoning conditions are: [Savior Dragon] + 1 or more monsters (excluding Tuners) including a Dragon Synchro Monster!"

There is more than one path to salvation; the collective prayers are enough to clothe this broken world once again in the garment of hope.

"While [Gathering Dragon] is on the field or in the Graveyard, its card name is also treated as [Savior Dragon]!"

"This is the future I've been hoping for!"

"I will use my LV1 Focusing Dragon on my LV1 Stardust Dragon, LV1 Stardust Species, and LV8 Stardust Dragon to adjust the star level!"

In that instant, the Dragon of Hearts burst forth with a speed exceeding that of light. Beneath the star-studded night sky, it passed through a quietly appearing ring and vanished into the light along with the starlight it connected with.

"O stars that adorn the ancient sky, when the stars unite as one, guided by bonds, illuminate the path of miracles with the brilliance of stardust, and transform into a prayer for the salvation of the world!"

"Savior Synchronization Call!"

"LV11!"

"Shooting Majestic Star Dragon!"

The prayer born in my heart and the hope that appeared in the light seemed to have passed in an instant, yet also seemed to have passed for a long time. The brilliant night sky had unknowingly turned back into daylight, with the blazing sun hanging high in the sky.

Under the sun's rays, the shadow of the Dreamy Illusion God enveloped Yusei and the others, his imposing figure seeming to crush them.

Suddenly, a starlight that seemed to have come from time immemorial appeared in the void like a sharp blade piercing through the darkness, forcing back the sky-covering shadows.

The next second, the savior dragon, surrounded by stars, was already releasing its starlight to the fullest, dispelling all the shadows from the dreamlike god of light.

Where there is light, there is shadow, but extreme light can also make shadows retreat and dare not invade.

On the back of that savior dragon, a rose-like maiden stood gracefully.

[Light - 11-Star - Dragon - Attack 4000 - Defense 3300]

Yusei gazed at his long-lost companion with a nostalgic look. The others had long lost the ability to speak and could only become silent spectators, quietly watching this world-saving dragon that could not be described in words.

"It's time to bring this duel to a close!"

Chapter 118 The True Art of Pulling Out Screws! (And 20...)

"Enter battle!"

"Huh? Are they going to attack me without doing some more preparation?"

"Just three monsters think they can contend with my Dreamy Light God, whose attack power is a full 100,000?"

Mr. Phantom Thief was desperately trying to maintain his air of superiority, though he was unsure if he still had any.

I'm tired. Let's destroy it, quickly.

At that moment, only one question remained in his mind.

What exactly is wrong with the paradox in the original theatrical version... no, I should say, is there anything normal about him at all, that he could actually take on three people at once!

Anyway, Mr. Phantom Thief is already thinking about how to deliver some harsh words later.

"I've seen through all your tricks!"

Yusei had no intention of listening to the Phantom Thief's continued ramblings, and with a wave of his hand, he gave the order to attack.

"Bayonet-Barreled Dragon! Launch an attack on the Dreamy Light God!"

At the command, the bayonet-barreled dragon, which had been waiting for a long time, roared excitedly. Undeterred by battle, it was born with a thirst for fighting all kinds of powerful enemies.

At this very moment, the Dreamy Illusionary God, with a full 100,000 attack power, is the opponent it has always longed for!

"Lightning-fast Gunsword? Slash!"

The bayonets that were originally used as horns on its head suddenly came together, becoming a sharp bayonet. This is the origin of its name. The Bayonet-Barreled Dragon, now officially in battle mode, flapped its wings and launched a fearless charge towards the Dreamy Light God with its tiny body.

"Cricket with 3000 attack power? Are you here to die?!"

Even though he was extremely familiar with this monster that he had used countless times, the phantom thief who pretended to only know how to summon it by Xyz Summon could only act as if he had never seen the Bayonet Gun Barrel Dragon before, and spoke the words that should be spoken in this situation as a villain.

"The bayonet-wielding dragon has never been afraid of a powerful enemy!"

"The moment the attack was launched, the Bayonet Rifle Dragon's effect also activated!"

"Once per turn, when a face-up Attack Position monster declares an attack, this card gains half the ATK of the target monster, and the target monster's ATK is reduced to half!"

"What?!"

The bayonet on the dragon's forehead gleamed with an unusual light at that moment, even appearing somewhat sinister. Before the bayonet pierced the body of the Dreamy Illusion God, it had already attempted to seize the god's power, trying to use the god's power to kill the god and tear the high and mighty god down from his throne.

"I cannot let you succeed! Your noble body is not to be touched by mortals like you!"

"Dreamy Illusion God's effect: I remove this card's Xyz Material, negate your attack, and restore my Life Points to your ATK!"

"Before the might of God, all is but vanity!"

Dark purple light surged forth from above the Dreamy Void God, attempting to envelop the Bayonet Gun Dragon. Once tainted by this chaotic power, not only would the Bayonet Gun Dragon's attacks be rendered ineffective, but its powerful energy would also be devoured and absorbed.

"I've already told you! I've seen through all your tricks!"

"The effect of the Loader Barrel Savage Dragon: When the opponent's effect is activated, remove one counter to negate your activation!"

"Flame on the barrel!"

A burst of flames erupted from the body of the ferocious dragon, which was then loaded into the barrel of the gun on its body. With a cocking sound and a firing sound, the flame bullet shot rapidly toward the dreamlike ethereal light.

The flaming bullets, carrying the power to destroy everything, shattered the divine might of the Dreamy Light God, rendering it unable to stop the Bayonet-Barreled Dragon's attack.

With no obstruction, the bayonet-barreled dragon's bayonet recklessly absorbed the power of the Dreamy Light God. In just a moment, its originally enormous body shrank by half. The once tiny bayonet-barreled dragon, after obtaining the power of the god, was now able to rival the Dreamy Light God.

[Dreamy Illusionary Light God Attack Power: 100000 → 50000]