Duels should be played with a smile.

Each fusion will banish cards, so all we need is a card that can return the banished card to the deck, and the closed loop will be achieved!

"Judai, you showed me the most fundamental elemental power of the Elemental Heroes, so I'll return the favor properly!"

"Heroes live on forever!"

"The elemental forces that constitute this world! Merge here and unleash ultimate power!"

"This is the moment of fusion!"

"Activating the effect of Fusion Gate, I banish Wingman, Explosive Lady, Clayman, and Bubbleman from my deck!"

"Elemental Fusion! LV10! Heroes Never Die! [Elemental Hero: Immortal Warrior]!"

[Light - 10★ - Warrior - Attack Power 2900]

Just like the commotion when the Philosopher's Stone Alchemist was activated, the four elemental heroes each contributed their power, which intertwined and coalesced to forge a perfect Philosopher's Stone.

However, the Philosopher's Stone in Leyou's hand did not release its power. Instead, it absorbed elemental power around itself, outlining a strong and muscular physique.

"Perfectly natural" is the best adjective to describe the body of the immortal knight.

Fortunately, the XP system on Leyou is relatively normal.

"When this card is successfully Fusion Summoned, all cards banished from the game are returned to their respective decks."

"Heroes! Reproduce!"

"Even heroes need to stop and rest."

As if explaining the effects of the Immortal Warrior, or as if sharing his thoughts with Jaden, Leyou's faint smile was full of ease and comfort, and a sense of effortless relaxation.

"Rest? I really enjoy resting and relaxing." Jaden nodded calmly.

He cherishes his rest time very much because for him, being busy is the norm, and rest time is extremely precious.

For example, right now, isn't this a chance to steal a moment of leisure amidst the busyness?

"Since you enjoy it, take a break. Taking a break is good for your physical and mental health. Don't always have a long face; that's not good for you~"

"Let's take advantage of this rare break and enjoy the grand entrance of the hero!"

The Gate of Fusion stirs once more, guiding the heroes to descend once more.

"A hero is one who, in the most ordinary way, accomplishes the greatest feats. Before becoming a hero, everyone is just an ordinary mortal."

"With a burning heart, ignite the wings of a swift wind! With a mortal body, forge a magnificent undertaking!"

"Use two HERO Normal Monsters from your Deck as material."

"Re-fusion! LV6! Nameless Hero! [Elemental Hero: Grand Hero]!"

[Light - 6★ - Warrior - Attack Power 0]

Made from mortal bones and fused together, with both attack and defense power of 0, the existence of the Great Hero is proof that everyone in the world has the right to become a hero.

After becoming a hero, the former mortal does not need to continue on the path of heroism forever. Every hero has the right to put down the name of hero.

Born ordinary, and destined to be ordinary.

"Judai, after becoming the Conqueror, have you ever missed the days when you were just an ordinary duelist?"

"Of course I miss it," Judai replied, a smile already playing on his lips.

"Although I had to go through hellish duel training with Guren Raiwa every day back then, the rest time after training each day is the time I miss the most."

Jaden seems to have completely shed the mask he originally wore as "Overlord" and has begun to communicate properly with Leyu.

As for Leyou... he quietly wiped the sweat from his forehead and gave Judai a thumbs up for his good character.

Having to fight the Crimson Lotus Thunder Slide every day? What kind of hell on earth is that?

"Next up should be an old friend you know very well."

"The polar winds are cold enough to freeze everything, but I think... after you become the Overlord, you should know what is colder and more piercing than absolute zero."

"The chill in people's hearts is enough to freeze even the light!"

"I'm excluding Bubble Man and Electro Man from the material!"

"Triple Fusion! LV8! Fearless Hero! [Elemental Heroes Absolute Zero Knight]!"

[Water · 8★ · Warrior · Attack Power 2500]

The winter wind blew, carrying specks of ice and snow, brushing against Jaden's face, making him feel a little cold and a little stinging.

He felt a familiar stinging sensation.

Long ago, when he was still in another world, he led people in searching for a way out.

Due to insufficient strength and a weak constitution, a classmate who liked to be close to him but whom he himself didn't feel anything for fell during the duel.

After that day, many rumors began to circulate among the team.

Even though the classmate's older brother quickly stood up to explain for him, the gossip of those incompetent people still left a thorn in his heart.

It's been a long time, and Jaden doesn't even remember if, when he returned to the Fusion Dimension and took on the responsibility of being called the Overlord, he was also filled with a sense of injustice, a desire to prove himself and protect everyone.

Or perhaps, this anger has been held in until today, to the point that he has almost forgotten about it.

"Unexpectedly, my familiar old friend was able to show me different possibilities when it was in your hands."

Judai let out a long sigh, as if releasing a long-suppressed "resentment".

He felt much more relaxed.

Suddenly I realized that my initial obsession seemed to be fading away—because I had unknowingly achieved what I had envisioned.

"He's not that old, and he hasn't experienced much, but he always manages to tell me profound truths in some strange places and in unexpected ways."

"As expected of you."

Seeing Judai ramble on and on, Leyou was actually a little confused.

I just casually brought it up for fun because I remembered mentioning Zero to you before, and you actually had an "epiphany" about it?

What do you call this? A lucky accident?

Oh well, it's all good stuff.

However, it was precisely because of Jaden's words that Leyou gained a better understanding of him.

As expected of a world where everything is decided by playing cards, a single duel can cause so much trouble.

"It's wonderful that you understand my good intentions." Leyou shamelessly took his unintentional act as his deliberate one, nodded slightly, and looked at Judai with a hint of "you're teachable".

"Next, you will see the penultimate monster I will summon in this duel."

"It is a monster that all heroes are familiar with and cannot avoid."

A hero that will be summoned as much as possible, regardless of their type.

"I just showed you the coldness of human nature, now let you feel the warmth of the morning sun."

"I'm excluding the newest astronaut and the blazing astronaut."

"Even though the wings of a hero have long lost their former luster, and even though the pure heart of a child has been shrouded in darkness."

"After every sunset, a new sunrise will follow."

"Fourfold Fusion! LV7! Rise like the rising sun! [Elemental Hero Sunrise Warrior]!"

“Every ordinary sunrise represents the emergence of another miracle called ‘today’.”

Warm, yet not glaring, the sunlight at sunrise is always so beautiful.

As Leyu said, Sunrise Warrior is a monster that no hero can avoid, and Jaden has summoned Sunrise Warrior countless times over the years.

Each time the Sunrise Knight arrives, he channels the power of miracles into his hands.

And the Sunrise Knight will selflessly shine his light upon all those who bear the name of hero.

"I... I think I understand." Judai seemed to be deep in thought, as if he had gained some insight.

The phrase "completely indifferent" perfectly describes his attitude towards the existence of Sunrise Knight.

In this duel, which was already of special significance, and in a phase that was no longer a normal duel, Judai had the time to re-examine his comrades who had fought alongside him all along.

"Looking back, it seems I've overlooked so many things... If I have the chance in the future, I'll definitely make the most of them..."

As images of his future leisure time surfaced in his mind, Jaden suddenly snapped out of his reverie, shaking his head and chuckling.

What is he thinking? He doesn't have that much time. At most, he can only use his limited rest time to review what he has seen and learned and to re-examine himself. As for anything else, he really doesn't have that much free time.

"Continue, I'm very interested to see which hero you'll summon last."

Leisure time always flies by, and before I knew it, this sudden duel, despite my careful consideration and decision to stay a little longer, inevitably came to an end.

"To be honest, I haven't enjoyed the pleasure of dueling for a long time. For a long time, dueling has not been a happy thing for me."

When an entertainment activity takes on an unusual meaning, it is no longer pure.

"I never imagined that someone who always smiled and said, 'I won, what a Tanossi duel,' would one day say to me that duels don't bring happiness."

If we were to put all the main characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! series together and choose the one who was the purest person when they first appeared, Leyou would definitely vote for Jaden without hesitation.

Among the main characters, only Yuma can be compared to Jaden. However, when he first appeared, Yuma was not as pure as Jaden. While enjoying the fun of dueling, Yuma was also always thinking about his missing parents.

Only Jaden, when he used his Flame Wingman to defeat Professor Chronos and uttered that famous line with a smile, anyone who had seen his smile would instantly understand that he was a boy with a pure heart.

But it was Judai who, despite possessing a pure heart, embarked on the path known as the Overlord.

"Actually... I have a great way to make sure you never feel that dueling isn't a joyful thing again."

Upon hearing this, Judai's eyes flashed with surprise, but it quickly disappeared.

It wouldn't be surprising if he said something, and in fact, he was quite curious.

In a world where everything needs to be decided by duels, it's always better to duel with a smile than with a stern or mournful face.

"So, what's the method?"

"I've gotten used to going into duels where I can't lose with all sorts of burdens, but who would refuse if they could enjoy the thrill of dueling?"

"It's very simple." Leyou shrugged, a boy who had many similarities to the young Judai flashed through his mind.

"If you don't enjoy dueling, then don't duel."

"..."