Yu-Gi-Oh!: This isn't a duel!

【★4】【Water/Sea Dragon/Effect】【Attack: 1300 / Defense: 500】

"The third one—[Technology-based Powerful Assault Soldier]!"

The heavily armored warrior followed closely behind, his plasma blade leaving a bright trail in the void.

[Technology-based - Powerful Assault Troops]

【★2】【Earth/Warrior/Synchro/Effect】【ATK: 1800 / DEF: 0】

"The fourth one—[Tech Genus: Tank Larva]!"

Tiny yet sophisticated tank insects, their tracks spinning, emerged from the data stream.

【Genus Technologiae - Tank Larvae】

【★1】【Ground/Insect/Adjustment/Effect】【Attack: 0 / Defense: 0】

"The fifth one—[Tech Genus: Gear Zombie]!"

Finally, the bizarre zombie, made of countless precisely meshed gears, stood at the very front, emitting a "click-clack" mechanical grinding sound.

[Tech Genre: Gear Zombie]

【★1】【Dark/Undead/Effect】【Attack: 600 / Defense: 0】

Seeing the monster army instantly fill the entire field, Kairos didn't pause at all. He pushed up his glasses, and countless data streams frantically cascaded across the lenses.

"Algorithm construction complete, proceed with satellite tuning!"

He suddenly swung his arm, pointing at the two monsters on the field:

"I'm using a level 4 [Tech Genus: Propeller Serpent] and a level 1 [Tech Genus: Tank Larva] for star tuning!"

Om-!

The azure propeller snake instantly transformed into four emerald green synchronized halos, precisely trapping the tiny tank larva in the center.

Within the aperture, the scattered data lights began to rotate at an accelerated speed until they transformed into a channel of light leading to the future.

Kelos's voice became passionate, as if chanting a sacred code:

Speed ​​limiter removed, Level 5!

"Turn on the regulator!"

"Thruster warm-up, OK!"

"Uplink connections, all successful!"

"GO! Synchro Summon!!"

"—COME ON! [Science and Technology Category: Super Librarian]!!"

Where the light converged, a magician dressed in a pure white robe, exuding an air of intellect, slowly descended.

He held a thick electronic legal code in his hands, surrounded by countless floating holographic screens and books, as if he were an administrator who controlled all knowledge in the world.

[Science and Technology - Beyond Librarian]

【★5】【Dark/Mage/Synchronize/Effect】【ATK: 2400 / DEF: 1800】

"It's actually... the curator?"

Seeing the monster appear, You Yang, who had been relaxed all along, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He knew this monster all too well.

In the past dueling environment, this was a famous "overworked" employee. As long as he was on the field, every Synchro Summon meant a replenishment of resources. He was the core card-generating engine of countless storytelling decks.

It was once a part of Youyang's deck.

Kairos ignored You Yang's changing expression; his actions were like the precise gears of a clock, each step linked to the next.

"At this very moment!"

"I activate the effect of the [Tech Genus: Tank Larva] in the graveyard!"

"When this card is sent to the Graveyard as Synchro Material for a 'Tech Genus' Synchro Monster, it will leave behind data remnants!"

Special Summon 1 "Tech Token" to your field in Attack Position!

The data stream in the graveyard fluctuated, and a grayish-white phantom, identical in appearance to the tank larva from before but devoid of any soul luster, appeared on the field.

[Technology Derivative] [★1] [Earth/Insect/Effect] [Attack: 0/Defense: 0]

"Keep unfolding! The gears of synchronization will not stop!"

Kelos waved his hand:

"Next, I'll use a Level 1 Tech Genus Token and a Level 1 Tuner monster, Tech Genus Gear Zombie, to adjust the Star level!"

"Level 1 + Level 1 = Level 2!"

The sounds of gears rubbing together mingled with the hum of data.

Speed ​​limiter removed, Level 2!

"Open the controller, confirm navigation, all approved!"

"GO! Synchro Summon!!"

"—COME ON! [Tech Genus: Swap Dragonfly]!!"

A flash of light appeared, and a finely crafted mechanical dragonfly with wings made of transparent energy gracefully landed on the field, its compound eyes gleaming with an eerie green light.

【Technomorphic Genus - Swapping Dragonflies】

【★2】【Wind/Insect/Synchro/Effect】【ATK: 300 / DEF: 300】

"The very instant I successfully synchronized summoned him!"

Kelos pointed to the white-robed mage on the field:

"The effect of [Technology Attribute - Super Librarian] is activated!"

"If this card is in the Monster Zone and you or your opponent Synchro Summons a Synchro Monster—I draw 1 card!"

"Knowledge is power!"

Kairos deftly drew a card from his deck, adding it to his hand without even glancing at it, then pointed to the burning lizard on the field:

"Next, I'll activate the other effect of the [Tech Genus: Rocket Flame] on the field!"

"If you control a 'Tech' monster, you can target 1 Level 4 or lower 'Tech' monster in your Graveyard."

"That monster was Special Summoned in Defense Position!"

"Let's repurpose the obsolete code!"

"I activate this effect by targeting the [Tech Genus: Propeller Serpent] in the Graveyard!"

"Return to the team! —Special Summon!"

As the command was given, the data gates of the cemetery opened again, and the azure mechanical sea serpent that had just been sent to the cemetery stubbornly returned to the field once more, accompanied by the roar of its propellers.

At this moment, six monsters once again filled Kairos's field, the dense mechanical army exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.

He raised his head, looking at You Yang through his gleaming glasses, his voice tinged with fervor:

"It's not over yet! This is just the beginning of the acceleration!"

"I'm using the Level 1 [Tech Genus Fire Spirit] and the Level 4 Tuner [Tech Genus Propeller Serpent] on the field to perform a Level Adjustment!"

"Level 4 + Level 1 = Level 5!"

The blue and crimson data streams collided violently in the air, transforming into a dazzling nebula.

Speed ​​limiter removed, Level 5!

"Open the regulator, the system is all green, everything passed!"

"GO! Synchro Summon!!"

"—COME ON! [Technology Attribute: Star Guardian]!!"

As the light converged, a warrior clad in pristine white armor and wielding a starlight spear gracefully landed from the synchronized radiance. Behind him floated several miniature satellite-mounted cannons, constantly guarding the battlefield.

【Science and Technology - Star Guardian】

【★5】【Light/Warrior/Synchro/Tuner/Effect】【ATK: 100 / DEF: 2200】

Kelos adjusted his glasses, his eyes behind the lenses calm and precise:

"Chain 1!"

"The effect of [Tech Genius - Super Librarian] has been triggered again!"

"Whenever a Synchro Monster is born, the treasure trove of knowledge is opened—I draw a card from my deck!"

"Chain 2!"

"Activate the effect of [Tech Genus: Star Guardian] on the field!"

"If this card is Special Summoned, you can target 1 'Tech Genus' monster in your Graveyard; this effect can be activated."

"Recycle that monster into your hand."

Kairos tapped the virtual screen with his finger:

"Recover data fragments!"

"I choose to add the core playable card from the graveyard—[Tech Genus: Rocket Fire Spirit]—to my hand!"

Having acquired both cards, Kelos did not rush to continue.

He paused his dazzling display, and through his gleaming glasses, his gaze swept past the mechanical army on the field, fixing on You Yang opposite him. He suddenly spoke, asking:

"The Chosen One, I've heard Tian Dao Lian mention him... The legendary [Stardust Dragon], is it now in your hands?"

Faced with this unexpected question, You Yang did not shy away from it.

He nodded, his expression calm:

"Yes, it is indeed in my deck."

Upon hearing this definitive answer, Kelos suddenly burst into laughter.

That smile carried a hint of mockery, and a hint of arrogance.