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

Its ruby ​​core on its chest flashed violently, and a dazzling dimensional gate made of countless stardust opened behind it in an instant, leading to the deep and boundless universe!

As Kelos watched this scene, his face instantly turned extremely ugly. A bead of cold sweat slowly slid down his cheek and dripped onto the Duel Disk with a soft "plop".

Is You Yang forcing him... forcing him to reveal his final trump card?

Kelos was caught in a fierce internal struggle.

He now faces only two paths: to protect the [Technology-based Longhandled Blade Demolitionist] from being excluded?

Or should we let the [Technology-based Long-handled Blade Demolitionist] and Youyang's [Flowing Sky Savior Dragon] complete that one-for-one exchange, resulting in mutual destruction?

For the first time in this duel, Kelos was caught in such a difficult dilemma.

Both choices have their advantages and disadvantages, like a dilemma posed by the devil.

But it's clear that one of these two options is a trap that You Yang has already calculated and hopes he will fall into.

In that split second, can he see through the fog and choose the opposite correct answer?

Kelos fell into a deathly silence and deep thought, the air around him seemingly frozen.

However, You Yang on the other side showed no sign of urging him. He simply stood calmly in the starlight with his arms crossed, waiting quietly for him to make that decision.

One second, two seconds... each second felt like an eternity.

Finally, Kelos abruptly raised his head, a resolute chill flashing in his eyes. He had made his decision!

"I... activate the effect of [Flower Baroness]!"

"This effect can only be activated once while this card is face-up on the field, when the effects of a Spell, Trap, or Monster are activated."

"That activation was invalidated and destroyed."

"I will nullify and destroy the effect of your [Survivor Star Dragon]!"

At this moment, the female knight who had been standing quietly on the field finally made a move.

The once calm face of the 【Flower Baroness】instantly turned grim. She yanked the reins, and the armored steed beneath her immediately reared up and let out a deafening neigh. Its four hooves shattered the void, and it carried her, transforming into a dazzling storm of flowers, as it charged fiercely toward the giant dragon high in the sky!

Then, amidst a flurry of rose petals, the Flower Baroness hurled the spear wrapped in flowers and thorns!

"boom--!"

Using the force of the charge, the spear transformed into a streak of light, precisely and cruelly piercing through the massive body of the [Flowing Sky Savior Star Dragon], which was just about to escape into another dimension.

The dimensional gate formed from stardust lost its energy support under this attack, collapsed with a roar, and closed abruptly, completely severing the dragon's only path to survival.

"The right choice."

Faced with the smoke and fire of the destruction of the [Flowing Sky Savior Star Dragon], You Yang did not show the slightest regret. Instead, he slowly lowered his arms that were crossed in front of his chest, nodded slightly to Kairos, and spoke in a calm tone as if he were commenting on a teaching exercise that had just ended.

Kairos's tense nerves had just relaxed slightly after successfully clearing the field, and his expression hadn't even had time to change from ferocious to gentle when he saw a chilling light flash again in You Yang's eyes, which seemed to see through everything.

Immediately afterwards, that whispered sentence, like a verdict, pierced his eardrums:

"But...it's no use!"

Before he finished speaking, You Yang's fingers had already swept across the deck, drawing a card and swiftly inserting it into the back slot of the Duel Disk!

"I activate the Spell Card from my hand—[Synchro Partner]!"

As the card was activated, a blue light stream full of technological sophistication unfolded in front of You Yang, within which a torrent of data surged.

"Only one card with this name can be activated per turn."

"Add 1 of each of the following monsters from your Deck to your hand."

"After that, discard one of your cards."

● "Scrap Synchronizer"

"●A monster whose card name includes either 'Scrap Warrior' or 'Stardust Dragon'!"

The sound of the deck being automatically shuffled was crisp and pleasant, and two cards popped out. You Yang quickly collected them and then showed them to his opponent:

"I've chosen to add [Scrap Synchron] and [Iron Synchron] from my deck to my hand!"

Immediately afterwards, he flicked his finger, sending a card he had just drawn into the graveyard area, the movement so fast that it left only a blur:

"Next, as a consequence, I'll send the [Scrap Converter] in my hand to the graveyard!"

At this moment, the number of cards in his hand has increased rather than decreased, and the fighting spirit in his eyes is becoming increasingly intense.

He raised his head, looked at the astonished Kairos opposite him, and gave a faint smile.

"You don't actually think that's all I am, do you?"

"Don't forget, this is my turn..."

You Yang slammed the orange card in his hand onto the monster zone of the Duel Disk, his voice suddenly rising in pitch:

"I haven't performed a normal summon yet!!"

"Come out! This strike is the roar of starting an engine!"

"Normal Summon - [Scrap Synchron]!"

"Whoosh—Boom!"

Accompanied by a piercing engine roar and the metallic clang of gears meshing, a burst of orange light exploded on the field.

As the smoke cleared, a small warrior wearing a striking yellow helmet and orange armor appeared on the scene.

Its body appears to be pieced together from various discarded engine parts and gears. Although it looks somewhat comically rounded, the huge exhaust pipe on its back is spewing out waves of heat, showing the powerful force contained within it.

[Scrap Synchron] [★3] [Dark/Tuner/Warrior] [Attack: 1300 / Defense: 500]

"Next, I'll activate the [Scrap Synchron]'s entry effect!"

You Yang waved his hand, pointing towards the direction of the cemetery:

"When this card is successfully summoned, you can target 1 Level 2 or lower monster in your Graveyard to activate this effect."

"Special Summon that monster in Defense Position. Negate the effects of the monster Special Summoned by this effect."

"Awaken! For the new synchronization!"

"I Special Summon [Scrap Converter], which was previously sent to the Graveyard due to its effect!" in Defense Position!

The [Scrap Synchron] on the field seemed to understand the command. It suddenly turned around, grabbed an old lever on its engine unit with both hands, and pulled it down forcefully—

"Crack!"

White steam suddenly erupted violently from its exhaust pipe, emitting a roar like a train whistle. Under the cover of this steam, the scrap metal on the ground began to tremble and gather.

A monster, also pieced together from various discarded electronic components, broken cables, and shattered displays, wobbled to its feet amidst the ruins.

It looked dilapidated, and even occasionally emitted a spark or two of electricity, but its electronic eyes shone with a determined light.

"Appear! [Scrap Converter]!"

[Scrap Converter] [★2] [Earth/Warrior Race] [Attack: 400 / Defense: 200]

"Next, I'll use the Level 3 Tuner [Junk Synchron] and the Level 2 [Junk Converter] that I just summoned to adjust the levels!"

You Yang's arm suddenly swept across the void, as if conducting a grand symphony.

The [Scrap Synchronizer] on the field instantly started its engine, transforming into three emerald green halos that quickly surrounded the [Scrap Converter].

Under the halo, the discarded mechanical parts began to disintegrate and recombine, transforming into two shining stars that flew towards the halo in the sky.

You Yang closed his eyes, clasped his hands together as if performing some kind of sacred prayer, then suddenly opened them and chanted those poetic words.

"Within this magnificent garden lie endless secrets and power!"

"At this moment, guided by the belief in my heart, I awaken the soul of the maiden sleeping within the rose!"

"Summoning! Awaken! [Garden Rose Maiden]!"

As the light faded, the air in the dueling arena, which had been filled with the smell of engine oil and rust, suddenly changed.

Countless thorny, dark green brambles sprouted out of thin air and instantly covered the ground. Then, vibrant blue and purple flowers bloomed in the brambles, and a delicate, refreshing fragrance filled the entire space.

Chapter 231 The gathered prayers will lead to a new horizon of speed, Formula Synchronizer!

As the light faded, a mysterious woman with flowing long hair slowly appeared.

She wore a pure white Gothic gown with layers upon layers of skirt, resembling blooming white rose petals.

She did not stand, but sat gracefully sideways on a throne woven from thorns, as if this were not a battlefield filled with smoke and fire, but her private backyard.

Her exquisitely beautiful face held a faint smile, her figure graceful, surrounded by fluttering petals, like a flower fairy descended to earth, beautiful yet carrying a hint of dangerous thorns.

【Garden Rose Maiden】【★5】【Dark/Synchronization/Plant Race】【Attack: 1600 / Defense: 2400】

Vivian's pupils contracted sharply the moment she saw the [Garden Rose Maiden], her shock even greater than when she had seen the domineering [Flower Baroness] earlier.

Because she understood better than anyone the different meanings these two cards held for Lilith.

Although both are present in Lilith's deck, [Baroness of Flowers] symbolizes the pinnacle and evolution of Lilith's power, and is her trump card and core as a duelist.

As for [Garden Rose Maiden]... although its effects are not that domineering and powerful, it carries an extremely heavy emotional weight.

Those were cards that Lilith had always carried with her before she came to the Celestial Arbiter.

Vivian had once heard Lilith mention in private late at night that this card was the last birthday gift her deceased parents left her, the only link between her and her past family, and the only keepsake her parents left her.

Therefore, even though Kelos possessed the [Flower Baroness], which represented power, Vivian could still accept it.

But how could she not be surprised to see the [Garden Rose Maiden], which represents Lilith's private memories, appear in You Yang's hands?

Looking at the girl in front of him wearing a pure white gothic dress, You Yang's sharp eyes softened a little.

Yes, this [Garden Rose Maiden] card is indeed Lilith's card.

After defeating the Dark Dragon Emperor on the train, Lilith opened her deck. He became curious when he saw this card and borrowed it from Lilith to take a look.

After a series of unforeseen circumstances, the card remained with him temporarily and he didn't have time to return it.

"In that case..."

You Yang murmured to himself, "Then let me borrow this power for now!"

He abruptly raised his head, his gaze hardening once more, his voice clear and resonant:

"I activate the entrance effect of [Garden Rose Maiden]!"