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

You Yang stretched out his hand, and a virtual petal gently landed in his palm, then turned into a point of light and merged into the card deck.

His eyes were piercing, and he shouted loudly:

"This effect can only be activated if this card is Special Summoned."

"Add 1 'Black Garden' from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand."

As if responding to the call of the flower petals, a card automatically popped out from the deck.

You Yang drew it out and showed the opponent the field spell that exuded a strange aura, then quickly added it to his hand.

At the same time, the light in the graveyard did not go out when the summoning ended; instead, it became even brighter, as if something was stirring deep underground!

"This will trigger the [Scrap Converter] effect in the graveyard again!"

"If this card is sent to the Graveyard as Synchro Material, you can target 1 Tuner in your Graveyard to activate this effect."

"That monster was Special Summoned in Defense Position."

"The effects of monsters Special Summoned by this effect cannot be activated this turn."

You Yang's finger passed through the floating virtual light screen in front of him, pointing precisely at the passionate red figure deep within the cemetery:

"My target is the [Strike Synchron] in the graveyard!"

"Special Summon it!"

"Revive, [Strike Synchron]!"

As You Yang finished speaking, a crack suddenly appeared in the elegant thicket of thorns on the ground, and a loud, mechanical roar, completely different from the atmosphere of the garden, suddenly rang out.

"boom!"

A beam of red light shot into the sky, and within that blinding beam, a small robot clad in a tattered red cloak and wielding a mechanical spear—the [Strike Synchron]—returned to the battlefield with unwavering momentum and fighting spirit!

[Strike Synchron] [★2] [Dark/Machine/Tuner/Effect] [Attack Power: 700]

"Next, I activate another effect of the Graveyard's [Synchronize Companion]!"

You Yang's arm suddenly swung towards the cemetery area, and a blue ripple appeared in the void, as if the gate of the cemetery had been forcibly pried open.

"You can banish this card from your graveyard and then target 1 Synchro Monster you control to activate this effect."

"That monster's level has dropped by 1 star."

"And this turn, in addition to your Normal Summon, you can summon 1 'Synchronizer' monster once more during your Main Phase."

You Yang's finger precisely locked onto the Flower Witch on the field:

"I'm lowering the level of [Garden Rose Maiden] on the field!"

As the magic cards in the graveyard turned into specks of light and dissipated, the Thorn Throne beneath [Rozen Maiden of the Garden] trembled slightly.

The dazzling radiance surrounding her seemed to have been partially drained; one of the original five bright level stars went out, leaving only four slowly rotating above her head, their light dimming slightly, as if the power had yielded to a greater arrival.

You Yang's eyes were sharp, and then he shouted loudly:

"Next, I'll use the adjusted level 4 [Garden Rose Maiden] and the level 2 [Strike Synchron] to perform star tuning!"

"The gathered starlight transforms into sacred wings!"

"Let the indomitable spirit ride the wind and roam the whole world!"

Synchro Summon!

"Level 6! [Stardust Charge Warrior]!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a sudden gust of wind arose!

The [Strike Synchron] on the field let out a loud mechanical roar, transforming into two emerald green halos that instantly enveloped the elegant [Rozen Maiden of the Garden].

Amidst the raging wind and light, the girl's figure transformed into four dazzling stars, perfectly merging with the halo, before soaring into the sky, weaving a path of light leading to the sea of ​​stars in the center of the howling storm.

A shower of starlight converged wildly in the air before finally exploding.

A valiant warrior clad in heavy armor of silver and sea blue leaps out from a waterfall of light!

Holding a high-tech battle blade, he streaked across the night sky like a meteor, landing steadily on Youyang's field with immense force.

With a "click," the pair of mechanical wings behind him unfolded, spraying out a stream of pale blue particles that instantly brought a cool and swift breeze to the somewhat dull space, causing You Yang's clothes to flutter.

【Stardust Charge Warrior】【★6】【Wind/Synchro/Warrior Race】【ATK: 2000 / DEF: 1300】

Without pausing for a moment, You Yang pointed at the new soldiers on the field and immediately said:

"I activate the [Stardust Charge Warrior] entry effect!"

"You can activate this effect when this card is successfully Synchro Summoned. Draw 1 card from your Deck."

You Yang gazed at the imposing warriors on the field, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

His fingers rested on the deck, and with a flick of his wrist, he drew a sharp arc in the air:

"Draw a card!"

After seeing the card he had drawn, You Yang's lips curled into a confident smile, and then he slammed the card into the Magic and Trap Zone of the Duel Disk without hesitation!

"I activate the magic card from my hand—[Gospel of Resurrection]!"

In an instant, the card's phantom image unfolded massively in mid-air.

Ancient and mysterious dragon runes emerged in the void, shimmering with emerald light that symbolized life and rebirth, weaving a silent hymn of praise across the battlefield.

"This can only be activated by targeting a 7 or 8-star Dragon monster in your own graveyard."

You Yang's voice was firm and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority:

"Special Summon that monster!"

The earth began to tremble as soon as the words were spoken.

A colossal, phantom-like dragon statue, carved from blue jade, rose up before You Yang.

The statue was so lifelike, its surface shimmering with a faint starlight, as if it were not an inanimate object, but a great soul that had been sleeping for a thousand years, waiting to be awakened.

"What I want to summon is this monster, of course!"

You Yang suddenly stretched out his hand, as if issuing a decree to the void.

A card automatically popped out of the Duel Disk's Graveyard area, which he grabbed and slammed into the very center of the Monster Zone!

"Awaken! [Stardust Dragon]!"

"hold head high--!"

A clear, resonant dragon's roar shattered the illusory image of the jade statue.

The stardust shone wildly once more, and as a fierce interstellar gale swept in, that familiar, elegant figure, shimmering with bright silver light, once again proudly appeared on the field.

Its wings flapped, scattering stardust across the sky, guarding this battlefield that belonged to it.

Stardust Dragon

【★8】【Wind/Dragon/Synchro/Effect】【ATK: 2500 / DEF: 2000】

As you watched You Yang summon the Stardust Dragon, a symbol of hope, back onto the field once more, Kelos's brows furrowed even more, his eyes filled with deep doubt and confusion.

He quickly calculated the remaining resources in Youyang's mind.

Although You Yang could still use the effect of [Synchro Partner] to perform a Normal Summon of a Synchron Monster, according to the search just now, besides the [Scrap Synchron], all he had left was the [Scrap Synchron] that he had initially added to his hand using the Spell Card [Tune].

"If that's the case, what exactly is he trying to do by going to such lengths to revive the Stardust Dragon?"

Kelos's alarm bells rang loudly, his eyes fixed on You Yang's every move, trying to see through the fog.

Meeting Kairos's cautious and inquisitive gaze, You Yang simply smiled calmly and did not rush to explain.

He slowly raised his right hand, palm down, and the graveyard area of ​​the Duel Disk once again lit up with a soft yet firm light.

"I activate the effect of [Stardust Wyvern] in the Graveyard!"

You Yang's voice echoed in the open space:

"This card can only be activated if it is in your hand or graveyard and you control a Level 8 or higher Dragon Synchro Monster."

"Special Summon this card."

"But note that if this card, which is Special Summoned by this effect, leaves the field, it will be banished."

As the effect was processed, a soft, stardust-like glow reappeared on the field. Where the light converged, a small, still-childlike dragon creature slowly appeared.

Its white scales shimmered with a faint light, and a crystal-clear purple gem was embedded in its chest, shimmering slightly with its steady breathing, like a beating little heart.

It flapped its wings merrily, uttering clear and tender "yoyo" sounds as it flew around the enormous Stardust Dragon.

【Stardust Wyvern】【★1】【Light/Dragon】【Attack: 0 / Defense: 0】

With the appearance of [Stardust Wyvern], Youyang once again has enough materials on the field for a Synchro Summon!

However, to Kelos's surprise, You Yang did not immediately synchronize with the music, but instead waved his left hand again, pointing to the deep cemetery.

"It's not over yet!"

"Next, I'll activate the effect of the [Revolutionary Synergy] in the graveyard!"

"This card can only be activated if it is in your Graveyard and you control a Synchro Monster of Level 7 or higher."

"Send the top card of your deck to the Graveyard, and Special Summon this card."

"However, this card, which is Special Summoned by this effect, will become a Level 1 card."

You Yang decisively drew the top card of his deck, glanced at it, and then sent it to the graveyard with a smile.

The moment the card fell, a red mechanical glow lit up the ground, and the mechanical dragon holding the tool, the Revolutionary Synchronizer, rose from the ruins once more. However, this time, the energy fluctuations on its body seemed to have become weaker in order to adjust.

[Revolutionary Sympathizer] [★3→★1]

Looking at the two one-star monsters gathered on the field, You Yang took a deep breath and suddenly waved his hand and shouted:

"I will upgrade the Level 1 Revolution Synchron and the Level 1 Stardust Dragon on the field!"

Two small monsters instantly transformed into streaks of light and soared into the sky. A green Synchro Aura unfolded in the air, enveloping the star representing the non-Tuner monster.

Looking up at the sky, Youyang chanted a spell filled with speed and passion:

"May our gathered prayers lead to a horizon of new speed, and become a path of shining light!"

"Summoning of Synchro, the power of hope!"