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

Because he knew very well that for the woman in front of him, this was not even a warm-up.

"This isn't the end, is it?"

As if to confirm You Yang's conjecture, Tsukuyomi Rion, who had just summoned her ace, did not stop, but instead revealed an even more fanatical smile:

"Of course! The connected loop is never closed!"

"I'm setting the Link-4 monsters on the field, [Iron Beast Front: Fierce Bird Schreiger] and [Iron Beast Front: Kras], to the Link Marker!!"

"what?!"

This time, Tiandao Lian was truly baffled and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"That's Link-4's ace monster!"

"After all the trouble of summoning it, it's just used as a stepping stone and then directly used as a connection material?!"

This seemingly wasteful behavior completely violates the logic of conventional duels.

"Because... on this battlefield, death is sometimes more valuable than life."

The one who answered Tiandao Lian's question was Roland, who had been watching the battle from the sidelines.

The manager of Horizon looked at the girl on the field, who was trembling with excitement at encountering a formidable opponent, and a smile of indulgent helplessness, like that of someone looking at a junior, appeared on his lips:

"That monster possesses an extremely powerful graveyard effect... Only by sending it to the graveyard can it realize its true tactical value."

Roland's gaze was deep, and through Tsukiyomi Rion's back, he seemed to see her as she usually was.

This child has always been an "outlier" within the horizon.

Because of her exceptional talent and strength, there is no one among her peers who can even have a conversation with her.

Those who could stand in front of her were mostly veteran duelists much older than Garruto.

Horizon adheres to a ruthless "meritocracy," unlike the greenhouse-like approach of the Celestial Arbitrators, which emphasizes "bloodline theory."

Here, the young and strong are destined to be lonely.

Although everyone intends to take care of her, this kind of care from older people is actually not very good for her.

"so……"

Roland whispered, his gaze shifting to the composed You Yang opposite him.

"Now, besides wanting to restore Horizon's reputation, she is probably feeling a long-lost excitement—the excitement of finally meeting a 'monster' of her own age."

On the field, the halo of connection shone brightly once again.

As the massive body of the ferocious bird Schlegel charged headlong into the circuit of light, Tsukuyomi Rion raised her right arm, as if conducting a grand symphony:

"The wildflowers blooming on the battlefield, fueled by the bonds of iron and blood, ignite the soul of the beastmen!"

"Connection loop deployed!"

"Link Summon! Link-2!"

"Descend, [Iron Beast Front: Feriget the Flower of the Flower]!!"

Chapter 255 The Divine Bird's Protection and the Nightingale's Spotlight

As the light shifted, the originally heavy sense of oppression instantly became more lively.

A pink figure gracefully leaped out from the white connection halo.

The fluffy cat tail behind her swayed nimbly with her movements, and her orange goggles had been pushed up to her forehead, revealing a pair of cunning eyes.

She held a long sniper rifle in her hand, and as soon as she landed, the muzzle of the gun was locked onto You Yang's forehead with extreme precision, and a playful but dangerous smile was on her lips.

【Iron Beast Front: Felicity the Flower】

[Link-2] [Left/Bottom Left] [Earth/Orc/Link/Effect] [Attack Power: 1600]

"boom!"

The girl mouthed a sentence, as if she could already see the moment her prey fell.

"The rhythm of battle, once it begins, will not stop!"

As the nimble figure of [Iron Beast Front: Feriget the Flower] landed steadily, Tsukuyomi Rion gave Yuuyo no chance to catch his breath.

She abruptly pointed to the graveyard area of ​​the Duel Disk, her eyes flashing with a cold, calculated glint:

"At this moment, the effect of [Schlag the Ferocious Bird of the Iron Beast Front]'s last words in the graveyard activates!"

"This card can only be activated if it is sent to the Graveyard."

"Add 1 Beast-Beast-Warrior-Winged-Beast monster of the same Level as the number of Beast-Type, Beast-Warrior-, or Winged-Beast monsters that are banished from your Deck to your hand!"

"The number of Beastman, Beast Warrior, and Winged Beast monsters I currently have outside the designated area is four!"

"This means I can search for any Beast, Beast Warrior, or Winged Beast monster below level 4!"

"Heed my call! I choose to add a second [Lyrical Robin - Jade Swallow] to my hand from my deck!"

"Click—"

A crisp mechanical sound emanated from Tsukuyomi Rion's graveyard, as if a fallen comrade had delivered a final supply.

A card popped out automatically, which she caught between two fingers and added to her hand with a graceful movement.

Then, her gaze fell on the cat-eared girl holding a sniper rifle on the field, and a knowing smile appeared on her lips:

"Next, I activate the first effect of [Ironclad Front: Feriget the Flower] on the field!"

"It can only be activated during its main phase."

Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Beast, Beast-Warrior, or Winged Beast monster from your hand!

"Although after this effect is activated, monsters that are not Beast-type, Beast-Warrior-type, or Winged Beast-type monsters cannot be used as Link Materials until the end of the turn, it's enough for me right now!"

"Ferigit, signal the assembly!"

"Just acquired through Special Summoning—[Lyrical Bird - Jade Swallow]!"

On the field, Felicity, who was holding a long gun with the muzzle seemingly aimed at You Yang's brow, smiled mischievously the moment she received the order.

She casually pushed her goggles up her head, revealing her wild, vertical pupils.

"boom--!"

She turned her gun around and decisively pulled the trigger towards the dimly lit ceiling of the containment chamber.

The shot fired was not a fatal bullet, but a dazzling signal flare.

As the gunshots echoed, a blue streak streaked across the sky.

As the smoke cleared, as if in response to this call, a small bird with crystal-clear jade-like wings landed slowly with a clear chirping sound and landed on Felicit's shoulder.

【Lyrical Songbird - Jade Swallow】【★1】

[Wind/Bird Beast Race] [Attack Power: 100]

Looking at the assembled forces on the field, Tsukuyomi Rion took a deep breath, her raised arms suddenly opening wide, as if to embrace the approaching storm:

"The summoning condition for this monster is—two or more monsters, including a Winged Beast monster!"

"I'm setting the Link markers for [Ironclad Front: Feriget the Flower] (Link value 2) and [Lyrical Robin - Songbird] (Rank 1) on the field!!"

"Buzz—Boom!!"

Ferigit and the chanting starling's bodies instantly transformed into three dazzling streams of wind-attribute data, rushing into the connecting gate to a higher dimension.

A sudden gust of wind arose, and the air pressure inside the entire danger containment chamber dropped sharply, as if some enormous creature was about to burst through the space and descend.

Rion Tsukuyomi's voice sounded solemn and sacred amidst the howling wind:

"The dimensional rift roars here, and the powers of the gale and the darkness unite as one!"

"Link Summon! Link-3!"

"Unleash the power of iron-blooded wings to rule the chaos and inscribe the divine decree of the overlord upon the battlefield!"

"Descend—[King Bird Smoloff]!!"

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!!!"

A powerful hurricane, visible to the naked eye, erupted from the connection halo in front of Tsukuyomi Rion like a bomb.

The terrifying wind pressure made everyone's clothes flutter loudly, and even Roland had to raise his arm to shield his eyes.

At the very center of the storm, a huge black shadow slowly emerged.

It was a huge divine bird, its bluish-yellow feathers shimmering with a liquid metal-like luster, each feather sparkling with a dreamlike seven-colored light.

Behind it, seven light wheels representing different attributes and colors slowly rotate, like the halo of a god, highlighting its supreme status as the ruler of all birds!

【Wang Shenniao Smof】

[Link-3] [Bottom Left/Bottom Right] [Wind/Bird/Beast/Link/Effect] [Attack Power: 2400]

Its sharp, golden eagle eyes coldly gazed down at Youyang below, letting out a long, soul-shaking cry, as if declaring its sovereignty over this airspace.

You Yang squinted, braving the oncoming gale, and looked at the giant green shadow standing in the center of the storm. He couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

"Tsk... So it really worked?"

"【King Bird Smoloff】...A monster with extremely strong resistance and the ability to be Special Summoned at the end of the turn. This is indeed becoming a bit troublesome."

"Huh...huh..."

The gale gradually subsided, but the enormous green divine figure still hovered above the containment chamber, radiating a suffocating pressure.

Rion Tsukuyomi's originally rosy cheeks were now pale, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and even her legs were trembling slightly.

She was a girl favored by the birds in the sky, and was hailed as a genius on the horizon.

Even so, forcibly controlling a monster with divine attributes like the [King Bird Smof] is still a huge burden for her at present.

She is still one step away from fully mastering the power of this divine bird.

"But... for the current situation, that's enough!"

Rion Tsukuyomi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the weakness within her body, and the light in her eyes became even more intense.

She looked up at the arrogant mythical bird, a proud smile curving her lips: