"That's right—" Ed mentioned this point, without any intention to compare with Amon, and directly said, "Believe in Polymerization, firmly trust in Polymerization, and through the power of Polymerization, allow all beings to assist each other, even letting originally weak Monsters gain the power to defeat strong enemies... This, is the minister's creed.
Forgotten Spirits may be filled with pain, may find it unforgivable to be abandoned in suffering, but as long as they are willing to follow the minister, then he is willing to offer his creed to them for Polymerization."
A complete heroic act."
Ed always held Tenjo Hikari in high regard.
Amon, however, had a more comprehensive understanding of Tenjo Hikari's "strength" in his heart.
"Battle—use First of the Dragons' ATK against you, Lord Lion Witch!"
"Activate Continuous Trap Card, DNA Surgery!"
Hmm?
Tenjo Hikari was taken aback.
"When this Card is activated, declare 1 Attribute. As long as this Card is on the field, all face-up Monsters on the field become the declared Attribute!
I declare—Light!"
The originally black lion wearing a wizard robe suddenly glowed with holy light, and the majestic First of the Dragons also seemed to become benign and amiable.
Lion Witch, Dark Attribute → Light Attribute; First of the Dragons, Dark Attribute → Light Attribute.
"But this doesn't change the battle scenario, right? The ATK is still higher for First of the Dragons." Aiko asked softly.
"No, if they're using such a Trap Card, there must be a purpose—"
"That's right," Amon nodded, "It must be its own effect."
"Hehehe, precisely." It indicated the miniature self to raise its paw, "I can activate during the damage step when battling a Light Attribute Monster. That Monster is destroyed!"
Then, the miniature lion raised its right paw, launching a pitch-black energy ball directly towards the Ancient Dragon!
Directly destroy Light Attribute!?
Indeed, that's somewhat formidable—
The two Duelists were astonished once again.
"Ha... However, Lord Lion Witch!" Tenjo Hikari was not hesitant at all, "My Polymerization is anything but nonsense!
As long as First of the Dragons exists in the Monster Zone, it won't be battle destroyed by Monsters other than Normal Monsters, nor affected by monster effects other than this Card!"
The images of two Normal Monsters appeared on the Ancient Dragon, collectively shielding against the energy burst from Lion Witch, protecting the Ancient Dragon from the effect!
Thus, the Ancient Dragon sprang forward, striking Lion Witch and shattering it!
A gust of wind blew, distorting the cloak of Lion Witch's form, revealing the massive lion face hidden beneath, several meters high.
Lion Witch, LP: 4000 → 2650.
"Hahaha..." Lion Witch laughed in a low voice.
"Polymerizing with forgotten Monsters, even using their power to safeguard Polymerization, how interesting these humans are. It appears you indeed aren't spouting nonsense."
He raised his hand, explaining his effect: "If I am destroyed by battle or effect, I can add 1 Monster with 1350 ATK from the Deck to the Hand Card."
"You can search for yourself!" Aiko could see this potential too.
However, Lion Witch didn't search for Leo Wizard the Dark Fiend, but took a Normal Monster version of himself.
Standard Lion Witch.
What this means.
At least in the initial Duel, it believes Tenjo Hikari has "passed."
Which means, he can properly utilize the Cards here.
But—
Clearly, there's a more core issue.
That is...
Whether Tenjo Hikari will "abandon," whether he can genuinely continue to "Polymerize."