At that time, Tenjo Hikari didn't even have a Spirit, and Tenjo Hikari's "starting point," which he relied on to gain Crystal's recognition and embark on the Gem-Knight path...
Was precisely the Ancient Gear Golem!
Ancient Gear Golem, LV 8, Earth Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK 3000.
"Two Ancient Gear Golems..."
"Incredible, even the professor hasn't had the experience of Special Summoning two golems, right?"
"No, no, the professor has done such a thing... However, it's indeed been a long time since I've seen the professor duel personally."
A group of students marvelously looked at Tenjo Hikari.
Or rather, they marveled at those Ancient Gear cards.
In their impression, not to mention the professor, even Tenjo Hikari hadn't used Ancient Gear cards in a long time.
But now—
"I will not betray, nor forget; there is no betrayal and no forgetting. My loyalty lies in what I believe in fusion, what I persist in fusion!
So—
John, you might be the strongest Gem Master, but...
I am a [Polymerization] Duelist!!"
Tenjo Hikari raised the final card in his left hand: "Spell Card, Power Bond!"
Power Bond, a Fusion Spell Card dedicated to Machine-Type monsters.
"Using that card will inflict damage equal to the Fusion Monster's attack points at the end phase of the turn!"
"Wow, how fierce!"
"Is it actually Power Bond?" Marufuji Shou also craned his neck, watching this scene.
He's not surprised that Tenjo Hikari could possess this secret art passed down through the Marufuji Family; after all, there are plenty of cards in the world, and he has seen Tenjo Hikari use it before. He just didn't expect Tenjo Hikari to go all out and use it directly.
"I am the fallen Demon Knight; using such forbidden power is naturally not a big deal!" Tenjo Hikari grinned, "Rather, for the duel, for polymerization, using this power is even more right!"
"The Fusion Conditions are—Ancient Gear monsters, 4!"
Huh?
"Four?"
"No, isn't it supposed to be Ancient Gear Golem and two other Ancient Gear Monsters?"
"Wait, wait—not possible!"
A brand new Antique Gear Fusion Monster!
"I will fuse the Ancient Gear Golem on the field, Ancient Gear Wyvern, Ancient Gear Commander, and the Ancient Gear Hunting Hound in my hand!"
Tenjo Hikari took a deep breath, then spread his arms: "Embrace the chaos, ancient Mechanical Golem, cross disasters and enmity, clear your grievances under the antagonist's identity!
Fusion Summon!"
Tenjo Hikari clapped his hands together with a smack.
Countless students' hearts trembled.
Only during Ancient Gear Fusion, Tenjo Hikari would be so meticulous, never missing a single operation.
"LV 10!"
"Chaos Ancient Gear Giant!"
Buzz—buzz—buzz—
Rumble, rumble, rumble.
A colossal mechanical giant hovered in the sky. Even though it was reduced in size like the Rainbow Dragon to be displayed in the classroom, its stature was still enormous, covering the entire ceiling.
"Ah—" Ruri covered her mouth in fear, her face paling.
This monster...
This monster!
On the day she was attacked, the Heartland's sky was filled with this kind of monster...
Beside her, Serena noticed the scene and instinctively said in a low voice, "Rest assured, the master is absolutely fine!
The master is the true [Ancient Gear], the true [Polymerization]."
The true Ancient Gear and true fusion.
Ruri was momentarily dazed, while at that time, Tenjo Hikari's support rate began a mad surge!
Chaos Ancient Gear Giant, LV 10, Dark Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK 4500→9000.
"Chaos Giant?"
"Above the Ultimate Giant, there's an even further giant?"
"Attack Power 4500, the same as the legendary Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!"
"It's so, so big!!!"
Tenjo Hikari shook his slightly numb hand.
Beside him, Tierra couldn't help but laugh heartily, "Serves you right, you idiot, you're clapping your hands wearing such heavy costumes and those thick iron hand armors, huh."
Having watched a duel and being really uninterested in "acting," Tierra remained silent, but upon seeing Tenjo Hikari numb himself from clapping, she couldn't resist laughing.
Tenjo Hikari coughed twice.
"Enter the battle phase."
Tenjo Hikari said.
At this moment, those familiar with the Ancient Gear Deck should realize a problem—Oh my, my opponent is Gu Jujie, better be careful, and don't let the opponent sneak into the battle phase.
Letting Ancient Gear monsters enter the battle phase is a very dangerous thing!
Especially... Chaos Giant!
"Chaos Ancient Gear Giant attacks Rainbow Dragon!"
Attack Power 9000!
Even now, Rainbow Dragon is giving it everything, it cannot triumph—
After all, John only has [4] Crystal Beasts on his field.
Perhaps now, he only reached the extent of [4].
But no matter what, he cannot lose the momentum!
"Awesome, Tenjo!" At this point, neither of them cares to act anymore, "Polymerization huh—indeed, maybe I should learn it too—but no matter what, Tenjo, I won't concede here!
Activate Rainbow Dragon's effect, send the other Crystal Beasts on my field to the Graveyard, increasing its ATK by 1000 for each!"
Hearing this, Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but chuckle slightly, then said, "John, although I am looking forward to clashing directly with Rainbow Dragon... but—
It's impossible!"
!?
"As long as Chaos Ancient Gear Giant exists in the Monster Zone, it is unaffected by Spell and Trap card effects—furthermore, the opponent cannot activate Monster effects during the battle phase!"
It is actually—
Monster Effect lockdown!?
John's eyes widened abruptly.
The group of onlookers initially didn't quite understand, but upon thinking it over.
No, that's not right, when Ancient Gear monsters attack, the opponent cannot use Spell or Trap cards!
That means—completely unable to activate any cards!
"That's right, John—" Tenjo Hikari chuckled, "Originally, in a normal duel, I would tell you the effect before attacking. After all, we're all friends. But sorry, this time, I am the [antagonist]!"
"Haha, defeated by you—truly interesting—no worries, Rainbow Dragon! Go!"
On Rainbow Dragon's body, the seven-color gemstones started emitting colors, unleashing its Divine Power.
While Tenjo Hikari directed the Chaos Giant, shouting: "Chaos Giant, let's go too!"
Originally, Ancient Gear triumphed over Gem-Knight, leading Tenjo Hikari onto the path of collecting Gem-Knights.
And now—
Under the obstacle clearing of Gem-Knights, Ancient Gear finally completes its closure!
"Ancient Gear Chaos Strike!"
The giant raised its right hand, aimed at the dragon, and slammed it down with a boom—
John, LP: 2500→0.