It felt exhausted.
It felt powerless.
Despite defeating the "Commander" level peer, it felt that this was its limit.
After all, it was not one of those battle-hardened spirits like the Flame Sword.
"It's okay." Upon hearing this, Tenjo Hikari understood.
Evidently, relying solely on the strength of One-Eyed Battle was not feasible.
It could not become the "Emperor."
Or rather, relying solely on it, a spirit, could not grow into the "Emperor" in a short time, or even within a few years.
This is normal.
If it were that easy, the Gladiator Beast Dimension would have long had an "Emperor."
Tenjo Hikari glanced at One-Eyed Battle's condition.
"One-Eyed Battle, why don't you rest for a while," he estimated, "Next time, we'll go together."
"If one person's strength can't create the ultimate, then we'll strive together. That's how I've always been, can you trust me on this?"
"Of course, My Lord!" One-Eyed Battle immediately saluted.
"Alright, alright, go rest quickly." Tenjo Hikari hurriedly urged him.
"Awesome, Old One-Eye!" After their conversation ended, Flame Sword ran directly to One-Eyed Battle, continually praising, while Black Flame and Gaia marvelled on the side.
Ever since coming to Hikari here, they hadn't ventured out alone or dueled alone for a long time.
The answer is simple…
Why go it alone when you have My Lord? Can you be more powerful than him? More capable of fusion than him?
In fact, when faced with trouble or difficulties, trusting My Lord and cooperating with him is the best choice. Even if you face any hardship and need to prove yourself, you can always seek My Lord's help.
Because he truly is a versatile Fusion Master.
But now, One-Eyed Battle, to prove himself and to assist My Lord, has proactively and independently decided to challenge the Gladiator Beast Dimension alone, and this is a rare occurrence.
It's not that he doesn't believe in My Lord; it's precisely because he believes that Hikari can definitely handle it that One-Eyed Battle urgently needs to prove himself before Hikari personally intervenes, to show the kin that Hikari's judgment is correct.
As Hikari's subordinate, he must prove everything and solve My Lord's problems!
Meanwhile, preparing to go with Tenjo Hikari to the Branded Dimension, Fallen of Albaz watched the entire scene unfold and couldn't help but feel impressed.
This Hikari truly is a Duelist who is impossible to dislike, respected sincerely.
After all, even members who seem to have little presence respect him so much, proving his fame and the loyalty he inspires is unnecessary.
"Since that's the case, let's adjust the schedule," Tenjo Hikari thought and said.
In the current period, his main exploration direction is the Gladiator Beast and Branded Dimension, but since he's not going to the Gladiator Beast Dimension for now, maybe he can find some other dimensions to challenge.
It wouldn't hurt to take the time to explore all the dimensions he holds mastery over.
But for now.
Let's head to the Branded Dimension first.
Tenjo Hikari called out to the members, preparing them.
Upon hearing about the change in itinerary to go directly to the Branded Dimension, the Three Knights quickly ran over to prepare, and Gaia urgently stood next to the Dimension Gate, ready to substitute at any time.
As Tenjo Hikari's itinerary was confirmed, the White Knight of Dogmatika, who had been pretending to be a dummy by the Dimension Gate, also moved beside the gate amidst a series of clicking sounds.
"Be careful, Tenjo Hikari," Tierra advised from the side, "The dimension is too chaotic; after your successful teleportation, I won't be able to arrive immediately."
Tenjo Hikari nodded.
He had experienced it once before, facing attacks, so he prepared himself mentally.
Then Tenjo Hikari pressed the dimensional teleportation button.
The Dimension Gate flickered with bright gold light, and Tenjo Hikari raised an eyebrow.
This time is different from the last…
Tenjo Hikari's form slowly faded, and then his body twisted in the infinite void; regaining his senses, he was already standing on solid ground.
He rubbed his forehead and looked towards the horizon, where the former tower had turned into a golden skyscraper.
Did he arrive at the wrong place?
Just as he thought so, he suddenly heard a howling wind, squinted his eyes, raised his left hand, and the card already prepared was pulled up from nowhere.
Representing Alchemy, the "Earth-Water-Fire" card set blocked in front of him, also blocking the attacking spirits.
These spirits appeared to be a conglomerate, each in bizarre shapes—but that was just right!
The same as when he came last!
In an instant, countless purple puppet strings emerged from nowhere, isolating the space between the spirits and Tenjo Hikari.
Tierra had arrived.
Tenjo Hikari nodded gently.
Just when he thought there were no other unexpected situations and could continue exploring in the Branded Dimension.
"It's here!"
"It's the legendary human; he really came!"
"Quick, cover him!"
Amidst chaotic sounds, several spirits holding artifacts suddenly jumped out from not far away, shooting towards the spirits beside Tenjo Hikari, repelling and hurting those spirits while beckoning Tenjo Hikari.
"Come this way!"
Tenjo Hikari frowned slightly for a moment, then proceeded towards them without hesitation.
At this moment, Flame Sword, Black Flame, Crystal, the three knights were already in position, covering Tenjo Hikari's escape.
Upon joining those spirits, Tenjo Hikari immediately recognized them.
Dogmatika Theo, the Iron Punch, Dogmatika Adin, the Enlightened.