"Not necessarily." Tenjo Hikari spread her arms with a smile. "Do you remember? My tactics this time are precisely for [Substitution], to prove [Polymerization], to make you believe… in possibility!"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, it doesn't matter what gets sent to the Graveyard anymore—because what I'm going to use is the Monster that was first sent to the Graveyard by your effect. I'll use it to prove that no matter where I am, I will always Polymerize!
In the Graveyard, the second Fusion Substitute activates: I return Predaplant Chimerafflesia, banish itself, and draw 1 card."
Just like Polymerization, Fusion Substitute of course is not restricted to once per turn by card name.
Only, as this second activation resolved, the Great Divinity Official realized a possibility.
And not just her.
All the Spirits also became aware of that possibility—
"Then, the effect of Predaplant Drosophyllum Hydra in the Graveyard: this card can Tribute itself or 1 Monster with a Prey Indicator on either player's field to Special Summon it from the Hand Card or Graveyard.
I will Tribute Dogmatika Ecclesia, the Virtuous."
From under the ground, a massive root slowly rose up, pinched the little Saintess by the collar, and gently set her down at the spectator seats.
"That way, the Monsters on my [field] are enough again."
"Don't tell me…" The Great Divinity Official froze.
Tenjo Hikari's lips curved slightly as she slowly drew a card from her Hand Card and revealed it to every existence present.
The third…
Fusion Substitute!
A third copy!
"The Fusion Conditions are: 1 Predaplant Monster and 1 Dark Attribute Monster!
I'll Polymerize the Predaplant Drosophyllum Hydra on my field with the Starving Venom Fusion Dragon on my field!"
"What I'm going to Polymerize… is the [future] you sent to the Graveyard last turn, and the [Polymerization] I brought back this turn—one of the Monsters I trust the most…"
"Here and now, witness a Legendary Monster!"
The two Monsters spiraled in midair, violet light shining in all directions. In this empty great hall, flowers actually began to bloom all over.
The Spirits touched those flowers—some laughed in delight, others couldn't help but burst into tears of joy.
In this chaotic Dimension, they finally saw a streak of purity!
"Fusion Summon!"
"LV 7!"
"Predaplant Chimerafflesia!"
The super Rafflesia, making a dazzling entrance!
Chimerafflesia, LV 7, Dark Attribute, Plant-Type, Attack Power 2500.
"Once per turn, Chimerafflesia can target 1 Monster on the field whose LV is less than or equal to this card's LV; banish that Monster. I'm going to banish… Dogmatika Fleurdelis, the Knighted, whose LV was reduced by a Prey Indicator!"
The soil churned as countless vines rose from all directions, turning into a huge "crane" ready to carry off this Invincible Knight—but the Female Knight merely lifted her hand slightly, signaling that it wasn't necessary. She then rose lightly by herself and flew to the spectator seats.
"With that, it's over."
"Excellent… no, brilliant beyond compare!" The Great Divinity Official couldn't help but applaud. "Not only did you defeat me, even as I wielded forbidden power in this Duel, you also kept chaining Fusion Substitutes in the Duel to prove your desire to change this Dimension… It seems I truly underestimated the title of [Absolute Fusion Master]."
"A title is just a pronoun others use to call you. What matters is whether you're willing to work with us."
"At this point… I suppose I should at least try."
"Good! Chimerafflesia, attack White Relic of Dogmatika!
Then, Ah Bu Si—go!"
Tenjo Hikari pointed at the Great Divinity Official.
"Direct attack!"
"Raaawr—ohh!"
The silver dragon struggled to raise its arm, but still couldn't fully control its body. In the end it had no choice but to open its mouth and roar, releasing the pure power within its body. Moments later, a draconic breath of lightning blasted out and engulfed the Great Divinity Official!
Great Divinity Official, LP: 4000 → 0!
"Waaah!!"
"So awesome!!"