"Quick-Play Spell Card, Form Change!"
What's this?
Many people were taken aback.
Judai, watching the live broadcast, was suddenly shocked, "Is it really Form Change?"
"Target 1 Fusion Monster with 'Hero' in its name on your field to activate. Return that Monster to the Extra Deck, and Special Summon 1 'Masked Hero' Monster with the same Level but a different name from your Extra Deck as if using 'Mask Change'!"
"Wha... what?" Hearing about this new 'Hero', Chen Lue stammered.
Similarly, the audience watching the Duel gasped in surprise.
"Return The Shining to the Extra Deck, Special Summon—Masked Hero Koga!"
Clap clap clap—
Countless lights focused on Tenjo Hikari, and amidst the flashing lights, a Hero completely armored, with his appearance thoroughly concealed, seemed to have appeared beside him at some point!
Masked Hero Koga, LV 8, Light Attribute, Warrior-Type, ATK 2500.
"Mas... masked!?"
"So... so cool!"
Unlike the Heroes everyone knew before, this card exuded a different kind of coolness. More importantly, it was a Fusion Monster that could be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck without 'Polymerization'!
"That Tenjo fellow—hahaha—" Manjome couldn't help but laugh.
"Ha, after spending so much time on serious fusion, he's finally returned to the original fusion tactics." Caesar smirked.
This was the Tenjo Hikari they were familiar with!
All-around Fusion!
Never confined to just one form of Fusion!
A Duelist who endlessly explores and believes in Fusion!
"For each Monster on the opponent's field, Koga's ATK increases by 500!"
"Uh-oh, this isn't good—"
Koga, ATK: 2500→3500.
Chen Lue quickly scanned through his thoughts, barely letting out a sigh of relief.
Actually, it's not too bad.
Although he saw a different Hero, Chen Lue also used a Hero Deck with special Heroes, so he wasn't easily shaken.
"Moreover, once per turn, Koga can banish 1 'Hero' from the Graveyard to target 1 face-up Monster on the field. That Monster's ATK decreases by the ATK of the banished Monster until the end of the turn—this effect can be activated during the opponent's turn!"
"It's an effect similar to Reverence!"
"Wow, both Phantom and Mask, are masked heroes that hide themselves!"
"Oh no—now with this!"
"Banish Lava Lady!" Tenjo Hikari declared as usual.
Koga's dual fang weapons were aimed at Bladedge.
Bladedge ATK, 2600→1400.
"Battle, Koga attacks Bladedge!"
Koga dashed forward several steps, then suddenly leaped high, landing a powerful kick on Bladedge with his long leg.
"Boom!"
Chen Lue, LP, 4000→1900.
"At this moment, the effects of the Vision Heroes in the Graveyard activate. When I take Battle or Effect Damage, they can be set to the Spell and Trap Zone as Continuous Trap Cards from the Graveyard."
"Increase!"
A spotlight descended, shining on his field.
Though unsure if he could use it next turn, he proceeded to do so.
What if?
What if the Fusion Monsters on the opposing side couldn't attack directly?
Tenjo Hikari gently shook his head.
"Now, Iron Knight attacks Reverencer directly!"
"Huh?"
"What?"
The audience erupted with exclamations.
"The Monster Effect of Magical Steel Knight, once per turn, when this card battles an opponent's Monster, at damage calculation, banish a Spell Card from the Graveyard to activate. This card's ATK increases by half of its DEF until the end of the turn!"
"Huh?"
Chen Lue was suddenly startled.
"I banish Fusion Recovery from the Graveyard, increasing Steel Knight's ATK—half of its DEF, which is 800 points!"
Magical Steel Knight, ATK: 2700→3500.
He lightly swung the war axe in his hand, and once again, as if passing by, the silhouette of Reverencer disappeared like a bubble on the field.
Chen Lue, LP: 1900→1200.
"So... I see, even if I hadn't activated the effect last turn, Reverencer wouldn't have battle-destroyed the Steel Knight?"
He murmured softly for a while, then couldn't help but shake his head.
With these "Trailblazers," Fusion Duelists should be proud.
It's just a pity—winning against one of the most favorable competitors for the championship right away is indeed a bit difficult.
"Lastly, the Primal Dragon attacks directly!"
The Primal Dragon slowly took flight, gliding over the opponent, gently flapping its wings, and sweeping up a whirlwind, clearing Chen Lue's remaining LP.
"Victor, Tenjo Hikari—"