But at this moment—
Boom!
In the distance, a shell landed among the Fusion Army's ranks, and a Chaos Ancient Gear Giant fell in response, followed by a scarlet magical dragon sweeping through the sky, knocking the Fusion Army soldiers to the ground.
"Ha." Jack let out a cold laugh.
At this moment, he led the Goodwin faction police, who didn't know what to do because Goodwin couldn't give orders, against the soldiers of the Fusion Army and the Elder Council, laughing coldly: "Deal with these guys who insult our dimension!"
Saying this, he looked at Tenjo Hikari, slightly nodding to signal Tenjo Hikari to advance while he held the line here.
"Thank you, Jack!" Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but laugh.
"Master, you're so cool—" Watching the recordings from all directions, watching how Tenjo Hikari advanced without any hindrance, aided and supported by countless others, Serena couldn't help but exclaim.
"Jack is also very cool!" said Yugo.
"Brother Yusei is even more awesome—" said Rin.
As an outsider, Ruri felt a bit awkward, but she had to admit that the feeling of overcoming difficulties and challenging strong enemies with the support of comrades was really great.
On the other hand, Tenjo Hikari finally parked in front of the Elder Council, just about to get out of the car when a voice suddenly came from inside.
"Oh no, Tenjo, Serena is missing!"
"That fool Judai, I told him to keep a close eye—it's obvious she's up to something." Manjome's voice suddenly sounded.
Listening, Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but quip: "Good thing I know where Serena went, otherwise with you suddenly saying that, I'd be so nervous I wouldn't be able to think straight."
"What, Hikari, you know where Serena went?" This time it was Judai's voice.
"Don't crowd me, idiot, he can still hear you from a distance!" Manjome shouted angrily.
Moments later, Tenjo Hikari communicated with the two of them about the situation, and upon learning that Tenjo Hikari was going to duel Akaba Leo, the two couldn't help but wail in concern.
They also wanted a showdown with Akaba Leo!
But since a duel was already happening, they told Tenjo Hikari not to lose face and to remind Akaba Leo of their presence.
"Remember to mount the device back on the Duel Disk, we don't want to miss this duel." The two had full confidence in Tenjo Hikari and were eager to see Akaba Leo's downfall.
Tenjo Hikari nodded, dismantling the device from the D-wheel and fitting it back onto the Duel Disk.
Then, striding forward, he entered the Elder Council.
Inside the Elder Council, some nobles sat in the upper spectator seats, silently observing Tenjo Hikari's entrance. On either side were the true elite of the Fusion Army, those generals of the same rank as Lilos.
Moreover, even those not present could see this duel, like Yuri and others stationed at the base.
"Heh, you've come, Tenjo Hikari."
"Of course." Tenjo Hikari didn't waste words, tossing his left hand as purple electricity lit up, the Duel Disk spinning automatically to cover his left side.
Akaba Leo stood up, behind him a massive machine was roaring wildly.
"Tenjo Hikari, I've warned you many times not to oppose us presumptuously, but since you're stubborn, don't blame me."
"Stop making it sound so righteous. I've opposed you and your Fusion Army's misdeeds all along."
Akaba Leo squinted at Tenjo Hikari: "Hmph, very well."
"You've always respected duels, respected fusion, so in this case, let's stake it on the name of fusion.
If I lose, I will relinquish control of the Fusion Army.
If you lose, then you must acknowledge that the Fusion Army's fusion is the true fusion, and henceforth, you'll act as the Fusion Army's [Commander-in-Chief]."
At that moment, a noticeable ripple passed through the Fusion Army generals in the room, but as warriors, they neither spoke nor whispered.
Unlike them, the noble elders were much more direct, immediately chattering upon hearing Akaba Leo's words.
The implication was that these generals weren't a match for Tenjo Hikari?
In fact, the generals were well aware.
Why had the Fusion Army never chosen a "Commander-in-Chief"?
The reason lay here; though all were excellent, none stood head and shoulders above the rest, none was significantly stronger than their peers.
But Tenjo Hikari was different.
He was the first to force the professor to step into the field personally!
"Ha, provided you adhere to the rules of the duel, right?" Tenjo Hikari chuckled upon hearing.
Akaba Leo did not respond to this, merely activating his Duel Disk.
The next moment, the giant machine behind him erupted with brilliant colors.
"Duel!" X2.
Absolute Fusion Master, Tenjo Hikari, LP: 4000.
Fusion Army Commander, Akaba Leo, LP: 4000.