First turn by Judai.
"My turn, draw."
Judai drew a card and carefully looked at the six cards in his hand.
Although he still relies on instincts to duel, he has been "tempered" for a long time now and no longer plays the first card he sees. Moreover, he did have something to say before the official duel started.
Looking at the cards in his hand, he mused, "Thinking about the first tag duel, it feels like it was just yesterday."
That duel seemed to be fate, guiding him and Tenjo Hikari toward their respective "paths," replaying like a videotape before his eyes.
"Why the sudden nostalgia, Judai? This isn't like you," Tenjo Hikari remarked, "Didn't you say you're super strong now? Being nostalgic doesn't really fit that image."
"Ah, hahaha—" Judai scratched the back of his head, laughing awkwardly before getting serious and changing his usual demeanor, "No, maybe this is me now..."
Tenjo Hikari heard this and couldn't help but open his mouth but said nothing.
"But—no matter what, one thing is not wrong.
And that's, Hikari, I'm super strong now!"
He showed an excited face, "If you're not careful, you might lose instantly!"
"What are you talking about? Are you not going to play?" Manjome's brother shouted.
"These two young people are just being nostalgic about life," Para spoke.
"Hmm, looks like this kid has met the 'Maze' of his life," Dox added.
Manjome frowned, listening to Judai's words, always feeling like something strange and dangerous was about to happen.
Just hoping it was his imagination.
"Alright, I'll go first—" Judai knew a couple of nostalgic remarks were enough and there was no need to dwell too long during the duel. He flashed his "Ace King," "Normal Summon, Elemental Hero Bubbleman!"
The classic blue Batman flicked his cape and made a dazzling entrance.
Even though the deck has changed a lot, one thing never changes.
And that's summoning Water Cannon on an empty field!
"A Hero Deck?"
"An overused deck."
It's actually a Hero Deck?
Ruri was somewhat surprised.
Even in her world, this ancient deck existed, and unexpectedly Brother Tenjo's companion was using this deck.
"When Bubbleman is summoned and I have no other cards on my field, I draw two cards." He drew two cards from the deck, then flipped one hand card, "Next, I activate the Spell Card, EN Change!"
"Return one Elemental Hero or Neo-Spacian monster on your field to the owner's deck, and special summon an Elemental Hero or Neo-Spacian with a different name from the deck.
I return Bubbleman on the field to the deck and special summon, Elemental Hero Stratos!"
The classic Stratos with spinning fierce wind wings made a dazzling entrance.
Elemental Hero Stratos, Level 4, Wind Attribute, Warrior-Type, Attack Power 1800.
"When Stratos is successfully summoned·special summoned, I can add one Hero card from the deck to my hand. I add Elemental Hero Liquid Soldier to my hand."
No kidding—
Tenjo Hikari nodded on the side.
Having Judai's special Bubbleman opening is much more comfortable than losing half your life points before Heroes arrive.
After obtaining Liquid Soldier, Judai chuckled and picked up Polymerization: "This hero will send shivers down everyone's spine—"
Accompanied by his declaration, white cold air filled the entire dueling arena, and the audience involuntarily tugged on their clothes.
On the field, Stratos and Judai's Liquid Soldier began to merge, eventually transforming into a frosty white hero.
"Fusion Summon!"
"Level 8, Elemental Hero Absolute Zero."
Elemental Hero Absolute Zero, Level 8, Water Attribute, Warrior-Type, Attack Power 2500.
"Oh!"
"What a cool monster—"
After the appearance of Absolute Zero, even those not very interested in Heroes would be captivated by its charm.
"When Liquid Soldier is sent to the Graveyard or banished as Hero Fusion Material, draw two cards. Then choose one hand card to discard."
Judai drew two cards, glanced down, and sent one to the Graveyard.
"Spell Card, Neos Fusion, send Fusion Material from the deck to the Graveyard, and special summon one Fusion Monster using 'Neos' monster from the Extra Deck, ignoring summoning conditions. After this card is activated, until the end of the turn, I cannot special summon.
I send Neos from the deck and Elemental Hero Shadow Mist to the Graveyard.
Special Summon, Elemental Hero Brave Neos!"
Neos, spinning his body, jumped out from Judai's deck, then struck a knightly pose, looking quite imposing.
Elemental Hero Brave Neos, Level 7, Light Attribute, Warrior-Type, Attack Power 2500.
"Brave Neos gains attack power based on the number of Neo-Spacian monsters and Hero monsters in the Graveyard, multiplied by 100. In my Graveyard..." Judai took several cards.
Stratos, Liquid Soldier, Neos, Shadow Mist, and one discarded Hero, totaling five cards.
Elemental Hero Brave Neos, ATK: 2500→3000.
"Moreover, Shadow Mist's effect, when sent to the Graveyard, adds one Hero other than Shadow Mist from the deck to the hand. I add Elemental Hero Solid Soldier to my hand."
Though it doesn't seem right, it must be said that Judai's current deck, compared to Tenjo Hikari's "Hero Deck" before he came to this world, doesn't seem to lack any core cards.