Not sure if it's luck or destiny's arrangement, the 5DS Team got randomly matched with an opponent again before the second day.
Prior to the official matches, there will only be "9" Duels in total, ending two on the first day, in a way, allows the spectators to better see the strength of this team.
Of course, this time, the 5DS Team members do not support having Yusei go on stage again.
On one hand, it's to conceal the information of the Deck as much as possible; on the other hand, although Yusei has perfectly Synchro-ed with the Timelord, each Duel requires effort, so the less the Duels, the better.
Therefore, as per the original plan, it will be Tenjo Hikari—Tierra who will perform.
If last time Tierra was simply helping Tenjo Hikari conceal his identity, while experiencing the feeling of Duels in formal large-scale matches, now Tierra's mindset has changed once again.
She wants to determine the winner with Sofia once more.
And in this new era, the most suitable method is none other than... a Duel.
So, she needs to participate in Duels to improve her skills.
Usually watching and sparring with Serena can certainly enhance her understanding of Duels, but ultimately, nothing boosts proficiency more than a formal Duel.
Tenjo Hikari arrived at the runway by car, observed the Duelist beside him, finding it to be a contestant wearing a clean lab coat who looked more like a researcher than a Duelist.
Tenjo Hikari slightly raised his eyebrows.
"Wearing a mask? You're a 5DS player, hiding like this; how could anyone easily trust you?" The researcher sneered at Tenjo Hikari.
Tenjo Hikari glanced at him and asked with interest, "What do you mean?"
The researcher confidently pushed his glasses lightly.
He has discovered the secret of this world.
Becoming The One, what a grand topic this is.
If he can participate in such activities, his research will definitely make new progress.
And directly engaging in the WRGP to experience the details of this great war in close proximity will naturally validate some of his ideas.
But the previous sayings and beliefs of the 5DS Team made him feel strange.
Neither logical nor scientific, most importantly—hard to believe.
"If it really is like what Fudou Yusei said, wishing to connect with each other, why hide the truth." He pointed at Tenjo Hikari, questioning, "Is it because you all have secret motives!"
"You're overthinking." Tenjo Hikari said casually, "I hide my identity just to participate in the competition better."
Then he looked at the opponent's eyes and continued, "Moreover, precisely because I conceal my identity and origin, I prove Yusei's idea further. Regardless of origin, race, or thought, as long as willing to join hands with him, anyone's identity doesn't matter… including someone like me whose identity is unsuitable for exposure."
Tenjo Hikari did not explain his identity but spoke from another perspective, causing some of the more imaginative spectators to wonder if this Light is perhaps a fugitive from somewhere.
"Hmph..."
The researcher did not insist.
Instead, he lightly tested the D-wheel, listened to the test results from other teammates, and prepared for the Duel.
The 5DS Team has a large audience base; whenever a member participates in the competition, countless spectators watch. Even if he or his teammates don't find anything suspicious about this man, under countless scrutinizing eyes, something will be exposed.
Ding—
Ding—
The red lights start to flash.
Swish—
The green lights turned on.
The two D-wheels simultaneously dashed into the course, running side by side straight ahead, and just as about to make a turn, Light slightly shook his head, then slowed the speed down a bit.
Technical Development Team, Shunha Hifumi, LP: 4000.
5DS Team, Light, LP: 4000.
"Ha, don't think wearing this outfit means I haven't practiced Racing Duel! I'll take the first move!"
Shunha laughed heartily.
Among the spectators, quite a few felt regretful for Light, especially the Fusion Dimension members watching the battle—even though they wanted to see other matches, they could only focus on one Duel at the same time. After confirming the other contestants weren't who they were looking for, they didn't insist, following Yuki Judai's thoughts, and watched the match he anticipated.
"Too bad, Brother Tenjo seemed a bit unsmooth in the inner lane corner." On the support seat, Lua watched the data and images, feeling a bit regretful.
In charge of calculating and guiding the road, Yusei wasn't regretful.
He saw that Hikari seemed to deliberately give up the first—which perhaps was what that God specifically wanted.
He didn't understand why, but since Hikari accepted, certainly Hikari had her reasons.
Actually, it's very simple.
Tierra before went for the first attack, this time she wants to try the effect of a counterattack.
"My turn, Normal Summon this."
"LV 2, Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 'Inashichi'."
Beside Shunha, a wooden apparatus merchant emerged, carrying a shoulder pole, moving forward with the D-wheel.
"Oh, a Karakuri Deck?" Tenjo Hikari's eyes lit up.
Such a rare Deck!
In Tenjo Hikari's memory, in Yu Gi Oh, there are three different kinds of 'Karakuri,' each uniquely remarkable.
"When Karakuri Merchant is successfully Summoned, I can add a card with 'Karakuri' in its name from the Deck to the Hand Card. I add 'Karakuri Bonze mdl 9763 Kunamzan' from the Deck to Hand Card."