Kaiser of the Pro Scene

"The effect of Hell Polymer: by Tributing a Set monster on the Field."

Zane Truesdale's smile gradually turned sinister, a beastlike gleam appearing in his eyes.

"Hand over the Elemental HERO Phoenix Guy you just successfully Fusion Summoned!"

This development had indeed caught Aster somewhat off guard.

He truly had not expected that his opponent, who played Cyber Dragons, would forgo attacking in favor of a full defensive formation, much less use such a highly targeted Monster Absorption tactic.

But that alone could not stop him.

"Quick-Play Spell—De-Fusion!"

Aster immediately chained another effect.

"De-Fusion the Fusion Monster on the Field! Return the target monster to the Fusion Deck, then Special Summon from the Graveyard the set of Fusion Materials used for its Fusion Summon!

"I De-Fusion Elemental HERO Phoenix Guy!"

At that moment, Zane Truesdale's Set monster had already vanished as a Tribute, transforming into energy that flowed into the Trap activated in his Back Row.

A blaze seemingly rising from the depths of hell shot into the sky, already engulfing Elemental HERO Phoenix Guy.

It was as though a demonic hand had reached out from the depths of the flames, seeking to drag him over to the other side.

But Aster had reacted swiftly. Before the demonic claw could seize him, Phoenix Guy suddenly split apart, his form dividing in two as he retreated to either side.

The demonic hand immediately grabbed at empty air. Phoenix Guy separated back into Avian and Burstinatrix, both landing at Aster's sides.

Elemental HERO Avian, ATK 1000

Elemental HERO Burst Lady, ATK 1200

"Return Phoenix Guy to the Fusion Deck, then Special Summon Avian and Burstinatrix, the Fusion Materials, from the Graveyard." Aster sneered. "That makes Hell Polymer's target disappear, so it cannot take control of it.

"But 'Tributing