The golden light kept expanding, spreading outward and binding Z-ARC.
Suddenly, a little red-haired girl emerged from within it and said, "I believe in Yuya!"
Thump, thump!
Tetsuhiro clearly felt Z-ARC shudder all over and freeze in place.
The girl continued, "You're not a demon! You're a hero who brings smiles to the world and happiness to everyone!"
"Shut up!" Z-ARC snarled, his face twisted. "I am the one who brings terror to the world!"
"Those bastards forced me to fight for my life while they watched me like a performing monkey! I'll show them what true terror is!"
"You saved me! No matter how many times we were separated, you always came after me and saved me. It's because of you that I found the strength to keep living."
"Answer us, Yuya~ Let's go back together. Let's go home."
Thump, thump!
At those words, Z-ARC froze again, his heart spasming violently. Tetsuhiro heard it loud and clear.
While Z-ARC was still struggling, Yuzu immediately pulled out all the stops. Golden light enveloped her completely, leaving nothing visible, and she spread her arms and threw herself at Z-ARC.
The instant they embraced, Yuya seized the chance to regain partial control of his body.
At the same time, Reiji Akaba threw the necklace to Z-ARC. "Yuya, snap out of it!"
Trembling, Z-ARC slapped down the card he had just drawn. "Quick-Play Spell-[Smile Universe]! Special Summon as many Pendulum Monsters as possible from the Extra Deck!"
Multicolored light shot into the sky, tearing through the darkness. Various anthropomorphic planets smiled as they dispersed the black mist.
Then, after that brief return of light, the black mist reappeared!
Supreme King Z-ARC, the embodiment of supreme evil, and the Four Heavenly Dragons were summoned once more.
While everyone was still reeling, Z-ARC did not