[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-fusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method":3,"chapter-fusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method-fusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Fusion Is the Noblest Summoning Method!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2222598,4086,"Chapter 116: A Trap for Ancient Gear","fusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>It was Cronos's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the two face-down cards on his opponent's field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it might sound arrogant, as a world-renowned duelist, the characteristics of his Ancient Gear deck were common knowledge among any professional teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since his opponent was a member of the Fusion Army, they should have been even more aware of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such circumstances, to have two cards face-down...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cronos reached toward his chest. His massive duel disk hung like a blade toward the ground, and with his movement, his deck automatically ejected a card into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm~ not bad. I activate the Field Spell, Geartown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang, clang, clatter, clatter—*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of gears and metal colliding echoed around Cronos. Countless gears rose from the ground, and a luxurious, elegant Ancient Gear City replaced the entire dueling field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obaro glanced left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he recognized this card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as this card was on the field, the number of tributes required to summon Ancient Gear monsters was reduced by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, if this card were destroyed, he could Special Summon one Ancient Gear monster directly from his deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a very powerful and dangerous card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it wasn't destroyed, wouldn't that be fine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reducing one tribute wasn't exactly catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Cronos's next card caught him completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I control no monsters, I activate this by targeting one face-up card on my field!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient Gear Catapult!\" Cronos slotted a Spell card into his duel disk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his movement, several Ancient Gear soldiers pushed a massive mechanical catapult that resembled him onto the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I destroy that card, and Special Summon one 'Ancient Gear' monster from my deck, ignoring its summoning conditions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obaro's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Ancient Gear Golem possessed attack and defense power rivaling the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, it had a restriction: it could not be Special Summoned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This card allowed him to [ignore summoning conditions]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I destroy the Geartown on my field. I Special Summon from my deck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come forth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Gear Golem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The catapult aimed at Geartown, and with the soldiers pressing the button, it exploded into dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, a massive robot launched from the distance and landed on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Gear Golem, Level 8, Earth Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK 3000!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient Gear Golem, summoned so easily—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not over yet.\" Cronos held his finger in front of his face, wearing a comical smile, though his tone was stern. \"When Geartown is destroyed, I can Special Summon one 'Ancient Gear' monster from my hand, deck, or Graveyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Obaro's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I Special Summon from my deck—Ancient Gear Gadjiltron Dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of crimson eyes suddenly lit up within the ruins of Geartown. Amidst countless gears, a pair of rusted copper wings suddenly spread, and it soared into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient Gear Gadjiltron Dragon, Level 8, Earth Attribute, Machine-Type, ATK 3000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summoning two ace monsters at once... Heh, Professor Cronos, you truly live up to your reputation.\" Obaro looked grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, then let's enter the Battle Phase!\" Fearing that things might change if he waited, Cronos prepared to engage immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" At that moment, Obaro flipped his face-down card. \"Before that, I activate the Trap card! Darklord's Descent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on its activation condition, I send one 'Darklord' monster from my hand or face-up on my field to the Graveyard. I send Darklord Superbia from my field to the Graveyard, then its effect activates!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I target one Effect Monster on the field; that monster's effects are negated until the end of the turn, and I gain Life Points equal to that monster's ATK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I choose, Ancient Gear Golem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy light shone from the sky onto the Golem, and its colors began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obaro, LP: 4000 → 7000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cronos looked at the Golem beside him, stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not over yet, Professor Cronos!\" Obaro raised his hand, black energy coiling around it. \"I activate the effect of Darklord Ixchel! I pay 1000 Life Points to target one 'Darklord' Spell or Trap in my Graveyard! I apply that card's effect, then shuffle it into the deck—this effect can be activated during the opponent's turn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shuffle Darklord's Descent back into the deck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negate Ancient Gear Gadjiltron Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obaro, LP: 7000 → 6000 → 9000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, the monsters Cronos had Special Summoned had become nourishment for his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then, Battle. Ancient Gear Gadjiltron Dragon attacks.\" Cronos remained silent for a moment after seeing his opponent's play, then declared the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha—Professor Cronos, your monster has no effects right now. That means even if you attack, I can still activate Spells and Traps!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I attack regardless!\" Cronos swung his right hand. \"Ancient Gear Gadjiltron Dragon, advance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll let you taste some bitterness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trap card, Magic Cylinder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When an opponent's monster declares an attack, negate the attack and inflict damage to the opponent equal to that monster's ATK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, attack your master, Mechanical Dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Roar, screech, creak—* Although the Mechanical Dragon did not want to attack its master, it fired mechanical bolts. A massive cylinder appeared before the bolts, absorbing them all before turning to face Cronos and firing them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cronos was struck by countless bolts, his body covered in small red wounds, his uniform instantly shredded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cronos, LP: 4000 → 1000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, Ancient Gear Golem attacks Darklord Ixchel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This attack finally went through. The Golem struck in anger, shattering the fallen angel into fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, it doesn't matter.\" Obaro was indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darklords could be revived, so it was no big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he hadn't lost any Life Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a ferocious grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cronos clutched his chest, gasping for air, his vision blurring. In a Shadow Duel, taking 3000 points of damage at once was far too intense for someone as out of shape as him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, more than that, he was curious about something else. Even as his head spun and he felt ready to collapse, he had to ask: \"Why? With such a deck, such talent, and the ability to display such brilliant strategy in a duel—limiting an Ancient Gear deck that excels at countering Spells and Traps—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would you serve as a subordinate to Akaba Reo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should have been an excellent teacher; becoming a professor wouldn't have been out of reach. Why, exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Obaro was stunned by Cronos's question. After a long moment, he burst into laughter. \"Hahaha, Professor Cronos, do you actually think I wanted to be a teacher?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about??\" Cronos stared at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-17T19:41:52.338Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","da427dce4428ff30737ab2bec7b5198a97edfa0a85f275f82502971e7bc3699d","fusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method-chapter-117","fusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method-chapter-115",608,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffusion-is-the-noblest-summoning-method-cover.jpg"]