"Lava Demon God, return to the hand!"
"Tch, it's that thing again..."
Ameluda frowned. It seemed there was a subtle change in his mindset as the duel progressed.
"Then I'll set a card face down and end my turn."
"By the way, 'Magic Sky Fortress Jiglat' has another effect, right?" Yugen smiled, "I've researched the cards of legendary duelists like you thoroughly."
The implication was clear: don't think you can bluff your way through this.
Ameluda pondered for a couple of seconds, then reluctantly spoke.
"Magic Sky Fortress Jiglat, in the end phase... must special summon a 'Robot Derivative' in defense position on your field.
The derivative cannot attack, but as long as there is a derivative on your field, the opponent can only attack the Robot Derivative."
[Robot Derivative, Defense Power 0]
"Ah, this is the defensive effect that even troubled my brother back in the day..." Keihei was quickly awakened by this scene, bringing back distant memories.
Each turn, a derivative that serves as a shield is summoned, so even if the opponent manages to summon a monster with attack power greater than the Magic Sky Fortress, they must first take out the derivatives to attack the fortress.
Coupled with the fortress's resistance to magic and trap cards, it indeed becomes difficult to deal with in a slow-paced game environment.
But now this excellent ability has instead become a burden.
As everyone knows, Lava Demon God cannot be consumed if there's only one monster on the field. So having an effect that automatically replenishes a monster at the end phase is quite considerate...
"Then it's my turn, draw." Yugen smiled, "First, the speed attack magic 'Handwriting Destruction'. Both players discard two cards from their hands, then draw two cards."
Yugen drew his cards, paused, and then unhurriedly revealed a card in his hand.
"Then, I think you also know what's coming next...
... I use the 'Robot Derivative' and 'Magic Sky Fortress Jiglat' on your field as tributes to once again rise from the abyss—
—Lava Demon God, summon!"
The invincible Magic Sky Fortress instantly melted away, and the robot likewise dissipated in the lava. The burning giant rose up, exuding an aura of destruction.
[Lava Demon God, Attack Power 3000]
The giant turned back to Ameluda, seemingly flashing a goofy smile.
As if saying, nice to see you again, my friend.
Ameluda: "..."
For some reason, he suddenly felt like punching something.
"Then activate the continuous trap 'Mind Control Removal'!" Yugen said, "As long as this card exists, all monsters on both sides return to their original owners.
Therefore, Lava Demon God returns to its original owner... which is my field."
And so the Lava Demon God patted its rear and swaggered back to Yugen's field. Before leaving, it even seemed to nod to the opponent.
Probably saying "thanks for the hospitality."
Ameluda: "......"
After a brief silence, he couldn't help but say, "Hmm, I see now, this thing really is your soul..."
Mind Control Removal paired with Lava Demon God, taking everything and immediately turning against you, having a dedicated combo is just...
"In the turn Lava Demon God is summoned, I can't normal summon other monsters." Yugen said, "Then 'Lava Demon God's' direct attack."
The Lava Demon God let out a roar, unleashing a "Wandering Profound Flame", a fatal blow.
"It's not that easy." Ameluda said sternly, "Activate the cover card, trap card 'Dimensional Confinement'! The attacking monster is removed from play!
Remove the Lava Demon God from play!"
After the iron giant's punch was sucked into the dimensional rift, Ameluda finally felt at ease. Taking a deep breath, he reflected that perhaps he was indeed a bit agitated with his words earlier.
But facing an opponent like this, it's indeed not easy to maintain composure.
"Then I'll set a card face down and end my turn."
"Then it's my turn, draw." Ameluda said, "Activate the magic card 'Burial Spell Treasure Scroll'! Remove the three magic cards 'Magic Void Fusion', 'Toy Machine Box', 'Waste Trader' from play, and draw two cards!" (Original Card)
With Ameluda's hand replenished, he continued, "Then, the magic card 'Weapon Cave'! Send the top card of the deck to the graveyard, and add an Equipment Magic card from the deck or graveyard to the hand."
He drew a card from the top of the deck and sent it to the graveyard, and then a card exited the graveyard.
"Return the Equipment Magic 'Premature Burial' from the graveyard to the hand." Ameluda said, "Then activate it again!
Pay 800 Life Points to revive a monster in attack position from your graveyard!"
[Ameluda, LP 2400→LP 1600]
He pulled out a card from the graveyard, holding it high.
"Rise again, Magic Sky Fortress Jiglat!!!"
The shadow of steel covered the sky, and the Magic Sky Fortress that had melted in the lava reappeared, soaring high!
[Magic Sky Fortress Jiglat, Attack Power 2500]
Yugen: "You managed to summon it again so quickly..."
"Magic Sky Fortress's direct attack!" Ameluda shouted, "The fortress is unaffected by any trap effects, it's over!"
"That's not necessarily the case." Yugen smiled, "Speed attack magic 'Command Silencer'. Cancel an opponent's attack declaration and draw a card from the deck." (Original Card)
The sound waves spread, sweeping over the giant fortress. The cannon barrel that had just been raised sank down again, as if it wasn't easy to lift it back up.
"Another one of Kaiba's cards."
Ameluda frowned, glancing unhappily at Kaiba who was standing by.
Keihei, on the other hand, was quite pleased: "Yugen has really become adept at using our cards."
"Then I'll set two cards face down and end my turn."