"Attack with Blue-Eyes Light Dragon!"
Seto Kaiba shouted.
"Attack the 'Torture Derivative'!!!"
[Blue-Eyes Light Dragon, Attack Power 4800]
[Torture Derivative, Attack Power 0]
The derivative summoned by the Torture Giant must exist in attack mode, which seems to be a major flaw on Yugen's field. The attack from Blue-Eyes Light Dragon will end this entire duel.
But Seto Kaiba frowned slightly.
Could it really be this simple?
This guy in front of him, would he really just...
As expected. Just at the moment when the destructive strike from the Light Dragon blasted out, a strong electromagnetic spark erupted. A powerful invisible repulsive force deflected both the light bullet and the body of the Blue-Eyes Light Dragon, and the white light that seemed to pierce through space flew into the sky, its whereabouts unknown.
"Huh?" Keihei was stunned, "But Blue-Eyes Light Dragon shouldn't be affected by any effects, why was the attack..."
Seto Kaiba caught sight of a turtle-like virtual shadow flashing over Yugen's field, and he hummed softly.
"Is it that guy's monster again..."
"The Super Electromagnetic Turtle in the graveyard."
Yugen revealed the card that had exited from the graveyard.
"During the opponent's turn, by removing this card in the graveyard from play, you can forcibly end the battle phase," Yugen smiled, "Blue-Eyes Light Dragon is unaffected by card effects, but this isn't an effect that targets monsters."
Even a monster that surpasses god cannot change the rules of the duel. With the battle phase forcibly ended, naturally the attack is nullified."
Seto Kaiba smiled faintly.
It was the same situation back then.
"..."
Seto Kaiba: "Obelisk's Giant Divine Soldiers, tear Osiris apart!"
"The effect of the Super Electromagnetic Turtle in the graveyard..."
"Kida! The effect of miscellaneous monsters doesn't work on gods!"
"I know, but it's not an effect on a god." Dark Game said, "Super Electromagnetic Turtle can forcibly end the battle phase, so even a god's attack becomes meaningless!"
"..."
No matter when, it's always that irritating attitude, but because of this, that's why this person is so important to him.
For Kaiba, dueling with that person is always filled with strategy and spirit, an intense battle pushing him to new limits every time, no matter how often.
The very existence of that person would ignite his blood with excitement.
That's also why he couldn't forgive him for so many years, as that guy arrogantly took victory from him and then walked away as a winner.
And now, with this duel, he seemed to increasingly see a shadow of that person in the youth in front of him.
Was it an illusion?
It didn't matter.
The only thing that mattered was this kind of battle he had been pursuing for many years and recognized.
"I'll set two more cover cards, and end my turn."
Seto Kaiba's arm swept through, and two more cover cards fell.
The situation indeed was very unfavorable for Yugen.
The card deck used by Kaiba had truly surpassed the environment of this entire era, and now he had even pulled out a mighty weapon like the "Blue-Eyes Light Dragon."
"All-Resistant Ultimate Dragon and Light Dragon, these things keep popping out one after another, without even a turn's buffer, the president really doesn't give anyone peace..."
Yugen smiled wryly.
Well, winning or losing this duel didn't really matter anyway. He was just testing his own limits, winning or losing had already been put out of his mind a long time ago.
There was no fear of defeat, nor any obsession with victory. Just as Judai often said, simply immerse fully in the duel, living in the moment with all one's might.
"My turn, draw a card!"
At that moment, the Sealing Artifact seemed to flicker. The Eye of Horus flashed golden.
Seto Kaiba's pupils contracted slightly.
That sensation of "power," this blood-boiling aura...
"During the preparation phase of this turn, activate the effect of 'Take Over 5' in the graveyard. Remove this card and a card with the same name from the deck from play, then draw one card from the deck."
The Magic Card disappeared in the fleeting golden glow, and Yugen drew another card.
"However, during the preparation phase, Lava Demon God also has side effects." Seto Kaiba said coldly.
Yugen nodded: "I know. During the preparation phase, the controller receives 1000 points of damage."
[Yugen, LP 1850→LP 850]
The Fortified Fool uttered a muffled sound, lowering its head as if expressing frustration. But Yugen didn't mind, only smiling slightly, "A minor issue."
Then he revealed another card from his hand.
"Activate the Magic Card 'Upper-Level Draw'." Yugen said, "Sacrifice the Level 8 'Lava Demon God' on the field to draw two cards from the deck."
Lava Demon God's form melted away, dissipating and entering his graveyard. Yugen drew two cards.
Then he slowly pulled out one of the cards he drew.
"Next, activate this card..."
He raised his arm, and the image of a green card fell onto the field.
"Magic Card 'Fusion Birth'!" (Original Card)
Judai almost jumped up.
"Ah! It's the same card as mine!"
"Oh?" Seto Kaiba said, "You're going to use Fusion at this moment?"
"Fusion Birth, send the top five cards from the deck to the graveyard." Yugen said, "If among them there happens to be Fusion Material Monsters with matching Fusion conditions, then you can Fusion Summon the corresponding Fusion Monster!"
"If you can draw it." Seto Kaiba chuckled lightly.
Yugen nodded: "If I can draw it."
Marufuji Ryo murmured: "Has he completely entrusted victory or defeat to his draws already..."
For this guy, it's really rare... But after all, his opponent is that Seto Kaiba.
In other words, it's already reached a point where it's difficult to win without relying on such means, right?
Even so...
Seto Kaiba squinted, maintaining his light smile.
Come, show me, Fujiki Yugen.
Your glorious moment as a duelist...
"Draw!"
Drawing five cards in one go.
Among them, two immediately emitted a golden glow, transforming into images of monsters and flying into the air. A dignified warrior in blue armor holding a great sword, and a dragon warrior clad in armor.
"Among the cards I drew are these two."
Yugen said.
"Destruction Swordmaster, and Dragon-type Monster 'Army Dragon'!"
"Destruction Sword!?" Keihei exclaimed.
Then he immediately remembered, right, after defeating Gozaburo, the Destruction Sword was entrusted to Yugen. Using that against his brother, Yugen had no reason not to bring it...
This is the true ultimate weapon against the White Dragon.
And also, it's part of the derivative series of cards used by Atom.
"The Fusion condition is 'Destruction Swordmaster' plus any Dragon-type Monster." Yugen said, "Fuse the Destruction Sword and 'Army Dragon'!
The ultimate Dragon-Slaying Knight, cut open the future with your Dragon-slaying blade—
—Dragon Destruction Knight - Destruction Knight, summon!!!"
The ultimate evolution completed with the power of the Dragon Race, the ultimate Destruction Swordmaster! With heavy armor, a dragon-slaying greatsword in hand, eyes gleaming with a ruby-like sharp brilliance.
The swordsman descended, facing the god-like White Dragon directly, holding the sword hilt without a trace of fear.
[Dragon Destruction Knight - Destruction Knight, Attack Power 2800]
This card was an exclusive development by the spirit of Gozaburo to counter Kaiba, unseen by others before, leaving everyone astonished by the swordsman's amazing presence.
"So... so cool!" Judai was shocked, "When did Yugen quietly get such a powerful monster again?"
The effect of Dragon Destruction Knight." Yugen said, "Firstly, as long as this card exists on the field, all of the opponent's Dragon-type monsters are changed to defense position, and monster effects cannot be activated!"
This statement unleashed a greater astonishment among the crowd.
Nani?
What kind of must-die effect for Dragon-types is this!?