Chapter 92: The Power of the Sun God
A thick, divine pressure filled the entire battlefield, making hearts palpitate.
What Yu Miao was attempting to revive with "Monster Reborn"... seemed not to be a mere monster, but a deity descending from ancient times!
With an earth-shaking roar, Kawaki and Ada felt the very ground tremble.
Golden divine flames erupted from behind Yu Miao.
Thunder roared and lightning flashed in the sky. An oppressive, dark pressure washed over them, making it hard to breathe. And amidst this boundless terror,
The massive golden silhouette behind Yu Miao grew increasingly solid!
"How is this possible?" Ada gasped in shock at the sight.
"What on earth is happening?" Kawaki felt as if his hair was about to singe.
Neither of them had witnessed the power of a god before.
ROAR!!
A furious cry.
Golden divine flames flooded the battlefield. The Winged Dragon of Ra was revived.
[The Winged Dragon of Ra, ? ATK, Divine-Beast]
"Hehehe, you smelly human, I can talk now." The Winged Dragon of Ra wore a look of arrogance, practically itching to do a few victory laps.
The revival of a deity brought no divine punishment upon Yu Miao.
Ishizu had encountered too many bizarre things today, and this event defying all logic left her utterly bewildered.
"Upon revival, the Winged Dragon of Ra gains a Quick Effect, transforming into the Golden Phoenix."
As soon as the words were spoken, the golden-armored form of the Winged Dragon of Ra slowly began to ignite with "Divine Flames."
Soon, the Winged Dragon of Ra transformed into the entity known as the "Phoenix."
"I don't care what you are, just die!" Kawaki went berserk, activating his set Trap Card, "Chain Disappearance"!
"Activate when a monster with 1000 or less ATK is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned."
"This Trap Card banishes that monster with 1000 or less ATK from the game, then banishes all cards with the same name from your opponent's hand and Deck."
? ATK is treated as 0 ATK, making the revived Winged Dragon of Ra the perfect target for Kawaki's effect.
A terrifying chain imbued with banishing power descended upon the Golden Phoenix!
However, what happened next shocked Kawaki.
The Golden Phoenix merely flicked its wing, swatting "Chain Disappearance" away.
"Ahahaha Trash trying to harm me? Trash should know its place. You trash can only hurt yourselves"
"Heehee, the trash looks so funny when it's all worked up~"
The bratty Sun God relentlessly mocked Kawaki's foolish action.
Too bad Kawaki and Ada couldn't understand the Winged Dragon of Ra's words, or they'd be fuming at the brat's tone.
"Impossible! It can negate Trap effects?" Kawaki was stunned.
"A foolish attempt. Trap Cards are simply ineffective against God Cards."
Yu Miao, personally experiencing the power of the Sun God, explained leisurely:
"The Winged Dragon of Ra in its Golden Phoenix form is also unaffected by other card effects and cannot be destroyed this turn."
He was also gradually realizing something.
In youth, he disdained Marik; now, he understood Marik; in the end, he was becoming Marik!
The Winged Dragon of Ra truly belonged in the Graveyard, after all!
The "Zombie Bird" lived up to its name.
Now he had two choices: transform into the Phoenix and bombard either Kawaki or Ada, incinerating their soul along the way!
If he bombarded Kawaki, Ada could use her Cannon next turn to finish off Ishizu.
If he bombarded Ada...
"This woman named Ada is an important partner to you, right?" Yu Miao suddenly asked.
"What do you mean?" Kawaki didn't understand.
Of course, Ada was an important partner to Kawaki.
In a place like the Doma, how could he have come this far without supporting each other with Ada?
"Hmph, I've decided. I want to witness this woman's disappearance with my own eyes." Yu Miao's signature cruel smile appeared.
When playing a Shadow Game with Yu Miao, one had to be mentally prepared.
"I activate the Winged Dragon of Ra's Quick Fusion ability." Yu Miao crossed his arms, golden flames radiating from his body.
The Quick Fusion ability required Yu Miao to chant specific ancient incantations...
Yu Miao didn't need to. He had "Mound of the Bound Creator"!
Under the power of "Mound of the Bound Creator," Yu Miao's words would sound like ancient incantations to others.
Yu Miao: "Brat, fuse with me now."
Winged Dragon of Ra: "Oh my, now it seems like it's Brother's fault. Why did you silence me earlier?"
You Miao: "Hurry up, it's urgent."
Winged Dragon of Ra: "I haven't provoked Brother, haven't done anything bad to Brother, yet Brother only thinks of doing naughty things to me..."
Yu Miao: "Fuse or not?"
Winged Dragon of Ra: "Mmhmm Fuse"
Zzzzt...
Under the incredulous gazes of everyone, Yu Miao and the Winged Dragon of Ra fused...
Now, a "signal light" appeared on the Winged Dragon of Ra's chest, with Yu Miao situated inside it.
Why did it feel a bit like an Ultraman's color timer?
[Yu Miao: 4000 LP → 1 LP]
[Winged Dragon of Ra: ? → 3999 ATK]
"It worked?" Ishizu hadn't expected Yu Miao to truly control the Winged Dragon of Ra and even unleash its power to this extent.
"3999 ATK?" Kawaki was seeing a monster that could convert Life Points into ATK for the first time.
"After fusing with the Winged Dragon of Ra, not only can my Life Points be converted into ATK, but I can also Tribute other monsters on my field to increase it further." Yu Miao chose to Tribute his "Photon Thrasher."
Boom~
Photon Thrasher Tributed.
Yu Miao/Winged Dragon of Ra began absorbing this power.
[Winged Dragon of Ra: 3999 → 6099 ATK]
"This ATK has already surpassed the Fusion Monster 'Five-Headed Dragon'." Ada couldn't hold back any longer, her voice filled with fear.
"Battle!"
"Direct attack on Ada."
Yu Miao controlled the Winged Dragon of Ra to attack Ada.
In that instant, Kawaki understood the meaning of Yu Miao's earlier question.
Yu Miao wanted Kawaki to watch Ada's defeat helplessly, just as they had intended to do to Yu Miao and Ishizu.
Divine Flame Cannon!
The Winged Dragon of Ra aimed at Ada and spewed golden flames.
"Stop, you bastard, stop it now!" Kawaki's expression cracked. In his agitation, he even ignored the Winged Dragon of Ra's immunity and activated his third Trap Card.
Shadow Spell!
This Trap, which reduces ATK and prevents attacks, might be powerful normally.
Unfortunately, the Winged Dragon of Ra was invincible and indestructible!
BOOM~
After a massive explosion,
Ada lay on the ground, charred black, surrounded by burning divine flames.
Her Life Points had also dropped to 0.
"Ada, wake up, are you alright?" Kawaki called to his partner, but she lay on the ground like a corpse.
"The power of a god, combined with the real pain of Orichalcos, has shattered this woman's spirit." Yu Miao mercilessly added.
"Ahhhhhhh, damn you, I'll kill you!" Kawaki glared at Yu Miao with bloodshot eyes.
Ada had lost the duel, lost her spirit. The Orichalcos Seal would now absorb her soul.
Coincidentally, Yu Miao chose this moment to say:
"You seem to be in agony."
"You clearly knew activating the Orichalcos Seal meant wagering your life. Now that you've lost a partner, you can't accept it."
Kawaki stood up, holding Ada's body, his face twisted in rage.
"Entering Main Phase 2. During the End Phase, I activate this card." Yu Miao raised his final card.
De-Fusion!
Under the power of separation, the Winged Dragon of Ra and Yu Miao split apart.
Simultaneously, Yu Miao chose to convert all of the Winged Dragon of Ra's ATK into Life Points for himself.
[You Miao: 6100 LP]
[Winged Dragon of Ra: ? ATK]
"At this moment, activate the Winged Dragon of Ra's hidden effect."
"The Golden Phoenix transforms into the Phoenix. The Winged Dragon of Ra cannot be Tributed, and all cards on the field except the Winged Dragon of Ra are Tributed!"
You Miao shouted loudly. The golden Winged Dragon of Ra soared into the sky.
A crimson light illuminated everyone's faces.
The Phoenix descended.
BOOM!!
All cards on the field except the Phoenix were Tributed...
Including the Orichalcos Seal.
The indestructible Orichalcos Seal was directly Tributed by the Winged Dragon of Ra's hidden effect...
This outcome was beyond Kawaki's expectations. He never imagined the invincible Orichalcos Seal could be Tributed.
Soon,
Kawaki realized Ada might not have to die.
Right now, Ada had only lost her spirit, but with the Orichalcos Seal gone, it meant her soul wouldn't be collected.
A sliver of new hope ignited in his heart.
But Kawaki found that hope crushed by Yu Miao's own hand.
"What are you thinking? The Orichalcos Seal is just gone; the duel isn't over." Yu Miao's pentagram birthmark on the back of his neck grew hot as he initiated a Shadow Game!
Ada was enveloped in thick black mist and hoisted high into the air.
Kawaki gnashed his teeth and asked, "What exactly do you want?"
Yu Miao coldly replied:
"The duel is not over."
"Kawaki, get up. Continue this duel between the two of us."
"Defeat me, and that woman won't be devoured by the Shadow Game."
Compared to the guaranteed outcome under Orichalcos, Kawaki now had a new choice.
Defeat You Miao in this duel, and he could save Ada completely.
Mai Valentine noticed how the situation had reversed. Yu Miao seemed more like the villain now.
Kawaki was like a hot-blooded character fighting against a villain for his partner's sake...?
"Yu Miao, I..."
Ishizu tried to speak.
But Yu Miao mercilessly cut her off, saying:
"Step down. I don't need you anymore. Here, you would only be a hindrance."
"From now on, this is a one-on-one Shadow Duel between Kawaki and me."
Ishizu understood Yu Miao's meaning. She had nothing more to say and walked to the back to stand beside Mai Valentine.
"You were just scolded. Why do you look happy?" Mai Valentine saw no anger on Ishizu's face. She continued asking, "And why did you specifically want to Tribute that Seal away..."
If it were her, she'd definitely be angry if treated with such disdain.
"Because I truly held him back."
"In this Tag Duel, after Yu Miao's turn ended, it should have been Ada's turn. But Ada can no longer duel, so it would revert to Kawaki's personal turn."
With Ada gone, the turn sequence would shift from "N" → "V".
After every turn end for Ishizu and Yu Miao, it would become Kawaki's turn next.
"I have no monsters or cards on my field to defend with."
"You Miao ended his turn, and Kawaki would certainly retaliate by attacking me."
"With only 800 Life Points left, I couldn't possibly withstand it."
"If the Orichalcos Seal were still present, I would end up like Ada, with my soul taken in the end."
You Miao's fusion with the Winged Dragon of Ra instantly killed Ada.
This prevented Ada from using her Cannon on Ishizu next turn, ensuring Ishizu's survival.
Afterwards, he even used the Winged Dragon of Ra's Tributing effect to remove the "Orichalcos Seal," all to force Ishizu out of the duel.
You Miao then bound Ada with the Shadow Game, coercing Kawaki to continue the duel.
Forcing Kawaki to agree, turning this duel into a 1v1.
After hearing the explanation, Mai Valentine understood everything. She hadn't expected You Miao to think so many steps ahead.
"From the very beginning, I actually became a burden." Ishizu's tone was complex.
Yu Miao's "Waboku" and "Bacon Saver" aside, if the Winged Dragon of Ra's Quick Effect had targeted Kawaki instead of Ada...
Perhaps he would have already secured victory.
"A duelist like You Miao truly isn't suited to having teammates." Mai Valentine whispered to herself.
Teammates were, in fact, a burden to You Miao.
Faced with a brutal Shadow Game, You Miao chose to face it alone, needing no assistance.
"..."
Come.
This duel must continue.
Kawaki looked at You Miao and said:
"Next, a 1v1 duel. I accept."
"If I win, you must return Ada."
You Miao smiled:
"Of course. A true Shadow Game is very fair."
The duel continues.
[You Miao: 6100 LP]
[Kawaki: 2000 LP]
"During the End Phase, the Winged Dragon of Ra is sent to the Graveyard." You Miao sighed, sending the bratty Sun God back to the Graveyard.
You Miao's field and hand were now completely empty!
It's Kawaki's turn.
Due to the Winged Dragon of Ra's effect, Kawaki's field was also cleared, but he still had cards in hand.
"Spell Card, 'Pot of Greed'." Kawaki chose to replenish his monster cards.
A glimmer shone in Kawaki's eyes. He had found his path to victory.
He had "Monster Reborn" in hand. Kawaki recalled the Winged Dragon of Ra's power. What if he used "Monster Reborn" to revive the God?
Could he make You Miao taste the same suffering Ada endured?
Just then, a voice echoed in Kawaki's mind.
—"You do not possess the qualification to control a God. Using 'Monster Reborn' to revive a God will only plunge you into a more terrible abyss."
Lord Dartz!
It was Lord Dartz!
That lord was watching his duel and had even offered advice.
Kawaki took a deep breath. He trusted Lord Dartz and abandoned the tactic of reviving the God.
"Spell Card, 'Unexpected Dai'!"
"Activate only when you control no monsters. I Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from my Deck."
"Come forth, the second 'Gladiator Beast Andal'."
Boom~
[Gladiator Beast Andal, 1900 ATK]
"Not done yet. Activate the Spell Card, 'Monster Reborn'."
"Use this card to revive 'Gladiator Beast Laquari' from my Graveyard!"
Ding~
[Gladiator Beast Bestiari, 1500 ATK]
I Normal Summon the monster card in my hand. Come forth, the final monster card.
[Gladiator Beast Murmillo, 800 ATK]
At this moment, three Gladiator Beasts assembled.
Gladiator Beasts possess not only the power to return to the Deck after battle but another power as well.
That is... Contact Fusion.
"Ahhhhh, Ada, I will definitely save you!"
"This Special Summon method does not require a Fusion Spell Card."
"By returning 3 'Gladiator Beast' monsters I control to the Deck, I can Special Summon from the Extra Deck."
Whoosh~
The three Gladiator Beasts interacted with each other, and under a returning force,
Bestiari, Murmillo, and Andal all returned to the Deck.
A brand-new Fusion Monster appeared.
[Gladiator Beast Nerokius, 2800 ATK, Winged Beast]
"This is my strongest monster." Kawaki declared with determination.
(End of Chapter)
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