Chapter 108: The Three Musketeers of New Doma
Chapter 108: The Three Musketeers of New Doma
You Xuan frowned slightly upon hearing the other party introduce themselves.
Are there also Three Musketeers in New Doma?
He had some impression of the original Three Musketeers of Doma: Rafiel, Ameruda, and Baron. Each of them was a force to be reckoned with. Among them, Rafiel was particularly notable for being one of the few to have defeated a King, an achievement that even the various bosses had failed to accomplish. He was a legend in the DM era.
However, those three had completely retired from the dueling world, and it was unlikely they would return to the fold. You Xuan wondered if these new Three Musketeers of Doma could even come close to their predecessors.
Since their opponent had suggested a two-on-one duel, there was no reason for You Xuan and Judai to refuse. After all, in a Game King duel, a two-on-one format meant double the resources, giving them an absolute advantage.
As their opponent had already declared that he wouldn't let them leave, it was clear that this would be a duel to the finish.
"Then, each of you will have 4000 LP, and we'll share the field and graveyard. I will have 8000 LP, which is the total of your combined life points," Xie Er explained. "We'll use the standard rules for a team battle."
The standard rules for a team battle meant that the two sides would be divided into two teams, with each team taking turns every other round. Additionally, the dueling partner had to change each time a team's turn came up.
Using this duel as an example, if this Doma Swordsman, Xie Er, took the first turn, the next turn would go to You Xuan, then back to Xie Er, followed by Judai, and so on.
During Kaiba's one-against-three duel, he had used a non-standard team rule called "Scramble Mode," which was an unofficial village rule. Although he had faced three opponents, each of the four duelists involved was considered their own team.
This meant that for every three turns his opponents took, Kaiba would only get one turn. Normally, this would have put him at a significant disadvantage, but Kaiba's extreme confidence had led him to choose this unconventional rule for the group duel.
However, there was a similar instance where Dartz single-handedly dueled against two Game King players, and he had also used this village rule. With one turn for Dartz and two turns for his opponents, he had still almost won, proving that he was an exceptionally skilled player.
Nevertheless, the two-on-one format gave You Xuan and Judai the advantage.
"Duel!" x3
[Judai, LP: 4000]
[You Xuan, LP: 4000]
[Sher, LP: 8000]
"I'll take the first turn! Draw!"
The random decision gave Judai the first turn.
"I summon 'Elemental HERO Bubbleman' in attack position!"
[Elemental HERO Bubbleman, ATK: 800]
Judai: "When Bubbleman is summoned while I have no other cards on my field, I get to draw two extra cards!" (Anime effect)
Bubbleman, Judai's trusty companion, was renowned for this unique anime effect, earning him the nickname "Greedy Hero." Drawing two extra cards whenever he was summoned gave Judai a significant advantage.
You Xuan currently had no interest in constructing an Elemental HERO deck in the Academy, but he had acquired Bubbleman for his own use. Even in the current meta, Bubbleman's utility extended beyond Elemental HERO decks, and he might find himself using this card in specific deck builds in the future.
"Now I activate the magic card 'Polymerization' from my hand!" Judai declared. "I fuse 'Elemental HERO Bubbleman' on the field with 'Elemental HERO Clayman' in my hand! Their solid bodies merge to form an impenetrable fortress—Fusion Summon!
"Elemental HERO Mudballman!"
Bubbleman and Clayman's figures disappeared into the vortex of fusion, and a column of water burst forth, giving birth to a solid, heavy body that landed on Judai's field, its crossed arms forming a formidable fortress.
[Elemental HERO Mudballman, DEF: 3000]
Although Mudballman was a common card, its defensive capabilities rivaled that of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, making it a decent opening defensive play.
He added the card he drew to his hand and slowly drew another card.
"Then, I first activate this card, turning this duel into a grand ritual dedicated to the true god—
—Field Spell, 'Orichalcos Barrier'!!!'
A greenish barrier spread out from his feet, with pillars of light shooting into the sky. Xie Er's eyes glowed green, and a hexagram appeared on his forehead, as if his entire body had burst into green flames.
Taken aback by this spectacle, Judai asked, "What's this?"
"It's a barrier for a Darkness Duel." You Xuan explained, "In this duel, the loser will have their soul extracted."
Since he had already explained the concept of duels being a matter of life and death to Judai, the young boy accepted this setting without much fuss. He remained silent, but his expression grew more solemn than usual.
"Whoa, for a student, you sure know a lot."
At that moment, the green aura that had lifted Xie Er's clothes finally subsided. After activating the barrier, his aura indeed grew stronger, as if he had borrowed more power from some unknown evil god.
Undoubtedly, he was much stronger than the previous thief, Keith.
However, Judai was also a powerful reincarnated soul, with top-notch destiny power. Even with the barrier's suppression, he might not be at a disadvantage.
"Indeed, the loser of this duel will have their soul offered as nourishment to the gods." Xie Er said calmly, "I Normal Summon 'Nephthys Guardian' in Attack Position."
A girl in golden armor appeared on the field, holding a golden broadsword and staring blankly. As soon as she landed, the mark of Orichalcos appeared on her forehead.
[Nephthys Guardian, ATK: 1400]
You Xuan raised an eyebrow.
So, a Nephthys deck did appear.
Could it be that his sincere prayer to the phoenix god statue earlier had been heard, and thus, a deliveryman had been guided to bring him this deck?
"Nephthys Guardian's effect activates." Xie Er continued, "I can destroy one card in my hand, and then Special Summon a Level 4 or lower 'Nephthys' monster from my hand.
So, I destroy one card in my hand and Special Summon 'Nephthys Guide' from my hand!"
One of the cards in his hand was burned to ashes by a flame effect, and a new figure appeared on the field—a girl with black skin and a golden helmet.
However, the mark of the hexagram also appeared on her forehead, and her eyes were hollow, like an empty puppet.
[Nephthys Guide, ATK: 600]
Xie Er then raised his arm again.
"Nephthys Guide's effect activates. I can tribute one monster on my field and this card to Special Summon 'Nephthys, the Phoenix God' from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard!
I tribute 'Nephthys Guide' and 'Nephthys Guardian'!
Ancient power, sleeping within the flames that consume all, awaken and bring me victory—
—Nephthys, the Phoenix God, descend!!!'
The dim sky suddenly turned fiery red, as if ignited by flames. Amidst the dazzling firelight, a brilliant radiance plunged through the burning clouds.
Bathing in the flames, the Phoenix God descended, its golden body shimmering in the scorching light, as if forged from flames themselves. Its eyes burned like stars, and its massive fiery wings traced a dazzling trajectory in the sky.
[Nephthys, the Phoenix God, ATK: 2400]
(End of Chapter)
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