Chapter 222: Bouncing Back
Chapter 222: Bouncing Back
The Demon Bishop's expression turned grim as his opponent's strategy became clear. Now he understood why his opponent had chosen to employ a "Man-Made Man - Psychic Oppressor" as a trap to seal away a monster, only to then bring out a bunch of Red Pit cards, a seemingly contradictory move.
If it had simply been a trap to seal away the monster, it would have caused inconvenience to both sides, forcing a direct confrontation. Just as the Demon Bishop had thought, the inability to use traps would affect both sides equally, and the next turn could still be fought.
However, the moment the "Computer Amplifier" helmet was placed on Soga, the nature of the duel changed. The scene transformed from a stalemate with no traps allowed to a one-sided trap suppression, as if one side had been deprived of their right to fight in the shadows.
"So, I'm only allowed to fall into pits, not dig them myself?" The Demon Bishop gritted his teeth, his gaze fixed on the Man-Made Man standing across from him with his arms crossed. "Damn it! As the bane of traps in the mortal realm, how dare you collude with the denizens of the shadow realm! Such underhanded tactics!"
"I'll end my turn by placing one more card face-down in the backrow." Yu Xuan spoke softly.
"Alright, your move."
"Hmph, my turn. Draw." The Demon Bishop said in a low voice.
"The combination of the Man-Made Man and the Computer Amplifier does put me at an absolute disadvantage when it comes to trap seals. And that face-down card of yours is most likely another powerful trap that will hinder my ability to deploy and attack.
But, Mu Da!" The Demon Bishop's eyes flashed with a scarlet light. "I am the Demon Bishop, a powerful entity among the noble demon race. If you think that such a simple formation will leave me helpless, you greatly underestimate me.
I activate the magic card, 'Apostle of Extinguishment'! Destroy one face-up Magic or Trap Card on the field and banish it from the game. If the destroyed card was a Trap Card, also banish all other cards with the same name from both players' decks!"
He pointed at the face-down card on Yu Xuan's backrow. "Destroy that card!"
A sword light flashed, cleaving the face-down card in two. In that instant, the Demon Bishop clearly saw that the card was Magic Cylinder!
"That was close." Dark Bishop sneered, "If I had taken damage from Magic Cylinder in this situation... Hmm?"
His expression changed as he noticed something. Just before the image of the Magic Cylinder dissipated, it was suddenly engulfed in a golden light, transforming into a different card altogether.
"Trap Card, 'Fake Trap'. When another Trap Card I control is destroyed, this card is destroyed instead." Yu Xuan smiled, "Now that you know about that, yes, this one is the 'Magic Cylinder'. So, what will you do now?"
"Damn it..." The Demon Bishop clenched his teeth in frustration. That arrogant attitude and smirk were infuriating, and to make matters worse, he didn't seem to have any other tricks up his sleeve.
"Very well, I activate the magic card 'Treasure of the Oppressed'! When my opponent draws cards outside of their Draw Phase, I draw 2 cards." (Original Card) The Demon Bishop drew from his deck.
"Now, at this moment, due to the effect of 'Strike While the Iron is Hot'," Yu Xuan explained, "when my opponent draws cards outside of their Draw Phase, I also draw 2 cards."
The Demon Bishop drew with a sullen expression, but his eyes soon lit up again.
"Hahahaha! I've said it before, I am the Dark Demon Bishop, unlike those lowly demons you've faced before." The Bishop declared, "Traps are useless against me!
I activate the magic card, 'Localized Hurricane'! Return all face-down Magic and Trap Cards on the field to their owners' hands!"
A green hurricane swept up the "Magic Cylinder" in the backrow, sending it soaring into the air and transforming it into a golden light that returned to Yu Xuan's hand.
Yu Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
Localized Hurricane... Yet another excellent card unseen by the outside world.
Of course, Localized Hurricane could only affect face-down Magic and Trap Cards, while Hurricane could affect all such cards, regardless of their position. Clearly, Hurricane was the superior card, which was why it was a banned card, unlike Localized Hurricane.
However, this presented no significant problem. Whether he needed to use it or not, it was always a good idea to keep a copy of a good card for himself. Alternatively, he could submit it to the laboratory, publish a paper on it, and earn some research funds.
Yu Xuan retrieved the Magic Cylinder that had been inserted into the Duel Disk and smiled faintly.
"Your card is quite useful, but after this duel, it will be mine."
"With that, the traps are cleared." The Demon Bishop sneered, "Now, I'll take care of you in one go. First, the continuous magic card, 'Water Barrier'! Once per turn, if there are no monsters on your field, you can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower WATER-attribute monster from your hand."
He drew a card from his hand.
"I Special Summon the Level 4 'Poison Root King'!"
[Poison Root King: ATK 1500]
"Then I activate the magic card 'Magical Flowerpot'! Send the continuous magic card from my field to the graveyard and draw 2 cards." (Original Effect)
The Demon Bishop sent the continuous magic card he had just used to the graveyard and drew two more cards.
"And now, due to the effect of 'Strike While the Iron is Hot'," Yu Xuan said with a smile, "I draw two more cards."
"Thank you, boss, for the Pot of Greed. You're too kind."
The Bishop continued, "Then I activate the magic card 'Demon Sanctuary'! Special Summon a 'Metal Devil Token' to the field!"
[Metal Devil Token: ATK 0]
"Then I'll use the token as a Tribute for an Advanced Summon!" The Demon Bishop raised his hand, "Behold, my ace monster, awakened from the ancient icy seal—
"I summon the Level 6 Frost Arm Dragon!"
A chilling wind blew as a majestic figure emerged from the mist, resembling a moving iceberg. Its massive body was covered in thick ice, shimmering with a crystalline glow.
A slight curve formed at the edge of Yu Xuan's mouth.
"This card is not bad either."
Although he himself couldn't make much use of it, the Frost Arm Dragon was the monster with the highest attack power that could be summoned with a single tribute in the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! card pool, and it was a noble pure-blooded beast with no negative side effects.
In the eyes of today's outside duelists, it was undoubtedly an ultra-rare and extremely valuable big monster.
"Indeed, indeed, Mr. Bishop has quite a collection. This trip is truly worthwhile."
"Then I activate the magic card, 'Double Attack'! Discard a monster from your hand, then select a monster on your field with a lower level than the discarded monster. This turn, it can perform a second attack.
I discard the Level 6 'Amphibious Beast' from my hand, so Poison Root King can attack twice this turn."
A magical ripple of water enveloped the Poison Root King, covering its entire body.
"Go! First, have 'Frost Arm Dragon' attack 'Man-Made Man - Psychic Oppressor'!"
The Frost Arm Dragon opened its maw, and a vortex of icy crystals blasted forth. In an instant, the Man-Made Man, Soga, was frozen solid by the frigid air and shattered into pieces of rubble as the dragon flicked its tail.
Soga was frustrated. Damn it, on his rare first appearance, he failed to secure a kill once again.
[Yu Xuan: LP 4000 -> LP 3800]
This was the first time the Demon Bishop had managed to touch Yu Xuan's life points since the start of the duel, finally breaking through his opponent's defenses.
The Bishop regained a bit of confidence.
"Now, 'Poison Root King' will attack 'Jet Machine Man'!"
The Poison Root King leaped forward, its black claws aiming for the anthropomorphic little jet. But the little jet was fearless, its eyes even carrying a hint of contempt.
Just as the Poison Root King's claws were about to strike, countless specks of light converged in front of the jet, taking on the shape of a binocular tube.
Magic Cylinder!
"What!?!" exclaimed the Demon Bishop.
"Why? Didn't that card get sent back to your hand?"
"Damn it! I blew it up and then blew it away, and you still have it?! How is that possible?!"
"It's the effect of Jet Machine Man," Yu Xuan explained. "When this card is selected as an attack target by an opponent's monster, its controller can activate a Trap Card from their hand."
"Activating a Trap Card from the hand."
The Bishop's expression twisted as he glared at the anthropomorphic jet with a look that could kill.
"So, you're also in cahoots with the underworld, eh? You don't seem like it with those bushy eyebrows and big eyes!"
"The effect of Magic Cylinder negates the attack and inflicts damage to the opponent equal to the attacking monster's attack value."
"Waaahhh!"
The Poison Root King's claw struck the Magic Cylinder, causing the Bishop to tear open and fall backward.
[Demon Bishop: LP 1550 -> LP 50]
"Ugh, damn it!"
With only 50 LP remaining, he was locked into a perilous situation. This attack not only caused the Bishop excruciating pain but also left him trembling with fear.
If he had summoned the 1600 ATK Aquaeria instead of the Poison Root King, he would have defeated himself by now.
He looked at Yu Xuan with suspicion.
Even this card was a pitfall that couldn't be blown away.
"But now that you've used your Magic Cylinder, 'Double Attack' still allows Poison Root King to perform a second attack this turn!
Poison Root King, attack Jet Machine Man again!" the Bishop shouted angrily.
Yu Xuan smiled slightly.
"In that case, Jet Machine Man, activate your effect once more." He said, "When this card is selected as an attack target, activate a Trap Card from my hand."
Demon Bishop: "!?"
"Doesn't this effect have a once-per-turn limitation? And you still have another Trap in your hand?!?"
His eyes widened as he asked, "Could it be another Magic Cylinder?"
He thought it was ridiculous.
If his opponent could pull out another Magic Cylinder, he would call the police right now.
"No, no." Yu Xuan chuckled. "What are the odds of that happening?
The Trap Card I'm about to activate from my hand is this one—Enemy Controller."
The Trap Card appeared before him.
"When your opponent declares an attack, Special Summon 1 monster from your hand. Your opponent's monster must attack that monster." (Original Effect)
"It's not Magic Cylinder."
Hearing this, the Bishop instinctively breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, his opponent seemed to have some scruples and didn't play another Magic Cylinder.
Wait a moment, Special Summoning a monster from the hand? That means...
"Special Summon 'Magical Mirror Sage: Limit Reflector.'"
Yu Xuan revealed the only monster card he had in his hand.
[Magical Mirror Sage: Limit Reflector, ATK 1700]
Yu Xuan explained, "When this card is attacked by an opponent's monster while in attack position, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the attacking monster's attack value."
Demon Bishop: "..."
What?!?!
The Bishop donned a mask of agony, his face contorting with shock, despair, and anger—all these emotions simultaneously converging on the mask, as if encapsulating the hardships of his life.
What the hell?!
A humanoid Magic Cylinder?!
"Therefore, activate the effect of the Magical Mirror Sage." Yu Xuan waved his hand lightly, "Once again, reflect the damage from your own attack back at you."
The Magical Mirror Sage spun with its palms, using the mirror on its chest to take the hit. But the energy was instantly absorbed by the mirror and reflected back as a golden beam that shot toward the Demon Bishop.
"Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!"
[Demon Bishop: LP 50 -> LP 0]
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
