Chapter 254: Bonds Can Bring Miracles
Chapter 254: Bonds Can Bring Miracles
Reverse Blockade!
In the blink of an eye, the Magic Neutralizer and the android, Sogar, who had just formed a blockade on You Xuan's field, found themselves transported to Amelda's side of the field. Although Angel O7 was absent, Amelda still had the Brain Giant, capable of negating the effects of all Light Attribute monsters.
"The Emissary of Creation is Light Attribute, and so is the Silent Magician. Moreover, if it's a Chaos-themed deck, then at least half of the monsters must be Light Attribute."
Kei seemed to be growing concerned for You Xuan.
"Doesn't that mean..."
"Hmph." Kaiba remained unfazed. "Watch."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted from Amelda to You Xuan.
You shouldn't be the kind of Duelist who's helpless in this situation, right?
"So this is 'fighting fire with fire,' huh? As expected of a legendary Duelist, impressive." You Xuan chuckled lightly. "Now, this is a real headache."
"Oh?" Amelda smiled.
"I can't see any sign of you being troubled."
"I truly am in a pinch." You Xuan laughed, "My turn, draw."
You Xuan drew a card and quickly scanned his hand, appearing to contemplate his options.
"Magic, Trap, and Light Attribute effects are all blocked. Quite a tricky situation indeed. Hmm, it seems I have no choice but to use 'that move.'"
Amelda furrowed his brows.
What's with this aura of 'You're forcing me to play my trump card'?
"Then, here I go." You Xuan drew out a card. "I tribute 'Magic Neutralizer' and 'Brain Giant' from Amelda's field as a Tribute Summon to Special Summon this powerful monster to your field!
Awakening from the lava in the abyss, a force of destruction and rebirth—
—Level 8, Lava Golem!"
Amelda's eyes widened in surprise.
Using my monsters as a tribute...
Lava flowed and engulfed the Neutralizer and the Brain Giant, causing them to vanish. A gigantic palm emerged from the surging lava, followed by an enormous burning body that loomed like a small mountain on Amelda's field.
[Lava Golem: ATK 3000]
Kei, who had been worried about You Xuan just a moment ago, couldn't help but gape.
What?!
Magic and Trap, double lockdown? Unable to activate effects? No problem.
Just eat it all up.
Amelda, feeling caged in, glanced at the huge chunk of monster on his field and twitched.
But he quickly forced a smile.
"Ahaha... Indeed, an interesting way to clear the field."
As expected of a legendary Duelist, his composure is unwavering.
"Indeed, this move breaks the Magic and Trap lockdown all at once." Amelda said, "However, this also means I now have a powerful monster with stats equivalent to the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which is a huge risk as well."
Indeed, the Lava Golem had an attack of 3000 and a defense of 2500, matching the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's stats exactly. It was apt to call it a monster with the power of the Blue-Eyes.
But You Xuan smiled, "He is my soul, my ace. As long as I need him, he will always return to my side."
As he spoke, he beckoned.
"Okay, now that you're full, come back."
The Lava Golem mumbled indistinctly and took huge strides back across the field to You Xuan's side.
Amelda: "???"
Wait, are you bluffing me? Is that even possible? You're telling me you can just feed it my monsters, pat its butt, and send it back? Did you come here just for the all-you-can-eat buffet?
Amelda was even more astonished to see that even the android, Sogar, followed the Lava Golem, patting its behind and quietly returning to You Xuan's field as well.
Magic Card - Owner's Mark.
_[All monsters' control return to their original controllers]_
"I see." Amelda finally understood, "So, the Lava Golem and the android originally belonged to you, hence the control returns to you."
With the return of the Lava Golem, the cage trapping Amelda disappeared. However, as he looked across the field, the Lava Golem had returned to You Xuan's field, but strangely, it wasn't trapped in a cage like his monsters had been.
That iron blockhead is pretty smart, huh? Guess the implication is that only my monsters go to jail?
"Amazing!" Kei exclaimed in admiration, "In an instant, he undid Amelda's powerful lockdown, and now he's left with only one monster. With this, if You Xuan launches an all-out attack, he wins this round! What a spectacular comeback, brother!"
"Hmph, not bad." Kaiba acknowledged, a slight smile appearing on his face, indicating his approval.
"Battle!" You Xuan declared, "First, the Lava Golem attacks 'Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer'."
The Lava Golem's fist descended, shattering Kycoo under the fiery impact.
_[Amelda: LP 3300 → LP 2200]_
When Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer was destroyed by battle and sent to the graveyard, all magic and trap cards on the field were also destroyed. However, with both players' backrows now empty, it made no difference.
"Android - Psychic Shockwave's direct attack!"
The android crossed its palms, gathering a ball of energy charged with psychic power, which then transformed into a shocking cannonblast laced with electricity.
"You Xuan wins!" Kei exclaimed.
"Not yet." Amelda smiled, "I'm a tough one too. I can use the effect of 'Morphing Jar' from my hand. This card can be Special Summoned from either player's hand during their Battle Phase, and I regain 1000 Life Points!"
He revealed the card in his hand.
"Special Summon 'Morphing Jar'!"
_[Morphing Jar: DEF 1300]_
_[Amelda: LP 2200 → LP 3200]_
The psychic shockwave shattered the Morphing Jar into fragments, but just before its demise, it granted Amelda a small lifeline, restoring 1000 Life Points. This meant that You Xuan's lethal combo only dealt a measly 100 points of damage, leaving Amelda unscathed.
"What a pity, it was so close." Amelda smiled.
"Indeed. Then, the Battle Phase ends." You Xuan stated, "I activate the magic card 'Advanced Draw', tributing a Level 8 or higher monster to draw two cards from my deck.
I tribute 'Lava Golem' and draw two cards."
The Lava Golem's body dissolved into flames, and You Xuan drew from his deck.
Amelda stared blankly.
Who was it that just mentioned an ace and a soul?
And you treat your soul like this?
After drawing, You Xuan revealed another card from his hand, "Equip Magic 'Computer Amplifier' to 'Android - Psychic Shockwave'.
This way, my Trap Cards won't be affected by Sogar's Trap-blocking effect."
Amelda frowned, "So, I'm the only one who can't use traps now?"
"It would seem so."
You Xuan smiled and drew a few more cards.
"Then, I'll set three cards in my backrow and end my turn."
(End of Chapter)
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