Chapter 293: Unaware of How to Lose
Chapter 293: Unaware of How to Lose
As the words left You Xuan's mouth, the trio of beastmen suspected they had heard wrong.
All three of them together?
Did this guy mean that he was confident in taking on all three of them at once, despite their combined resources?
"Interesting," Beastman B sneered. "We've long heard of the arrogance of human Duelists, but I never expected it to reach such extremes. Well then, if you're so eager to meet your end, we brothers will grant your wish today."
"Let's save time and get this over with quickly. We'll use the free-for-all rules," You Xuan said as he put on his Duel Disk.
The three beastmen were even more taken aback. Free-for-all rules meant that each of them would take a turn, and only then would it be You Xuan's turn. This way, they not only had a threefold resource advantage but also a threefold turn advantage.
In their understanding, even a top-tier expert would have no chance of winning under such a huge disadvantage, right?
Beastman A said, "Since you're so eager to meet your maker, we'll oblige. Each of us will have 4000 LP, giving us a combined 12000 LP. As for you, you'll have to make do with just 4000 LP."
You Xuan waved his hand dismissively. "No need. 4000 LP is sufficient for me. In exchange, you three will also share a total of 4000 LP." He added, "As I said, let's make this quick and efficient."
He wanted to finish them off before the reinforcements arrived and hopefully continue his undercover work. If he succeeded in eliminating everyone who had seen through his identity, this infiltration could still be a success.
The three beastmen exchanged glances.
To face off against three opponents alone and forgo even the advantage of higher life points—with a threefold resource disadvantage, 4000 LP would be as fragile as thin paper! It was the first time they had seen someone so eager to rush to their demise.
"It seems we've been greatly underestimated," Beastman A huffed.
"Then let's show this human Duelist the might of us, the chosen God Messengers!" Beastman B declared.
"Duel!" they all shouted in unison.
God Messenger Trio: LP 4000 each
You Xuan: LP 4000
"I take the first turn. Draw!"
Beastman B drew his card first and then smiled coldly. "Heh, I activate this Magic Card, 'Unity of the Tribe.' As long as only one monster race exists in our graveyards, all monsters of that race on the field gain 800 ATK."
He paused for a moment before adding, "Of course, since we share a graveyard as a team, this boost applies to all monsters of that race on our side of the field. Now, I activate the Magic Card 'Hand Destruction'! All players discard their hands and then draw the same number of cards."
The four Duelists simultaneously discarded their hands and drew the same number of cards from their Decks.
"Then, I Normal Summon 'Bloody Axe Demon'!"
Bloody Axe Demon: ATK 1900
The bloody demon, wielding a giant axe, bared its teeth and glared at You Xuan, letting out an incoherent roar as if seeking to take revenge for its companion, which had been silenced and destroyed earlier.
"Of course," Beastman B continued in a deep voice, "all the cards we discarded to the graveyard are Beast-Warrior-Type monsters. Therefore, Bloody Axe Demon gains an additional 800 ATK!"
Bloody Axe Demon: ATK 1900 → ATK 2700
"I set two cards and end my turn. But, during the End Phase, the effect of 'Dark Scorpion Lion' in the graveyard activates! When this card is sent to the graveyard, during the End Phase of that turn, send 1 Beast, Beast-Warrior, or Winged-Beast-Type monster from your hand or field to the graveyard, and Special Summon this card from the graveyard."
He sent one card from his hand to the graveyard.
"Sending another Beast-Warrior-Type monster to the graveyard! Behold, the strongest Beast-Warrior granted to us by the God Religion—Dark Scorpion Lion, I summon you!"
Its body resembled flowing sand at dusk, its wings were painted with ink-like darkness, its head resembled that of a lion, and its tail was long and deadly like a scorpion's.
"Of course, the Dark Scorpion Lion, being a Beast-Warrior-Type as well, gains a boost under the effect of 'Unity of the Tribe'!"
[Dark Scorpion Lion, ATK 2300 -> ATK 3100]
"Right off the bat, you're facing monsters with 2700 and 3100 ATK, and the Scorpion Lion can be revived as many times as it's taken down by discarding Beast-Warriors from my hand."
Beastman A laughed.
"Looks like you're in good shape."
"Hahaha, of course! We can't let this human Duelist underestimate us." Beastman B gloated.
Beastman C chimed in, "This kid's all talk. He's probably scared witless and regretting his decision right about now. Hahaha!"
"Indeed, it's terrifying." You Xuan chuckled lightly, "So, which one of you is up next?"
Beastman Trio: "..."
A brief silence ensued before Beastman A spoke up, "Alright, I'll go this time. My turn, Draw!"
He drew a card, a smirk forming on his face.
"Hehe, I also activate this card - the Continuous Magic Card, 'Unity of the Tribe'!"
A second 'Unity of the Tribe' appeared in the trio's back row.
"The effects of 'Unity of the Tribe' can be stacked, so the two Beast-Warriors on the field gain another boost in attack!"
[Bloody Axe Demon, ATK 2700 -> ATK 3500]
[Dark Scorpion Lion, ATK 3100 -> ATK 3900]
"Then I Normal Summon 'Unicorn Beast'! Of course, being a Beast-Warrior-Type as well, it gains a total boost of 1600 ATK!" Beastman A exclaimed.
[Unicorn Beast, ATK 1800 -> ATK 3400]
"To be safe, I'll also activate this Magic Card, 'Light of Seal Sword'!"
A sword of light descended from the heavens, forming a seal-like barrier on You Xuan's field, blocking the entire area.
"Using your turn as the calculation, your monsters won't be able to attack for three turns." Beastman A smirked, "Hehe, since it's a free-for-all, that means three of your turns, or nine of our turns."
"With 'Light of Seal Sword,' you'll be sealed for twelve turns in total." Beastman C added with a sinister smile, "Are you starting to regret your inflated ego now?"
You Xuan sighed, "Oh dear, with nearly 4000 ATK monsters and my attacks sealed, it seems I won't be able to Duel at all."
"Hahaha, exactly! But don't think it ends here."
Beastman B drew another card, his smile turning sinister.
Trap Card: "Dimensional Wall." A trap that redirects battle damage to the opponent.
Even if the opponent managed to break through the seal's blockade, the dimensional wall's rebound would be extremely deadly in a 4000 LP environment. If used properly, it could take out the opponent in one shot.
It was an impenetrable setup.
"Hehe, I set a card in the back row. End turn." Beastman B declared.
"If you're surprised now, you haven't seen anything yet." Beastman A laughed, "I activate the Trap Card, 'Side Effect'! Draw one to three cards from your Deck, and for each card drawn, I regain 2000 LP."
"This is your proposed free-for-all rule, so you should understand that teammates are also considered opponents."
Beastman A paused briefly before continuing with a cold smile, "Therefore, I can choose anyone to receive this effect. Let me see..."
He pointed to his remaining teammate, Beastman C.
"I choose you!"
(End of Chapter)
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