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Chapter 335: Battle for the Title of Academy King?
Chapter 335: Battle for the Title of Academy King?
"Duel!" x2
[You Xuan: LP 4000]
[Marufuji Ryo: LP 4000]
"I'll go first and draw," You Xuan declared.
"I'll set a monster in face-down defense mode, then set a card and end my turn," Marufuji said.
"My turn, draw!" Marufuji drew a card from his deck.
"I activate the magic card, 'Time Capsule.' I can select a card from my deck and exclude it from playing face-down. During my second preparation phase after this card's activation, I can add that card to my hand." Marufuji explained the effect of the card.
The Golden Chest and Time Capsule were once powerful cards in the early days of Duel Monsters, but now they are considered slow and outdated. In the past, they were restricted due to their immense power. Despite requiring two turns, the effect was akin to a universal search, making it a favorite among players.
Unlike modern duels where the outcome is often decided within a single turn, early Duel Monsters games rarely featured OTKs. It was common for players to end their turn without playing any cards due to a lack of options. A two-turn delay for card searching was a small price to pay.
Marufuji selected a card from his deck and placed it face-down into the Time Capsule. The capsule closed, emitting a golden light before sinking into the ground and vanishing from sight.
Hmm, thought You Xuan. Although I can't see what card Marufuji searched for with Time Capsule, it's most likely the magic card "Power Bond."
Power Bond was an exclusive fusion magic card for Machine-type monsters, doubling the attack strength of the fused monster.
In the anime, Marufuji often started his duels with Time Capsule, and the card he chose was always Power Bond.
"Wow, look over there! Isn't that Caesar?" exclaimed one of the onlookers.
"Yeah, I think it is! And his opponent... Isn't that the one they call 'Yellow'?" replied another.
A group of students happened to be passing by, apparently academy students visiting Dueling City during their break. They were astonished to stumble upon two of the academy's most renowned figures right there in the city.
The master of the yellow attire facing off against the academy's Caesar! This duel seemed to be a battle for the title of the academy's king!
"Record this! Quick, someone record it!" one of the students urged.
A few students quickly gathered around, knowing that regardless of the outcome, this duel would go viral back at school. It was sure to be one of the most talked-about duels.
"Then I activate the magic card, 'Greed Jar.' I draw two cards," Marufuji announced. After drawing, he paused, his eyes scanning You Xuan's backrow cards.
Although they had never dueled before, Marufuji had watched many of You Xuan's duels. He knew that his opponent excelled at trap card strategies, so the backrow was likely to be a threat.
"I activate the quick-play magic card, 'Whirlwind,' to destroy all magic and trap cards on the field. Your set card is destroyed," Marufuji declared, confident in his move.
A black cyclone swept up You Xuan's set card, and a lightning bolt struck it down, shattering the trap card into pieces.
You Xuan's lips curved up slightly at the corners. "The card you destroyed was Trap Card 'Fake Mark.' When this card is destroyed by a card effect, I draw one card. If it's destroyed by my opponent's magic card effect, I draw two cards instead."
Marufuji nodded, realizing the strategy behind his opponent's move. "So, I walked right into your trap."
"Since your quick-play magic card, 'Whirlwind,' destroyed my trap card, I draw two cards," You Xuan said as he drew from his deck.
"I special summon 'Cyber Dragon'!" You Xuan proclaimed.
[Cyber Dragon: ATK 2100]
A legendary monster, the core of the electronic flow, a mechanical dragon surrounded by crackling electricity appeared on You Xuan's field, its steel body coiling protectively around Marufuji.
"Although Cyber Dragon is a five-star monster, it can be special summoned from the hand if there is a monster on your opponent's field and no monsters on yours," You Xuan explained.
Marufuji waved his hand, signaling his next move. "Cyber Dragon, attack the face-down monster!"
The Cyber Dragon opened its mouth, unleashing a spiral of golden flames accompanied by a surge of electricity. The face-down monster was flipped over, revealing a tiny frog with a glowing halo, which was instantly shattered by the torrent of light.
"I'll set a card and end my turn," he added.
The onlooking students, eagerly recording the duel, began their enthusiastic commentary: "As expected of Caesar, he immediately summons a high-level monster, clearing the field while fortifying his own defenses. What a brilliant first move!"
The students beside them nodded in agreement: "A well-rounded first turn, both offensive and defensive. Perfect!"
You Xuan remained silent.
Interestingly, Marufuji's opening hand was identical to the one he had when he first faced Judai. Back then, the renowned commentator, Four-Dimensional Calculus, had made a similar observation.
"Cyber Dragon, a high-level monster that can be summoned so quickly—it's impressive. That must be your trump card?" You Xuan said with a smile.
Marufuji returned the smile and glanced up at the Cyber Dragon guarding him. "It's my friend."
As if understanding his words, the Cyber Dragon nodded slightly.
Of course, it was common knowledge that Marufuji's Cyber Dragon was a spirit.
"I've witnessed your duels before, the battles of 'Caesar'," You Xuan continued, "Respecting your opponent and accounting for every possibility, you showcase the strong bond between yourself and your monsters, and grant your opponents a dignified defeat with the Cyber Dragon's ultimate form.
This is your style of dueling, and the reason why Caesar is so formidable."
You Xuan paused, his eyes narrowing contemplatively. "Well, if you can keep winning like this, that would be ideal."
Marufuji was taken aback for a moment, not quite grasping his meaning, but he replied, "As long as I stay true to my dueling style and beliefs, even if I lose to a formidable opponent, I won't have any regrets."
"Haha, indeed," You Xuan laughed.
He smiled mysteriously, choosing not to elaborate further.
"My turn, draw!" You Xuan declared. "During the preparation phase, the effect of 'Yellow Spring Frog' in the graveyard activates. As long as I don't have a 'Yellow Spring Frog' on my field, this card can be Special Summoned from the graveyard."
A holy light descended, and the tiny frog with angelic wings and a halo on its head returned to You Xuan's field.
"Then, I'll use 'Yellow Spring Frog' as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon!"
You Xuan raised his hand, and a green storm swept up, countless wind blades whirled around, as if a wind army was welcoming the arrival of their general.
"I summon the Wind Emperor—Raiza!"
"When Wind Emperor—Raiza is successfully summoned, I can return one card on the field to the top of the deck," You Xuan explained. "I choose to return 'Cyber Dragon' to the top of your deck."
The green storm engulfed the Cyber Dragon, and the metallic body disappeared, turning into a beam of golden light that flew back to the top of Marufuji's deck.
"Now, Wind Emperor—Raiza, attack directly!"
The green wind blades swept through the entire field, even cutting through the ground. The storm passed over Marufuji, causing him to stagger.
"Marufuji: LP 4000 → LP 1600"
The students watching the duel stirred with excitement.
"The master of the yellow attire takes the first round!"
One of the students was providing a live commentary.
"Even Caesar is being suppressed!" another student exclaimed.
However, Marufuji remained undaunted. After the wind blades passed, he straightened his posture and smiled. "As expected of the power of an ultra-rare Emperor, that was indeed an effective attack."
"Now, I activate the magic card, 'Treasure of Heaven and Earth,'" You Xuan announced. "During the turn I perform an Advanced Summon, I can draw two cards from my deck. However, the drawn cards cannot be used this turn, and I must place at least one card face-down if possible." (Original card effect)
You Xuan drew two cards.
"I'll set two cards and end my turn."
(End of Chapter)
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