Chapter 338: Defense Against Flash!
Chapter 338: Defense Against Flash!
Ryouta Marufuji breathed a sigh of relief.
Somehow, he had managed to scrape through that turn.
Having two Cyber Twin Dragons removed from the field in one turn was painful. The continuous deck rebound from the Wind Emperor set, coupled with the aggressive assault of the Yellow Spring Frog and the Emperor combination, made even him break a sweat.
In fact, Marufuji had felt it long before that, to some extent, You Xuan was a Duelist who took a path starkly different from his own.
Marufuji pursued a Dueling style that adhered to his principles, prioritizing maintaining his own pace over the pursuit of victory. Overall, he was a Duelist who valued the process more than the outcome.
You Xuan, on the other hand, was the exact opposite. His Duels were derived from a formula that presupposed victory, and he was indifferent to the means as long as he won. Even if the tactics weren't flashy or lacked the much-touted heavy-hitter showdown that contemporary Duelists craved, it didn't matter to him.
For him, the outcome clearly outweighed the process.
Well, if, on top of achieving "victory," he could also enjoy the process, that would be even better.
Marufuji didn't believe his path was superior to others, nor did he intend to change. In his view, his conviction in his path was also his strength as a Duelist, and regardless of his opponent's tactics or strategies, he would remain true to himself.
As long as he stayed steadfast on his path, his Deck would respond to him. Whether or not he could win after that didn't matter.
"My turn, draw!"
Marufuji declared.
"And during this turn's preparation phase, it's my second preparation phase after the activation of 'Time Capsule.' According to its effect, 'Time Capsule' is destroyed, and I can add the card that was removed from play when it was activated to my hand."
A vortex appeared on the ground, and the Time Capsule emerged like an otherworldly coffin, slowly opening. The card that had been slumbering within returned to Marufuji's hand.
Of course, everyone knew what Kaiser hid in his Time Capsule, just as everyone knew that President Kaiba's set card was Fusion.
"Then I activate the magic card, 'Pot of Greed,' and both players draw three cards from their Decks."
After drawing, he seemed to quickly make up his mind and revealed three more cards from his hand.
"I activate the magic card, 'Monster Reborn'!" Marufuji revealed his second Monster Reborn, "I can revive any monster from the graveyard!
The monster I will revive is this card—
—Proto-Cyber Dragon, attack!"
Proto-Cyber Dragon, ATK: 1100
"And at this moment, I activate the quick-play magic card, 'Summon Burst'!" Marufuji continued, "When your opponent has a monster on their field and you successfully Special Summon a monster with 1500 ATK or less, you can Special Summon as many of that monster with the same name as possible from your hand, Deck, or graveyard.
However, as a cost, your opponent can also choose a face-up monster they control and Special Summon as many of that monster with the same name as possible."
"I have 'Thunder Emperor - Zaborg' on my field," You Xuan stated, "but I don't have any more copies in my Deck."
The Emperor was an extremely rare series in this world, and generally, only one copy was included in a build, so he only had one.
Onlookers from the Yellow Dormitory: "Kaiser just Special Summoned Proto-Cyber Dragon, so according to Ground Collapse's effect, he can Special Summon two more Proto-Cyber Dragons from his Deck."
"You fool, did you forget the effect of 'Proto-Cyber Dragon'?" A student from the Blue Dormitory reminded them.
Indeed, the next moment, Marufuji Ryouta revealed three cards in one breath.
"I specially summon these three cards from my graveyard and deck!
Appear now, Special Summon three Cyber Dragons together!!!
[Cyber Dragon, ATK: 2100] x3
Then I activate the spell card, 'Power Bond'! Using the Fusion Material Monsters from my hand and field, I Fusion Summon a Machine-type monster!" Marufuji shouted, "I fuse the 'Proto-Cyber Dragon' on the field, treated as a 'Cyber Dragon', with the other two 'Cyber Dragons'!
Evolve into the ultimate form, the final evolution of the Cyber Dragon, descend in your strongest form!"
Marufuji raised his arms high.
"Fusion Summon! Cyber End Dragon!!!
As if tearing through the boundaries of space, a three-headed steel dragon descended from the digital world, accompanied by the roaring friction of mechanical parts! Enormous in size, every inch of its armored body seemed to roll with electrical currents, its silver armor flashing in the currents like a flowing galaxy.
[Cyber End Dragon, ATK: 4000]
"Double the ATK of this Machine-type monster summoned by 'Power Bond'!"
[Cyber End Dragon, ATK: 4000 -> ATK: 8000]
"It's here!"
The students present and those watching the live broadcast from the academy couldn't help but get excited.
"Kaiser's signature move, the 8000 ATK Cyber End Dragon!"
"So strong, it's a legendary monster!"
With an attack of 8000, it was an unattainable barrier for most ordinary duelists. Now, this three-headed steel dragon was the very embodiment of power!
"Battle!" Marufuji shouted, "Cyber End Dragon, attack 'Thunder Emperor - Zaborg'!
Eternal Evolution Shockwave!!!"
The three mechanical mouths of the End Dragon opened wide, like pitch-black cannon barrels, as they began to charge up! Rampaging energy, like violent lightning, spun and collided wildly inside the dragon's heads, emitting an ear-piercing roar.
With an attack of 8000, the extreme violence of its output meant instant annihilation with just a graze.
"Power-bonded Cyber End Dragon, this is your ace in the hole, so strong!"
You Xuan nodded in acknowledgment, showing respect to his opponent, or at least what he considered respect.
Then, with a wave of his hand, a card flipped over, and in that instant, endless dazzling light burst forth from it!
Such immense and dazzling power caused everyone present to be momentarily blinded, forcing them to raise their arms to shield themselves and squint to identify the card.
Marufuji also raised his arm to shield himself, his face grim as he said, "This power, that card... Could it be...?"
"Indeed."
Donning a pair of sunglasses at some point, You Xuan nonchalantly blocked the glare, unlike the others who were struggling to shield their eyes. Having prepared for the flash, he stood calmly in the face of the bright light, the dazzling reflection dancing on his pitch-black lenses.
He spoke casually, "Trap Card, Sacred Shield - Reflective Force.
When an opponent's monster declares an attack..."
He extended his hand, slowly sweeping it across Kaiser's impressive lineup of "Cyber Dragon", "Cyber End Dragon", and "Cyber Barrier Dragon".
"...destroy all Attack Position monsters your opponent controls!"
(End of Chapter)
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