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Chapter 347: Schemes in the Shadows
Chapter 347: Schemes in the Shadows
"So, You Xuan now has all six puzzle cards," Marufuji Ryo commented.
"Yeah," You Xuan acknowledged. "Sorry for taking away your opportunity."
Marufuji Ryo shook his head with a smile. "Not at all. We're competitors, after all. The path of a Duelist is one that we forge with our own hands. You won fair and square, so it's only right that you advance first."
He paused, a confident gleam in his eye. "But I certainly don't plan on giving up. I'll quickly win the last two puzzle cards I need and join you on the finals stage. We'll face each other again then."
"Sounds good," You Xuan said with a smile. "But even when we get there, I won't go easy on you."
"I wouldn't expect anything less," Marufuji Ryo replied, waving his hand as if to dismiss the notion. Knowing he was now missing a puzzle card, he needed to win at least two more consecutive duels, and time was of the essence.
As he turned to leave, however, Marufuji Ryo hesitated, as if something had suddenly occurred to him.
"By the way," he said, turning back to face You Xuan, "did you also develop the 'Chimeratech Fortress Dragon' card because you were certain of its potential?" There was a hint of hesitation in his voice as he asked the question.
You Xuan nodded. "Of course."
Marufuji Ryo fell silent, deep in thought.
The Chimeratech Fortress Dragon—it was a card he rarely used, but he did possess it. Yet, despite having it for so long, he had completely failed to notice that this monster had other developmental branches.
Perhaps this was the difference in talent...
In the anime, the original Chimeratech Fortress Dragon didn't require Fusion Magic to perform a fusion. Its attack power was 0, but it couldn't be destroyed in battle, and it inflicted no battle damage on the controller.
Its effect allowed it to attack the opponent's monsters using the number of Fusion Material monsters. Although the attacks seemed meaningless, each attack declaration could inflict 400 points of damage on the opponent.
In other words, if you used ten monsters as Fusion Material and performed a ten-hit combo, you could instantly deal 4,000 points of damage and achieve a one-hit kill.
Hmm... But based on my experience, it doesn't seem as powerful as the modified version You Xuan has... No, saying it's powerful isn't quite right; it's more about messing with your opponent's mindset.
Although it's technically Electron Dragon's Fusion Monster, in reality, it's an Electron Dragon killer. It directly steals your opponent's monsters, performing a fusion without losing any of your own monsters or incurring any costs. Even now, recalling the duel they'd just had, Marufuji Ryo felt a twinge of frustration.
It was as if the card was an inside job within the Electron Dragon family.
Such a devious Electron Dragon... It was truly...
"...Do you have any more of those 'Chimeratech Fortress Dragon' cards?" Marufuji Ryo finally asked, unable to contain his curiosity any longer.
"I'd like to buy one," he added.
You Xuan couldn't help but laugh.
If you can't beat them, join them, huh?
But it was only natural for Marufuji Ryo to think that way, given his position.
First of all, this was a completely new fusion form of Electron Dragon. As a specialist in Electron Dragon cards, he couldn't accept having a monster from the same family that he didn't possess.
Secondly, the Chimeratech Fortress Dragon wasn't just an Electron Dragon killer; it was also a Mechanical-type monster killer for Duelists who used Electron Dragons.
With this card, Marufuji Ryo's Electron Dragons would gain the ability to 'unconditionally devour any number of Mechanical-type monsters the opponent controlled.'
That was why the Chimeratech Fortress Dragon was said to have changed the dueling environment. Its two most powerful applications were: first, when facing an opponent who played Electron Dragons, and second, when an Electron Dragon player went up against Mechanical-type monsters.
Later in the story, when Inuzuka Tsune, the heir of the so-called Psychokinetic Gym, challenged Electron Dragon players with his all-Mechanical-type "Android" deck, the scene where his entire army of Androids was devoured by the Chimeratech Fortress Dragon in one go would undoubtedly be quite amusing...
"I don't have any extras at the moment, but we're working on it," You Xuan replied.
He extended his hand toward Marufuji Ryo.
"If Kaizar is interested and willing to join our team, we'd certainly welcome him."
Having just experienced Yu Xuan's "latest achievement" firsthand, Marufuji Ryo didn't hesitate and shook his hand.
"Deal."
Yu Xuan was quite pleased.
With Kaizar on board, the future development of the Electron Flow style would surely be more efficient and fruitful.
Speaking of which, shouldn't they seek support and resources from the master of the Electron Flow Dojo, Samejima, the school principal? It would be reasonable to request funding and backing for their cutting-edge research in the Electron Flow style.
After this competition, he'd have to find Old Deng and ask for a substantial amount of gold coins.
Just as they shook hands and finalized their agreement, a sudden boom echoed from the distant sky, like thunder rumbling behind the dark clouds.
Instinctively, everyone looked up.
"That's odd," Yu Xuan muttered. "Wasn't it supposed to be rain-free during the competition?"
The weather forecast had clearly stated that there would be no rain for the next two days. Even if it did rain, Kaiba would surely fire a missile to disperse the clouds to ensure his dueling event proceeded without a hitch.
However, as they looked up, they realized it wasn't just rain but also wind.
The storm was exaggerated, like a raging beast, and it had drawn near to the Duel City without anyone noticing. The once peaceful streets erupted into chaos, with the howling wind and rumbling thunder blending into a symphony of destruction.
The deep blue sky swiftly transformed into a dense leaden gray, and the boiling clouds churned violently. Trees swayed wildly in the gale, leaves swirling through the air like green snowflakes caught in the tempest.
Lightning suddenly tore through the dark clouds, illuminating the entire city. Within the clouds rent by the lightning, a pair of gigantic eyes seemed to lurk, radiating unimaginable hatred and anger as they glared down upon everything below.
"...Is it already time?"
A man stood at the pier, gazing up at the churning black clouds in the sky, a lazy expression on his face.
He was of medium build, with a sturdy physique that didn't reveal overly muscular development. He wore a tailored dark suit, cut to fit him perfectly, and his tie hung loosely around his neck, fluttering nonchalantly in the wind.
"Isn't it a bit early?" he said.
"Not at all," a voice replied through the earpiece he wore. "The expected time set by the higher-ups was during this Duel City tournament, and now is as good a time as any.
'The Judge' will arrive in Duel City tomorrow, and all preparations must be finalized."
"Are we truly ready, though? We don't have the 'Sealing Device' in our possession yet," the man pointed out.
"That's precisely why we've been summoned," the person on the other end of the line responded. "We must succeed in our mission during this Duel City tournament, no matter what."
Just then, a cold voice interrupted their conversation from behind.
"I don't know what you're planning, but I'm afraid it ends here."
The man turned his head, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"Hmm, something interesting is happening. I'll call you back later."
"What is it? Who's there?" the person on the line asked.
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you," the man replied, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips.
"...Kaiba Seto."
(End of Chapter)
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