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Chapter 386: The Substitute is Gone
Chapter 386: The Substitute is Gone
A transparent divine shield emerged, and a dazzling, radiant light burst forth from the trap card, like a towering wave crashing back towards Gilded Venus.
"When my opponent declares an attack, destroy all their attacking monsters on the field!" Tragoedria shouted. "If you can't be of use to me, then be destroyed! Gilded Venus, destroy that Elegant Venus!"
"It's useless," You Xuan said, snapping his fingers lightly.
In the next moment, the holy shield protecting Elegant Venus shattered with a crisp crack.
"What!?!" Shrimp exclaimed in shock.
"Why? How can Mirror Force possibly...!?" His eyes widened as he noticed a card that had appeared in You Xuan's backrow at some point.
Continuous Trap Card – Royal Decree.
As long as this card is in the field, all Trap Card effects become invalid.
"Chain 'Holy Protective Barrier – Mirror Force' by activating 'Royal Decree' from my hand. All Trap effects become invalid," You Xuan explained. "Therefore, the attack continues. Elegant Venus, destroy 'Dark Valkyria'!"
The Valkyria was no match for Venus' strike, and the vast energy that erupted from its staff penetrated deep into its being. The protective wings of the Valkyria shattered instantly, and its form was quickly engulfed by the holy light, vanishing without a trace.
"Since the effect of 'Temporary Truce' prevents battle damage, my turn ends here."
"Tch, you've even sealed my Trap Cards," Tragoedria gritted his teeth.
He had not only reversed the situation that had been in his favor but had also taken away Gilded Venus, the ace card of this deck. The Planetary Series held a special significance for Shrimp, and one of the main reasons he had chosen to control Rui Ji in this tournament was because he had discovered the whereabouts of "Earth" within the series. He wanted to take that card away from Hong Yueye.
However, going by the current situation, it seemed that before he could obtain "Earth," someone else would take away "Venus."
But it wasn't over yet.
"My turn, draw!" Tragoedria declared. "I activate the Magic Card 'Flowerpot of Madness'! Send all Continuous Magic Cards on the field to the Graveyard and draw 2 cards from your deck!" (Original effect)
He pointed to his backrow. "Send the Continuous Magic Card 'Court of Heaven' to the Graveyard and draw two cards!"
"Sorry, but that's not going to work," You Xuan said calmly, waving his hand. "I activate this face-down card—Continuous Trap Card 'Royal Prohibition.'
As long as this card is in the Magic and Trap Zone, all Magic Card effects become invalid!"
Tragoedria: "!"
First, his Trap Cards were sealed, and now his Magic Cards were unusable too!? Wait a moment, something wasn't right...
"Hold on," Tragoedria said. "You can't use 'Royal Decree' and 'Royal Prohibition' together. When 'Royal Decree' is on the field, all other Trap Cards are invalid, including your own. So, 'Royal Prohibition' is also invalid."
"Royal Decree" and "Royal Prohibition," both belonging to the "Royal" series of lockdown cards, corresponded to the lockdown of Magic and Trap Cards respectively. Naturally, one would think of a combination of Magic and Trap lockdown. However, in practice, this situation didn't hold because all "Royal" series cards were Trap Cards, and thus, they would all be invalidated by "Royal Decree."
Therefore, the ideal state of dual lockdown through Magic and Trap Cards was theoretically impossible.
However...
"Hmm? Have you forgotten about your own ace's effect too?" You Xuan smiled and pointed to the brainwashed Arch Angel on his field.
Elegant Venus.
[Effect: As long as this card is on the field, the activation and effects of Magic and Trap Cards you control cannot be invalidated.]
Tragoedria froze.
Then, Rui Ji's mouth slowly opened, and her expression contorted.
Wh-what!?
With Elegant Venus on the field, all of You Xuan's Magic and Trap Cards could not be invalidated. In other words, whether it was "Royal Decree" or "Royal Prohibition," the lockdown only applied to Tragoedria's side.
You Xuan could use his Magic and Trap Cards freely, while Tragoedria was the one restricted.
Suddenly, she felt a moment of relief. Thankfully, You Xuan had taken the controller from her and was now the one dueling. Despite her dislike for this dark shrimp, she had to admit that his skills were indeed formidable and unfathomable. If she had been the one facing this situation, her mentality would have crumbled, and she would have given up.
Now, she wondered what kind of ingenious method the shrimp could use to resolve this dire situation.
Hmm? Rui Ji frowned, sensing something amiss. She tried moving her arms and turning her neck, and to her surprise, she found that she had regained control of her body. Moreover, the chilly, dark aura that had enveloped her since the start of the duel seemed to have dissipated.
"Hey, are you there?" she attempted to communicate with her spiritual possession target.
"Speak."
"Where's the person?"
It was at this moment that Rui Ji realized—
—her substitute had fled.
Shrimp: What the hell?! I'm supposed to duel with these restrictions?! I can't use anything, not a single card! You expect me to break through this lineup?!
Fck this, the person has run off, don't cue me.
Rui Ji's mind went blank with panic.
You set this whole thing up, and now that you can't win, you just run off and leave me here to deal with the pressure?!
And then, You Xuan's voice echoed once more.
". If I do nothing, then it will be my turn again."
You Xuan smiled. "My turn, draw." You Xuan stated, "To maintain 'Royal Decree' on the field during my Standby Phase, I need to pay 700 Life Points."
[You Xuan: LP 2500 → LP 1800]
"Wait a moment!"
Rui Ji panicked.
"I was forced to do it. I was hijacked."
"Mhm, I know."
You Xuan nodded.
"Huh?" Rui Ji was taken aback.
While Rui Ji was the victim, he, of course, knew that. But he didn't care.
Even if she had been forced, she had indeed released murderous intent. She was willing to do whatever it took to survive, even resorting to despicable means like using her opponent's comatose brother as leverage.
Since she wanted to kill him, You Xuan naturally wouldn't surrender. In a Dark Duel, there could only be one winner, and anyone standing in the way was an enemy to be defeated.
You Xuan: "Battle Phase."
"No, wait." Rui Ji stammered, "Misunderstanding."
"Elegant Venus, Wind Emperor Razer, direct attack." You Xuan declared without hesitation.
"Ahhhhhh!!!"
[Rui Ji: LP 4000 → LP 0]
(End of Chapter)
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