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Chapter 432: The Arbiter's Counterattack
Chapter 432: The Arbiter's Counterattack
In the far corner of the Arbiter's arena, a strange eye opened, and a spherical monster covered in spikes landed gracefully. Its solitary eye spun, as if assessing everything that was happening in the arena.
"I summon Orichalcum Gizula!"
Orichalcum Gizula: ATK 0 / DEF 500
"It's that Gizula again, brother," Kyei Ping commented.
"Mhm, the starting point of the Orichalcum system," Kaiba acknowledged.
Yugi and Hiroto's expressions turned solemn as well. Although they were unfamiliar with the Orichalcum system before, they had witnessed how it had overwhelmed Hiroe during her duel with the Arbiter.
"Along with the summon of Gizula, I discard 'Compensation Cards' from my hand. As a result, I draw two cards from my deck."
The Arbiter nonchalantly revealed another card from his hand.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card, 'Serial Spell.' By discarding my entire hand, I can replicate the effect of any Normal Spell Card."
The Arbiter discarded his remaining cards and, in their place, a new magic card appeared beside the already activated 'Compensation Cards.'
"Of course, the card I choose to replicate is 'Compensation Cards!' As a result, I draw a total of four cards from my deck!"
In one swift motion, he drew four cards from his deck.
"I summon 'Killer Tomato' in an attack position."
A small, round tomato with a green leaf on top, resembling a little hat. Although it had a face, it looked more like a Halloween pumpkin, its eyes gleaming with malicious intent.
"The Orichalcum Aura has the same effect as a One-Heavy Barrier. Increase the Attack Power of Killer Tomato by 500."
Killer Tomato: ATK 1400 → ATK 1900
"Then, the exclusive effect of the Orichalcum Aura is activated. Gain life from your monsters. By sweeping my arm, I recover 500 life points for each monster on my field.
I currently have two monsters on my field, so I recover 1000 life points."
Arbiter: LP 200 → LP 1200
"And now, the Battle Phase. Killer Tomato, attack 'Chaos Soldier, Messenger of Creation!'"
Once again, the Arbiter employed a suicidal attack with a monster of lower attack power. However, having witnessed similar tactics in Hiroe's duel, the spectators were now prepared for such a move, their hearts only tightening at the sight.
There it is again.
The Killer Tomato charged, forcing the Chaos Soldier to retaliate. Sword flashes, and the tomato's body was cleaved in two, its bright red head split in half.
"As long as 'Orichalcum Gizula' remains on the field, any battle damage my monsters inflict is absorbed by Gizula, reducing the damage to zero."
Indeed, the giant eye of Gizula snapped open, absorbing the aftermath of the Chaos Soldier's sword energy without leaking a single bit of it and preventing any damage to the Arbiter.
"Now, for the monster effect of Killer Tomato," the Arbiter continued, "When this card is destroyed in battle, I can Special Summon an Attack Position DARK-attribute monster with an ATK of 1500 or less directly from my deck.
Special Summon the second Killer Tomato!"
A golden light shot out from his deck, transforming into another large-headed red tomato that leaped onto the field.
Killer Tomato: ATK 1400 → ATK 1900
"Second Killer Tomato, attack!"
Of course, as expected, the Messenger of Creation swung its sword. The sword light descended, slicing Tomato Number Two in half, exploding it into fragments.
"Battle damage is still absorbed by Gizula, and from my deck, I Special Summon the third Killer Tomato.
After witnessing their duel with Hibiki Akito, they knew that when Chidaura left the field, it would call upon the divine puppet, "Orichalcum Shillynos." Shillynos' attack power was determined by the battle damage Chidaura absorbed before leaving the field, so it often boasted an attack power of ten thousand or more.
Before they could finish speaking, the third Killer Tomato rushed forward and self-destructed. The Chaos Soldier had no choice but to counter-attack once again. The Chaos Sword Energy tore the little tomato apart, and the resulting sword energy was absorbed by Chidaura's eye.
"The effect of the third Killer Tomato: Special Summon an Attack Position DARK-attribute monster with an ATK of 1500 or less from your deck."
Of course, there was no fourth Killer Tomato. Instead, the Arbiter smiled grimly, lifted his arm slightly, and a beam of light descended from his deck, exploding into a circle of transparent vortices.
"I Special Summon this card—
—Yubel, Summon!"
This unexpected turn of events shocked everyone, especially Judai, who involuntarily took a step forward upon hearing that name.
A storm and vortex unfolded on the field, with thorny vines swirling and rising. Devilish heterochromatic eyes slowly opened, and a figure stood up, surrounded by tendrils of thorny vines that danced like tentacles.
【Yubel: ATK 0 → ATK 500 (Orichalcum Amplification)】
"Yubel..."
Judai knew that this Yubel did not belong to him and did not have a spirit residing within, but seeing this monster that held great significance to him left him in a daze.
"Can Killer Tomato summon this thing? It's a ten-star monster!" Kyei Ping exclaimed in shock.
"But its attack power is below 1500, and it satisfies the DARK attribute." Kaiba remained calm and collected.
"The Battle Phase is still ongoing," the Arbiter continued, "and monsters summoned during the Battle Phase can continue to attack. Yubel, attack the 'Chaos Soldier, Messenger of Creation!'"
Even with the barrier amplification, the ten-star monster with an original attack power of only 0 now had a mere 500 attack power. Yet, despite this, not a single person dared to underestimate this monster.
"Yubel's effect..." Kyei Ping tensed up.
This monster had a built-in damage reflector!
It could negate battle damage and inflict the same amount of damage on its opponent. This attack could deal massive damage in one fell swoop!
"Yubel cannot be destroyed by battle, and any battle damage it inflicts is also reduced to zero." The Arbiter continued, "Additionally, it has a second effect.
During the damage calculation, when this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict damage to your opponent equal to this card's ATK at the end of the Damage Step. (This card remains on the field.)" (Original effect)
In the actual card game, it was changed to a mandatory effect that activates when it is attacked by an opponent's monster, and the damage inflicted is equal to the attacking monster's ATK. Although it is the same type of effect as the original, there are many differences in the specifics.
Thorny vines shot towards the Chaos Soldier, who reluctantly swung his sword to counter-attack once more. Yubel's stats were abysmal, and in a direct confrontation, it stood no chance against the Chaos Soldier. The sword energy effortlessly pierced through the vines, striking Yubel without hindrance.
Yubel let out a moan, and after taking the brunt of the sword energy, more vines erupted from her body, as if sensing the energy of the sword, and lashed back at Judai with even greater force.
However, Judai remained calm and simply played another card from his hand.
"The effect of 'Purifying Chestnut Ball.' When a monster that would inflict damage by its effect, discard 'Purifying Chestnut Ball' from your hand to negate the activation of that effect and destroy that card." Judai explained.
Kuriboh, save me!
(End of Chapter)
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