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Chapter 66: It's All in the Mindset
Chapter 66: It's All in the Mindset
The spectating students began to understand the tactic You Xuan had employed.
The unbeatable Submarine had the ability to directly slap their opponent's face, while "Giant Machine City" could, at the moment of attack, switch the Submarine's attack and defense, causing the supposed 800 attack points to soar to 1800.
Additionally, the Submarine could turn to defense after attacking, and its sturdy backside boasted an impressive 1800 defense points as well, making it both offensive and defensive.
Understanding this strategy, many of the students wore peculiar expressions.
While they didn't necessarily think this unconventional strategy of avoiding direct confrontation with monsters was overwhelmingly powerful, it was certainly annoying.
However, although Yamamoto Yuuichi had successfully annoyed You Yi with his tactic, and the slap stung a bit, the spectators, including You Yi himself, still felt that the advantage lay with Yuuichi.
"Hmph, a petty trick," Yuuichi scoffed. "But this little game ends here. My turn, draw!"
Yamamoto Yuuichi had always been ambitious. Ever since he learned to play cards, he had been regarded as an elite by those around him, and his life had been smooth sailing until he entered the Duel Academy. While his written exam scores were slightly lacking, he was confident that his practical skills were unmatched.
He had set a small goal for himself: to advance to the Blue Dormitory within the first semester and claim the top spot among the freshmen by the end of the term!
This included those top elites who had entered the Blue Dormitory directly from the intermediate level. If he couldn't even become the number one in the Yellow Dormitory, what else was there to discuss? In his eyes, You Xuan was merely a stepping stone, a means to climb higher.
Today's duel would first establish his dominance within the Yellow Dormitory!
"I activate the quick-play spell card 'Whirlwind' from my hand, destroying one Magic or Trap card on the field. I destroy the face-down card in your back row!"
A pitch-black whirlwind lifted one of You Xuan's cards into the air, where it was shattered by thunder. It had been a 'Pitfall' card.
"Whoa, it was a 'Pitfall'. That was close. If I had recklessly summoned a monster with over 1000 attack points, I would've fallen right into that trap."
Yuuichi felt proud of his precise targeting of the backrow card.
"Now, I Normal Summon 'Warrior Ape'!"
[Warrior Ape, ATK: 1900]
The Warrior Ape boasted an impressive base attack of 1900, and whenever it destroyed a monster in battle, its attack would increase by 300, easily surpassing the 2000 mark. It was one of Yuuichi's favored powerful lower-level monsters.
You Xuan remained expressionless. "I activate my set Trap Card, 'Pitfall'. When a monster with an attack of 1000 or more is summoned, destroy it immediately."
A pitch-black pit opened up, and before the Warrior Ape could steady itself, it tumbled into the bottomless abyss, exploding into fragments with a loud bang.
Yuuichi: ". . ."
You still have a second copy of that card?!
Alright then.
Yuuichi grudgingly accepted this setup and continued, "In that case, I activate the Magic Card 'Monster Reborn' to Special Summon, in the same battle position, one monster that was destroyed this turn!" (Anime effect)
The Warrior Ape that had just been sent to the graveyard reappeared.
"I Special Summon 'Warrior Ape' once again!"
[Warrior Ape, ATK: 1900]
"Now you'll see that your underhanded dueling tactics are meaningless!" Yuuichi declared. "Go, Warrior Ape! Attack Submarine Machine!"
"I activate my face-down card...
The unfortunate ape ultimately failed to reach the unbeatable Submarine. Just as its massive palm seemed inches away from the Submarine, space suddenly cracked, and a massive force pulled it in, causing it to disappear without a trace.
"My Warrior Ape!"
Yuichi's eyes widened in fury.
He never expected that his Warrior Ape, which had just returned from the afterlife, would be whisked away at lightspeed to another dimension, purely for sightseeing.
"Damn it! But now, you've used up all your cards. It's time for Hell Dragon's attack!" Yuichi commanded. "Hell Dragon, attack Submarine Machine!"
This time, there were no obstacles, and Hell Dragon's claws successfully breached the defenses of the small submarine, tearing it to pieces.
At least this would prevent the unbeatable Submarine from slapping back next turn.
"Hmph, you must think you've successfully defended against this turn's attack?" Yuichi sneered. "It's not over yet! I activate my set Trap Card—Mirror Swamp Monster!"
As the trap was activated, a mass of black energy gathered and soon took the form of a monster emerging from the murky, viscous swamp.
"When this trap card is activated, I can declare any Attribute and Type, and Special Summon it as a monster card on my field! I declare it as an Earth Attribute Dragon-Type monster!"
[Mirror Swamp Monster, ATK: 1800]
"The Battle Phase continues!" Yuichi declared. "Mirror Swamp Monster, direct attack!"
The trap monster leaped forward, effortlessly bypassing You Xuan's empty front row.
Yuichi's eyes widened as he held his breath, anticipating the moment the attack would land on that annoying machine.
However, just before the attack could land, a blade struck a transparent barrier with a clang.
Kite Machine!
"The effect of 'Kite Machine' in the graveyard," You Xuan explained. "'Kite Machine' can prevent battle damage to me once while it is in the graveyard."
As the sure-hit strike was abruptly blocked at the last moment, Yuichi's expression twisted in frustration, akin to the feeling of a progress bar spinning endlessly due to a sudden internet disconnection right after rewarding himself in a game.
"Kite... Machine? When did..."
His pupils narrowed as realization struck.
"It was sent from the deck to the graveyard by the effect of 'Giant Machine City' when Submarine Machine attacked."
The surrounding students also immediately understood.
"I see," said Mizawa Daichi, the model student. "Not only can 'Giant Machine City' swap the Submarine's attack and defense during a direct attack, but the Kite Machine, sent directly from the deck, also serves as a defensive measure. Moreover, the Submarine changing its battle position after attacking is another defensive tactic. At first glance, it seems like a cheap strategy relying on direct attacks, but it's actually a formidable combination of offense and defense."
The students nodded in agreement, impressed by the analysis.
Of course, while they acknowledged the strength of You Xuan's strategy, most of the onlookers took pleasure in Yuichi's increasingly flushed face, thinking unanimously—
—I'd never want to be that unlucky guy.
Matching with him in a duel is definitely the result of some terrible karma from a past life.
Playing against him, you might win or lose, but your mental state will definitely take a beating.
(End of Chapter)
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