Chapter 738: Paradox of Drawing
Chapter 738: Paradox of Drawing
You Xuan took five cards from the top of his deck and sent them to the graveyard, but the effects didn't end there.
"Although the summoning of 'Mech Force Fortress' failed, this card itself also has a Special Summon effect," You Xuan explained, "Discard from your hand, a Machine-Type monster with a total Level of 8 or higher, and 'Mech Force Fortress' can be Special Summoned from the graveyard."
He revealed the top card in his hand.
"I discard 'Armored Megaform' from my hand, a Level 8 monster, to Special Summon 'Mech Force Fortress' from the graveyard!"
A heavy rumbling sound filled the air as the mechanical parts rubbed against each other, and the heavy tracks landed on the ground, with the giant cannon aiming forward.
【Mech Force Fortress, ATK 2500】
"Mech Force Fortress, attack the face-down monster."
The mech's heavy cannon fired, blasting away the face-down monster.
【Bone Angel, DEF 400】
"When Bone Angel is flipped face-up, I draw a card from my deck."
Dr. Einstein drew a card.
"My turn is over."
Dr. Einstein: "Then it's my turn, I draw a card."
He looked up at You Xuan with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"I activate this card from my hand—
—the Continuous Spell, 'Schrodinger's Trickster Cat'!" (Original Card)
You Xuan raised his eyebrows.
It seemed like something strange was about to happen again.
This time, a cat wearing a white suit and a hat appeared, its head bobbing, and its demeanor resembling that of an elegant magician.
"This card, when I draw a card during my Draw Phase, I can choose to return it to the deck and shuffle.
If I use this effect to return a card to the deck, I can then draw the same number of cards from the deck. However, if I use this effect to draw cards, I cannot use the effect of 'Schrodinger's Trickster Cat' to draw again."
Sato's expression cleared, "So, you're using this card to increase the chances of drawing the cards you need?"
"I activate the Spell Card 'Desire Flask', drawing two cards from the deck."
Dr. Einstein drew two cards and pushed his glasses up to take a closer look.
"I choose to use the effect of the Trickster Cat, returning the two cards to the deck and drawing two more."
The doctor drew two more cards and smiled.
"Now, I summon this guy—'Netherworld Mathematician Laplace'!"
Despite being a mathematician, it looked like a demonic skull with a goat's head.
【Netherworld Mathematician Laplace, ATK 1000】
"Then I set two cards to the back row. I activate the Spell Card 'Wormhole'!"
Dr. Einstein continued.
"Wormhole can target a monster you control and remove it from play until your next Standby Phase. Of course, the removed monster zone remains unusable during that time.
I remove 'Netherworld Mathematician Laplace' from play!"
A massive wormhole opened in the cosmos, devouring everything in its path, including the mathematician, who was pulled into the wormhole and disappeared.
"Removing your own monster?" Himawari asked in surprise.
"Hehe, good catch, young lady. But Laplace has a special ability as a mathematician." Dr. Einstein laughed, "When Netherworld Mathematician Laplace leaves the field, for each card on the field, I inflict 300 damage to my opponent!"
Sato understood, "That's why you set cards before activating Wormhole."
"Now I have a Field Spell and a Continuous Spell, 'Schrodinger's Trickster Cat', and two Set cards. You have 'Mech Force Fortress', making a total of five cards.
Therefore, I inflict a total of 1500 damage!"
The demon, who had already left the field, appeared semi-transparently, as if chanting something.
As various numbers and mathematical symbols appeared mid-air, engulfing You Xuan at the center, piercing through him.
The power of knowledge.JPG.
[You Xuan, LP 4000 → LP 2500]
"And the effect of the Field Spell, 'Relativistic Terrain', is also activated," Barinstein explained, "Since you took damage, all monsters on your field must endure and receive damage equal to the controller's attack points."
In other words, the attack power of 'Mech Force - Fortress' is reduced by 1500 points."
[Mech Force - Fortress, ATK 2500 → ATK 1000]
"I see, so attacking the Duelist is the same as attacking the monster!" Mitate exclaimed, "Is this Barinstein's style of Dueling?"
"My turn is over."
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You Xuan: "My turn, draw a card."
But before he could draw, the Doctor interrupted again: "Wait! In your Draw Phase, a Trap has already been activated! Continuous Trap, 'Paradox of Drawing'!"
One of the face-down cards in his back row flipped up.
"As long as this card remains on the field, neither player can draw during their Draw Phase." Barinstein explained, "However, as a relative, both players can draw a card during their opponent's Draw Phase.
So now, during your Draw Phase, I draw a card."
Mitate: "?"
Himawari: "?"
What strange card is this? You Xuan slightly furrowed his brows.
"I see, the master of Duel Physics, truly worthy of the reputation."
If even these fake cards can be printed, isn't that reputation well-deserved?
Both sides exchange Draw Phases, drawing during the opponent's turn to draw a card. At first glance, it seems like a fair condition, but since the activation timing of this card is controlled by the opponent, they can easily maintain card advantage and use it as a sealing method similar to 'Seal of Orichalcos' to prevent a crucial draw. Moreover, this card is a Trap, so it can be Tributed or destroyed before your Draw Phase.
Furthermore, this card turns every Draw Phase into a 'Draw by Effect', potentially allowing the sealing of consecutive draws. Drawing a card during the opponent's turn and then invalidating the draw effect during your turn, the card advantage gained can be overwhelming.
In the world of animation, there's no such thing as game balance. Powerful cards are like supreme techniques in fantasy novels; no one complains about imbalanced techniques in those stories. The ability to wield powerful cards is what makes a Duelist strong.
Without commenting on Barinstein's Deck, the cards he printed, like the Singularity Devil and this Paradox of Drawing, indeed have great potential. If he created all these cards himself, his reputation might not be an empty boast.
"Then, from the Graveyard, activate the effect of the Spell Card, 'Take Over Five'. During your own Standby Phase, remove this card from the Graveyard and the same card from your Deck, then draw a card." You Xuan explained as he drew a card.
"Hmm, even with the Paradox of Drawing, you still managed to draw a card?"
Barinstein frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied that the draw blockade didn't fully succeed this turn.
"Then, I'll activate this card as well.
Trap Card, 'Sovereign's Monopoly'!"
Another face-down card in his back row was revealed.
"This card can only be activated during the Standby Phase, and the opponent cannot conduct a Battle Phase this turn!"
(End of Chapter)
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