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Chapter 781: The Evolution of Friendship
Chapter 781: The Evolution of Friendship
City Within had mentally prepared himself, knowing that Bercas might be a difficult opponent.
After all, despite his decline, he was still the father of Duel Monsters, a man chosen by the Millennium Eye. He had designed the three Sacred Gods and the three Malevolent Gods, god-like monsters, and even created the latter after losing the Millennium Eye.
Only a Duelist with a powerful destiny could achieve such a feat.
However, even with this knowledge, starting the duel with an OTK was still unexpected.
It wasn't that City Within had a poor memory; his first encounter with Cartoon Kingdom was during the Duel Kingdom tournament. The rules back then were different; players only had 2000 Life Points, and there was no rule allowing monsters to directly attack Duelists.
Naturally, the Cartoon Monsters at that time were different from the ones today. City Within remembered that the Cartoon Monsters could only attack other Cartoon Monsters, and all the various monsters summoned by Katsuya Touji were dodged with exaggerated and comical poses, rendering their attacks ineffective. However, he never imagined that this ability would be changed to "can attack the opposing player directly" under the current standardized effects.
This first encounter left City Within a bit frustrated.
The Cartoon Monsters had attack power of two to three thousand, and if they could all attack directly, it would be too cheating, right? Just like what happened now, with Cartoon Mage Loli striking him on the head with her staff and then finishing him off with a direct attack.
If he hadn't prepared a second move.
"I activate a Set card!" City Within declared, "Counter Trap, 'Eraser Trap'!
When an effect is activated that inflicts damage other than battle damage, you can activate this card. Negate the damage, and then discard a card from your opponent's hand!"
City Within's counter beautifully blocked Bercas' summoned Phantom Red-Eyes' pounce, and all damage was stopped by the trap.
Bercas dramatically slapped his forehead, "Oh no! Unbelievable, City Within Boy!
Not only did my OTK fail, but I also had to discard a card from my hand!"
After a few seconds of exaggerated acting, Bercas smiled and said, "If the one card I have left isn't this one, I'd be in real trouble."
He revealed the card in his hand.
"The only card I have left is a Monster Card, 'Thunder Snake'. When this card is discarded by an opponent's card effect and sent to the graveyard, I can draw two cards from my deck."
City Within's mouth twitched.
No, that's too much, right? Is it just a coincidence? "Since I only have one card in my hand, I have to discard this card."
Bercas casually discarded the card from his hand.
"Then, the effect of 'Thunder Snake' activates, and I draw two cards from my deck."
City Within: "..."
Well, this also proves that Bercas is still a formidable opponent, even without the Millennium Eye. He may not be able to cheat by reading minds, but he is still worthy of the legendary title and a challenging opponent.
However, City Within immediately straightened his chest with confidence.
Hey, who isn't a legend? Since I didn't have the chance to face Bercas back then, I'll make up for it today and prove my worth.
"I Set a card in the back row, and my turn ends." Bercas said.
"Alright, let's go all out!" City Within declared, "My turn, I draw!"
City Within waved his hand.
"I sacrifice the 'True Red Eye Chrono Dragon' on the field for a Tribute Summon! Using the power of darkness, I summon the demon of thunder and lightning—
—Demon Summon, Descend!"
The calm air was torn apart as a fiery red body, covered in intricate white skeletal structures, appeared. The sky responded to its will, gathering rolling black clouds, and all light was obscured. Golden thunderbolts fell like divine punishment, creating billowing black smoke.
【Demon Summon, ATK 2500】
This card was originally owned by Yugi, but ever since Yugi used Demon Summon and fused it with Joey's Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Joey's deck gradually evolved to include cards related to Demon Summon. Now, he also possesses the same series.
"And I activate the Spell Card, 'Replacement Fusion'!"
Joey played the Spell Card from his hand.
"This card is treated as 'Fusion' by the rules, but only monsters on the field can be used as Fusion Materials!"
Treated as Fusion by the rules, this is not a card effect but a rule described on the card itself. In other words, this card is considered Fusion in every aspect, and even when building a deck, only three copies of "Fusion" and "Replacement Fusion" combined can be included.
Unlike regular Fusion, which allows Fusion from the hand, Replacement Fusion can only fuse monsters on the field. However, the new effect gained from this cost is that by banishing this card from the Graveyard, you can recover one Fusion Monster from your Graveyard back to your deck and draw another card from your deck.
It's a Fusion Spell that focuses more on sustainability.
"I Fusion Summon 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' and 'Demon Summon' from the field!"
"Oh! A Fusion of Red-Eyes and Demon Summon!" Bercas exclaimed, "Are you going to show me Malevolent Devil Dragon, Joey Boy?"
Bercas was referring to the monster that Yugi fused using his Demon Summon and Joey's Red-Eyes during the Duel Kingdom tournament, a testament to their friendship.
"Haha, not quite," Joey said, his smile fading as he turned serious.
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"Although I don't know where Yugi is now, and we haven't seen each other in a long time, our bond, our friendship, will never change due to time or distance.
Or rather, the passage of time has only made our friendship stronger.
Look, this evolved Red-Eyes is proof of that!"
Joey raised his hand.
"The evolution has created a new crystal, and it descends upon us now—
Malevolent Devil Dragon, appear!"
With the same materials and recipe as before, yet the result was a completely different flavor. Red-Eyes and Demon Summon merged, becoming a blazing flame that soared into the sky!
Black flames intertwined with thunder, surrounded by swirling dark clouds and golden lightning, the Devil Dragon stood tall, its skeletal body enveloped in the volcanic inferno.
Malevolent Devil Dragon, descend!
【Malevolent Devil Dragon, ATK 2500】
"Malevolent Devil Dragon has evolved into a new form," Bercas murmured, his expression growing more somber.
"Go, Malevolent Devil Dragon! Show your evolved strength and attack 'Cartoon Black Mage'!"
Malevolent Devil Dragon roared, its claws crackling with thunderous energy as the black flames within them intensified.
"I don't know what it has evolved into, but..."
Bercas' eyes glinted with determination.
"As a precaution, it's best to have it leave the field right here.
I activate my face-down Trap Card, 'Holy Shield - Reflective Force'! When your opponent declares an attack, destroy all their attack position monsters!"
"No way!"
Joey interrupted with a confident shout.
"When Malevolent Devil Dragon battles, your opponent cannot activate any Spell, Trap, or Monster effects from the start of the battle until the end of the damage step!"
Only then did Bercas' expression change, his face turning pale.
"What?!"
(End of Chapter)
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