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Chapter 785: The Soul-Sapping Bercas
Chapter 785: The Soul-Sapping Bercas
"Through the effect of the Red-Eyes Abyssal Dragon, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon revives!"
City Within's voice echoed as a pillar of fiery flames shot up into the sky, transforming into the figure of a burning black dragon. The armor, resembling flames and lava, slowly peeled away, revealing the classic form of the Red-Eyes Black Dragon once again!
【Red-Eyes Black Dragon: 2400 ATK】
"Sorry, but I need your help again, old friend," City Within said with a smile, looking at the Red-Eyes. "I need to borrow your strength once more."
The Red-Eyes, as if understanding his words, responded with a commanding dragon's roar.
"Through the effect of the Red-Eyes Abyssal Dragon, the attack power of the revived Red-Eyes doubles!"
【Red-Eyes Black Dragon: 2400 → 4800 ATK】
"Oh my god, its attack power is actually 4800!" Bercas exclaimed in a feigned state of shock. "This is unbelievable, City Within. I can't believe it!"
City Within rolled his eyes. "Your acting is a bit over the top, Bercas."
Bercas' shocked expression vanished instantly, and he elegantly swept aside the hair that covered half of his face, letting out a soft laugh.
"Well, I thought City Within was a simple-minded person, but it seems like he's not so easily fooled after all."
City Within huffed in response.
City Within hadn't forgotten the hidden abilities of Bercas, the Sacrificial Demon. In the past, Decade had fallen victim to this demon's insidious nature.
When the Sacrificial Demon absorbs an opponent's monster as equipment, it can choose any equipped monster to take the brunt of an attack when it is attacked. The equipped monster can take the Demon's place in battle, and the battle damage incurred is reflected back onto the original owner of the destroyed monster.
This effect is even more insidious than the real-life card version, though the card version retained the effect without completely removing it.
In the real-life card game, when the Sacrificial Demon is equipped with a monster and takes damage, the controller also suffers the same amount of battle damage as effect damage, which is reflected back onto the opponent.
Additionally, in the anime, the Sacrificial Demon can only absorb one monster as equipment per turn, but there is no limit to the number of monsters it can equip. However, in the real-life card game, the Demon can only equip one monster at a time, and cannot absorb new monsters as equipment while already equipped.
So, if City Within were to directly attack with the Red-Eyes Black Dragon, whose attack power had doubled to 4800, the Sacrificial Demon would use the equipped "Demon Tyrant · Malevolent Devil Dragon" as a shield to endure the attack.
The Malevolent Devil Dragon would take the Demon's place in battle, and the 1600 battle damage incurred would be reflected back onto City Within, the original owner of the Devil Dragon.
With the Sacrificial Demon unscathed, it would naturally absorb City Within's Red-Eyes Black Dragon, which now had an attack power of 4800, in the next turn. At that point, City Within might truly find it difficult to turn the tide of the duel.
"Well, it's a bit disappointing that you saw through my plan," Bercas said with a light smile. "But this way, City Within's Red-Eyes, with its hard-earned 4800 attack power, cannot attack. No matter how many times it comes, it will only serve as nourishment for the Sacrificial Demon."
"Is that so?" City Within huffed. "I admit that the Sacrificial Demon is a troublesome monster, but as a duelist, you are not invincible. Don't forget that, Bercas."
City Within continued, "I'll play this card from my hand."
He waved his hand, placing a magic card on the duel disk. Electricity coursed through the disk, as if imbuing the Red-Eyes Black Dragon with newfound power, causing it to let out a mighty roar.
"Spell Card, 'Black Flame Bullet'!"
"When you have a 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' on your field, select one Red-Eyes Black Dragon on your field and inflict damage to your opponent equal to its original ATK!"
Bercas' smile vanished.
"Original ATK?"
"That's right. The Red-Eyes Abyssal Dragon's attack power is doubled, and it's the 'original ATK' of the Red-Eyes!" City Within explained, "So, the original ATK of the Red-Eyes Black Dragon right now is..."
[Red-Eyes Black Dragon, ATK 4800]
"Four thousand eight hundred."
Bercas' face turned pale.
A single Black Flame Bullet with an ATK of 4800, if he took such a hit, even his son wouldn't recognize his remains, right?
"Take this, Bercas!" City Within shouted, "Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Black Flame Bullet!"
The Red-Eyes opened its mouth, and as if hellfire from the depths of the underworld, it continuously filled its maw, forming a spiral of black flames that it spewed towards Bercas!
"I activate my Set card, Trap Card, 'Tomb Robber'!"
Bercas quickly activated the trap.
"Take one card from your opponent's graveyard and use it immediately as if it were your own." (Original effect)
City Within's expression changed.
"You're using my card!"
The original Tomb Robber trap was a versatile one, a signature card of City Within, and it had been the key to victory in many of his battles.
"I don't understand. This is a card published by our International Fantasy Society."
Bercas smiled, "Then you should be very familiar with Tomb Robber's effect.
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Of course, the card I'll take from your graveyard is this one. Counter Trap Card, 'Eraser Trap'!
When damage other than battle damage is inflicted, negate the effect damage you would receive, and then you can discard one card from your opponent's hand."
Bercas chuckled.
"Then let's see your hand."
City Within was speechless and showed the card in his hand.
"Oh, it's 'Crimson Dragon Soul'! A trap that can revive any Red-Eyes monster from the graveyard." Bercas snapped his fingers, "Then, this card will disappear, City Within Boy."
The trap in City Within's hand turned to ash.
"Tch, damn you, Bercas." City Within muttered.
"Hahaha, I'll take that as a compliment to my strength." Bercas laughed, "It's a shame your Black Flame Bullet combo didn't work.
But it's still your turn. Come on, City Within Boy, what will you do now?"
City Within grunted in response.
"On the turn Black Flame Bullet is activated, Red-Eyes Black Dragon cannot attack. My turn is over."
"Oh? That's it?"
Bercas smiled.
"Is that so, City Within Boy? If you summon a Red-Eyes in perfect condition and enter the next turn, it'll just become food for the Sacrificial Demon, won't it?"
City Within: "."
"Oh! I forgot, sorry. Even if you can attack, the damage to the Sacrificial Demon will only rebound onto yourself, hastening your demise. That's what they call 'Helpless,' right?"
City Within: "."
Bercas laughed heartily.
"Well then, I'll gladly accept it, City Within Boy!
My turn, draw!
Come, Sacrificial Demon, absorb the soul of City Within Boy and the Red-Eyes Black Dragon as well!"
(End of Chapter)
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