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Chapter 891: In the Name of Gladiator Beasts
Chapter 891: In the Name of Gladiator Beasts
"Rematch! I demand a rematch!"
Gaews felt humiliated. His rare opportunity to make an appearance had been so casually brushed aside, making him feel like a mere cannon fodder.
However, the Evil Emperor soon came to a profound realization—a lesson in being cautious with wishes.
Because sometimes, wishes do come true.
Gaews, still protesting, didn't even have time to regain his senses. He felt a momentary dizziness, and before he knew it, he had reappeared on the field.
He blinked twice, then instinctively looked down at his body.
No longer a semi-transparent ghost, he was now a solid entity, or rather, a holographic projection that appeared solid.
But why? Hadn't he just been knocked out? It was then that he noticed a quick-play Spell Card in Jim's back row, seemingly appearing out of nowhere.
"Before the battle, I activated the quick-play Spell Card, 'Half Life,'" Jim smiled, "This card can target any monster on the field.
The targeted monster, during this turn, if destroyed in battle, can have its attack halved, and its destruction becomes nullified!" (Original Card)
[Evil Emperor Gaews, ATK 2400 → ATK 1200]
Gaews understood. That was why he hadn't been able to leave the field.
But why? Why use his own card to protect the opponent's monster from destruction?
You Xuan reminded him, "The effect of Skull Knight."
"Did you notice it?" Jim smiled, "Indeed. Skull Knight's effect allows it to attack once more during the Battle Phase when there's a monster on the opponent's field."
Gaews: "!"
Only then did he comprehend the situation.
After his destruction, there would be no monsters on his master's field, preventing the opponent from continuing their attack. But by bringing him back, the condition of "when there's a monster on the field" was met, allowing Skull Knight to continue its pursuit.
Moreover, Gaews's attack power was halved, enabling him to deal additional massive damage!
Gaews was seething with rage.
Was this a mockery, a beating of a dead horse?
At that moment, Soga casually floated out, openly mocking, "Your desired rematch, show us what you've got."
Gaews cursed, "Shut up! This doesn't count."
But the second half of his sentence was interrupted by Jim, "Skull Knight's additional attack!"
Another sword strike descended. In the previous clash, it was a close contest, but this time, Gaews was like a mere minion, driven back in frustration with a mouthful of curses.
[You Xuan, LP 1800 → LP 600]
The Evil Emperor retreated with a dark expression, while Soga hovered nearby with his arms crossed.
Gaews glared at him, "You dare say a word."
Soga didn't hesitate, "Amateur."
Gaews was furious. The two ghosts bickered and tangled with each other.
"A splendid offense."
You Xuan smiled and nodded, acknowledging Jim's performance.
Jim remained silent.
But this was likely his final struggle.
After the Valley of the Ultimate Offering, The Great Universe followed, leaving his graveyard almost empty, with no new resources to accumulate. His Fossil Deck was practically immobile.
Jim: "I set a card, and my turn ends."
"My turn, I draw."
You Xuan examined the drawn card and smiled slightly.
"Using the Fossil Deck, to reach this point in such an absolutely disadvantageous situation is impressive. With only 600 LP remaining, it seems I'll have to get serious as well."
Jim wasn't surprised; instead, he sighed, "As expected, the King hasn't shown his full strength yet."
"I activate a Spell Card from my hand."
You Xuan revealed the Spell Card in his hand.
"Spell Card, 'Unexpected Dai.' When there are no monsters on your field, Special Summon a Normal Monster with 4 or fewer stars from your Deck."
You Xuan waved his hand.
"Special Summon 'Gladiator Beast Spartacus'!"
[Gladiator Beast Spartacus, ATK 1900]
Jim was surprised, "Gladiator Beasts?"
An unfamiliar Deck.
"Then, from my hand, Special Summon 'Gladiator Beast Spartacus'!"
[Gladiator Beast Spartacus, ATK 600]
"Gladiator Beast Spartacus can be Special Summoned when there's a Gladiator Beast on your field.
Additionally, Gladiator Beast Spartacus's effect allows it to be Tributed to return a Gladiator Beast on the field to the Deck, and Special Summon another Gladiator Beast from the Deck.
I Tribute Gladiator Beast Spartacus, return Gladiator Beast Spartacus on the field to the Deck, and Special Summon any Gladiator Beast from the Deck.
Come forth, Gladiator Beast Augustus!"
A pitch-black storm, a bird-beast Gladiator Beast with a sharp beak and massive wings, descended with dominance.
[Gladiator Beast Augustus, ATK 2600]
"Augustus' effect allows me to Special Summon a 'Gladiator Beast' in Defense Position from my hand after a successful Special Summon using a Gladiator Beast effect."
You Xuan played another card from his hand.
"Special Summon Gladiator Beast Equeste!"
[Gladiator Beast Equeste, DEF 800]
"Equeste's effect activates when summoned by a Gladiator Beast effect, allowing me to destroy a Spell or Trap Card on the field."
You Xuan hooked his finger and pointed to Jim's back row.
"Destroy the Set card."
The Set card in Jim's back row flipped over, making a loud popping sound as it exploded.
Blaster Armor.
You Xuan: "..."
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This time, he was left speechless.
It wasn't
Blaster Armor II, but it would do.
Speaking of which, Blaster Armor is indeed a "powerful" trap that is a contemporary all-purpose pit, not only in the anime world but also in the real-card environment of the same period, so it's not surprising that he met quite a few people who liked to use Blaster Armor.
But this was the first time he had seen someone play two Blaster Armors in a row.
At this thought, You Xuan looked at Jim with a sudden surge of admiration in his heart.
A real man.
Jim: "?"
Although he was currently lamenting that his Blaster Armor II had also fallen short, he suddenly felt that the Duel King's gaze upon him was a bit strange.
You Xuan: "Next, Normal Summon Gladiator Beast Equeste."
[Gladiator Beast Equeste, ATK 1600]
"Then, return three Gladiator Beasts from the field to the Deck, Triple Contact Fusion!"
Jim was shocked: "It's a Triple Contact Fusion?!"
"Indeed. Gladiator Beasts don't require Fusion Magic for their Fusion Summon. The fusion condition is Augustus plus any two or more Gladiator Beasts!
The wandering spirit of the ancient Gladiator Beast, gathering under the name of the Emperor, offers its highest power—
—Gladiator Beast Murmillo!!!"
Designed by the hand of the president himself, blessed by the light of annihilation, and possessing an anime-exclusive effect, the Triple Contact Fusion Gladiator Beast, Gladiator Beast Murmillo!
[Gladiator Beast Murmillo, ATK 1000]
"Then, Murmillo's effect allows me to Special Summon a Gladiator Beast Fusion Monster, ignoring its Summoning conditions!"
You Xuan raised another card from his hand.
"An ancient warrior of the fierce raptor, merging with the soul of the Gladiator Beast, becomes a seasoned warrior! Fusion Summon—
—Gladiator Beast Alexander!"
In the name of the ancient Roman emperor, the arena's fighting king, a green bird-beast warrior arrives amidst a green whirlwind!
[Gladiator Beast Alexander, ATK 2400]
"Two such Fusion Monsters at once," Jim was amazed, "What terrifying explosive power."
"It's a bit early to be surprised now."
You Xuan smiled.
"Alexander's effect allows me to destroy up to two cards on the field when summoned."
Jim: "!"
Not only did it destroy the Blaster Armor's defense in his back row, but it could also continue to blast
Gladiator Beasts, although an unheard-of Deck, possessed top-tier destructive power among the Decks Jim had encountered.
At this moment, Jim was still unaware that his Fossil Deck, if developed and explored, had equally immense potential.
Of course, that was a matter for the future. In the GX era, Fossils hadn't even been released in real-life cards yet, but Gladiator Beasts had already claimed the World Championship title.
At this moment, Jim's field had only two cards remaining. The Skull Knight in the front row and the Guardian Barrier of the Shrine in the back row were instantly blasted into smithereens by Alexander's storm and the flurry of feathers.
Of course, even this Skull Knight couldn't make it to the Graveyard; instead, it was banished by The Great Universe.
This meant that even if he managed to survive this turn, it would be difficult for him to sustain his fighting power in the following turns.
Meanwhile, You Xuan's Gladiator Beasts hadn't even reached their limit yet.
The reason he didn't continue his moves was that Jim's field was already clean, with no cards left. Otherwise, he could have kept blasting away.
"Battle."
You Xuan declared.
"Gladiator Beast Alexander, direct attack."
[Jim, LP 1600 → LP 0]
(End of Chapter)
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