Chapter 940: The Immortal Android
Chapter 940: The Immortal Android
The Royal Proclamation is activated!
Of course, as a powerful and well-known card on Reidou's personal wanted list, there's no need to explain its significance. It's one of the highly dangerous cards that Reidou, the pillar of the Red Pit, is well aware of.
All Trap effects become invalid. It's as simple and brutal as that, and just like Sogga, this card can single-handedly wipe out a significant portion of Reidou's deck.
Naturally, as a card that is a natural nemesis to Sogga, Reidou has made his preparations.
"Counter Trap - The Fall of the Royal Palace!" Reidou declared, "This can only be activated when a Continuous Trap is activated, making the activation of the Continuous Trap invalid and destroying it!"
He paused for a moment, adding, "It's the same as Sogga's situation just now. Although the Proclamation renders all Traps ineffective, it can only do so after it has been successfully activated."
"While the Fall of the Royal Palace is also a Trap, the Proclamation has not yet taken effect. Therefore, making its activation invalid is entirely feasible."
As he spoke, he pointed to You Xuan's back row.
"Make the activation of 'Royal Proclamation' invalid!"
As he spoke, the Trap in You Xuan's back row exploded with a loud 'bang', shattering into countless pieces.
"Impressive," You Xuan smiled, "The Fall of the Royal Palace, let me guess, is a Trap specifically prepared to counter the Proclamation, right?"
Reidou didn't deny it, saying, "I've mentioned that my deck is primarily Trap-based. It has distinct characteristics and excels in disrupting and countering strategies. However, having distinct characteristics also means it can be easily targeted."
You Xuan said, "Being easily targeted naturally leads to designing corresponding countermeasures. No wonder you're a legendary Duelist."
Reidou replied, "Don't exaggerate with legends and such. But when facing the King, one must give it their all and strive for perfection, leaving no room for mistakes."
As a complete deck, facing consecutive blockades from Sogga and the Proclamation in a short time is indeed a rare feat. It seems that Reidou, the Underworld Man, has indeed studied the Red Pit extensively over the years.
"Battle," Reidou declared, "Apophis the Transformer, direct attack on Mr. You Xuan!"
The humanoid snake warrior twisted its long body and swung its sword at You Xuan without any hesitation. At this moment, You Xuan had no face-down cards, leaving the field empty, seemingly wide open for the strike.
"This time, I'll need your help," You Xuan muttered to himself.
The fair-skinned beauty in a black dress, holding a parasol, smiled and said, "Then you'll have to thank me properly afterward, Master."
As she spoke, she jumped into the field, offering the parasol on her shoulder as a shield to block the attack in front of You Xuan.
Reidou was slightly surprised, "A new monster? When was it Summoned?"
You Xuan explained, "Vampire Heiress, can be Special Summoned in Defense Position from the hand when the opponent declares an attack."
[Vampire Heiress, 2000 DEF]
"A hand-trap effect," Reidou said, "After all, this is the King's Duel, and the defense doesn't only exist on the field. It's a solid strategy.
Apophis the Transformer's attack is inferior to the Heiress, so the battle is canceled, and the attack is withdrawn."
As he spoke, he inserted another card from his hand into the Duel Disk.
"Finally, activate the Continuous Spell 'Nightmare Mirage'.
During the opponent's next turn's Standby Phase, draw cards from your Deck until you have four cards in your hand."
"End of turn."
You Xuan said, "Then it's my turn, draw a card."
Reidou said, "Entering the Standby Phase. At this moment, the effect of 'Nightmare Mirage', I draw cards from my Deck until I have four cards in my hand.
Speaking, he had already redrawn four new cards.
You Xuan glanced at one of the two remaining cards in Reidou's back row.
Hmm, it's about time to recover some health.
"Activate my Set Card, Quick-Play Magic 'Emergency Provisions'!" Reidou declared, "By sending a Spell or Trap Card from the field to the Graveyard, I gain 1000 Life Points."
I send my Continuous Spell 'Nightmare's Mirage Tube' to the Graveyard and regain 1000 Life Points!"
The Mirage Tube, having served its purpose, dissipated in the golden light of Emergency Provisions, transforming into life-giving nutrients as it entered Reidou's body.
[Reidou, LP 1600 → LP 2600]
The Royal Shrine was Reidou's key card, not only for its powerful effect but also as a symbol of royal authority for a tombkeeper like him. Naturally, he wouldn't sacrifice it lightly. Additionally, Reidou had only one card left in his back row, and he chose not to sacrifice it to restore his LP.
This remaining card must be crucial as well.
However, even a red card wouldn't be a problem.
You Xuan explained, "When both players have a Trap Card in their Field or Graveyard, 'Threatening Artificial Human - Force Trembler' in your hand can be Special Summoned without Tributes."
I Special Summon 'Threatening Artificial Human - Force Trembler'!"
The monster summoned by You Xuan was almost identical to Artificial Human Soga, with a resemblance exceeding ninety percent. It was merely a name change, not even a disguise.
[Threatening Artificial Human - Force Trembler, ATK 2400]
"Then, 'Threatening Artificial Human - Force Trembler,' activate your effect." You Xuan continued, "By offering this card as a Tribute, you can Special Summon an 'Artificial Human - Force Trembler' from your hand or Graveyard.
After that, destroy all Trap Cards on your opponent's field!"
Reidou's expression grew even more somber.
The ability to Special Summon when there are Trap Cards present, the self-sacrifice to Special Summon Soga, and the destruction of all Trap Cards on the field—
Indeed, the opponent's deck seemed to have an innate countermeasure against Traps embedded in its DNA. From monster searches and summons to action seals and destruction, every aspect was tailored to counter Traps.
However, Reidou could handle it.
"Activate my Set Card!" Reidou declared, "Quick-Play Magic 'Effect Lock'! Negate the activation of a monster effect and destroy it!" (Original Card)
The electric glow on the Artificial Human's body had barely erupted when it was immediately sealed by the magic effect. The red light in the Artificial Human's eyes flickered and vanished, and soon it exploded, scattering countless fragments amidst the fireball.
"You've stopped Soga's Summon again. Well done." You Xuan smiled.
Then, his tone shifted, "But what will you do the next time?"
Reidou's heart skipped a beat, and he turned to look at Heiress, who was waving cheerfully at him. Suddenly, he realized something.
That's right, the Threatening Artificial Human was Special Summoned by its effect, and the opponent hadn't even performed a Normal Summon this turn.
The last time You Xuan summoned Soga, he used the Counter Trap 'Rebound' to negate the Summon. However, monsters negated by Rebound aren't destroyed; they return to the hand.
In other words, currently...
"Sorry, but I'll be borrowing your body, Heiress." You Xuan said.
Heiress pouted, "It's fine, but can't you use a less misleading phrase?"
You Xuan replied, "Offering Vampire Heiress as a Tribute, Advanced Summon!
The king of artificial mind power, the bane of Traps—
—Artificial Human - Force Trembler, Summon once more!"
(End of Chapter)
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