Chapter 968: The Pain of Powerlessness
Chapter 968: The Pain of Powerlessness
"Wait for me, Youbei."
Jou also activated his Duel Disk, speaking with determination.
"We were separated once, and at that time, I didn't understand anything. But now, I won't let that happen again."
"Just like the promise we made, we'll never be apart again, forever."
"Duel!" x2
【Jou, LP 4000】
【Youbei, LP 4000】
"Then I'll go first."
Youbei spoke.
"My turn, draw."
Youbei drew a card and then revealed the card in her hand.
"Magic Card 'Angel's Favor'. Draw three cards from your deck and discard two cards from your hand."
Youbei discarded two cards from her hand into the graveyard.
"Then, activate Field Spell - Graveyard of the Dead Emperor!"
The scene changed, and a strange black mist engulfed the entire area. As the thick fog dissipated, a long corridor appeared, leading straight to a throne at the front, with clay soldier figurines in the pits on both sides.
"The effect of the Graveyard of the Dead Emperor." Youbei said, "Pay 1000 Life Points to substitute for the Tribute required for an Advanced Summon." (Original effect)
In the anime, the effect only required 1000 Life Points as the activation condition, and it could substitute for any number of Tributes.
【Youbei, LP 4000 → LP 3000】
"I paid 1000 Life Points to substitute for the Tribute and perform an Advanced Summon." Youbei declared, "With the Thorn Armour of Endless Sorrow, I summon my own arrival here—
—Youbei, Summon!"
Two soldier figurines in the pits rose into the air and disintegrated into specks of light amidst a golden glow. The light gathered and transformed into a demonic figure. Large black wings spread out, and its heterochromatic eyes shone with a cold light in the darkness.
Youbei, Summon!
【Youbei, Attack Power 0】
Like a split personality from the original, even its gaze was as gloomy as the original, as if burdened with endless pain.
"Youbei..."
At this moment, Jou had recalled a little of his past life, and after hearing some of it from You Xuan, he already knew that he and the fairy in front of him had made an extraordinary vow. Now, seeing an old acquaintance again, they had sworn to protect each other, but now they were facing each other with swords. A sense of sadness welled up in his heart.
"Jou, do you know what the most painful thing is for a protector?"
Jou was taken aback.
"What?"
"Even though there is someone you must protect, something more important than your own life, you don't have the power to protect them."
Youbei's cold voice suddenly softened, and she spoke softly.
"To gain the power to protect, I'm willing to pay any price, even if it means sacrificing my most precious things." Youbei said, "That's why I am who I am now, the birth of Youbei."
Jou remained silent, his voice heavy with emotion.
In his mind, fragments of memories from an unknown past life seemed to flash by.
"Youbei, to protect the boy with the correct dark power, you need strength."
An aged voice resonated.
"But strength comes with great pain. And your young and beautiful body will also become a two-faced ugly image. Does that not matter to you?"
"It doesn't matter."
A crisp voice rang out.
"This is my mission. If it's for this, I'm willing to become anything."
Jou's heart stirred.
This was the reason why Youbei had become the current Youbei, transforming into a fairy and staying by his side.
"...Set three cards, end turn."
Youbei's voice brought Jou back to reality.
"During the End Phase, the 'Sacrificial Lotus' discarded by 'Angel's Favor' at the beginning can be Special Summoned in Defense Position on the field if it is in the graveyard at the end of the turn."
Youbei's golden partner, the green leaf, bloomed on the field, revealing a vibrant lotus flower.
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"Then, Youbei, if I don't Tribute a monster at the end of my turn, I must self-destruct. I use the 'Sacrificial Lotus' as my Tribute to maintain my existence." Youbei said, "End turn."
The Sacrificial Lotus disintegrated, and the specks of light were absorbed into Youbei's body.
"End turn." Youbei said, "Okay, it's your turn, Jou."
Jou shook his head, refocusing his attention on the duel, no longer thinking about his past life or the past.
"My turn, draw." Jou said, "Activate Magic Card 'Transformation Contact'! If there are no monsters on your side of the field, send one 'New Space Hero' card from your hand and deck to the graveyard, then draw two cards from your deck."
Jou drew a card from his hand, and another card automatically searched and popped out from his deck. He drew both cards and sent them to the graveyard.
"Send two 'New Space Heroes' to the graveyard and draw two cards!"
Then he played a monster card.
"Summon 'New Universe Connector'!"
A flash of light passed through the sky above the Dead Emperor's Tomb, and a small, petite New Universe Warrior resembling a young girl descended from the sky. She had big blue eyes and a blue emblem on her chest like an M78 civil servant.
【New Universe Connector, Attack Power 800】
"The first effect of the New Universe Connector: When this card is successfully summoned, Special Summon one 'New Space Hero' or 'Elemental Hero: New Yuzak' from your hand or deck in Defense Position."
Another card popped out of Jou's deck. As he drew that card, a white-hot ball of light descended from the starry sky, landing on the ground with a thud, revealing the silver body of the New Universe Hero.
Elemental Hero: New Yuzak, Summon!
【Elemental Hero: New Yuzak, Defense Power 2000】
After landing, New Yuzak surveyed the situation on the field, turned, and looked at Jou.
"Today's opponent seems extraordinary." New Yuzak said.
Jou nodded. "Yes. She's my friend, but she's currently trapped in darkness. No matter what, I have to save her. New Yuzak, I need your power again."
"Don't mention it. We are one, Jou." New Yuzak said, "Use my power as you wish."
However, Youbei showed no appreciation and instead scowled, her face darkening. "Oh, so while I was away, Jou found a new favorite, huh? What's your relationship with Jou, anyway?"
Chapter end
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