Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"...boil it!"

By sending three monster cards from his hand to the graveyard, Yusei now has two monster cards left in his hand.

Monster cards sent to the Graveyard are obviously no longer effective due to the influence of [Royal Valley of the Sleep].

"So, this is the last one!"

"I activate the Continuous Spell Card from my hand—[The Temple of the Royal Valley of Long Sleep]!"

Placing the last card from his hand in the back row of the Duel Disk, the High Priest made his final pronouncement: "This card can only be activated if there is a 'Gravekeeper' monster or 'Royal Valley of Rest' on the field. While this card is on the field, neither player can Special Summon monsters other than 'Gravekeeper' monsters. If 'Gravekeeper' monster and 'Royal Valley of Rest' are no longer on the field, this card is destroyed."

Yusei: "As expected... another ghost!!!"

Let's briefly summarize the current situation on the field.

Due to the presence of the Field Spell Card "Royal Valley of the Slumber," cards in both players' Graveyards cannot be used, targeted, or banished.

The Continuous Spell Card "Temple of the Valley of the Kings' Sleep" can also block Special Summoning of monsters other than "Gravekeeper" monsters.

In addition, the second effect of [Gravekeeper] ensures that you and your field spell cards are not destroyed by your opponent's effects.

The graveyard and monster special summons are blocked, and the field will not be destroyed.

At this moment, although Yusei still had a lot of health points left, he could be said to have been driven into a desperate situation by the Grand Priest's combination!

"...I'll end my turn like this."

Lowering his arm, the High Priest immediately drew a card from his deck: "At this moment, based on the third effect of [Gravekeeper's Psionicist], during the End Phase, I search my deck for [Gravekeeper's Spirit Sorcerer] (Spellcaster/DARK/Level 4/ATK 1500/DEF 1500) and bring it into my hand."

"Is it finally over? Next... it's my turn!"

While patiently waiting for the High Priest's turn to finish, Yusei suddenly drew a card from his deck.

"I activate the Spell Card from my hand—[Pot of Greed], and according to its effect, draw two cards from my deck!" By summoning Professor Chronos's Pot to the field, Yusei then replenished his hand with two more cards.

"【Gravekeeper】 has an ATK of 3400 and cannot be destroyed by effects... and I am also unable to perform a Special Summon other than 【Gravekeeper】 monsters at this time..."

Looking at his hand, Yusei sighed softly.

Clearly, I didn't really want to do that.

But... why do you have to force me?

"Struggling is futile in the face of this sacred duel ritual!" The High Priest couldn't help but smile smugly as he looked at the troubled expression on Yusei's face.

Young man... You can't make a dent in this invincible blockade!

Obediently give up, and then become a sacrifice for the royal family!

"Spell Card [Cosmic Cyclone] activated! Pay me 1000 Life Points and banish one Spell Card from the field!"

"What I'm excluding is, of course, the area magic—[Royal Valley of Long Sleep - Gorge of the Dead]!"

Yusei shoved the magic card in his hand into the back row of the Duel Disk and began to feel his life slipping away.

Since I didn't suffer damage from the other party, but instead actively sacrificed my life points, the feeling this time wasn't as intense as before.

(Yusei LP: 3500→2500)

"What?! ...Excluded outright?!" Upon hearing Yusei's explanation, the High Priest's eyes widened in disbelief.

No way! I'd only just started showing off, and you pulled this stunt on me...

That's incredibly disrespectful!

The Field Spell Card protected by [The Gravekeeper] – [Royal Valley of the Slumber] – cannot be destroyed by card effects, but that doesn't mean it can't be banished by card effects.

Once [Valley of the Royal Slumber] leaves the field, [Gravekeeper's Ability]'s protective shield will also disappear, losing its destruction resistance. The Continuous Spell Card that can prevent Special Summoning—[Temple of the Royal Valley of the Royal Slumber]—will also be destroyed by its own effect and sent to the Graveyard…

331 The Corpse is Talking

A massive whirlwind, like a black hole, appeared above the High Priest's head, then emitted a powerful suction force that pulled the entire King's Canyon into it.

The whirlwind, along with Mother Valley, vanished on the other side of the dimension.

With the disappearance of the Field Spell Card, "The Valley of the Royal Sleep," the Continuous Spell Card, "The Temple of the Valley of the Royal Sleep," also left the field.

After that, the three cards that were originally interdependent on the field and formed a tacit combination were reduced to just one bare card: [Gravekeeper].

Since the Valley of Royal Sleep no longer exists, the attribute bonuses of the Tomb Guardian also disappeared, returning it to its original state.

(【The Tomb Guardian】Attack 3400/Defense 3400 → Attack 2900/Defense 2900)

In the end, Yusei simply activated a magic card and broke the Grand Priest's seemingly invincible blockade...

"Well done! Yusei, teach that old man a lesson he won't forget!" Hearing Yusei's explanation and the High Priest's panicked shouts, Jaden Yuki felt a surge of joy.

If it weren't for the fact that her body was currently bound by bandages, making it difficult for her to move, Jaden Yuki would have even wanted to clap her hands joyfully, or go up to the High Priest and deliver a sarcastic remark.

Serves you right for summoning your fists to attack directly!

"...Your performance is over, now it's my turn!"

Once the obstacles on the field are cleared, Yusei's task at this moment is very simple.

"Hmph! Young man, don't forget... I still have a Gravekeeper with an attack power of 2900 on my field!"

"As long as I can hold out until the next round, I will..."

"You don't have a next round!"

"Varied……"

Waving his hand to interrupt the High Priest's speech, Yusei pulled out another card from his hand, placed it in the Duel Disk, and activated it: "I activate the Spell Card 'Hero Arrives' from my hand, paying half of my Life Points to Special Summon one Level 4 or lower HERO monster from my Deck."

(Yusei LP: 2500→1250)

"...[Hero Arrival]?! Next up is the Special Summon of [Elemental HERO - Shadow Mist Lady], then search for [Mask Change] and jump to Friend Hero, right!"

Jaden Yuki said, "I know this routine all too well!"

After all... he's been beaten up countless times...

"As your health decreases, the lid of the sarcophagus sealing your friend will also be closed," the high priest said, pointing to their feet.

With the disappearance of the field magic, the two of them were back at the top of the pyramid, and Yusei could see the stone coffin floating above the dark pit beneath his feet once again.

Since Yusei's health was only about a quarter of what it used to be, the sarcophagus was left with only a small opening for breathing.

Once Yusei's LP reaches zero, this gap will automatically close, and then, as time passes, it will take away the lives of Yuki Jaden and Asuka.

"Based on the effect of [Hero's Arrival], I Special Summon [Elemental HERO - Lady of the Mist] from my Deck!"

"When [Elemental HERO: Lady of the Mist] is Special Summoned, I can add one [Change] Quick-Play Spell Card from my Deck to my hand. The Quick-Play Spell Card I chose to add to my hand is [Mask Change]!"

Realizing the situation was urgent, Yusei accelerated his attack: "Quickly finish this, this is the last one! I'll target [Elemental HERO: Lady of the Mist], activate the Quick-Play Spell Card [Masked Change] from my hand to send Lady of the Mist to the Graveyard, and then Special Summon a DARK HERO from my Extra Deck—[Masked HERO: Dark Demon] (Warrior/DARK/Level 8/ATK 2800/DEF 1200)!"

Posing in a flying kick stance, clad in black scale armor, with a single horn on its head, this dark-attribute masked hero, unlike the Friend Hero, appeared in front of Yusei in place of the Shadow Mist Lady.

"【Kamen Hero - Dark Demon】...is a new Kamen Hero Monster!"

Although the new monster's exact appearance couldn't be seen through the cracks in the stone coffin, everyone could sense the faith that Yusei had placed in this monster.

"Attack power 2800... Just 100 less than the [Gravekeeper's] attack power, what a pity! Young man! It seems you can't keep your boast!"

The High Priest, who had been stunned by Yusei's words and was covered in a cold sweat, looked at the Dark Demon standing in front of Yusei with his arms crossed and couldn't help but show a relieved expression.

Although it's only a mere hundred points, it's an insurmountable barrier for you!

In that case, it's really hard to say who will win or lose!

"Solvador Kana (That's not necessarily true)!"

"...What?!"

Since the High Priest is so generous, how can I, Yu, possibly desert my post?

"I target [Masked Hero - Dark Demon] and activate the Equip Spell Card [Beloved Hero] from my hand!" A spell card with a picture of a flaming winged man appeared in front of Yusei.

The Dark Demon, equipped with this magic card, also had a golden halo appear on its body.

"Battle has begun! [Masked Hero - Dark Demon] (Attack Power 2800) attacks [Gravekeeper's Ability User] (Attack Power 2900)!"

"Boy, are you crazy?"

Seeing Yusei's frantic suicide attempt, the High Priest couldn't help but show a puzzled expression.

What exactly is this guy planning to do?

"At the start of battle, activate the effect of the Equip Spell Card [Beloved Hero], and select 1 Field Spell Card from my hand or Deck to activate!"

With that, Yusei took Skyscraper from his deck and slammed it into the field on the side of the Duel Disk: "Come on! The battle stage for heroes... Field Spell - Skyscraper, activated!"

Great Priest: "...!!!"

I saw it...the moon.

The green sky and three suns were replaced by the ensuing night and a full moon hanging at the top of the sky.

Modern skyscrapers rise from the ancient buildings.

A magnificent metropolis appeared in this otherworldly space and time in a wondrous way.

Meanwhile, the Masked Hero Dark Demon, along with the gradually rising skyscraper, arrived at the very top of the towering building, looking down at the Tomb Guardian below.

"Young man! What exactly are you planning to do?" The high priest, who was shocked by the scene before him and completely unable to understand Yusei's plans, couldn't help but ask this question.

"...You'll find out soon enough."

Extending his arm, Yusei activated the follow-up effect of [Beloved Hero]: "...When there is a card in my field zone, the monster equipped with [Beloved Hero] will gain its ATK increased by its original DEF value and will not be targeted by my opponent's card effects!"

【Masked Hero - Dark Demon】 has an attack power of 2800 and a defense power of 1200.

therefore……

(【Masked Hero - Dark Demon】Attack Power 2800→4000)

"Attack power... 4000!!!"

Seeing the Dark Demon's attack power surge in an instant, the High Priest slammed his chin on the ground with a loud thud, and his pupils involuntarily dilated.

"Although it doesn't have the blessing of the [Skyscraper], this is enough."

Whether someone is strong or not is a matter of one version, but whether someone is handsome or not is a matter of a lifetime!