Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

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In the darkness, multiple sparks lit up.

The Empress, wielding a curved blade and waving her red cloak, descended upon the circular arena amidst the cheers of the crowd.

“The Amazonian Empress…” Misawa Daichi murmured to himself as he watched Tania summon the second fusion monster after the Tiger Lion.

"That's right, this is the Amazonian empress who rules the dense forest, and also my other half!"

Raising her arm towards Misawa Daichi, Tania continued, "As long as [Amazonian Empress] is on my field, other monsters will not be destroyed, and they can inflict piercing damage on the opponent when attacking... And while [Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] is on my field, you cannot target other [Amazonian] monsters..."

The resistance provided by the Empress, combined with the taunt effect of the tiger and lion, undoubtedly gave Tania an extremely strong layer of protection.

After this combination appeared, even if Daichi Misawa planned to rely on defense-position monsters to get through it, it would only be an unattainable dream.

"The battle has begun! It's my turn to attack now!"

With a resolute outstretched arm, Tania issued an attack command to her monster without hesitation: "[Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] (Attack Power 2500) Attack [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior Electromagnetic Mad God] (Attack Power 3000)!"

"Are you crazy? You're actually sending a low-attack monster to its doom???"

Seeing Tania's foolish behavior, Misawa Daichi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Even though the tiger and lion won't be destroyed in battle thanks to the Amazonian Empress's effect, Tania still has to bear the damage from this difference in attack power!

What is she planning to do by doing this?

"Ha...is that really the case?"

"...Nani?"

Seeing the smile on Tania's face, Daichi Misawa suddenly had a bad feeling...

376 The Mad God is gone, but I still have the Martial God!

The current state of the game is as follows:

Tania: [Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] (Attack Power: 2500), [Amazonian Empress] (Attack Power: 2800), [Amazonian Spirit Sorcerer] (Attack Power: 800).

Misawa Daichi: [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior Electromagnetic Mad God] (Attack Power 3000), plus two face-down cards.

During the Battle Phase of the attack declaration, Tania activated the monster's effect: "[Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] effect activated! This card's ATK increases by 500 points only during the damage calculation for that attack!"

(Attack power of Amazonian pet tiger/lion: 2500→3000)

"What...does that mean the two monsters' attack power is now equal?"

"Could it be that she intends to... take everyone down with her?"

"No! That's not how it works... The monsters on Tania's side won't be destroyed by battle effects because of the resistance effect granted by the [Amazonian Empress]. So in this battle, only Misawa's Electromagnetic Berserker will be destroyed... while Tania's side won't suffer any damage!"

"Hiss... Such a thing actually happened?!"

"Tania! As expected of the Seven Star King... her strength in duels is indeed not to be underestimated!"

After hearing Tania's explanation, everyone began to realize the seriousness of the problem.

Previously, their attention had been drawn to the terrifying [Natural Wood Dragon Beast], while the other fusion monster, [Amazon Pet Tiger Lion], had been subconsciously ignored because it didn't show any particular behavior.

--Do not!

Or perhaps... this is exactly Tania's plan, to force out Daichi Misawa's trump card, and then crush him completely in one fell swoop...

Upon hearing Tania's instructions, the beasts of the dense forest let out a long howl.

It fearlessly charged straight toward the Mad God wielding the electromagnetic longsword, while the Mad God, formed by the combination of the three bodies, retaliated without backing down.

The collision of wind and lightning, these two elemental forces, scorched the surrounding air.

The two attackers (who, strictly speaking, can't even be considered human) were locked in a stalemate, neither able to gain the upper hand.

At this moment, the Amazonian Empress, located in Tania, suddenly buffed her companion, the tiger, granting it resistance to being destroyed in battle.

Thus, the beast, empowered by its master, unleashed its power, pounced on the Mad God, and then stretched out its abyss-like maw, tearing it to shreds...

And so, the defeated Mad God turned into golden specks of light and disappeared from the field.

The 8-star [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior Electromagnetic Mad God] is powerful, but unfortunately... its opponent is not fighting alone.

In a two-against-one situation, it could only leave the stage in bitterness.

"Hmm... At this moment, I activate the final effect of [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior Electromagnetic Mad God]! If this card is destroyed by battle or an opponent's card effect, you can target 1 each of your banished [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior α], [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior β], and [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior γ]. Special Summon those monsters."

Despite the monster's destruction, Daichi Misawa didn't show much panic.

After a slight pause, he quickly realized what was happening and took the three Electromagnetic Stones (excluding the ones from the previous duel) from his pocket and placed them on his Duel Disk.

Since the Amazonian Empress's permanent effect includes armor penetration, simply maintaining a defensive stance becomes largely meaningless in this situation.

Based on the monster's basic attributes, Misawa made different offensive and defensive choices.

【Electromagnetic Stone Warrior α】(Attack Power 1700)

【Electromagnetic Stone Warrior β】(Attack Power 1500)

【Electromagnetic Stone Warrior γ】(Defense 2000)

The attributes of 【Electromagnetic Stone Warrior γ】 are the same as those of Nendoroid, both being 800/2000, which is why Daichi Misawa made this monster the only one to be in Defense Position.

"Well done, Misawa... But! The second effect of [Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] will also activate at this time!"

"...What?! There's a second effect???"

“That’s right!” Tania gestured with her fingers and continued, “The second effect of [Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] is—after damage calculation, your ‘Amazonian’ monster can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls. That monster’s ATK is reduced by 800.”

"And this effect is not limited to once per round!"

"I choose to reduce the attack power of [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior β] by 800 points!"

The Beast King's roar, accompanied by immense pressure, descended upon the second-in-command of the Electromagnetic Stone Warriors, reducing its attack power from 1500 points to a mere 700 points, a level that even Clayman couldn't defeat...

(【Electromagnetic Stone Warrior β】Attack Power: 1500→700)

"But... at this moment, I also activate the effect of [Electromagnetic Stone Warrior β]!"

Seeing his monster weakened, Daichi Misawa frowned and said sharply, "During my opponent's turn, I can Tribute [Electromagnetic Warrior β] and then Special Summon 1 Level 4 'Magnet Warrior' monster from my Deck."

"—Come on! [Magnet Warrior δ] (Attack Power 1600)!"

The brown electromagnet disappeared in a flash of light, and then the big brother magnet, δ, composed of blue triangular cubes, appeared in the dueling arena in its place, facing forward in an attack stance.

The arms, composed of bipolar magnetic heads, were crossed, striking a pose of unparalleled confidence.

"Next... the effect of [Magnet Warrior Delta] activates! If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can activate this effect. Send 1 Level 4 or lower 'Magnet Warrior' monster from your Deck to the Graveyard."

Waving his arms, Daichi Misawa activated the effect of [Magnet Warrior δ].

It was supposed to be Tania's turn, but Misawa Daichi began to unfold his own plans.

Tania frowned as she watched the honest-looking man with thick eyebrows and big eyes running around unruly during her turn.

Looks like... I'll have to take care of this boy in the dark room from now on!

We must train him to be completely obedient...

"...The one I chose to send to the graveyard is the Normal Monster [Magnet Warrior β]!" The Magnet Monster, a completely different species from the Electromagnetic Monster, finally appeared in this duel.

"...Is the attack over? Then I'll continue my attack, okay?"

"Not yet! It's not over yet!"

In response to Tania's question, Misawa waved his arm again, activating the effects of [Electromagnetic Warrior α] and [Electromagnetic Warrior γ] in succession: "I Tribute [Electromagnetic Warrior α] and [Electromagnetic Warrior γ] to Special Summon [Magnet Warrior α] and [Magnet Warrior γ] from my Deck!"

The silvery-white light shone once again, and under everyone's gaze, two Normal Monsters that had appeared in the first Yu-Gi-Oh! game—Magnet Warrior α, wielding a sword and shield, and Magnet Warrior γ, with wings on its back—stretched their bodies and came to Misawa's front.

【Magnet Warrior α】(Defense 1700)

【Magnet Warrior γ】(Defense 1800)

"...Shouldn't this be over by now?" Tania's tone became somewhat impatient as she was interrupted time and time again.

He made a final inquiry towards the direction of Misawa Daichi.

If Misawa were to say something like "I'm not done yet," she wasn't sure if she could suppress her frustration.

"Uh... almost."

After nodding, Misawa Daichi finally lowered his arm.

Staring directly at Tania with a dangerous gaze, even this "last warrior" couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

That's pretty much everything I could do this round. Now... it's time to wait for my next round to unfold.

"Then, it's my turn... [Amazonian Empress]! Attack [Magnet Warrior Alpha]!"

Tania declared an attack on the Normal Monster with the lowest Defense on Misawa Daichi's field.

Unlike effect monsters, regular monsters don't have any last words effect, so you can destroy them directly and recklessly without worrying about any consequences.

Amazonian Empress has an attack power of 2800, while Magnet Warrior Alpha has a defense power of 1700. Thanks to the Empress's permanent piercing defense effect, even if Misawa Daichi's monster is in defense position at this time, it will still take damage based on the difference in values.

The Empress wielded her curved blade, splitting the magnet-formed warrior in two. Meanwhile, Misawa Daichi, the master of the warrior, also suffered 1100 points of penetrating damage in the aftershocks of the explosion.

Misawa: "Ugh...!!!"

(Misawa Daichi LP: 4000→2900)

"At the very moment the battle ends, the effect of [Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion] activates again, reducing the attack power of [Magnet Warrior δ] by 800 points!"

(【Magnet Warrior δ】Attack Power: 1600→800)

"With an attack power of 800... that's on par with the [Amazonian Spirit Master]!"

"And thanks to the destructive resistance granted by the [Amazonian Empress], the monsters on Misawa's side will only be destroyed one by one next..."

"Not only that, after the battle, the [Amazonian Pet Tiger Lion]'s debuff will be triggered again..."

"This combination... while lacking overwhelming power, is full of cyclical power! The Empress grants resistance, the Tiger and Lion lower attributes and have a built-in taunt effect... and in the graveyard, there's a monster that can repeatedly jump around every turn... Wow! That's a bit scary..."

Watching Tania's actions, all sorts of thoughts couldn't help but surface in everyone's minds.

Although no underhanded tactics were used, this Seven Star King in front of him... in some ways, might be even more troublesome than the previous Camilla!