Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

This card is unaffected by Trap Card effects and unaffected by Spell Card effects that are not activated this turn.

When your opponent Normal Summons, Flip Summons, or Special Summons a monster, you can Special Summon the same number of "Phantom Tokens" (Fiend/DARK/Level 1/ATK 1000/DEF 1000) to your field. These Tokens cannot declare an attack.

Additionally, you can Tribute 2 monsters you control; this card's ATK increases by the combined ATK of the monsters Tributed under this effect until the End Phase of this turn. This effect can only be used once per turn.

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A massive blue pillar of light descended from the sky, from which emerged a blue-purple demon god with enormous wings spread wide, perfectly embodying the name "Illusion Demon."

A powerful gust of air, accompanied by the oppressive aura of this phantom demon's arrival, swept across the entire sealed area of ​​the Seven Star Gate in an instant... and then spread out, covering the entire island.

The sky was rumbling, the earth was trembling, and even the distant homeland could vaguely sense this unusual aura.

The final and strongest phantom demon has descended here!

It also brings with it an extremely ferocious wave of destruction!

431 What kind of tile is this?!

[Divine Flame Emperor Uria], [Thunder Emperor Hamon], [Phantom Demon Emperor Rabiel]...

Guided by fate, the three phantom demons that broke free from the seal of the Seven Star Gate finally gathered together at this moment.

As the three demons gathered together, a far stronger attraction wave than before was generated.

As if they were draped in layers of golden light, countless points of light came from all over the world and continuously converged on the bodies of the three demons.

After that, strange changes began to occur simultaneously in various parts of the world.

Faced with this irresistible, unconfrontational, and undeniable force of devouring, whether it was the cards displayed in various card shops, the rare cards previously held by the Manjoume brothers, or the card decks of the onlookers...

All the monsters turned into skeletons in an instant, disappearing directly from the card and turning into energy that gathered into the Phantom Demon's body.

All that was left was a blank card.

"Hehehehehe... That's amazing... That's amazing... That's absolutely amazing!!!"

With her waist-length hair moving without wind, shimmering and billowing behind her, Kagemaru, absorbing the life energy of the dueling monsters that had gathered from all over the world, waved her arms wildly as if in a madman.

He could feel that his life energy had been further enhanced.

If the glass was only half full before, it is now nearly overflowing.

"Kagemaru, you're such a pathetic fellow!"

Looking at his opponent's current state, Yusei couldn't help but sigh.

Kagemaru: "?"

"If you really do absorb all the Duel Monsters as you say, then no one will consider you a comrade anymore... In that case, all that awaits you is eternal loneliness!"

After achieving one's life's pursuit, a person without dreams and goals will only become a heartless, lifeless fish.

The overlord of another world has already fully proven this point.

However, even if Yusei says so, Kagemaru, who is obsessed with immortality and conquering the world, probably cannot understand it.

"Hmph! Childish! Companions... I don't need them at all!"

Swinging his arms forcefully, Kagemaru's face was full of disdain: "Only the strong reign supreme! The only thing I believe in is my own power!!!"

"But your current power was obtained through the Three Phantom Demons, not something you inherently possessed..."

"……Shut up!!!"

Before Yusei could finish speaking, Kagemaru, whose sore spot had been hit, immediately interrupted him: "No matter what you say now, it's useless! Yusei... if you want to stop all of this, if you want to thwart my grand ambition, if you want to prove your ideals to me, then defeat me! Use your power to knock me down head-on!"

"Hidden card, turn ends!"

"Alright! It's your turn!"

After setting his last card face-down in the back row, Kagemaru crossed his arms and patiently waited for Yusei's play.

In any case... by the next round, it will be his absolute victory!

Ah...that's exactly what I was thinking!

After nodding, Yusei stretched out his arm and drew a new card from his deck: "My turn, draw!"

"At the very moment you draw your card, I reveal a face-down card in the back row..." Aiming at this exact moment, Kagemaru flips over the face-down card he had previously hidden in the back row: "Continuous Trap Card activated—【Awakened Three Phantoms】!"

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The Awakened Three Phantom Demons

(Continuous Trap Card)

effect:

Gain the following effect based on the number of "Divine Flame Emperor Uria", "Thunder Emperor Hamon", and "Phantom Demon Emperor Rabiel" on your field.

● 1 or more types: Each time your opponent successfully Normal or Special Summons a monster, you gain Life Points equal to that monster's ATK.

● 2 or more types: Negate the effects activated by monsters on your opponent's field.

●3 types: Except for monsters that are sent to the other party's graveyard but do not go to the graveyard.

②: Once per turn, if you control a Level 10 monster, you can activate this effect. Add 1 Continuous Trap Card from your Graveyard to your hand.

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Yusei: "The three Phantom Demons have awakened...?!"

Kagemaru: "That's right! This is the strongest suppression card of the Three Phantom Demons family!"

Extending his finger, Kagemaru pointed in Yusei's direction: "...The three Phantom Demons are now gathered on my field. Therefore, according to the effect of [Awakened Phantom Demons], every time you summon a monster, I will restore life points equal to that monster's ATK. Monster effects activated on your field will be negated, and monsters sent to the Graveyard will be... banished!"

The card art depicts the three Egyptian God cards enveloped in light, identical to the three Egyptian God cards on the field constantly absorbing the life energy of monsters. The effects are one-way effects: "Meng Wu Shui Mu" (a card name), "Skill Drain," and "Cosmic"...

【The Awakened Three Phantom Demons】...This is the ultimate card that can exert its maximum effect by relying on the Three Phantom Demons card!

With this card in hand, Kagemaru was confident he could achieve a complete victory.

"Hahahaha... Did you see that? Yusei... This is the great power I possess!!!"

With an extremely smug tone, Kagemaru laughed as if showing off, "...In the face of this oppressive power, all resistance is futile!"

"Give up, and obediently hand over your elven power... If that happens, I might consider taking you under my command..."

"Heh... It is indeed very strong, but... it has to be effective first!"

With a smirk, Yusei, ignoring Kagemaru's words, pulled a card from his hand and waved it in front of his eyes: "Next... I'll show you a big treasure!"

Kagemaru: "???"

Kagemaru, his mind filled with doubt once again, had a long string of question marks pop up above his head.

What? It's come to this... and this kid still isn't going to give up?

What amazing treasure? You can't possibly be the one to resolve this mess for me, can you?

Even if you pull out the Harpy's Feather Duster, it's useless; Thunder of Pain will completely nullify its effect! It's all for nothing!

"Ha... I'll send your Continuous Trap Card [Awakened Three Phantoms] to the Graveyard to Special Summon [Trap Devourer] (Fire/DARK/Level 4/ATK: 1900/DEF: 1600) from my hand."

As Yusei finished speaking, a ferocious demon with a large head and sharp teeth appeared in the back area of ​​Kagemaru.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, it simply opened its huge mouth and swallowed the key card that Kagemaru held the hope for victory.

After doing all this, it licked its sausage-like mouth and returned to Yusei's front field with satisfaction.

Then... he let out a satisfied burp.

Kagemaru was left standing there, completely bewildered.

What happened? What happened? What happened?

Where is my card?

Where did my huge trap card go? It just disappeared???

Kagemaru, still in shock, was filled with immense astonishment.

Yusei's actions were completely beyond his comprehension...

"【Trap Devourer】Although it is a Level 4 monster, it cannot be Normal Summoned. It can only be Special Summoned by sending one face-up Trap Card on your opponent's field to the Graveyard."

As he explained what had just happened, Yusei couldn't help but show a pleased expression.

That expression was full of mockery, it was practically as if "Thanks, Boss Kagemaru, for the trap card" was written all over his face...

"Damn it!!! But... with your current monsters, you can't defeat me!"

After listening to Yusei's explanation, Kagemaru, his chest filled with rage, shouted angrily, "My three Phantom Demons all have an attack power of over 4000! [Thunderbolt of Paradise Lost] can negate the activation of one Spell/Trap Card, and [Paradise Lost] can guarantee that the three Phantom Demons will not be targeted by card effects, nor will they be destroyed by card effects..."

"...In this state, you think you can kill me instantly?"

"Maybe it will work?" Yusei shrugged, giving an ambiguous answer.

"Heh...then prove it to me!" Kagemaru's face showed a mocking expression, completely disbelieving Yusei's boastful words.

How dare a mere child try to teach a master craftsman?

You think you can just kill me instantly?

Do you really think I, Kagemaru, am easily frightened?

"Then, as you wish..." He placed his palm on his chest, feeling the throbbing in his heart. His pupils turned into golden stars, and the light mark on the back of his hand also changed.

The golden symbol of 39, which originally represented "Hope, the Emperor of Hope," gradually transformed into 99, representing the ultimate, under the glow of the light...

New power and the ultimate warrior will be born here!

"Main Phase 1, I will construct a superimposed network with one monster, [No. 39 Hope the Emperor]... and perform a Shiny Xyz Transformation!"

"...When the order of the universe is disrupted, a ray of hope will illuminate the chaos! Xyz Summon! Shining Star No. 39, Hope the Emperor!!!"

The embodiment of hope, the light, plunged into the vortex in front of Yusei.

The golden number 39 flashed by, and then endless light erupted from the vortex along with the Warrior of Light.

A gleaming Hope, with six wings unfurled behind him, appeared in mid-air, wielding a longsword.

(【Flash No. 39 Hope Royal Hope I】Attack Power: 2510)