Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

However, seizing the opportunity, Edward waved his hand and activated the monster's effect: "What a pity~ Senpai! Chain to your Fusion, I will activate the effect of [Frog], sending it to the Graveyard to negate and destroy the activation of [Fusion], and then set it to my own field!"

The projection of the spell card [Fusion] appeared on Jaden Yuki's field as he made his move.

However, before Jaden Yuki could continue his next move, [Fusion] was directly absorbed by the opponent's Frog and placed on Edward's back row.

In exchange, the Frog disappeared from the field and went to the graveyard.

"When the third effect of [Frog] is activated, if this card is sent to the Graveyard, I can choose one WATER monster from my Graveyard to add to my hand. I choose [Ghost Frog].

After retrieving the [Oni Frog] from the graveyard as an overkill material into his hand, Edward looked in Jaden Yuki's direction: "With that, the [Fusion] Spell Card has been sealed away. Senpai... can you continue your combo?"

Without heroes that can be integrated, wouldn't it just be a chaotic free-for-all?

combat power?

Does the concept of a "Hero of Mortal Bones" really exist?

"Omoshiroi (interesting)!" Jaden Yuki, who had been fused with the card that Edward had taken, wiped his nose. Instead of showing despair, his face was filled with fighting spirit: "A frog? What an interesting card! But... after activating its effect and being sent to the graveyard, it can no longer restrain me!"

Edward: "Huh~ Is that so?"

"If fusion doesn't work, then let's switch to this card..."

As he said this, Jaden Yuki pulled out another card from his hand and inserted it into the back row of the Duel Disk: "Next, I will activate the Fusion Spell Card for Fiend-Type monsters from my hand—[Dark Fusion]! I will send [Elemental HERO Electro-Man] and [Elemental HERO Clay-Man] from my hand to the Graveyard as Fusion Materials to perform a Fusion Summon! Monsters Special Summoned by this effect cannot be targeted by your opponent's card effects this turn."

"Appear! [The Evil Hero, Thunder Troll]!!!"

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【Evil Hero: Thunder Troll】

(Demon/Light/6-star/Attack: 2400/Defense: 1500)

Blending/Effects:

"Elemental Heroes Electro" + "Elemental Heroes Nendoroid"

This card can only be Special Summoned using the effect of "Dark Fusion".

①: Once per turn, you can target 1 monster on the field; destroy that monster.

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Crimson lightning roared across the sky, and in the dark fusion vortex, Clayman and Electroman merged into one, sublimating into a new existence.

Crimson jewels are embedded in the monster's chest and arms, providing it with a continuous source of energy.

443 Yujo Judai: To be continued!

The golden light in his eyes flashed and disappeared in an instant. After [Fusion] was absorbed by the Frog, Jaden Yuki once again used the passive skill of the Dog-Taking Techies to activate [Dark Fusion] in his hand.

As Jaden Yuki made his move, a demon-type monster with lightning-shaped shoulder guards embedded on both sides of its shoulders, protecting it from being eroded by its own energy, appeared on his field. It seemed to have traveled from Gotham City and gave off an American-style villainous impression.

【Evil Hero Thunder Troll】(Attack Power: 2400)

"I activate the effect of [Evil Hero Thunder Troll] once per turn, which targets 1 monster on your opponent's field and destroys it directly... Although I really want to say this, I'll attack first for now!"

Changing the subject, Jaden Yuki, who had originally planned to activate the monster effect, instead decided to enter his own battle phase.

After [Pancake Frog] leaves the field, Edward still has four monsters on his field: [Magic Frog] (Taunt AOE), [Satellite Shining Mischievous Sprite] (pulls monsters from the graveyard during both players' turns), [Satellite Shining Red Sprite] (negates monster effects), and [Giant Jet Satellite Shining] (restricts all monster effects).

Just now, his crisis instincts kept reminding him not to try to activate the monster's effect, even though his monster had the resistance bonus of not being targeted from [Dark Fusion] this turn...

"Oh? Senior, are you planning to jump straight into the battle?"

Realizing Jaden's thoughts, Edward smiled and extended his arm: "So, with a monster on your field and about to enter the Battle Phase, I will also activate the effect of the Link Monster - [Satellite Shining Impish] to Special Summon Rank 2 Pie-Frog from my Graveyard."

When there is a monster on the opponent's field, [Satellite Shining - Mischievous Sprite] can revive a Rank 2 or Link 2 monster in the Graveyard.

Everyone: "Class 2...isn't that it?!"

As if they had realized something, the crowd couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Meanwhile, the mischievous sprite Shining, burning like a flame, raised its arms and spread its iron wings after receiving the command from Ed. Using the power of gamma, it pulled the two frogs that were stacked on top of each other back from the graveyard.

From that moment on, the monstrous beast that had devoured the [fusion] was perfectly resurrected once again in front of Edward!

"really……"

"...Frog pancake?! It's that troublesome monster again!"

"There's no limit to once per turn for card names... which means this frog that jumped out can activate its effect again and give Jaden Yuki's card to the cow, right?"

"Uh (⊙o⊙)... Activating the effect will cause the pancake frog to absorb the damage, and attacking will force me to accept the taunts from the Magic Frog, making it the target of my attacks... Ugh... How am I supposed to fight this???"

"Not only that, judging from the effects of those previous swarms of Spraying Spirits, even if Jaden manages to clear all of Ed's End Screen, next turn... Ed, whose monster effects have expired, can repeat the same actions to achieve the exact same End Screen again..."

"This...this...we can't fight this..."

"Could it be... that freshman was deliberately playing dumb? Using Jaden Yuki as training material, and all those childish reactions just now... were just him calmly playing around???"

Having glimpsed Edward's cyclical tactics, everyone couldn't help but feel worried about Jaden Yuki's current situation.

The arena opposite them was already set up, while Jaden Yuki had only managed to summon one monster.

Even though the [Evil Hero Thunder Troll] has the highest attack power in the entire game, he simply cannot attack according to his own will.

The difference in combat power between the two sides is obvious at a glance. There is no need to make a careful comparison to feel the absolute advantage that Edward possesses.

Thanks to the special summon ability of [Satellite Shining], she can continuously replenish resources, and with just one card in her hand, she can drive the entire deck to function.

On the other hand, Jaden Yuki's side still suffered a huge loss, trading three fusions for one...

After summoning the [Evil Hero Thunder Troll], he only had two cards left in his hand.

"Has the Frog returned to life? But it doesn't matter!" Extending his finger, Jaden Yuki issued the attack command to the monster on the field: "[Evil Hero Thunder Troll], attack [Frog]! Hell Lightning!!!"

"What a pity... Due to the permanent effect of [Demonic Frog], the attack target will be forcibly transferred to it."

Extending its arm, the Thunder Troll gathered energy in the void and then hurled a red lightning spear at the frog's location.

However, the Demon Frog wearing a graduation cap leaped swiftly in the direction from which the lightning spear was coming, shielding the Pancake Frog and taking the brunt of the devastating attack in its place.

--boom!

With a loud explosion, the Demon Frog was destroyed and sent to the graveyard.

However, since it was in a defensive stance, Edward was not harmed in any way.

"My attack is over. I've set two cards to the ground. End of turn." Realizing that his effect would be countered by [Frog], Jaden Yuki made a quick decision, setting his cards face down to end his turn.

In his view, Ed's monster, though troublesome, had a fatal flaw.

That is to say, the attack power of these monsters from the [Satellite Shining] series is generally not very high.

Apart from the Frog with an attack power of 2200, the base stats of other monsters are even lower than some 4-star monsters with an attack power of 1800...

With his life points already at 8000, even without summoning any monsters, Jaden Yuki didn't think he would be taken down by Edward in one turn, losing all 8000 of his life points.

So he ended his turn just like that.

"Huh? Is it over already?" Seemingly quite surprised by Jaden Yuki's actions, Edward, toying with the ends of his hair, raised an eyebrow slightly: "Senpai, are you planning to hand over the victory of this duel to me so easily?"

"That's not true at all. I'm always serious when it comes to dueling!"

Waving his arms, Jaden Yuki spoke in a rebuttal tone: "Ed... For me, drawing a card is the moment when duelists and spirits want to connect. I just plan to gamble my victory on the next draw! Maybe... I'll be able to hold the key to victory next turn!"

"Ah~ Senior, you really are as rumored, able to talk to the spirits?" Edward didn't rush to draw a card after not commenting on Jaden Yuki's words, but instead asked a new question.

Others may not know, but in her own mind, the fact that she couldn't suppress the Jaden Yuki's outburst meant that she was already in a state of defeat.

Even so, Jaden Yuki's HP remained at full 8000, without suffering any loss.

But in reality, he had already sent it...

"Believe it or not, I can hear them..." Jaden Yuki said, glancing at his deck, "Right, aibo (partner)?"

"Kuri kuri~~~~" As if in response to Jaden Yuki's question, Winged Kuriboh appeared on Jaden Yuki's shoulder and affectionately rubbed against his cheek.

[Seriously... I heard there's a hero user in Duel Academy who even gives Caesar Ryo, who's entered the World League, a headache. I wondered what kind of guy he'd be?]

If that's all there is to it, then it's about time to end this duel... just as that lord predicted.

Looking at the grinning Jaden Yuki across from him, completely oblivious to any danger, Edward, with a calm expression, had already sentenced him to death in his heart.

Before coming here, the prophecy she received was an upside-down "chariot" in the Tarot, which signifies defeat.

Clearly, this was a declaration of Yuki Jaden's fate.

"My turn, draw cards."

After drawing a new card from the deck, Edward immediately turned his gaze to where the card was.

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【Fusion Destiny】

(Normal Spell Card)

Effect: You can only activate 1 card with this name per turn.

①: Send the Fusion Material Monsters listed on a Fusion Monster Card from your hand or Deck to the Graveyard, then Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster that used a "Fate/HERO" monster as Fusion Material from your Extra Deck. The monster Special Summoned by this effect is destroyed during the End Phase of the next turn. After this card is activated, you cannot Special Summon monsters other than DARK "HERO" monsters until the end of this turn.

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Magic Card - [Fusion Fate].

It is a card that can use monsters from your hand or deck as materials to Fusion Summon a "Destiny HERO" Fusion Monster.

In short, Edward, who has drawn this card, can now directly summon [Destiny HERO - Phoenix of Destruction] from his Extra Deck, dealing a devastating blow to Jaden Yuki across generations!

Without exaggeration, it's a card that can instantly turn the tide of battle once successfully activated. Paired with the Giant Green Worm (Predatory Plant - Blue Lock Dragon Anaconda), it can unleash its full potential, leaping and bounding about, leaving the opponent with no peace whatsoever...

Edward: "..."

Jaden Yuki: "Oh? Judging from your expression, it seems you didn't get the card you wanted?"

Gazing at the card in her hand, the girl's expression changed slightly, as if she was considering whether it was necessary to use this crucial card that could determine the outcome of the duel.

However, her expression was misinterpreted by Jaden Yuki as a sign that she hadn't drawn the card she wanted.

"Hehe... That's right, as you said, I lost in a game where luck was left to the draw."