Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

That powerful monster that my brother was so proud of, that Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon that once made my older brother suffer a bitter defeat, actually... just fell down like that?

"It's not over yet! I haven't given up!"

With a sharp look in his eyes, even as his ace monster was destroyed, Kaiser had no intention of ending the battle. Instead, he pulled out a card from his hand and thrust it into the back row of the Duel Disk: "Quick-Play Spell Card - Eternal Cybernetic, activated!"

Edward: "...Eternal Electron?"

Kaiser: "That's right! This card's effect is—ignore the Summoning conditions, revive the [Cyber] Fusion Monster in my Graveyard!"

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Eternal Electronics

(Quick-Play Spell Card)

Effect: You can use each of the card's ① and ② effects once per turn.

①: You can target 1 Machine-Type "Cyber" Fusion Monster in your Graveyard. Return that monster to your Extra Deck or Special Summon it, ignoring its Summoning conditions.

②: If a Machine-Type "Cyber" Fusion Monster on your field is to be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can banish this card from your Graveyard instead.

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A dark blue electric light swept across the entire area, and jet-black wings swept in once more.

The destroyed [Electronic Terminator Dragon] has now returned to Caesar's field in its complete form.

455 An inescapable fate

Cyber ​​End Dragon, the ultimate monster formed by the fusion of three cyber dragons, is an old friend of Caesar and his ace monster that has accompanied him since childhood.

Now that it has been resurrected, although it has lost the doubled attack power bonus brought by [Power Combination], it still has an extremely terrifying attack power of 4000 points, which has reached the realm of gods, as well as the additional effect of penetrating all defenses.

Even if the opponent places a monster in Defense Position, Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon can still ignore it and deal significant damage by penetrating the opponent's defense.

Therefore, in most situations, this card's explosive power is far greater than that of [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite].

Just like its name suggests, this monster is a terrifying being that brings about the end of its opponents!

"The second effect of the Quick-Play Spell Card in my Graveyard, Eternal Cyber, is: If a Cyber ​​Fusion Monster on my field is destroyed by battle, I can banish this card from my Graveyard instead."

Caesar tapped his duel disk, having suffered a hidden loss due to Edward's scheme, and said in a deep voice, "In other words, Edward... even if you want to use similar methods to ruin my old friend again, it will be impossible!"

"Ugh... What a troublesome fellow!"

Seeing the Electronic Terminator Dragon reappear on the field, now with an "anti-destruction buff," Edward finally felt a sense of crisis, and she couldn't help but furrow her brow.

It was only at this moment that the calm and collected feeling she had initially exuded finally dissipated, replaced by a hint of panic.

"The battle continues! [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon] continues its attack on [Elemental Hero - Winged Warrior]! Take this—Eternal Evolution Flame!!!"

The offensive that had been interrupted earlier is now back on the field.

Having used up all his prepared trump cards, Edward clearly had no other means to evade the attack.

And so, under everyone's watchful eyes, the torrent of light from the Electronic Terminator Dragon engulfed Winged Warrior without any suspense, turning him into tiny fragments.

At the same time, Edward also suffered damage from the difference in attack power between the two monsters, which amounted to 3000 points.

"……Well!"

(Ed Phoenix LP: 4000→1000)

"As expected of Caesar, he reversed the previous situation in an instant and brought the advantage back to his side!" Looking at Edward, who was engulfed by the torrent of light and flames and was kneeling on the ground in pain, Manjoume on the other side of the screen couldn't help but exclaim.

Indeed, Caesar is Caesar; he always has his eyes on the future!

Just when everyone thought he would passively lose after the monster was destroyed, he surprised his opponents with a swift and unexpected move, giving those narrow-minded guys a slap in the face.

The resurrected Electronic Terminator Dragon, embodying Caesar's beliefs, unleashed all its attacks on its opponent.

"Well... I really miscalculated~"

Slowly rising from the ground, Ed dusted off his clothes. Having taken a heavy blow and now possessing only 1000 health points, he tidied his slightly disheveled silver hair and fixed his deep blue eyes on Caesar's location: "But... next, senior, you'll have to bear the negative effects of [Power Combination], thus losing the original attack power of [Electronic Terminator Dragon], which is 4000 health points. Do you have a way to resolve this predicament?"

"No, I don't have to bear that harm."

Hearing the slightly mocking tone in the girl's voice, Caesar blinked and then explained: "The effect description of [Power Combination] is: 'During the End Phase of the turn this card is activated, while a monster fused to this card is on the field, you take damage equal to the original ATK of that monster.'"

"That's... wait!" Noticing the information contained in Caesar's words, the girl frowned slightly, and a look of sudden realization appeared on her face: "Caesar, you... you actually thought of that?"

At this point, Edward no longer addressed Caesar as "senior."

Overwhelmed by the surprise that was spreading through her, she couldn't help but reveal her true thoughts.

"...What? What's going on???"

"Is there anyone who knows the ropes? Come out and explain!"

Unable to grasp the message contained in the conversation between the two, the audience couldn't help but raise this question.

"That's right, Edward... exactly what you think!"

Raising his arm and pointing to his old friend, Caesar addressed the camera, loudly explaining the current situation: "...The [Cyber ​​Ender Dragon] currently on my field is not in the state it was previously summoned through the [Power Bond] effect... It refreshed its cooldown in the graveyard, and after being revived by the [Eternal Electron] effect, it lost its previous negative effects. Therefore, I will no longer be affected by the negative effects of [Power Bond]."

Everyone: "Is this even possible...?!"

"Then, I'll set a card aside, turn over." Caesar placed his last card face down in his back row and waved to end his turn.

As Caesar said, even though [Cyber ​​Ender Dragon] (Attack Power: 4000) was still on the field during the end-of-round resolution phase, he was not affected by the negative effects of [Power Combination].

His health points remained unchanged at 2000.

"...My turn, I cannot...draw a card!"

Due to the negative effect of the Quick-Play Spell Card "Offering to the Dead" activated earlier, Edward, who is in his draw phase this turn, cannot add new cards to his deck.

Edward, who had previously held the advantage, clearly changed his attitude after being hit by the Electro-Terminator Dragon's Blaze, no longer strolling around leisurely.

Even Yusei, on the other side of the screen, could vaguely sense the slight impatience on her face.

And as for his rival, Kaiser Ryo, there's even less to say.

"What's wrong? Where did that relaxed attitude go? Or have you run out of options with my old friend, [Electronic Terminator Dragon]?"

With his arms crossed, Caesar uttered these words.

It wasn't meant as sarcasm; he was simply expressing his doubts to Edward.

"Fate... is absolute, and it can never be changed."

The prophecy before the duel had already foreshadowed her victory and Caesar's defeat.

Therefore, this predetermined outcome will not change under any circumstances.

Facing the void before her, the silver-haired girl raised her head and slowly spoke, uttering these words: "Caesar, this duel will end in your defeat."

"……oh?"

"Upon entering the Main Phase, I summon Elemental HERO Prism in Attack Position and activate its effect: Once per turn, reveal 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck to your opponent, and send 1 Fusion Material Monster with that monster's name from your Deck to the Graveyard. Until the End Phase, this card is treated as a card with the same name as the monster sent to the Graveyard for this effect."

After explaining Prism Man's effect, Edward drew another card from his Extra Deck and waved it in front of him: "Caesar, I'm showing you Elemental HERO Shining Phoenix from my Extra Deck, and sending Elemental HERO Electro Man, which is its material, from the deck to the graveyard... In this way, Elemental HERO Prism Man will be used as Elemental HERO Electro Man until the end of the turn."

"【Elemental HERO Shiny Phoenix】? Is it a dual fusion monster corresponding to Jaden's 【Elemental HERO Shiny Flame Wingman】?"

Looking at the card Ed had pulled out, Caesar frowned and then asked in confusion, "But... with your current resources, you can't possibly fuse and summon this monster, can you?"

"Heh... When did you get the idea that I should be fusing and summoning at this time?"

"?"

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Edward suddenly waved his hand, opening the face-down card in the back row, revealing the trap card that had been precisely set off from the deck earlier through the effect of [Red Reboot]: "After the test just now, I'm certain that your face-down card isn't some kind of trigger-based counter-trap card... So, you have no chance."

"Ambush card open! Trap card [Swap HERO] activated! This card's effect is: when both players have the same number of monsters on the field, switch control of those monsters!"

As he spoke these merciless words, Edward pointed to the two monsters standing on the field—

At this moment, on both sides' fields, there is [Elemental Hero Prism Man] with an attack power of 1700 and [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon] with an attack power of 4000.

Next, due to the effect of the trap card, regardless of the will of both parties, control of these two cards will be forcibly transferred.

Caesar's old friend will betray his trust and move on to the arms of Edward on the other side.

In the last round, it was Ed's miscalculation; this time, it's Caesar's turn to feel powerless.

His tactics were indeed very comprehensive, and he also took into account the possibility of the monster being destroyed...

However, he subconsciously overlooked the possibility that his monster would be taken away by the opponent!

"...Electronic Terminator Dragon?!"

Ignoring Caesar's own wishes, under the effect of the trap card, Cyber ​​End Dragon and Prism Man, who has become Flashman, exchanged identities and came to each other's field.

"Hoo hoo hoo~~~~ Caesar, let me, a senior professional duelist, show you the cruelty of reality!"

After saying this, Edward, who had brought the monster from Caesar, immediately entered his battle phase.

Looking at the [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon] in front of her, she mimicked Caesar's earlier actions and directly issued an attack command: "[Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon], attack [Elemental Hero Prism Knight]... Take this! Eternal Evolution Flame!"

Just like before, the steel wings unfurled, and three dragon heads, brimming with power, simultaneously spewed out flames from their mouths towards Caesar.

In mid-air, the three beams of light intertwined, forming a giant spiral that hurtled straight toward Prism Man.

This time, there will be no more chances.

Caesar, who has been undefeated since leaving school, will fall to his own ace monster.

"...I will stake Caesar's name on this duel, and I will win!"

Facing the torrent of light emitted by his old friend, Caesar's eyes narrowed, and he flipped over the face-down card behind him: "Ed, the moment you attack... I will activate the Trap Card I have hidden—[Magic Cylinder]!"

"What... Kaiser's final face-down card is actually the [Magic Cylinder] that can nullify attacks and reflect damage?!" The host on the platform couldn't help but exclaim in surprise upon seeing this.

The constant reversals and twists have made the duel before him far beyond his personal understanding.

He had initially thought this duel would be Edward's victory, but it seems... it has turned into Caesar's victory...

"【Magic Cylinder】...Indeed, it is indeed a very suitable card for counterattacks!"

Even though Caesar flipped over the last card, intending to deflect all of the Cyber ​​End Dragon's attacks, Edward showed no panic whatsoever, nor did he show any regret on his face.

"But it was too late!"

Under the watchful eyes of the entire audience, she simply raised her arm, inserted a card into the back row of the Duel Disk, and activated it immediately: "Counter Trap Card [Red Reboot] activated! At the cost of half my Life Points, I negate the activation of my opponent's Trap Card, forcibly setting it face-down, and my opponent will be unable to activate any Trap Cards this turn... In exchange, Caesar, you may choose one Trap Card from your Deck to set face-down..."