Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Like Red Daddy (Super Magical Dragon Knight), when Phoenix Daddy (Destruction Phoenix Man) is on the opposing side, he transforms from the most beautiful newcomer into the ultimate beast, from the most reliable partner into the most troublesome enemy...

However, Yusei had already devised a way to deal with it.

"Then, let's begin anew, the duel between heroes."

As Yusei inserted his deck into the Duel Disk and raised his arm, a golden light flashed in his eyes, signaling his readiness for the duel.

Upon returning to Duel Academy, Yusei not only returned the "Mizu Hyakuhou Yu" deck he had borrowed to Yui-san, but also learned from her about the duel that was about to begin in the academy arena.

Realizing that this duel concerned the very existence of the Osiris Red Dormitory, he quickened his pace and rushed here, intending to personally participate in the battle.

"My name is Yusei. Although it sounds a bit boastful, I should be considered the strongest in Duel Academy right now... By the way, like you, I am also a Hero User."

Pointing to himself, Yusei gave a brief self-introduction.

"...You're also a Hero's Envoy?"

Edward, who hadn't paid much attention to Yusei before, suddenly showed interest after hearing his self-introduction.

The existence of Judai Yuki, who defied Saiō's prophecy, and another hero...

That's interesting, that's really interesting!

It seems this trip to the Duel Academy was worthwhile!

Edward: "Is that alright, teachers?"

Napoleon the Coach: "Uh... this..."

Professor Chronos: "OK! I agree, Yusei... Since you're also a member of Osiris Red, you're naturally qualified to exchange duelists~ Here you go~"

Instead of the hesitant instructor Napoleon, Professor Kunonos agreed to Yusei's exchange request.

Seeing that the die was cast, Coach Napoleon couldn't say anything more and could only nod helplessly: "...Alright, fine."

This was originally a duel that would determine the fate of the Osiris Red Dorm. Compared to Asuka from the other dorms, Yusei had every reason to make the exchange, both emotionally and logically.

It was precisely because Napoleon was aware of this that he reacted in such a bewildered manner.

"Then, let the duel begin!"

Rising from his seat, Professor Chronos announced the start of the duel.

Using this as a signal, Yusei and Edward simultaneously raised their Duel Disks.

"Here we go, Edward!"

"Ah...bring it on, Yusei!"

"...Duel!" ×2

(Ed Phoenix LP: 4000)

(Yusei LP: 4000)

"I'll go first... It's my turn, draw a card!"

Taking the initiative in the duel, Edward paused for a moment before drawing a card from the top of his deck and summoning it directly to the field: "Come on! Destiny Hero Diamond (Warrior/DARK/Level 4/ATK: 1400/DEF: 1600)!"

Accompanied by a black tornado, a blond man wearing a green cloak and whose body was studded with countless diamonds appeared in front of Edward.

Just like his name suggests, this man's net worth is visibly priceless.

Marufuji Sho: "...It's here! D-HERO!"

Kenzan: "Was this released at the very beginning this time?"

This time, Edward did not hide his Destiny Hero deck as he had before.

Facing Yusei, a duelist stronger than Jaden Yuki, she planned to unleash her full power right from the start and quickly defeat her opponent!

"The effect of [Destiny HERO Diamond Man] activates... Once per turn, during your Main Phase: You can reveal the top card of your Deck. If it is a Normal Spell Card, send that card to the Graveyard. If not, return that card to the bottom of your Deck. If this effect sends a Normal Spell Card to the Graveyard, during your next Main Phase, the effect of that Normal Spell Card in the Graveyard can only be activated once."

As he said this, Edward waved his arm, drew the top card of his deck, and showed it to everyone:

"The card I drew is the Spell Card - [Angel's Charity]. Based on the Diamond Man's effect, I send it to the Graveyard and activate its effect next turn!"

"Tsk... An angel's charity is not bad..." Yusei, stroking his chin, couldn't help but make a teasing sound as he watched the silver-haired girl opposite him display a forbidden card right away.

As expected, the person who could defeat Kaiser Ryo and Yuki Jaden is no weakling!

Ed's deck is clearly full of these simple and powerful cards.

"Next... I activate the effect of [Phantom Hero: The Solitary One] in my hand, discard 1 [Hero] monster other than this card from my hand, and Special Summon this card from my hand."

Sending a card from his hand to the graveyard, Edward then placed the Almighty from his hand onto the deck of the Duel Disk.

"...A solitary philanthropist? Could it be..."

A phantom hero clad in pink armor appeared from mid-air at Edward's call.

Compared to a righteous hero, its angular appearance makes it look more like a humanoid monster.

"The effect of [Phantom Hero: The Solitary One] is activated! If this card is Normal or Special Summoned, you can select 1 [Phantom Hero] monster from your Deck other than [Phantom Hero: The Solitary One] and place it face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone as a Continuous Trap Card. After this effect is activated, you cannot Special Summon non-[Hero] monsters from your Extra Deck until the end of this turn."

"I've chosen to place the [Phantom Hero Increment] (ATK: 900) from my deck into the Spell & Trap Zone."

Yusei: "Good heavens..."

Seeing this hero's standard gameplay that was practically ingrained in his DNA, Yusei's face showed a look of emotion.

She has an endearing appearance, but she is ruthless when it comes to playing cards.

Next, we should see the classic scene of "discarding the bridge after crossing the river," a scene straight out of a classic story.

"The second effect of [Phantom Hero - Incremental] activates! If this card is used as a Continuous Trap Card, you can activate this effect by Tributing 1 'Hero' monster you control during your Main Phase. Special Summon this card!"

Just as Yusei had expected, Edward, waving his arm, activated the Phantom Hero effect in the Trap Zone.

Upon hearing Edward's command, the new human, clad in purple armor, stepped forward from the Demon Zone, replacing the benevolent one heading to the graveyard, and stood guard in front of Edward.

At the same time, a light began to flash in the chests of the newcomers, calling out to their companions.

"If the third effect of [Phantom Heroes: Incremental] is activated, and this card is Special Summoned from the Spell & Trap Zone, I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower [Phantom Heroes] from my Deck!"

"...Come on! [Phantom Hero - Android] (Attack Power: 1000)!"

With multiple searchlights on its body, the purple-bodied hero monster appeared on Edward's field at the call of the newcomers.

With this, the complete set of classic combinations that guarantees 100% retrieval of key cards has been officially completed.

"The effect of 【Phantom Hero - Bionic】: If this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I send 1 【Hero】 monster from my Deck to the Graveyard, I choose 【Elemental HERO - Lady of the Mist】... Then I activate the effect of 【Elemental HERO - Lady of the Mist】: If this card is sent to the Graveyard, I search for 1 【Hero】 monster from my Deck, I choose 【Destiny HERO - Doctrine】!"

Ed has already Normal Summoned Diamond Man this turn, so she can no longer summon any other monsters from her hand. Therefore, her actions are clearly paving the way for what's to come.

"Then, the second effect of [Phantom Hero: Android] activates, banishing [Phantom Hero: Almighty] from the Graveyard, and search for one [Fusion] Spell Card from the Deck!"

Even after death, his grave was exhumed once more. The devoted and selfless man handed over the magic card, which held its last power, to Edward.

Yusei: "I've got the fusion working... In that case..."

Ed: "That's right, just as you thought."

"I activate the effect of [Destiny HERO - Demonic Man] (Woolpants Man), which was previously sent to the Graveyard as the cost of the Alone Man, and banish this card from the Graveyard to Special Summon the monster of the same name from the Deck."

Having confirmed Yusei's guess, Edward retrieved a second [Destiny HERO - Demonic Man] from his deck and placed it on his Duel Disk: "Come forth! [Destiny HERO - Demonic Man]!"

With the appearance of a demon from hell, the two-tailed, two-winged man in furry pants appeared beside a group of heroes as he was summoned, displaying a maniacal smile on his face.

"Next..."

Ed inserted the previously retrieved Fusion Spell Card into the back row of his Duel Disk, his gaze sharpening as a slight smile played on his lips: "Activate the Fusion Spell Card! I will send my Level 6 Destiny HERO: Demonic Man on the field and my Destiny HERO: Dreamer in my hand as Fusion Materials to the Graveyard for a Fusion Summon!"

Everyone: "...?!"

"Heroes of the dark world, heroes of the dream world, now unite as one and reign supreme in the twilight's utopia! Fusion Summon! Come on! [Destiny Hero - Phoenix of Destruction] (Attack Power: 2500)!!!"

Red wings spread, destruction descends.

Amidst Edward's shouts, the demonic human and the dreamer, who had transformed into two beams of light, merged into one in the vortex of fusion, evolving into a completely new being!

Black rocks shattered, lava erupted, and in the center of the arena, an immortal phoenix wreathed in flames stretched out its wings, breaking free of its shackles and unleashing its intense pressure upon the surrounding space.

"...The Phoenix Man was destroyed! It was that terrifying monster that defeated Big Brother!!!"

Upon seeing the phoenix appear on the field, Marufuji Sho instinctively let out a gasp.

This card, which has the standard protagonist template, has the same attack power of 2500 as Neos.

However... his presence is far greater than that of the mortal Xinyu Xia.

"It's not over yet! My story isn't finished!"

Even after summoning the slackers, Edward showed no intention of stopping.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, she sent all three monsters on the field except for the Phoenix Man to the Graveyard in one go, and then slammed one of her cards onto the Duel Disk: "...I Tribute three monsters, including Destiny HERO, Diamond Man, Incremental Man, and Android Man, to Special Summon [Destiny HERO Doctrine] from my hand!"

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【Hero of Destiny·Righteous One】

(Warrior/Dark/8-star/Attack: 3400/Defense: 2400)

Special Summon/Effect:

This card cannot be Normal Summoned. It can only be Special Summoned by Tributing 3 monsters you control that include a "Destiny HERO" monster.

This method allows you to activate this effect during your opponent's next Standby Phase if this card is successfully Special Summoned. Your opponent's Life Points are halved.

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The silver blade reflected a terrifyingly cold light, chains were wrapped around her neck, and a superior hero of destiny with huge black wings spread behind her appeared above her head as Ed moved.

The new hero, known as the Doctrine, has the appearance of a general from hell, exuding an aura of power that makes him unapproachable.

"Theorist...shouldn't he be using Blood Demon-D at this time?"

They traded three for one, only to acquire a monster that wasn't particularly powerful...

A question instinctively arose in Yusei's mind. After thinking for a moment, she realized that the [Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D], which should have belonged to Edward in this world and was the original and strongest D card, was still in the hands of her father's killer.

Therefore, Ed's deck does not contain Blood Demon-D, and she cannot summon this monster at this time to deliver a blow to Yusei.

In fact, the [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Knight] and [Destiny Hero - Phoenix Man of Destruction], who are known as the "Sleeping Dragon and Phoenix Chicks", are extremely powerful.

However, [Destiny Hero Blood Demon-D] is their natural nemesis.