Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

(Dragon/Light/Tier 8/Attack: 3000/Defense: 2500)

Xyz/Effect: 8 Level 2 Monsters

①: Once per turn, when a Spell Card or effect is activated on the field: You can activate this effect. Negate that effect, and add that card underneath this card as Xyz Material.

②: When an opponent's monster declares an attack, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to activate this effect. The attack target changes to this card for damage calculation.

③: If an Xyz Monster you control is destroyed by battle or card effect, you can target 1 Xyz Monster you control. The targeted monster gains ATK equal to the destroyed monster's original ATK.

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Azure wings of light appeared from the edge of the universe, accompanied by several constantly flashing orbs of light. The galactic dragon, clad in silver armor, crossed the dark galaxy and descended from the sky, arriving before Yuya Sakaki.

Spreading its crystal-like wings, [No. 38 Hopeful Dragon Galaxy Giant] let out a menacing roar towards Yoshida's location.

"...Goo! You actually performed an Xyz Summon during my turn... Yuya Sakaki, you bastard!"

Yoshida's expression twisted several times. Feeling that his turn was no longer his own, he decisively blamed the humiliation in his heart on Yuya Sakaki.

How dare you cause trouble in my turn!

"Tsk tsk tsk... Since it's a dragon monster that's making its appearance, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

After arrogantly waving his finger, Yoshida, with an unfriendly expression, activated the card lurking in the back row: "...Spell Card [Song Ice Moon] activated!"

Sakaki Yuya: "...Kaheyuri Yue?!"

Upon seeing Yoshida activate the magic card, Yuya Sakaki's expression immediately underwent a very obvious change.

The moment he saw the magic card, he seemed to glimpse certain scenes experienced by another version of himself in a parallel world.

An unnamed rage also spread uncontrollably in his chest.

"...Based on the effect of the Equip Spell Card [Song of the Moon], I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Fairy, Spellcaster, Winged Beast, or Beast-Warrior monster from my hand and equip it to this card. After that, I can return all Dragon monsters on the field to their owners' hands!"

With exaggerated facial expressions and a wild demeanor, Yoshida described the effect of this magic card.

As he activated this card, he seemed to vaguely foresee the look of despair that would soon appear on Yuya Sakaki's face.

"By activating the Chain Spell Card [Song Ice Moon], I activate the effect of [Number 38: Hopeful Dragon Galactic Giant] to negate the effect of the Spell Card [Song Ice Moon] and use it as its Xyz Material!"

Endless starlight emanated from the body of [No. 38 Hopeful Dragon Galaxy Colossus], spreading towards Yoshida's direction.

Under the influence of this light, the magic card activated by Yoshida was absorbed by [No. 38 Hopeful Dragon Galactic Giant] before it could activate any effect, turning into a golden ball of light representing Xyz Material that surrounded its body.

[Ge Bing Li Yue]...Effect nullified!

This card, which has the Minotaur attribute, was actually taken by the opponent and became a tool card to activate its effect... In a sense, this result is quite ridiculous.

"Uh... Ahhhhh..."

With his offensive thwarted, his magic card activation negated, and unable to perform a normal summon this turn, Yoshida had essentially exhausted all his power.

Faced with harsh reality, he had to admit one thing: he was about to face defeat.

"...My turn, draw a card!"

Seeing Yoshida, who had fallen into a state of madness and forgotten to end his turn, Sakaki Yuya frowned slightly before taking the initiative to seize control of the turn and enter his own turn.

Then, without making any moves, he went straight into his combat phase.

"【No. 38 Hopeful Giant Galaxy】and 【Dark Rebel Xyz Dragon】launch a direct attack on Yoshida!"

(Yoshida LP: 7500→4500→500)

"...Then I target [Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon] and activate the Quick-Play Spell Card [Rank-Up Spell - Phantom Knights' Assault] from my hand! During your or your opponent's Main Phase, you can target 1 DARK Xyz Monster you control that has no Xyz Materials. Special Summon 1 DARK Xyz Monster that is 1 Rank higher than that monster from your Extra Deck as an Xyz Summon, then Special Summon this card as an Xyz Material by placing it on top of the targeted monster."

"...Upgrade to Xyz Summon! Come forth! The unspeakable Great Old One—[Outer God - Azathoth]!!!"

Overlaying the card art of [Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon], the twisted and eerily strange Great Old One appeared on Yuya Sakaki's field through the effect of a spell card.

It extends multiple tentacles, revealing an external god within its body, and blocks the activation of all monster effects.

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Outer God - Azathoth

(Demon/Dark/Tier 5/Attack: 2400/Defense: 0)

Effect/Xyz: 3 Level 5 Monsters

This card can also be Xyz Summoned by overlaying it onto an "Outer God" Xyz Monster on your field. This card cannot be used as Xyz Material.

①: The turn this card is Xyz Summoned, your opponent cannot activate monster effects.

②: If this card contains all of a Fusion, Synchro, or Xyz Monster as Xyz Material, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to activate this effect. Destroy all cards on your opponent's field.

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The appearance of [Outer God - Azathoth] results in the blocking of monster effects for this turn.

Even if Yoshida had cards like [Warbreaker], [Kuriboh], and [Kitek] in his hand right now, he couldn't activate their effects anymore.

Under the attack of the two dragons, with only 500 health points remaining, all that awaited him was the fate of annihilation along with defeat.

"It's over, this is the final moment... [Outer God - Azathoth] launches its final direct attack!"

With his arm down, Yuya Sakaki made this announcement.

At the same time, the mental impact from the Outer God also took away Yoshida's last bit of life points.

(Yoshida LP: 500→0)

"Ughhhhhhh...!!!"

The moment his health points reached zero, Yoshida's body, like a candle flickering in the wind, vanished into dust.

He will never appear again, neither in this world nor in any other world.

Having eliminated the last remaining threat, Yuya Sakaki will now set out to rewrite his own destiny...

514 The Hero's Resolve

Yuya Sakaki eventually left.

After completing his mission, he returned to his own world through a portal generated by the duel energy, with the help of his friend Reiji Akaba.

After a brief period of reluctance, Yusei and his companions, having experienced a dreamlike encounter, chose to let go and regard the experience as a fleeting dream in their lives.

Realizing the existence of other monsters and powerful duelists from other worlds, a surge of excitement welled up in their hearts.

After that, time passed, and Manjoume found a suitable candidate to become a vanguard of the Society of Light.

……

"...How about it? My skills are top-notch, aren't they?"

Formerly Obelisk Blue Dormitory, now the headquarters of the Society of Light.

In a luxurious single dormitory room, a boy with a white trench coat, a pompadour hairstyle, and thick eyebrows, after playing a game on the machine in front of him, excitedly showed off to Manjoume and Asuka, who were standing quietly behind him.

His fingers moved nimbly, and he wore a rather smug expression.

"...No wonder he's a world champion in shooting games; he has the ability to instantly kill bosses!"

Nodding slightly, Manjou acknowledged the abilities of the boy with the pompadour.

"Heh... So, all we have to do next is defeat those nobody like Jaden Yuki and Yusei, right?"

Refocusing his attention on the game in front of him, the boy with the pompadour hairstyle wore a nonchalant expression.

“That’s right. In order to turn the entire Duel Academy into a base for the Society of Light, we must first get this dormitory approved. And to do that, we must first defeat those two guys from Osiris Red.”

Recalling his previous experience with Napoleon, a strange look flashed in Wan Zhangmu's eyes.

Yusei, Yujo Jaden...

Neither of these two guys is easy to deal with.

It seems that after that cosmic journey, they gained some new power as "New Space Heroes".

For the King of Jaiwang's grand ambition, they were enemies standing in his way, and he had to find a way to eliminate them.

Since Manjoume himself is unable to take action for various reasons, let's send someone else to investigate first.

"Yes, this is also Lord Zhaiwang's intention, and you cannot refuse."

Asuka, still in that indifferent tone, changed into a white uniform, and her deck also changed to the theme of "White Night". Affected by the light of destruction, she now serves as a member of the Society alongside Manjoume, replacing Ed Phoenix and becoming Saiou's right-hand man.

Compared to the kind girl she used to be, she now exudes a cold aura that repels others, and her temperament and personality have undergone a very obvious change.

"Well... leave it to me, watch me beat them to a pulp!"

The boy with the pompadour, his eyes fixed on the screen and his hands rubbing the joystick, replied to the two behind him in a slightly perfunctory tone: "That guy is like a final boss in a game, full of all sorts of weaknesses!"

"...Redeem yourself, Judai Yuki!"

The boy with the pompadour, who was imagining the airship BOSS in front of him as Jaden Yuki's portrait, suddenly pressed the button on the pedestal.

Then, as bullets rained down and the airship disintegrated, the word "Win" appeared on the screen, signifying victory.

The game is over, and once again, the boy with the pompadour has achieved the feat of clearing the level.

"...Then, I'll leave it to you."

Seemingly satisfied with the attitude of the boy with the pompadour, Manjoume smiled mysteriously, then turned and left with Asuka, returning to their respective dormitories.

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"Ahhhhhhh!!!"

Meanwhile, at the Duel Academy headquarters, where the Society of Light had first targeted him, Jaden Yuki suddenly sneezed loudly.

Puzzled, he instinctively scratched his head: "How strange? Why did I suddenly sneeze? Could someone be talking bad about me?"

"Big brother, you're overthinking it! You and Brother Yusei are the talk of the town lately! Everyone knows you got a brand new Hero Deck from space, and they're all eager to duel you!"