Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Like the previous two monsters, Obelisk-10 also has a reversal effect.

Seeing the card flipped over, Kanda explained, "The effect of this card is—to do 20 push-ups within 10 seconds!"

"After memory and tongue twisters, is it time for physical fitness?" After listening to Kanda's words, Yusei thought for a moment, then squatted down and did push-ups on the spot as required by the card.

Now that he has been empowered by the spirits, this level of exercise doesn't consume much of his energy.

In less than 10 seconds, he had easily completed the requirements of [Oberisk-10].

"Kanda, you've failed again this time!"

After finishing his workout and standing up, Yusei clapped his hands and let out a teasing laugh: "Based on the effects of [Obelisk-10], you're about to take another 500 points of effect damage!"

Kanda: "Hmm..."

(Kanda LP: 3500→3000)

"Based on the effect of [Obelisk-10]... I Special Summon [Obelisk-20] from my Deck!"

Gritting his teeth and enduring the damage inflicted by his monster, Kanda then placed [Obelisk-20] on the deck of the Duel Disk.

There are two more chances.

For Asuka's sake, we must win this duel no matter what!

Holding onto this belief, the flame in Kanda's eyes showed no sign of being extinguished, even after enduring two consecutive counterattacks.

He clenched his fists tightly, fully prepared for the questions and answers to come.

"Fourth attack by [Elemental Hero - Sunrise Knight] on [Osiris-20]!"

Directing his fourth hero on the field, Yusei launched yet another new attack.

After a flash of light, the monster that Kanda had been lying in ambush in front of him was also exposed.

"Come on then! Bring it on!"

By stretching his body, Yusei was fully prepared to deal with the situation.

Whether it's push-ups or sit-ups, bring it on!

"The effect of [Osiris-20]..." Kanda picked up the card from the Duel Disk, looked at it, and then weakly asked, "...What turn is it now?"

"Huh? Isn't this the second round?"

"Hmm... correct."

Somewhat embarrassed, Kanda pushed up his glasses. Having been backstabbed by his own monster for the third time, his lips twitched. He suffered another 500 points of counter-damage in front of everyone.

(Kanda LP: 3000→2500)

"Tsk! What on earth is that brat Kanda up to?!"

As the saying goes, there are only three things that can happen.

Seeing Kanda suffer a crushing defeat on his home turf, even Manjoume's side couldn't help but complain.

I was just praising him for being creative and having a promising future, but then I contradicted myself.

Tsk! As expected, otaku are just useless!

"Just...just one more time!"

Forcing himself to remain calm, Kanda patted his chest and looked at his friend, Kamen Rider, who had been standing motionless with his arms crossed.

It is because of the existence of this monster that his cards are constantly being banished and cannot enter the graveyard.

For him, this friend Xia was the most troublesome enemy!

"Now, for the fifth time, [Masked Hero - Dark Claw] attacks [Obelisk-20], take this! Heroic Flash (Physical)!"

With his body slightly lowered, Friend Knight sped towards Kanda's location.

After a flash of light invisible to the naked eye, the Obelisk-20, which was placed on the Kanda field, was also lifted up and turned into countless fragments.

After completing all this, Friend returned to Yusei's side with the same swiftness, crossed his arms again, and adopted the posture of a lone wolf.

"...The effect of [Obelisk-20]: Question: What is the total level of the monsters in the graveyard now?"

"A monster in the graveyard?"

Because of the existence of the Friend Hero, the monsters that were destroyed in Kanda went to another dimension instead of being sent to the graveyard.

As for Yusei, the only monsters in the graveyard are Sky Knight, which was destroyed by an effect earlier, and Solid Knight, which was sent to the graveyard as fusion material.

Both heroes are level 4, so...

After thinking for a moment, Yusei said, "...The combined level of the monsters in the graveyard is 8!"

This kind of problem isn't even a problem.

As expected, Kanda will once again suffer 500 points of damage due to the effect of his monster.

"Hehehehehe... Answer... Wrong!" Kanda, pushing up his glasses and letting out a sinister laugh, explained, "The correct answer is... 13 stars."

"Nani?"

"When I activated the Spell Card Search earlier, I sent one card to the Graveyard as a cost. At that time, [Masked Hero Dark Claw] hadn't appeared yet, so this card wasn't banished!"

As he said this, Kanda reached into his graveyard and temporarily took out the card, showing it to everyone present: "Level 5 [Riddle Panel 9]... This is the card I sent to the graveyard earlier!"

"Yusei, because you answered the question incorrectly, you will now suffer 500 points of damage!"

"...Oops! I was careless!"

(Yusei LP: 3500→3000)

Having been caught up in Kanda's series of questions and answered correctly three times in a row, Yusei subconsciously overlooked this small detail, thus falling into the mental trap prepared by Kanda.

However, even though Yusei realized that Kanda had sent a monster card to the graveyard as the activation cost, he didn't know the exact level of this obscure monster.

Unless, he sends his own spirit to peek at the opponent's hand and then has it relay the information to him.

This method is indeed feasible, but... both Manjoume and Jaden Yuki in the audience are Spirit Users, and they can also see the presence of the dueling Spirits...

563 I summon my fist!

Besides Yusei, there were other Spirit Masters present in the arena at this time.

For example, in the stands around the dueling arena, there are special duelists like Manjoume and Jaden Yuki.

In this situation, if Yusei were to actually send his Kuriboh to peek at Kanda's deck in order to obtain the information he needed, it would obviously give him ammunition to criticize him and make Manjoume feel ashamed.

There's absolutely no need to do this to deal with someone like Kanda.

After all, Yusei, who had gradually become accustomed to riddle duels, had already found a way to break the deadlock.

"Alright, Yusei, five attacks have passed... Now your offensive is over!"

Having barely survived the heroes' five consecutive attacks, Kanda wiped the sweat from his brow and let out a long sigh of relief.

Despite numerous unexpected events and backlashes, it's finally his turn to shine.

"It's over? That's not necessarily true!"

"...Nani?"

Under Kanda's astonished gaze, Yusei raised his arm and inserted one of his cards into the back row of the Duel Disk: "...Quick-Play Spell Card [Masked Change] activated! Based on this card's effect, I send the Shadow Mist Lady on the field to the Graveyard, and then Special Summon a [Masked HERO] monster with the same Attribute from my Extra Deck!"

In this round, thanks to Liquid Man's effect, Yusei once again pulled the Mist Lady back from the graveyard.

This back-and-forth action triggered the Shadow Mist Lady's search effect again, allowing Yusei to add a second "Mask Change" from his deck to his hand.

Quick-Play Spell Cards can be activated during the Battle Phase and during the opponent's turn, so Yusei, thinking of this, did not hesitate to use this second [Mask Change].

The Shadow Mist Lady's attribute is Dark, so the next Masked Hero Monster to appear will also be of the Dark attribute.

"...Special Summon, emerge! The second dark hero clad in armor—[Masked Hero: Dark Demon]!!!"

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【Masked Hero: Dark Ghost】

(Warrior/Dark/8-star/Attack: 2800/Defense: 1200)

effect:

This card can only be Special Summoned by the effect of "Masked Change". The ② effect of "Masked HERO Dark" can only be used once per turn.

①: This card can attack directly. The battle damage dealt to the opponent by that direct attack is halved.

②: When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, you can activate this effect. Add 1 "Change" Quick-Play Spell Card from your Deck to your hand.

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Dark brown ogre armor covered her body, and the Shadow Mist Lady had undergone a completely different transformation from when she transformed into the Friend Hero.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the second Masked Hero, with a distinctive single horn atop his head and various barbs protruding from the sides of his armor, made a dazzling entrance, appearing directly in front of Yusei.

Since the Lady of the Mist has already activated her effect this turn, she will no longer be able to trigger the search effect when she is sent to the Graveyard.

Manjoume: "...【Masked Hero - Dark Demon】? Another new...Masked Hero?"

Jaden Yuki: "...Oh! It's the monster that Yusei used in the duel at the Royal Tomb!"

Both Manjoume, who had never seen this newly introduced masked hero, and Jaden Yuki, who had already seen him, expressed different levels of admiration for him.

One side was filled with doubt and shock, while the other side was more excited and amazed.

Having seen this, Jaden Yuki has come to understand Yusei's plans.

After his previous five-hit combo, Yusei, having tested the waters, was now ready to end the duel in one fell swoop.

"Hmph! A second Masked Hero? Well... even if you summon a brand new monster, it won't make any difference!"

Forcibly suppressing the panic rising within him, Kanda, feeling the oppressive aura of the Dark Demon, adjusted his glasses and stammered, "There are three riddle monsters on my field right now! Don't even think about harming me unless you defeat them!"

Now, it is Kanda's home turf, and the duel being held is a special duel unlike any other before!

Even a ruthless character stronger than Yusei must abide by his rules!

On this point, he would never back down in the slightest.

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