Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"Don't underestimate the synergy of hero decks!"

"At this moment, as the Great Hero is destroyed in battle, I activate the hidden trap card [Hero Mark]!"

"When a monster you control is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Elemental HERO monster from your hand or Deck to the field!"

"?!"

Asuka slowly lowered her outstretched arm, waiting for Yusei to summon a new monster.

This time, her tactics were disrupted.

Yusei closed his eyes, recalling the types of low-level monsters in his deck, when a flash of inspiration struck him.

If we're going to use the soul, then let's go all the way!

Let me show you the possibilities of ordinary monsters!

"Based on the effect of [Hero Mark], I summon [Elemental HERO Clayman] (Warrior/EARTH/Level 4/ATK 800/DEF 2000) to the field in Defense Position from my Deck!"

The indicator light on the Duel Disk flashed, and a portion of the cards at the top of the deck popped out automatically.

"..." Yusei looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel a black line appear on his forehead.

Dealer...you son of a bitch!

So, next round, the card I draw will be Clayman, right?

……

Yusei shook his head, trying to banish the negative thoughts from his mind.

Then, Clayman was drawn from the top of the deck and placed horizontally in the front area of ​​the Duel Disk.

A flash of golden light followed.

At this crucial moment, Clayman appeared on the field, embracing a muscular body.

He crouched down in front of Yusei, firmly protecting him behind him.

Hiding behind Nendoroid's broad body, Yusei felt a sense of security he had never experienced before.

Faced with Clayman's 2000 points of defense, [Electronic Star]'s mere 1200 attack power is nothing to fear.

Those little girl's pink fists, when thrown at the reliable clay figure, wouldn't cause any damage at all.

Looking at the Nendoroid silently protecting him, Yusei couldn't help but wipe away tears of emotion...

"..."

Asuka was somewhat speechless at Yusei's slightly exaggerated behavior.

Realizing that she couldn't defeat Yusei this turn, Asuka switched from offense to defense, inserting the magic cards from her hand into the back row of the Duel Disk to activate them.

"I activate the Equip Spell Card [Precious Armor] from my hand and equip it to [Cyber ​​Ice Blade Hand]."

"As long as this card is on the field, your opponent cannot attack monsters other than the equipped monster."

Similar to Continuous Spell Cards, Equip Spell Cards generally remain on the field indefinitely.

"This way, you won't be able to target my [Electronic Star], which has lower attack power."

"End of round..."

088 Don't underestimate the bonds between heroes!

"With only 200 health points left, what can you possibly do?"

Asuka's face remained calm.

After all, even if you summon many low-level monsters like Clayman, you still can't defeat the Cyber ​​Ice Blade Hand.

Even if Yusei summons a new monster in the next turn.

Under the influence of the [Precious Gold Armor], the only option is to target the electronic ice blade hand.

The electronic ice blade hand cannot be destroyed in battle.

No matter what monster Yusei summons next turn, she is confident that she can withstand it.

In her mind, she was already in a winning position.

……

Yusei placed his finger on the deck, then closed his eyes and began to recall the scene of Jaden Yuki's incredible draw.

Judging from this, he's planning a perfect remake.

[My field only has Nendoroids in defense stance]

Only one Explosive Girl card remains in my hand.

However, a [Gate of Fusion] exists on my field...

[You only get one chance; the outcome of this duel will be decided by the next card draw!]

"My turn, draw a card!"

While pondering these matters, Yusei drew the Destiny Card from his deck!

Yusei looked at the card he had just drawn.

That was clearly a monster card – [Elemental HERO Bubbleman].

All five basic low-level monsters from Elemental HERO are featured in this duel.

Bubble Man's card draw effect can only be activated when there are no other cards on your field, so you can't activate the effect now that you have a card in your hand.

Most people, when faced with this situation, would definitely choose to give up and admit defeat.

However, Yusei smiled with satisfaction upon seeing the card.

What he lacks is an Elemental HERO monster card.

The moment Yusei saw Bubble Man, the equation for victory was already complete in his mind.

"Oh?" Upon seeing the glint in Yusei's eyes, Asuka paused slightly, her composed expression wavering somewhat.

"It's coming!"

"I activate the effect of the field spell [Fusion Gate]!"

"Ban a monster used as material from your hand or field, and Special Summon that Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck!"

"I will use Clayman on the field, and Burst Lady and Bubbleman in my hand as materials for Fusion Summon!"

"what?"

"This is... the Trisolaran fusion summoning?"

Seeing Yusei's actions, Professor Kunonos, who was watching from the sidelines, showed a shocked expression.

"Great and immense power! Heed my call and manifest! Fusion Summon! [Elemental Hero - Earth Core Warrior] (Warrior/Earth/9-Star/Attack 2700/Defense 2200)!"

Core Man, who had only briefly appeared in the previous duel with Ria Amamiya, was now summoned back by Yusei.

Upon hearing Yusei's voice, everyone looked up at the sky.

In that void, a giant covered in silver armor suddenly appeared, hugging his body, and then crashed onto the lake.

The once calm lake surface suddenly became turbulent due to the arrival of the Earth Core Warrior.

The waves crashed against the small boats on both sides, causing them to rock violently.

"Well……"

Asuka crouched down slightly, barely managing to maintain her balance.

"Wow ah ah ah..."

Professor Kunonos, who was swept up by the wave, looked panicked.

He frantically waved his limbs, trying to keep himself from being swept away by the waves.

At this moment, Yusei placed one foot on the edge of the small boat, letting his body sway with the boat.

He stared directly at the Core Warrior who had stood up, his eyes shining.

The three women opposite were also watching the monster that had appeared on the field.

Deep red circular beads are embedded in the chest and joints of the Earth Core Warrior.

The jewels were connected by red stripes, forming strange patterns on the giant's body.

These precious orbs are the source of the Earth Core Warrior's power.

The Core Warrior's body is exceptionally large compared to ordinary monsters.

The humanoid, electronically powered ice blades were only the size of a palm in front of Core Man.

"Fight!"

"【Elemental Hero - Earth Core Warrior】Attack 【Cyber ​​Ice Blade Master】!"

"Take this! Meteor Impact!"

Yusei threw his right fist in the direction Asuka was.

"A monster with an attack power of 2700? That certainly surpasses my Cyber ​​Ice Blade user on the field."

"But so what? Yusei, don't forget, the electronic ice blades can't be destroyed in battle!"

"Do you really understand?" Asuka asked Yusei doubtfully.

"Although it won't be destroyed, it will still suffer damage!" Yusei looked directly into Asuka's eyes and slowly said.

"Well……"

Upon hearing the instructions, Earth Core Warrior spread his massive arms and slammed his fist down onto the lake beneath his feet.

The impact caused the lake surface to cave in instantly, creating a huge, vacuum-like water hole.

The shockwave from the Earth Core Man spread along the lake surface to the electronic ice blade user.

The electronic ice skater, under attack, couldn't help but kneel down.