Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"Watch closely, young Yusei! This is the proof I've developed, the proof of unifying the three powers!"

His eyes widened suddenly, bursting forth with a powerful divine light unbecoming of his advanced age. Tubaiyin waved his arm, displaying the card he had just drawn to everyone: "I summon the second [Demon World Arithmetician Laplace] in attack stance (Attack Power: 1000)!"

Everyone: "...???"

No, that's it?

This is... the proof you're talking about?

Excuse me, is there any difference between this and before? Your monster still can't activate its effect, right?

Even if you intend to use it as a meat shield, shouldn't it be in a defensive posture?

"Ahem... Don't rush!"

Seeing the crowd's expressions shift from anticipation to astonishment, from astonishment to doubt, and finally to a knowing silence, Tubein, feeling somewhat embarrassed, cleared his throat and hurriedly held a new card in his free hand: "That one doesn't count. This is just the real beginning..."

"Ah...oh...I'll wait..."

Yusei, with his arms crossed, gave a rather perfunctory reply, saying that Yusei's thinking was not on the same level as Tubein's.

Yeah, so strong, so amazing, I'm so scared, really (reading in a flat tone).

I'm really looking forward to seeing what a magnificent scene will unfold!

"Ahem, now... this is just the beginning!"

After readjusting his aura, Tubine paused, then solemnly thrust the card in his hand into the back row of the Duel Disk: "At this moment, I activate the Spell Card [Duel Destiny]!"

"...Ban one monster card, one continuous spell card, and one continuous trap card from your field from the duel, thereby summoning the symbol of their unity!"

"...Appear! [Brain Dragon]!!!"

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[The Duel is Predestined]

(Normal Spell Card)

Effect: Banish 1 monster, 1 permanent Spell, and 1 permanent Trap from your field. Special Summon 1 "Brain Dragon" from your hand or Deck.

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Schrödinger's Mischievous Cat as a Continuous Spell Card, Summon Limiter as a Continuous Trap Card, and Laplace the Machinarist as a Monster Card...

Under the effect of [Duel Destiny], the three cards transformed into three beams of light of different colors, converging at one point above Tubine's head.

Immediately after that, a white, glowing sphere appeared in the space generated by the Field Spell Card.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the white sphere floated in the air, tracing a circular arc before gradually solidifying into a bluish-white oriental dragon.

【Brain Dragon】(Attack Power: 2800)

"...Battle has begun! [Brain Dragon] attacks [Surf Prosecutor]! Take this, Cosmic Explosion!!!"

Commanding the giant dragon in front of him, Tubai launched a final attack on Yuxing without hesitation.

As the saying goes, fortunes change, and now that the "Surfing Prosecutor" has had his moment of glory, it's time for Yusei's side to face Tubein's counterattack.

Young Yusei, although you possess strength far surpassing your peers, you are ultimately lacking when facing a duel based on my perfect logical theory…

Let this defeat guide you to a higher level in the future!

Jaden Yuki: "[Brain Dragon]...Attack power 2800?! That surpasses the [Surf Prosecutor]'s 2000 attack power?!"

Kenzan: "Oh no! Brother Yusei only has 500 HP left. If he takes this hit, he's going to lose?!"

Daichi Misawa: "...Ohhhhh!!! As expected of Professor Tubein, his dueling strength is so powerful! Even Yusei, who's using cheat codes, is no match for him!!!"

Youxing: “…”

The azure Eastern dragon opened its mouth and unleashed a white-gold dragon breath at the monster in front of Yusei.

If this attack, dealing a staggering 2800 points of damage, is successful, Yusei will suffer 800 points of damage exceeding his maximum health, thus losing the duel.

On the surface, it may seem that Tubaiin has the advantage.

however……

"...At that moment, I opened the backcourt cover card!"

Finally, just as the attack was about to reach his monster, Yusei made a new move.

As he curled his lips into a slight, exaggerated smile, he reached out and flipped over a face-down card in the back row: "Targeting [Brain Dragon], I activate the Trap Card [Magic Cylinder]! Negate this attack and inflict damage to your opponent equal to the attack value of that attacking monster!"

Using heavy pits to fight heavy pits, facing Tubein's offensive, Yusei simply let loose and revealed his true nature.

Hey~ You like to attack, don't you? Then bring it on!

However, the one who will suffer this harm will not be me, but you!

Next, let me present you with... your favorite big slap!

"What...it's a [Magic Cylinder]?! At this time?!"

The card art for the Trap Card features the familiar design of two magic cylinders.

One is responsible for absorbing attacks, while the other is responsible for reflecting the damage back to the duelist.

It must be said that in the current situation, this is indeed a more suitable card than the Supreme Power. While negating the Big Head Dragon's attack, it can also cause Tubine to suffer a counterattack damage of up to 2800 points!

At that point, facing Tubein with only 200 health points left, Yusei only needs to simply pull out a Fireball that deals 500 damage to the opponent to easily and happily win the duel.

Could it be that Professor Tubein is also going to collapse here?

...No way!

Seeing the countermeasures Yusei demonstrated, Misawa Daichi, who was inwardly panicked, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Tubein.

"...Hmph! This kid is quite cunning!"

Tubein seemed to have anticipated this, as he watched Yusei flip over the counterattack card.

His expression remained unchanged. He then reached into his hand, pulled out a card, and quickly inserted it into the back row of the Duel Disk: "Then, I'll chain this card to the activation of your [Spell Cylinder], paying half of my Life Points!"

"A chain trap card? Activated from the hand? And it costs half of your life points? Could it be..." Thinking of the activation conditions of a certain card, Daichi Misawa, who was hiding in the shadows, suddenly had a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Hahaha... Experience really pays off, Yusei, you're still a bit too green!

So what if it's a trap card? It's just a mere second-speed Magic Cylinder! Do you dare defy the noble third-speed counter trap, Red Reboot?

You wouldn't dare!!!

Now, just honestly deal with this defeat!

Tubine: "Counter Trap Card [Red Reboot]! This card can also be activated from your hand by paying half of your Life Points!"

Youxing: “…”

(Thubine LP: 3000→1500)

The dragon's attack and the magic cylinder's defense are currently locked in a stalemate.

Looking at the silent Yusei, Tubai continued, "You can only activate this card when your opponent activates a Trap Card. Negate that activation and set that card. After that, your opponent can set 1 Trap Card from their Deck to their Spell & Trap Zone. After this card is activated, your opponent cannot activate any Trap Cards until the end of the turn."

Although the effect of [Red Reboot] will give the opponent a chance to accurately search for trap cards from their deck.

But that's for the next round.

After [Red Reboot] is successfully activated, Yusei will be unable to activate any more trap cards for the rest of this turn.

Even if we cover him with a [Holy Shield - Reflective Mirror Force -], so what?

The battle will end in this round!

"Kid, you're still too green! You think I didn't notice your cover shot in the backcourt? Naïve!!!"

With the dawn of victory already in sight and the sound of an invisible hand flipping a switch seemingly in his ears, Tubein felt as if the goddess of victory was beckoning him. A knowing smile unconsciously spread across his face.

How many years ago was the last time I had this feeling?

I can't remember anymore...

Yusei, what a terrifying brat! If I hadn't held back a little, I might have been the one who lost...

Feeling a sense of relief, Tubine squinted and looked in the direction of Yusei.

He was filled with anticipation, trying to read the other person's thoughts from their expression.

However, the reality was completely different from what he expected...

"...[Red Reboot], is that it? Ha!"

"Um?!"

Just as Tubain had anticipated Yusei's plans, Yusei also anticipated Tubain's prediction of his own.

He did not show the frustrated expression that Tubain had imagined, nor did he choose a trap card from his deck to set to his back row as the trap card had suggested.

With a disdainful smile at the [Red Reboot] that had been flipped over in front of Tubine, Yusei then flipped over the second face-down card in the back row: "Chain with the activation of [Red Reboot], I will also activate this counter trap card!"

Tubain: "What...?!"

"Counter Trap Card [Divine Judgment] activated! Pay half of my Life Points to negate and destroy the activation of a Spell/Trap Card, or the Summoning, Flip Summoning, or Special Summoning of a monster!"

(Yusei LP: 500→250)

The only card that can keep up with the speed of the noble three-speed counter-trap card is a counter-trap card with the same speed.

Faced with Tubein's [Red Reboot], Yusei responded with the omnipotent [Divine Declaration], but in return, his health points reached a very awkward value.

Tubain: "A divine declaration... It's actually a divine declaration?! Gulp!"

With the activation of the new counter-trap card, the imposing old man, accompanied by two angels, appeared solemnly on the field where the two were facing off.

Sensing the invisible hand on the wrench switch from beyond the horizon, the old man immediately let out a cold snort and raised his arm.

God said, “Let there be light!”

As the old man raised his arm, a dazzling light appeared instantly, carrying an irresistible power that spread unchecked in all directions.

Whether it was the Dragon Core Magic Cylinder facing off on the field, or the invisible hand that transcended the struggle, they all stopped what they were doing at this moment, falling into a state of time freeze.

In the next instant, the light and the invisible hand disappeared from everyone's perception. Having achieved his goal, the old god led the two angels back to the divine realm.

"In this way, your [Red Reboot] effect will be nullified, [Brain Dragon] will continue, and the [Magic Cylinder] effect will also pass successfully."