Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

You can search if you want, but what's the point of opening with a crack in your own code? Are you trying to prevent the proliferation of G?

"No, this guy did it on purpose. I think... this is probably his so-called sure-win tactic."

Analyzing Dr. Craigetta's tactics, Yusei offered his own speculation.

Dr. Craigetta's behavior always reminded him of the famous "Red Thunder Slide Newspaper" combination.

The principle behind that combo is to use various cards with suppression effects as support, and by continuously banishing cards, to make the attack power of [Crimson Beast] surge to tens of thousands at once, thereby ending the opponent's life points in one fell swoop.

Dr. Craiget continuously observed the monsters' behavior, and while they weren't as powerful as One-Punch Crimson Monster, he probably had similar thoughts.

"In this way, the number of monsters I have eliminated has reached 6."

Having completed his task, Dr. Craigetta's expression relaxed slightly. Looking in DD's direction, he spoke calmly, explaining the current situation.

However, DD, watching Dr. Craigetta tell his story, stretched wearily and then let out a big yawn: "Hey... you're not planning to keep telling stories, are you? If this keeps up, it'll be dark by the time it's my turn!"

"Hmph! Isn't it perfectly normal for duelists to tell stories? What's so impatient about it?"

Slightly annoyed by DD's nonchalant attitude, Dr. Craiget frowned and continued, "Looks like you're a champion who doesn't know any manners. Just you wait, I'll soon take your throne away!"

After making such a bold statement about DD's location, Dr. Craigetta then took a new magic card and held it high above his head, activating it under everyone's watchful eyes.

625 The Real Demon

"...Watch closely, DD, this is the ultimate card that will snatch the championship throne from your hands!"

With hope of victory in his heart, Dr. Craigetta suddenly reached out, drew one of his cards, held it high above his head, and then activated it under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"I activate the Spell Card [Dimensional Fusion] from my hand! Based on this card's effect, I can Special Summon as many banished monsters as possible to my field by paying 2000 Life Points!"

(Dr. Craigouta LP: 4000→2000)

Several purple beams of light emerged from the dimensional rift.

As Dr. Creguta finished speaking, the monsters that he had previously discarded and banished through the effects of his spell cards returned from the other dimension through these pillars of light and were Special Summoned onto his field as much as possible.

"Come on! My monsters!"

"【Queen of the Universe】(Attack Power: 2900), 【Valkyrie Magician】(Attack Power: 1600), 【Black Mage Kuran】(Attack Power: 1200)..."

Whenever Dr. Creguta calls out the name of a monster, a new monster will appear on his field.

As Dr. Craigetta finished speaking, the five monster squares in front of him were already filled with monsters that had returned from another dimension.

What unfolded before everyone's eyes was a scene where three [Magic Valkyries] appeared on the same stage alongside five monsters, including [Cosmic Queen] and [Dark Magician Kuran], in a single turn.

"Impressive! You summoned five monsters in one go!"

Watching Dr. Creguta's actions, Jaden Yuki, who was watching TV, couldn't help but exclaim, "If DD were to take the hits from these monsters, he would be instantly killed!"

"...It's not just that."

Picking up where Jaden left off, Yusei added, "Dr. Creggart's five monsters on the field are all Spellcaster-type monsters, and the effect of [Valkyrie Magica] is that while it's on the field, the opponent cannot target other Spellcaster-type monsters... Having two [Valkyrie Magica] on the field at the same time can restrict the opponent's attacks, and right now there are three of them on the field!"

Just like the "Charging Captain", the "Magic Valkyrie" also has a similar effect of restricting attacks.

By summoning two [Magic Valkyries] on the field, you can achieve a mutual restraint effect, directly blocking the opponent's attack methods.

In this situation, even if DD manages to survive this round of attacks, he will be unable to attack Dr. Creguta again in the next turn, even if he summons a monster with high attributes.

If Dr. Cregota's control is not removed, then every turn DD will have to find a way to survive the monsters' five-hit combo, like a raging torrent, in order to avoid being taken down by Dr. Cregota's monsters in one go.

Professor Chronos: "Due to the effect of [Magic Valkyrie], DD cannot attack..."

Coach Napoleon: "...Furthermore, the effect of [Dark Mage Kuran] is that during one's own Preparation Phase, the opponent will suffer damage equal to 300 times the number of monsters on their field..."

Kenzan: "Even if DD summons a monster, they can't launch an attack. If they don't summon a monster, they'll face direct attacks from the mages..."

Yusei: "Yeah, whether it's attacking or defending, it's quite disadvantageous for DD... As expected of an IQ 200 duelist, Dr. Craig's arena is practically impregnable!"

"To be able to achieve this level of luck in just one round..."

"Is this... a duel between professional gamers?"

With their eyes glued to the screen, Yusei, Jaden Yuki, Kenzan, and Edward on the yacht were all waiting, anticipating DD's next move.

"...Hahahaha!!! DD, you've done quite well as a champion for the past ten years. At least...now you can disappear quickly!"

With a triumphant laugh, Dr. Craigetta surveyed his surroundings. Having completed the final unfolding within the Seahorse Dome, he felt a surge of pleasure as he surveyed the fearful and admiring gazes directed at him.

The same group of viewers who had just ignored him and looked down on him were now ignoring him.

But now, that attitude has immediately changed, becoming one of earnest fear.

This phenomenon perfectly illustrates the principle that strength reigns supreme!

"Heh, you've got plenty of nonsense to say..."

DD adjusted his glasses and adopted a nonchalant attitude.

Even though he appeared to be immediately defeated by Dr. Creguta's monsters, he didn't show much panic on his face.

"...Hmph! Putting on airs! I'll see how long you can keep up this leisurely attitude!"

Narrowing his eyes, Dr. Craigetta, his expression unfriendly, sneered and pointed at DD's location: "...It's over. [Queen of the Universe], attack that bastard!"

"...Take this, Light of the Universe!"

As an ancient card, the "Cosmic Queen" is from the same era as the "Lion Wizard". Although her name and description are very impressive, saying that she is a queen who rules over all life in the universe.

However, she is actually just a blank humanoid monster with 2900 attack power and wearing a cloak.

It's still somewhat inferior to the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which serves as a unit of measurement for combat power.

Even so, it's more than enough to deal with [Heavenly Emperor - Mystery] (DEF: 1200) on the DD field.

After destroying the defense-positioned monster, Dr. Creguta then planned to command the three [Magician Valkyrie] and [Dark Magician Kuran] on the field to launch a direct attack on DD.

The combined attack power of all the remaining monsters is 6000 points of battle damage, enough to reduce DD's 4000 life points to 0, thus winning the duel.

"...The instant you attacked, I activated my backcourt face-down card!"

Upon hearing Dr. Craigetta's instructions, the Queen of the Universe immediately gathered her hands together and rubbed a black energy ball in the direction of DD.

Facing the attack coming towards his monster, DD smirked and then flipped open a face-down card in the back row: "...Counter Trap Card [Attack Nullification] activated! It negates the opponent's monster's attack and forces the Battle Phase to end!"

"...Wow! It's actually [Attack Nullification]?!"

An invisible protective shield blocked the energy ball, acting as DD to stop the attack from the [Cosmic Queen].

Seeing the trap card activated by DD, Dr. Creguta gritted his teeth and finally could only helplessly wave his hand to end his battle phase: "Hmph! You may have survived this turn's attack, but the situation will only become more and more unfavorable for you next turn. In the end... you'll just suffer!"

"Entering Main Phase 2, I activate the Spell Card 'Spell Blast' from my hand. Based on this card's effect, inflict 200 damage to any Spellcaster monsters on my opponent's field..."

(DD LP: 4000→3000)

As the effect of the spell card was activated, DD's life points decreased by 1000 points. Dr. Creguta, who was showing the spell card in his hand, continued, "Furthermore, the effect of [Spell Blast] has a follow-up. During my draw phase, I can replace the usual draw and add this card from the graveyard to my hand instead."

"...That means even if you manage to dodge the attack, you'll still suffer damage from this amazing weapon's effects!"

DD: "..."

Dr. Creguta has five Spellcaster-Type monsters on the field, meaning DD will take 1000 damage.

Furthermore, as the rounds pass, this damage will gradually accumulate, eventually becoming uncontrollable.

From now on, during Dr. Craig's turn, he will receive at least 1000 points of damage from [Magic Blast] and [Black Mage Kuran]!

"For now, I'll spare your life... I'll lay a trap, end of turn!"

After making such a bold statement, Dr. Creguta set a trap card face-down to his back row and then waved his hand to end his turn.

The card he hid in the back row was the Continuous Trap Card "Torture Wheel," which has the ability to block the attack and battle position of one monster on the opponent's field.

Furthermore, as long as this card and the monster affected by this card are on the field, you can deal 500 damage to your opponent during your Standby Phase!

Therefore, strictly speaking, the effect damage DD receives each turn is: 500 points from [Torture Wheel], 1000 points from [Magic Blast], and 300 × the number of monsters on DD's field from [Dark Magician Kuran].

Even if DD does nothing, the guaranteed damage is 1800 points.

Not to mention the five-hit combo from the mage monsters...

No matter how you look at it, DD is now in a hopeless situation with no chance of turning the tide.

Kenzan: "Now... the situation is even more unfavorable for DD!"

"...Hehehehehehe!!!"

"Really? You figured it out? Well then... after all, it's the last one..."

Dr. Craigita: "...Huh?! What's going on? This guy can still laugh now? What do you mean, 'finally'?"

Just as Dr. Craiget was feeling smug about his ironclad tactics and thought victory was in sight, DD, who was being suppressed by him, suddenly let out a strange and eerie laugh.

As the laughter rang out, DD's overall image underwent a dramatic transformation in an instant.

Previously, DD looked like a middle-aged civil servant in a suit and tie, or an ordinary-looking office worker. Although he had a strangely strong presence, his overall appearance could only be described as ordinary.

However, at this moment, his body was enveloped in a strange white light, and his hairstyle began to become uncontrollably messy, spreading wildly in all directions.

That once calm face was now tinged with a madness and distortion never before seen.

This DD, in both appearance and temperament, seems completely different from before, as if... he has become a different person.

"To this day, I haven't used this card yet... Must choose death? Heh, so what?"

"...DD, what nonsense are you spouting? Are you pretending to be crazy because you realize you're going to lose?"

Seeing his opponent suddenly go berserk, uttering incomprehensible words, Dr. Craigetta couldn't help but feel a sense of confusion.

DD, whose eyes glowed with a blood-red light and whose overall aura leaned towards evil, ignored the reactions of the people around him and stretched out his arms as if talking to himself, saying, "In order to remain at the top of the world for ten consecutive years, I sold my soul to the devil. It's that simple."

"……demon?"

“That’s right, it’s a demon.” As white light filled his body and his hairstyle became more arrogant, DD revealed a look of pleasure on his face that was completely different from before.

"Dr. Craigetta, have you ever seen a demon?"

"Hmph! I am a prisoner, and the devil resides within my heart. No! I should say I am the devil himself!" Dr. Craigita clenched his fist and patted his muscular chest forcefully, giving this reply.

There was only one thing he believed in: his own power!

There is nothing else besides this.