Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"...Now we have all three types of monsters!"

"I release the three monsters: [Destiny Hero - Demonic Man], [Phantom Hero - Android Man], and [Phantom Hero - Incremental Man]. Superior Summon—Come on! [Destiny Hero - Doctrine Man] (Warrior/DARK/Level 8/ATK: 3400/DEF: 2400)!"

Huge black wings spread out in the wind, stirring up gusts of wind.

A demonic figure, radiating terrifying pressure and wearing a horrifying bull-head mask, brandished the sword of judgment in his right hand, its shadow shimmering with a deep, dark light, and appeared in mid-air within the ship's cabin.

That powerful figure is none other than the Fatal Hero of the Ed deck, who currently possesses the highest bread count—The Doctrine!

"...This card is the last one!"

Even after summoning [Destiny Hero - The Doctrine] and [Destiny Hero - The Dependency Hero], Edward's story was far from over.

Or rather, now is the truly crucial moment!

After a moment of silence, Edward held a single card in his hand and raised it high above his head: "...Activate the Spell Card [Fusion Fate]! Send [Destiny HERO Divine Man] and [Destiny HERO Sprinter] from the Deck to the Graveyard, and use them as materials for Fusion Summon!"

Unlike regular Fusion Spell Cards, "Fusion Destiny" allows you to send monsters from your Deck to the Graveyard as Fusion Materials for Fusion Summoning.

However, in exchange, after activating this card, Edward can only Special Summon DARK HERO monsters until the end of the turn, and monsters Special Summoned by Fusion Fate will be destroyed during the End Phase of the next turn.

Despite its various side effects, this card still has its advantages.

For example, like now, with just one card... you can pull out the invincible Phoenix from the Extra Deck, and incidentally, you can also accurately pile two useful cards into the Graveyard!

"O phoenix reborn from the ashes, break free from the shackles of fate and soar towards the boundless future!"

"...Fusion Summon, Come on! [Destiny Hero - Phoenix of Destruction] (Warrior/Dark/8-Star/Attack: 2500 Defense: 2100)!"

The black volcanic rock burst open, spewing out countless red, high-temperature lava flows, and a reddish-black figure bursts out from it.

Its blood-red wings obscured the surrounding light, spreading out freely and unrestrainedly to the left and right.

The immortal phoenix, bearing the name of destruction, broke through the seal of the black stone, spreading its oppressive aura far and wide.

The most beautiful new life—the Phoenix of Destruction—has arrived!

The Doctrine People, the Anti-Utopians, the Phoenix Destroyers...

Driven by intense anger, Edward summoned all three of his strongest Fate HERO monsters to his field in a single turn.

At this moment, three heroes from the dark world lined up horizontally, facing DD with no reservations, ready to fight!

This is... undoubtedly a war of revenge.

At this moment, Edward also gave it his all without reservation!

"I'll set up two cards, then activate the Field Spell Card—[The Clock Tower of Hell]!"

Ed has completed his playthrough. In the graveyard lie the Negator, the Divine, the Divine, and the Sprinter. He has 3 cards left in his hand.

After inserting two of the cards into the back row of the Duel Disk, she then placed the last card into the side area of ​​the Duel Disk and activated it.

As Edward moved, the surrounding scenery changed in an instant.

The dimly lit cabin, bathed in moonlight, has been transformed into a complex of black clock towers with a full moon hanging high in the sky.

Behind Edward, a towering clock tower stood majestically, exuding an indescribable aura of power.

The clock face is currently at the initial position of 12 o'clock.

"...The round is over."

After confirming that he hadn't overlooked any factors, Edward took a deep breath to calm his turbulent emotions, then waved to end his turn.

"Terrible, terrifying~~~ It's really terrifying, Ed~" Clapping his hands with a look of delight, DD couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as he watched Ed's final move: "He used up all his cards in one turn, and with just those low-level monsters, he created such a terrifying final move~ Ed, your growth has truly surprised me!"

As for Edward himself, DD felt more of an envy than anything else, perhaps mixed with a touch of jealousy.

After all, he was originally just an ordinary person, and could never be compared to Edward, who was a genius.

Fortunately, he gained godlike abilities through an unexpected means, thus becoming a champion and standing at the top of the professional league, leaving countless geniuses, including Edward, behind him.

Isn't this good fortune also a form of strength?

“…DD, I know your strength better than anyone. Facing you, the strongest champion in history, I can only barely fight you if I go all out.”

"I must win this duel, no matter what, not only for my father, but also for myself, DD... Let's settle everything today!"

Although the flames in his heart grew ever stronger, Edward's inner world gradually calmed down.

Simply being angry won't solve anything; it will only cloud your judgment.

What she needs to do most now is to calmly think things through and do everything in her power to defeat DD, her enemy!

"Ha, my turn, draw a card!"

"At this moment, the effect of [Destiny Hero - The Righteous One] activates! During the opponent's preparation phase, halve their Life Points! Life Absolute!"

"...Gu!"

(DD LP: 2900→1450)

At the same time, a circular red field appeared beneath the feet of the cultist and DD. As Edward's words fell, half of DD's life points were drained from his body through the effect of this field.

"Next, the effect of the Field Spell Card [Clock Tower of the Underworld] is to place a [Clock Counter] on this card during the opponent's Standby Phase."

The clock face began to turn slowly, eventually stopping at exactly three o'clock.

"Hehehehehe... It's only just begun, and my life points have already dropped to this level... Edward, I'll let you taste this level of pain too!"

"As... a farewell gift to that world!"

With a ferocious look on his face, DD said these words, then turned over the card he had just drawn and showed it to Edward: "...I activate the Spell Card [Blood Note] from my hand. I can Special Summon one monster that is Special Summoned to my opponent's field. For every 4 Stars that monster has, I can Special Summon one [Blood Token] to my field."

Pointing to the Doctriner who had just dealt him massive damage, DD continued, "My chosen target is your highest attack stat [Destiny HERO - Doctriner]. Since he's level 8, I can Special Summon two [Blood Tokens]!"

Two red spheres formed from blood orbs appeared on DD's field as the spell card was activated.

After glancing at the Phoenix of Destruction on Edward's field, DD smiled and then pulled out another identical card: "Then here's the second one. I'll target the Level 8 [Destiny HERO Phoenix of Destruction] and activate the Spell Card [Blood Notebook] to summon two more of the same [Blood Tokens]."

With the activation of the spell card, two more red blood monsters appeared on DD's field.

As if anticipating half of Edward's development, DD summons these derivatives through Edward's monsters.

If Edward doesn't develop his strategy during his turn and Special Summon high-star Destiny Heroes, then DD naturally won't be able to use the heroes as a medium to Special Summon so many tokens onto his field.

"...Four derivatives?! Could it be..."

Upon realizing DD's plan, Edward's expression froze for a moment.

The Phoenix Destroyer has the ability to destroy cards once per turn without targeting, but DD currently only has four tokens on the field that are not worth wasting this opportunity on.

Even if one of them is destroyed by the effect of destroying the Phoenix, DD can still retain three derivatives, which can be used as sacrifices for the ultimate D descent.

If it doesn't explode, then the moment Ultimate D appears, all the monsters on Edward's field will become blank, at DD's mercy...

"Hmm, at this very moment, I activate the effect of [Destiny Hero - Phoenix of Destruction], destroying myself and a Blood Token simultaneously!"

At this critical juncture, Ed, sensing the crisis, made a decisive choice and activated the Phoenix Chick effect.

As Edward finished speaking, layers of raging flames erupted from the Phoenix's body.

The Phoenix of Destruction, transformed into a phoenix, leaped straight across the opposite field, sending itself and a Blood Token from the DD field to the graveyard.

In any case, even if the effect is not activated at this time, the Destroyer Phoenix will still be destroyed and sent to the graveyard at the end of the turn due to the side effects of [Merge Fate].

Rather than wasting this opportunity, we should let him play a role.

"...If destroyed, the third effect of Destruction Phoenix is ​​activated. During the next Standby Phase, Special Summon 1 [Destiny HERO] monster from your Graveyard!"

As he is destroyed, the Phoenix's rebirth effect is also triggered, and during the preparation phase of the next turn, he will be resurrected on Edward's field in his full glory.

"Hmph, one escaped? Oh well, it doesn't matter."

He narrowed his eyes, watching Edward control DD, a barely perceptible glint flashing in them.

After humming, he pulled out a card from his hand and held it high above his head: "Ed, let me show you this card that you've been searching for all this time!"

"I release the three [Blood Tokens] on the field, sacrificing them for a Superior Summon! Come forth! The ultimate D-HERO—[Destiny Hero: Blood Demon-D]!!!"

"...?!"

The three [Blood Derivatives] gathered together and transformed into a pool of blood-red water.

Through the path they paved, the ultimate Hero of Destiny, the original and strongest [Hero of Destiny - Blood Demon-D], descended onto the field amidst DD's shouts.

As the monster appeared, the white light on DD's body exploded, transforming into a pale white golem that floated silently behind DD like a ghost.

630 Blood Gravity!

"...I release the three [Blood Tokens] on the field, sacrificing them for a Superior Summon! Descend! Ultimate D-HERO—[Destiny Hero: Blood Demon-D]!!!"

With the "Ultimate D" that Edward had been pursuing held between his index and middle fingers, DD slammed it onto the Duel Disk with a twisted and triumphant expression.

As he moved, the three [Blood Derivatives] converged into one place, transforming into a lake of blood with white mist spreading outwards.

In this blood-red lake, the original and strongest hero of destiny—Blood Demon-D—spread his demonic bat wings and descended in a kingly manner, unleashing his overwhelming power, unlike that of ordinary monsters, in all directions.

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【Destiny Hero: Blood Demon - D】

(Warrior/Dark/8-star/Attack: 1900/Defense: 600)

Special Summon/Effect:

This card cannot be Normal Summoned. It can only be Special Summoned by Tributing 3 monsters on your field.

①: As long as this card remains in the Monster Zone, the effects of face-up monsters on your opponent's field are negated.

②: Once per turn, you can activate this card by targeting 1 monster on your opponent's field. Use that monster as an Equipment Card to equip this card (only 1 can be equipped).

③: This card gains ATK equal to half the original ATK of the monster equipped to this card by its ② effect.

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"【Hero of Destiny - Blood Demon - D】...is it the original Hero of Destiny card that Father created?!"

Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from Blood Demon-D, both the Anti-Utopians and the Doctrine members instinctively shrank back, revealing extremely serious expressions.

Looking at the monster that revealed its true form before him, Edward, who had seen its sketches as a child, reacted instantly and uttered a heartfelt exclamation of surprise.

“Ed, no matter what effects your monsters have, at this moment... they are all meaningless.”