Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

He pulled out a single card and displayed it in his hand. With a twisted expression, Saiou roared, "...Descend! [Secret Ritual Power 21 - World]!!!"

"And... at this moment, the effect of World activates! Just like the monsters that appeared before, the [Arcane Power 21 - World] summoned by the superior will also gain its positive effect."

At the call of the King of the West, accompanied by a soaring golden light, a black alien angel carrying immense pressure descended from the sky and floated silently on the King of the West's field.

Just like the moon that appeared earlier, under Saiou's deliberate manipulation, the card above the world's head, as if preordained, once again stopped in a position that was advantageous to him.

The cards that claim to possess "the power of the occult" will have different effects depending on whether they are in the forward or reverse position, but in reality, the outcome has already been predetermined.

At least for now, in this duel, the outcome of fate will unfold in a way that favors Saiō, without the slightest surprise.

"...Due to the Emperor's position effect, the attack power of [Secret Power 21 - World] will receive a bonus of 500 points."

【Arcane Power 21 - World】(Attack Power: 3100→3600)

"This monster..."

"The power of the mystic ritual... the world?!"

"An 8-star [Secret Ritual Power] monster with an attack power of 3600 points, and its number is 21... Is this Saiou's ace monster?"

Resisting the oppressive force emanating from the world, the group, gradually getting used to this aura, finally managed to stand firm.

Marufuji Sho, whose face was flushed and who was lying on the ground, struggled to his feet and quickly hid behind his older brother, Yuki Judai, trembling as he looked towards the world.

Looking at the black alien angel suspended in mid-air, the crowd couldn't help but utter sighs of amazement.

The Fool, the Magician, the Priestess, the Queen, the Emperor, the Pope, the Lovers, the Chariot, Power, the Hermit, the Wheel of Fortune, Justice, the Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, the Devil, the Tower, the Star, the Moon, the Sun, Judgment, the World...

As the last card in the 22 Major Arcana Tarot cards, the Mystic Power Monster, representing the name of "The World," undoubtedly possesses the most powerful abilities among them.

Although its specific abilities are unclear, its appearance alone makes it clear that it is an extraordinary and powerful monster.

“……战斗了！【秘仪之力4-皇帝】（攻击力：1900）攻击【命运英雄·扣杀人】（守备力：1700），【秘仪之力18-月亮】（攻击力：3300）攻击【命运英雄·防御人】（守备力：2700）！”

Having summoned the monster, Saiou then waved his hand and entered his battle phase.

With a smirk playing on his lips, he commanded the monsters on the field to launch an attack on Edward without hesitation.

Upon hearing Saiō's command, the monsters on his field also made new moves.

The emperor stretched out multiple arms, piercing the body of the man who had been impaled, while the moon raised its head, invoking the resonance of the ancient gods, disintegrating the body of the defender from the inside.

With two explosions ringing out in succession, the two heroes of destiny who were protecting Edward vanished into nothingness, disappearing without a trace from the field.

Her frontcourt was completely empty, leaving her in an awkward situation.

Yusei: "Oh no, now Edward has no monsters on his field that can defend against this!"

Jaden Yuki: "...The world's attack power is 3600... If Edward takes this direct attack, his health will drop to almost nothing!!!"

"Hehehehehe... Finally, here comes the direct attack of [Secret Ritual Power 21 - World]! Take this, Transcendent Ultimate Technique!!!"

After pausing, Saiou commanded the last monster on the field to launch a direct attack on Edward.

Accompanied by a soft hum of machinery, a golden wave carrying an aura of destruction shot out from the golden gem located on the face of the world.

This golden wave broke through the air barrier and shot straight towards Edward, who was no longer protected by the monster.

Edward: "..."

Seeing the attack about to hit him, Edward, with the mindset of a professional player, didn't choose to sit and wait for death. Instead, he immediately reacted, waving his hand to activate the face-down card in front of him: "At this moment... Trap Card [D-Lucky] activated! When the opponent's monster attacks directly, I can banish one [Destiny HERO] from my Graveyard, thereby forcibly ending the Battle Phase!"

The effect of [D-Luck] is similar to that of [Attack Nullification], both affecting the duelist himself.

Although it cannot defeat monsters, this effect can still be applied to the duelist himself.

Therefore, even monsters with all resistances that are "unaffected by other card effects" cannot escape this theorem and will be hampered by their controllers.

At the same time as the trap card was activated, the phantom of the [Destiny HERO - Killer] card that had been banished from the Graveyard by Edward also appeared in front of her.

Spreading his body, he used his power to block the attack from [The World] in place of Edward.

After that, having completed his mission, the killer vanished from the field and went to an unknown other dimension.

+'【"

"Hmph... Ineffective attack, is that it?"

Seeing that the attack from [The World] failed to reach Edward, Saiou raised an eyebrow and let out a barely audible sigh: "Then, I'll proceed directly to the ending phase..."

"Great...now it's our turn..."

"...Hmph! Don't get too excited! The very moment I enter the final phase, I activate the positive position effect of [Arcane Power 21 - World]!"

Upon seeing that Saiō had ended his offensive, Judai Yuki immediately shouted words of excitement.

However, before he could finish speaking, Saiou continued in an incredibly eerie tone, "...Based on the positive position effect of [World], I sent the two monsters on the field to the Graveyard, and after that..."

"...Skip one of the opponent's turns and go straight to my next turn!"

Edward: "What..."

Jaden Yuki: "...What?!"

Yusei: "As expected, it can't be that simple..."

Kenzan, Sho, and Manjoume: "Holy crap! Skip...skip the opponent's turn???"

Upon hearing the incredibly absurd words uttered by the King of the West, the faces of the crowd instinctively showed varying degrees of surprise.

Although the World's effect requires the Tribute of two monsters on the field as a price to activate it... it is undoubtedly worth it!

What does it mean to skip an entire round?

This means that Edward, having exhausted all his options after the first offensive, will be unable to respond to the new offensive and will have to directly face the King of the West's second wave of attacks!

As the king spoke, the moon and the emperor were liberated by the effects of the world and sent to the cemetery.

In a world where the amplification effect granted by the emperor has been lost, the attack power has reverted to a value of 3100 points.

However, even so, if Edward takes this hit head-on, his health will instantly drop to a dangerous level below 1000 points...

"Skip turn... It's still my turn, hehehehe... My turn, draw a card!"

As the world opened its arms, the entire venue was instantly enveloped in golden light.

As if edited, a portion of everyone's time was forcibly cut off at this moment, and the future and destiny returned to the side of the King of the West.

"Hehehehehe... Your world has been sealed off, and you've entered my world once again... Edward, this is fate!"

"Battle has begun! [Secret Ritual Power 21 - World] Direct attack on Edward! Beyond the ultimate technique!!!"

Once again, Saiō entered the battle phase, commanding the world to launch a direct attack on Edward.

This time, however, Edward had no monsters on his field that could defend against the attack, nor any face-down cards that could withstand the offensive.

And so, in Edna's wide, astonished eyes, the light emanating from the world instantly engulfed her entire body.

"……Well!"

Bathed in the shimmering light, Ed did not feel intense pain, but her life points were significantly reduced, dropping to 900 points in one go.

(Zaiwang LP: 3500)

(Aide LP: 4000→900)

"Finally... finally, it's time to use this card, the 23rd card of the power of the Mystic Arts..."

At the moment the world's attack ended, Saiou, with a smirk on his face, no longer paid attention to Edward's situation.

He simply looked at the card in his hand, which gradually solidified from blank to solid as the duel progressed, and then a divine light appeared on his face that went unnoticed by anyone.

It'll be soon, it'll be soon...

This ultimate EX card, representing the pinnacle of light, capable of turning all darkness into light and bringing down the curtain of fate, is about to be completed!

“斋王，斋王你在哪里？明一$N#J零@*①+$⑦*④~五=-酒{④=~⑨}⑧明你的身体就在附近，就在我的五-一&七}八/八~零=七<&六&}一眼前……”加#1&*0}>1**7$*4&5#9}>4=9&+8

"But why can't I detect any trace of you?"

"Could it be... that you yourself have changed?"

Looking blankly at the King of the West opposite him, Edward, due to the overwhelming offensive he had just faced, was momentarily plunged into a state of self-doubt.

"Hehehehe... Ed, your expression right now is just too amazing!"

The Prince of Sai, who placed his palm on his face and peered at Edward through his fingers, revealed a wicked, exaggerated smile: "...That's right, before me, before the invincible world, all that awaits you is a powerless and hopeless fate!"

"...No matter how pitiful they are, they will eventually be trampled under our feet!"

"Ha... Will of the Light of Destruction, you can continue to utter these mocking words to me while wearing the face of the King of the Sea!"

Shaking his head, Edward snapped out of his daze and regained his senses from adversity. He looked calmly at the Prince who had spoken those words with a smile: "The more you say that, the more you mock me, the more it will trigger my instinct to rebel!"

"And... I'm certain once again that despite having the same face, you are definitely not the same person!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? What I have now is the real Saiō Takuma!"

Lowering his hand from his face, Saiou continued in a devilish whisper, "...The Saiou Takuma you know, the one you're familiar with, no longer exists! After taking the satellite key from me and handing it over to you, he, feeling deeply guilty, vanished from this world!"

"...Shut up! Who would believe anything someone like you says!"

Waving his arms, Edward spoke with a rebuking tone.

Don't be fooled, Ed Phoenix...

The King of the West must not have disappeared; he is still waiting somewhere...

Saiou, my old friend, even if it's just to fulfill a promise we made and to realize Mijuchi's wish, I will change fate and free you from the negative emotions in your heart!

"Heh... Believe it or not, that's just how fate has decided." With a shrug, Prince Zhai made this declaration in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Then, just say that to that bastard of fate..."

With his eyes closed, Edward paused for a moment, then said calmly, "...Without my permission, I won't allow you to speak recklessly. Since this so-called destiny of yours has been hindering me, then I will shatter this destiny directly and show you! I will...transcend this so-called destiny!"

"Ha... Foolish!"

Hearing Edward's arrogant words, Saiou let out a disdainful sneer: "Edward, do you know what you're saying? Did you understand what I said before the duel began?"

"To presume to transcend the arrangements of fate with the power of a mere mortal... What a joke! Who do you think you are, the darling of the world, or the center of the universe?"