Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Looking towards [D3], Evil-Minded Saiō cast a disdainful glance.

My world (Zawarudo) has an incredibly high score of 3100!

Even the legendary dragon that the Seto Kaiba was so proud of could only sigh in despair when faced with it.

A mere weakling with zero attack power, ha...

"With the activation of the first effect of [D3], this card can be treated as a [Destiny HERO] monster while it is face-up."

"Next, I activate the effect of the Continuous Spell Card [D Composition]. If I have a monster Summoned or Special Summoned in my Main Spell, I can send this card with two or more 'D Counters' to the Graveyard and add the same name of that monster from my Deck or Graveyard to my hand."

"Then comes the second effect of [D3]: discard up to two cards from your hand, and Special Summon that number of [D3] cards from your hand, deck, or graveyard... I discard the two [D3] cards I search for, and then Special Summon them using the effect of [D3] itself!"

Like a shadow clone technique, under Edward's control, as the Continuous Spell Card left the field, three identical mechanical dogs appeared on her field, accompanied by successive flashes of light.

"Three monsters... could it be Masaka?!"

"...Heh, just what you think!"

The act of fusion summoning is restricted due to the existence of the [Fusion Forbidden Zone].

However, there are other, more suitable ways to summon [Destiny Heroes].

"If I want to end my fate, this card, which is the starting point of my destiny, is the perfect choice... I will Tribute the three [D3] cards on the field to Special Summon them!"

Facing forward, Edward waved his arms: "...Come on! The ultimate D-HERO! [Destiny Hero - Blood Demon D]!!!"

Evil-Intentioned King: "...!!!"

A blood-red lake appeared in the center of the arena, and at the same time, the bodies of the three [D3] turned into golden light and plunged into the lake.

After absorbing the power of the three monsters, the lake spread out, carrying a blood-red mist that dyed everything around it a hazy red.

Accompanied by an unprecedented pressure, a dark hero with the appearance of a demon slowly rose from the lake, spreading his demonic red and black bat wings and exerting an irresistible and absolute power on the surroundings!

Even something as powerful as [The World] had to fold its arms and struggle against the overwhelming aura of Blood Demon-D, which was far more powerful than when it first appeared...

"That monster is...?!"

Looking at the monster called "Ultimate D" standing in front of Edward, Evil Saiou instinctively took a few steps back, and a row of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The original Saiou was born because he encountered "Ultimate D," which housed the light of destruction.

Years later, perhaps even the evil personality that was born back then never imagined that it would encounter this card of destiny again and stand on the opposite side of it.

“That’s right, this is the ultimate D-hero designed by my father and once possessed by the Light of Annihilation… Blood Demon-D!” Placing his palm on his chest, Edward closed his eyes and savored the memories of the past.

Destiny Hero: Blood Demon D...

This "Ultimate D," which brought irreparable misfortune to her family, was once taken by DD, but eventually returned to Edward's hands...

Now, it will become her greatest reliance!

Extending his arm forward, Edward slowly clenched his fist and declared, "Evil being who calls himself the Will of Destruction... With the power of my father, me, and the King of the Sea, Blood Demon D will utterly annihilate you!"

"Hehehehehe... Destroy me? You mean you want to completely destroy me? Ahahahahahahaha!!!"

After getting through the initial shock, my mindset gradually returned to normal.

Upon hearing Edward's words, the malevolent Saiou reacted as if he had heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. A look of astonishment crossed his face, and he uttered a strange sneer: "Ed! If it were the Blood Demon-D who previously possessed the Light of Annihilation, perhaps I would have felt some fear towards him..."

"...But now that things have come to this, how could this card, which has become an empty shell, possibly have the power to change fate!"

648 The Last Stand in Desperate Circumstances

"If you want to end your destiny, this card, which is the starting point of your destiny, is the perfect choice..."

"...Come on! The ultimate D-HERO! [Destiny Hero: Blood Demon-D]!!!"

After a long and drawn-out battle, Ed, who had been sealed away, managed to regain control of the situation through his own strength.

With the arrival of Edna's trump card, the [Destiny Hero Blood Demon-D] (Attack Power: 1900), which embodies his unwavering belief in victory, the duel has entered its final stage.

(Zaiwang LP: 2900)

(Ed LP: 400)

Returning to the field, at this moment, on Saiō's field, there exists [Secret Power 21 - World] with an attack power of 3100.

This monster, which had been absent for two turns under the "Path of Destiny" of [Destiny Hero - Devilman], finally broke free of its restraints at the moment when Edward came to his turn, and returned to Saiou in a kingly manner.

"Ed...how do you plan to destroy me?"

"With that card that's now just an empty shell? Heh heh heh heh... Your naivety is truly laughable! How could something like that possibly have the power to change fate???"

Placing his palm on his face, Evil King couldn't help but let out a mocking laugh.

Since he had never directly faced the card 【Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D】, which DD had kept hidden for a long time, he was unaware of how powerful the card's effect was.

If Evil Saiō had truly seen and understood the value of "Ultimate D," then he probably wouldn't have reacted this way.

"Ha, I hope you'll still have the mind to say such things in the future."

With a smile, Edward stretched out his arm and pointed to the location of the [World] floating in mid-air: "...The effect of [Destiny HERO Blood Demon-D] is to negate all monster effects on the opponent's field, and this effect is a permanent effect that does not join a chain, so it cannot be chained by the effects of other cards."

"So, no matter what effect you plan to activate next, it's already too late!"

"...What?!"

A look of surprise replaced the previous maniacal laughter and appeared on the face of the Prince of Zhai in an instant.

As he watched his [Arcane Power 21 - World] fall from mid-air to a powerless blank card under the effect of Blood Demon -D, a look of panic after being slapped in the face appeared in his eyes.

...Damn it, DD! You're already dead, yet you still cause me trouble!

Why... did you have to let Edward get this card?!

"...It's too early to be surprised!"

Maintaining his outstretched arm, and watching Saiou instinctively take a half-step back, Edward curled his lips and continued, "Activate the second effect of [Destiny HERO Blood Demon-D]! Once per turn, you can target one monster your opponent controls, equip that monster to this card as an Equip Card, and then [Destiny HERO Blood Demon-D] gains half the original ATK of the monster equipped to it!"

"This effect... could it be?!"

"That's right, that's exactly it. The target I've chosen is your 'world' on the field!!!"

Facing the direction of the malevolent Saiō, Edward smiled and nodded slightly: "[Arcane Power 21 - World] Ah, let this become my Ultimate D-rank equipment card! Blood Gravity!!!"

Evil-minded King: "!!!!!!!"

Everyone: "...Well done, Edward!!!"

As Edward finished speaking, the face of the world—an inorganic life form inlaid with a round jade—immediately began to flash red light rapidly.

Judging from its reaction, it seems to be expressing a silent plea for help.

However, even beings stronger than it could not maintain their stable posture under the blood gravity of [Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D].

As Blood Demon-D spread its wings, it projected a powerfully attractive crimson mist onto the now blank [Arcane Power 21 - World]. The black angel that fell from mid-air—[Arcane Power 21 - World]—was instantly transformed into a crimson glow without resistance and absorbed into Blood Demon-D's crimson wings, becoming his energy.

(【Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D】 Attack Power: 1900→3450)

"The limit for the card that 【Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D】 can equip is only one card."

A faint sigh escaped his lips. Edward blinked, then turned his attention to the malevolent King: "But this is enough."

Evil King has 2900 remaining health points, while [Destiny Hero - Blood Demon D]'s attack power has reached 3450 points after absorbing the world.

Without any embellishment, this single strike was enough to reduce Saiō's health to zero in an instant, condemning him to defeat in the duel!

"It's over! [Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D] has launched a direct attack on Saiou!"

With her azure eyes fixed on the struggling Prince, Edward swung her arm, entering her battle phase: "Destroy, fate! Blood terror!"

Just like when Edward faced off against DD, Blood Demon-D immediately spread its wings and leaped up after hearing Edward's command, hovering high above everyone's heads.

After that, Blood Demon-D unleashed the accumulated crimson energy into a meteor shower, launching it in a devastating barrage towards the location of Evil King.

The relentless, rain-like attacks alone could instill a sense of despair in anyone who felt them.

Theoretically speaking, there is no possibility of escaping it.

"...Gurgle!!! As expected of someone once chosen as the host of the Light of Destruction! Truly powerful! Blood Demon D! Even now, as just an empty shell, you possess this level of power, capable of surpassing my world!!!"

As the blood-red raindrops rushed towards him, Evil King gritted his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead, and let out a heartfelt sigh.

But in the next instant, he abruptly changed his tone and swiftly sent a card from his hand to the graveyard: "But! Ed! Don't get too cocky and act like you know everything!"

"I discard [Arcane Power 14 - Temperance] from my hand and activate its effect, reducing one battle's damage to 0!"

The blocking effect of 【Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D】 only applies to the opponent's field, so 【Arcane Power 14 - Temperance】, which activates its effect from the hand, is not affected.

In the midst of the critical moment when Evil King Saiō unleashed a swift action beyond instinct, an alien life form dressed in a golden dress appeared, spreading its arms to form a shield in front of him.

The blood-red raindrops, rushing straight towards the Evil King like a dense barrage of bullets, all struck the body of [Secret Ritual Power 14 - Temperance], who was blocking his way.

As for Evil King himself, although he was still affected to some extent and his body was grazed by the attack of blood rain, he was much better off than before.

As the attack of the blood rain ceased, the body of [Arcane Power 14 - Temperance], already riddled with holes, vanished without a trace from the field as golden particles of light.

In any case, it did indeed help the evil-minded Saiō block this wave of impact that would have been fatal.

"Tsk... You deliberately left a handprint, huh? What a cunning fellow!"

Seeing Blood Demon-D's attack blocked by the effect of [Arcane Power 14 - Temperance], Yusei couldn't help but let out a helpless sigh.

It's a pity that if Edward had mastered [D-Power], it would have been a completely different story.

With the blessing of [D-Power], [Destiny HERO Blood Demon - D] not only gains resistance to be destroyed by effects and not become the target of effects, but also gains ATK equal to 100 times the number of monsters in the Graveyard, and gains the effect of attacking twice per turn.

The effect of 【Secret Power 14 - Temperance】 can only help the Evil Prince resist one attack. If it happens a second time, he will be unable to take any action.

Pity……

"...Ed!" Just as her attack was hindered by [Arcane Power 14 - Temperance], the spirit king behind Ed reminded her, "The battle is not over yet. There are other methods in our graveyard!"

"Ah, I know!"

Reaching his palm toward the graveyard of the Duel Disk, Edward took out a card and declared to Evil Saiou, "At this moment, I banish the Spell Card [D-Blast] that I previously sent to the graveyard from the Duel and activate its effect."

"...During your Battle Phase, you can banish this card from your Graveyard to reduce the ATK of any monster you control that has an Equip Card by 1000, and then attack again!"

(【Destiny Hero - Blood Demon - D】 Attack Power: 3450→2450)

Evil-Intentioned King: "What...?!"