Want to play cards? I'll use my King's Deck!

"Huh? They actually bet all the puzzle cards?"

"Because if we don't do this, we can't achieve our initial goal of defeating you."

Yu Xi replied to the surprised Shen Wei, "Besides, didn't you also bet all the puzzle cards?"

Another rule in the Puzzle Card Battle in Duel City is that duelists can choose to "go all in" during a duel, betting all of their puzzle cards.

In this way, once you win a duel, no matter how many puzzle pieces your opponent has wagered, if they don't match your bet, you can force your opponent to pay the difference until the number is cleared.

This is an encouragement and support for the strong in terms of the rules.

If you have the courage to choose this high-stakes path, you can be eliminated in just four duels if all goes well.

It is also a way to ensure the elimination of the opponent.

Otherwise, if everyone has more puzzle cards and keeps a few for survival in each duel, it's hard to say how long it would take to eliminate one person.

Moreover, the number of puzzle pieces wagered also determines another factor.

"Hmph, looks like you've got the same idea as me. But too bad, I have more puzzle cards, so going first is mine!"

Shenwei draws 5 cards from his deck as his starting hand, and then draws 1 card from it to reveal it.

"Activate the Spell Card 'Temptation of Darkness' from your hand! Based on this card's effect, draw 2 cards from your Deck, then banish 1 DARK monster. I banish 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon'. If this card is banished, add the 'Thunder Dragon' card 'Thunder Bird Dragon - Thunder Dragon' from my Deck to my hand. Then activate the effect of 'Thunder Bird Dragon - Thunder Dragon', discard this card, and Special Summon the banished 'Thunder Dragon' monster."

With crackling and flashing lightning, a black-scaled serpentine dragon emerged from the opened, dark hole, its long tail snaking out.

Its body was wreathed in arcs of electricity, resembling a mythical dragon that could control clouds and rain—no, this was a Duel Monster based on the Eastern dragon mythology.

"Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon, Level 5, /Dark/Thunder" "ATK: 1600 / DEF: 1500"

"Thunder Dragon"—this is one of the highest inheritances of the Azure Thunder Academy.

This is also the fundamental reason why this academy is named Azure Thunder.

This deck is only for the most outstanding students who achieve excellent results in school and represent their school in various competitions. As the captain of the Azure Thunder Team, Kamui certainly has the qualifications.

"In ancient legends, lightning has always been the most powerful force of the gods. Now, let you experience the divine might of the heavens!"

As Shenwei raised his hand high, "Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon" simultaneously raised its head and flew into the sky.

Layers of clouds gathered and covered the entire sky where You Xi and the others were. Then, a thick bolt of lightning roared down and struck the "Lightning Dragon" flying towards the sky.

Bathed in surging lightning, the "Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon" began to grow and transform rapidly. Its size became larger, more majestic and sacred, and its bat-like wings spread to the sides. The pressure from heaven and earth, along with a storm, rushed towards Yu Xi and the others.

"The light of azure thunder will guide the descent of the divine dragon! Special Summon! 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon'!"

"Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon, Level 8/Dark/Thunder/Fusion" "ATK: 2600/DEF: 2400"

"[Thunder Dragon] + Thunder Clan Monster"

"Whoa whoa."

Looking up at the enormous Thunder Dragon, Wendy said, "Wow, that was fast. You summoned your trump card in the first round."

"Hmph, this is the power of the 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon'."

Kamui was clearly very proud of his ace.

He joined Azure Thunder Academy specifically because of this deck.

"During the turn a Thunder-Type monster's effect is activated in my hand, I can Special Summon it directly from my Extra Deck by Tributing 1 Thunder-Type Effect Monster on my field other than Fusion. And as long as this card is on the field, my opponent cannot add cards from their Deck to their hand by means other than drawing cards."

The ability to retrieve sealed cards is a huge blow to most decks. Add to that the fact that "Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon" has resistance to destruction, and it's not easy to break through.

It's sufficient for establishing initial dominance.

However, let's add another insurance.

"Also, if a Thunder-Type monster has activated its effect in the turn it's in your hand, activate the effect of 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' from your hand."

Kamui continued to place cards onto the Duel Disk.

"Special Summon this card by banishing any 'Thunder Beast Dragon - Thunder Dragon' of level 8 or lower from your hand."

"Thunder Dragon - Lightning Dragon, Level 8/Light/Thunder" "ATK: 3000/DEF: 2000"

The lightning struck, transforming into a majestic and sacred dragon.

With five golden dragon horns and thorns growing from its winding, silvery-white body, it coiled up and looked down at Youxi and the other person along with the "Super Thunder Dragon".

"If 'Thunder Beast Dragon - Thunder Dragon' is banished, Special Summon 1 'Thunder Dragon' monster from your Deck, and Special Summon 'Thunder Source Dragon - Thunder Dragon'. Set a marker with a Level 1 'Thunder Source Dragon', and Link Summon 'Link Kuriboh'."

After setting up defensive measures in the Extra Monster Zone, Kamui held onto the cards that popped out of his deck: "If a card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, the effect of 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' activates, adding the second 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' from my Deck to my hand. Then I set 3 cards. During the End Phase, the effect of 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' activates, sending 1 'Thunder Dragon' card from my Deck to the Graveyard."

"My turn is over, it's your turn."

There wasn't much storytelling involved; Kamui ended the round very quickly.

Yu Xi and his group also decided in the pre-arranged order who would make the first move to deal with the situation.

"My turn, draw a card."

After finishing the last chocolate bar, Wendy drew a card from her deck. At the same time, Kamui announced, "During my draw phase, activate the effect of 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon'."

[Once per opponent's turn: You can banish 2 cards, including a Thunder-Type monster, from your Graveyard, then target 1 Thunder-Type monster you control. That monster cannot be targeted by your opponent's card effects this turn.]

"By banishing 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' and 'Temptation of Darkness,' 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' will not be targeted by your card effects this turn. Then, because 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' is banished, the second 'Thunder Beast Dragon - Thunder Dragon' from my deck is added to my hand."

"Did it grant the 'Super Thunder Dragon' resistance to targeting?" Yu Xi frowned.

"Super Thunder Dragon" itself has resistance to destruction, but it is still relatively powerless against non-destructive board clears. However, with "Heavenly Thunder Dragon" filling this gap, it further increases the difficulty for Wendy to clear the board.

But Wendy's expression remained calm.

She printed out a card on her left.

"Yes, in this situation, using this card would be better. Quick-Play Spell Card Activation—'Emperor's Whirlwind'."

【Emperor's Whirlwind (Quick-Play Spell): You can only activate 1 card with this name per turn. During the turn this card is activated, you cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck. ①: This turn, if you Tribute Summon a monster, you can Tribute 1 monster your opponent controls instead of 1 monster you control.】

"What? It's actually 'The Emperor's Fierce Whirlwind'!"

The previously composed Kamui's pupils instantly contracted, realizing something was wrong.

"Based on this card's effect, I can use 1 monster you control as a Tribute Summon. This effect doesn't target or destroy, thus bypassing all of your ace's resistances. Then, I Special Summon 'Mithra the Regent' from my hand and Special Summon 1 'Regent Token' to your field."

Wendy said, "Then release 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' and 'Thunder Emperor's Retainers,' and summon 'Thunder Emperor - Zaborgh'."

Chapter 185 Wendy is also an emperor

"Aaaaaaah! Why?!"

A little further away from Yuki, in a different area of ​​the industrial zone, Saki and Hoshino stood back to back, surrounded by several contestants who had been gathered by the Azure Thunder Team and the Ice Ocean Team to oppose them.

In Kaiba Mashiro's eyes, these were just some easy enemies, not worth mentioning.

However, she was still very annoyed, not by these henchmen, but by—

"Why isn't it me teaming up with Yuki? I want to show Yuki my real deck!"

"Haha, well, there's nothing we can do about it. We were just unlucky in the draw and didn't get a spot. If possible, I'd like to team up with Xiaoxi too."

Xingyewu said with a soft laugh.

"Anyway, let's finish what we're doing first, Mashiro. Once we're done, we can go find Nozomi sooner."

"I told you, stop calling me that kind of thing!"

While Mashiro and Mai were bickering—

Once again, dazzling lightning flashed before Youxi's eyes.

However, this time it was not the captain of the opposing Azure Thunder Academy who summoned the lightning, but the girl who fought alongside him.

The lightning hissed, engulfing the figures of the "Thunder Emperor's retainer" and the "Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon," and then—

A pale emperor descended upon the battlefield, surrounded by lightning.

A pair of curved bull horns extend from his shoulders, and lightning crackles in his palms. He is at least three meters tall and exudes an abyss-like majesty.

"Thunder Emperor Zaborgh, Level 8/Light/Thunder" "ATK: 2800/DEF: 1000"

— "The Emperor," that's Wendy's deck.

Watching the back of "Thunder Emperor", Yuki recalled the information related to Wendy in his mind.

Wendy Dalke, a Western Conference Finals native.

Due to work requirements, he moved to Star Peak City in the East League with his parents when he was young, and went directly from the middle school to Star Peak Duel Academy with excellent grades.

He is good at many decks, but the one he plays the most and is most skilled at is "Emperor".

To be honest, it's hard to tell from appearances. But Wendy is also an empress, so perhaps in that respect, the two are indeed very compatible...?

Yu Xi's thoughts began to drift off course, but this did not affect the girl's duel.

"In this way, the retrieval suppression of 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' has been broken."

Wendy said to Kamui, whose expression was somewhat grim, "Well then, I'm going to attack, senpai. The effect of 'Thunder Emperor Zaborgh' is activated."

"If this card is successfully Tribute Summoned, destroy 1 monster on the field. If that monster is LIGHT, both players then send cards equal to that original Level or Rank from their Extra Deck to the Graveyard. Also, if this card was Tribute Summoned by Tributing a LIGHT monster, I choose which cards my opponent sends to the Graveyard."

Naturally, as a "retainer" of the "Thunder Emperor," "Thunder Emperor's Retainer - Mitra" must be of the Light attribute, satisfying all the usage conditions of "Thunder Emperor's" effects.

"Thunder Dragon" is a Level 9 LIGHT monster. Let me see your Extra Deck composition, senior."

Once again, thunder roared, and lightning bolts in the heavens and earth obeyed the emperor's command, crashing down and striking the body of the "Heavenly Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon," about to blast this monster, which also belonged to the category of lightning, into pieces.

In this way, Wendy will wipe out both of Kamui's high-level monsters in one fell swoop, and the Extra Deck will also be completely destroyed.

Considering the characteristics of the "Emperor" deck, Wendy's Extra Deck will likely be filled with monsters whose effects trigger upon being sent to the Graveyard, in order to synergize with the effect of "Thunder Emperor". For example, "Rainbow Declarer" which can search for Ritual Cards, or "Old God - Nutz" which has a better synergy with it.

If the latter goes to the graveyard, you can destroy 1 card on the field. If Wendy has 3 copies in her Extra Deck, she can almost wipe out the entire field in one go.

Watching this scene, Canglan showed no sign of tension. Instead, she teased, "How pathetic, Shenwei. Your confident formation was broken in an instant."

Even if an alliance is formed, it doesn't mean there won't be infighting. He'd be happy to see Kamui make a fool of himself.