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

Under the "Netherworld Turbid Dragon's" two consecutive turbid dragon breaths, Yu Xi's health plummeted to 1500 in the blink of an eye, just within the damage range of the "Abyss Divine Beast" weakened by the [Summoning Lightning Bomb].

The "Divine Beast of the Abyss" let out an ethereal yet eerie roar, its pale aura dazzling. Even weakened, the power contained within this attack, amplified by its deadly strike and dark duel, was still enough to severely injure or even kill its target.

Kaiba Mashiro cried out in alarm, and just as the white light was about to hit Yuki, she couldn't help but close her eyes, unable to bear witnessing the subsequent tragedy.

But after waiting for several seconds, she did not hear You Xi's painful scream, so she opened her blue eyes in confusion.

What appeared before his eyes was not the horrific scene he had expected.

Yu Xi remained standing there unharmed, the dragon's breath from the abyss was blocked by something.

It was a scarecrow assembled from scrap metal, looking dilapidated but incredibly sturdy. Even attacks from dragons of level 10 or higher couldn't cross its line.

In Yu Xi's right hand, she held a card.

"When you launched your direct attack, I activated the effect of 'Quick Attack Scarecrow'."

You can activate this effect by discarding this card from your hand when your opponent declares a direct attack. Negate that attack, and then end the Battle Phase.

It negates the attack and ends the battle phase, making it one of the most powerful hand traps in terms of blocking attacks. In this situation, it is indeed more useful than a single "Kuriboo" or "Guts the Messenger of Hades".

Originally, behind the real "Abyss Divine Beast" was a "Dark Dragon Collapse Star Serpent" with an attack power of 1800, which was also eyeing the enemy. If the latter were to strike directly, it could also defeat Yuki.

But the moment the "Quick Attack Scarecrow" effect was applied, this timeline was completely shut down.

"Phew...that scared me to death, Yuki."

Seeing that Yuki was alright, Kaiba Mashiro felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders, but at the same time, she was a little annoyed: "Honestly, if you had this card, you should have reminded me sooner!"

"I knew you wouldn't die so easily."

The failure of the "Abyss Divine Beast" attack didn't frustrate Zhen Shi too much. If it were that easy to defeat Yu Xi, he would be utterly disappointed, and the current situation was just right.

"However, 'Quick-Attack Scarecrow'... I remember that card. Someone I once played against also liked to use this card to save their life."

Zhenshi narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a touch of nostalgia.

"If I'm not mistaken, Izumi Yuuki, you inherited Izayoi Hoshi's deck, didn't you?"

"So what?"

The truth was spoken with absolute certainty. You Xi frowned slightly but did not deny it. To anyone with eyes to see, it was far too obvious; any attempt to cover it up would only be ridiculous.

"nothing."

He answered truthfully, "I just feel there's a sense of destiny and karma in it."

"Your former rival has come back to me in a different way. Don't you think that's quite interesting? I originally thought this role would be played by Izayoi Yuki. Of course, it's fine as it is now—but I advise you not to rely too much on Izayoi Hoshi's cards. I won't lose to that deck."

"You sound really confident."

"Because that deck lacks a true soul,"

Reality draws a card from his Extra Deck, the card bearing the image of the Sleeping Stardust Dragon.

"Izayoi Hoshi is very strong, and his deck has great potential. However, without his soul, he is no longer a threat. I am not afraid of or wary of such a deck."

"However, there are always exceptions."

Yu Xi disagreed with his true thoughts: "Aren't you worried about exceptions happening?"

"It would be very interesting if it really happened. We'd have to see who's better. But I think I'll still win in the end."

The player continued, "Then let me finish what I need to do this turn. 'Dark Dragon' and 'Crimson Dragon' combine their circuits to Special Summon 'Celestial Mark' again. 'Dark Dragon's' Will searches for a second 'Radiant White Dragon,' then sets two cards. 'Magma Dragon's' effect adds 'Abyssal Beast Baldwyvern' from the Deck to my hand."

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

"Alright! Now it's my turn to perform. My turn, draw a card!"

As the rounds changed, Mashiro Kaiba, who had been itching for a fight, eagerly drew her card. Yuki said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mashiro, I couldn't leave you with a better situation."

Now, Kaiba Mashiro is facing more than just the challenges Yuki faced back then.

The second-speed bombardment of "Celestial Mark of the Celestial Sphere", the explosion of the back row continuous trap and "Abyssal Beast", and the interference of "Abyssal Beast" in the hand on the graveyard.

Furthermore, the "Rebrand" effect will also revive the "Abyssal Beasts" in the graveyard when an enemy appears. Reviving the "Druid Scale Worm" is yet another disruption.

Kaiba Shinshiro has to withstand all these things to deal damage.

Originally, he should have been there to assist him.

"It's okay, Yuki!"

Kaiba Mashiro showed no resentment towards Yuuki regarding the situation, confidently stating, "Everyone has their unlucky moments. Being hit by a G meant we couldn't really make a big splash. Besides, who said you couldn't help me? (Activates Spell Card: 'Obedience of Heaven'!)"

【Obedience of the Heavens (Normal Spell): You can activate this effect by paying 2000 Life Points and declaring 1 monster name. Your opponent can reveal their Deck, and if they have a declared monster, reveal 1 of those monsters to both players. Choose 1 of the following effects to apply.】

● The confirmed card is added to the player's hand who activated this card.

●The confirmed card is Special Summoned to the player's field in Attack Position, ignoring the Summoning conditions.

At the cost of life points, this powerful spell card can directly steal a monster from the opponent's deck. In certain situations, this card can even unleash power comparable to a banned card.

For example, right now.

"So that's how it is, there's this trick!"

Upon seeing the card played by Kaiba Mashiro, Yuuki immediately understood Kaiba Mashiro's plan, and her eyes lit up.

The perfect card for Kaiba Mashiro's declaration at this moment—

"Mashiro, say that name!"

"Of course, that's what I planned from the beginning! Although Yuki and I are teammates, we can also be considered rivals. I activate this effect targeting Yuki, declaring 'Dark Chaos Magician - Dark Chaos Ultimate Magician!'"

"I do have this card in my deck."

The cards popped out of the deck and were handed to the rabbit-eared loli by Yuki between her fingers: "And I choose to Special Summon this monster to Mashiro's field regardless of the conditions."

"Dark Chaos Magician - Dark Chaos Extreme Magician, Level 8/Dark/Mage/Ritual" "ATK: 2800/DEF: 2600"

A magic circle resembling a full moon unfolded, and the supreme mage, who had stepped into a higher realm on the path of chaos, descended. He brandished his scimitar-shaped magic staff and chanted forbidden spells.

"The effect of 'Dark Chaos Ultimate Magician' activates! If it is successfully Special Summoned, Tribute 1 monster you control; your opponent cannot activate monster effects this turn. And what I'm going to Tribute is 'Dark Chaos Ultimate Magician' itself, so you can't activate your monster effects!"

"what!"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Shi was taken aback: "They actually used this method to seal my monster?"

"That way, none of your monster cards will be a threat anymore!"

Kaiba Mashiro exclaimed excitedly, "Whether it's 'Abyssal Beast,' 'Celestial Sphere,' or all your hand traps, they'll all become useless this turn. This is the perfect teamwork between Yuki and me!"

Using "Obedience of the Heavens" to pull your teammate's monster to break the deadlock is a tactic that can only be used when both sides are extremely familiar with each other's dueling style and deck. In reality, it is impossible to defend against.

"We really got tricked."

"Well," said Makoto, "before the monster effects become completely unusable, let's do what we can first. Activate the effect of 'Rebrand' to Special Summon 'Abyssal Beast Crimson Dragon' in the Graveyard in Defense Position, and simultaneously banish 'Radiant White Dragon' from the Graveyard to Special Summon 'Valdwyvern' in Defense Position."

Before the seal of "Black Chaos Extreme Magician" could take effect, the two dragons materialized in front of their real bodies, filling the empty main monster area.

Then, using the effect of "Re-brand," the player reclaimed the banished "Radiant White Dragon" and added another beginner card.

Mashiro Kaiba seemed completely indifferent to this.

"No matter how many monsters you summon, it's meaningless. Now, I, Kaiba Mashiro, will help Yuki get revenge! Activate 'Angel's Charity,' draw 3 cards, then discard 2. Next, 'Gospel of Resurrection' (Normal Spell Card), use this card's effect to Special Summon 1 Level 7 or Level 8 Dragon monster from your Graveyard."

"Respond to your master's call, come forth, Arclight Valiant Dragon!"

"Arclight Valiant Dragon, Level 7/Light/Dragon" "ATK: 2400/DEF: 2000"

Bathed in the light of the "Giant Dragon's Glow" statue, the four-winged platinum dragon soars through the sky, unleashing a new storm.

"Monster effects dealt with, now it's time to deal with those troublesome stickers in your back row. Activate the effect of 'Arc Light Brave Dragon'!"

[If this card is Special Summoned from the Graveyard: You can activate this effect. Banish all face-up Spell/Trap Cards your opponent controls. This card gains 200 ATK and DEF for each card banished by this effect.]

It can be described as a monster version of "Feather Duster". However, compared to the all-around effectiveness of "Feather Duster", this card can only target face-up Spell & Trap cards, but that is enough.

"The 'Branded Beasts,' the 'Re-Branded,' and—the 'Sin Realm' and 'Sin World'—are all removed from the game!"

Not only did they target the two stickers related to "Beast of the Abyss," but they also turned their fire on real-world field magic.

The first two are key to sustain and disruption, while the latter two are related to the performance of the "Sin" deck. Success in both can undoubtedly deal a major blow to the real.

If he was still inexperienced during his first real battle, Mashiro Kaiba hit the nail on the head the second time.

"This will trigger the effects of 'Branded Beast' in a chain reaction."

Faced with Mashiro Kaiba's move, Makoto seemed to have no other good options, so she activated the sticker's power to minimize the damage: "Release the 'Celestial Seal,' and choose 'Arc Light Brave Dragon' to destroy it."

"But this can't stop 'Arclight Valiant Dragon'!"

As the real voice faded, the "Celestial Holy Mark," whose power had been sealed by "Extreme Magic," fell from the sky and struck the "Arc Light Valiant Dragon," smashing the mighty dragon into pieces.

At the same time, golden blades flew out from the wings of "Brave Dragon," slicing all the real stickers into pieces.

With the final obstacle, the "Beast of the Mark," removed, Mashiro Kaiba can finally unleash her full potential without much restraint.

"Let's continue! It's my turn. Summon 'Dragon Ruler' in Attack Position!"

"Dragon Ruler, Level 4/Dark/Mage" "ATK: 1200/DEF: 1100"

The card was photographed, and a majestic man wearing dragon bone armor appeared, with two huge cards face down behind him.

"Set two cards face down, then activate the Spell Card: 'Death-Slaying Talisman'! Draw five cards from your deck, and during your five-turn Standby Phase, discard all cards from your hand."

The card played by Kaiba Mashiro is one of the most famous cards, comparable to "Heavenly Treasure Card," but even more powerful.

It doesn't require sharing profits with opponents, and has virtually no "side effects," making it practically synonymous with fake cards.

"I don't have any cards in my hand right now, so I'll draw 5 cards from my deck! Draw!"

Her tiny hand grabbed five cards from the top of the deck, the bunny-eared loli's bright blue eyes sweeping across the room: "This hand is just right! You over there, now you'll pay for underestimating me! Open the face-down card, activate the Spell Card: 'Dragon Summoning Flute'!"

"When you control 'Dragon Ruler', Special Summon up to 2 Dragon-Type monsters from your hand. Come forth, Little Blue, Little Black!"

"Half-Dragon Maid - Laundry Dragon Girl, Level 2/Water/Dragon" "ATK: 500/DEF: 1600"

"Half-Dragon Maid - Bedroom Dragon Girl, Level 4/Dark/Dragon" "ATK: 500/DEF: 1800"