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

[Yu Xi's LP: 4000 → 2650]

This time, there were no further obstacles, and the "Captain" successfully defeated Yuki's monster.

"Next up is the 'Commanding Knight,' attack—"

The smooth progress made Kujo Tsukasa's voice even more spirited and confident.

Just as he was about to press his advantage and order the "Commanding Knights" to achieve further victories, Yu Xi's voice came over at an inopportune moment.

"Don't rush, I still have cards to activate the moment 'Gaia' is destroyed."

Yu Xi waved his arm and flipped open his card—

Trap Card: "Lifeline"!

"When your monster is sent to the Graveyard by battle, discard all cards in your hand to activate this effect. Special Summon that monster to the field, and it gains 800 ATK."

"What did you say?"

Kujou Tsukasa stared in astonishment, then saw a rope disappear into the ground as if thrown into a lake, thanks to Yuuki's words. Ripples spread across the ground as the "Dark Knight of Gale," who had just been defeated by the "Captain," was slowly pulled back by the rope, his arm gripping the rope and his mount between his legs.

Their combat power is even higher than before.

"Gaia, the Dark Knight of Gale, ATK: 2300→3100"

"Attack power 3100..."

This number once again surpassed that of Kujou Tsukasa's monsters. He gritted his teeth and said unwillingly, "Damn it... my turn is over."

"It's my turn again, time to draw a card."

With a casual glance, Yu Xi drew a card, his gaze sweeping over the battle situation, which was now crystal clear.

"Now that there are no more unknown cards in Si-kun's back row, I'll proceed with the battle. Go, 'Dark Knight of the Gale,' attack 'Captain of the Charge'!"

Chapter 34 The Power of Support

In addition to having a starting effect that encourages others to join in, the "Captain Who Charges into Battle" also has a taunting effect that protects allies.

As long as this monster exists on the field, it cannot attack other Warrior-Type monsters. Therefore, Yuuki can only attack it first. However, even without this factor, with the "Metalize-Magic Reflection Armor" equipped, he would definitely target it first.

A fierce neighing sounded, and the jet-black steed galloped wildly, its four hooves pounding the ground, crossing the Chu River and Han Border in a mere instant. The charging lance pierced through the parrying swords and went straight for the "captain's" chest.

—The "Captain Who Charges into Battle" sabotages.

Kujo Tsukasa's LP: 4000 → 3400

"Then set one card face down, and the turn ends."

After defeating the monster, Yuki didn't do anything else and simply announced the rotation.

He turned to Tsukasa Kujo and asked, "This time, can you defeat 'Gaia' again, Tsukasa-kun?"

"Tch, don't look down on me."

Despite knowing he was at a disadvantage, Kujo Tsukasa still stubbornly declared, "A monster of this level? I'll destroy it in a minute. My turn, draw a card!"

His eyes flickered, and the instant he caught sight of the card, he typed it out without a moment's hesitation.

"Alright! I activate my spell card: 'Hammer'!"

"Use this card's effect to destroy 1 Attack Position monster with the highest ATK on the field!" Tsukasa Kujo excitedly told Yuuki. "Now the only monster with the highest ATK is your 'Dark Knight of the Gale,' see? That's how you defeat it!"

"You're getting too excited."

But You Xi remained calm and composed upon hearing this.

"I want to chain this magic card and reveal the face-down card."

"What? No way, could it be..."

The heightened emotions were instantly cooled as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over them, and a strong sense of unease suddenly arose in Kujo Tsukasa's heart.

Unfortunately, the unease he felt was not a figment of his imagination.

"Activate the Perpetual Trap: 'Dimensional Guardian'."

"Target 1 Attack Position monster you control. As long as this card is in the Spell & Trap Zone, that monster cannot be destroyed by battle or card effect."

As Yu Xi's clear voice rang out, a dimensional distorting wave was released from the crimson trap card. The wooden hammer in the sky fell, passing right through the "Dark Knight of Gale" shrouded in the wave without causing any damage.

This scene had a profound impact on Tsukasa Kujo.

"You're kidding... It can't be destroyed by battle effects, isn't that invincible!?"

With its high attack power and indestructibility, it's essentially earned the title of "Immortal King of Battle." That's too unfair! How can anyone possibly defeat it?

"Switch the 'Commander Knight' to defense position. Turn/End turn."

For the first time, Kujo Tsukasa panicked. Under Yuki's questioning gaze, he could only follow his instincts and do the simplest thing—to be honest, that was all he could do right now.

What follows will be one-sided ravages.

"My turn. I'll use 'Gaia' to attack the 'Giant Axe Raider', and finish it off with a Spiral Shot!"

—Destruction by the "Giant Axe Raider".

Kujo Tsukasa's LP: 3400 → 2800

"Ugh!"

Yuki showed no mercy, and a dash attack from "Gaia" swiftly took down the "Giant Axe Raider" that was being punished by the "Curse of the Hexagram." Fragments of the monster's destruction flew over, causing Kujo Tsukasa to involuntarily close his eyes.

Because the "Captain" was destroyed, the effectiveness of the "Allied Forces" decreased, which increased the damage suffered by Tsukasa Kujo.

However, this level of loss is not something to worry about too much. What really matters is—

"My turn is over. Now you only have 'Commander Knight' left on your field, Sir."

Yu Xi cautioned, "If you still can't come up with a solution in the next round..."

"Damn it! I know!"

Kujo Tsukasa interrupted Yuki, his voice filled with anxiety.

He was well aware of how dire his situation was.

"Commander Knight" can only withstand one more attack at most, meaning he only has two turns left, and that's a generous estimate. If Yuki draws a card like "Mattack" that can destroy monsters in the next turn, then it's all over. This duel will end in his humiliating defeat.

But how can this situation be reversed?

Unexpected.

No matter how hard he racked his brains, Kujo Tsukasa couldn't come up with a way to defeat Gaia, which was protected by the "Dimensional Guardian".

This monster is beyond his ability to handle.

"Damn it, is this the end..."

Kujo Tsukasa slumped his shoulders in dejection, a sense of defeat filling his heart.

In the end, he was still too weak; that's the difference between him and adults...

"Go for it, Xiao Si!"

Just as Kujo Tsukasa was about to lower his arm, a voice full of encouragement suddenly reached his ears from afar.

"Eh?"

The gray-haired boy looked in the direction of the voice and saw the blonde girl cupping her hands in a megaphone shape, shouting at him, "Go for it! You can do it, Tsukasa! Don't give up, the duel isn't over as long as you don't give up!"

"Yeah, keep it up!"

"The Super Peace Busters won't back down over something like this! We're the Super Peace Busters, here to protect world peace!"

"Xiao Si, aren't you always so arrogant? Then keep being arrogant!"

"Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!"

"Xingye, everyone..."

Starting with Xingye Wu's words, a chorus of cheers erupted from the other children, forming a surging wave that completely overwhelmed the gray-haired boy.

Before the duel began, many people supported Yuki, but now they all stood behind Kujo Tsukasa in unison.

Kujo Tsukasa's eyes widened slightly.

"Si Jun said that a duel only requires the strength of one person, which is essentially correct."

As if the world had suddenly turned against him, Yu Xiwen said softly, "However, support from others is also very important. In the process of becoming a professional duelist, you will definitely gain a group of fans who follow you. I think this is both pressure and motivation. We can also draw strength from this support to move forward."

"Tch, stop spouting nonsense. Everyone knows this basic principle."

"Maybe."

Yu Xi shrugged, opened his eyes, and smiled at the boy, "So, Si-kun, do you have the strength to continue the duel now?"

"..."

It's incredible.

Kujo Tsukasa hadn't noticed until Yuki reminded him.

He didn't know when, but his mood had become much calmer, and even when he looked at the deck again, it wasn't as scary as he had imagined.

not only that--

"Oh, I see... there's this trick too."

As if struck by divine revelation, a flash of lightning streaked through the boy's mind, illuminating the entire dark fog.

There's one more card. How could he have forgotten that he had a card in his deck that could turn the tide?

The question is, will I be able to draw it in the next round?

"come on, come on, come on!"

Kujo Tsukasa's momentary hesitation was shattered by the encouraging roar of the waves.

"Tch, I absolutely have to get it, otherwise it'll be too embarrassing! My turn!!!"