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

"Harp Queen, Level 4/Wind/Bird Beast" "ATK: 1900/DEF: 1200"

The moment the card was photographed, a glamorous and alluring woman gracefully descended.

Its overall style is extremely similar to the previous "Harpie Girl," and its clothing is so revealing that it would be more accurate to call it a bikini, with its level of eroticism almost maxed out. Pure white wings spread out on both sides of its body, adding an air of nobility to the outfit.

"While 'Harpie Queen' is on the field or in the Graveyard, its card name is treated as 'Harpie Girl.' Therefore, I activate the Continuous Spell: 'Hysterical Signing,' and as an activation effect, add 'Kaleidoscope - Magnificent Clone -' from my Deck to my hand and activate it."

"Kaleidoscope - Magnificent Clone - (Normal Spell): You can activate this effect if there is a "Harpie" on the field. Special Summon 1 "Harpie" or "Harpie Sisters" from your hand or Deck."

After "Harpie Queen" was summoned, two more spell cards appeared in front of Hoshino Mai as she continued to play.

The power released from the magic card refracted the light, reflecting even more of the "eagle's body" shadow.

"Let's make our grand entrance, 'Harpies'!"

Hoshinobu's voice was high-pitched and full of enthusiasm. As she raised her hand high, three "Harpie Women" appeared from the refracted light. These "Harpie Women" had different hairstyles and temperaments. When they stood together, it looked as if Hoshinobu had a total of four "Harpie" monsters on her field.

However, the "harpy girls" who appeared later all stayed in one area, highlighting their unified and cohesive relationship.

"Harpie Sisters, Level 5/Wind/Bird/Beast" "ATK: 1950/DEF: 2100"

"Not summoning the 'Harpie Girls,' but the 'Harpie Sisters'?"

Yuki looked surprised and puzzled as she watched the two monsters frolicking in the Star Leaf Dance Arena.

Based on Yuki's understanding of OCG Yu-Gi-Oh!, generally speaking, "Harpie" decks use "Kaleidoscope" to summon new Level 4 monsters to establish a field.

But the "Harpie Sisters" are 5-star monsters, which is different from the "Harpie Queen," so they can't really team up well—no, wait a minute.

Suddenly, a card flashed through Yu Xi's mind. It was the only card that could link with the "Harpie Sisters" at this moment.

As expected, the third card revealed from Xingyewu's fingertips was exactly what Youxi had predicted.

"Let's use this card to continue our attack, activate the spell card—"

"The Triangle's Enigmatic Sparks!"

Chapter 4 The Three Knights of Poker

"Triangle Spark (Normal Magic)":

Until the end phase of this turn, the "Harpie Sisters" have an ATK of 2700, the opponent cannot activate Trap Cards, and the effects of Trap Cards on the opponent's field are negated.

This is a support spell exclusive to the "Harpie Sisters," sharing the same name as their attack move. Its one-turn suppression of trap cards makes it arguably the "Harpie" version of "Junko - Psychic Shocker."

While not as powerful or a one-time solution as "Harpie's Feather Duster," it's sufficient for Xingye Mai in this situation.

"In that case, due to the effects of the Spell Cards, if all of your face-down cards are Trap Cards, they will be completely sealed away. The only thing that can protect you is the face-down monsters in the front row," Hoshino Mai said to Yuki with a smile.

Against the "Harpie Sisters" whose attack power has been boosted by a spell card, a lower-level monster's defense alone is insufficient to withstand them unless there is a reversal effect.

After the tank is defeated, Yuuki will be greeted with a deadly and seductive "warm welcome" from the "Harp Queen," losing nearly half of her LP in one go. She takes a big step towards defeat.

"But before that, I can still use trap cards!"

But despite being forced into this dangerous situation, Yuki did not lose the most important composure in the duel.

He simply touched the corresponding button on the Duel Disk, and the long-awaited Faceless Card stood up, launching a counterattack against the aggressive Star Leaf Dance.

"Activate the Trap Card: Gravity Release! Change the battle position of all face-up monsters on the field!"

According to the chain rule of "the later one comes first", "Gravity Release", which would have been overwhelmed by the power of the magic card, will be the first to have its effect applied.

An invisible gravity descended upon them, forcing the "Harpies" to bend their knees and assume a defensive stance.

Monsters are classified into attack and defense positions, and further classified as face-up and face-down based on their orientation. With the exception of a few exceptions like "Super Heavy Warrior," monsters in defense position generally cannot attack.

"Oh dear, has the plan failed? Well then, set two cards and end the turn."

Despite her offensive being thwarted, Xingye Wu wasn't particularly annoyed. After setting two cards face down, she promptly announced the change of turns.

Yu Xi was slightly surprised by Xing Yewu's choice.

"Aren't you planning to use a Link Summon?"

Based on his previous observations of Hoshino Mai's duels, he remembered that Hoshino Mai could link summons.

Regardless of the fact that Link Monsters are not in Defense Position and are not affected by the "Gravity Removal" effect, newly summoned monsters are not within the defense range of "Gravity Removal".

"While breaking the deadlock that way would be good, it's a pity. This is a duel performance after all, and being too aggressive will ruin the performance. So I will act according to my own judgment. You don't need to worry about it too much, Yu Xi-kun."

...So you mean you have the confidence that you can handle anything you do with ease?

Looking at the girl who appeared relaxed and natural, with a smile as flawless as an idol's, Youxi raised her hand.

"I understand... draw a card!"

After glancing at the card he had drawn, Yu Xi put the cards he already had into the Spell & Trap Card slot.

"—I activate the Spell Card: 'Black Hole.' According to its effect, all monsters on the field are destroyed."

"Huh? A 'black hole'?"

Hoshinobu, who had been eagerly anticipating Yuuki's next move, couldn't help but blink: "But, in that case, your monster will also..."

"Well, that's good."

There was no sign of wavering or hesitation on You Xi's face; clearly, this was a strategy that You Xi had decided after careful consideration.

A tiny black dot appeared in the center of Yuki and Hoshino Mai's field, and then an extreme suction force spread out from it. The two "Harpie" monsters and Yuki's Gaemon were all sucked in and shattered in the blink of an eye.

As the destruction of the monster was confirmed by the naked eye, a unique sound effect of a card effect activating came from Yuki's Duel Disk.

"The monster I set to face is 'The Witch of the Black Forest.' If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, add 1 monster with 1500 or less DEF from your Deck to your hand. Then activate face-down!"

Youxi pressed the button, and the card beneath her feet instantly rose up—

"Trap Card: 'Soul's Bane'! When a monster is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, pay 1000 Life Points to Special Summon 1 Level 4 monster from your Deck."

"—Special Summon 'Queen Knight'!"

[Yu Xi's LP: 4000 → 3000]

A surge of white life energy erupted from Yuki's chest and entered the Trap Card, subsequently staining the entire card with a pale yellow background representing a Normal Monster. A female knight in pink armor, adorned with various playing card suits on her armor and weapons, appeared from the card.

"Queen's Knight, Level 4/Light/Warrior" "ATK: 1500/DEF: 1600"

"Then, Summon the searched 'King Knight' in Attack Position and activate its effect: If I successfully Summon or Special Summon 'Queen Knight', I can Summon 'Guard Knight' from my Deck."

"King's Knight, Level 4/Light/Warrior" "ATK: 1600/DEF: 1400"

"Guard Knight, Level 5/Light/Warrior" "ATK: 1900/DEF: 1200"

As light and shadow shifted, the majestic golden-armored swordsman and the young knight in black and white armor took turns entering the fray, their swords clashing with those of the "Queen Knight," who appeared first, creating a forest of swords whose blades gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

Xingyewu's side is now wide open, while Yuxi, after being baptized by the "black hole," has gained 3 more monsters. The current situation can be said to be completely reversed from the last round.

The combined attack power of the three Poker Knights is 5000 points. As long as all attacks pass, they can achieve an OTK (One-Turn Kill) against Xingyewu.

"Hey? No way! Can this kid really win?"

"He doesn't seem that strong to me, his luck is just too good."

This unexpected turn of events caused a stir among the audience.

They never expected that this guy, who was ahead of everyone else, would actually have a chance to take Xing Yewu's first blood. This was something none of the previous challengers had been able to do.

Xing Yewu, who was pointed at by the sword, did not react much and remained calm and smiling.

"That's a brilliant tactic, Yu Xi-kun. But it's still a little short. Don't forget what else I have on the field."

Even though the "black hole" swept away Xingyewu's shield in front, just like Yuxi, she still had Geka lying in ambush.

If Youxi's military might wants to reach her, it must overcome this obstacle.

If you attack rashly, you might end up with a head full of blood.

But if you succeed, the rewards will be beyond your imagination.

—Then we cannot back down here!

The hesitation on her face lasted only a moment before being replaced by determination. Yu Xi shouted, "Then let's give it a try! I'm entering battle mode! 'Queen's Knight' attacks Miss Hoshino directly!"

"They've actually attacked."

Seeing that she hadn't intimidated Yuuki, Hoshino Mai had no choice but to wave her hand, revealing her red and green face-down cards as "Queen Knight" charged forward: "But I wasn't wrong, you can't checkmate me this turn, Yuuki-kun. Trap Card: 'Half or Stop' and Quick-Play Spell: 'Extra Eater' activated!"

"First, the effect of 'Extraordinary Food' sends the two Spell/Trap cards, 'Hysterical Signing' and 'Half or Stop,' to the graveyard, restoring my 2000 base points."

【Star Leaf Dance LP: 4000→6000】

"Then, Yuki-kun, you must choose to either halve the monster's attack power until the end of the turn, or end this battle phase."

“Of course, the attack power will be halved!” Youxi said without hesitation.

Because of the "unusual food", it is no longer possible to OTK Xingyewu, but you can steal as much blood as you can.

"Queen Knight ATK: 1500 → 750"

"King Knight ATK: 1600 → 800"

"Guard Knight ATK: 1900 → 950"