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

"First, activate the continuous spell: 'Supply Force'!"

"As long as this card is on the field, once per turn, when my monster is destroyed, I can draw 1 card from my Deck. Then the effect of 'Mech Radiation Soldier' ​​activates!"

"You can target 1 Machine-Type monster you control; Special Summon 1 'Machine' monster from your Graveyard that has a different name from that monster and has a Level lower than that monster's Level; destroy the targeted monster."

"Destroy the 'Mech Raider' itself, and Special Summon the 'Mech Raider' from the Graveyard in Defense Position!"

"Mech Raider, Level 8/Ground/Mechanical" "ATK: 1500/DEF: 2600"

The surface-to-air cannon that had just appeared was destroyed due to its self-destruct mechanism, and it was replaced by a giant drone that was basically fully automated. The fans on both sides were running at high speed, keeping it suspended in mid-air.

But the most important thing right now isn't this monster.

As the "Mech Radiation Soldier" self-destructed, not only the Perpetual Magic, but also the graveyard of Satomi Sho lit up.

"By drawing 1 card from the effect of 'Supply Force,' then activate the effect of 'Machine Colonel' to Special Summon this monster from my Graveyard!"

"Mech Colonel, ATK: 3000"

Having devoured the parts of the "Mech Radiation Soldier," a tall, mobile humanoid tank rises from its wreckage. The "Mech," equipped with a two-speed lightning strike, makes its debut in the very first turn.

"Set two cards face down, and the turn ends."

Satomi Sho sneered at the silent Yuuki, "Alright, your turn, Izumi Yuuki! Draw a card, and you'll see how much you struggle before you understand despair!"

"Despair? Satomi Sho, I don't think you can make me feel that word. My turn, draw a card!!"

As the rounds changed, Yuki drew her sixth card.

The surrounding darkness surged, as if a terrifying monster lurked within, eyeing him menacingly.

The environment under the Dark Duel is no different from another world, and it is not something that ordinary people can easily adapt to.

After only a short time, You Xi felt short of breath and the pressure increased significantly.

However, once the duel officially begins and you have the cards you trust in your hand, that feeling quickly fades away.

Once he summoned his first monster, the discomfort that should have affected his dueling performance completely disappeared.

"I activate the Spell Card: 'Pot of Greed,' draw 2 cards from my Deck, and then activate the effect of the card 'Cotton Ball' in my hand: If this card is added to my hand from the Deck due to a card effect, Special Summon it to the field."

"Cotton Ball, Level 1/Light/Angel" "ATK: 200/DEF: 300"

As Yuki took the card, a faint light flickered, and another adorable character from the King's deck appeared.

With big eyes, a fluffy oval body, and a cute voice calling out "Wa Da Bo".

This monster often becomes a sacrifice for the "Dark Magician Girl" in the anime, and it's the same here.

"Next, release the 'Cotton Ball,' and summon the 'Dark Magician Girl'!"

"Dark Magician Girl, Level 6/Dark/Mage Race" "ATK: 2000/DEF: 1700"

A magical girl descends, her skirt billowing, a lollipop wand in hand, her cheeks flushed, her expression serious.

"Heh, so you've come out? 'Dark Magician Girl'!"

Looking at the "Dark Magician Girl" that appeared in front of Yuki, Satomi Sho's face showed a hint of hatred. He would never forget which card caused his defeat in the duel that day.

"But that's not the time anymore. You don't have 'Dark Magician's Illusion' in your deck cards, so even if you replicate that move again, it won't work!"

Moreover, this time, Satomi Sho won't give Yuki a chance. Once the "Black Magician" jumps out, he will immediately activate the "Mech Colonel" effect to blow up Yuki's entire field.

"So what?"

Youxi took a card from her hand and flipped it over—

"Activate Normal Spell: 'Dark Magic Blast'!"

"If you control 'Dark Magician Girl,' destroy all monsters on your opponent's field!"

The magic card named after the "Dark Magician Girl" attack technique can unleash power comparable to "lightning strike" when paired with the card itself.

The "Black Magician Girl" extended her staff and let out a delicate shout, as immense magical power gathered from all around, transforming into a magic missile larger than a person.

This magic missile is going to blow Satomi Sho to smithereens.

"It's useless! Don't think I don't know what you're thinking, Izumi Yuuki! But this trick of yours is useless!"

Faced with Yuki's imposing magical attack, Satomi Sho waved his hand, and the giant drone immediately roared into action.

"Chain your spell card, activate the effect of 'Mech Raider'!"

"During your opponent's turn, you can target 1 Machine-Type monster you control; Special Summon 1 'Machine' monster from your Deck with a Level lower than or equal to that monster's Level, and destroy the targeted monster."

"Destroy 'Mech Colonel' and Special Summon 'Mech Fortress' from your Deck in Defense Position."

The steel crumbled, and from the ruins of the "Mech Colonel" emerged the "Mech Fortress," which shared the same style as the original. However, it had barely made its appearance when it was blown to pieces by the "Dark Magic Girl's" magic missiles, along with other monsters.

And that was exactly what Satomi Sho wanted to achieve.

"The moment the monster is destroyed, the effect of 'Supply Force' activates again, and I draw 1 card. Then revive, 'Machine Colonel'!"

The parts are gathered together, and the "Mech Colonel" who was destroyed in advance by the "Air Raiders" has returned, and its first effect, the field explosion, has not yet been used.

"You'll regret this, Izumi Yuuki! How dare you return this card to me? This will be the worst decision you've ever made!"

In hindsight, You Xi did indeed shoot himself in the foot.

But Youxi never thought there was anything wrong with it.

because--

"No way, the 'Mech Colonel' won't stand in my way. Enter battle phase!"

Yu Xi swung his hand forward, guiding his only attacker on the field into a fighting stance.

"The 'Dark Magician Girl' attacks the 'Mech Colonel'! Dark Magic Blast!"

Chapter 76: I wonder if anyone will die from the pain?

As the battle begins, following Yuki's command, the "Black Magician Girl," who had just blasted all the monsters on the opponent's field, raises her staff again and launches a magic missile that is several sizes smaller than before.

Satomi Sho was taken aback by what he saw.

"What?! You actually attacked with 'Dark Magician Girl'?! Are you insane?!"

The "Black Magician Girl" has even lower attack power than the "Mech Colonel"!

"Guess." Sho Satomi couldn't glean anything from Yuki's expression. "Should we activate the 'Mech Colonel' effect?"

"Hmph, there's no need for that."

No matter how much he hated and belittled Yuki, Satomi Sho knew in his heart that Yuki couldn't possibly be a fool, and that she probably had some trump cards up her sleeve.

But it doesn't matter.

"The 'Mech Colonel' is a monster that can resurrect infinitely, so even if you destroy it once, it's no big deal!"

Having received dueling training since childhood, Satomi Sho quickly determined what the best option was and simply abandoned the "Mech Colonel" timeline.

"Then I activate the effect of 'Apprentice Magician of Illusion' from my hand!"

Yuki showed a card in her hand, from which materialized a dark-skinned girl dressed very similarly to the "Black Magic Girl".

This is a sister character to "Black Magic Girl," and it might be more accurate to say that she is the prototype of the character.

"When a DARK Spellcaster monster battles an opponent's monster, send this card from your hand or field to the Graveyard. That monster gains 2000 ATK and DEF only for that battle—Receive the power of your allies and crush the steel, 'Dark Magician Girl'!"

"Black Magician Girl, ATK: 2000→4000"

Double magic erupts!

Just as the "Black Magician Girl's" magic missile was about to collide with the "Mech Colonel's" weapon, magical support from another magical girl arrived in time.

With the combined power of the two girls, magic overwhelmed technology, turning the "Mech Colonel" into a pile of scrap metal once again.

The impact of the monster's destruction also reached Satomi Sho.

[Sho Satomi's LP: 8000→7000]

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

—There's one thing that Xiang overlooked.

Indeed, as he said, the "mech colonel" can keep coming back to life. One or two instances of damage are insignificant, but the combat damage still needs to be calculated as usual.

Moreover, this is a duel in the dark.

The damage taken in a Dark Duel can differ from that in a regular Duel.

Having only lost 1000 points of health, the impact of the magical power caused Satomi Sho to let out a shrill scream.

While a powerful Feel can also bring a powerful impact, in terms of damage to the soul and body, the Dark Duel is far more powerful than it.

Otherwise, the duels in this world could not have developed so prosperously.

"As expected, it will cause real damage."

Witnessing Satomi Sho's miserable state, Yuki confirmed her suspicions and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

If he could, he wouldn't want to know what kind of "rare" experience this would be.

But it's still best to be mentally prepared.

Whether for the present or the future.

"Damn it! That hurts! You damned bastard! Izumi Yuuki! I'm going to kill you, I'll definitely kill you!!"

Satomi Sho's face was contorted, his mind burning with rage from the excruciating pain.

If he had known that Yu Xi's hand trap had this kind of effect, he should have activated the "Mech Colonel" effect earlier. That way, he wouldn't have suffered such painful damage.

"Duel in the dark always carries this risk; I thought you already knew that."

After making a sarcastic remark about Satomi Sho, Yuki played another card from her hand.