Yu-Gi-Oh!: This is the real duel!

A constantly writhing, dark red brain enveloped the old demon's head. Under the fusion of light, a ferocious priest wielding a skull shield and skull dagger appeared with a gloomy face.

Skeleton Priest

【Seven Stars】

[Dark Attribute/Mage Race]

[Attack/Defense: 2650/2250]

"Wait!" Kajiki Ryota was taken aback. "Those two demonic monsters have the ability to fly, so it's normal for them to be able to summon them over the sea. But... the fused skeleton priest can't fly at all, it can't be..."

Halfway through his sentence, Kajiki Ryota, who had finally noticed the Skeleton Priest race, widened his eyes.

This monster...

They're a mage race!

The monster created by the fusion of two demonic monsters is actually a magician!

In the rules of Duel Kingdom, the Spellcaster race is a rather special type of monster. Monsters of this race do not enjoy the advantage of flying ability, but they are treated as flying units.

When the Mage race fights against monsters that do not have the ability to fly, neither side will be at a disadvantage due to the ability to fly; and when fighting against monsters that do have the ability to fly, the Mage race will not be at a disadvantage, as their attack and defense are calculated normally.

Although the current arena is the sea, the skeleton priest, who is suspended in the air by magic, can ignore the disadvantages brought by the terrain.

"That's quite an unexpected tactic." Kajiki Ryota's expression became even more serious. "It's true that dark-attribute, demon-type, and mage-type monsters gain a 30% boost in battle at night."

"However, my monsters are currently lurking in the sea, so even if you have enough fighting power, you will not be able to launch an attack."

"In the next round, the powerful Demon Lizard Yihao will crush your monster!!"

"You Che, what exactly are you planning?"

Youche did not answer, but simply said, "Set one card face down, end the turn."

Kajiki Ryota frowned.

Cover card?

Is it a trap?

However, it's also possible that it's just a ruse.

Kajiki Ryota shook his head vigorously.

There are just too many possibilities for a Spellcaster monster; if we save it for the next turn, who knows what might happen?

Moreover, given the fighting prowess of the Demon Lizard Yihao, no matter what the face-down card is, the Skeleton Priest will never be its match!

In the end, Kajiki Ryota decided to launch an attack: "You've gone to great lengths to summon this monster that can only survive in the sea! It seems that once you destroy the Skeleton Priest, you won't have any more cards to summon!"

"In that case, let's launch an attack!! Demon Lizard Righteous Warrior Lv8!!"

"With the blessing of the ocean, its attack power will reach 3835 in battle!!!"

However, Youche suddenly smiled: "The sea? While you attack, my monster will also receive the sea's help."

"What?!" Kajiki Ryota exclaimed in surprise.

Yuche flipped the face-down card, revealing an Equipment card that was full of countless possibilities in Duel Kingdom!

“In the rules of the Duel Kingdom, attributes and race determine everything.” Yu Che revealed the card he was about to activate. “I wasted almost half an afternoon with the NPCs just to get this card!”

"The instant you attack, I activate the spell card—Scroll of Illusion!"

"This card can change the attribute of the equipped monster to the one I have declared!"

"Since this is the ocean, let the skeleton priest transform into a water-type!"

"The water attribute allows it to receive the blessing of the sea field, while the mage race allows it to receive the blessing of the dark field!"

"Therefore, when battle occurs, the Skeleton Priest's attack power will increase by sixty percent!!"

Chapter 54 The Legendary Fisherman

Floating on the sea, the sinister and terrifying skeleton priest changed from the dark attribute to the water attribute under the effect of a magic card!

Just like the ancient Brachiosaurus under the command of the dinosaur Ryuzaki, the Skeleton Priest, who possesses both water attribute and magic race, will receive double field buffs!

"Beep beep beep beep————————"

Skeleton Priest, Attack Power: 2650 → 4240

A whirlpool rose from the sea and formed a barrier around the skeleton priest.

Despite the Demon Lizard Yihao's original attack power being as high as 2950, ​​it ultimately failed to defeat the Skeleton Priest, and was utterly crushed by its attack, which carried two completely different energies!

"Boom!!!!!"

Ryota Kajiki, LP: 1430→1025

Having lost his main monster, Ryota Kajiki had to end the battle phase, as his other monster, the Sea Dragon King, was no match for the Skeleton Priest.

tsk...

How to do?

Have we already lost?

Kajiki Ryota gritted his teeth.

He had already used up his only remaining ability to revive the dead, and now he had no way to revive the recently destroyed Demon Lizard Yihao.

Looking out at the dark sea, Kajiki Ryota couldn't help but feel somewhat discouraged.

But as the sound of waves crashing against the rocks continued to come, his thoughts were gradually drawn into his memories.

It was a stormy night at sea when he and his father tragically perished while fishing.

To protect Kajiki Ryota, who was not yet ten years old at the time, his father tied him to the mast with a rope to prevent him from being swept into the sea.

He couldn't remember what happened after that.

He only remembered waking up on the beach the next morning, with the wreckage of the ship stranded not far away, and his father nowhere to be found...

Young Ryota Kajiki became despondent after losing his father.

Not long after, a card that arrived gave him renewed hope for life and set him on the path of a duelist.

That card...

It's called "The Legendary Fisherman"!

It was specially made by my father through a friend at the International Illusion Society before his death...

Looking at the few cards left in his hand, Kajiki Ryota silently called out to himself.

If we can draw that card, then there might still be a chance.

Will I get it?

Father……

*Smack!*

As the sound of the card falling rang out, Kajiki Ryota staked his victory in this card draw!

If he can draw the legendary Fisherman, then he can turn the tide of battle!

If he doesn't draw the card, even if he switches the Sea Dragon King to defense position, Yuzuru is very likely to use a card like defense ban to forcefully defeat him!

"Everything is pinned on this card draw!" Kajiki Ryota shouted. "Spell Card Activation—Heavenly Treasure Card! Both players replenish their hands to six cards!!"

"Splash splash ...

Gold coins rained down from the sky, bathing Yuzuru and Kajiki Ryota in a golden downpour, greatly replenishing their hands.

When the sixth card was added to Kajiki Ryota's hand, his eyes lit up, and he smiled confidently again: "Yosh! As expected of my most important card!"

"Youcha! You probably haven't witnessed the evolution of a non-Level 5 monster before!"

"This time, I'll show you what I'm made of!!"

"Attack signal! Legendary Fisherman!!"

"Whoosh——————————————"

A strong warrior wielding a harpoon leaped from the card into the sea and took the Dragon King of the Sea as his mount!

The Legendary Fisherman

【Five stars】

[Water Attribute/Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1850/1600]

Evolution of non-Level 5 monsters?

You Che was slightly taken aback.

Could it be that……

When the legendary fisherman rode on the back of the Sea Dragon King, not only did his fighting power increase significantly, but his abilities also seemed to change.

Ryota Kajiki laughed and said, "Legend has it that fishermen are beings who can control sea monsters!"

"When this card is summoned, it can evolve into the Legendary Fisherman II if there is a Level 5 or higher WATER monster on the field!"

[The Legendary Fisherman II]

【Five stars】

[Water Attribute/Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 2200/1800]

"But this is just the beginning! Yuzuriha!" Kajiki Ryota shouted, "When both the legendary Fisherman II and a Water-attribute monster of seven stars or higher are present on the field, they can all be used as sacrifices!!"

"Summon his final form—the legendary Fisherman III!!!"

You Che's eyes widened immediately.

What did he just say?

On the field?!