How come the Ace of Cups isn't considered the Holy Grail?

Besides, even if you win in this card game, what good will it do? What if the other person refuses to admit defeat? Wouldn't you have to fight again?

Does he think he can beat his opponent into submission or even kill them just by playing cards?

“Who knows?” Arash shrugged. The only message he had received about the fate of the loser in a duel was, “The loser loses everything.”

Considering that this is, after all, a Noble Phantasm elevated from the legendary deeds of a Heroic Spirit, Arash had a feeling that this statement might not just be empty words...

"Anyway, the duel has already started, and we'll know how it will go as soon as we see the result."

As the hangover gradually subsided, Elsa nodded and, together with Arash, turned her gaze toward the two people in the arena.

She was quite curious about this unusual fighting style...

……

"My side will attack first! My turn!"

Having gained the first move, Yuto's gaze swept over his hand, pausing briefly when he passed a monster that had a special attack against DARK.

Oh no, their bond seems a bit too strong, how did they manage to get so started...?

【Guardian Priest Mahad】, a Level 7 Spellcaster-Type monster, not only has the effect of doubling its ATK when battling DARK monsters, but can also be Special Summoned directly from the hand by showing this card to the opponent when it is drawn.

Can……

If you draw him from your hand of 5 cards at the start of the duel, this effect cannot be activated!

"...I activate the Spell Card [Fusion Troops] from my hand!" Yuuto drew the Spell Card next to the card with the maximum 'Bond' and inserted it face up into the Duel Disk.

"This card's effect is to Special Summon 1 Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck to my opponent by revealing 1 Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck to them, along with 1 Fusion Material Monster whose name is written on it!"

After explaining the card's effect, Yuuto reached into his Extra Deck, selected a card, held it between his fingers, and flipped it over so that the front of the card faced Brunhilde.

His field was then enlarged with images of the cards.

"The card I'm going to show you is this one! Fusion Monster [Super Magician - Dark Magician and Apprentice]! Then, I will Special Summon [Dark Magician] from my Deck, which was used as Fusion Material for this card!"

"Come on! [Dark Magician]!"

The Black Magician

[Attack power: 2500]

Seeing the familiar purple-black robes and long-handled staff, Arash felt a sense of absurdity as he watched his opponent reappear.

Outside of the duel, he was beaten badly by his opponent and even thought he might have to leave the stage that day...

However, in a duel, he only needs one monster with an attack power higher than 2500 to defeat his opponent...

It feels like being stuck with a boss in a game for years, finally grinding him down, only to find that you can easily defeat him with just one weapon.

What about all his efforts during this time?!

“Then I Normal Summon [Magician's Staff] from my hand!” Under the watchful eyes of Misaya Reirōkan, the spirit holding the staff that had appeared in the previous duel stood beside the Dark Magician.

"Activate the monster effect of [Magician's Wand]: When this card is Summoned, I can add 1 Spell/Trap Card with 'Dark Magician' in its name from my Deck to my hand!"

"I've added the Quick-Play Spell [Servant of Souls] to my hand!"

Instead of using it right away, Yudo picked out another card from his hand.

"Magic Card: The Bond Between Master and Disciple!"

"If I have [Dark Magician] on my field, I can Special Summon 1 [Dark Magician Girl] from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard!"

Yuuto draws the card that pops out of the deck and places it horizontally on the other side of the [Dark Magician].

Even though she was left at home to look after the house, the blonde girl still jumped onto the field with great energy.

Black Magic Girl

[Defense: 1700]

Meanwhile, You Du's voice had not yet stopped.

"And after that, I can choose one of the following cards from my deck: [Dark Magician], [Dark Magician Blast], [Dark Blast Magician], and [Dark Magician Barrage] to set to my Spell & Trap Zone!"

"I'm setting [Black Blast Spell] on the field!"

Before the retrieved card even had a second to linger in Yuto's hand, he swiftly inserted it into the Duel Disk.

At this moment, Yuuto calmly took out the [Servant of Souls] that he had just taken from the deck.

"Quick-attack spell [Servant of the Soul] activated!"

The magnified image of the card appeared on Yuto's field, and the image of the Dark Magician blocking the attack on the card was also seen by everyone.

"Based on this card's effect, I can choose 1 'Dark Magician' or 'Dark Magician Girl' from my hand, deck, or graveyard, or place 1 card with either of these names on the top of my deck!"

Coincidentally, the third effect of [Guardian Priest Mahad] is that if it is destroyed, you can Special Summon 1 [Dark Magician] from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard, so it can be applied to the effect of [Servant of Souls]!

That's right, the reason he chose the [Servant of Souls] card was none other than for the card he already had!

"I've placed [Guardian Priest Mahad] at the top of my deck!"

Yuto quickly took the card out of his hand and put it back into the deck.

Bonds aside, no matter what, only the Mahad he draws from the deck is a good Mahad!

Chapter 195 Master and Disciple

"Activate another effect of [Servant of Souls] in the graveyard!"

After placing [Guardian Priest Mahad] back at the top of the deck, Yuwa continued speaking without stopping.

"During my Main Phase, by banishing this card from my Graveyard, I can draw cards equal to the number of 'Guardian Priest' monsters, 'Dark Magician' monsters, and 'Dark Magician Girl' cards from both players' fields and Graveyards!"

He currently has one [Dark Magician] and one [Dark Magician Girl] on his field, for a total of two types, so he can draw two cards from the top of his deck.

And now, the card at the top of his deck has been decided!

Just as he said, only the Mahathir he selected is a good Mahathir!

That's right! Everything about the strongest duelist is inevitable, even the card draw itself should be decided by the duelist himself!

This is also a type of gacha game with flashing lights!

"Draw!" With two cards in hand, Yuuto didn't even look at them before slapping one onto the Duel Disk and shouting, "I activate the effect of the [Guardian Priest Mahad] I just drew!"

"When you draw this card, show it to your opponent and Special Summon it from your hand!"

In an instant, a dazzling light flashed from the card on Yuto's Duel Disk.

A figure remarkably similar in appearance to the dark magician beside him, clad in golden armor, slowly emerged from the light. The white cloak behind him billowed in the rising air currents, and the golden staff in his hand gleamed in the moonlight.

Guardian Priest Mahad

【7 stars】

[Mage/Light]

[Attack power: 2500]

At this moment, Yuuto held up the other card he had drawn and announced loudly, "Next, I will use the monster effect of [Fusion Dragon Timaeus] in my hand!"

"If this card is in my hand, I can Special Summon this card by sending 1 Spellcaster-Type monster or 1 Spell/Trap Card with 'Dark Magician' in its name to the Graveyard from my hand or face-up cards on the field!"

"I send my Magician's Wand to the Graveyard to Special Summon it!"

"Come to my side! [Merged Dragon Timaeus]!"

The green dragon flapped its wings, which were as transparent as gauze. Its strong body lay crouching behind Youdu, with muscles bulging almost everywhere on its body. Sharp fangs pierced out of its mouth and were attached to the sides of its mouth from top to bottom.

【Merged Dragon Timaio】

【8 stars】

【Dragon/Light】

[Attack power: 2800]

"This is... a dragon?!"

For Elsa and Misaya, who live in a modern world where the Age of Gods has long since faded and all sorts of fantasy creatures have entered the Star Inner Sea, their first encounter with a dragon was still quite exciting.

Elsa even felt like she'd been sobered up by the fright...

Excitement shone in Misaya Reirōkan's eyes. She never imagined that she would one day be able to see a dragon that only existed in myths and legends.

Knowing that the dragon was summoned by Youdu, she felt no fear at all.

"The other effect of [Combined Dragon Timaeus] is activated!" Yuuto raised his hand amidst the surprised and delighted looks of the two, and Timaeus behind him spat out a two-colored vortex in response to his voice.

"During my Main Phase, I Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster using monsters from my hand and field, including Spellcaster monsters!"

After speaking, the Dark Magician and the Dark Magician Girl jumped into the vortex without hesitation.

"The summoning conditions are [Dark Magician] or [Dark Magician Girl] + a Magician-type monster!"

"The bond between master and disciple will unleash new power! Witness the newfound power gained by the strongest magician and his only disciple!"

"Fusion Summoning! Level 8! [Grand Archmage - Dark Magician and Apprentice]!"

As the vortex gradually dissipated, the dark magician, now dressed in a more ornate robe and armor adorned with flame-like patterns, appeared on the field first.

Beside him, the black magician's body was also covered in sea-blue armor, with pink ribbons hanging from the hem of her skirt, adding to her cuteness.

The two stood side by side, seemingly without any major changes, but the fluctuations of magical power emanating from their bodies made Elsa, an ordinary magician, and Misaya Reirōdō feel breathless.

Such a strong sense of oppression...

[Super Magus - Black Magician and Apprentice]

【8 stars】

[Mage Race/Fusion/Dark]

[Attack power: 2800]

"This is the end of my turn!"

With only one [Dark Magician] card in his hand and no cards to set, Yuwatari chose to end his turn immediately.

"Well then, my turn... draw a card."

When it was Brunhilde's turn, she glanced at the three monsters on the field and drew one card from her deck.

Her movements and voice were very gentle, completely unlike the imposing manner she displayed when wielding her spear during the previous battle.

"I Normal Summon [Four Valkyries] from my hand."

The card in her hand was placed on a heart, and the girl with light green hair rode a white horse onto the field. Her armor was segmented, and because it only consisted of a breastplate and a skirt armor, it looked very revealing.

After dismounting, she drew a sharp sword from her waist with her right hand, and wore a miniature shield on her left forearm.

The Four Valkyries

【3 stars】

[Angel Race/Light]

[Attack power: 1400]

“Next, I will activate the Continuous Spell Card [Goddess Skadi's Declaration].” Brunhilde inserted the card into the heart-shaped Duel Disk, and the card featuring the blue-haired goddess with twin tails stood upright beside her.

Valkyrie... and the goddess Skadi?

Is she the Valkyrie who led the warriors into Valhalla in Norse mythology, and one of the three Fates who also represent the future in Norse mythology?

Arash looked at the cards Brunhilde was using and began to have some guesses about her identity.

"As part of the effect processing when the Continuous Spell Card [Goddess Skadi's Guidance] is activated, if I control only "Valkyrie" monsters, I can add 1 [Goddess Verdandi's Guidance] from my Deck to my hand!"

"At this very moment! The effect of [Grand Magus - Dark Magician and Apprentice] activates on the field!"

You Du spoke immediately after she finished speaking.

"Once per turn, if the effect of a Spell/Trap Card is activated, I may draw 1 card. If the card I draw is a Spell/Trap Card, I may set it on the field."

"Furthermore, if the card set by this effect is a Quick-Play Spell/Trap Card, that card can also be activated during the turn it is set!"

The two dark magicians on the field crossed their staffs, and then a dark purple light emanated from the [Goddess Skadi's Declaration] card on Brunhilde's field, flowing like liquid into the Duel Disk on Yuwatari's arm, and the cards at the top of the deck also lit up.

Yu Du forcefully pulled the card out, and it left a bright trail in the air.

And the card he drew was—

Trap Card!