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

[The Magician's Guide]!

Chapter 196 Yu-Gi-Oh! Players and Chain's voice will never be late!

"I will set this card I drew face down on the field!"

Next to the [Black Blast Magician] that Yuuto had placed on the field, a new card image slowly appeared.

At the same time, the sound of shuffling the deck rang out. Brunhilde on the opposite side seemed completely unaffected, pulling out the retrieved cards and inserting them into the Duel Disk.

"Continuous Magic Card [Guidance of the Goddess Verdandi]".

The card stands upright on the other side of Brunhilde, and this time the card depicts a woman with long pink hair who appears more mature than Skadi.

"Similar to [Goddess Skadi's Declaration], as part of the effect processing when this card is activated, I add 1 [Goddess Urd's Judgment] from my deck to my hand!"

"Then I'll open the card I just stamped!"

As if a repeat of the previous scene, before Brunhilde's voice could be heard and before the Duel Disk could begin its search according to her instructions, Yuuto's voice rang out again.

"Trap Card [Magician's Guiding Gate] activated!"

"This card allows me to Special Summon 1 Dark Magician from my hand, and afterwards, I can Special Summon 1 Level 7 or lower DARK Spellcaster monster from my Deck!"

"Come on! [Dark Magician]! [Apprentice Archmage of Illusion]!"

As Yuuto placed his last card from his hand, along with the cards he retrieved from his deck, onto the Duel Disk, the strange master-apprentice duo reappeared on the field.

The Black Magician

[Defense: 2100]

[Fantasy Apprentice Mage]

[Defense: 1700]

Of the 5 monsters, 3 are in Attack position and 2 are in Defense position, making it versatile enough to attack or defend. So even if Brunhilde pulls out a Lightning Storm from who-knows-where, Yudou won't be afraid.

Moreover, even if all his monsters are wiped out, Brunhilde won't be able to clear his board in one turn thanks to the effects of the last words of [Super Magus - Dark Magician Master and Apprentice] and [Guardian Priest Mahad]!

The deck was shuffled and the Duel Disk mechanism clicked. Brunhilde looked at the card she had retrieved in her hand, then looked up at Yuuto's full field and the face-down card in the back row.

She was wondering if Yuwatari would continue his attack during her turn if she activated this card as well...

That shouldn’t happen, right?

This kind of thing can't happen again, right?

"...I activate the perpetual magic [Goddess Urd's Judgment]."

"This moment!"

Youdu will never be too late to follow the trend of chain stores!

"Open the face-down card! Quick-Play Spell [Dark Blast Magician]! This card can only be activated if I control a monster whose original card name is [Dark Magician] or [Dark Magician Girl]!"

"Destroy all the cards on your field!"

The effect of just one sentence is so simple and direct that it sends a shiver down one's spine.

The black magician and his apprentice, a black magician girl, crossed their staffs, and as magic surged, a magic circle with a five-pointed star pattern engraved in the center appeared on Brunhilde's field.

The pitch-black sphere, composed entirely of magic, landed at the center of the magic circle. Its immense suction force, like a small black hole, drew everything around it in and continued to shrink.

Then the black sphere, which had shrunk to its limit, exploded with a deafening roar. The resulting shockwave also stirred up all the dust on the ground, turning it into thick smoke that enveloped the entire dueling arena.

"Is it resolved?" Misaya Reirōkan couldn't help but ask.

"..."

Yuwatari looked back at his Master, who had casually stuck a flag on him, with a complicated expression.

Since you've said that, the problem isn't solved...

As the smoke cleared, Brunhilde's four Valkyrie cards remained intact on the field, while the three Continuous Spell Cards in her back row had vanished completely.

Meeting the gazes of the group, she slowly explained the reason why the four women were able to survive.

"While [Goddess Urd's Judgment] is on the field, my 'Valkyrie' monsters cannot be targeted by effects or destroyed by effects."

However, the cards in her back row weren't so lucky; they were all wiped out by the effect of [Black Blast Magic].

Brunhilde showed no regret at the destruction of the three Continuous Spell Cards by Yuwatari, and instead drew one more from her hand and inserted it into her Duel Disk.

"I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card 'Radiant Aura' from my hand. Based on this card's effect, I Special Summon the Fairy-Type monster 'Valkyrie Six' from my hand in Defense Position."

A chestnut-haired girl, whose height only reached the chests of the four Valkyries, pulled on the reins and rode a foal that looked very similar to the four women's horse, but seemed to be underage.

Valkyrie Six Women

【1 stars】

[Angel Race/Light]

[Defense: 2000]

"Activate the monster effect of [Valkyrie Six]: If this card is Special Summoned, Special Summon 1 'Valkyrie' monster other than [Valkyrie Six] from your Deck!"

The six Valkyries raised their swords and sent a message to their sisters to assemble.

Immediately, a white steed brought a mature woman dressed in magnificent purple armor, wearing a bird-wing-shaped helmet on her forehead, and holding a long spear to her side.

Special Summon: [Valkyrie Sigraun]!

Valkyrie Sigriun

【9 stars】

[Angel Race/Light]

[Attack power: 2200]

However, this was not the end. After her cloak fell back down, Sigriun also raised the spear decorated with golden bird wings in her hand.

"Activate the monster effect of [Valkyrie Sigraun]. If this card is Special Summoned, I can Special Summon 1 Level 8 or lower 'Valkyrie' monster from my hand or Graveyard!"

Brunhilde placed a card in her hand on the square next to Sigriun.

"Come forth! [Valkyrie Elda]!"

Da da da--

The sound of rapid hoofbeats rang out, and this time appeared a Valkyrie whose armor, like the four Valkyries, was exquisitely crafted, and who wore a full suit of bronze armor.

However, unlike the fourth and sixth women, she held a shield large enough to cover her entire upper body, rather than the small round shields of the other two.

Valkyrie Elda

【8 stars】

[Angel Race/Light]

[Attack power: 2000]

The moment Elda appeared on the field, the shield in her hand immediately emitted a dazzling golden light.

Seeing this, Brunhilde calmly began to explain.

"While [Valkyrie Elda], Special Summoned by the effect of the 'Valkyrie' card, is in the Monster Zone, all monsters your opponent controls lose 1000 ATK!"

【Merged Dragon Timaio】

[Attack power: 2800→1800]

Guardian Priest Mahad

[Attack power: 2500→1500]

[Super Magus - Black Magician and Apprentice]

[Attack power: 2800→1800]

Chapter 197 The Magic of Harmony

"They all dropped by 1000 points?!"

Before Yuuto could say anything, seeing his three face-up Attack Position monsters with reduced ATK on his field, he heard Misaya Reirōkan behind him exclaim in surprise.

在【女武神.埃尔达】的这个效果之下，几乎是硬生生地将游渡场上的这几只7、8星怪兽的攻击力给砍成了3、4星怪兽的程度，没有1只的攻击力能够超过2000点。

Brunhilde did not stop moving because of her exclamation.

"The other effect of [Six Valkyries] activates, sending the top two cards of your deck to the Graveyard!"

The six Valkyries threw their swords, which accurately pierced through the top two cards of Yuto's deck.

It is a card of [Magician's Twin Souls] and [Chaotic Black Magician].

After Yuuto sent those two cards to the graveyard, Brunhilde continued:

"Then activate the effect of [Four Valkyries] on the field. Reveal the cards in my Deck based on the number of other Valkyrie monsters I control besides this card."

"If there are any Normal Spell/Trap Cards among them, you can choose one to add to your hand and send the rest to the Graveyard. If there are none, return all the revealed cards to your Deck!"

Besides the four Valkyrie monsters, Brunhilde also has six Valkyrie monsters on her field: Sigrun and Elda, so she can reveal a total of three cards.

6-Star Monster: Valkyrie Eldest Daughter; Normal Trap: Fria's Apple; Continuous Spell: Guide of the Goddess Verdandi

Brunhilde's gaze swept over the three cards: "I'll add [Fria's Apple] to my hand, then set a card face down to enter the Battle Phase!"

Brunhilde casually placed the card she had just received face down on the field, and regained the fierce aura she had shown when fighting against the Neos.

"Sorry……"

She glanced sadly at the four Valkyries on the field, uttered a barely audible apology, and then gave an order that surprised the onlookers.

"[The Four Valkyries] Attack [Guardian Priest Mahad]!"

"what?!"

The Four Valkyries

[Attack power: 1400]

Guardian Priest Mahad

[Attack power: 1500]

Despite the significant reduction in Mahad's attack power, his actual attack power is still 100 points higher than that of the four Valkyries. This order is simply sending the four Valkyries to their deaths.

Even so, after Brunhilde gave the order, the four Valkyries did not hesitate at all. They mounted their white horses, swords in hand, and charged toward the Guardian Priest Mahad.

Faced with her attack, Mahad fired a golden beam from his staff, which struck the four Valkyries and engulfed them.

Brunhilde LP: 4000→3900

"Hmm..." After suffering some damage from the lingering effects, Brunhilde continued speaking:

"The monster effect of 【Valkyrie Four】 activates! When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon 1 'Valkyrie' monster from my Deck!"

After drawing the card that had been retrieved from the Duel Disk, Brunhilde looked at the card in her hand, her eyes filled with a sense of nostalgia.

"Although it's not the same person, it reminds me of the past. Ah... gentle hero, let 'I' guide you to Navarhala..."

"Special Summon [Valkyrie Brunhilde]!"

That was a figure completely different from Brunhilde herself.

Her hair was a darker blue, and even her armor was a similar color. Her silver helmet was decorated with gold wings on both sides, and she held a sword and a shield in her hands. She rode a white horse with a heroic and dashing posture.

Valkyrie Brunhilde

【7 stars】

[Angel Race/Light]

[Attack power: 1800]

"【Valkyrie Brunhilde】's ATK will increase by 500 points based on the number of monsters you control!"

Brunhilde raised her hand and pointed to the figure of Yudo, whose form was completely obscured by the horde of monsters opposite her.

"You have a total of 5 monsters on the field, therefore [Valkyrie Brunhilde]'s ATK will increase by 2500!"

Valkyrie Brunhilde

[Attack power: 1800→4300]

"Attack power 4300!" This is the second highest attack power that Misaya Reirōkan has ever seen.