This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

"Attack Status Summon - Flame Swordsman!"

"Set one card face down, end the turn."

"Snapped--"

The card was played, and a dual-swordsman engulfed in flames appeared proudly!

【Flame Swordsman】

【Four stars】

[Fire Attribute/Fire Clan]

Attack/Defense: 1700/1100

[Description: Legend has it that an unfortunate swordsman fell into a volcano and thus gained the ability to unleash flames.]

The thief Keith grinned wickedly: "How despicable!"

"Right away, he summoned the fire-attribute monster that I hate the most."

"In that case, we can only defend."

"Draw a card!"

"Inner side defense indicates that a monster is summoned."

"Put a card on it."

"End of round."

You Shuo knew very well that Thief Keith's deck was mainly composed of DARK Machine-Type monsters, and Machine-Type monsters were just the ones that were weak against FIRE monsters.

However, this cunning fellow will surely use some tricks, and that mysterious monster may or may not be anything at all.

"Hmph, then it's my turn! Draw!" Mai said sassily. "Attack Position Summon - Harpie! Set two cards, End Turn!"

Harpy Girl

【Four stars】

[Wind Attribute/Bird Beast Race]

Attack/Defense: 1300/1400

[Description: A magical beast with feathers that performs a dazzling dance before launching a rapid attack.]

In doubles battles, neither player can attack in their first round.

The rounds passed between the three in the blink of an eye.

The last contestant was the short guy who looked like a skeleton – Oniguzuka.

Looking at the cards in his hand, he chuckled to himself, "Hehehe! I drew my favorite Undead monster right away..."

"My turn!"

"Attack indicates a summon..."

Ghost Bone Tomb's deck was mainly composed of Undead monsters. He was about to summon a monster when he was stopped by the thief Keith.

"You can't choose that one, Ghost Bone Tomb."

"Use the card I gave you!"

Oniguzuka was taken aback: "Huh? But it's Grandpa Keith, those, those cards..."

The thief Keith said coldly, with a hint of intimidation, "What, don't you trust me?"

Ghost Bone Tomb had no choice but to bite the bullet and do as the thief Keith said.

"That...that attack signifies a summon-"

"Armored Warrior - Demon Slayer".

"Return, round over..."

【Armored Warrior - Demon Slayer】

【Five stars】

[Earth Attribute/Warrior Race]

Attack/Defense: 1500/1700

[Description: Enjoys one-on-one combat and can seize a fleeting opportunity to launch a counterattack.]

The thief Keith feigned distress and said, "Oh dear, it's really tough to attack from behind. If the monster is defeated, it will be very troublesome."

You Shuo drew his cards and gave the order to attack: "My turn begins!"

"Enter battle phase!"

"Flame Swordsman, attack the monster in your back defense position!"

Upon hearing this, the thief Keith's expression changed drastically. He burst into laughter and flipped over the hidden monster: "Hahahaha!"

"You actually fell for such a simple trick?"

"This is the card I planted!"

"Trigger it! Sphere Time-Limited Bomb!!"

A light flashed, and a monster with only four stars but terrifying attack power suddenly appeared.

[Spherical Time-Limited Bomb]

【Four stars】

[Dark Attribute/Mechanical Race]

Attack/Defense: 2900/2900

Kong Quewu exclaimed in surprise: "What?! It's this card?!"

The thief Keith grinned wickedly, "That's right, it's this card~"

"The spherical time-limited bomb cannot attack proactively, and it will not cause any damage to the enemy when attacked, nor will it be destroyed itself."

"But as soon as a monster attacks it, it will attach itself to that monster!"

"When your opponent's next turn begins, this monster will explode, destroying any monsters attached to it!"

"Deals you effect damage equal to the attack power of that equipped monster."

"The Flame Swordsman's attack power is 1700 points."

"According to the rules of the Duel Kingdom Tournament, when a monster is destroyed, the controller will suffer 30% effect damage."

"This level of damage is enough to defeat you."

"Not only that, since it's a two-player battle, you don't have to wait until your turn starts, You Shuo~"

"The moment Miss Peacock Dance starts, that bomb will eliminate you instantly!!"

This dirty and insidious tactic made Peacock Dance clench her fists, while the bandit Keith and his gang cheered.

"Well done, Mr. Keith!"

"What a powerful combo!"

"Then this battle will be over soon~"

However, You Shuo smiled slightly.

The thief Keith was taken aback.

You Shuo revealed a card from his hand: "I knew you would set up an ambush."

"Therefore, I will activate the Ritual Spell Card—The Treant's Ritual."

"By sacrificing the Flame Swordsman as a ritual offering, Special Summon—Elven Mage Treant!"

"Since the equipped monster has disappeared, your bomb is no longer effective."

Under the astonished gazes of the thief Keith and his companions, colorful light shone forth, transforming the Flame Swordsman into energy. That energy then intertwined again, transforming into a lovely blonde girl—the Elf Sorcerer Treant.

【Elven Sorcerer - Treant】

【Samsung】

[Light Attribute/Mage Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1200/1400]

"My battle phase isn't over yet," You Shuo declared loudly. "Elven Mage - Treant, attack Armored Warrior - Demon Slayer!"

"At this moment, I activate the equipment card—the Magic Wand!"

"Increases the attack power of the Elemental Mage - Treant by 500!"

"Furthermore, it allows the elven mage, Treant, to launch attacks with different characteristics based on their own attributes."

"The Elf Sorcerer - Treant can be viewed as having five attributes simultaneously: earth, fire, wind, water, and light."

"Therefore, I will have the elven mage, Treant, launch a water-attribute attack against the armored warrior, Demon Slayer!"

"According to the rules of the Duel Kingdom, Water is super effective against Earth. When attacking, the Spirit Mage Treant's attack power will be increased by 30%!!"

Chapter 49 Mysterious Tactics

"Beep beep beep—"

[Elven Sorcerer - Treant, Attack Power: 1200→1700→2210]

You Shuo's combo was very familiar to Kong Que Wu, but it was something that Thief Keith and Ghost Bone Tomb had never seen before.

The surging water transformed into a giant beast, exploding with a deafening roar onto the monster in Ghost Bone Tomb. Water splashed everywhere, and the powerful impact struck, but Ghost Bone Tomb gritted its teeth and endured it.

[Demon Bone Tomb, LP: 2000→1290]

Oniguzuka's face was grim, but he dared not show his displeasure too much. He secretly glanced at the thief Keith beside him, feeling frustrated.

"hateful……"

"If it were one of my undead monsters, it wouldn't be so fragile..."

"Why does Uncle Keith insist that I use this kind of monster...?"

Peacock Dance breathed a sigh of relief and cheered, "Nice! Well done, You Shuo!"

Keith's henchmen, who were watching from below the stage, stared wide-eyed, unsure of what to say.

You Shuo easily neutralized the Thief Keith's trap with the Elf Wizard Treant and launched a counterattack, then set a face-down card to end his turn.

Thief Keith stared coldly at the troublesome monster on the field.

"Heh... what a troublesome thing..."

"However, I don't need to rush into action..."

"Let that guy from Ghost Bone Tomb take the place of the others for now."

After a moment's thought, the thief Keith played his card.

"It's my turn! Draw a card!"

"Inner side defense indicates that a monster is summoned."

"Put a card on it."

"End of round."

Seeing that the thief Keith had ambushed another monster, Peacock Dance quickly thought for a moment, and combining her thoughts with the cards in her hand, she sharply said:

"Are you planning to create some disgusting monsters again?"

"But no matter what kind of trap it is, it's all meaningless!"

"My turn, draw a card!"

"Equip the Harpy with the Magic Card - Electronic Bodysuit!"

"Go! Harpy!"

"Attack that lewd monster!"

"Swish—"