This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

But on Thief Keith's field stands a terrifying monster - AM-7, a slot machine boosted by three 7-card decks.

Although its attack power is only 2050 at present, it can gain a combat advantage in any battle and can destroy all other monsters after the attack.

You Shuo is about to face an incredibly terrifying enemy.

Thief Keith puts a face-down card down and ends his turn.

Ghost Bone Tomb and its minions were overjoyed.

Kong Quewu looked at You Shuo with some worry and nervousness.

As You Shuo drew cards, he secretly pondered the situation.

In the Duel Kingdom rules, if a monster is weak to another monster, it will lose its field bonus; this is something you must be aware of.

After a brief moment of consideration, You Shuo, a seasoned card player, immediately came up with a strategy to deal with the situation.

"My turn, draw a card."

"Activate the Spell Card - Spider Silk".

"Add the card you sent to the graveyard last turn - Demon Beast Spirit - to your hand."

"Attack signal summon - Demon Beast Spirit!"

"End of round."

【Demon Beast Spirit】

【Seven Stars】

[Dark Attribute/Demon Race]

Attack/Defense: 2600/1900

[Description: A monster said to unleash its true power through metallization.]

The thief Keith sneered, "Is the only way to put up a fight is to rely on the opponent's monsters?"

"However, the demon beast spirit's combat power is still somewhat inferior to my AM-7 slot machine~"

"With the added advantage of being countered, my AM-7 slot machine still has a higher attack power~"

"Of course, as a monster of the demon race, the demon beast spirit will receive a 30% attack power bonus when it attacks, which can actually surpass my AM-7 slot machine."

"However, it's quite obvious that you're wary of the cards I've laid in ambush, and you haven't launched an attack rashly."

As they spoke, the thief Keith drew his cards.

"Then, let me break this deadlock once again!"

"My turn, draw a card!"

"AM-7 slot machine!"

"Launch an attack on the demonic beast spirit!!"

A shrewd glint flashed in the eyes of the thief Keith.

He certainly noticed that You Shuo had a face-up card.

But he didn't care.

Firstly, that card was placed there by You Shuo beforehand; if it were truly useful, it would have been activated long ago.

Secondly, the Demon Beast Spirit must be paired with "Metalization" to counterattack the AM-7 slot machine.

According to the thief Keith, You Shuo's demon beast spirit was taken from him, so there was no way he could possibly have that card.

however……

Just as the bursting golden light struck You Shuo's monster, the impossible card still appeared.

"Trap Card activated—Metalization Magic Reflection Armor," You Shuo said coldly. "Transforms the Demon Beast Spirit into a Machine-type Steel Demon Beast Spirit! Attack power 3000!"

【Iron Demon Beast Spirit】

[Eight Stars]

[Dark Attribute/Mechanical Race]

Attack/Defense: 3000/2300

"What?!" The thief Keith was shocked.

The Steel Demon Beast Spirit has an attack power of up to 3000 points. Even though the AM-7 slot machine has the advantage of being countered, it is still slightly inferior in combat power.

You Shuo said with a faint smile, "Didn't expect that, did you, Keith the thief?"

"Demon Beast Spirits are also my trump card."

"My deck also contains the cards Demon Beast Spirit and Metallic Magic Reflect Armor."

"I'm sorry, your ace has been defeated!"

"Boom—"

Amidst the explosion, the massive AM-7 slot machine disintegrated and shattered.

Under the impact, the thief Keith's LP was deducted.

"Beep beep beep—"

[Thief Keith, LP: 1490→1155]

The peacock danced with delight, exclaiming, "Nice!"

The people below the stage, including Oniguzuka, were all taken aback.

"This is infuriating..." said the thief Keith, annoyed.

"But it's not that simple!"

"Trap Card - Time Machine!"

"Return a monster that was just destroyed in battle to the field exactly as it was!"

"Come back! AM-7 slot machine!!"

Amidst the rumbling sounds, the enormous golden mechanical monster reappeared.

It still has the support of three 7-card buffs, but the effect of the Mirror of the Screen continues, and its attack power is still only 2050.

Time Machine, one of the signature cards of Thief Keith.

In this era, it possesses absolute strength.

"Activate the Spell Card - Nightmare Iron Barrier!" Thief Keith said coldly. "From this moment on, for two turns, neither player's monsters can attack."

"The Demon Beast Spirit with Metallized Magic Reflective Armor can be immune to the effects of Magic Cards."

"However, this effect applies to the player."

"My turn is over, it's your turn!"

Faced with an unexpected combo, the thief Keith could only try to stall for time.

You Shuo calmly drew cards from the deck.

Logically, since he can't attack now, he should consolidate his advantage and summon more monsters on the field to launch a final attack later.

However, the AM-7 slot machine's devastating effect is too overpowered; summoning too many monsters may only cause massive backlash damage to oneself.

Therefore, after drawing all the cards, You Shuo put one face down and ended his turn.

The thief Keith breathed a sigh of relief and revealed a wicked, triumphant smile.

If You Shuo had drawn the Magic Removal spell in the previous round and removed Nightmare Iron Barrier, then his AM-7 slot machine would have been doomed.

fine……

Fortunately, You Shuo didn't get it.

Thief Keith has used up all the cards in his sleeves. If he wants to fight back, he can only rely on luck this time.

He drew a card from the deck and his eyes lit up.

Hehehe~

"What great luck!"

"Put a card face down, and my turn is over."

"You Shuo, the Nightmare Iron Bars will disappear at the end of your turn~"

"In terms of rhythm, I still have the advantage!"

But You Shuo smiled and said, "Is that so?"

"My turn, draw a card."

"Activate the Spell Card - Spell Removal, destroy the Nightmare Iron Barrier!"

"Bang--"

The barriers that had been restricting both sides' attacks vanished into thin air. Then, You Shuo played a card: "Activate the Spell Card - Heavenly Treasure Card again. Both players replenish their hands with six cards each!"

You Shuo pointed to the AM-7 slot machine on the Thief Keith's field and said loudly:

"Enter battle phase!"

"Iron Demon Beast Spirit!"

"Attack AM-7 slot machine!!"

The thief Keith laughed loudly, "Hahahaha! Too late!"

"Just in that last round, I drew a card that could turn the tide!"

"Activate Equipment Card - Mechanical Modification Factory!"

"Increases the attack power of slot machine AM-7 by 300, reaching 2350!"

"In combat, the AM-7 slot machine will inevitably have a counter-advantage!"

"After receiving a 30% attack power bonus, the AM-7 slot machine's attack power will reach 3055!"

"Just surpassed the Steel Demon Beast Spirit!!"

"Give me back my monster!!!"

Chapter Fifty-Four: The Peacock Dance That Was Drugged

In Duel Monsters, even a difference of just a single digit can mean the difference between life and death for two monsters.

Faced with You Shuo's attack, the thief Keith responded by equipping a magic card, and the slight increase in attack power put You Shuo's Iron Demon Beast Spirit at a disadvantage.

Thanks to its powerful stealth capabilities, the AM-7 slot machine will always be at a disadvantage, and this domineering ability once again makes it invincible.

Kong Quewu instinctively opened her mouth, her eyes filled with surprise and worry.

The Ghost Bone Clan and their henchmen became arrogant, convinced that the victor of this duel would be their boss, Keith.

Hahaha! You didn't expect that, did you!

"This is exactly what Uncle Keith has been waiting for!"

"Without this monster, how are you going to fight?!"

"So-called champion hunters are nothing special after all~"

Amidst the cacophony of howls, You Shuo remained completely composed, smiling as he swung the card in his hand: "Just kidding, Thief Keith."

Everyone was taken aback.

Suddenly, You Shuo's card flew out, and the AM-7 slot machine was now under his control.

The thief Keith and his companions were taken aback.

"That...that's a magic card—Heart Change?!"

"To gain control of one of your opponent's monsters before the end of the turn... Is this how you end the battle?"

"Heh, but the forced transfer only lasts for one turn. Once the turn ends, my monster is still my monster!"

You Shuo smiled faintly: "That's right, the effect of the Mind Change only lasts for one round. When it ends, the AM-7 slot machine is still yours."