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Chapter 1700 Everyone has already experienced death, so I'm sure I can do it well too.

"Create the future? What a joke! You're about to be beaten to death by me, what future are you talking about?"

Looking at Oboro no Kage, who was making a declaration of never giving up like some kind of hero, Hayato also sneered like a villain, "Fine, then I'll accept the life you give to submit to me—and remember what I said, 'That monster is with you in danger.'"

【小林隼人：2700→5100LP，手牌1→2→1】

"However, similarly, the effect of [Blackwing - Heavy Armored Raven] will also place a wedge counter on your [Earthbound Prisoner - Earth-Painted Golan Forest]!"

As soon as Oboro's words fell, his Blackwing-Heavy Armored Raven immediately fired a bullet at Earthbound Prisoner-Earth-Painting Golanlin, leaving a mark on Earthbound Prisoner-Earth-Painting Golanlin, which had just absorbed life force from Blackwing-Starry Bittersword Bird on Oboro's field.

[Earthbound Priest - Earth Painting Golan Forest] [Wedge Indicator 0→1]

Hayato, however, said nonchalantly, "Next, I will activate the first effect of this Continuous Spell Card [Crimson Hell Land] on my back row. I will add one card with the name [Crimson Dragon] other than [Crimson Hell Land] to my hand from my Deck or Graveyard."

"The card I've chosen this time is [Absolute Power Takeover], and I'm activating this Quick-Play Spell Card by targeting [True Crimson Demon], which I consider to be [Crimson Dragon] on my field!"

Although Hayato activated the card, and a large amount of flame began to gather on the right hand of [True Crimson Demon], nothing else happened, leaving Oboro no Kage somewhat puzzled.

"Replacing the [Crimson Dragon], which could have at least taken down [Blackwing-Heavy Armored Crow], with this monster with an attack power of only 2000 points certainly restored 2400 basic points, but its attack power can't even defeat [Blackwing-Star Shadow Bittersword Bird]!"

Hearing the mockery of the Shadowless Wind, Hayato's lips curled up: "Sorewadoka? I never said that I would use [Earthbound Prisoner - Earth Painting Golan Forest] to destroy your [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird], did I? The one that should really be used to destroy it is my [True Crimson Lotus Demon].

"Then you can wait until the next round when I use [Blackfeather - Heavy Armored Raven] to take your [Earthbound Prisoner - Earth Painting Golan Forest]!"

Hayato shook his head: "I already told you you don't have a next turn, and did I say I'd let your [Blackwing - Heavy Armored Raven] survive to the next turn? I'll take care of it this turn—first, by activating this Field Spell Card!"

"Activate~ [Berserk~ Magic Circle]~" Accompanied by Hayato's strange tone, a new magic circle unfolded on the ground again, but it was not the white barrier like the previous [Light Protection Array], but a red magic circle with a somewhat dangerous feel.

Within this magic circle, a card flew out of Hayato's deck, came to him on its own, and he caught it. He said, "As part of the effect processing of the Field Spell Card [Rampage Magic Circle], I can add one [Summoner - Aleister] from my deck to my hand."

"Next—Normal Summon [Aleister], Effect Search [Summoning Magic]!"

Holding the staff Aiwass in one hand and the [Cipher of Law] in the other, the green-haired mage—[Summoner Aleister]—made a long-awaited appearance on Hayato's field, and immediately used the emblem on the back of his left hand to activate a portable magic circle upon entering the arena!

[Summoner - Aleister] [4☆/Dark]

[Mage Race/Effect]

[1000/1800]

"If I successfully summon/flip summon, I add one [Summoning Magic] card from my deck to Master's hand." Replacing Hayato's explanation, Alai waved his hand, controlling a portable magic circle to transform into a card that fell into Hayato's hand.

"Oh!"

The next moment, because Alai was on the field, he activated his effect and [Blackfeather - Heavy Armored Raven] fired a shot at him. However, the black feather-shaped bullet could only stop at the invisible barrier in front of Alai. Without the addition of a second bullet, it could not damage Alai at all.

[Summoner - Aleister] [Wedge Counter 0→1]

"What a vulgar crow! I hate messy creatures like that." Disdainfully brushing aside the bullets in front of him, Alai turned to Hayato behind him and said, "So, shall we go now, Master?"

"Otherwise, why would I call you up here? Just to admire the scenery?" Hayato complained, holding up a [Summoning Magic] card, ready to play it. "Let me think... there's really nothing good to fuse with [Black Feather] on the other side. In the end, I'll just have to use cards from my own graveyard? Hmm, I choose you!"

【小林隼人：5100LP，手牌1→0→1→0】

Seeing the monster dragged out of Hayato's graveyard as he played the card, Alai sighed, "If I could, I'd rather be close to a beautiful girl, but just as I guessed, it's another fusion with these non-humanoid monsters. I'm almost used to it."

"Spell Card [Summoning Magic] activated! This card can be used as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster. However, when Fusion Summoning a [Summoned Beast] Fusion Monster, it can also banish monsters from my field and both players' Graveyards as Fusion Material!"

Hayato, holding the card he retrieved from the graveyard, declared, "I will banish the monster 'Summoner Aleister' from my field and the EARTH monster 'Kikaku-Uka no Mitama Inari' from my graveyard! This will fulfill the Fusion Material requirement, adding an EARTH monster to 'Summoner Aleister'!"

"Giant of a non-existent moving continent, descend upon me in accordance with my rule, [Summoned Beast - Meraniga]!"

[Summoned Beast - Movaraniga] [8☆/Land]

[Rock/Fusion]

[3000/3300]

The giant of the continent manifested, and although it did not have the special effect of "mortal bones", its extremely high attack power was itself a symbol of power. Its attack power was the best among all regular [summoned beasts], comparable to the "legendary" [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] - which also meant that it was qualified to perish together with [Blackfeather-Heavy Armored Raven].

“I’ll then use the second effect of my [Summoning Magic] card from my graveyard, targeting my banished [Summoner - Aleister].” Hayato retrieved the card he had just banished, explaining, “I return the [Summoning Magic] card from my graveyard to my deck and add the targeted [Summoner - Aleister] to my hand.” “Preparations complete. Now, let’s begin my Battle Phase!”

[Hayato Kobayashi: 5100LP, hand 0→1]

[Summoned Beast - Movaraniga] [ATK3000]

【True Crimson Demon】【ATK3000】

【Earthbound Priest - Earth Painting Golan Forest】【ATK2000】

Backcourt: [Crimson Prison Land]

Originally, Oborokage no Karafu was quite wary of Hayato's potential development, but now, seeing the lineup after his development ended, Oborokage no Karafu felt relieved.

"Although the combined attack power of your monsters is a whopping 8000, the combined attack power of my monsters is 5400. Even with all your might, you can only inflict 2600 battle damage on me," said the smug Shadow Wind. "While it will deduct half of my Life Points in one go, that's enough! I'll definitely finish you off next turn!"

"You were threatening me before, saying there wouldn't be a next turn, but now it seems that taking the attacks of your monsters is easier than the early worm being eaten by the bird!"

Seeing Oboro no Kage so smug, Hayato waved his hand and said, "[Summoned Beast - Movaraniga], Attack [Black Feather - Heavy Armored Crow]!"

"Fist bone·Meteorite!"

A massive rock fist descended from the sky like a falling meteorite and shooting star. Simultaneously, Oboro no Kage shouted, "So they really intend to use that monster to take us all down with them—then let's go! [Black Feather - Heavy Armored Winged Raven]!"

"Swift Wind and Flying Feathers!"

Several shots were fired at the falling meteorite, the feather bullets lined up in a straight line and continuously attacked the same spot, directly shattering the fist that [Summoned Beast - Movaranega] was swinging. Meanwhile, [Black Feather - Heavy Armored Raven] itself flew into the sky with its sword and pierced the single eye of [Summoned Beast - Movaranega].

The [Summoned Beast - Movalanega] exploded with a roar, and the lava bursting from its body also devoured the [Black Feather - Heavy Armored Winged Raven] which was almost within reach. The two monsters with an attack power of 3000 points perished together.

"Next up is the attack from [True Crimson Lotus Demon], targeting [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird]!"

"Absolute power to seize!"

Oboro no Kage knew that his [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird], with an attack power of only 2400, would definitely not be able to withstand this attack, but he felt that he could still withstand a mere 600 points of combat damage. However, just as he was about to command [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird] to counterattack, he saw Hayato's [Crimson Lotus Demon] suddenly plunge its right arm, which had been wrapped in flames since earlier, into the ground!?
The next moment, lava began to erupt from the ground, and the [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird] on the Shadowless Wind Field didn't even have a chance to retaliate. It was hit by a boulder propelled by the erupting lava and was crushed under the rock, turning into a face-down defense position?!

"The second effect of the Continuous Spell Card [Crimson Hell Land] can only be activated when my [Crimson Dragon] declares an attack, changing all monsters on your opponent's field to face-down Defense Position! And [True Crimson Demon], whose card name is [Crimson Dragon], can also trigger this effect!" Hayato explained, "Therefore, [Blackwing - Star Shadow Bitterbird], which doesn't have resistance like the already destroyed [Blackwing - Heavy Armored Raven], will be set!"

"But this is meaningless!" The Shadow of the Wind felt that he couldn't lose in terms of momentum at least. "By changing [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird] to defense position, the [Crimson Lotus Demon], which could have dealt 600 combat damage to me just now, can no longer do any damage to me!"

"No, quite the opposite, now you'll suffer even greater damage. Because that's the effect of [Absolute Power Demand]!" Hayato refuted Oboro no Karasu's words. "The Quick-Play Spell Card I activated during the Main Phase was a card that only took effect when [Crimson Dragon] attacked!"

"Under the effect of [Absolute Power Domination], until the end of the Damage Step, the target [Crimson Lotus Demon]'s ATK increases by 1000, the opponent cannot activate the effects of Spell, Trap, or Monster, and it gains the ability to pierce through defense against monsters in Defense Position. When attacking a [Blackwing - Star Shadow Bitterbird] in Defense Position, it inflicts battle damage to the opponent equal to the difference between its ATK and its DEF."

"And, last but not least—that battle doubled the combat damage to the enemy!"

Flames gathered on the arm of [Crimson Lotus Demon], and its attack power began to soar. Although it was still somewhat disobedient to Hayato's discipline, out of consideration for the power Hayato had given it, [Crimson Lotus Demon] temporarily obeyed Hayato's command to attack the monster in front of it.

【True Crimson Lotus Demon】【ATK3000→4000】

On the other hand, [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird] was forcibly overwritten by the effect of [Crimson Hell Earth], turning it into a face-down defense position. Its original 2400 attack power was transformed into a mere 1600 defense power to face [True Crimson Lotus Demon], which has 4000 attack power, three attack seals, defense penetration, and double combat damage.

[Black Feather - Star Shadow Bittersword Bird] [ATK2400→DEF1600]

With a single punch from [True Crimson Lotus Demon], flames erupted as if to burn the entire world to ashes!

600 points of combat damage? Under the effect of [Absolute Power Tolerance], the final damage received by the Shadowy Wind was twice 2400 points—a full 4800 points!
"Buga—!"

【Shadow of Karma: 5200→400LP, 0 cards in hand】

With only 400 basic points remaining, the blasted-back Oboro no Kage struggled to lift his head and look at Hayato, only to see [Earthbound Prisoner - Earth Painting Golanlin] standing right in front of him. The "mere 2000 points" of attack power he had just looked down upon now possessed the ability to easily take his life!
However, although Hayato clearly saw the fear in Oboro's eyes and sensed the plea for mercy rising in his heart at the beginning, he made a certain decision the next moment. Even when [Earthbound Prisoner - Earth Painting Golanlin] raised one leg as if to attack, Hayato did not hear him say even a word like "Hey, can we make peace?"

"Not going to beg for mercy?" Hayato asked curiously. "Your fundamentals are practically shattered with the slightest touch now, and if I remember correctly, the consequences of losing in the Duel Ritual are similar to those in Dark Games, right? You'll die, you know?"

"The people of [Black Feather] have already done things like dying." Oboro no Kage took a deep breath and looked at Hayato. "I'm sure I can do it too."

"Is that so? Now that everything is fully prepared, then—"

The hoof of [Earthbound Prisoner - Earth Painting Golan Forest] stomped down!
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(End of this chapter)