Yu-Gi-Oh! Your Friends Are Fighting Out of the Underworld

Chapter 316 Deck Flaws

In a dark and gloomy environment, three figures stood silently.

In the very center, the dark green light clearly illuminated three handsome faces:

Ameruda, Baron, and Rafiru – the three musketeers of Doma in the modern era, and top-tier duelists in terms of strength.

Unfortunately, due to some strategic planning, they did not continue to appear in public after the initial conflict, even as they watched one stronghold after another being destroyed and their followers being exposed without taking any action.

However, this does not mean they have no thoughts on this:

"This can't go on like this."

Baron spoke up.

"Now, all our covert operations in the United States have been eliminated."

As a typical crab leg organization, in order to completely hide itself from human history, the organization's subordinates are completely unaware of each other's existence and keep it a secret from one another.

This operating model certainly has its advantages, as evidenced by its current performance. Even if the Paradis Group is destroyed, they can still find ways to make its members work for them.

However, the flaw lies in this very point:
“If we don’t step in, we simply won’t be able to organize an effective counterattack. And because of the actions of the International Illusion Society and the Seahorse Group, some people have already begun to waver.”

"..."

"Hey, you guys, say something."

Looking at his two colleagues who were as taciturn as ever, Baron said helplessly.

“I know you look down on those guys, but the organization has always been able to operate without them.”

He propped his legs up on the conference table like a petty thug, but his expression gradually turned serious:

"So we still have to think of something to do."

"That's simple. Since the problem lies between the International Illusion Society and the Kaiba Group, then you deal with the International Illusion Society, and I'll deal with the Kaiba Group."

Finally, Ameruda spoke.

Beneath her deep red hair lay a chilling, utterly icy hatred:
"No matter what, I will personally defeat Seto Kaiba..."

"So, Rafael, what do you say? If we take action against the International Illusion Society, I'm sure that Duel King won't sit still, right?"

"..."

"Rafiru?"

"...Hmm? What's wrong?"

Finally, after repeated questioning, the robust man seemed to come to his senses.

"What's wrong? You keep spacing out."

"I……"

However, when the question was raised, Rafiru was speechless for a moment.

Ultimately, it's because he himself doesn't know what happened. He's currently sitting in a relatively safe underwater base, which is practically impregnable with the three musketeers present.

However, his heart was completely in suspense.

just like……

Something is bound to happen.

"What did you say?"

…………

On a secluded island far removed from the world, a one-eyed, jet-black dragon stands silently. "Red-Eyed Black Dragon (lv7)"

"atk/2400"

Directly beneath the pitch-black body, four traps lay in wait.

This bizarre situation would be unsettling in any situation, but the boy who was opposing him showed no emotion whatsoever.

"My turn, draw a card."

A cold expression appeared on his face as he spoke in a hoarse voice.

At the same time, You Ming could clearly see the phantom of the Eagle Spirit Goddess appearing behind him.

It can be said that as a key character in the Doma arc and a counterpart to the Pharaoh, although the character portrayal may be criticized for its double standards and tendency to praise one while criticizing the other, Rafael is the same kind of person as the 'Nameless Pharaoh' in terms of character setting. Even the ace monster is intentionally approaching the classic stats of that protagonist.

That's right, "Aetos" also has a standard attack power of 2500 points.

More importantly, his deck composition is very peculiar—mostly spell and trap cards, and he might not even have a full hand of monster cards, even fewer than gem monsters.

Of course, for a duelist like him who has spirits protecting him and whose monster cards all have spirits, getting stuck with a bad hand is not an issue. But that doesn't mean his deck construction is without flaws!
"Please, save him."

"At the very moment you draw your card, I activate a trap card."

The moment their eyes met those of the goddess, the hidden vortex revealed its true form.

With a sinister laugh, the dark gray liquid swallowed the giant dragon on the field.

"Tribute the DARK monster 'Red-Eyes Black Dragon' with 3000 or less ATK to activate the Trap Card 'Evil Deck Destruction Virus'."

It's a virus card, but compared to other 'brothers' that might still be somewhat useful, its effectiveness has become virtually nonexistent as card effects have become more and more advanced.

Because this thing works like this:

"For every 500 points of a monster you Tribute, you must destroy one card from your hand or deck. At the same time, their effects cannot be activated during the turn they are destroyed. Also, because the monster you Tribute has more than 2,000 ATK, every monster card you draw for the next three turns will be destroyed."

It seems like a great card, capable of locking out effects in the current turn and further restricting card draws. However, as a trap card activated on the second turn, without the support of other cards, it simply helps the opponent fill their graveyard, making it easier for them to plan their next tactic based on their hand and deck construction.

But that's precisely why it's valuable!
After all, Rafael's deck tactics only have two types, one of which revolves around the idea of ​​not sending monsters to the graveyard, and includes a large number of "Guardian Cards" that can only be activated under the condition that "there are no monsters in the graveyard".

And another kind...

"Then, I choose to send the monster cards to the graveyard."

A dark vortex quickly formed beneath his feet, but he remained unconcerned, his face grim.

"I sent the three cards from my deck, 'Guardian Hill,' 'Guardian Grall,' and 'Guardian Caster,' to the graveyard, and then..."

He paused for a moment, then finally selected that card from his hand:
"Finally, it's 'Guardian - Etos,' I choose to destroy these four monster cards."

One by one, the guardians fell into the abyss, their faces filled with an indescribable sorrow.

Perhaps it was because they could not stop their masters from falling into the abyss, or perhaps it was because they had also chosen to fall.

But anyway...

"Guardian Aetos - When she is destroyed by effects or battle, I will Special Summon a guardian from hell."

Ultimately, they became nourishment for the darkness, directly staining the goddess in the abyss black.

Then, the ghost from hell appeared:

"Show yourself, Guardian Desces, and clear away all obstacles for me!"

(End of this chapter)