Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"Amon" took out one of the monster cards and added it to his hand, saying, "The card I chose is this [Crazy Killer Clown], and then I'll send the other four cards to the graveyard."

"It was after this that the effect of [Bullhead Demon] was activated—If this card is sent to the Graveyard, I can activate this effect by banishing one Zombie-Type monster other than [Bullhead Demon] from my Graveyard, and Special Summon one Zombie-Type monster from my hand. I banish [Corpse Ninja], and then Special Summon [Crazy Killer Clown] from my hand."

Before playing the card in his hand, "Amon" retrieved the card he had just banished and said, "If this [Corpse Ninja] in the Graveyard is banished by an effect, activate its effect to Special Summon it to my field. If the [Corpse Ninja] Special Summoned by this effect leaves the field, banish it."

A Synchro Summon resulted in a hand resource of four cards being dumped into the graveyard, and the cards dumped into the graveyard then triggered an effect, Special Summoning two more monsters for "Amon" on the field. No wonder "Amon" had to specifically negate Jaden's [M·hero Dark Claw] effect before the play, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to dump a single card into the graveyard.

【Crazy Killer Clown】【2☆/Dark】

[Undead/Adjustment/Effect]

[400/200]

【Zombie Ninja】【2☆/Dark】

[Undead/Adjustment/Effect]

[800/0]

"Two more Tuner monsters..." Jaden frowned as he looked at the three Zombie-Type monsters that had appeared on "Amon's" field, his attention still focused more on "Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler." "Because of the side effect of 'Singing Zombies,' you can only attack with Zombie-Type monsters this turn, right? The 'Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler,' which you specially summoned, can't participate in the battle, while the other Zombie-Type monsters have such low combat power."

"That's strange. You're the one who likes to say that the power of your comrades can create miracles, right?" "Amon" said, feigning a puzzled expression. "Or is it that you don't realize you're already in grave danger?"

"By the effect of the second 'Horse-Headed Demon' in my Graveyard, I banish it and then Special Summon 'Bull-Headed Demon' from my Graveyard to my field. If 'Corpse Ninja' is in my Monster Zone and I Special Summon a Zombie monster other than this card from my Graveyard, I activate its first effect: I draw one card from my Deck and then discard one card from my hand."

As new monsters are resurrected from the graveyard, "Amon" doesn't hesitate to send the card he was holding to the graveyard: "The card I'm discarding is this one, the trap card [Zombie Vortex]."

【“阿蒙”：4000LP，手牌1→2→1→1】

【Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler】【ATK3000】

[The Pharaoh's Incarnation] [DEF600]

【Crazy Killer Clown】【ATK400】

【Corpse Ninja】【ATK800】

【Bullhead Demon】【4☆/Land】

[Undead/Effect]

[1700/800]

Among a bunch of low-level Zombie monsters with an attack power of only 1500, finally came a "powerful" monster with an attack power of 1700. But even so, it still couldn't get close to the monster with the lowest attack power on the field in Generation 10. Because of the bonus provided by E. Hero Sunrise, which has the Light, Dark and Fire attributes, E. Hero Sunrise itself has an attack power of 3100, which is 100 points higher than Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler.

"The two effects of [Bullhead Demon] can each be used once per turn. Now, during my Main Phase, I activate its first effect: send one Zombie-Type monster from my Deck to the Graveyard. I've chosen the third one, [Horsehead Demon]." After sending a card to the Graveyard, "Amon" waved his hand. "And now that both effects have been used, I can confidently use [Bullhead Demon] in a Synchro Summon!"

"Send my Level 2☆ Tuner monster [Crazy Killer Clown] and Level 4☆ Non-Tuner monster [Bullhead Demon] from my field as Synchro Materials to the Graveyard. The material requirement is to have at least one Tuner monster plus one non-Tuner monster!"

"Summoning Synchro, Level 2☆ + 4☆ = 6☆!"

"Coral Dragon, roaming the deep sea, manifest yourself—[Coral Dragon]!"

【Coral Dragon】【6☆/Dark】

[Dragon/Synchro/Adjustment/Effect]

[2400/500]

Following [Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler], "Amon" once again disregarded the attack self-restriction of [Singing Zombie] and Synchro Summoned a Dragon-Type Synchro Monster. The Synchro Material used was [Minotaur], which was the highest level of Synchro Material he had on the field besides [Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler] - and because he had already used his effect once before, this [Minotaur] sent to the Graveyard could not activate its effect.

"Do you wonder why I would Special Summon yet another monster that can't attack? But Jaden, there are other ways to inflict pain and express my love for you besides battle."

"Amon" continued spouting incoherent nonsense, and Jaden barely understood that "Amon" meant "Although it can't attack, the monster can still activate its effect." Sure enough, "Amon" sent the only card in his hand to the graveyard, saying, "Once per turn, you can discard one card from your hand to activate the effect of [Coral Dragon] - Target one card on your opponent's field and destroy it!"

"The monster I'm going to destroy is [E·Hero Sunrise] on your field, Jaden!"

Even now, Jaden still hasn't activated the Set-on [Form Change] card in the back row. It's not that he doesn't want to use this second-speed Quick-Play Spell Card to protect his monsters; the main reason is that unlike [Mask Change] and [Mask Change II], which only require an attribute and have no level requirement, [Form Change] is strictly limited to transforming a [Hero] Fusion Monster into a [M·Hero] of the same level.

The vast majority of [M·hero] monsters are even-numbered levels, such as the level 6☆ [M·hero Dark Claw] and the level 8☆ [M·hero Atomic Fire]. However, there is not a single [M·hero] monster with the same level 7☆ as [E·hero Sunrise Warrior]!

Therefore, Jaden could only watch helplessly as his [E-Hero Sunrise] was destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, and the attack power of the monsters on his field also fluctuated.

【“Amon”: 4000LP, hand 1→0】

[Yujo Judai: 2000LP, 3 cards in hand]

【E·hero Flash New Universe】【ATK5200→4600→4900】

【M·hero Dark Claw】【ATK3400→2800】

【M·hero Atomic Fire】【ATK3200→2600】

Backcourt: [Face Card] x2

But that wasn't all. "Amon" banished the third "Horse-Headed Demon" from his graveyard, which he had previously sent there by its effect, and said, "Next, I will use the effect of 'Horse-Headed Demon' again to banish it and Special Summon a Zombie monster from my graveyard. This time, the monster I will Special Summon is 'Singing Zombie'!"

[Singing Zombies Together] [ATK1300]

The moment the bizarre zombie from the duet returned to the field, "Amon" shouted: "Send my Level 3☆ Tuner monster [Singing Zombie] and Level 3☆ Non-Tuner monster [Pharaoh's Avatar] to the Graveyard as Synchro Materials. The material requirement is to add one or more non-Tuner monsters to the Tuner monster!"

"Accept the true meaning of evolution within this 'wave of light,' and become a true dragon embracing immortality!"

"Summoning Synchro, Level 3☆ + 3☆ = 6☆!"

"Be reborn—[Immortal Coral Dragon]!"

[Immortal Coral Dragon] [6☆/Dark]

[Undead/Synchro/Adjustment/Effect]

[500/2400]

The new Synchro Monster, with a similar body, that could be reproduced before Jaden's eyes, presented a bizarre appearance—the undulating body of the Coral Dragon had turned into pitch-black flesh and pale bones, and the once-glorious coral had been reduced to a deathly pale white, giving it the image of a noble mythical beast that had fallen into a twisted, undead monster.

Although they are of the same level, the race of the Immortal Coral Dragon has changed from the dragon race when it was the Coral Dragon to the undead race, and even its attack and defense are mirror images of each other.

"Is there a more striking contrast? This is the power of 'light' that I have obtained from the universe, the power of 'immortality' that matches my eternal love for you, Jaden! Through the body of 'Amon Garlem,' I present it here for you alone!"

"Amon" looked smug, not forgetting to retrieve the card from the graveyard: "Of course, you haven't forgotten the effect of [Pharaoh's Avatar], have you? It was sent to the graveyard as Synchro Material, and I Special Summoned it back to the field from the graveyard."

[The Pharaoh's Incarnation] [DEF600]

Synchro Summoning requires a relatively high number of monsters on the field; it needs both Tuner and non-Tuner monsters. This limitation arises from removing the "necessity" requirement of Fusion Summoning for Fusion Spell Cards. However, in "Amon's" "Undying Synchro Summoning" deck, the infinitely revived "Pharaoh's Avatar" provides a continuous stream of non-Tuner monsters, which, in conjunction with the Tuners on the field, enable continuous Synchro Summoning!

However, among the monsters on "Amon's" field, the non-Tuner monsters are not limited to "Pharaoh's Avatar". "Amon" picked up a card of a monster that was only used to fill a graveyard after being summoned and then did nothing else, saying, "Having witnessed the power of this 'immortality', Jaden, what are your thoughts?"

"That's what you call 'immortality'? Don't be ridiculous!" The repeated emphasis on "immortality" only reminded Jaden of the three Teraokas who had just died tragically in front of him. Even if he didn't have a good impression of them, it didn't mean that Jaden would feel any goodwill towards "Amon," who had killed them. "Is that ugly and twisted power the essence of your manipulation of others?!"

“Ugly and twisted… Hehehe, don’t say that, Judai. Didn’t I become like this because of you?” With a smile on his face, “Amon” sent the card of [Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler] along with [Corpse Ninja] to the graveyard. “But as long as I can get your love, I am willing to become ugly.”

"If the dragon monsters can't be attacked, then I'll just assimilate them into this twisted form like this, using this 'immortal' evolution!"

"Send my Level 2 Zombie Tuner monster [Corpse Ninja] and Level 8 non-Tuner monster [Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler] from my field to the Graveyard as Synchro Material. This will satisfy the material requirement of having at least one Zombie Tuner monster plus one non-Tuner monster!"

The [Corpse Ninja] that left the field was banished due to its own effect, while the [Chaos Dragon - Chaos Ruler] was constantly being tainted and assimilated by the gray aura of the undead on the field, its body decaying and twisting, and igniting blue soul fire - just like the card art of the [Undead Corpse Transformation] spell card that "Amon" activated before.

Embrace eternity, ruler of the infernal world!

"Summoning Synchro, Level 2☆ + 8☆ = 10☆!"

Holding the card above his head, surrounded by the rising blue flames of soul energy like smoke, "Amon" called out the name of the monster above him.

"Burn your soul—[Red-Eyes Undying Dragon Emperor]!"

A black dragon, its flesh and blood burned away, revealing its golden bones, hovered above "Amon's" head!

[Red-Eyes Immortal Dragon Emperor] [10☆/Dark]

[Undead/Synchro/Effect]

[2800/2400]

Chapter 1773 The Undead Corpse-like Dragons

"Red-Eyes!?" Although the world's most familiar user of Red-Eyes is World Champion Katsuya Jonouchi, the one who left the deepest impression on Jaden when mentioning Red-Eyes was Fubuki Tenjōin.

Moreover, unlike Katsuya Jonouchi's approach of fusing Red-Eyes with other beings to create beings like the Red-Eyes Black Dragon Sword and the Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider, Fubuki Tenjouin's Red-Eyes focuses more on constantly strengthening itself and evolving into forms like the Red-Eyes Dark Steel Dragon—a point that Jaden felt was extremely similar to the Red-Eyes that appeared before him.

"Red-Eyes is a very inclusive monster. Not only can it merge with other beings to create new monsters, but it can also continuously accept other external forces to evolve itself. This is undoubtedly extremely consistent with the theme of 'evolution'."

"Amon" put down the card and said, "However, the thirst for power has led Red-Eyes astray. Once Red-Eyes goes astray on the path of evolution without companions, it will be devoured by power and turn into this form of a dead creature—to put it in a way that is easy for you to understand, Jaden, it is a 'mistaken evolution' like the 'Greymon' from the Champion level to the Ultimate level 'Greymon'."

"That's why I'm so important to you, Judai. Only I will always support you, because no matter what path you choose, I will always love you, until the end of eternity, until the immortal decay!"

"Are you some kind of marriage-urging adult? No matter what the topic is, you can always steer it back to this?" Jaden was speechless at "Amon". This guy really is crazy, always talking about "love" and stuff. "However, with an attack power of 2800, it does have the ability to break through my lowest attack power [M·hero Atomic Fire] on the field."

"2800 points? Don't just focus on attack power, Jaden. If you need attack power, the 'devolved' form of Red-Eyes Undying Dragon King will be even higher. How about I show you right here?"

As he spoke, "Amon" took out a card from the graveyard and said, "The effect of [Crazy Killer Clown] is that if this card is in the graveyard, I can reduce the Level of one monster with a Level of 6 or higher on my field by 2 and Special Summon it. While [Crazy Killer Clown] is Special Summoned by this effect is on the field, I can only Special Summon Zombie monsters."

"I lowered the level of [Coral Dragon] by 2 stars, making it level 4 stars instead of 6 stars, and Special Summon [Crazy Killer Clown]."

【Coral Dragon】【6☆/Water→4☆/Water】【ATK2400】

【Crazy Killer Clown】【ATK400】

"Next, I will send my Level 4☆ Tuner monster [Coral Dragon] and Level 3☆ Non-Tuner monster [Pharaoh's Avatar] to the Graveyard as Synchro Materials to satisfy the material requirement of having at least one Tuner monster plus one non-Tuner monster!"

"Prostrate yourself in purgatory and rekindle the fire of your soul—Synchronization Summon, Level 4☆ + 3☆ = 7☆!"

"【Red-Eyes Undead Dragon】!"

【Red-Eyes Undead Dragon】【7☆/Dark】

[Undead/Synchro/Effect]

[2400/2000]

With the same level, attributes, and attack and defense as the classic Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Red-Eyes Undead Dragon, as "Amon" said before, is exactly the same as "Zombiemon" that went astray during evolution. This is also the third Synchro Monster that Jaden has seen from "Amon" that has the appearance of a dragon but has completely fallen into the undead race.

Although there is little talk of "appearance reflecting the heart" in the world of Duel Monsters, the seemingly righteous "light" may be an ambitious mastermind, the ugly and ferocious dark demon may have a kind heart, the fair and lawful machine may rebel, and the tiny cockroach crawler may walk on the path of justice.

However, at least in terms of how to use cards, it is possible to make the opponent in a duel understand the mind and past of the enemy they are facing.

Despite their seemingly lofty and luxurious appearance, there was only an aura of death behind them. Coupled with the fact that they had gone astray in their pursuit of evolution, Jaden had a strange feeling that the [Red-Eyes Undying Dragon Emperor], [Red-Eyes Undying Dragon], and [Immortal Coral Dragon] before him might not only be the beings controlling "Amon's" body, but also contain Amon's own past experiences.

After all, just as the other party said, the other party is now using the darkness in Amon Garlem's heart to replenish itself and use Amon's body to act. This will inevitably lead to the fact that even if the control is not in Amon's hands, his mind will affect the manifestation of the other party's power.

"The attack and defense of 【Red-Eyes Undead Dragon】 will increase based on the number of Zombie monsters in both players' graveyards, providing a 100-point bonus for each one. I currently have four Zombie monsters in my graveyard."

After a pause, "Amon" took out a card from the graveyard. "Of course, [Pharaoh's Avatar] will once again Special Summon a monster from my graveyard due to its own effect. This time, I will Special Summon itself again, and then the number of Zombie monsters in my graveyard will decrease to three."

"However, before it is Special Summoned back to my field, there is another card effect to activate, and that is this [Coral Dragon]." The effect of the Synchro Tuner Monster sent to the Graveyard was read out by "Amon". "The second effect of this card is that it can be activated when this Synchro Summoned card is sent to the Graveyard. I draw a card from my Deck."

【“Amon”: 4000LP, hand 0→1】