Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"After activating [Perverted Insect Poison], it becomes a Normal Monster and is Special Summoned to my Monster Zone. After that, I can Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster." Hayato pointed to his field, "The materials I use are all the monsters I control!"

Send the Level 1☆ Tuner monster "Perverted Insect Poison", the Level 4☆ Non-Tuner monster "Summoner of the Silver Castle - Ariana", and the Level 2☆ Non-Tuner monster "Half-Dragon Maid - Laundry Dragon Girl" as Synchro Material to the Graveyard!

"Engrave this swiftness upon the four heavens—flap your beautiful and magnificent wings and vanquish your enemies at the speed of light!"

"Summoning Synchro, Level 1☆+2☆+4☆=7☆!"

"Reveal yourself—[Four Heavenly Dragons - Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon]!"

Chapter 2103 Dragon Maid Maze - Part Six

"Reveal yourself, [Four Heavenly Dragons - Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon]!"

【Four Heavenly Dragons - Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon】【7☆/Wind】

[Dragon/Synchro/Effect]

[2500/2000]

C1【原始生命态-尼比鲁】C2【宝石骑士·虚梦狱原核】C3【星辰炮手-宝瓶魔】C4【宝石骑士女郎·玫钻】C5【色鬼之虫毒】，在【艮鬼】陷井卡的效果下、隼人先一步同调召唤出了新的怪兽！

Then it was the turn of [Gem Knight Lady - Rose Diamond]'s effect, but the [Half-Dragon Maid - Laundry Dragon Girl] that it was targeting and intended to destroy had already gracefully retreated, and the destruction effect hit empty air.

Not only that, but next up is Hayato's [Star Gunner - Aquarius] effect.

“Although I no longer have any monsters on my field, the effect of [Star Cannon - Aquarius] is to use monsters from my hand and field as Fusion Material.” Showing the two cards in his hand, Hayato said, “The Fusion Material I used is—”

"The wind-attribute [Shadowwing-Venti] and the dark-attribute [Shadowmon]! Two [Shadowmon] monsters of different attributes meet the fusion material requirements!"

"The spirit beasts and beast tamers who have returned from death, the natural beasts imbued with the primordial core, are now united as one under the guidance of the stars!"

"Fusion Summon, Level 6☆!"

"Show the power you've gained after two and a half years of training, [Shadowdew - Seven Sages Giant Kun Demon]!"

【Shadowdew - Seven Sages Giant Kun Demon】【6☆/Dark】

[Mage Race/Fusion/Effect]

[2500/2000]

A colossal otherworldly creature, the "Kun," carrying a girl formerly known as "Aria," who had once transformed into a "Remnant of Evil Mind Ogre," appeared on Hayato's field. Its appearance stirred up waves of shadows, causing the shadows on the ground to sway and waver as if submerged in ocean waves.

Only then was it finally Valentine's [Gem Knight: Dream Prison Core] effect dealt with.

It nullified Hayato's Primal Life Form - Nibiru, repelled the "meteor," and simultaneously increased the attack power of Fanny Valentine's Jewel Knight monsters.

Fanny Valentine: 4000LP, Hand: 4→3

【Gem Knight King - Diamond】】【ATK3500→4500】

【Gem Knight - Ruby】【ATK4050→5050】

【Gem Knight Lady - Rose Diamond】【ATK2700→3700】

【Gem Knight Lady - Diamond】】【ATK3400→4400

Backcourt: [Bright and Harmonious]

In an instant, the attack power of the monsters on Valentine's field collectively broke through to a new level. Even the one with the lowest attack power, [Gem Knight Lady Rose Diamond], gained a full 3700 attack power, surpassing the "Legendary [Blue-Eyes White Dragon]".

The highest-ranking [Gem Knight: Ruby] has even broken the 5000-point mark! And the attack power bonus provided by [Gem Knight: Dream Prison Core] is a permanent effect that is not time-limited. Although the attack power of [Gem Knight: Ruby] will decrease by 1550 points at the end of the turn due to the end of its effect, it will still retain a full 3500 points of attack power!

On the other hand, although Hayato performed Synchro and Fusion Summoning before the Battle Phase, summoning two monsters, their ATK and DEF stats were identical at 2500/2000, making them no match for Valentine's monsters.

Just as Valentine was thinking this, he suddenly noticed that the gems on his two highest-attack monsters—[Gem Knight King Diamond] and [Gem Knight Ruby]—had cracked, as if they had lost control due to excessive power!?

"What did you do, Hayato Kobayashi!" Valentine immediately suspected Hayato.

Hayato shrugged and said, "I didn't do anything. I just used the effects that my monsters are supposed to use."

"If this card was just sent to the Graveyard as Fusion Material, you can activate this effect: Special Summon one other Shaddoll monster from your Deck in face-down Defense Position."

"And the effect of [Shadowdome]: If this card is sent to the Graveyard by a card effect, I can activate this effect and draw one card from my Deck;"

"Then, if I Special Summon [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kun] to my field, I can target one face-up card on the field and negate its effect;"

"Finally, there is the effect of [Four Heavenly Dragons - Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon]. This card can only be activated when it is Special Summoned. Destroy one Effect Monster on your opponent's field and this card gains ATK equal to that original ATK."

Hayato snapped his fingers, “Self-chain C1 [Four Heavenly Dragons - Translucent Wing Synchro Dragon] C2 [Shaddoll - Seven Sages Giant Kun] C3 [Shaddoll Beast] C4 [Shaddoll Wing - Venti], deal with the effect of [Shaddoll Wing - Venti] first.”

"I Special Summon a Shaddoll monster from my Deck in Defense Position face-down, and then draw one card from my Deck due to the effect of Shaddoll."

With the card he had just drawn between his fingers, Hayato pointed it at his opponent's field, "Then I'll use the effects of the two monsters I control to destroy [Gem Knight King Diamond] and negate the effect of [Gem Knight Ruby]!"

【Four Heavenly Dragons - Translucent Wing Synchro Dragon】adjusted the reflector on its back, aimed a laser beam at 【King Gem Diamond】and destroyed it. 【King Gem Diamond】, which had no resistance, was instantly sent to the graveyard. Despite having an attack power equivalent to 【Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon】, it could not exert any influence.

The situation wasn't much better for [Gem Knight: Ruby]. Although the increased attack power from the effect hadn't disappeared, the blue threads released by [Shadowdome: Seven Sages Giant Kun] had successfully invaded the Ruby on his body, rendering it unable to activate its effect anymore.

【小林隼人：4000LP，手牌：6→5→4→2→3】

【Four Heavenly Dragons - Phantom Wing Synchronous Dragon】【ATK 2500→5400】

【Shadowdew - Seven Sages Giant Kun Demon】【DEF2000】

[Inner Side Guardian Monster]

Backstage: [The half-dragon maid greets them] [Gaikka (Rabilins welcomes them, welcomes them, a big welcome)]

After destroying the Jewel Knight King Diamond, the [Four Heavenly Dragons - Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon] directly recycled and absorbed the crystals from the latter into its own body. Although it did not "evolve" into [Crystal Wing] as a result, its attack power increased dramatically.

The increase in attack power is based on the original attack power of the monster destroyed by the effect. Therefore, although [Gem Knight King Diamond] had 4500 attack power when destroyed, [Four Heavenly Dragons - Translucent Dragon] only increased its attack power by 2900. However, this increase is still extremely terrifying.

It instantly became the monster with the highest attack power in the entire field, even surpassing Valentine's [Gem Knight Ruby].

“Alright, Valentine, weren’t you going to enter the battle phase? Let’s continue.” Hayato spread his arms. “Our lineups are really evenly matched. We both have three cards in our hands, three monster cards on the field, and a Continuous Spell Card in our back row.”

"Don't worry about my back row face-down cards. I already used my only chance to activate a face-down trap card directly on the previous [Perverted Insect Poison]. You can attack with confidence and destroy my monster in battle—if your monster can do that."

“Tch…” Fanny Valentine frowned as he watched Hayato on the field.

There's no way I can deal with the existence of 【Four Heavenly Dragons - Transparent Wing Synchro Dragon】 during this battle phase. Its 5400 attack power is too insane and I simply can't beat it. The only monsters I can consider destroying are the other two defense position monsters of the opponent.

【Gem Knight Ruby】Originally, there was another effect, which was a simple but useful defensive penetration effect. When attacking a monster in Defense Position, it could inflict battle damage on the opponent by a difference between the monster's ATK and DEF.

However, this effect has been nullified by [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kraken], otherwise Valentine could have used [Gem Knight Ruby] to attack [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kraken] and deal at least 3050 damage to reduce Hayato's base score.

"You deliberately nullified the effect of [Gem Knight: Ruby]? Could it be that you know another effect of [Gem Knight: Ruby], Hayato Kobayashi!" Looking at Hayato with suspicion, Valentine asked, "These cards are making their debut in this world, how do you know their effects?!"

"No, I don't need your answer; it's meaningless." Valentine waved his hand. "Anyway, at least I'm going to reduce the number of monsters on your field!"

"Battle phase begins. Then, I will first use my [Gem Knight Lady - Rose Diamond] to attack [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kun]!"

With the lowest attack power among the Trisolaran monsters, Valentine commands [Gem Knight Lady Rose Diamond] to attack Hayato's [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kunma], attempting to recover from the previous missed attack that failed to destroy Hayato's monster field.

The swift sword, made of diamond-polished material, was wielded in a flurry of movements, the diamond flowers adorning its hilts swaying as if in the wind. In an instant, Hayato's [Shadowbringer: Seven Sages Giant Kun Demon] was pierced through the heart by a single sword strike!

However, since it's in a defense stance, even if [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kraken] is destroyed in battle, Hayato will not be harmed. Moreover—[Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kraken] wasn't destroyed in the first place.

"Trash~ Trash~" The girl sitting on the Kun laughed contemptuously, mocking the [Gem Knight Lady Rose Diamond] who looked bewildered at her failure to destroy the opponent. "Such a weak attack, truly trash~"

"It's a real shame. Although your monsters have strong attack power, it seems they can't do anything against [Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kun]?" Hayato's lips curled up. "Although it's always said that 'battle destruction resistance is the most useless resistance,' when this resistance appears, you'd better have a way to clear the field other than battle destruction."

"【Shadowdome Seven Sages Giant Kunma】is a monster that cannot be destroyed by battle. When it is in defense position, you can't even damage me with battle."

“Then I’ll attack your other monster!” Valentine turned his finger away, clearly annoyed. “I don’t believe your other card has that kind of battle destruction resistance. I’ll use my [Gem Knight Ruby] to take down that face-down Defense Position monster!”

Wielding a flaming coin, [Gem Knight Ruby] suddenly thrust forward, piercing through the card Hayato had placed face down. The monster hidden inside the card was completely unable to withstand this powerful attack, which surpassed the power of [Five Divine Dragons], and its body was destroyed in an instant. The entire card was engulfed in flames!

Valentine was about to say something smug when he saw a familiar figure appear in the burning card, dragging its burning body onto his field and grabbing [Gem Knight Lady Diamond] by the neck!?

"【Gem Knight - Dream Prison Core】?" Fanny Valentine blurted out instinctively, then realized that the card couldn't possibly be his. "Wait, that card is!?"

"Since your [Gem Knight] and my [Shaddoll] have such a connection, then this card is definitely the better choice to deal with you, right?" Hayato picked up the card, showing it off while tapping the side of it. "The card I Special Summoned earlier was this [Shaddoll's Flame Core: Dream Prison]!"

[Inner Side Guardian Monster → Shaddoll's Flame Core - Dream Prison] [9☆/Flame]

[Demon Race/Reversal/Effect]

[2900/2900]

"In addition to being sent to the Graveyard by an effect, [Shaddoll] monsters, as Flip Monsters, also trigger their Flip effects when attacked." Pointing to Valentine's field, "And when [Shaddoll's Flame Core: Dream Prison] is flipped, it can only be activated by targeting one face-up monster on your opponent's field!"

"Send a Shadowdome monster with the same attribute as the target monster from my Extra Deck to the Graveyard, and banish the targeted monster!"

"I choose the EARTH [Gem Knight Lady Diamond] on my opponent's field, send this EARTH [Shadowdome Mystic Evil] from my Extra Deck to the Graveyard, and banish [Gem Knight Lady Diamond]!"

Pressing down on the neck of [Jewel Knight Lady Diamond], [Shadowdome's Flame Core - Dream Prison] suddenly self-destructed, forcibly taking [Jewel Knight Lady Diamond] away before she could even launch an attack, and not just out of the duel, leaving no possibility of resurrection.

However, at the same time, as Hayato sent [Shadowbringer: Mystic Evil] to the graveyard, Hayato also took out another card from the graveyard.

"Although I wanted to say it was a mutual destruction, actually [Shaddoll's Flame Core: Dream Prison] is called Ultra Bomb... I mean, 'Shaddoll Bomb'. After it blows up the opponent's monster, my [Shaddoll] monster will revive."

"The effect of [Shaddoll Mystic] can only be activated if this card is sent to the Graveyard. Special Summon one [Shaddoll] monster from my Graveyard. The one I want to Special Summon is this [Shaddoll Wing Venti] that was previously sent to the Graveyard."

【Shadowwing Venti】【3☆/Wind】

[Psychokinesis/Reversal/Effect]

[1500/1000]

Chapter 2104 Dragon Maid Maze - Part 7

After Valentine's monsters attacked for a round, Hayato's monsters on the field did not decrease; instead, Valentine's field suffered a reduction in monsters.

Looking at the three monsters on Hayato's field, especially the one with a whopping 5400 ATK, [Four Heavenly Dragons - Transparent Wing Synchro Dragon], Valentine felt a headache coming on: "Damn it... why won't you just die, Hayato Kobayashi!"

"Don't you realize that you are an unforgivable obstacle to this world, Hayato Kobayashi? You've accelerated the spiritual evolution of humanity far too quickly!" Fanny Valentine, now standing on a moral high ground, began to accuse Hayato, "The material and spiritual growth of human civilization has become unbalanced because of your existence!"

"Are you quite proud of using a power called 'Synchro'? But is such a power truly suitable for this world, this era? According to the information I have, it is clearly a power that should have appeared in the future!"

"But seven years ago, an individual codenamed 'Paradocus' appeared in Domino City and revealed the existence of this power to you. After several years of nurturing, you achieved a breakthrough in this power last year!"

"But do you want to be proud of that? The rapid growth of spiritual civilization only makes our material civilization look too backward. The world is not ready to accept people like you—'New-Type' people like you!"

Hearing Valentine's accusations against him, Hayato took them to heart and retorted without hesitation: "Stop trying to shift the blame onto me. It sounds like you guys have also researched the existence of 'New-Type'? But so what!"

"I have merely revealed to the world a higher level of existence for Duel Monsters."

"Even if you gather all the chefs in the world, you still can't make an egg that can feed everyone in the world!" Valentine accused Hayato again. "With advanced spiritual realm but insufficient material foundation, you will become a sinner in the destruction of human civilization!"

Valentine's account does have some truth to it. The destruction of Darzal's Atlantis civilization was also due to the mismatch between the spiritual and the material, but it was the opposite of human civilization, where the material was overdeveloped while the spiritual civilization failed to keep up.

Hayato, however, still refused to accept Valentine's explanation and engaged in internal strife, instead asking, "So you think that resources should be concentrated, that the weak should be eliminated and the strong should become stronger, right? And America is the one you think should be the strong one."