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【Despair God - Antihope】【ATK5000】

[Super Transportation Robot - Invisible Combination] [ATK3600]

【GaiKa】

'With [Despair God - Antihope] present, even Duel King Hayato Kobayashi, without cards like the legendary [Three Egyptian God Cards], couldn't possibly harm me. And on my turn, [Despair God - Antihope] will once again unleash its invincible power and secure victory for me!'

“Although it seems like we’ve reached a dead end, it doesn’t matter. As long as you trust your deck, it will definitely print a powerful card to respond to you.” Hayato smiled, placing his fingers on the cleaned deck, raising an eyebrow as he looked at Marufuji Sho. “Hmph, I can feel it. A decent card is right above my deck.”

Hayato's expression made Marufuji Sho frown. He couldn't help but think, 'He can still look so relaxed after seeing the invincible [Despair God - Antihope]? Does he think he's drawn a powerful monster like a 'God'? Damn it, it's just some powerful cards, what's so great about that? Even if he drew a 'God,' could he really summon it?'

'But what if... what if Kobayashi Hayato really can summon the 'God' using the card left behind by Marufuji Ryo?' Marufuji Sho gritted his teeth, looking at Kobayashi Hayato's confident smile, 'Although I believe [Despair God - Antihope] is invincible, but... but....'

"I won't let such a good opportunity slip by, don't blame me, Hayato Kobayashi! Blame yourself for being so naive as to say such confident things before even opening the gacha!"

Hayato placed his hand on top of the deck, about to draw a card: "My turn, draw—"

"At this very moment, I'm going to activate the card I set at the end of last turn!" Marufuji Sho declared as he pressed the button to activate the set card as Hayato was about to draw. "Even if you say you're using a 'Cyber' deck and don't include powerful cards like the Egyptian God Cards, I don't believe anyone can resist the temptation of such a powerful card!"

"As punishment for being my enemy, I will extinguish your hope and erase your card draw! Activate Trap Card [Knock Down]!"

Just as Hayato was about to draw his card, a red light flew out from the card that Marufuji Sho had opened in the back row and attacked the card in Hayato's hand, forcibly sending the card he had drawn to the graveyard!

"【Knockout】is a card that can only be activated during the opponent's draw phase when the opponent makes a normal draw. Its effect is to discard the card the opponent draws directly to the graveyard!" Marufuji Sho said to Hayato. "If you can't replenish your hand, even if you are the Duel King, you can't conjure up a card that can create miracles. All you can rely on is that card in your hand that you got from Marufuji Ryo, which is probably not very useful."

"However, I'm also a little curious about what powerful card the Duel King drew in that last draw."

As he spoke, Marufuji Sho shifted his gaze to the card that hadn't yet been sent to the cemetery, but he was taken aback when he saw the card clearly: "[Disruption Magic]? Is that a 'Cyber ​​Flow' card?"

"Huh? Electron flow?" "That's garbage, how can it compare to us?" "You're really underestimating us!"

As the [Disruption Magic] was [knocked down] and sent to the graveyard, Marufuji Sho discovered that three cards had appeared from under the card that was sent to the graveyard and entered Hayato's hand.

"Oh~Young-Man!" Amidst a burst of rousing music, the three monsters revealed their true forms—three scantily clad minions!

"If the [Disruption Magic] card is sent from my hand or field to the Graveyard, I can add three low-level monsters, [Disruption Yellow], [Disruption Green], and [Disruption Black], from my Deck to my hand. Well, when I drew this card, I was a little worried about how to send it to the Graveyard, but it was so easy to fool you. I'm not feeling very accomplished."

Upon hearing Hayato's words, Marufuji Sho immediately understood. Hayato seemed to have already noticed what the face-down cards in his back row and the cards at the top of his deck were, but how could that be?!

"Your next sentence is—was this also part of your plan, Hayato Kobayashi! How did you know what my card and your card were?"

"Was this also part of your plan, Hayato Kobayashi! How did you know what my card and your card were—N-N-Ni!?"

Almost simultaneously, Marufuji Sho and Hayato said the same thing, and Hayato even finished speaking a step earlier than Marufuji Sho, which instantly gave Marufuji Sho goosebumps and made him look at Hayato in horror.

"It's not mind reading, it's just that you're a little too easy to guess, kid. Even from more than ten meters away, I can see the sinister smile on your lips as you're plotting something with a card. As for the card I drew, haven't you heard the saying?" While adding the card he retrieved to his hand, Hayato uttered a sentence that made the [God of Despair - Antihope] behind Marufuji Sho tremble slightly:

"A true duelist is one who can even create the future of gacha pulls."

Chapter 865 Professional Habits

"I'm soaring into the sky!"

Even though it bears the name of "god," in the face of the "Hyperfusion," which surpasses the power of "gods," "Despair God - Antihope" was powerless to resist and was pulverized, merging with the power of "Ancient Dragon - Elder Dragon," transforming into a "vine" on Hayato's field.

"A long history, shadows, and despair—all of these are nourishment for the flowers of the depths of hell to bloom. Absorb power and then blossom, Wagatsumashi!"

Hayato shouted, and upon hearing Hayato's voice, the vine-like purple dragon suddenly opened its eyes!

"Fusion Summon! [Ferocious Venomous Fusion Dragon]!"

[Fierce, Hungry, and Poisonous Fusion Dragon] [8☆/Dark]

[Dragon/Fusion/Effect]

[2800/2000]

"What?! He actually took my 'God'?!" On Marufuji Sho's Duel Disk, with the activation of [Super Polymerization], the card [Despair God - Antihope] disappeared and went to the Graveyard. The arrogant man who was just now finally showed a panicked expression. "How can I continue dueling without my 'God'?!"

"No! Calm down!" His fingernails dug into his flesh from clenching his fist, the pain briefly calming Marufuji Sho down. Looking at Hayato's [Greedy Poison Fusion Dragon] in Attack Position, he thought, "It's just a monster with 2800 ATK; it can't break through [Super Transporter - Stealth Fusion]. I still have [the ability to]—"

Kamaru Fujisho's mutterings were interrupted by Hayato's words: "Actually, the only material requirement for [Fierce Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon] is two DARK monsters. However, when all the materials used for Fusion Summoning are monsters on the field, its first effect activates, increasing its ATK by the sum of the ATKs of all Special Summoned monsters on your opponent's field until the end of the turn."

"In other words, the attack power of the [Fierce Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon] will now be increased by the attack power of the [Super Transport Robot - Stealth Fusion], adding up to 3600 points."

[Fierce, Hungry, Poisonous Fusion Dragon] received the command and extended several vines that instantly wrapped around [Super Transport Robot - Invisible Fusion] on the field. The jewels on its body lit up with a dazzling, beautiful, and dangerous purple light, and its attack power suddenly increased.

[Ferocious, Hungry, and Poisonous Fusion Dragon] [ATK 2800 → 6400]

Whether it was a misperception or not, Hayato seemed to see several orbs crack open like plant seeds the instant the [Fierce, Hungry, Poisonous Fusion Dragon]'s attack power surged. However, he didn't pay much attention to it, and instead, amidst Marufuji Sho's horrified gaze, waved his hand and said:

"Entering battle phase. Target: [Super Transport Robot - Stealth Fusion]. Attack, [Hungry Venom]!"

"Ancient abyss, open wide! Light that covers the earth, darkness that blots out the sky, sink into the abyss that even time cannot fathom!"

"The pearl that conceals the moon in the twilight!"

Despite it being daytime, the moment the [Fierce Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon] attacked with its attack power soaring to 6400 points, many people present felt as if they were seeing a crescent moon, casting its light upon them, affecting their minds and causing them to lose their rationality and go mad. The purple orb on the [Fierce Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon] shone even brighter.

When the light faded, the enormous [Super Transport Robot - Invisible Combined] had been silently knocked down, its wreckage covered by vines, and even the metal became nutrients to nourish the vines' growth. Marufuji Sho had been knocked to the ground and was unconscious, just like he had done to his brother Marufuji Ryo.

The numbers on his duel board rapidly decreased to zero.

[Marufuji Sho: 500LP→0]

With only 500 LP remaining, and after the duel turned into a dark game, he suffered 2800 battle damage from the [Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon], which was more than the [Super Transport Robot - Stealth Fusion]. It's not hard to understand why Marufuji Sho, who is just an annoying ten-year-old brat, would faint like this.

However, while Hayato and the others were used to such things, many of the apprentices watching the duel were amazed by the world of Duel Monsters, which they did not yet understand well, and some even began to have second thoughts.

"It was just a game of cards, how did two people end up unconscious?" "Duel Monsters is so dangerous! I never knew it was such a dangerous game!" "While it's hot..."

It seems there are some strange comments mixed in?

However, Hayato didn't care whether those "Cyber ​​Stream" apprentices would be afraid of Duel Monsters just because they watched a duel. If they were to back down at this level, their purity would be so-so, and they wouldn't be suitable for the "Cyber ​​Stream" that dares to forge ahead. He had very important things to do that he couldn't leave to others.

After taking Marufuji Ryo's Duel Disk and using other people's Duel Disks, Hayato realized once again how useful the automatic search and shuffle function modified by Keihei on his own Duel Disk was. After tidying up his deck and putting it back in the card box, Hayato didn't rush to return the Duel Disk to the still unconscious Marufuji Ryo. Instead, he quickly went to the side of the collapsed Marufuji Sho.

Subconsciously, Hayato skillfully removes his opponent's Duel Disk and takes out the entire deck.

"Tsk, it just happened without me even realizing it."

After a brief pause, Hayato simply took a few [Machine] cards, and then retrieved the [Despair God - Antihope] card from the graveyard area of ​​Marufuji Sho's Duel Disk.

His purpose in intervening in the duel between Marufuji Sho and Marufuji Ryo was precisely for this card; he was extremely curious as to why this card had ended up in Marufuji Sho's possession. However, it wasn't appropriate to examine the card in public, so Hayato simply placed the [Despair God - Antihope] card into the card case on his waist, intending to examine it more closely later.

He wasn't worried at all about the [Despair God - Antihope] card being left in the card box and possibly being stolen or used against others around Hayato. After all, Hayato always kept his deck in the system's storage; the card box was just a cover. Inside were [Earthbound Gods] and the [Three Egyptian Gods].

Although Antihope, the God of Despair, has a pretty high status in the manga, judging from the power of the card Hayato obtained, it's stronger than not only the Egyptian God Cards, but even the Ferocious Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon. If it dares to do something under the suppression of its big brothers, Hayato has to admire its courage.

Speaking of the [Ferocious Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon], Hayato recalled noticing changes in it during the duel and casually opened the system. Besides the notification about DP point settlement after the duel, he hadn't heard anything else, and the first thing he received in the system was a notification of achievement completion.

[Congratulations on completing the hidden achievement: "It sprouts and grows day and night until it bears bright fruit"]

[Achievement Details: Summon the [Hungry Poison Fusion Dragon] using [Hyperfusion] to prey on a certain number of times (3/3)]

[Note: There are strength requirements for the prey target; this achievement is unknown until the prey is completed.]

[Reward: 1000 DP, obtained from the [Predatory Plant] pre-built set]

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【隼人：1000LP，手卡1→2→1→4】

During the short card-drawing phase, Hayato's hand size fluctuated wildly, eventually settling on four cards.

Marufuji Sho glanced back at Antihope, whose aura seemed to have inexplicably weakened, and thought to himself, how could such an invincible god be afraid because of a single sentence? He thought it was just his imagination. He then looked at Hayato with the same contemptuous expression as a certain "Guan Zun" (a popular internet personality): "[Disruption] monster? I thought it was some powerful monster, but it's just a small fry."

"They actually called us trash monsters?!" "Let them see what we're made of, Annie!" "There'll always be a way!"

Unable to see the Disruption brothers suddenly donning pumpkin heads and starting to dance to cheer on Hayato, Marufuji Sho continued, "Even I know about the Disruption monsters; they're just the smallest of the small fry."

"Even if it were to be gathered into the so-called 'Disruptive King' under the power of 'Fusion,' it would only become the king of minions, still just a minion. It could never be a match for 'Despair God - Antihope,' because it is invincible!"

Upon hearing Marufuji Sho's disparaging remarks about his monster, Hayato's face contorted with anger: "How dare you utterly disregard my beloved card! I will sever your twisted nature!"

"Although these guys are stupid, silly, and cowardly, and even uglier than some five-star limited-time characters with important roles and high status in the main storyline of certain Japanese anime gacha games, they also play an irreplaceable and important role!"

"Compared to that bastard on the other side," "what you said hurts more, Annie."

[Disruption Green] and [Disruption Black] complained, but [Disruption Yellow] didn't cooperate with his brother. Instead, he said uncharacteristically, "Use our power, Annie!"

Hayato glanced at [Disruption Yellow] with some surprise: "Hmm? You're acting a bit strange today, [Yellow]."

“However, I don’t care.” Hayato looked at Marufuji Sho. “At this very moment, the other power left behind by Marufuji Ryo will also come into my hands.”

"Another power?" Marufuji Sho was taken aback, his gaze following the direction of Hayato's raised and lowered finger. He saw two cards left behind by Marufuji Ryo on the back field. One was a card with an unclear meaning that Marufuji Ryo had set down in the previous turn in order to draw an extra card from the [Heavenly Treasure Card]. The other was a card that had been opened since the start of the duel. "[Time Capsule]?"

"That's right. Two turns have passed since the activation of the [Time Capsule]. During the preparation phase after my draw phase ends, your brother Ryo Marufuji's legacy (Ryo Marufuji outside the field: I think I'm still alive) will also come into my hands with the destruction of this card."

"[Time Capsule] is destroyed during my second turn's Standby Phase after activation, and the card that was banished face-down due to its effect will come into my hand."

Facing the Time Capsule on the field, Hayato extended his right hand with a thumbs-up and made a pressing motion. The Time Capsule was detonated and destroyed, and the cards inside, which were blown away, were caught precisely by Hayato, who caught the airflow trajectory.

Without even glancing at the card he caught, Hayato activated it immediately: "A spell card, 'Angel's Charity,' a good choice, combining draw filtering and graveyard dumping."

Recalling the beginning of the duel, Ryo Marufuji, who went first, ended his perfect hand by only summoning a single [Primal Cyber ​​Dragon]. Hayato thought that if it were him, he would also want to get some "life restart guns" like [Magical Hammer] to change his hand.

“Well then, because of the effect of [Angel's Charity], I will draw three cards from my deck and discard two cards from my hand.” After drawing three cards and adding them to his hand, Hayato unhesitatingly chose which cards to discard. “I've decided on you two: [Disruption Black] and [Disruption Green]. Sacrifice yourselves for the greater good!”

"N-Nani!?" Upon hearing Hayato's words, the two brothers, [Disruption], showed expressions of horror.

"I knew it! Why did [Huang] side with Ani today?!" "So cunning! Was this all part of your plan, [Huang]?"

"Hmph, you idiots, you should have realized this when Anig said we were important!" [Disruption - Yellow] was left in Hayato's hand. It crossed its arms and watched smugly as its two brothers were sent to the graveyard by Hayato. "You can guess that our greatest use to Anig is just as consumables to be sent to the graveyard. If you don't understand this, you'll drown in your naivety."

"I am the only one who is Ani's love for Tamashi. This is a necessary sacrifice, brothers. It is also my last struggle to survive!"

However, the brilliant betrayal performance of the three "Disruption" brothers, who were the life of the party, was only seen by a few people who could see the spirits. Most people watching the duel only saw Hayato simply send the card to the graveyard. However, Marufuji Sho was quite puzzled as he watched Hayato use the "Angel's Charity" left behind by Marufuji Ryo without hesitation.

"How did you know which card was 'Angel's Charity' when it was excluded from the face-down position?" Marufuji Sho asked with a puzzled expression. "It's impossible for you to use Marufuji Ryo's card without knowing which card he excluded."

“No, it’s entirely possible, kid.” Hayato said, glancing at the three cards he had drawn. “Those who walk the same path are companions, but those who can share joys and sorrows on different paths are friends. Although you share the same blood, the connection between you and Marufuji Ryo is far less close than the one between me and him, which was only our first or second meeting.”

"That is the purity of a duelist. You, who see cards merely as tools, would never understand."

Upon hearing Hayato's words, Marufuji Sho glanced at Marufuji Ryo, who had been dragged off the field by Malik, and clenched his fist: "Who would believe that kind of thing? Putting everything else aside, you even said your deck was 'pure cybernetic,' but [Disruption] monsters and stuff like that aren't 'cybernetic' cards at all!"

“No, this is ‘Cyber ​​Flow’ because that’s how I, Hayato Kobayashi, judged it. Do you have any objections?” Hayato pressed the button on the Duel Disk. “Not only that, I’m also going to activate this face-down card left by Ryo Marufuji, the Trap Card [Dead Soul Fusion]! Banish the Fusion Material Monsters face-down from my Graveyard, and Fusion Summon a Fusion Monster from my Fusion Deck. The Fusion Materials I’ve chosen are [Disruptor Black] and [Disruptor Green], which were just sent to the Graveyard.”

"If it's a fusion of two [Disruption] monsters, is it [Disruption Knight]?" Jonouchi thought to himself. "Although it has the ability to seal off two of the opponent's unused monster zones, and its 2500 defense points are exactly 100 points higher than [Red-Eyes Black Dragon], it doesn't seem to be a match for that [Despair God - Antihope]."

"And that [Super Transport Robot - Invisible Fusion], although it can't attack because of the influence of [Despair God - Antihope], I'm still a little annoyed by its ability to turn non-Machine-Type monsters into Equip Cards once a turn. Even if [Disruptor Knight] comes out, it doesn't even have a chance to block the attack of [Despair God - Antihope].

As Atum spoke, he glanced at Pegasus, who was chuckling to himself.