Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

[Black Magician] [ATK2500]

"Then I'll deal with the effect of 'Master-Disciple Bond' and set 'Dark Magician' to the bottom of my deck. Next, I'll activate it directly!"

As soon as Atem inserted the retrieved card into his Spell & Trap Zone, he immediately pressed the button to activate the face-down card, declaring, "The effect of [Dark Magician] activates if I control [Dark Magician]: Destroy all Spell & Trap Cards on my opponent's field!"

"Dark Magician!"

The magic bullet quickly formed at one end of the Dark Magician's wand and spread out with a wave of his hand, targeting the unidentified face-down card on the back field and the Continuous Spell Card Future Fusion.

Although he was tricked by the game's "teasing the snake" tactic before, which led to the emergence of a powerful figure like "Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider," most people might have been wary of such a thing after being bitten once, but Atem wasn't afraid at all.

Although destroying the back row might create another "Troublemaker" card, how would I know it's a "Troublemaker" if I don't destroy the back row? Besides, knowing there's a face-down card in the back row but not daring to destroy it because of the possibility of a "Troublemaker" would be too cowardly and doesn't fit Atem's character.

However, although Atem wanted to destroy that face-down card as well, he actually wanted to destroy [Future Fusion] more. After all, judging from the materials the game sent to the graveyard, the monster he fused with was quite troublesome and difficult to deal with. It would be best not to let it come out if possible.

【Dark Magician】swept away all the cards in the back row in an instant, and Atem paid special attention to the destroyed face-down card. Although he couldn't see exactly what card it was, he was fairly certain that it wasn't 【Troublemaker】 but some other card.

However, before Atem could even breathe a sigh of relief, he heard Yugi say, "To be on the safe side, before you used the tactic that could defeat [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider], you both lured me into using his effect and destroyed the cards in my back row."

“Even [Future Fusion] was destroyed.” Looking up at Atum, Yugi gave a rare sly smile. “But, this was part of my plan.”

In an instant, a cluster of crystals suddenly appeared on the back of the game field, which should have been completely wiped out, followed by another cluster of crystals of a completely different color.

As the game draws a card from the graveyard, colorful crystals begin to grow wildly on his field, their powerful magic radiating a bewitching allure.

"This card can be Special Summoned if it exists in my hand or Graveyard, or if a Spell/Trap Card on my field leaves the field due to an opponent's card effect, is sent to the Graveyard, or is banished."

By placing the card in his hand on the Duel Disk, Yugi shouted, "Demonic power, magical bell, magical crystal! The source of forbidden magic, and the holder of rare crystals, come to my field!"

"【Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Burnt Magician God】!"

A black-gray dragon with a pair of devilish bull horns burst forth from the magical crystal mine. More striking than its imposing body were the colorful and magnificent magical crystals covering its entire body. Inside these crystals, mysterious solutions rippled and flowed, which explains why it was named "water-filled crystals."

【Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bearing Magician God】【6☆/Dark】

[Dragon Clan/Effect]

[2200/1200]

"That monster, is it the previous [Red-Eyes Fusion]? No wonder it used fusion materials other than [Meteor Dragon]. Were you planning a countermeasure to disrupt the back row back then?"

Hearing Atem's words, Yugi nodded: "Because I understand you, my other self, just as you understand me and understand yourself. You must have your own strategies for my dueling style, and you must have a lot of ways to disrupt the back row. So, in addition to Hayato's 'Troubleshooting', I have prepared the card 'Magic Crystal Dragon - Water Magician God'."

"After the effect of 【Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bullish Magician God】, choose one Spell/Trap Card from my Graveyard and one of my banished cards and set it face-down on my backrow." The game stopped after the card was taken from the Graveyard and set face-down on the backrow.

"They actually put the card face down again..." Even Atum was speechless looking at the back of the game. You can't duel without face-down cards?

"However, even if the face-down card returns to the field, neither Quick-Play Spell Cards nor Trap Cards can be activated during the turn it was face-down. In other words, even if Aibo wants to use a face-down card, the earliest you can do so is the next turn, and there are no cards that can stop me in this turn."

Looking at the two monsters standing on the field, Atem drew a card from his hand: "Quick-Play Spell Card [Baptism of Light and Darkness], can only be activated by Tributing [Dark Magician] on my field. Special Summon [Chaos Dark Magician] from my Deck!"

Chapter 921 The First Body God

"Special Summon [Dark Magician of Chaos]!" Atem retrieved a monster card from his deck and played it.

On his field, the figure of the Dark Magician, who had only just entered the scene, was entangled and concealed by the same purplish-red chaotic magic power as that of the Chaos Magician. When the magic power dissipated, the Dark Magician changed into a tight-fitting suit.

【Chaos Dark Magician】【ATK2800】

"When Special Summoned, can I recycle a Spell Card from the Graveyard, 'Chaos Dark Magician'? And another card, could I use to recycle 'Heavenly Treasure Card'...?" Yugi wondered, but then saw Atem play another card immediately after summoning 'Chaos Dark Magician'.

“You must be thinking the same thing, Aibo, that you’d use the effect of ‘Chaos Dark Magician’ to retrieve ‘Heavenly Treasure’ from the graveyard.” Atem said with a smile as he inserted the card into the Spell & Trap Zone. “I don’t deny that, but there’s another reason why I summoned ‘Chaos Dark Magician’.”

"First, by using the effect of [Chaos Dark Magician], when this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I add one Spell Card from my Graveyard to my hand, and then I activate this card."

"This card can only be activated if I control a Level 8 or higher Spellcaster monster. It's the effect of the Quick-Play Spell Card [Destruction Spell - Death End Curse], which banishes one card from the field face-down. This effect doesn't destroy and doesn't target, so even the resistance of [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider] is hard to withstand!"

With a wave of his hand, Atem pointed directly at the monster on the field: "As a duelist, I am prepared to defeat anyone who stands in my way. I believe you feel the same way, Aibo, right? Then, without holding back, break through [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider], [Chaos Dark Magician]!"

"Destruction Spell - Death Curse!"

Upon receiving Atum's command, the [Chaos Dark Mage] raised the staff that was now taller than him. The original dark purple magical energy transformed into a purplish-red color representing the power of chaos, and he hurled a condensed magic bullet at the [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider].

The seemingly insignificant magic bullet expanded dramatically the moment it made contact with the [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Knight], releasing its compressed energy in one gulp. Even though it was a powerful being imprisoned in a dark room in another world, the [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Knight] couldn't mount any effective resistance and was instantly banished.

With only one face-down card in the back row that cannot be activated this turn, the game is completely unable to react to Atem's actions.

With four cards remaining in his hand, Atem didn't play any more. Instead, after confirming that [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider] had been banished face-down, he waved his hand and said, "Now you only have two monsters left on your field, Aibo. You can take them out with battle."

"Entering my battle phase, I'll first use [Dark Magician Girl] to attack [Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bullet Magician God], Dark Magic Explosion!"

The first to attack was [Dark Magician Girl], which had the lowest attack power on the field. Although [Magic Crystal Dragon - Water Magician God] itself had 2200 attack power, it was Special Summoned to the field in Defense Position earlier in the game as a precaution. Its 1200 defense power was more than enough for [Dark Magician Girl] to destroy it.

"Explosion!"

With a shout, a magic circle appeared on the staff of the [Dark Magician Girl], and a beam of light was fired, hitting the [Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bullet Magician God]. The giant dragon, whose body was covered with fragile crystals, was indeed easily destroyed.

However, because it was in defense position, Yugi was not harmed. After slightly blocking the dust from the underground temple that was blowing towards him with his Duel Disk, Yugi picked up the card "Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bullet Magician God" from his Duel Disk and said, "If 'Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bullet Magician God' is Special Summoned by its own effect, it will be banished if it leaves the field."

"A monster that can only be used once? In other words, even when 'Troublemaker' was destroyed, its effect wasn't activated, but it was used when another card was destroyed. Aibo, is that face-down card in your back row something that can turn the tide in one fell swoop?"

Atum glanced at the cards in the back row of the game, not caring. "However, if a card can't be activated during the turn it's set, it's useless. No matter how powerful a card is, it's meaningless if you can't use it, and you only have one monster left on your field."

"Use [Dark Magician of Chaos] to attack that monster in defense position, Destruction Spell - Death Ending Curse!"

Although the game previously only allowed placing the monster face-down in defense position due to the negative effect of [Red-Eyes Fusion], considering that some monsters can activate their effects after being destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, Atem specifically chose to attack with [Chaos Dark Magician], which can banish the destroyed monster immediately.

After banishing the Magic Bullet of [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider], the card was used to attack the only remaining monster on the field. The card then flipped over, revealing a monster made of metal. Upon seeing this monster, Atem's expression changed.

"That is!?"

"The monster I placed face-down in Defense Position on the field is this Flip Monster, Cyber ​​Kettle." Yugi calmly said, pulling out another banned card. "Finally, I've finally fooled you and gotten the chance to activate this card's effect!"

"You managed to hide it from me?" Atum was puzzled by the game's words.

“I know very well what your dueling style is like, even if I can only place the monster face down in defense position because of Red-Eyes Fusion, you will never take this card lightly and will definitely make sure you are safe before attacking, unless I use other cards to keep distracting you.”

As Yugi watched his [Electronic Kettle] on the field being destroyed by [Chaos Dark Magician], he explained.

"Huh?! Distract? Even a card like [Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Rider]?" Jonouchi, watching from the sidelines, was quite surprised. "Such a powerful monster, and in Yugi's duel with Atem, it's only used to distract?"

"And what about [Meteor Dragon - Meteor Black Dragon], [Magic Crystal Dragon - Water-Bullish Magician God], and that [Future Fusion]? They were all just bait?" Honda said with some doubt. "Then what exactly is the effect of that [Electronic Kettle]?"

Honda's answer came from the game on the field. He picked up the "Electronic Kettle" card from the Duel Disk and showed it, saying, "When 'Electronic Kettle' is flipped over, its effect activates, destroying all monsters on both players' fields!"

As the [Electronic Kettle] was destroyed by the magic bullet, the moment its metal casing cracked was like igniting explosives. The sudden explosion swept across the entire field in a single breath, engulfing Atem's [Dark Magician Girl], [Chaos Dark Magician], and [Chaos Magician] who hadn't yet had a chance to attack. When the flames subsided, all the monsters on both sides' fields were wiped out.

"My other self, it's true that the 'Eternal Soul' you set in the back row has the ability to protect 'Dark Magician' from my effects, but the same applies to you: 'If a card can't be activated the turn it's set, it can't be activated. No matter how powerful a card is, it's meaningless if you can't use it.'"

The game may seem gentle and weak, but it's ruthless when it comes to words, even returning Atum's words to Atum.

As Yugi picked up the card, Atum, unable to refute his own words, said helplessly, "Just as I said at the beginning, you really don't hold back at all, Aibo. But the Electronic Pot destroyed by the Chaos Dark Magician will not be sent to the graveyard, but will be banished."

"Of course, I know the other me who uses the card you are using, and the same goes for when your [Chaos Dark Magician] is destroyed."

Their actions were remarkably synchronized. Atum and Yugi put their cards into their pockets, then simultaneously placed their fingers on top of their decks and exchanged knowing smiles.

"Although you know the effect of the other me, I still have to say it again, the subsequent effect of [Electronic Kettle]." The game description says, "Both players flip five cards from the top of their decks, and Special Summon all monsters of Level 4 or lower from those cards in face-up Attack Position or face-down Defense Position, and add all other cards to their hand."

"I draw five cards, and then Special Summon two of them in face-down Defense Position."

By drawing a card from the top of the deck, Yugi Special Summoned two more monsters in face-down Defense Position, and added the remaining three cards to his hand.

Atem drew five cards, but he placed four of them down at once: "[Pot] monsters are good at disrupting the existing order and reshuffling the situation, but it's not absolute who benefits from the changed situation. For example, right now, you only Special Summoned two monsters from your deck, while I drew a full four monsters that can be Special Summoned!"

Special Summon the four monsters, [Magician's Staff], [Magician's Twin Souls], [Magician's Robe], and [Kuriboh], in Attack Position!

【Chestnut Ball】【ATK300】

【Magician's Twin Souls】【ATK0】

[Archmage Robe] [ATK700]

[Magician's Staff] [ATK1600]

Adding the remaining card to his hand, Atem drew another card and said, "In addition, if the effect of [Cyber ​​Pot] destroys [Chaos Magician], it can activate an effect: If this Ritual Summoned card is destroyed, Special Summon one [Chaos] Ritual Monster from my hand, ignoring its Summoning conditions."

"Special Summon [Chaos Illusionist]!"

【Chaos Illusionist】【ATK2500】

The audience below the stage was stunned by the continuous summoning by the two, especially Kyoko, Honda, Bakura and the others. They had only just learned the summoning of Duel Monsters and were at the stage of "you summon one, I summon one". Although they had seen multiple monsters being Special Summoned at once before, they had never seen so many as this.

A total of six monsters were Special Summoned by the effect of the card "Electronic Kettle," and the scene of monsters appearing one after another was truly awe-inspiring.

"All attack mode? But another version of myself, are you going to keep attacking? I'll bet that the two monsters on my field aren't Flip monsters like [Electronic Kettle]?" Yugi said this deliberately, looking at the monsters on Atem's field.

Atum shook his head and said, "Although I really want to attack, I'd better not. Aibo, I don't want the advantage I've worked so hard to gain to be reshuffled and disrupted."

"Advantage?" Yu looked at the monsters on the field. Although there were indeed overwhelming numbers, the problem was that the attack power of those monsters was too low. There were very few with more than 1500 points.

Although the game doesn't think that monsters with low attack power are useless, it doesn't really see what kind of advantage simply having more monsters is.

"Just a reminder, Aibo, I haven't performed a Normal Summon this turn yet. My Battle Phase is over, and then in Main Phase Two, I'll be Tributing three monsters on my field—[Kuriboo], [Magician's Souls], and [Magistrate's Robe]—to perform a Tribute Summon!"

Upon hearing the number of sacrifices required for Atem's release, Kaiba's eyes narrowed: "A sacrifice summoning of three monsters? Is it coming, [Obelisk the Tormentor]!"

"Huh? That's not right, it should be [Ra's Winged Dragon]!" Malik retorted to Kaiba.

Kaiba snorted and glanced disdainfully at Malik: "Idiot, didn't you possess Ra's Winged Dragon of Ra before? You should know that Ra's Winged Dragon of Ra's power comes from sacrifices, but Ra's Winged Dragon of Ra can't exert much power on those weak monsters that Yugi releases."

"On the other hand, the [Obelisk the Titan] has an attack power of up to 4000 points!"

Hearing Kaiba's certainty, Malik was somewhat convinced. He looked into the arena but found that the situation was different from what he or Kaiba had expected.

"When the sky is filled with thunder and chaos, gather the ancient magic books within the chain, their power will be limitless! When good and evil collide, begin the ritual to summon the judge of hell!"

Holding a card above his head, surrounded by dark clouds that seemed to appear out of nowhere, with lightning flashing within, Atum flipped the card over. "Descend, God of the Underworld, representing good and evil!"

"【Osiris's Sky Dragon】!"

A long red dragon appeared as Atum put down the card, surrounded by lightning, and an aura unique to the God Card spread out.

【Osiris the Sky Dragon】【ATK3000】

"Why this card?!" x2

Hayato picked at his ear, glancing angrily at Malik and Kaiba beside him: "Why are you yelling so loudly? Does Atem summoning the Sky Dragon of Osiris bother you?"

Atum didn't explain to the spectators why he summoned [Sky Dragon of Osiris], but simply placed a card face down and said, "I'll put one card face down and end my turn here."

Atum: 4000 LP, 2 cards in hand

【Chaos Illusionist】【ATK2500】

[Magician's Staff] [ATK1600]