Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

[500/300]

Now it was Junko and Momoe's turn to be puzzled: "Strange, Asuka has never used this monster before?" "Such a beautiful monster, if Asuka had used it before, we would definitely remember it."

Hayato, sitting in front of the group... Dragonfly Captain Dan Kuroto, upon hearing this, explained, "It's normal that you haven't seen it before, because this card was actually given to Tenjouin Asuka by your principal. After all, there is no duelist more compassionate than him. Although that card belongs to another set of ritual cards, it can still be used in conjunction with the [Cyber ​​Angel] used by Tenjouin Asuka."

"Eh~ I see?" Without complaining about Hayato's disguise, which everyone except Jaden recognized, Momoe thought for a moment and nodded. "That makes sense. After all, there aren't many people in the entire academy who use ritual monsters."

Junko glanced at the adorable [Declarator's Witch] and said, "That monster is so cute, the Ritual Monsters in its Ritual Deck must be even more beautiful, right?"

"Isn't that obvious? How could there be such a beautiful monster as [Chongguang] in the world? It has a kind of intense beauty."

After Asuka summoned "The Witch of the Declarator" on the field, she raised her Duel Disk and retrieved a card, saying, "This can only be activated if 'The Witch of the Declarator' is successfully Summoned or Special Summoned. Send one Fairy-Type monster from my Deck or Fusion Deck to the Graveyard, and increase its Level by that monster's Level until the end of this turn. The card I sent to the Graveyard is this Level 2 'Tennis Cupid'."

[The Proclaimer's Shaman] [2☆→4☆]

The upgraded [Declarator's Witch] can provide a higher total level in Ritual Summoning, but Asuka did not immediately start another Ritual Summoning. Instead, she activated a card and said, "Next is this card, the Spell Card [Monster Gate]. I will activate this by Tributing one monster on my field. I will flip over the top card of my Deck until a monster that can be Normal Summoned appears. I will Special Summon that monster to my field and send the rest of the cards to the Graveyard."

"This is a necessary sacrifice!"

The newly introduced "Declarator's Witch" only had one card in the graveyard before Asuka released it to activate "Monster Gate." This "Monster Gate," which could potentially fill most of the deck in the graveyard with good luck, didn't play a significant role in Asuka's hands. She only flipped over a Ritual Spell Card, "Absolute Ritual of the Machine Angel," and the second card she flipped was the Normal Summonable monster, "Cyber ​​Angel."

“Then, I’ll send [Absolute Ritual of the Mechanical Angel] to the Graveyard, and then Special Summon [Cyber ​​Angel] in Defense Position.” As Asuka sent the card to the Graveyard, she retrieved another card from her Deck, “and the second effect of [Declarator’s Witch]: If this card is Tributed, Special Summon one Level 2 or lower Fairy-Type monster from my hand or Deck, except [Declarator’s Witch].

"I hereby Special Summon [Cyber-Egg Angel]!"

Asuka's hand is two cards less than before she summoned "Announcer's Witch," but as a result of the exchange between "Monster Gate" and "Announcer's Witch," she suddenly has two small Angel-type monsters in Defense Position on her field, both of which look like winged spheres.

【Electronic Angel】【2☆/Light】

[Angel Race/Effect]

[300/200]

【Electronic Egg Angel】【2☆/Light】

[Angel Race/Effect]

[200/300]

"Then you should have seen it by now, even with the card you just gave me, I have the power to use it skillfully!" Glancing at Hayato in the stands, Asuka recalled how she had stayed up all night thinking about how to use [The Proclaimer's Witch], and felt that her efforts had paid off. She waved her hand and said, "[Cyber ​​Angel] and [Cyber ​​Egg Angel] can both activate their effects when a Special Summon is successful!"

"The effect of [Cyber ​​Angel] adds the [Machine Angel] Spell Card - [Machine Angel Absolute Ritual] to your hand, and the effect of [Cyber ​​Angel] adds the [Cyber ​​Angel] Monster - [Cyber ​​Angel - Idaten-] to your hand."

"He searched for Ritual Monsters and Ritual Spell Cards all at once, and even prepared Tribute Monsters for the Ritual on the field!?" Misawa exclaimed in surprise. "That 'Declarator's Witch' is so powerful!"

"Uh, ah, indeed, that's amazing." Although he didn't quite understand what made it so amazing, Marufuji Sho quickly agreed after hearing the top student Misawa say so.

“But, I remember that the card 【Absolute Ritual of the Mechanical Angel】 requires monsters of the same level to be Ritual Summoned, right?” Junko, who has been Asuka’s classmate for three years, said. “And 【Cyber ​​Angel - Idaten-】 seems to be a Level 6 Ritual Monster.”

“But Asuka only has two level 2☆ angels on her field, and the level 5☆ [Cyber ​​Angel - Nasatemi-], so no matter which combination she has, she can’t get a level 6☆ one,” Momoe said, puzzled.

Seemingly aware of the audience's doubts, Asuka spoke up: "Normally, I don't really like using this field. Although I've included it in my deck, I rarely show it to others. But Jaden Yuki, I will do my best to defeat you!"

"The second effect of the Field Spell Card [Blessed Church - Ritual Chapel] allows me to return any number of Spell Cards from my Graveyard to my Deck. Then, I can target any Fairy-Type LIGHT monster in my Graveyard whose Level is equal to the number of cards returned to my Deck and Special Summon them."

Asuka removes two cards from the graveyard and returns them to the deck, then uses the Duel Disk to automatically shuffle the deck. She then reveals a monster card from the graveyard, saying, "I return the cards 'Preparation for Ritual' and 'Absolute Ritual of the Machine Angel' to the deck and Special Summon Level 2 'Tennis Cupid' from the graveyard!"

The effects of the Level 2☆ monster, "Announcer's Witch," are very strong, but as a restriction, both of her effects can only be used once per turn. Therefore, Asuka chose to leave it in the Graveyard and Special Summoned "Tennis Cupid," which had been sent to the Graveyard by "Announcer's Witch."

[Tennis Cupid] [2☆/Light]

[Angel Race/Effect]

[1000/600]

"There are three Level 2☆ monsters on the field. Let's bring them in, Jaden Yuki!"

Asuka said seriously, playing the card she had prepared for a long time, "I activate the Ritual Spell Card [Absolute Ritual of the Machine Angel], I Tribute three Level 2 monsters on my field, [Cyber ​​Angel], [Cyber ​​Egg Angel], and [Tennis Cupid], to bring their combined Level to 6, the same as the Level of the Ritual Monster in my hand!"

"The guardian deities of the Twenty-Four Heavens protect me with their mechanical bodies!"

"Ritual Summoning! [Electronic Angel - Skanda-]!"

【Electronic Angel - Idaten -】【6☆/Light】

[Angel Race/Ritual/Effect]

[1600/2000]

Compared to the first entity named after one of the twin doctors, "Nasatemi," called "Cyber ​​Angel," "Cyber ​​Angel - Idaten" appears to be more combat-ready. However, just to be on the safe side, Asuka chose to have it exist on the field with a higher defense value.

"If 【Cyber ​​Angel - Idaten-】 is successfully Ritual Summoned, add 1 Ritual Spell Card from my Deck or Graveyard to my hand."

Cards in the graveyard can continue to be used by Field Spell Cards in the next turn. Asuka naturally chose cards from her deck. After searching for a card, she pointed to the [Cyber ​​Angel - Idaten-] she had just summoned on her field and said, "Next, I activate the effect of [Cyber ​​Angel - Nasatemi-]: once per turn, it targets one face-up monster I control, and I gain Life Points equal to half of the targeted monster's ATK. My target is [Cyber ​​Angel - Idaten-]."

【Asuka: 4000→4800LP】

After recovering her base score, Asuka drew two cards and face them down. "I've face down the last two cards. My turn is over."

[Tenjouin Asuka: 4800 LP, 1 card in hand]

【Electronic Angel - Nasatimi-】【DEF1000】

【Electronic Angel - Skanda -】【DEF2000】

[GaiK] X2

Venue: [Blessed Church - Ceremonial Chapel]

"Wow, that's amazing! You managed to use so many cards in just one turn!" Jaden exclaimed as he watched Asuka continuously search and collect cards, finally summoning two monsters on the field. "Although it doesn't seem very intimidating, Tenjouin-kun's duel is like a never-ending ocean wave."

Despite Jaden's lackluster theoretical performance, his intuition in duels is undeniable. After just one turn of watching Asuka's gameplay, he instantly grasped the characteristics of the [Cyber ​​Angel] deck in Asuka's use: "continuity," meaning extremely high recyclability. It can recycle and search, gaining resources in various ways. If a player can't break through in one go, they will be dragged into Asuka's own rhythm and eventually worn down.

This is one of the reasons why Asuka previously said that she had poor synergy with Manjoume's deck. Manjoume's Dragon deck is best known for its aggressive breakthroughs, and the "Light and Darkness Dragon" can also provide multiple interruptions to disrupt Asuka's combo. For a resource-intensive Ritual deck like "Cyber ​​Angel," even one interruption is difficult, let alone the fact that "Light and Darkness Dragon" can use its effect four times even without any buffs.

Unfortunately, under someone's guidance, Jaden not only increased the red card content of his deck to 1000%, but also liked to stuff all sorts of strange cards into his deck. In addition, he was able to draw these strange cards at the right time, which made the [E·hero] deck gradually develop into an all-rounder in Jaden's use.

However, a strong offensive breakthrough is not impossible for [E·hero]!

"Since you're taking this duel so seriously, Tenjouin-kun, I can't fall behind!" Jaden placed his finger on his deck, drew a card, and said, "My turn, draw!"

"I Special Summon [E·hero Solid Man] in Attack Position, and then activate its effect when it is successfully summoned. I Special Summon one Level 4 or lower [Hero] monster from my hand."

"I Special Summon [E·hero Blaze], and if [E·hero Blaze]'s effect is activated, and if it is successfully Summoned or Special Summoned, I add one [Fusion] card from my Deck to my hand."

"Then, the Spell Card [Fake Hero] is activated, Special Summoning a single [E·hero] monster from my hand. However, the monster Special Summoned by this effect cannot attack and returns to my hand during the End Phase of this turn."

Jaden said, playing a monster card, "Special Summon [E-hero Skyman] in Attack Position, and activate its effect to add one [Hero] monster from my Deck to my hand. I choose [E-hero Liquidman]."

In the blink of an eye, three different Elemental Heroes appeared on Jaden's field: a plasma flame, a solid metal, and a gaseous storm. In addition, there was a liquid in Jaden's hand, which made Misawa, who had the mind of a science student, stare in disbelief.

【E·hero Sky Warrior】【4☆/Wind】

[Warrior Race/Effect]

[1800/300]

【E·hero Blaze】【4☆/Flame】

[Warrior Race/Effect]

[1200/1800]

【E·hero Solid State Vehicle】【4☆/Location】

[Warrior Race/Effect]

[1300/1100]

As if in response to Asuka's earlier words, Jaden also played the Fusion Spell Card in his hand and shouted, "There are three Level 4 monsters on the field. Here we go, Tenjouin!"

"Activate the Spell Card [Fusion], and send [E-Hero Solidman] and [E-Hero Skyman] from my field to the Graveyard as Fusion Materials. The Fusion Materials must be an [E-Hero] monster and a WIND monster!"

"The power drawn from the elements will destroy everything, transforming into the coming storm, carrying heavy dark clouds!"

"Fusion Summon! [E·Hero Tornado]!"

The forces of wind and earth converged and merged, transforming into a desolate tornado carrying sand and dust. From the violent airflow, a hand reached out and suddenly tore the towering tornado apart!

Underneath a black bodysuit is a thick suit of armor in green representing storms and yellow representing sandstorms. A black cloak hangs over his body, billowing in the relentless storm. The fusion monster [E·hero Great Tornado] has arrived!

【E·hero Giant Tornado】【8☆/Wind】

[Warrior Race/Fusion/Effect]

[2800/2200]

Chapter 1075 The Retro Beauty of Chickens Fighting Each Other

【E·hero Giant Tornado】【ATK2800】

Jaden placed the card "E·Hero Tornado" on his Duel Disk, looked at the monster that had descended onto his field, and said with a smile, "When 'E·Hero Tornado' is successfully Fusion Summoned, its effect activates, reducing the ATK and DEF of all monsters on your opponent's field to half."

"Downburst!"

The tornado, carrying sand and dust, swept towards Asuka's field under the command of [E·hero Tornado]. Although it did not destroy the cards in the back row like [Great Storm], the strong airflow greatly weakened the already low combat power of the two [Cyber ​​Angels] on her field.

【Electronic Angel - Nasatimi-】【1000/1000→500/500】

【Electronic Angel - Skanda -】【1600/2000→800/1000】

"They actually weakened my monster?" Asuka looked at the [E·Hero Tornado] on Jaden's field. "If it reduces the attack and defense stats of opposing monsters indiscriminately, doesn't that mean that even a monster of the [Five Divine Dragons] level would have its attack reduced to only 2500 points in front of that [E·Hero Tornado]?"

"Hehe, not only that, but one of the fusion materials for [E·hero Great Tornado], [E·hero Solid Warrior], also has an effect that can be activated." As he spoke, Jaden took a monster card from his graveyard. "If [E·hero Solid Warrior] is sent from the Monster Zone to the Graveyard by the effect of a Spell Card, I can target one [Hero] monster in my Graveyard other than [E·hero Solid Warrior] and Special Summon it to my field in Defense Position."

"I Special Summon [E-hero Skywalker] in Defense Position, and when [E-hero Skywalker] is successfully Special Summoned, I activate its other effect to destroy up to the number of Spell Trap Cards on the field other than [E-hero Skywalker] that I control."

Jaden places E·Hero Skywalker face down on the field and points to Asuka's field: "The cards I'm going to destroy are the Field Spell Card 【Blessed Church - Ritual Chapel】 and the face-down card on the left side of your back field, Tenjōin!"

As Jaden selected his target, two whirlwinds were generated from the turbine behind E·hero Skywalker and struck Asuka's field. With two loud "bangs", the field spell card Blessed Church - Ritual Chapel and a face-down card in Asuka's back row were torn apart by the whirlwinds.

As the illusory church faded away, Jaden saw clearly that the destroyed card on Asuka's back field was actually [Explosive Armor]. He laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to have [Explosive Armor] in your deck, Tenjouin-kun. I heard that card has a curse that makes it absolutely impossible to activate or take effect."

"But at least it drew one of your destructive effects, saving me another face-down card, didn't it?" Hearing Jaden's words, the ever-stubborn Asuka wasn't about to be teased by him. "Even if you reduce the attack and defense of my [Cyber ​​Angels] by half, it doesn't mean you can break through my defense!"

"Huh? So the other face-down card was the key? Tsk, I guessed wrong." Jaden scratched the back of his head, his attention shifting to Asuka's undamaged face-down card because of her words. "But it's okay, this isn't the limit for my [E·heroes] yet."

"I activate the effect of [Swamp Demon King] in my hand. During my Main Phase, I discard it from my hand to the Graveyard, add one [Fusion] card from my Deck to my hand, and then activate [Fusion] again!"

Asuka can perform two Ritual Summons in one turn, so in return, Jaden should also perform a second Fusion Summon in his turn. He immediately plays the Fusion Summon he retrieved from the discarded [Demon King of the Swamp]. This time, the Fusion Material he chooses is a monster on the field and in his hand.

"Send [E·hero Liquid Man] from my hand and [E·hero Sky Man] from the field to the Graveyard as Fusion Materials. Fusion Materials must be two [Hero] monsters with different attributes!"

Upon hearing this material requirement, Hayato couldn't help but take it seriously. Neither "E·hero Shining Knight" nor "E·hero Great Tornado" were Fusion Monsters available on the market, but they were somewhat within Hayato's expectations, and could be considered fairly average card prints.

However, the fusion material required for the fusion monster that Jaden is currently using, if Hayato remembers correctly, should be "that monster." He recalls that Jaden from the future used that monster a few years ago. That monster, like the rising sun, could bring hope and "miracles."