Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"You can activate 'Forbidden Drop' by sending any number of cards other than this card from my hand or field to the Graveyard. Target that number of Effect Monsters your opponent controls; those monsters' ATK is halved until the end of this turn, and their effects are negated." Pegasus Yueyuki sends "Fallen Angel - Superbia" to the Graveyard, saying, "Also, because the card I send to the Graveyard is a Monster Card, my opponent cannot activate the effects of Monster Cards of the same type in response to the activation of 'Forbidden Drop'!"

【AtoZ-Dragon Annihilation Cannon】【ATK4000→2000】

The ability to negate the effects of designated monsters and halve the ATK of monsters is not particularly terrifying in itself. The key point is that "Forbidden Drop" can be chained by selecting the type of card sent to the Graveyard, thus preventing the effects of that type of card from being activated.

It is precisely because of this ability that Hayato's [AtoZ - Dragon Annihilation Cannon], even with an unlimited number of three-color counters, cannot chain [Forbidden Drop] to negate it, and can only watch helplessly as its effect takes effect, reducing its ATK to half. Furthermore, if [Forbidden Drop] sends cards to the graveyard that include Spell or Trap Cards, it can even achieve a result similar to [Super Polymerization], where no card can chain its activation, becoming another "pseudo-four-speed" Quick-Play Spell Card.

Even MacArthur, the five-star duelist from America, commented on "The Forbidden Drop": "It only needs a slight touch to easily win the crown among removal cards."

That year, "The Forbidden Drop" stood with its hands in its pockets, unaware of any adversary it might face.

"If my deck is missing [Forbidden Drop], then my deck becomes meaningless."

As for the fact that the "Forbidden Drop" card appears in the Pegasus Moonwalker deck, it's not really that surprising. In fact, the "Forbidden" series of cards is actually from the same family as the "Fallen Angel" series used by Pegasus Moonwalker, and the "Must Not" series is also related.

—Thinking about it now, oh no, could this guy really be playing a pure [Fallen Angel] deck? He just added a few cards of the Agent and the Three Evil Gods?

Even though the only monster on the field had its attack power reduced to a mere 2000 points, Hayato was still daydreaming and not fully focused on the duel. After all, the effect of the "Temporary Truce" was still in effect, so even if Pegasus Gekko summoned a monster with infinite attack power this turn, it wouldn't be able to harm him.

Besides, his back row is completely empty, he only has one [Turtle Kaiju - Gamesiale] and one [Fallen Angel - Ishitab] on the field, and he only has one card in his hand. How is he supposed to develop his strategy? At best, he can only destroy his own monsters and then adopt a defensive strategy. Furthermore, he already used [Heavenly Treasure Card] once last turn; can he really produce another [Treasure Card]?

"Activate the Spell Card, [Treasure Card of Destruction], draw cards from my deck until I have five cards in my hand. As a price, at the start of my fifth Standby Phase after this card is activated, send all cards in my hand to the Graveyard." To Hayato's surprise, Tenma Tsukiyuki actually played a second [Treasure Card] series card, and it was arguably the second most shameless card among them.

After all, the negative effects that only appear after five rounds are practically nonexistent.

As for the most shameless card, Hayato only saw it with Jonouchi and Otogi. Even if others had it, not many were aware of its power and used it correctly. In fact, none of them were as shameless as this "Life-Slicing Treasure Card".

Although this card is Kaiba's most frequently used card, upon closer inspection, it's not surprising that it ended up in Tenma Gekiyuki's hands. After all, he's the adopted son and assistant secretary of that despicable card-printing merchant Pegasus. Having a lazy guy like Pegasus means he'll have a lot of things to do, but at the same time, Tenma Gekiyuki can also freely access the resources of the International Illusion Society. Getting a [Life-Slicing Treasure Card] seems like no big deal at all.

However, would Hayato just stand by and watch Pegasus Moonwalker draw cards? Letting someone else gain cards is more painful than letting Hayato lose cards, especially since he was hit by two counterattack traps from Pegasus Moonwalker in the last round. It's not Hayato's style not to take the opportunity to retaliate.

Just as Tenma Tsukiyuki inserted his card into the Duel Disk and was about to draw a large number of cards from his deck, Hayato pressed the button to activate the face-down function and said, "Who gave you permission to draw cards without my consent? You defied my wishes and drew cards without authorization. As punishment for this, I will extinguish your hope!"

"Quick-Play Spell Card [Called Name of Annihilation] activated! Declare card name [Treasure Card of Life-Slaying], banish this card from my Deck, and until the end of this turn, negate the effects of [Treasure Card of Life-Slaying] and cards with the same name!"

Hayato activated the Invincible Sword Finger, immediately pointing at Tenma Gekko's field and negating Tenma Gekko's "Life-Slaying Treasure Card" by banishing "Life-Slaying Treasure Card," which was also included in Hayato's deck.

Unfortunately, Hayato's deck didn't include "Forbidden Drop," otherwise he could have used his sword finger to shatter Pegasus Moonwalker's quick-play spell card.

However, after pointing his sword, Pegasus Moonwalker, seeing his card negated, took another card from the graveyard!?

"The Spell Card [Displacement Fusion] activates its second effect, which is in my Graveyard. Return the Fusion Monster [Lucifer the Fallen Angel of Dawn] from my Graveyard to the Fusion Deck, and I draw one card from my Deck."

"When was that card... I see. So you had it planned out back then with the very first [Angel's Charity], knowing that your [Teasing the Snake] would be ruined and [Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer] would be dispelled?" Hayato raised an eyebrow, watching Tenma Tsukiyuki pull out a card. "You're really good at pulling out cards? You really have perseverance and refuse to give up."

“That’s because you’re doing me a fan service, Mr. Hayato, so I can’t give up on the duel so easily.” Tenma Tsukiyuki looked at Hayato and said, “As long as there’s a chance, I can’t give up hope, and right now my draw will determine the future of the duel!”

He flipped the card he had drawn over, and seeing what it was, he paused for a moment, then smiled with delight: "As expected, Mr. Hayato, your subconscious mind is acknowledging me, so fate sent this card into my hands? Fate, even the fate you represent is on my side!"

"Fate has called me to fight!"

"Show me how much of a victory is on my shoulders, fate!" Tenma Tsukuyomi took the [Treasure Card of Destiny] from his Duel Disk and played his third card, saying, "Activate the Spell Card [Treasure Card of Destiny]!"

Holy crap, this is a dog-stealing scam!

Hayato never imagined that he had only thought of the "Treasure of Fate" when he saw the "Treasure of Life-Slaying Card," and in the blink of an eye, Tenma Gekko actually pulled out that card. How come this guy is so good at pulling cards like a dog, drawing "Forbidden Drop" in a single draw and then doing the "Treasure of Life-Slaying Card" + "Treasure of Fate" combo? Is he the Duel King or am I the Duel King?

Of all the Treasure Cards, Hayato believes the most shameless card is the Treasure Card of Fate. Even the Treasure Card from Heaven and the Treasure Card of Death cannot compare to it. Although its effect requires rolling dice, making it somewhat unstable and like a gambling card, the problem is that even if you only roll a 1, its effect is already excessive.

What? Hayato also has a "Treasure Card of Fate"? Never mind then, is this card's effect excessive? Not at all! Look, not only does he need to roll the dice when drawing cards, but he also needs to banish the same number of cards from the top of his deck. It's practically a card disadvantage! A "Thunder Dragon" deck? What "Thunder Dragon" deck? I don't understand what you're talking about. Okay.

“I’ll roll the dice once, and then draw the card from the top of my deck that corresponds to the number rolled. But Mr. Hayato, you said that powerful cards often come with great risks. After that, I’ll banish the card from the top of my deck that corresponds to the number rolled.” Tenma Tsukiyuki waved his hand and said, “So, roll the dice!”

A die appeared out of thin air, landed in the center of the field, and began to roll. The numbers on the die changed rapidly as it rolled. As the die slowly came to a stop, five symmetrical dots appeared at the top!

“Five points? Although it’s not the maximum of six, it’s still a very good draw.” Tianma Yuexing said, drawing five cards. “Since the points are five, I will draw five cards from my deck.”

"Then, banish the top five cards of your deck!"

The banishment of 【Treasure of Fate】 is not a face-down banishment, but a face-up banishment. It is because of this that Hayato said he was the most shameless. When he saw the four banished cards displayed by Tenma Tsukiyo, Hayato's lips twitched - the support card for the LIGHT Fairy-Type monster 【Treasure of the Sky】, 【Treasure of Shining】 which increases the number of cards drawn during the Draw Phase by sealing the Spell & Trap Zone, 【Treasure of Survival】 which is Malik's favorite card in his resurrection deck, 【Treasure of Reversal】 which is used when the field is empty, and 【Treasure of Another Dimension】 which takes effect when banished.

Taking back Hayato's earlier assessment of a "pure [Fallen Angel] deck," it seems like Tenma Tsukiyuki's deck probably contains a dozen or so [Treasure Cards], right? If his [Life-Severing Treasure Card] had successfully activated, he probably could have used the [Fate Treasure Card] he drew to add the currently banished [Treasure Cards] to his hand all at once!

Even Pegasus's assistant, Pegasus, managed to cramm so many [Treasure Cards] into the deck under the guise of official business. Although it's unclear whether Pegasus is actually involved, Pegasus is certainly unforgivable!

"Among the banished cards is this [Treasure Card from Another Dimension], whose effect activates upon banishment." After banishing the remaining cards, Tenma Yuexing gave a special demonstration of [Treasure Card from Another Dimension], saying, "When this card is banished from the game, it returns to my hand during my next Standby Phase, and when I add this card to my hand due to this effect, both players draw two cards from their decks."

"Do you think you can hold out until the preparation phase of your next turn, Tsukigami? With your... generous amount of life points?" Hayato corrected himself with a clumsy adjective, stopping himself from giving the opponent a buff, looking at Tsukigami Tenma's meager 250 life points remaining.

Tenma Yuexing knew he didn't have many Life Points, but he played a card and said, "Yes, my Life Points are indeed too low. Although a duelist's Life Points are infinite as long as they don't reach zero, I'll recover some in order to meet the cost of using my card's effect."

"The Spell Card 'Mysterious Chinese Pot' is activated, sending my 'Turtle Kaiju - Gamesiale' to the Graveyard and restoring 3000 Life Points equal to its Defense!"

As a fan of Hayato, Tenma Tsukiyuki not only diligently studies Hayato's understanding of Duel Monsters, but also strives to apply what he has learned in duels. In addition to the previous trick of "silently reminding others when activating card effects," he is also very skilled at releasing monsters, and even uses Hayato's most frequently used card, "Mysterious Chinese Pot"!

[Pegasus Moon Flight: 250→3250LP]

In the blink of an eye, Tenma Tsukiyuki, who had only a three-digit base score just moments before, raised his base score back to over three thousand points. Not only did he narrow the gap between himself and Hayato in base score, he also regained the ability to use the second effects of the [Fallen Angel] monsters by paying base score.

However, before that, Tenma Yuexing played another card from his hand and said, "I activate the effect of my second [Fallen Angel - Ishtarb] to send her and my [Fallen Angel - Tescatlipoca] to the graveyard and draw two cards from my deck."

The monsters of the Fallen Angels are often named after less than righteous beings from various mythologies. For example, Superbia, who can resurrect other Fallen Angels when she is resurrected, is associated with the sin of pride in the Bible. Ishtab, who willingly sends other Fallen Angels to their graves, is the name of the Mayan goddess of suicide.

[Tescat Riboca] is even more significant, being the supreme deity and first sun in Aztec mythology, known as "The Smoke Mirror." Coincidentally, Darkness, who dueled Hayato over a year ago, also used [Mirror Sword Knight] based on "The Smoke Mirror." Watching Tenma Tsukiyuki send the two cards to the graveyard, Hayato let out a soft "Ugh~" as a gesture of support.

Although he didn't quite understand what Hayato meant, Tenma Tsukiyuki's actions weren't affected much. With a wave of his hand, he paid the Life Points he had just recovered without hesitation, saying, "I activate the effect of [Fallen Angel - Ishtarb] on my field. I can pay 1000 Life Points to target one [Fallen Angel] Spell/Trap Card in my Graveyard, apply its effect, and then return that card from the Graveyard to the Deck."

[Pegasus Moon Flight: 3250→2250LP]

"I choose the Spell Card I used last turn, 'The Ring of the Fallen Angel,' and Special Summon one 'Fallen Angel' monster from my Graveyard in Defense Position. I Special Summon 'Fallen Angel - Superbia,' and then Special Summon 'Fallen Angel - Tescat Lipocard' using its effect!"

"Whoosh~"

The Fallen Angel Tescatlipoca, dressed as a sorcerer from a primitive religion, appeared on the Pegasus Moonwalk field alongside the Fallen Angel Sububia. She let out a strange cry and gave Hayato a thumbs-up, as if praising his earlier, rather authentic, cry.

【Fallen Angel-Superbia】【DEF2400】

【Fallen Angel-Tezcatlipoca】【9☆/Dark】

[Angel Race/Effect]

[2800/2100]

But that wasn't all. He shuffled the [Fallen Angel's Ring] back into the deck from the graveyard, and the moment three [Fallen Angel - Tescat Lipocard] appeared on the field, Tenma Yuexing paid another 1000 Life Points, as if he wanted to squander all the Life Points he had painstakingly recovered: "Then I activate the effect of [Fallen Angel - Tescat Lipocard], pay 1000 Life Points, target one [Fallen Angel] Spell/Trap Card in my graveyard, apply its effect, and then return it to the deck."

[Pegasus Moon Flight: 2250→1250LP]

"The card I chose is this one, the Trap Card 'Rebellious Fallen Angel,' which I previously sent to the Graveyard using 'Angel's Charity.' This card can be activated by sending one 'Fallen Angel' monster from my hand or field to the Graveyard. It then sends the Fusion Material Monsters specified by a DARK Fusion Monster from my hand or field to the Graveyard, Fusion Summons that Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck, and after that, restores my Life Points to the ATK of the monster sent to the Graveyard when this card was activated."

"However, since I activated [Rebellious Fallen Angel] through the effect of [Tescat Riboka], I can use this card's effect directly without fulfilling its activation conditions!"

The three-bodied monster in front of Tianma Yuexing emitted a jet-black light that merged into one—

"Return to my field once more! Fusion Summon using three DARK Angel-Type monsters as Fusion Material! [Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer]!"

This wasn't the unconventional appearance of "Teasing the Snake"; it was a proper fusion summon, and "Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer" returned to the Pegasus Moonwalk arena!

【Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer】【ATK4000】

"They can even have a second comeback? That's incredible, absolutely incredible. But this is the moment I've been waiting for—the moment when both sides have the same number of monsters!"

Hayato pressed the button to activate the face-down card. "For victory, I must immediately abandon my old friend. Trap Card [Swap Hero] activated!"

Chapter 1113 Black Sun

【Swap Hero】 Judging from the name, this card seems to be a card used in the 【E·hero】 deck, and Jaden did indeed include this card in his deck. However, in reality, this card cannot be said to have a shallow relationship with 【E·hero】; it can only be said to have no connection at all.

"The effect of [Swap Heroes] is that if both sides have the same number of monsters on the field, control of all those monsters is swapped."

"In other words, I'm going to trade [AtoZ - Dragon Annihilation Cannon], whose attack power has been halved and whose effect has been nullified, for your [Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer], which just entered the field, still has a full 4000 attack power, hasn't used its effect, and has resistance." Hayato paused, a smirk playing on his lips. "Although it grants resistance to Fairy-type monsters on the same side not being targeted, the effect of [Switch Hero] is the noble one of not targeting."

"NTR is a classic element that you absolutely can't miss in Duel Monsters!"

"NTR is definitely not a good thing," Tenma Tsukiyuki wanted to say, but then he realized that not only Hayato, but even his adoptive father Pegasus was particularly fond of using cards with NTR effects, such as "Copycat" and "Requiem." Even the father of Duel Monsters and the King of Duel Monsters agreed with the NTR elements in Duel Monsters. So it seemed that it wasn't their problem, but his own.

“I see, I understand completely.” After saying this, Tenma Tsukiyuki paused and changed the subject, “But Mr. Hayato, if I understand correctly, the ‘when both sides have the same number of monsters on their fields’ effect is not a condition for activation, but rather part of the effect itself, right? In other words, if the number of monsters on both sides’ fields becomes unequal when the effect resolves, the effect of exchanging control will not be processed!”

"Therefore, I will pay 1000 Life Points to activate the effect of [Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer], and Special Summon 1 Angel-Type monster from my hand or Graveyard to the field in Defense Position!"

[Pegasus Moon Flight: 1250→250LP]

Tianma Yuexing's fluctuating fundamental score perfectly illustrated what it means to "go back to square one." The 3000 fundamental points he had recovered by consuming [Turtle Kaibun - Gamesis] were completely squandered in a single major phase, dropping back to a mere 250 points, as if he were deliberately locking his health. Meanwhile, [Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer] in front of him, after absorbing his fundamental points, emitted a purple light from his sword, about to awaken the sleeping [Fallen Angels].

The effect of 【Dawn of the Fallen Angel - Lucifer】 is a type that activates first and then selects a target. Therefore, cards like Graveyard Pointer and 【Infernal Machine】 are not very effective against it, as they cannot dig up the opponent's graveyard after selecting a target for revival. Hayato could only watch helplessly as Pegasus Gekko Special Summoned one of the few sister cards in his deck, 【Fallen Angel - Ishtarb】, onto the field.

Although the effect of [Dawn of the Fallen Angel - Lucifer] could have revived [Fallen Angel - Subobbia], which had been repeatedly jumping between the graveyard and the field in this duel and was almost exhausted, and then used the effect of [Fallen Angel - Subobbia] to revive [Fallen Angel - Ishitab] to gain an extra card, due to the urgency of the situation and in order to avoid being taken away by [Swap Hero], Pegasus Moonwalker had no choice but to use the effect of [Dawn of the Fallen Angel - Lucifer] on [Fallen Angel - Ishitab].

After all, while the effect of [Fallen Angel - Ishtarb] may not have enough basic points to use, it is still there, which is better than [Fallen Angel - Subbia], whose effect can not be used due to timing issues.

As the effects were processed in sequence, there was no regret that the effect of [Swap Hero] was easily broken by Tenma Tsukiyo. In fact, the purpose of Hayato activating [Swap Hero] was to force Tenma Tsukiyo to use the effect hastily and special summon one less monster.

Only then did he have time to pay attention to Pegasus Moonwalker's monster. Hayato looked at the Fallen Angel Ishtarb, who appeared on the opposite field with black and white stockings on her left and right legs respectively, and said flippantly, "I didn't expect you to have such a wide range of hobbies, Moonwalker. You're into both white and black stockings. That's what makes you wholesome."

"Actually, compared to those boring things, I'm more interested in duels and you, Mr. Hayato... no, nothing." Tenma Tsukiyuki paused, then changed the subject, "Even though it didn't work, Mr. Hayato's [Swap Hero] still successfully reduced the number of monsters I could Special Summon, and even my Life Points were reduced back to 250. You truly live up to your reputation, Mr. Hayato."

“However, nothing can be gained without paying a price. Only by using sand and bricks transported from elsewhere can we build the Tower of Babel that reaches towards the gods. Only through sacrifice can victory be achieved!” Pegasus Moonwalker said, playing a card in his hand. “Excluding [Agent of Creation - Venus] from my graveyard, Special Summon [Agent of Destruction - Venus] from my hand!”

Purple light emerged from the ground, and the [Agent of Creation - Venus] who had appeared before returned to the Pegasus Moonwalk arena. However, her green robes had been replaced with vulgar gold, and her divine aura had been swept away, replaced by a corrupt purple demonic power.

That purple magic seemed to be exactly the same as that of [Dawn's Fallen Angel - Lucifer].

【Venus, the Agent of Destruction】【3☆/Dark】

[Angel Race/Effect]

[0/1600]

"Not only the new [Fallen Angel] deck, but even your own [Agent] deck has 'Fallen Angel'?" Hayato raised an eyebrow as he looked at [Agent of Destruction - Venus], which had been changed from LIGHT to DARK attribute.

If he remembered correctly, [Destroyer Venus] was a Tuner monster, and shouldn't have appeared in this era. However, considering that the "New Gurus" formed by Pegasus Moonwalk used the "scraps" left behind by Paradox to create a ring simulating a high-speed world, it didn't seem too strange that they could give birth to [Destroyer Venus], a Tuner monster that didn't yet possess "Tuner" abilities.

At the same time, Hayato couldn't help but think that if he hadn't existed and hadn't witnessed his own duel in the Duel Kingdom, perhaps Tenma Gekko wouldn't have had the current idea of ​​"mobilizing the power of other regions to concentrate in one place and cultivating duelists who can approach him"? In that case, the birth of [Destroyer Agent - Venus] might have been delayed by many decades, appearing only then and gaining the ability of "adjustment".

While Hayato was pondering, Tenma Tsukiyuki said, "If Mr. Hayato, your [AtoZ-Dragon Annihilation Cannon] uses the power of beginning and end, then what I am about to show you is the power of destruction and creation. This is the ultimate destruction that can only be brought down through creation, the great power called 'God'!"

"Activate the Spell Card 'Fallen Angel's Ring'! Special Summon one 'Fallen Angel' monster from my Graveyard in Defense Position, and I Special Summon 'Fallen Angel - Superbia'!"

"Then comes the effect of [Fallen Angel - Superbia]: When it is Special Summoned from the Graveyard, target any Fairy-Type monster in my Graveyard - I choose [Fallen Angel - Tescat Riboka] and Special Summon it in Attack Position!"

Although the plan was slightly disrupted by the "Swap Heroes" card, Pegasus Moonwalker still managed to Special Summon the nearly exhausted "Fallen Angel - Superbia" to his field, and also revived "Fallen Angel - Tescat Lipocard" along with it, filling the front row with monster cards.

【Fallen Angel-Superbia】【DEF2400】

【Fallen Angel-Tezcatlipoca】【ATK2800】

After a round of play, Tenma Yuexing had only two cards left in his hand. He drew one of them and held it above his head, saying, "This turn, I haven't performed a Normal Summon yet. I will Tribute the three monsters on the field: Venus the Destroyer, Superbia the Fallen Angel, and Ishtarb!"