Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

However, at the same time that [Magic Hound] appeared, Misawa discovered that his field spell card [Rokubuin] had suddenly disappeared from the field and been bounced back into his hand.

Note: The effect of the card 【Magic Hound】 can only be used once per duel;

Condition: You can activate this effect if [Magic Hound] is in your hand or graveyard, or by targeting one face-up Spell/Trap Card on your opponent's field;

Effect: Return the targeted card to its owner's hand, then Special Summon this card.

Reading the card's effect in a measured tone, [Iron King Battle] said, "Because of the disappearance of [Rokubuin], the attack power of the monsters on our field has been restored."

【Kidou-Sei-Murakumo Orochi】【ATK2250→2450】

At the very moment that [Kikudo-Orochi]'s attack power was restored, Misawa clearly saw a light suddenly appear on its body, as if something had been activated.

"Our creations—the [Machines]—are all balanced and perfect beings, and can only unleash their full power when their attack and defense are in balance."

"Condition: This effect can be activated if we control a Machine-Type monster with the same ATK and DEF. Special Summon this card from our hand."

"Symbolized by the wilderness, shaped like a porpoise, and powered by rain and hail, awaken, you creations that emulate the power of the gods—Level 4☆, Special Summon!"

"【Machine-Boar - Ifukihai Aragami】!"

Another piece of metal was thrown by the Iron King. This time, the metal block did not begin to deform until it hit the ground and remained motionless. However, due to the disappearance of the Six Martial Arts Academy and the fact that the Six Martial Arts Academy no longer needed to worry about maintenance expenses, since only the lonely Gate of the Six Martial Arts Academy remained among the surrounding buildings.

Unlike the previous [Machine Serpent - Murakumo Orochi] and [Machine Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari], this time the metal transformation also has many gold parts, but when the inside is unfolded, the body surface is mostly white, and the gold parts are only present on the limbs, jaw and ears as decorations.

After the transformation was complete, Misawa recognized the mechanical pig in front of him. Its prototype seemed to be the white pig god "Ifuki no Shan no Kami" who could summon rain and hail. From the ferocity in its magenta eyes, one could clearly understand why its name contained the name "Aragami," which refers to a violent god.

【Machine-Doll Pig - Ifukihai Aragami】【4☆/Water】

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[1850/1850]

However, although the seemingly fierce-looking [Machine Pig - Ifuki Hail Aragami] was Special Summoned, [Iron King Battle] did not seem to intend to use its effect. It is unclear whether it has no effect at all or whether it is not yet time to activate its effect.

It reached out and pulled out the two cards, [Magic Hound] and [Machine Pig - Ifuki Hail Aragami], from the Duel Disk, which it had just played not long ago. It held them in its hand and said, "We have not performed a Normal Summon this turn, but the tributes necessary to support our arrival are ready."

"Metal imbued with magic is hammered, and the frigid winds and snows solidify it, but what is the creator who forges these exquisite creations—?"

The two cards in his hand were completely burned away by the scorching breath exhaled from the face on the right shoulder of [Iron King Battle], turning into molten iron which he held in his hand and smeared onto the duel disk, which had turned back into an iron hammer.

On the giant iron hammer, molten iron flowed on its own, solidifying and engraving one rune after another. The card that [Iron King War] had been holding in his left hand also flew out of his hand and filled into the hearth of the iron hammer, bursting out with a strong light.

The Iron King War, who had been standing still, suddenly took a step forward and proclaimed loudly: "—We are the dwarves born from the progenitor giant Ymir! We forged the treasures of the gods, we adorned the glory of the gods, and we prepared the end for the gods!"

"Resolution begins: 1000% in favor!"

The skull faces on the huge mechanical humanoid body, which resembled ornaments, had eyes that lit up one after another, emitting different colored lights, as if each part had its own independent consciousness and was controlled by a different being.

Grasping the hammer handle with both hands, [Iron King Battle] slammed it heavily onto the ground, causing the earth to tremble as Misawa felt it. Then it declared, "Here, I will explain to the Nine Realms what the power of Svartalfheim is, what the King of Svartalfheim is, and what [Iron King Battle] is!"

A plume of hot white steam billowed from around its head as [Iron King Battle] stood in its monster zone: "We will... march!"

[Iron Lord War - Dwarven Alliance Kings] [9 stars/land]

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[1500/2500]

Chapter 1339 Ingenious Military Strategy

[Iron Lord War - Dwarven Alliance Kings] [9 stars/land]

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[1500/2500]

Misawa considered many scenarios, such as the opponent summoning a monster like "Otherworldly Warrior" to bypass the destruction resistance of "General - Purple Flame" and banish it to clear the field. Another possibility was summoning a monster that could negate the effects of one of the opponent's monsters.

However, after releasing the [Magic Hound] and [Machine Pig - Ifuki Hail Aragami], the other party actually summoned me?

Duelists, please don't go out and fight yourselves!

While internally ranting and raving, Misawa did have a question answered.

"【Dwarf Union King】means the dwarves united, right? No wonder there are so many faces on one body. Does each face represent a controller? 'We're waiting,' 'We're waiting' isn't just a verbal tic, it really means there's more than one consciousness." Looking at the 【Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King】, which resembled a large combined robot commonly seen on the set of a tokusatsu superhero movie, Misawa stroked his chin. "It feels... not as good as 【General - Purple Flame】."

Despite its high level of 9☆, the [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] is only somewhat imposing in terms of size. Its attack power is only 1500 points. Isn't that just a weak monster? Moreover, the [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] is summoned by attacking. How dare it?

"【Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King】is our very existence. We are only allowed to exist as one on the field, and even our union can only have one voice." 【Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King】 said, pointing to 【Maki-no-Serpent - Murakumo Orochi】 on his field, "【Maki-no-Boar - Ifuki-Hailar Aragami】, which offered its power for our descent, also has power to be used in the graveyard."

"Condition: Remove it and target one Machine-Type monster on the field with the same ATK and DEF; "

Effect: A Machine-Type monster with the same ATK and DEF, and a lower Level than the targeted monster, is sent from our Deck to the Graveyard;

[Iron King Battle] takes out a card, "The card we choose to send to the graveyard is this level 3☆ [Machine Frog - Pan-shield Taniguchi], with 1450 attack and 1450 defense."

The [Machine-Boar - Ifuki Hail Aragami], which was excluded from the graveyard, used its last strength to create a large hailstone that fell from the sky. Before it hit the ground, the hailstone was pushed open from the inside, and a mechanical toad with a golden appearance that is inherited from [Machine-Boar] monsters, and even a pair of golden mustaches on its mouth, jumped out.

As can be guessed from its name, its prototype is mostly the mythical toad god "Taniguku," and it also alludes to the mountain "Tenpan Shield," a high mountain with a toad rock that Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan, who is jokingly referred to by many as "Xu Fu," climbed during his eastern expedition.

Misawa had no idea what power this mechanical toad possessed, because it had no chance to demonstrate its abilities before the [Machine-Snake - Murakumo Orochi] impatiently swung its tail, piercing through its entire body and destroying its core. Then, the "Yamata" mechanical giant snake used its several heads as tentacles to tear the [Machine-Frog - Iwate Taniguchi] into countless fragments on the spot, filling them into its own body.

【Kibou no Orochi - Murakumo】】【2450/2450→2750/2750

"Because [Machine-Frog - Iwatodon Taniguchi] is level 3, it increases [Machine-Snake - Murakumo Orochi]'s ATK and DEF by 100 times its level, which is 300 points." [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] said, pointing again at the now-ruined [Machine-Frog - Iwatodon Taniguchi], "Condition: Banish [Machine-Frog - Iwatodon Taniguchi] from the Graveyard, target one Machine-Type monster in our Graveyard with the same ATK and DEF, effect: Special Summon the target monster in Defense Position."

"Select [Kibou-Tama Inari - Uka no Mitama] as the target and perform a Special Summon!"

From the remains of the [Machine-Dolled Frog - Iwate-Taniguku], the [Machine-Dolled Frog - Iwate-Taniguku], with a halo on its head and mechanical wings pieced together from scrap metal on its back, made a second appearance in spirit form, seemingly cosplaying as the [Yomi Frog].

(Approximate shape)

However, its flight from the graveyard, seemingly about to ascend to heaven, also attracted the attention of another monster in the graveyard. Nine mechanical fox tails suddenly emerged from the ground and bound the soul of the [Machine Frog - Iwate Toniguku], which was about to ascend to heaven. Then, a pair of sharp beaks came to the side of the soul-state [Machine Frog - Iwate Toniguku] and sucked it in.

【Kikou-Tō-Tō-Tō-Tō-Tō-Kū-Hō】now, it doesn't even have the qualification to play the revival match with Rōda anymore. Instead, it makes way for 【Kikou-Tō-Tō-Tō-Uka-no-Mitama-Inari】. After absorbing the soul body, it returned to the field of 【Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King】 with full spirit and great vigor.

【Kibou Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari】【DEF2250】

Although [Kibou Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari] is probably unable to participate in the battle this turn due to its defensive stance, its effect unfolds immediately upon its appearance, preparing to harvest souls to replenish its energy. At the same time, it uses the energy stored in its furnace to create new [Kibou] monsters, just like the white fox Kuzunoha that gave birth to the legendary Onmyoji Abe no Seimei.

"We should not need to explain twice the effect of [Kikou-tama Inari], which targets the opponent's face-up monster on the field, namely the EARTH [True Six Samurai - Shinzan].

【Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King】As he spoke, he threw out another piece of metal, “Special Summon this monster from our Deck, which is also an EARTH monster with 0 ATK and 0 DEF.”

Misawa initially thought that the monsters specially summoned by [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] would be the same animal gods and great demons from mythology, with the same attack and defense values, and all of them being [Machine] monsters with an extra 50 points that would drive perfectionists crazy. However, when [Machine Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari] opened its mouth and spat out a ball of blue soul that appeared on the field, what appeared inside was a robot with a completely different mythological style, now full of futuristic technology.

[Destroy artillery fire] [1☆/land]

[Mechanical Race/Allies/Effect]

[0/0]

"Similar to your [Six Samurai's Spirit Generation], [Destroyer], as a Union Monster, can also equip itself as an Equip Card to monsters on our field. When [Destroyer] is used as an Equip Card to equip a monster, the equipped monster's ATK and DEF decrease by 500 points, and if the equipped monster is destroyed, [Destroyer] can be destroyed in its place."

"Equip [Destroyer] as an equipment card to [Machine Serpent - Orochi], then enter our battle phase and use [Machine Serpent - Orochi] to attack [The Master of the Six Samurai].

【Kujiro-Murakumo Orochi】(Destroys Cannonballs) 【2750/2750→2250/2250】

"The Clouds of the Sky, Draw Your Sword!"

"Hmm?" Upon hearing the decision of [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King], Misawa raised an eyebrow. "It's actually a Union Monster that lowers the ATK and DEF of the equipped monster? It seems to be the complete opposite of [Six Samurai's Spirit Generation]. It looks like there's definitely some powerful effect hidden that's worth even if it lowers ATK and DEF by 500 points."

"However, they actually chose 'The Master of the Six Samurai' as their target? 2100 attack power against 2250 attack power, that's only 150 points of combat damage, we can hold on!" With that, Misawa immediately commanded his monster to move forward, "Don't lose momentum, 'The Master of the Six Samurai', charge in!"

"I'll fight Orochi... Huh? Really?!" The instructor of the Six Samurai was a little nervous. Although his martial arts skills were outstanding, almost second only to En in his generation, and he could be said to be unmatched in the world, what kind of person would he be to fight Orochi, who was as tall as a mountain?

Despite his words, when the [Miracle Serpent - Murakumo Orochi] attacked, the [Master of the Six Samurai] calmly stepped forward, drew his long sword from the ground, and swung it to meet the oncoming divine sword - Ame-no-Murakumo: "The fine rain and dew of May are still fierce, let me entrust my name to the cuckoo's wings—"

"Soaring gracefully into the clouds!"

Then came the overlapping sounds of metal colliding and shattering within a short period of time: "Clang!"

After a dazzling display of sword light, even the massive [Kikudo-Orochi - Murakumo] was forced back several steps by the exquisite swordsmanship unleashed by the [Six Samurai Masters] in that instant. Although the Ame-no-Murakumo tail itself was not damaged, the connecting mechanism was almost shaken to the point of breaking on the spot. That was the result of the [Six Samurai Masters]'s continuous slashes, where he swung his sword, causing it to break, then drew it again and swung it once more, breaking it again and drawing it once more.

Just like its prototype, the "Sword Master General" Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who single-handedly defeated more than thirty rebels.

However, the damage suffered by [Kikudo-Orochi - Murakumo] seemed insignificant in the face of its massive mechanical body, while the injury suffered by [The Master of the Six Samurai] was fatal. The Murakumo lightly grazed in front of him, leaving a wound like a monk's robe.

Without even the chance to leave a last word, the Six Samurai's instructor departs.

[Misawa Daichi: 3100→2950LP, 1 card in hand]

In the context of the "Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King" event, the only monster that Misawa should be wary of is the "Machine Serpent - Murakumo Orochi," since it only has a mere 1500 attack power.

However, to Misawa's surprise, the "Kikudo-Orochi," who had defeated the "Master of the Six Samurai," was not hurt. Instead, he went berserk because a mere insect could actually injure him?!

The tail used for attack was retracted, and in its place, the body of the [Destruction Cannon] that was hindering its power supply was transformed into a cannon-shaped device mounted in front of it. At the same time, the three cannons on the back of [Machine Serpent - Murakumo Orochi] that were just used as a makeshift head were suddenly lowered and aimed at Misawa's field.

"Condition: A monster equipped with [Destroyer] destroys an opponent's monster in battle;" [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] spoke in his usual style, pointing at Misawa on the field as if he were a high and mighty god issuing a judgment, and said coldly, "Effect: Destroy all face-up monsters on the field that are of the same type as the Destroyer Monster."

"A monster of the same race as the Destroyer Monster?!" Misawa's pupils contracted. Since the [Six Samurai's Master] destroyed by [Machine-Snake - Murakumo Orochi] was a Warrior-Type monster, wouldn't that mean [Destroyer Cannonball] could destroy all Warrior-Type monsters on the field in one go—that is, all the monsters on his field!?

While seemingly aimed at disrupting the Six Samurai's training program to reduce the number of Stand monsters that could be used by General Shien, the real purpose was to activate the destructive power of Destruction Cannon!

Having locked onto the two remaining monsters on the field in Misawa—[True Six Samurai - Shinzan] and [Great General - Shien]—[Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] commanded: "Here, we bestow destruction!"

"A multi-faceted saturation bombardment!"

The cannons, capable of destroying everything, landed on the ground, mercilessly ravaging the Six Samurai who were still wielding their katanas, as if to tell Misawa that times had changed, showing absolutely no mercy.

As [Kikou-Orochi - Murakumo] vented his anger over his injuries, the barrage of artillery fire finally subsided, revealing [Shin Rokubu-Kouzan - Kagura], who had barely survived the bombardment thanks to [Rokubushi no Miyukiyo]'s sacrifice.

Even so, at this moment, [True Six Samurai - Shinzan] was in a sorry state. His arms were covered in blood, clearly severely injured, and he could no longer hold his sword, watching helplessly as his weapon fell to the ground. Even his right eye was bleeding and he had to close it, which was somewhat similar to his future self - [The Master of the Six Samurai].

[True Six Samurai - Shining Slash] [2300/800→1800/500]

Although [Great General - Shien] had the ability to have other [Six Samurai] be destroyed in his place, when the cannons indiscriminately covered the entire field, even he could not have other monsters that would also be destroyed be destroyed in his place. After dying twice, he naturally disappeared from Misawa's field in the previous bombardment.

This also means that the restriction on using Spell/Trap Cards in [Iron Kings War - Dwarf Union King] has been lifted.

With only 1500 attack power on the field and having not yet launched an attack, [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Alliance King] knew that despite [True Six Samurai - Shinzan]'s disheveled appearance, it might not be a match for it in a real fight, so it decisively gave up continuing the battle. In any case, it had already destroyed the troublesome [Great General - Shien], removed its restrictions, and reduced Misawa's basic score to below 3000 points, so the advantage was on its side.

"After my battle phase ends, during my main phase two, I will set one card face down and activate the spell card [Heavenly Treasure]." After glancing at [Black Hole], which he hadn't been able to activate before and which was now too late to activate, [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] decisively set it face down to use later.

After all, before, I only had one [Machine-Snake - Murakumo Orochi] on my field, while Misawa had four monsters on his field. Using [Black Hole] would naturally result in me losing less and gaining a little more. But now the tables have turned, and I have three monsters on my field that are bigger than Misawa's only remaining [True Six Samurai - Shining Blade]. It would be too foolish to use this card again.

So, you've escaped with your life, [True Six Samurai - Shinzan].

[Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] had no intention of continuing to disrupt [True Six Samurai - Shinzan], whom it now considered a mere weakling with no threat. However, [True Six Samurai - Shinzan] and Misawa had no intention of letting such an opportunity slip by. Almost at the same time that [Iron King Battle - Dwarf Union King] played out one of its remaining two cards, one face-down, Misawa immediately tapped on a face-down card that had been sitting on his back row.

"Have you seen the target you want to kill?" Misawa said, waving his hand forward. "Then let's show the resolve of the last survivors here, with that ultimate slash that can reduce existence to its absolute limit, [True Six Samurai - Shining Slash]!"

"Chain with [Heavenly Treasure] to activate my backrow face-down card - [Six Samurai Dual Blades]!"