Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

[0/2100]

With his hand now reduced to four cards, Caesar selected the previously retrieved "Power Bond," flipped it over, and showed it to Tenjouin Fubuki, saying, "At this moment, my graveyard contains 'Cyber ​​Dark Claw,' 'Cyber ​​Dark Cannon,' 'Cyber ​​Dark Dragonbone,' 'Cyber ​​Dark Chimera,' and 'Cyber ​​Dark Horn.' I've now collected five different 'Cyber ​​Dark' monsters!"

Having awakened to the true meaning of a duel, I've been reborn and am growing at a pace drastically different from before. Now, come and witness the true hell!

"The effect of [Cyber ​​Dark Chimera] doesn't disappear when it leaves the field. I'm going to activate [Power Bond] from my hand and banish five [Cyber ​​Dark] monsters from my Graveyard as Fusion Materials to perform a Fusion Summon!"

Fubuki remembered quite clearly that the [Armored Black Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] that defeated Banjou's 9700-point attack power was achieved through the fusion of three [Cyber ​​Dark] monsters. How long has it been, and Akira has already mastered the even more advanced fusion of five [Cyber ​​Dark] monsters?!

Looking warily at the huge black hole that had appeared above Caesar's Field, Fubuki took a deep breath and became serious as well.

"Malice! Terror! Anger! Hatred! Despair!"

As Caesar recited his lines one after another, the ground beneath his feet cracked open, and one after another, the [Cyber ​​Dark] monsters that had been sent to the graveyard before were resurrected like ghosts. They were attracted by the fusion hole opened by [Power Combination] on the field, and their broken bodies twisted and intertwined with each other, making a "crackling" sound.

"Now, the five darknesses have merged into one, soar like an evil dragon, Dark Dragon of Hell!"

Amidst the chilling commotion, the already dim sky, clouded by thunderclouds covering the entire world, grew even darker. A skeletal dragon, its body tangled in a mass of cables and twisting its withered steel body, let out a agonizing howl mixed with the grating sound of metal scraping, and silently fell from the void.

Caesar clenched his fist and raised it high, "Fusion Summon, Level 10☆! Come on!"

"CyberDarkness-Dragon!"

The crimson-purple sky was torn apart, and the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], a composite of various killing weapons and seemingly an agent of "death" and "war," arrogantly flew above the Caesar Arena, spreading its wings, which were made of sharp blades and looked like bones, and looking down at the empty snow on the field!

【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon】【10☆/Dark】

[Mechanical Race/Fusion/Effect]

[2000/2000]

Chapter 1383 Master Kong Youth Edition

【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon】【ATK2000】

Wing blades resembling weapons, keel bones in various parts, demonic horns and claws embedded in the head, and dangerous cannons extending from the back... This twisted and terrifying weapon was summoned by Caesar using five different [Cyber ​​Dark] monsters as fusion materials.

If the previous [Electronic Dark Chimera] was causing Manjoume's PTSD to flare up in the audience, then with Caesar announcing the English name of [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon], the one experiencing PTSD flare-up this time was Fubuki.

“Seba… ‘Darkness’!?” Subconsciously, Fubuki clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh without her noticing, and stared seriously at the steel-bone dragon that exuded despair and terror.

In Fubuki's eyes at this moment, the image of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] even changed, vaguely revealing the style of the mask he used to wear.

Under the pressure of the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], even though Fubuki usually tries to forget the pain of the past year by being unreliable, the similar darkness and malice at this moment will eventually bring back the memories of "Darkness".

He himself was unaware, but when the twisted and ferocious steel-boned dragon, which seemed to have come from a nightmare into reality—[Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon]—descended, the expression on Fubuki's face could only be described as terrified. He even subconsciously took a step back without noticing.

Am I afraid?

Noticing that she had actually distanced herself from Caesar and the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], although she quickly recovered from her subconscious fear, Fubuki still felt a surge of anger—not towards Caesar and the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], nor even towards the "Darkness" that had manipulated her in the past; Fubuki's anger was directed solely at herself.

Unfurling her fist, Fubuki raised her right hand to her forehead, then suddenly laughed. "No, thinking about it carefully, this isn't fear at all. It's excitement—the excitement of having my long-held fear materialized!"

"Ryo, I won't be intimidated by this monster that's only at the threshold of hell. Bring out more!"

When Fubuki took a step back due to the appearance of the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], Caesar briefly paused his unfolding movements and observed Fubuki. When he saw that she had almost instantly shaken off her subconscious fear, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly, but he quickly covered it up with cold words: "Heh, you don't need to tell me, I was planning to do that anyway."

"The attack power of the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] summoned by [Power Fusion] will increase by 2000 points. However, as a trade-off, during the end phase of the turn when [Power Fusion] is activated, I will also take damage equal to its original attack power while the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] summoned by [Power Fusion] is on my field."

After a pause, Caesar took out another card from the graveyard and said, "Like other [Cyber ​​Dark] monsters, [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] also has the ability to equip monsters from both players' graveyards when it is summoned. However, compared to [Armored Black Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon]'s equip range has been expanded from the original Dragon-type monsters to include both Dragon-type and Machine-type monsters!"

"But Ryo, the CyberDark monsters in your graveyard have all been excluded as fusion materials for the Fusion Summon of CyberDark Dragon, right? Or are you planning to equip CyberDragon Core or CyberDark Dragon?"

"Hmph, who told you that these are the only two cards I have to choose from? Don't forget that besides [Cyber ​​Dragon Core], [Angel's Charity] also sent another card to the graveyard." Showing the card he retrieved from the graveyard to Fubuki, Caesar declared, "The card I'm equipping is this one: [Enhanced Support Machine - Heavy Armor]!"

"Then, the ATK of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] will also increase by the ATK of the monsters equipped with its effect. And [Enhanced Support Machine - Heavy Armor], as a Alliance Monster, although not equipped by its own effect, can still grant [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] resistance to being targeted by the opponent's effects!"

From Caesar's grave, the folded [Enhanced Support Mech - Heavy Armor] flew out, unfolded and transformed on the head of [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon], becoming an external armor embedded in the already heavily armed body of [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon], further increasing its power.

【Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon】(Reinforced Support Mechanics & Heavy Armor)【ATK2000→4000→4500】

The [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], which appeared with unparalleled ferocity and domineering power, saw its attack power rise steadily, instantly surpassing the attack power of Caesar's past ace monster - [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon]. Moreover, he still had three cards in his hand and one normal summon opportunity left unused.

"Next, I will target my single-target Dragon/Machine monster, Cyber ​​Dragon, and activate the effect of this Cyber ​​Wing in my hand, equipping it as an Equip Card to Cyber ​​Dragon."

Another card was played, and Caesar explained, "Although it wasn't equipped using the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] itself, this card, equipped using the effect of [Auxiliary Cyber ​​Wing], already has the effect of increasing the ATK of the monster equipped with this card by 600 points."

The aircraft-shaped [Auxiliary Electronic Wings] arrived on Caesar's field and were captured and connected by the cables extended from the [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon], forcibly bound to the outer layer of the [Enhanced Support Mechanism - Heavy Armor], used as additional armor to further enhance its attack power.

【Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon】(Enhanced Support Mechanics, Heavy Armor, and Attached Electronic Wings) [ATK4500→5100]

Seeing that, following Asuka's [Guardian of Solemnity - Guardian of Law] in the previous duel, Caesar also increased the monster's attack power to a full 5100 points in the first round, exceeding the 5000-point attack power of [Five Divine Dragons], Misawa in the audience couldn't help but complain: "First it was Tenjouin-kun, then Jaden, and now Caesar too. You guys are making me think that monsters with 5100 attack power are very common."

“Indeed, 5000 attack power is already very strong. My ace only has 4200 attack power.” Maeda nodded and looked at Marufuji Sho beside him.

"So, Sodayo~" Marufuji Sho, who was already using a Machine-type deck that was easy to use for high-attacks, and whose deck actually had a [Super Transport Robot - Mobile Base] with an attack power of 5000, turned his head away somewhat awkwardly.

Drawing one more card from his remaining two, Caesar said, "I haven't made a normal summon this turn. Normal summon this [Cyber ​​Dragon Core] from my hand in Defense Position, and then activate its effect."

【Electronic Dragon Core】【2☆/Light】

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[400/1500]

The [Electronic Dragon Core], covered in cables brimming with red data and seemingly stripped of its outer shell to reveal its core, appeared on the field. The dangerous red data flowed into Caesar's hand and transformed into a card.

"If [Cyber ​​Dragon Core] is successfully summoned, add one [Cyber] or [Cyber ​​Tech] Spell/Trap Card from my Deck to my hand. The card I choose to add to my hand is this Continuous Trap Card, [Cyber ​​Dark Invasion]."

"Finally, I place two cards face down, and my turn ends."

[Marufuji Ryo: 4000→2000LP, 0 cards in hand]

【Electronic Lighthouse】【DEF2100】

【Electronic Dragon Core】【DEF1500】

【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon】(Equipment 2)【ATK5100】

[Cyber ​​Dark World] [Gaika] X2

With a sticker, two equipment cards, and two face-down cards, Caesar's spell and trap area was completely filled. Fubuki teased with a smile, "You've filled your back row so much. If I were to use a [Great Storm] to destroy all the cards in your back row, wouldn't you be crying your eyes out?"

"If you can do it, then go ahead and try. But I can tell you in advance the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon]." Caesar sneered and replied, "When the opponent activates the effect of a Spell, Trap, or Monster, I can send one of my Equip Cards to the Graveyard to negate and destroy that activation."

"Hey~ Not only does it have an attack power of 5100 points, but it also has the same means of hindering others as Asuka's [Guardian of Solemnity - Guardian of Law]." Fubuki chuckled, and as it was her turn, her expression gradually became serious. "This is really... perfect. If it's not powerful enough, I can't vent my frustration on it."

The shadow of "Darkness" in Fubuki's heart wouldn't dissipate so easily. If he were to seek revenge on any monster with "Darkness" in its name, such as the Mask of Darkness or the Invader of Darkness, he wouldn't be able to vent his emotions at all. Only a monster of the level of the Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon could stir up the repressed fear in his heart and vent the remaining anger and darkness.

"My turn, draw!" Fubuki drew a card from her deck and activated it by clicking on the card in front of her. "So bright! As Chronos's most proud student, choose whether to use the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon]!"

"I activate the Spell Card, Pot of Greed!"

The opponent displayed the Pot of Greed and asked if you would like to use it.

Seeing the card Fubuki played, Caesar said without hesitation, "Trying to draw a card from the deck? No way! I'll chain-activate the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon], send [Supported Cyber ​​Wing] (which is an Equip Card) to the Graveyard, negate the activation of [Pot of Greed], and destroy it!"

"Dark Electromagnetic Cannon!"

【Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon】(Equipment 2 → Enhanced Support Mechanics - Heavy Armor)【ATK5100→4500】

The cable binding the [Auxiliary Electronic Wing] was released, and [Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon] launched the [Auxiliary Electronic Wing] like a consumable cannonball, completely ignoring the [Auxiliary Electronic Wing's] cries of agony. The [Auxiliary Electronic Wing], falling like a meteor, crashed into the [Pot of Greed] in Fubuki's back row, which had not yet taken effect, and instantly exploded, nullifying and destroying its effect.

But that wasn't all. The cables that had been binding the [Cyber ​​Wings] extended from the body of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] and picked up the shattered remains of the [Cyber ​​Wings] on the ground. As Caesar took a card from the graveyard, he explained, "If a [Cyber ​​Wing] equipped to a monster is sent to the graveyard, I can target one other Dragon-Type/Machine-Type [Cyber] monster in my graveyard and Special Summon that monster to my field."

"The card I chose is [Cyber ​​Dragon Core]. Special Summon it to my field in Defense Position."

[Electronic Loongson] [1☆/Light]

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[100/100]

Similar to the [Electronic Dragon Core], the [Electronic Dragon Core] is also a monster with many cables connected to it, exposing only its core after its armor has been removed. However, compared to the seemingly dangerous [Electronic Dragon Core], the data flowing through the [Electronic Dragon Core] is blue, which seems to be much more stable. However, upon closer inspection, it can also be found that it suffers from data overload and energy overflow, resulting in continuous leakage.

"Another Defense Position monster? This doesn't sound like the 'Kaiser' I know." Fubuki shook her head, looking at the card in her hand. "You used up your precious blocking effect just because of [Pot of Greed]? You're too arrogant, Ryou!"

"Although I don't have [Great Storm], I do have this card in my hand! The Spell Card [Divine Bird's Strike]! I discard one Winged Beast Monster from my hand—I've chosen this [Dark Lord - Smolph]—to activate this card and return all cards in my opponent's Spell & Trap Zone to their owner's hand!"

The storm gathered and compressed on the snowy field, then suddenly released, transforming into a turbulent current that swept towards Caesar's field, intending to wipe out the remaining four cards on Caesar's field now that he had used the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon].

Seeing this, Caesar sneered, "Arrogance? Quite the opposite, you're the arrogant one, Tenjouin Fubuki. For victory, I'm willing to stop at nothing, so even sending my monster to the graveyard again is no big deal!"

"Again?" Fubuki paused, then suddenly realized something, "Masaka?!"

"That's right—the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] isn't limited to once per turn. With enough Equip Cards, you can use its effect five times in a row without any problem!" Caesar smirked and waved his hand. "Discarding resistances that won't make you a target of the opponent's effects, equip the card [Enhanced Support Machine - Heavy Armor], and then—"

"—The effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] has activated again! It negates and destroys the activation of [Divine Bird's Sweep]!"

"Dark Electromagnetic Cannon - Double Strike!"

【Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon】【ATK4500→4000】

The equipment card on its body was launched again. Even the storm from the divine bird could not stop this cannonball in the slightest. [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] once again penetrated the blizzard field, negating and destroying the source of the storm - [Divine Bird's Strike]!

At the cost of losing all equipment, although the attack power of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] dropped back to 4000 points, which is equivalent to [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon], Fubuki's hand was left with only three cards!

Chapter 1384 A Tribute to the Legendary Counterfeit Card User Vivian Wang

Fubuki's tactics themselves weren't problematic, after all, they were taught by Professor Chronos. Using [Pot of Greed] to bait out counters was perfectly reasonable, since in this situation, the opponent either had to use up their precious counters or watch you gain cards.

However, Fubuki's oversight was that he did not expect that the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] card would not be limited to once per turn, but could be used multiple times as long as an equipment card was available.

What surprised Fubuki even more was that, just as [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] lost its last equipment, as the storm subsided, he saw another monster rise from Kaiser's graveyard and be equipped as an Equip Card to [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon]!?

"Last turn, I used the effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon Core] to search for this [Cyber ​​Dark Invasion], which was linked to the effect of [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon]. I activated it and immediately used its effect."

Caesar explained, taking out the card "Enhanced Support Machine - Heavy Armor" that he had just sent to the graveyard. "As a continuous trap card, 'Cyber ​​Dark Invasion' can activate one of its two effects once per turn. I chose its first effect—you can target one 'Cyber ​​Dark' monster on your field and equip it to the target monster as an Equip Card that increases its ATK by 1000 from both players' graveyards."

"It's a bit of a shame, I thought you would continue to use your 'Red-Eyes' to deal with me, but it turns out you're still using that 'Smof' deck? It's a pity that your opponent's deck is Winged Beast, in that case I can only continue to choose this 'Reinforced Support Machine - Heavy Armor' from my graveyard and equip it to 'Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon'."

【Armored Dragon - Electronic Dark Dragon】(Reinforced Support Mechanics & Heavy Armor)【ATK4000→5000】

Although the name of 【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Darkness Dragon】 looks like 【Cyber ​​Darkness】, "Cyberdarkness" clearly includes the "Cyberdark" field, which is 【Cyber ​​Darkness】, so 【Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Darkness Dragon】 is of course also a 【Cyber ​​Darkness】 card.

Since [Cyber ​​Dark Invasion] is activated after [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] activates its effect and sends [Enhanced Support Machine - Heavy Armor] to the Graveyard as its Cost, when [Cyber ​​Dark Invasion] takes effect, Kaiser can naturally bring the [Enhanced Support Machine - Heavy Armor] that has already entered the Graveyard back to the field and re-equip it to [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon].

After consuming equipment cards twice in a row, [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] surprisingly gained new equipment cards as cost to activate its effect, while Fubuki only had three cards left in her hand.

"Tsk, I was careless, especially during my duel with Ryo. My fans must be quite disappointed to see me so out of control." Despite saying this, Fubuki quickly recovered from her initial surprise and even flashed a confident smile. "So, the [Armored Dragon - Cyber ​​Dark Dragon] still has one more chance to use its effect, right?"

"Is it once or twice? I'm not sure, but you can guess what my remaining face-down card is." Caesar didn't directly answer Fubuki's question, but simply pointed to one of the four cards remaining on his back row.

"Although I'd like to analyze it, nothing beats a test. A direct probe is better than a thousand words." Revealing one of the three cards remaining in her hand, Fubuki played the card that targeted monsters equipped with Equip Cards—[Become a Buddha]!