Yu-Gi-Oh!: Worldwide Mix, the Ultimate Necromancer Duel

boom--!!!

The monster in the face-down defense position on the field of play was instantly reduced to fragments and scattered in all directions under the fierce attack of [Ultimate Perfect Form Great Moth].

The moment Katu lifted the lid, a bird-shaped warrior engulfed in flames came into everyone's view.

It's [Magic Warrior Firebird]!

"What?!"

The insect moth's smile froze on its face, and a sharp cry of surprise escaped its lips.

"What are you talking about!" You Chen's lips curled into a smile as he calmly continued, "When this card is destroyed by an opponent's monster's attack and sent to the Graveyard, its effect activates—Special Summon 1 Spellcaster monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck in Attack Position!"

He swung his arm, drew a card from the deck, and held it high.

"What I wish to summon via special summon is—the Royal Magic Library!"

A flash of white light appeared, and the phantom of an ancient and solemn library materialized in the room. The bookshelves were neatly arranged with heavy volumes of ancient texts, radiating a subtle glow of accumulated knowledge.

Royal Magic Library

Light attribute/Four-star/Mage race

Attack: 0 / Defense: 2000

"Um?"

The insect-moth blinked, and after confirming that it wasn't seeing things, that smug smile returned to its face.

"You scared me! Hehehe!" He laughed so hard he almost fell over, pointing at the library. "I thought you had some amazing trick up your sleeve, but this is it? A zero-attack weakling?"

He wiped away the tears of laughter, his expression growing even more arrogant.

"So what if you pull it out? You're a piece of trash with zero attack power, not even worthy of tickling my giant moth!"

"I've placed two cards in ambush. Turn over!"

Looking at the smug face opposite him, You Chen's smile deepened.

He's relieved that this guy is so ignorant.

"Okay, it's my turn."

He placed his hand on the top of the deck, his gaze calm as still water.

"Draw a card".

He pulled out a card and held it between his two fingers. He didn't play it immediately, but instead looked up at the moth opposite him.

"You'll never know," he said casually. "You'll never guess what this card represents."

Yu Moth frowned.

"But soon..." You Chen held the card high, "you'll understand."

His arm swung down suddenly!

"I activate the Spell Card—[Hurricane]!"

"All Spell & Trap Cards on the field return to their owners' hands."

The moment the words fell, a violent whirlwind swept across the entire area, centered on You Chen!

A fierce wind howled, and the two cards that had just been set up in the back row, Insect and Moth, were swept into the air like falling leaves, swirling back into his hand.

"Tch..." Yumo pouted, somewhat annoyed as she caught the card that flew back, but quickly regained her composure. "Whatever, my ace is still on the field. Even if you blow away all your traps, with [Ultimate Perfect Form Great Moth]'s ATK of 3500, what are you going to use to fight it?"

You Chen did not answer his question, but instead pointed to the Royal Magic Library on the field.

"The effect of 【Royal Magic Library】 is: As long as this card is in the Monster Zone, each time you or your opponent activates a Spell Card, place a Spell Counter on this card."

He paused, his smile deepening.

"Magic counters, up to three can be placed."

As soon as the words were spoken, a semi-transparent counting dial appeared above the phantom of the library, and the first point of light quietly lit up.

"then--"

You Chen drew another card from his hand and placed it on the duel disk.

"I Normal Summon—[Iron Knight Giafrid] from my hand!"

A black and gold figure descended from the sky, landing steadily on the field. It was a warrior clad in heavy armor, the metal armor reflecting a cold light under the lamplight, a long sword held horizontally across his chest.

【Kia Fried, the Iron Knight】

Earth Attribute/Four-Star/Warrior Race

Attack: 1800 / Defense: 1600

The moth glanced at it and chuckled.

"Chirp chirp chirp! Another small fry!" He pointed at the knight, his tone full of contempt. "1800 attack? In front of my 3500 Great Moth, it's not even dust!"

"No matter how many more of these kinds of people you recruit, they'll just be a few more cannon fodder!"

He crossed his arms and looked down at You Chen.

"Like an insect trapped in my spiderweb, no matter how much it struggles, it's all in vain! Chirp chirp chirp!"

You Chen raised one hand and gently covered the lower half of his face.

But the smile couldn't be hidden; it spilled out from the corners of his eyes and brows.

"Hahaha……"

He finally burst out laughing, and the laughter grew louder and louder, filled with undisguised joy.

"Even now, can't you see it?"

He lowered his hand, looked directly at Yu'e, and his eyes held a hint of genuine confusion.

"I can't believe someone like you is the All-Day Champion."

He spoke frankly and openly, without any attempt to hide anything.

Yu'e's face instantly darkened.

"What did you say?!"

His voice became shrill, and the smile on his face vanished, replaced by shame and anger at having his sore spot touched.

"You mere one-star nobody dares to look down on me, the All-Day Champion?!"

He suddenly took a step forward, his finger almost poking You Chen's face.

"What gives you the right?!"

You Chen did not retreat, nor did he avoid the finger.

He simply looked at Yu'e calmly, the smile on his lips never fading.

"Soon! You'll find out why I'm so great."

He looked away and pulled out another card.

"Activate the Spell Card from your hand—[Foolish Burial]!"

"You can only activate one of these cards per turn. Send one Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to the Graveyard."

He drew a card from his deck, showed it to everyone, and then sent it to the graveyard.

[Royal Magic Library] Magic Counter x2!

"The one I've chosen to send to the cemetery is—[Butterfly Dagger - Echo]!"

On the counter above the library, the second dot of light lit up.

The insect-moth frowned, staring at the card that had been sent to the graveyard. Butterfly Dagger? An equipment card? Why would he send this?

Before he could even sort out his thoughts, You Chen had already played the next card.

"Activate the quick-attack spell—[Grand and Mighty]!"

"Select one Equip Spell Card from your Graveyard and one monster on the field that can be the correct target of that card, and equip that Equip Card to that monster! The Equip Spell Card equipped by this effect is destroyed during the End Phase!"

He pointed with his finger, his voice strong and clear.

"I choose the [Butterfly Dagger - Echo] from the graveyard and equip it to [Iron Knight Gia Fried] on the field!"

A streak of light rose from the cemetery, transforming into a dazzling, exquisite short sword, which fell into the hands of the Iron Knight.

[Royal Magic Library] Magic Counter x3!

All three magic tokens have been collected.

However, the very next second after the equipment was completed—