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

"One last question."

The Great Sun Goddess hovered in mid-air, looking down at You Chen with a sly smile on her lips.

Which equipment card is best suited for the finisher combo of a Warlock deck?

A sly glint flashed in her eyes as she asked the question.

While few know about the core monster card of the Witchcraft deck, some have still studied ancient texts. However, determining its optimal finishing move isn't something that can be learned simply by reading books.

That's a question that only someone who truly understands the gameplay of the Witchcraft deck and has genuinely thought about deck building can answer.

She wanted to see if the boy could still answer the question.

You Chen was stunned for a moment after hearing the question.

Then he laughed.

His smile was tinged with helplessness and nostalgia.

Back in the day, he was also a fan of witchcraft.

That deck has frustrated countless opponents around the world on numerous nights.

"Do you even need to ask?"

He raised his head, looked at the Great Sun Goddess, and spoke with certainty.

"Of course, it's the [Crispy Blade Sword]."

The Great Sun Goddess's eyes widened slightly, clearly finding it somewhat unbelievable.

No, he actually knows?

"The effect of this card is to increase the ATK of the equipped monster by 2000, but the cost is that battle damage inflicted by the equipped monster in battle is shared by both players."

You Chen paused, then his smile deepened.

"And what is the effect of the monster from the Priestess? When not equipped, it grants immunity to combat damage; when equipped, it transfers combat damage to the opponent."

"Combining the two is double the amount of extortion."

He looked at the Great Sun Goddess, his tone resolute and unquestionable.

"This card was specifically designed for the Witchcraft deck."

The words fell.

The alley was quiet for a few seconds.

The Great Sun Goddess floated in mid-air, staring blankly at the boy before her.

A fleeting look of surprise crossed her large, watery eyes, quickly replaced by another emotion.

That was astonishment.

It is appreciation.

Yes—Satisfied.

"You're the one."

She smiled, her eyes crinkling with laughter, a genuine smile from the heart.

"Duelist".

She raised her hand, and a soft golden light appeared in her palm.

The light grew brighter and brighter, gradually coalescing into a complex pattern—an ancient and sacred mark of the contract between the dueling spirits and humans.

A light also shone beneath You Chen's feet.

A six-pointed star magic circle slowly emerged, rotating on the ground and emitting a faint golden halo.

Two beams of light rose simultaneously and converged in mid-air.

The next moment, the contract mark transformed into a stream of light and entered You Chen's chest.

The agreement has been concluded.

The Great Sun Goddess withdrew her hand and nodded in satisfaction.

"Now, I am your Duel Spirit."

You Chen felt the faint connection in his chest and nodded.

But he didn't forget the important matter.

"What about the Witchcraft deck?"

The Great Sun Goddess blinked, a sly look appearing on her face.

"Don't rush."

She floated in front of You Chen, put her hands behind her back, and leaned forward slightly.

"Having me only means you're eligible to acquire the Witchcraft Deck. As for actually getting your hands on it..."

She deliberately dragged out the last syllable.

"You still need to pass the test."

You Chen raised an eyebrow: "What kind of test?"

"You must defeat three opponents." The Great Sun Priestess held up three fingers. "Duelers of the three elements: wind, water, and fire. Moreover, their strength must reach the level of a six-star duelist."

"Only by defeating them can you truly obtain the Witchcraft deck."

You Chen fell silent.

Six stars.

Three different attributes.

He looked down at his newly upgraded three-star identity card and was somewhat speechless.

"Wind, Water, Fire..." he repeated, then sighed, "Looks like getting a deck isn't going to be easy."

He originally thought that everything would be fine once he had the Duel Spirit.

I didn't expect it to be just a matter of being qualified.

But on second thought, it makes sense.

A complete Witchcraft deck would be worth at least tens of millions on the market, or even more. More importantly, there's currently no Witchcraft card pool available – meaning this deck is essentially priceless and unavailable.

Humans and elves have been at odds for so many years, how could they easily trust a human they've just met?

These tests are probably how the Elven race selects partners.

"Alright then." You Chen put his hands behind his head and sighed. "Looks like you'll only be able to be a cheerleader for the time being."

He glanced at the Great Sun Goddess.

"like water off a duck's back."

The Great Sun Goddess was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Who says I'm useless?"

She floated down to You Chen and poked his forehead with her slender white finger.

"I can't help you in a normal duel—after all, Pokémon abilities can't interfere with formal matches."

She paused, a mysterious glint in her eyes.

"But in a dark duel, I can."

You Chen lowered his hand and looked at her.

"A duel in darkness?"

"Yes." The Great Sun Priestess nodded. "In dark duels, there are many methods that transcend the normal rules. Because the opponents are often elves, elves are naturally more advantageous than humans in these duels."

"And that's when," she pointed to herself, "that's when I can help you."

You Chen became interested: "What is your ability?"

The Great Sun Goddess smiled mysteriously.

"Reflective damage".

She floated to You Chen's side, her tone tinged with smugness.

"Each round, I can help you use Counterattack once. It can be triggered whether you are attacked or take effect damage."

"However, there is a limitation—this damage cannot exceed the opponent's health. In other words, if the opponent's health is lower than the damage you have taken, this effect will not work."

She gave an example: "For instance, if the opponent has 2000 HP left, and they attack you directly with a monster that has 2100 attack power, then using counter-damage is useless."

You Chen frowned.

Counter-damage.

This ability is indeed impressive; it can catch opponents off guard by taking them by surprise.

But the fact that he couldn't reverse this restriction made him feel a little regretful.

But upon closer reflection, it's understandable.

If you could instantly kill someone with a counterattack, that would be incredibly overpowered. One ultimate attack per round—who could possibly beat that?

This well-placed limitation actually makes the ability seem real.

As You Chen was pondering this, another question suddenly came to mind.

"Oh, right, there's something else I'd like to ask."

He looked at the Great Sun Goddess with a serious gaze.

"Why do you elves always pick a fight with humans?"

The Great Sun Goddess was stunned.

She blinked, tilted her head to look at You Chen, and her expression became strange.

"??????"

She floated down to You Chen, extended her slender white fingers, pointed to herself, and then pointed in the direction of the convoy in the distance.

"Isn't it—"

Her tone was somewhat speechless.

"Have humans always been at odds with elves?"