Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: The Path of Evolution

Chapter 141 Black Garden

Although Haputo Daishin was saved, its equipment cards were not so lucky.

The Great Sun Material was shattered by the power of the Black Rose Dragon and disappeared from the duel arena.

For Kanpaku, this was no big deal, since all of Daishin equipment had the effect of searching for their own family's magic when sending items to the grave.

"The effect of the Graveyard Sun Material allows me to add one Sun Fragment from my Deck to my hand."

"Activate the field spell, Black Garden."

The blue vines grew violently, spreading from under Izayoi Aki's feet and wreaking havoc throughout the dueling arena, transforming into a massive cage of thorns.

The round ended peacefully in this way.

My turn is over.

Guan Bai looked up, but the sunlight was obscured by the green vines, and all he could see were the clouds peeking through the gaps.

One of the field spell cards he least wanted to see right now was Black Garden!

If I could choose the scene where I want to see it, I would prefer it to be on my own field, using the Rozen Maiden effect to search for it.

It's not that this card was particularly strong during the 5DS era.

As someone who prefers high attack power, he simply dislikes the effects of blocking grids or reducing attack power.

The key issue is that he didn't get to use any of the three wind cards he played, which is quite embarrassing.

My right hand, give me some strength!

"My turn, draw a card."

Guan Bai glanced at the card he had drawn; it wasn't Whirlwind.

It seems we won't be able to eliminate the Black Garden this round.

Well, it's not like we can't fight.

With a wave of his right hand, Guan Bai ended the first main phase.

"Entering battle phase, Haputo the Great Sun, direct attack!"

He pointed in Izayoi Aki's direction and gave the order to attack.

Haputo Daishin raised his arms, and a pair of mechanical arms gathered a large amount of golden light, which bombarded Izayoi's body.

A painful sensation spread through her body, shooting straight into Aki's brain like an electric current.

[Izayoi Aki LP: 4000→2200]

Guan Bai controlled his power very well.

The damage was controlled to a level that would cause Izayoi Aki pain, but would not affect her normal dueling.

It wasn't that Guan Bai wanted to show mercy.

The main reason is that with so many viewers watching, if I go too far, I'll easily be ridiculed by everyone.

"Main Phase Two"

"Normal Summon: Great Sun Prism Pillar"

Colorful rainbows descended from the sky, like a path to heaven extending from paradise.

An obelisk-like angel descended from the sky, its platinum body radiating light through the rainbow glow, as if draped in a celestial robe.

【Great Sun Prism】

[Effects/Adjustments]

[Angel/Light]

[Four-star] 1500/1500→750/1500

"The effect of Black Garden is activated when a monster is Normal or Special Summoned face-up, except through the effect of this card."

"The attack power of those monsters is halved, and then the controller Special Summons a Rose Token to the opponent's field."

"And these rose derivatives will not be destroyed in battle." (Animation effect)

Rose derivatives

[Two-star] 800/800

"I use the fourth-level Haputo Sun, plus the fourth-level Sun Prism Pillar to adjust the stars."

"Synchronization Summon, Epsilon the Great Sun!"

The ethereal divine melody swirled and spiraled downwards among the golden clouds.

In the divine light, the golden body of the mechanical god was outlined.

Its silver-white body is adorned with gold decorations, and its huge mechanical wings emit a faint glow, with a golden halo making it both magnificent and sacred.

【Epsilon Grand Sun】

【Effect/Synchronization】

[Angel/Light]

[Eight Stars] 2800/1200

"The Black Garden effect halves the attack power of Epsilon Sun."

He quickly pressed the button in the graveyard, activating the effects of the graveyard cards.

"Then if I follow the chain, the effect will also be activated."

"I activate the effect of the Great Sun Ridge in the graveyard."

Chain stores can achieve success even if they are latecomers.

"I will equip the Great Sun Pillar, which was sent to the graveyard, with 500 Life Points!"

[Kanpaku LP: 4000 → 3500]

The Great Sun Prism Pillar disintegrated and reformed, transforming into an illusory halo that merged into the Divine Ring behind Epsilon, becoming part of its power.

Immediately afterwards, the vines that formed a dense web around the Black Garden shot out like arrows, wrapping around Epsilon's entire body!

Invisible energy flows from the body of the sun, into the garden, and becomes nourishment for a new flower.

【Epsilon Grand Sun】

[Eight Stars] 2800/1200 → 1400/1200

Rose derivatives

[Two-star] 800/800

Aki looked around with satisfaction, a rare smile appearing on her face—a cruel smile.

"No matter what kind of monster you summon, it will be imprisoned in this garden."

"The reason why is that this is a demon garden that blooms by consuming the life force of monsters."

Ah, the Demon Garden, huh?

For some reason, Guan Bai felt like laughing.

It's not that I think the nickname Izayoi Aki gave to the Black Garden is exaggerated.

After all, as a duelist of mental powers, Izayoi is naturally able to communicate with the cards.

Since she said that this black garden is the garden of the demon realm, then it's basically the same.

The main thing is that being able to openly say this title, girl, your chuunibyou level is off the charts!

Beneath these seemingly childish words, Kanpaku saw another layer of meaning.

That is Izayoi Aki's acceptance of her identity as a witch.

As someone who has long been rejected and feared, she has gradually adapted to this state and taken it for granted.

To mistake the imagined version of oneself for one's true self, and to wear a mask created by others.

Instead, they sealed their true selves deep within their hearts.

This is a bad sign.

If this continues, she may develop personality disorder or even schizophrenia.

How miserable.

However, since she is his duel opponent, Guan Bai will not have so many concerns.

Guan Bai didn't show any expression and proceeded directly to the next step.

"I equipped the Great Sun fragment to Epsilon Great Sun."

"Set one card down, and the turn ends."

"My turn, draw a card."

Activate the equipment spell, Rose Imprint, equip it to your Epsilon Sun. (Animation effect, no need to exclude the Plant race in the graveyard)

"That way, I can gain control of it."

"Activate another Equip Spell, equip the treacherous Servant to Epsilon Ōsun."

Kanpaku knew the effects of Servants turning against each other.

When control of an equipped monster is transferred, the controller of the equipped monster will take damage equal to the original attack power of that monster.

It seems that Aki Izayoi is planning a flawless assassination.

Because of the 1000 damage boost from the Great Sun Pillar's damage steps, Epsilon can deal up to 2400 combat damage.

With the addition of the two Rose derivatives, totaling 1600 combat damage, it's enough to kill Kanpaku!

Even if Guan Bai uses a trap card to avoid the fatal blow in the battle phase, there is still another trap waiting for him.

When it's Kanpaku's turn, the effect of the Rose Imprint will temporarily expire, and the controller of Epsilon will return to his hands.

In this way, Izayoi Aki can use the Servants who have turned against him to burn another 2800!

2400+2800=5200.

Even if Guan Bai still has 4000 base points, they will still be cleared.

Kanpaku guessed that Izayoi Aki would be happy to see the latter situation occur.

She was hoping to use the monster that had been protecting her to solve his own problems!