Duels should be played with a smile.

"Continuous Spell Card [Deception of the Divine Monument] activated! Each time either you or your opponent activates a Quick-Play Spell Card, this card's effect activates, banishing the top 1 card of your opponent's Deck!"

The divine tree on the gauntlet bloomed once more, and a white-robed man appeared beside the Faceless One, staring intently at his deck, the dagger in his hand ready to strike at any moment.

"Then... come on! You just deduced a pretty good monster for me, so let's try again this time and see if you can guess the monster that will appear next! Second card [Famous Deduction] activated!"

The Faceless One dared not speak easily this time. He recalled the information revealed so far and began to analyze it.

The main deck of the Divine Monument clearly has a large number of Quick-Play Spell Cards, so the monsters are likely to play a supporting role. Moreover, it is very likely that, like the previous two monsters, they are Tuner monsters. Tuner monsters are used to cooperate with the monsters summoned from the Extra Deck to perform various summons, freeing up the Extra Deck space. Then, through the combined effects of other Quick-Play Spell Cards, Extra Deck monsters are summoned, and the Divine Monument Fountain is recycled to form a complete resource cycle system.

So... since there has already been one Demon God, there is a high possibility that there will be other Demon Gods in the future, and among the lower-level Tuner monsters of Demon God, there are all 1-4 stars.

Considering that a 2-star Tuner monster had already appeared, as well as the previous 1-star Orochi and 1-star Stationery Cyberman, Faceless One made his choice.

"I declare myself a 1-star customer!"

The effect was immediately processed, and the first card flipped over was "Pot of Greed," followed by many more Divine Stele Spell Cards, until a monster appeared on the seventh card.

【Cerberus, the Divine Beast】

It is indeed a modifier monster of the Demon God, just as the Faceless One thought, but unfortunately, it is still only 2 stars this time.

"Looks like your reasoning skills aren't up to par. I suggest you watch a few episodes of 'Bleach Elementary School Student' or 'Warrior Man' to learn."

"The effect of [Beast-Bearing God of War "King" XIV] in my hand can be activated by targeting the Machine-Type monster Stationery Cybernetic in my Graveyard, Special Summoning myself, and equipping Stationery Cybernetic to it as an Equip!"

"The Star of Kings has descended!"

[Earth · 8★ · Mechanical · Defense 1600]

The starlight of Leo appeared in the sky of the virtual world. Regulus, also known as Alpha Leonis, shone with a brilliance no less than Alpha Draco.

Unfortunately, as a star, he was no match for Shining, a satellite who was a lightning spirit.

"There is a Level 2 Tuner monster and a Level 8 non-Tuner monster on the field!"

"Knight born of speed, the time for your knighthood has come! Summon the power of the phantom dragon! Bring victory into my hands! Synchro Summon! Shine, Baroness of the Swords—Flowers!"

Reciting a summoning incantation unrelated to the Beast God of War and the Demon God of Destruction, the true light of synergy descended upon the Faceless One, who wore a pained expression!

Her name is [Baroness of Flowers]!

[Wind · 10★ · Warrior · Defense 2400]

I feel incredibly at ease whenever she's on my field!

"For the staff's effect, I'll draw 1, and then activate the Divine Stele Fountain that was just recovered!"

The once-dry spring suddenly gushed forth again, awaiting the arrival of the brave.

This is the new possibility that emerged after the Royal Decree was frozen!

So when will we be able to enter things like the void or the vast universe? (Annoying)

"Quick-Play Spell Card [Sleeping Monument]! Special Summoned again!"

"Black wings, drink from the spring of the divine monument, and descend at the call of the holy staff of the divine monument!"

"Divine Stele Fusion! LV2! [Divine Stele Wing Huki]!"

[Light · 2★ · Angel · Defense 0]

Leyou could have continued summoning Gri to reclaim the Divine Stele Spring, but considering the subsequent actions, he chose to use another Divine Stele Fusion Monster.

Hu Ji can be used to break the opponent's hand once, which is crucial when the opponent has 12 cards in their hand.

"C1 The Deception of the Divine Stele, C2 The Fountain of the Divine Stele, recycle the [Divine Stele of Frozen Curse], [Divine Stele of Slumber], and [Divine Stele of Golden Drops] from the graveyard, draw 3 cards, then banish 1 of your cards!"

It was another resource cycle, but this time my luck wasn't particularly good; none of the three cards I drew were usable.

"I was originally planning to let you draw a few more... but now I have to activate it ahead of schedule."

"Spell Card [Hand Card Annihilation]! Both players discard all cards in their hands! Then draw an equal number of cards!"

Leyou needs to discard the remaining 3 cards, while the other side has a full 12 cards!

The Reincarnation Flame Beast deck has 12 cards, and it's obvious that there are quite a few cards in the graveyard that can activate their effects, not to mention how many hand traps will be drawn from the next 12 cards.

However, with Baroness Flower on the field, Leyou feels particularly at ease right now.

Besides, it's not like only the other side can move.

"The effect of [Phantom Beast Orion Gryphon] in the Graveyard: If it is sent to the Graveyard, Special Summon 1 Level 3 token!"

After changing his hand again, the Faceless One was equally unwilling to be outdone: "Chain your activation, I activate the effect of [Reincarnated Salamander Antelope] in my hand. If a [Reincarnated Salamander] monster other than the same name is sent to the Graveyard, I can summon it from my hand!"

[Flame · 3★ · Electronic World · Defense 1000]

Although the name of the Reincarnated Flame Beast contains the word "beast," it is indeed a native of the electronic world, and the antelope that appears in the virtual world is unusually active.

"The effect of the Antelope allows you to send a [Reincarnated Fire Beast] card, other than the same card, from your Deck to the Graveyard if you successfully summon two [Reincarnated Fire Beasts]!" I'm sending [Reincarnated Fire Beast Falcon] to the Graveyard!

"If the Falcon's effect is sent to the Graveyard, target 1 [Reincarnated Flame Beast] Spell/Trap Card in your Graveyard and Set it to your field!"

"I'm going to set the Counter Trap Card [Roar of the Reincarnated Fire Beast]!"

Developing your own strategy during the opponent's turn is an integral part of modern Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Reincarnation Salamence is no exception. A counter-trap card in the back row is of very high value.

The only drawback is the common drawback of trap cards.

But it doesn't matter! With a counter-trap set up in the first round, the second round will have incredibly solid protection! Plus, with a bunch of resources in the graveyard, isn't that a guaranteed win? The Faceless One thought to himself, smiling.

"You seem quite happy, I almost don't have the heart to interrupt you..." Leyou, in his virtual appearance, couldn't help but smile as well.

"But... I've always had a habit of doing things that make others unhappy when they're happy."

Building one's happiness on the suffering of others—that feeling is hard to describe in detail; all I can say is, those who understand, understand.

"Come on! It's time to see if you're just a casual gamer or a master detective!"

"The third one is a famous mystery! Please advise!"

Chapter 55 The appearance of the ace monster often signifies victory in the duel.

"Master, I now fully understand all the power of the electronic dragon I have mastered. Please impart to me the even more powerful secrets of electronic flow!"

In a dojo in the Hyperdimension, Marufuji Ryo knelt properly on the ground, opposite him was the white-haired master of the dojo.

This is the main training ground for the Cyber ​​Dragon school in the Xyz Dimension. Legend has it that whenever the development of the Cyber ​​Dragon school stagnates, a destined successor will come to this training ground to pave a new path for Cyber ​​Dragon.

After going through a series of trials, Marufuji Ryo finally got the chance to meet the dojo master.

The abbot slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in his somewhat cloudy pupils.

“I know you. You used to be quite famous among duelists as the name ‘Caesar’.”

"It is an honor not to be promoted," Marufuji Ryo replied respectfully.

He was not familiar with the master of this dojo, so he did not speak carelessly.

“I know why you’re here, or rather, most people who come here have similar purposes.”

Marufuji Ryo didn't respond, but his meaning was crystal clear, and his master made a perfectly reasonable move.

The master craftsman reached out and gently pressed down beside him, causing a section of the wooden floor to dent, and a dueling arena surrounded by electronic dragons of various shapes rose up from beneath the floor.

"Come on, let's have a duel to show you the ultimate secrets of Cyber ​​Dragon!"

"I'll take the initiative!"

Possessing a speed beyond his years, the master took the initiative.

Marufuji Ryo frowned. His Cyber ​​Dragon always attacked second, clearing the field in various ways and then overwhelming the opponent to win. Now, his mentor's move to take the initiative made him curious about what kind of development the Cyber ​​Dragon would have.

"Let's use this opening to reveal everything!"

The master skillfully placed a monster that Ryo Marufuji was very familiar with onto the Duel Disk: "I Normal Summon [Cyber ​​Dragon Core], depending on its effect..."

"Activate Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring's effect from your hand, negate your search!"

As a deck that goes second, Ryo Marufuji naturally doesn't hesitate to include a large number of hand traps in the deck.

Interrupted by Ash Blossom, Master showed no surprise; a smug smile of triumph flashed across his aged face.

"You've used up your Ash Blossom Style. Now, I'm going to unleash Cyber ​​Dragon's new generation secret technique!"

"Because Cyber ​​Dragon Core is a Level 2 monster! So I Special Summon 'Satellite Shining Blue Jet Spirit' from my hand!"

"Watch closely! Caesar, this is the ultimate technique of the Cyber ​​Dragon!"

Watching his master unleash a series of seemingly effortless moves, ultimately producing a pancake doll on the field, a question mark slowly appeared above Marufuji Ryo's head.

"Master... your arena is indeed very impressive, but where is your Cyber ​​Dragon?"

"Electronic dragon? The electronic dragon core in the graveyard isn't an electronic dragon?" Master crossed his arms, looking completely unsurprised.

At the end of his line of sight, in the graveyard, lay the very same Cyber ​​Dragon from the beginning. The Cyber ​​Dragon, now an Overload, lay quietly in the graveyard, acting as a spectator.

“I knew you would ask this question, so I must tell you about my journey in building this new generation of electronic dragons.”

Marufuji was somewhat moved by his master's earnest expression. He nodded, calmed down, and waited for his master to continue.

Ten minutes later.

"So, at first I thought Shining was powerful, so I added Shining. Then I felt that having too few Shining would clog my hand, so I added more Shining. Then I felt that having too many Cyber ​​Dragons would affect the deck's performance, so I removed some Cyber ​​Dragons. Then, due to deck synergy, I added some Frogs?"

"In the end, you still felt you needed some escort cards to expand your deck, so you added a lot of hand traps?"

"I understand everything you're saying, but what about the electronic dragon?"

“Inside the cemetery,” the master replied calmly.

"Caesar, you must know that times have changed."

"If CyberDragon and Satellite Shining fight together and win, then it's also CyberDragon's victory!"

If Leyou were here now, he would probably agree with his master's statement.

After all, Liu Shan (A Dou) had fought alongside Zhao Yun at Changban Slope, charging in and out seven times.

……

"I refuse to believe it! I'm declaring 1 star again this time!"

The fearless faceless man thinks he is a professional commentator. A professional commentator should be brave enough to make judgments and stick to his own judgments. He should not be a fickle fence-sitter.

So when the 2-star monster [Phantom Beast Orion Lion] appeared on the Play Field, his face turned green.