Duels should be played with a smile.

With Leo's declaration, BlueAngle's heart sank to the bottom of the sea...

She still had a tomb deity in her hand, but unfortunately, she was the last one to use it.

However, she still held a glimmer of hope. Her opponent had used Grave Finger and Sword Finger in succession and discarded another card from his hand. Now he was empty-handed, so even if he successfully launched an attack, the field wouldn't be too big... There was still a chance!

But Leo seemed to read her mind.

Do you think you still have a chance?

"How naive!"

The Divine Flame Dragon unleashed a blazing inferno, and beneath its wings, the figure of another colossal dragon appeared.

"The effect of Divine Flame Dragon! Return Tragic Actor and Albus's Fallen Child from the graveyard to the deck!"

"Fusion Summon! LV8! Fill time with lies, replace truth with pretense! Descend!"

"【The Crimson Dragon in Disguise】!"

Large patches of different colors are distributed on its body in various shapes, with striking white accents amidst the red and black tones. The disguised dragon's body resembles a clown wandering the streets of Gotham City, full of comical charm.

Beneath the surface of the comical scene lies a deadly danger.

"The effect of the Disguised Dragon is that as long as this Fusion Summoned card is in the Monster Zone, your opponent must pay 600 LP each time before activating the card's effect!"

The red and black colors on her wings gradually fell off, leaving only endless black. The falling colors formed a strange cage around BlueAngle, sealing her inside.

BlueAngle felt a long-lost sense of fear.

That was a feeling of helplessness, a feeling of loneliness, the opportunity that led me to become a virtual streamer, and a time I've always been unwilling to recall—a time that wasn't exactly pleasant.

“You are afraid,” Leo said with certainty. “This is the price you pay for deceiving the world… Perhaps you didn’t pay any price before, but now, I will use the Dragon of Disguise to weave layers of cages for you…”

"When you are freed from the cage, all that is left is your truest self."

Some of the riddles left the onlookers in the distance and the viewers in the live stream somewhat confused, with the chat filled with "?". However, BlueAngle understood them.

PlayMaker, who was keeping a close eye on the situation, understood, but he was too busy using the Code Talker deck and Fireproof Dragon to fight back against his opponent to get away and help in time.

His opponent was a graceful and elegant noblewoman with a thousand charms and amazing allure, but PlayMaker only thought about punching her to death as soon as possible and then rushing to her rescue.

In the first round, use the U-lock to block the opponent as much as possible. Even if the opponent manages to break through, they probably won't be able to create anything decent. Then, in the third round, use the Fireproof Dragon as a link material to summon a 7300 Access, and with a bunch of Code Talkers as bullets, that's enough to win this duel!

PlayMaker, focused to the extreme, completely ignored his opponent's ramblings such as "You are thirsty, you are yearning, you know pain yet still retain innocence, I like you very much" and "Come into my arms, release the thirst and desire in your heart, and together we will possess everything we want."

All he wants to do is punch and win.

Women only slow him down, especially women who talk nonsense and are rambling on... Although this woman fits the general human aesthetic from every angle, he is different.

When he looks at a woman, he never cares whether she is pretty or not.

It's a little embarrassing to say... but most women aren't as pretty as him in women's clothing—I solemnly declare that the reason I came to this conclusion is simply because of a silly face-swapping experiment by AI in the past. As the esteemed PlayMaker, I have absolutely never, and will never, ever engage in any cross-dressing behavior!

……

"C2, the effect of losing the mark, search for [Treasure Guardian Demon - Gite]!"

"C1, Tragic Actor effect, search for [Guidance Albe of the Death Prison Village]!"

With two cards added to his hand, Leo looked at BlueAngle again: "I have to say, you did cause me a little trouble... but it was just a little trouble."

"Because of my foresight... or rather, my sudden inspiration, your attempts to hinder me did not have a very good effect."

"Normal Summon [Arubo the Guide of the Dead Prison], and search your Deck for 1 [Brand] Spell/Trap based on his effect."

"I searched for 【Branded Theater City Despair Death Prison Village】!"

The power of the Death Prison Village began to spread, making the already somewhat oppressive place even more eerie.

Lai opened his arms as if welcoming something, and looked up slightly ahead: "What is about to unfold is a heavy tragedy!"

"A horrific tragedy!"

"A tragic tragedy of despair!"

"Activate the area magic [Branded Theatre City: Despairing Death Prison Village]!"

An atmosphere of despair permeated the air silently. The magnificent phantom of the castle stood behind Leo, but the grand structure high in the sky did not inspire any desire to look up to it; it only filled those who saw it with despair.

"The effect of 'Imprinted City' allows you to Fusion Summon a Level 8 or higher Fusion Monster by sending its Material Monsters from your hand or field to the Graveyard!"

"I'll use my Aruba and Divine Flame Dragon as inspiration!"

"LV8! Fusion Summon! Descend once more!"

"【The Crimson Dragon in Disguise】!"

The stage is set up, the theater opens, the actors take their places, and the music begins.

The appearance of the second disguised dragon, and the roar it emitted upon its arrival, provided the perfect soundtrack for this desperate drama.

Immediately following was Leo's statement, which carried a strange undertone.

"If... if you were just a little bit luckier, you might still have a tiny sliver of hope in this duel."

"But...it's a pity."

"The odds are far less than one in 60, and you've managed to run into it..."

"I activate the effect of [Equipment Fusion] in my graveyard, draw 1 card!"

Chapter Thirty-Five: What does it mean for a brute to defeat a master?

"Fuse Fusion? You're including this card in your deck? Aren't you worried about it getting stuck in your hand?"

BlueAngle found it hard to believe. Based on Leo's previous actions, she had a general idea that her opponent's deck was a very obvious combo deck, and the most crucial aspect of a combo deck is the draw rate of key cards.

Anyone with a sound mind wouldn't randomly insert a weapon fusion item into the system...

Suddenly, the image of this guy named Leo flashed into her mind—that healthy smile that defied description. BlueAngle thought for a moment, and realized, perhaps, her opponent's mind really wasn't quite right...

"The issue of 'hand lock' is an objective truth in duels," Leo suddenly said, his expression slightly subtle.

"I don't understand what deck synergy is. I only believe in the truth presented before me... And now, the truth is that I only brought one copy of Armor Fusion, and I just happened to draw it when I needed it."

Leo's eyes were full of mockery, which made BlueAngle extremely uneasy.

"It's as if it were destined by heaven that you would be defeated by me today."

"When deciding who goes first, you missed the initiative by a hair's breadth. And just now, your two hand traps did have a significant impact on me, but you just happened to lack that little bit of luck again..."

"You are destined to lose this duel!"

After finishing his casual conversation, Leo randomly drew a card. What the card was didn't matter; all he needed at that moment was an extra hand of cards.

"If you have the effect of [Guardian Cannon Fairy - Kit] in your hand, you can activate this effect if you have a Fusion Monster on your field or in your Graveyard that requires [Albus's Fallen Child] as Fusion Material. Special Summon this card from your hand."

[Dark 4★ Beast 1000 Defense]

Who is the main protagonist of the Abyss worldview? Who is the only designated leader of the Iron Beasts Front? Who is the one who changed the OCG environment and ushered in the era of Beyblades?

Kono Kit!

With just a change of equipment, she can cause trouble in a different place, and none of the trouble she causes will be trivial. If Kit isn't the protagonist, then who is?!

Who else!

Despite bearing the title of "Treasure Guardian Cannon Demon," Kit is still quite restless this time. Just like her current effect, although she has the "Treasure Guardian Cannon Demon" field, her two effects have absolutely nothing to do with the "Treasure Guardian Cannon Demon" title.

Isn't this also a kind of minotaur?

"Gite's effect can only be activated if this card is double-summoned: add 1 [Mark] Spell/Trap Card from your Deck, Graveyard, or Banished to your hand, and then return 1 card from your hand to the bottom of your Deck."

"What I want to search for is [The Mark of Hell]!"

One card in hand becomes two, then back to one; the card just drawn through crafting and fusion is returned to the bottom of the deck.

Leo had no idea what he had just smoked.

"Next... comes the climax of this drama of despair!"

As if in response to Leo's words, the two camouflaged dragons standing like gatekeepers on the left and right sides of the field roared in unison, and branding marks appeared on their bodies, making them look extremely sinister.

"Quick-Play Spell Card [Mark of Hell] activated!"

"Target the monster 'Death's Land' in my Graveyard, Albo, and add it to your hand!"

"After this, the follow-up effects will apply!"

"Send Fusion Material Monsters from your hand or field to the Graveyard to perform a Level 8 or higher Fusion Summon!"

At this point, BlueAngle didn't need Leo's explanation; he already understood what monster this card was meant to fuse with.

"I'm sending Albo from my hand and Gite from the field as materials to the Graveyard!"

"Come down a third time!"

"【The Crimson Dragon in Disguise】!"

The number three is a number with many meanings, and this is reflected in many ways in Yu-Gi-Oh!

The Three Egyptian Gods, the Three Egyptian Gods, the Three Extreme Gods, the Ultimate Dragon formed by the fusion of three Blue-Eyes White Dragons, the Final Dragon formed by the fusion of three Cyber ​​Dragons, and a white album composed of three people... Wait, this is a crossover.

In short, BlueAngle felt incredibly heavy-hearted when she saw the three fake dragons standing together on Leo's field, making a cacophony of noise alongside the actors of the Despair Theater and the clown.

She didn't know if the other party had any way to fuse the three disguised dragons again and summon the evolved strongest disguised dragon or something, but even just three disguised dragons in their normal state were not something an ordinary person could handle.

"Look, look, what a beautiful stage! No matter the disguise, as long as they step onto the stage and stand under the spotlight, those three adorable dragons will use their innate talent to peel away all the layers of disguise from the performers..."

"My meticulous preparations, coupled with your perfect cooperation, have created such a magnificent performance... Now, it's your turn to take the stage."

His somewhat gentlemanly words could not conceal Leo's ferocious appearance, or the even more ferocious dragon. After their initial activity, the three disguised dragons had now curled up and stood quietly on either side of the stage in a defensive posture.

But... no one can ignore their existence.

No one can forget the effect that Leo previously described.

The 600 damage from the disguised dragon might be insignificant compared to the starting 8000 LP, but 1800 LP is a number that can't be afforded many times.

"They're just three disguised dragons! Watch me blast them all apart!" To bolster her courage, BlueAngle inadvertently uttered some remarks that didn't quite fit her suit's design.

"My turn! Draw a card!"

With great confidence, BlueAngle drew a card that embodied all her expectations amidst the anticipation of the crowd.

After playing two hand traps in the last round, her resources weren't very plentiful... Moreover, the presence of three disguised dragons was like a Damocles' sword hanging over her head, or a clock burning with the flames of life.