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"In that case, have you thought of this step? Activate the effect of [Nuclear Provider]. If a face-up Rock-Type monster on your field is sent to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon this card from your hand."

"If this card is successfully Special Summoned, I can add a card with the name of [Nuclear Beast's Steel Core] or [Nuclear Beast's Steel Core] from my deck to my hand, other than [Nuclear Provider], and I add [Nuclear Guardian] to my hand."

Horikita Manabu smiled and began his counterattack as the student council president.

Chapter 142 Jack's Suppression

"I use the Analyzer and the Provider to tune the stars and synchronize the summoning of [Miracle of Magical Salvation - Dragon Stone]."

"Unlock the trap [Crimson Meteor Shower]. This can only be activated if you control a Level 8 or higher Synchro Monster. Banish all monsters on the field except the highest-level monster. Face-up monsters on the field not banished by this effect are unaffected by card effects other than this monster until the end of the turn."

Since there are no water-attribute monsters in Horikita Manabu's graveyard, the Dragon Stone does not have the ability to trap Kang.

"[Crimson Zone]'s effect targets one of your banished Dragon-Type/Dark Synchro Monsters. Special Summon that monster. Return—Abyss."

Although the card's limited once-per-turn effect has been used up, Jack still resurrected Yuan instead of Zang.

"Activate the effect of [Block Dragon], banishing Magic Seeker, Analyzer, and Core Supplier from the Graveyard to Special Summon itself."

Normally summon [Nuclear Guardian], connect the Block Dragon and Guardian to Link Summon [Ancient Artifact - Father's Rod]!

[Ancient Relic Father God Rod (L2) Light] [Angel/Link/Effect ATK: 1500 ↙↘]

"Block Dragon's effect: When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, you can activate this effect: select up to 8 Rock-Type monsters with a total Level of 3 from your Deck and add them to your hand."

"Brick Dragon is Level 8. I add a 2* [Water Realm Secret Stone - Carter Ridge], a 2* [Magic Seeker of Salvation], and a 4* [Rock Belt's Beauties - Xenotime Guitarist] to my hand. Activate Carter Ridge's effect and discard this card from your hand. This turn, in addition to your Normal Summon, you can only summon 1 Earth or Water monster once during your Main Phase."

Normally summon Xenotime Guitarist, then activate the effect of [Magic Seeker]. If you have other Rock-Type monsters on the field, you can Special Summon this card from your hand.

"Activate the Explorer effect during your Main Phase. Reveal 5 cards from the top of your deck, and Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Rock-Type monster other than a Tuner. Return the remaining cards to the bottom of your deck in the order you prefer."

"The effect of Father's Rod can only be activated when the effects of cards other than this card on the field are activated. Select 1 [Ancient Relic] monster from your hand or deck and use it as a Spell Card in your Spell & Trap Zone. The card set by this effect is destroyed during your opponent's next End Phase. I will place [Ancient Relic Death Scythe]."

After turning over five cards, Horikita Manabu smiled.

"Special Summon [Magic Rescue Stone - Dragon Stone] and activate its effect. If this card is successfully Special Summoned by the effect of [Magic Rescue], you can activate this effect. Draw 1 card from your deck."

"Use the Explorer to star-tune the guitarist and Special Summon [Miracle of Magical Salvation - Raptor Stone]."

[Miracle of Magical Rescue—Raptor Stone (6*) Wind] [Rock/Synchronize/Effect ATK:2200 DEF:2800]

"By the effect of Guitarist, if this card is sent to the Graveyard, you can activate this effect by targeting 1 Rock-Type monster in your Graveyard other than this card, and add that monster to your hand. Afterwards, select 1 card from your hand and place it on top of your deck."

"I add Explorer to my hand, then place a card from my hand on top of my deck. Activate the effect of Raptor Stone. This can only be activated during your Main Phase. Flip the top five cards of your deck. Select one Rock-Type monster from among them and Special Summon it in Defense Position. Return the remaining cards to the bottom of your deck in the order you prefer."

After completing the recovery, Horikita Manabu's search must have a guaranteed result, so he successfully summoned Explorer 丅 again.

"Activate the effect of Carter Ridge. If this card is in the Graveyard and you control an EARTH monster or a WATER monster, you can activate this effect. Special Summon this card. If this card Special Summoned by this effect leaves the field, banish it."

Synchro-Tune with Explorer and Carter Ridge to Special Summon [Ancient God Cthugha]. Xyz-Stack Cthugha with Dragon Stone to Xyz Summon [Kageshiki]."

[Mikage Shishi (Level 4)] [Rock/Extreme/Effect ATK:2300 DEF:1800]

"Cthugha's effect: A monster Xyz Summoned using this card on the field as material gains the following effect. If this Xyz Summon succeeds, it is guaranteed to activate: Draw 1 card."

"Activate the effect of [Myokage Shishi], remove 1 Xyz Material, and Special Summon Rock-Type monster from your hand in face-down Defense Position."

"Put down three cards, and the turn ends."

Horikita Manabu: Hand 0, Monster 4, Magic Trap 4, Sp Counter: 2

In the end, the gap between ATK and Horikita was too big, and Manabu Horikita had no choice but to end his turn.

"During my turn, I draw a card. Activate the effect of [Crimson Zone] to Special Summon Zang from the banished zone."

"Open the face card [Sandstorm] to target up to two Spell or Trap Cards on the field, destroying them."

Horikita Manabu selected the Death Scythe he had placed and Jack's continuous trap [Crimson Zone] and activated the cover card.

"By the effect of Crimson Zone, when you control [Dark Crimson Demon Dragon] or a Synchro Monster with that card's name, and your opponent activates a card effect, you can target 1 card on the field, destroy that card, and I destroy your Set Monster. Activate the effect of Abyss to negate Storm."

Jack waved his hand, and the terrifying red lotus dragon raised flames, forming a rival to the storm.

"Open the counter trap, [Magic Rescue Resonance Strike], and you can only activate it when there is a [Magic Rescue] Synchro Monster on your field. The monster's effect is activated, and that activation is negated and destroyed."

The battle over a continuous trap should have ended with Horikita Manabu's victory, but that was not the case.

The final result was that Yuan's effect was negated and destroyed, Horikita Manabu Gai's [Forbidden Pot] was destroyed by the [Crimson Zone], Storm destroyed Gai's Death Scythe, but the [Crimson Zone] remained intact and revived Crimson Demon: Burial from the exclusion zone.

"By the effect of [Soul Resonator], if you control [Dark Crimson Demon Dragon] or a Synchro Monster with that card's name, and a card on your field would be destroyed by its effect, you can banish this card from your Graveyard instead."

Jack explained calmly.

"Death Scythe's effect allows Special Summon from the Graveyard. If this card is successfully Special Summoned during your opponent's turn, this effect is guaranteed. During this turn, your opponent cannot Special Summon monsters from their Extra Deck."

"The effect of the Father's Rod will cover the Raging Sword from the deck."

Horikita Manabu sighed, realizing that he probably wouldn't make it through this round.

"I send the card from my hand to the Graveyard and activate the effect of the Graveyard's [Bone Demon] to Special Summon it."

"Open the face card, [Magic Rescue Smash], and release any number of [Magic Rescue] monsters on your field. Then you can activate it by targeting that number + 1 card on the field, destroying those cards."

As he spoke, Horikita Manabu released the Raptor Stone, destroying the Funeral and Crimson areas on Horikita Manabu's grounds.

Since True Crimson Nova Dragon cannot be destroyed by the opponent's effects, Horikita Manabu is really helpless against it.

"Hmph, in that case, I'll attack the Father's Rod with the True Crimson Nova Dragon. Take it, Burning Soul!"

The Crimson Dragon's claws ignited in flames, and then slammed heavily onto the ground. The terrifying flames fell like a meteorite, then struck the golden figure and the giant club he held. The earth immediately cracked, and a pillar of flame rose into the sky.

Horikita Academy:lp4000→0

The attack power of 6000 instantly cleared Horikita Manabu's LP, declaring the winner of the first round.

"Put a card on the ground and the turn ends."

"During the End Phase, the Set Raging Sword is destroyed. I Special Summon the destroyed Raging Sword. If this card is Special Summoned successfully during your opponent's turn, destroy the [Bone Demon] on your field."

After stabilizing the car body, Horikita Manabu made the final move.

Jack: Hand 0, Monster 1, Trap 0, Sp Counter: 3

In addition to the high-speed indicator, Horikita Manabu left behind three monsters: Death Scythe, Rage Sword, and Myokage Shishi.

Back in the pits, Horikita Manabu handed the race tag directly to Ichinose Honami who had been prepared. Then, Ichinose instantly stepped on full throttle and chased after Jack.

"I'm sorry, I might have been a burden to you."

Horikita Manabu exhaled and walked to Yu Feng's side.

After seeing You Feng's previous performance, Horikita Manabu also realized that this game might have important significance for You Feng.

"That's normal. That guy is one of the best in the field of mounted duels."

You Feng shook his head, not surprised.

Although it seems a bit unreliable, Jack's strength is unquestionable. The people in 5ds are now almost at the maximum level and are probably the most difficult opponents in the academy.

At this moment, Ichinose also caught up with Jack and started a duel.

Chapter 143: Ichinose's Team Deck

"My turn, draw a card."

"Remove one material from [Mikage Shishi], activate its effect, search for a Rock-Type monster, and add a [Primitive Lifeform Nibiru] from your deck to your hand."

The first step Ichinose took was to utilize the resources left by Horikita Manabu. Just like the Cthugha that Horikita Manabu had used before, this Nibiru was given to her by You Feng, and it was indeed terrifying.

"I use three monsters on the field as materials to Link Summon [Dream Shatter Unicorn]. Activate its effect. If this card is successfully Link Summoned, discard a card from your hand and return a card on the field to its owner's deck."

For team considerations, Ichinose used a Soul Axis deck, which was composed of some cards of Yu Feng and Ichinose.

Ichinose threw a card from her hand and pointed it at Crimson Nova Dragon. The dreamy unicorn played an eerie melody, gradually weakening the Crimson Dragon's momentum.

"Activate Grand Soul from your Graveyard. When you control a Level 10 or higher Dragon-Type/Dark Synchro Monster and its effect is activated, you can activate this card by banishing it from your Graveyard. Negate its effect, and 2000 Synchro Monster you control gains ATK until the end of your next turn."

【真红莲新星龙(12星)暗】【龙族/同调/效果 ATK:3500→6000→8000 DEF:3000】

As the terrifying shadow of a giant dragon appeared behind the Nova Dragon, the dragon's momentum became even stronger, breaking free from the dreamy magic sound.

"I Normal Summon [Wild Soul]: When this card is Normal Summoned or Flipped, you can activate this effect and add 1 Spirit Monster other than [Wild Soul] from your Deck to your hand."

"I add [Lucky Soul] to my hand, then activate its effect. I can activate this card by showing it to my opponent, and then summon 1 Spirit Monster from their hand."

Normally summon Lucky Soul, then Xyz-stack the two together to Special Summon [Lava Valley Chain Dragon]!"

"Activate its effect, remove 1 Xyz Material, select card from your deck and send it to the Graveyard. I send [Ouhua Yaoli Tan – Demonic Demon Shiranui Tongue] from your deck to the Graveyard."

"Then, establish a link circuit with the Chain Dragon and the Unicorn. Answer the call of the stars. The brave warrior who protects the starlight will transform into a sword that slashes through darkness and guide miracles. Link Summon, [Astrum, the Knight of the Twin Domes]!"

[Astrum, Knight of the Twin Domes (L4) Light] [Electronic Realm/Link/Effect ATK: 3000 ←↙↘→]

The Star Hero appeared in front of Ichinose with a stern look on his face, holding a sword, and facing the Red Lotus Demon from a distance.

"You are much more presentable than before."

Jack said to Ichinose calmly, feeling the power in Astram that was also not to be underestimated.

"Everyone is making progress, Mr. Jack, but you may not get what you want."

Ichinose responded with a smile, and although there was a hidden meaning behind it, Jack burst out laughing when he heard it.

"Hahahaha, whatever. Isn't that the same strategy you're using now? In that case, I, Jack Atlas, will crush your strategy. Even if I defeat you, it's the same."

Ichinose's expression grew more serious, and he immediately summoned a monster that surprised Jack even more.

"Activate the effect of [Apprentice Magician of Illusion] to Special Summon this card from your hand by discarding 1 card."

"When this card is Normal Summoned or Special Summoned, you can activate this effect. Add 1 Fantasy Demon-Type monster from your deck, except [Illusion Apprentice Magician], to your hand."

[Illusion Apprentice Magician (6*) Dark] [Fantasy Demon/Effect ATK:2000 DEF:1700]

"I add [Diabelzer, Original Sin] to my hand. If there is a [Sin Treasure] card in your or your opponent's Graveyard, I can Special Summon this card from my hand."

[Diabelzer of Original Sin (7*) Light] [Fantasy Demon/Effect ATK:2500 DEF:2000]

"Activate the effect of [Nightmare Crow, Sin of Slumber]. If this card is in the Graveyard and you control a Level 5 or higher Phantasm-Type Monster, you can activate this effect. Set this card on your field. If this card set by this effect leaves the field, banish it."

"Enter the battle phase and use Astram to attack the True Crimson Nova Dragon."

"When your opponent's monster declares an attack, you can activate the effect of Shin Crimson Nova Dragon by targeting that attacking monster. Banish this card on the field, and that attack is negated."

Jack:lp6100→lp3600→lp1600

Afterwards, Jack took the remaining two direct hits from the two monsters on Ichinose's field without changing his expression.

"Put two cards on the ground, and the turn ends."

"True Crimson Nova Dragon's effect activates during the End Phase of a turn in which this card was banished by its own effect. Special Summon this banished card by that effect."

Ichinose Honami: Hand 2, Monster 3, Magic Trap 3, Sp Counter: 4

"My turn, draw a card, and go straight to the battle phase."

Jack launched a powerful attack, intending to crush the annoying White Witch, but he discovered that the dragon on the field didn't move at all.

"As long as the Link Summoned Astram exists in the Monster Zone, it cannot be targeted by the opponent's effects, and the opponent cannot select other monsters as attack targets."

Ichinose's words made Jack frown.

"In that case, I'll put down a card."

"At this time, I activate Diabelzer's effect. While this card is in the Monster Zone, if a Spell or Trap Card is face-down on the field, you can activate this effect by targeting one card each on your and your opponent's fields, destroying those cards. I destroy Nightmare Crow and the face-down card on your field."

"Hmph, what a silly trick. If you control [Crimson Dragon] or a Synchro Monster with that card's name, and a card on your field is destroyed by a card effect, you can banish [Soul Resonator] from your Graveyard instead."

Jack: Hand 0, Monster 1, Trap 1, Sp Counter: 5

"My turn, draw a card."

"Open the face card, [True Crimson Carpet], if there is a Dragon-Type Synchro Monster on the field, activate this by targeting up to two [Resonator] monsters in your Graveyard, and Special Summon them. Come, [Crimson Resonator], [Vision Resonator]."

"When successfully Special Summoned, you can activate this effect by targeting 1 face-up monster on the field. You gain Life Points equal to that monster's ATK."

Jack:lp1600→lp6100

Afterwards, Shuangqiong's attack was once again blocked by the True Crimson Lotus, and Diabelzer destroyed the [Crimson Lotus Resonator].

"Put a card on the ground and the turn ends."

At the end of the phase, the True Red Lotus returns again.

Ichinose Honami: Hand 2, Monster 3, Magic Trap 3, Sp Counter: 6