"I choose Lü Feng from your field, as for the attribute... let's go with Fire."
Suddenly, a blaze ignited around Lü Feng at Judai's side, startling him with some confusion.
"When activating this effect targeted at an opponent's field, you can gain control of that card."
Just like that, Lü Bu, who just vowed allegiance, pulled the reins, leapt forward, and with a twist of his head, jumped to Professor Moushou's field.
"This guy really doesn't mind running around, does he?"
"Well, it's Lü Bu after all... not a surprising Monster at all..."
The classmates wore expressions of complete non-surprise.
"I see, you were already prepared for betrayal?"
"Yes, indeed— in the world, on the battlefield, even allies may suddenly turn on you without warning. This vigilance is essential." Professor Moushou said while brandishing a Monster Card, "Normal Summon, Ancient Warriors - Deceptive Jia Wen."
Ancient Warriors - Deceptive Jia Wen, LV 4, Fire Attribute, Beast Warrior-Type, DEF: 1800.
"Activate the effect of Ancient Warriors - Rebellious Lü Feng on the field."
Judai's expression turned grim.
"Once per turn, destroy the Monster with the highest ATK on the opponent's field!"
Lü Bu swung the massive Heaven-piercing Halberd once more. After a full circle in the air, it struck the Light Giant. Despite having higher ATK than Lü Bu, it still dissipated under its effect.
"Jia Wen's effect, when a card on the opponent's field is destroyed by battle or effect, targets 1 'Ancient Warriors' card in your Graveyard except Ancient Warriors - Deceptive Jia Wen. Add that card to your hand.
I retrieve Ancient Warriors Saga - Deception and Betrayal from the Graveyard into my hand."
He silently retrieved Deception and Betrayal, then pointed toward Judai's field: "Then, activate Jia Wen's effect, targeting 1 Continuous Spell·Trap Card on your field. Send that card to the Graveyard, select two face-up Monsters, until the end of the turn, their ATK becomes halved."
"I send Astral Barrier to the Graveyard, halving the ATK of your Lightning Golem."
Evil Hero Lightning Golem, ATK: 2400→1200.
"Battle, attack your Lightning Golem with Ancient Warriors - Rebellious Lü Feng!"
"If this attack goes through, Judai will lose." John leaned back.
"Wait— activate Quick-Play Spell Card, Feasting Feast!" Judai opened his Set Card, which indeed was the classic Feasting Feast, "Send any number of your Spell·Trap Cards other than this card to the Graveyard to activate. Restore your Life Points by the number of cards sent to the Graveyard by this effect X1000!
I send Neo Space and Mirage of Nightmare to the Graveyard!"
Judai, LP: 1000→3000.
Many people breathed a sigh of relief.
This way, they should be able to hold on.
"Ha, that's not enough, Judai!" Professor Moushou raised a card in his hand, "Activate Yuan's effect."
Yuan?
Zhang Wen Yuan?
Zhang Liao!!
Ancient Warriors - Fearsome Zhang Yuan, LV 6, Fire Attribute, Beast Warrior-Type, ATK 2300.
"Can be activated at the start of the damage step when your Ancient Warriors Monster battles the opponent's face-up Monster. Special Summon this card from your Hand Card, that Monster's ATK decreases by 1000!"
Judai looked at the Lightning Golem, whose ATK had already been halved by the cunning plan, then was frightened by Zhang Liao appearing suddenly on the field, dropping another 1000 ATK, leaving it with almost no fighting strength!
Lightning Golem, ATK: 1200→200.
Lü Bu charged forward with a sneer, splitting the Lightning Golem in two, accompanied by the power of "Heaven-piercing Halberd just for severing god-fathers."
Yuki Judai, LP: 3000→400.
"Phew... just held on! It's lucky Toxic Bubble is in Defense Position; otherwise, Zhang Liao might have slayed it too!"
A classmate expressed relief.
On the other side, Moushou shook his finger and said, "That might not be the case — Yuan's effect. When a card on the opponent's field is destroyed by battle or effect, target 1 card on the opponent's field. Destroy that card!"
He slowly pointed at Toxic Bubble.
Oh no!
"Big brother!" Marufuji Shou and Kenzan exclaimed simultaneously.
This is the end!
Judai's last Set Card from the previous turn was very likely placed there because it wasn't needed, and under these conditions, the probability of winning with a direct attack is very high!
"Judai, well played. I will definitely add a lot of extra points to your report card!" Professor Moushou laughed heartily, feeling very pleased.
Being able to display himself, clearly exhibit his thoughts, and win, it's all too joyful.
"Zhang Yuan direct attack to the opponent—"
"Wait!" At that very moment!
"Activate Trap Card, Hero Visit!"
Huh?
"That card can only be activated during the opponent's Monster attack declaration," Professor Moushou said, stroking his chin in thought, "After activating that card, you allow me to randomly select four cards from your Hand Card. If it's a Monster, Special Summon it; if not, send it to the Graveyard.
Judai, how can you be certain that one of the four cards you draw is a Monster, and how can you be sure I'll definitely pick the Monster from your Hand?"
"I've already thought it through, Professor!" Judai replied excitedly, "Professor, you're right, I've never been concerned about consequences, so from now on, I will truly communicate with my friends.
But—
I will absolutely not believe that my cards, my friends, would betray me!"