"No wonder it's the duel between the two strongest of the new generation."
Asuka leaned against the railing of the high platform, staring intently at the two on stage.
"Such an intense clash right from the start, and it's still completely unclear which way the scales of victory will tip..."
"Not only that, but both of their progress this semester has been astounding, hasn't it?"
It was Marufuji Ryo speaking from behind her.
"Really?" Asuka turned her head.
"Yeah. I dueled Yuki Judai once." Marufuji Ryo nodded, "At that time, I already realized he was something special. But even I didn't expect that from then until now, in just one semester, he would improve so amazingly."
"Even Caesar thinks so..." Asuka murmured.
"But Yugen is the same, isn't he? Truly a terrifyingly potential Duelist." Marufuji Ryo said.
"Yes." Asuka mused for a moment and said, "These two... I think they might have a mutually beneficial relationship."
She didn't continue to speak but suddenly had a premonition.
This was the first time Judai and Yugen faced off in such an official and important duel arena.
Through this duel, it wouldn't be surprising if both took another step forward.
"My turn, draw." Yugen said, "Activate the Magic Card 'Pot of Magic Book,' both sides draw three cards from their card deck." (Original Card)
Judai drew his cards from the deck, chuckling lightly: "Are you sure it's okay to let me draw? I'm pretty confident when it comes to drawing."
Yugen also smiled.
"Just like you said, this duel requires our full effort. It's not just about determining a winner; for me, it's also about testing my limits."
"I see." Judai laughed, "Are you challenging me to a draw? Alright, I'll accept this challenge!"
"Draw!" x2
Both sides drew cards from their decks simultaneously.
Then both revealed a slight smile.
This duel was more about verifying his Destiny Power level for Yugen than victory itself. Being able to maintain consistent performance against Judai is a necessary step toward joining the ranks of the top Duelists in the future.
And now, with persistent training and the blessing of the Elves, his performance was rather satisfactory.
"Here I come, Judai."
"Oh, come at me!" Judai was full of fighting spirit.
"I remove the Dark Attribute 'Chaos Wizard' in my graveyard and the Light Attribute 'Blade Knight' I blindly threw from the deck out of play!"
Yugen raised a card in his hand.
"With the sacrifice of the Light and Dark souls to the Chaos Field, I call upon the legendary Warrior to descend!"
A beam of light and a beam of darkness dispersed in the vortex of chaos, countless particles danced, transforming into majestic armor and a blade of light and dark, as if descending from the very creation of chaos.
"Heaven and Earth open! The legendary warrior—
——Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, summoned!"
"Finally, it's here!" Judai's eyes seemed to burn with intense flames, "The legendary warrior! Splitting the skies with style!"
[Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, Attack Power 3000]
"Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, activate effect." Yugen said, "Once per turn, at the cost of giving up my turn's attack, I remove one monster on the opponent's field from play.
Remove 'Elemental Hero Flame Wingman'!
Chaos Dimension Slash!"
The Chaos Warrior raised his sword, a blade beyond space and time. The stirring Sword Qi, accompanied by the tearing of space, seemed to rip open a long, narrow wound on the space itself, heading straight for Flame Wingman's position.
"Then activate the Cover Card, Speed Attack Magic 'Fusion Dispel'!" Judai said, "Dispel the fusion of 'Elemental Hero Flame Wingman' on the field, and Special Summon the Fusion Material monsters in the graveyard!
Return, Wingman! Blast Lady!"
The body of Flame Wingman divided in two, reverting to the guise of the Model Worker Couple, retreating to the left and right. The domineering Dimensional Rift sliced through between the two, extending all the way to the horizon.
The Model Worker Couple adopted a Defense position.
[Elemental Hero Wingman, Defense Power 1000]
[Elemental Hero Blazing Lady, Defense Power 800]
"With this, Chaos Dimension Slash has lost its target and goes to waste." Judai laughed, "And with that, the Chaos Warrior can't attack this turn having used its effect."
The renowned commentator Mitsuzawa couldn't help but praise, "Impressive. By using Fusion Dispel, he avoided the most powerful effect of the Chaos Warrior and simultaneously sealed its attack..."
"Then I flip the monster covered on the field."
Yugen raised his hand, and the covered monster on the field flipped over.
"The monster I covered on the field is... Mask of Darkness!"
[Mask of Darkness, Attack Power 900]
"When Mask of Darkness is flipped, select one Trap Card from your graveyard and add it to your hand."
Yugen smiled slightly, drawing out the Trap Card ejected from the graveyard, displaying it briefly.
"Therefore, I'll recover this card... Continuous Trap 'Fusion Forbidden Area.'
The crowd: "!"
The audience couldn't help but gasp.
That thing again!
The onlookers all seemed to empathize, their fists clenching. The card that Judai worked so hard to eliminate was recovered in the blink of an eye...
"Haha, it seems Yugen isn't going to let me off so easily."
But contrary to everyone else, Judai was still full of fighting spirit.
"But I also have a countermeasure here—
——Activate Cover Card, Trap Card 'Spiritual Breakdown'!"
"Nani!!?"
The audience was even more surprised, standing up from their seats one by one.
Wait...
Jellyfish Head, why does your card deck have an opponent's card?
Isn't this the Master of the Yellow Robe's Trap?
"Spiritual Breakdown, declare a card name. If that card exists in the opponent's hand, they must discard it.
If not, I randomly discard a card from my hand."
Judai paused, smiling.
"Of course, I will declare—
——Fusion Forbidden Area!"
"Oh no, what a misfortune, I just happen to have this card in my hand."
Yugen feigned regret, revealing the Trap he just recovered before sending it to the graveyard.
Judai cooperatively made a "V" sign, looking very pleased: "Lucky, I just happened to guess right! So please, Yugen, discard this card."
The onlookers: "......"
Wait, are you two performing a duet here?
Both of them started by pulling out a "Take Over 5," and now Judai suddenly pulled out the opponent's Trap. Watching from the sidelines, the crowd suddenly felt like they were watching senior disciples testing each other's moves...
"It wasn't an illusion after all." Marufuji Ryo crossed his arms, smiling, "That Yuki Judai has changed quite a bit compared to before."
"Hmm..."
Asuka nodded, her expression somewhat peculiar.
Just not sure whether this is a good thing or not...