Over here, Asuka and Caesar were analyzing and watching the commotion, but they never expected Yugen's next move to almost make them drop their jaws in shock.
"Summon 'Electronic Mutant Dragon'!"
[Electronic Mutant Dragon, Attack Power 0]
"Cyber Dragon?"
Asuka was taken aback, instinctively glancing at Caesar in surprise.
Marufuji Ryo's first reaction was also a bit surprised, but he quickly composed himself: "The treasure of the Electronic School's dojo has always been just the Electronic Ultimate Dragon. Although it's not commonly seen, other cards aren't particularly rare either."
After all, their Electronic Flow Dojo had many disciples. Although only Marufuji Ryo ultimately inherited the Electronic Ultimate Dragon, everyone else in the dojo also used Electronic Flow Card Decks.
It's well known now that Yugen is a hotshot research guru at the Academy and collaborates with two major card printing companies, so it's not surprising that he pulled out an electronic series card.
"Oh, is Yugen planning to use the Electronic Flow?" Judai revealed an expectant look again.
"Not really," Yugen smiled.
Throwing in some meaningless cards or small combos was fine, but mixing several completely unrelated decks was still something he found a bit forced.
Electronic Mutant Dragon was actually a common utility card in the competitive environment back in the day. It had effects such as blocking attacks to forcefully end the battle phase, drawing cards, and graveyard recovery. Its performance was very good, and it felt great to use early on. So, this card was always seen appearing now and then in both mainstream and acrobatic plays.
"Electronic Mutant Dragon's effect: this card can be banished along with another monster on your field to draw two cards from your deck."
Yugen stated.
"I'm removing Electronic Mutant Dragon and the 'Mask of Darkness' on the field to draw two cards."
Golden light appeared on the body of Electronic Mutant Dragon, enveloping itself and the Mask of Darkness, both dissolving into light.
Yugen then drew two cards and revealed one of them.
"Then, the effect of 'Candy Clown' from my hand, allowing it to be special summoned directly."
[Candy Clown, Attack Power 0]
"Then I sacrifice the Mage Race's Candy Clown as a tribute..."
The clown dissolved into light, and a white, transparent magic array appeared on the ground.
"Bearer of hope, wing of silence, Light Magician, appear—
—True Silent Magician, summon!"
A storm of light magic power, the white-robed mage emerged from the radiant whirlwind, with their slender snow-white legs occasionally visible beneath the swirling robe of the hurricane. The vortex of magic gathered into the pure white staff.
[True Silent Magician, Attack Power 1000]
"In a single turn, so many aces appear back-to-back." Judai chuckled.
"Silent Magician's attack power increases by my hand count x500," declared Yugen, "I have three cards left in hand, so its attack power increases by 1500 points."
[True Silent Magician, Attack Power 1000 → Attack Power 2500]
"Silent Magician, attack 'Elemental Hero Wingman'!
Silent Magic Burst!"
A milky white magic light bullet exploded downwards, and Wingman was immediately blasted into fragments, dissipating in the white light.
"Then, cover three cards in the back row, turn ends."
[True Silent Magician, Attack Power 2500 → Attack Power 1000]
"Rather than attack power, is the focus on back row resistance? Such a Yugen-styled choice." Judai remarked.
"Alright, then I can't lose either!
My turn, draw!"
Judai drew a card, then picked one from his hand.
"I'll activate a card from my hand—
—Magic Card 'R-Justice Judgment'!
Depending on the number of 'Elemental Heroes' on one's field, you can destroy any magic or trap card on the field."
"Nice one!" Sho Marufuji said, "Considering Yugen as an opponent, the biggest threat is indeed the back row..."
"Indeed." Mitsuzawa smiled, "But, will it be that easy to get through?"
Yugen said, "Then I'll activate the effect of 'True Silent Magician,' once per turn, to negate and destroy the activation of a magic.
Negating and destroying the 'R-Justice Judgment.'"
The silent magic staff raised, and the spell whispered soundlessly. The magic effect was quickly restrained, exploding into light particles and vanishing under the white glow.
"Haha, it's not that easy, huh." Judai laughed, "Then I'll continue with Magic Card 'Horse Bone's Price,' sending monsters on the field other than effect monsters to the graveyard to draw two cards.
I'll send 'Elemental Hero Blazing Lady' to the graveyard, and draw two cards."
Judai drew two cards.
"Then at this moment, chain 'Horse Bone's Price' with Cover Card, Continuous Trap 'Free Ride'!" Yugen said, "Activates when the opponent draws cards outside the draw phase.
Afterwards, every time the opponent draws cards outside the draw phase, I can also draw two cards from my deck."
Though an underappreciated card in the physical card environment, Yugen had discovered during the last trial that in this animation world full of filtered draws and card replenishment, it was surprisingly powerful.
Just as expected, Judai immediately revealed another hand card.
"Activate Magic Card 'Hero's Legacy,' with two or more four-star or higher 'Heroes' in my graveyard, draw three cards from the deck!" (Original game effect)
The most powerful sustain divine artifact in the original heroes. Yugen was unceremonious, waving his hand to follow up: "Then, Free Ride's effect, when the opponent draws from the deck outside of the draw phase, I draw two cards as well."
Judai continued: "I normal summon 'Elemental Hero Bubbleman'!"
[Elemental Hero Bubbleman, Attack Power 800]
"Hm?" Yugen raised an eyebrow.
Your Bubbleman was sent to the graveyard, wasn't it?
Or...
Apparently seeing through his confusion, Judai chuckled, saying: "Remember over a meal once, Yugen, you said my Bubbleman was probably underestimated, actually a very strong hero.
After hearing all your analysis of various scenarios, the more I thought about it, the more I felt you were right, so now I'm carrying two more..."
Yugen took a deep breath.
Great guy, I just said it casually, and you actually brought a second one?
"Well, but now I have 'Skyscraper' on my field and a Cover Card, so I can't use Bubbleman's effect to draw cards."
Judai said.
"However, I'll continue by activating Speed Attack Magic 'Bubble Chaos' from my hand!" Judai said, "Change one 'Elemental Hero Bubbleman' in Attack Position and one opposing monster in Attack Position to Defense Position!
I'll change Bubbleman and 'Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation' to Defense Position!"
[Elemental Hero Bubbleman, Attack Power 800 → Defense Power 1200]
[Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, Attack Power 3000 → Defense Power 2500]
"Afterwards, when 'Bubbleman' is changed to Defense Position, I can sacrifice it to Special Summon an 'Elemental Hero' from my hand."
Judai said.
"I'll sacrifice 'Elemental Hero Bubbleman' to Special Summon this card from my hand–
–Elemental Hero Golden Blade Hero!"
Waters full of bubbles burst from beneath Bubbleman's feet, and he disappeared into the water. In his place stood a golden Blade Warrior reflecting metallic luster.
[Elemental Hero Golden Blade Hero, Attack Power 2600]
"'Elemental Hero Golden Blade Hero,' attack 'Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation'!" Judai shouted, "And, at this moment, the effect of 'Skyscraper'!
When an Elemental Hero battles a monster with higher attack power, its attack power increases by 1000!"
"Indeed!" Sho Marufuji finally realized, "Skyscraper only says 'battling a monster with higher attack power,' it doesn't specify that the opponent must be in Attack Position.
Though Chaos Warrior was switched to Defense, his Attack Power is still higher than Golden Blade Hero, so Golden Blade Hero's Attack Power will still increase to 3600..."
"Not only that, Golden Blade Hero has the effect of piercing defense monsters." Mitsuzawa noted, "This attack, if successful, will deal significant damage."
"The momentum is impressive. However..."
Yugen waved an arm, and the back-row Cover Card immediately flipped over, emitting dazzling golden light.
"Activate Trap - Magic Tube!"