Reverse Lockdown!
In the blink of an eye, the Magic Canceller and Artificial Human Soga, which had just formed a lockdown formation on Yugen's field, were now on Ameluda's field. Although there was no Angel O7, Ameluda still had Giant Brain Demon on the field, capable of nullifying all Light Attribute monster effects.
"Pioneer's Envoy is Light Attribute, and Silent Magician is also Light Attribute... If the deck is Chaos-themed, then at least half of the monsters in the deck must be Light Attribute."
Keihei seemed to be starting to worry about Yugen.
"In that case, isn't it..."
"Hmph." Kaiba remained calm, "Just watch."
Saying this, he shifted his gaze from Ameluda to Yugen.
You aren't the kind of duelist who would be helpless in a situation like this, are you?
"So this is 'returning fire with fire,' as expected of a legendary duelist, that's really something..." Yugen chuckled lightly, "It's quite a headache now."
"Is that so?"
Ameluda also smiled.
"I don't see any sign of you having a headache."
"I really do find it tricky." Yugen smiled, "My turn, draw card."
Yugen drew a card, quickly glanced at his hand, appearing to be strategizing.
"Magic Traps and Light Attribute effects are locked... It's really a tough situation. Hmm... As expected, I'll have to use 'that move.'
"Hmm?" Ameluda frowned.
This "you forced me to use my trump card" vibe, what's going on?
"Well then, let's go." Yugen drew a card from his hand, "I sacrifice 'Magic Canceller' and 'Giant Brain Monster' on Mr. Ameluda's field to Special Summon this powerful monster on your field!
Awakened from the abyss of lava, the power of destruction and rebirth—
—Level eight, Lava Demon God!"
Ameluda's eyelid twitched.
Using my monster as a sacrifice...
The lava rolled down, and both the Canceller and Giant Brain Monster on the field vanished. A giant hand emerged from the swirling lava, followed by a massive burning body, like a small mountain, appearing on Ameluda's field.
[Lava Demon God, Attack Power 3000]
The moment before, Keihei, who was worried for Yugen, couldn't help but gape.
Uh, this...
Demon and Trap Double Seal? Effects can't be activated?
No big deal.
Just eat them up.
A trapped Ameluda looked at the huge silly creature on his field and twitched a bit.
But he quickly forced a smile.
"Ahaha... What a funny way to clear the field..."
Indeed, for a legendary duelist, he has a stable mindset.
"Indeed, this way the Magic Trap Lock is completely resolved," Ameluda said, "but this way, I also gained a monster with the equivalent stats of a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which is a huge risk."
Indeed, Lava Demon God's Attack Power is 3000 and Defense Power is 2500, which is exactly the same as a Blue-Eyes White Dragon. It's fitting to say it has Blue-Eyes White Dragon-level power.
But Yugen smiled, "He is my soul, my trump card. As long as I need him, he will naturally return to my side."
He waved his hand as he spoke.
"Alright, once you're full, come back."
Lava Demon God grunted vaguely, then took large steps, huffing and puffing, and crossed the field back to Yugen's side.
Ameluda: "???"
Wait, are you kidding me? Can you do that?
You let my monster eat and clean up, pat its butt, and leave? Did you come here just for a buffet?
Immediately after, he was further shocked to see that even the Artificial Human Soga on the field also patted its butt and silently followed behind the Lava Demon God, defecting back to the other side.
"See? That's the bond between me and my monster." Yugen said confidently, "The First Generation Duel King once said that the power of bonds can bring miracles in a duel."
Ameluda pondered. This sounds a bit like flowery nonsensical talk...
But he soon noticed the card image Yugen silently inserted into the back field.
Magic Card - Owner's Mark.
"Control of all monsters on the field returns to the original holder."
"I see." Ameluda finally understood, "So the original holders of Lava Demon God and the Artificial Human are you, so control reverts?"
With the return of Lava Demon God, the cage trapping Ameluda also disappeared. However, he looked to the other side, while Lava Demon God returned to the opposing field, the opponent didn't end up trapped like himself.
So this goofy giant is quite smart. The implication is it only imprisons the opponent, huh?
"Amazing!" Keihei genuinely admired, "Instantly breaking Ameluda's formidable lockdown formation, and his four monsters were immediately reduced to just one.
With this, as long as he launches a full attack this turn, Yugen will win, an amazing comeback, brother! Brilliant!"
"Hmph, not bad." Kaiba said, though he also smiled approvingly.
"Battle." Yugen said, "First, Lava Demon God attacks 'Jigangtis.'
Lava Demon God's punch landed, and Jigangtis shattered under the fiery impact.
[Ameluda, LP 3300→LP 2200]
When Jigangtis is sent to the graveyard by battle destruction, all Magic Trap Cards on the field are destroyed. But now both sides' back fields are empty, so it doesn't matter.
"Artificial Human - Telekinesis Intimidator's direct attack!"
The Artificial Human crossed its palms, and an energy ball of telekinesis gathered in its palms, transforming into a shock cannon shooting forth with electric currents.
"Yugen won!" Keihei said.
"Not yet." Ameluda smiled, "I'm also quite a tough opponent.
The effect of the 'Demon-shaped Pestle' in my hand, this card can be Special Summoned from the hand during either your or your opponent's Battle Step, allowing me to recover 1000 Life Points!"
He revealed that card.
"Special Summon 'Demon-shaped Pestle!'"
[Demon-shaped Pestle, Defense Power 1300]
[Ameluda, LP 2200→LP 3200]
The telekinetic impact shattered the Demon-shaped Pestle into fragments, but before its demise, it had already restored a bit of Ameluda's Life Points. This way, the lethal combo from Yugen only inflicted a non-threatening 100 damage on him.
"What a pity, just a little bit more." Ameluda smiled.
"Indeed... So, the Battle Phase ends." Yugen said, "Activate the Magic Card 'Upper-Level Draw,' sacrificing a Level 8 or higher monster to draw two cards from the deck.
I sacrifice 'Lava Demon God' to draw two cards."
Lava Demon God's form dissolved into flames, and Yugen subsequently drew cards from the deck.
Ameluda narrowed his eyes.
Who was just talking about a trump card and soul?
Is this how you treat your soul?
After drawing cards, he then revealed another card from his hand: "Equipment Magic 'Computer Amplifier,' equipping to 'Artificial Human - Telekinesis Intimidator.'
This way, my Trap Cards won't be affected by Soga's Trap Lock effect."
Ameluda frowned, "So I can't use Traps anymore?"
"Seems like it." Yugen smiled, drawing a few more cards from his hand.
"Then I set three cards in the back field and end the turn."