This time, the appearance is that of a female Fallen Angel, adorned with pitch-black armor, with dark wings behind her, each feather resembling clouds in the night sky, like the wings of a Fallen Angel.
[Dark Valkyrie, Attack Power 1800]
Under the dual suppression of Magic Elimination and Flashing Magic Mirror, the battle formation reverses in one go!
"Not bad for a Demon God from the same school as the Great Evil God," Yugen murmured to himself.
But Little Lobster was somewhat moved and asked in a deep voice, "How... how do you know?"
He and the Thief King who is the vessel for the Great Evil God Zok originate from the same village, the one sacrificially slaughtered by the Ancient Egyptian royal family for the birth of the Thousand-Year Divine Artifact. But by now, everyone who knew this secret has descended into their graves, and no one should know his origins today.
How does this yellow-clad youth know?
"Well, who knows?" Yugen smiled.
Tragodia: "..."
Speaking of which, he had long felt that this man carried a scent he disliked and found very dangerous.
Similar to the smell of those Divine Artifacts held by the priests back in the day.
Moreover, this man's dueling style was somewhat impenetrable to him. Despite only indirect engagement through puppets, it's already Little Lobster's second encounter with him, yet he's still unable to grasp this man's depths.
Truth be told, three thousand years ago only a few priests with Divine Artifacts knew his background; could this man...
...No, with just that scant information, one shouldn't jump to conclusions about anything.
In any case, whoever they are, as long as they are swept away in the Dark Duel, it's fine.
"Gorgeous Venus has another effect: the Attack Power of all monsters on the field, aside from those of the Angel Race, is reduced by 500 points," Tragodia said. "This effect is continuous and applies without activation, the 'Inhaling Flashing Magic Mirror' cannot nullify it."
[Magic Canceller, Attack Power 1800→Attack Power 1300]
[Light Spirit Master Lena, Attack Power 500→Attack Power 0]
"Go on, Dark Valkyrie! First destroy that disgusting Light Spirit Master!"
The Dark Valkyrie's dark wings expanded, charging at full speed toward the Light Spirit Master! The Light Spirit Master, inherently poor at battles, was instantly split into two.
"Activate Trap Card 'Guardian Defense Wall,'" Yugen said. "Battle damage turns to zero, and draw one card from the deck."
The transparent shield blocks the damage from the dark impact, and Yugen subsequently draws a card from the deck.
"Then it's Gorgeous Venus's attack next," Tragodia said. "Attack the Magic Canceller!"
Gorgeous Venus unleashed its Holy Light cannon, piercing through like silver lightning. The magical machinery was cumulatively exploded into fragments amidst the dispersing electric light.
[Yugen, LP 4000→LP 2500]
Yugen shielded his right hand in front of him, staggering two steps back.
"Hahaha, now that's it, don't fall too quickly," Tragodia snarled. "Otherwise, it would be pointless."
"Next, activate Magic Card 'Temporary Truce,' both players draw one card each from the deck, and until the end of the next turn, all damage becomes zero."
Yugen remained silent, drawing a card as instructed.
"Then cover one card, ending the turn," Tragodia said.
"...My turn, draw a card."
He waved his hand lightly.
"Cover one card on the field. Then, activate Magic Card 'Pot of Greed,' drawing two cards from the deck."
But he immediately played another card from his hand.
"Speed Attack Magic 'Continuous Magic,' discard all cards in hand, replicate the effect of 'Pot of Greed,' drawing two more cards from the deck."
Yugen drew four cards in one go.
"Instantly replenishing the hand, huh," Tragodia said coldly. "But with 'Temporary Truce' in effect, this turn you can't inflict damage—it's futile."
"Futile? Who knows..."
Yugen smiled.
"When Continuous Magic is activated, 'Scholar Spirit' was discarded from hand. When this card is sent to the Graveyard, draw one card from the deck." (Original Card)
Yugen drew another card, leisurely revealing another card from his hand.
"'Deceitful Mage' in hand can be Special Summoned by discarding a card. Discard a card to Special Summon 'Deceitful Mage.'
[Deceitful Mage, Attack Power 2000]
"A self-special-summoning upper-level monster," Tragodia said. "But it too must suffer Venus's effect and lose Attack Power."
[Deceitful Mage, Attack Power 2000→Attack Power 1500]
"Next, I'll use 'Deceitful Mage' as a sacrifice for an upper-level summon," Yugen waved his hand. "The ruler of the sky, embodiment of the storm, descends—
—Wind Emperor Leiza, Summon!"
[Wind Emperor Leiza, Attack Power 2400→Attack Power 1900]
"This time it's an emperor," Tragodia frowned.
When Wind Emperor Leiza is successfully summoned, any card on the field can be returned to the top of the owner's deck," Yugen said. "'Gorgeous Venus' returns to the top of the deck."
The green tornado enveloped Venus, with the giant angel powerless against resistance, retreating in the emperor's storm, flying back to Mizuki's deck top.
"Emperor, I'll remember you," Tragodia said coldly. "The first thing next turn is to resolve you."
"Is that so, but next turn your problem won't be the emperor."
Yugen chuckled. At this moment, a ghostly shadow appeared overhead, emanating a sinister aura.
"Executioner Demon Asura?" Tragodia queried.
"Indeed. The card discarded earlier was 'Executioner Demon Asura,' this turn I can activate Trap Cards from my hand," Yugen said. "Thus, activate Trap Card - Recruitment Order!
Reveal the top card of the opponent's deck, if it's a monster that can be normally summoned, Special Summon to your field!"
Tragodia stiffened.
The top card of his deck, isn't it...
The card from his deck top flew out, with a virtual angel shadow clad in golden armor and white wings floating mid-air.
"Oh, what luck, drawing a card from the Planet Series, quite the remarkable card," Yugen smiled, "Though they have a saying... a true duelist creates his own luck.
Well, excuse me, I'll reluctantly accept it then."
The card flew from Mizuki's deck top to Yugen's hand.
"Come, Planet Series, Gorgeous Venus, descend!!!"
[Gorgeous Venus, Attack Power 2800]
"Oh, oh, oh, robbed Venus from the opponent!" Judai was the first to shout, "Nicely done, Yugen!"
"Yes, yes, the combination of Wind Emperor returning to deck top and Recruitment Order, seizing the opponent's ace in one fell swoop," Keihei was happily excited, "Such an intriguing strategy!"
Intriguing my ass, intriguing.
Tragodia's face darkened... though it's inherently black.
"Very good, very good... even snatched my Venus, very well, lad," Tragodia said deeply. "You're the first to dare breach my limits so persistently."
"Hahaha, that's too kind," Yugen replied modestly.
Tragodia: "..."
Does the bastard even think this is praise?
"Gorgeous Venus, attack 'Dark Valkyrie,'" Yugen said.
Holy light gathered upon Venus's magic staff, the beam of destruction piercing through space as if penetrating!
"Dare defy me to this extent, be prepared to handle God's wrath.
Activate Trap—
—Divine Protective Shield - Reflective Mirror Power!"