Chapter 14: The Power of Silent Magician
"Setting two cards, I end my turn." Keith (Marik) wore a confident expression. With a 3200 ATK monster on the field, how could he lose?
There's no freaking way to lose!
At this moment, Marik's real body, stuck to the deck, finally relaxed his expression.
Secretly controlling a subordinate to duel, only to be utterly defeated by the opponent?
That kind of thing doesn't exist!
Just as Marik, hiding within Keith, was feeling smug.
Suddenly, an anomaly occurred.
An intense, passionate BGM began playing within the arcade.
That's right, Yu Miao activated his exclusive skill.
[Miracle Draw!]
"The Passionate Duelist"
This first-generation BGM spread outwards from Yu Miao as the center.
The surrounding atmosphere instantly became very intense and fierce.
"Why is there BGM?" Marik couldn't understand. He cast his gaze towards Yu Miao's Duel Disk.
Guessing in his heart: "Could it be because of that Duel Disk?"
Under the empowerment of the BGM, Yu Miao found his Duel Spirit rising from Level 4 → Level 6!
A full 2-level increase.
What kind of concept is this?
Invincible!
The Level 6 Duel Spirit attribute was burning wildly.
This is...
Cheating? No, it's the precursor to a God Draw.
"A true duelist can draw whatever card they want."
"My turn, Draw!!"
Yu Miao forcefully swiped a card from his deck.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Marik made a constipated expression, genuinely wishing Yu Miao would listen to the nonsense he was saying.
Draw whatever you want?
Do you own Yu-Gi-Oh!?
Unless you learn to cheat using hidden "little devices" like him, it's absolutely impossible!
"I drew it." Yu Miao declared loudly, performing a Normal Summon: "Come forth, Breaker the Magical Warrior~"
Ding~
A magical warrior clad in red armor appeared.
That's right, this monster is the very one that later made Yami Yugi whip Weevil, giving birth to the famous scene "Monsta Cardo"!!
[Breaker the Magical Warrior, 1600 ATK, Spellcaster]
"Breaker the Magical Warrior enters the field, gaining one Spell Counter. Simultaneously, its ATK increases by 300."
[Breaker the Magical Warrior: 1600 → 1900 ATK]
"A 1900 ATK Level 4 monster is indeed not to be underestimated, but it's still far from the Great Maju Garzett's 3200 ATK."
Keith (Marik) breathed a sigh of relief. Did he really think Yu Miao drew some trump card? Was this it?
"Sore wa dou kana." Yu Miao smiled: "Activate Breaker the Magical Warrior's effect. Remove one Spell Counter to destroy one of your Set Cards."
Whoosh!
Breaker the Magical Warrior swung its sharp sword.
A violent wave of magical energy shot out, destroying one of Keith (Marik)'s Set Cards!
It was a Trap Card, Draining shield!
"Tch, it actually has an effect that destroys Spell/Traps." Keith (Marik) said displeased.
But it's fine, he still had one Set Card left.
Moreover, the Great Maju Garzett's ATK towers over all, so there's no need to worry about losing.
Next, something happened beyond Keith (Marik)'s expectations.
Encouraged by the BGM, Yu Miao raised a Monster Card in his hand and shouted:
"This card cannot be Normal Summoned. It can only be Special Summoned by Tributing 1 Spellcaster monster on your field."
Whoosh~
A silver circle of light rose beneath Breaker the Magical Warrior's feet.
"Impossible, it's a Special Summon requiring a Tribute like this?" Keith (Marik)'s expression was one of shock.
"Let the magical sacrifice become the wind of offering, born from the pitch-black silence, come forth, Silent Magician!!"
Boom~
Silver light spread out.
Keith (Marik) was blinded.
When the light dissipated.
With a cool and elegant appearance and a slender figure, the arrogant look of utter disdain on Silent Magician's face was infuriating to behold.
Silent Magician brushed aside the silver hair on her shoulder. Propping her left hand on her slender waist and holding a long staff in her right, she slowly took two steps forward.
[Silent Magician, 1000 ATK, Spellcaster]
"Damn, only 1000 ATK? Duel Monsters isn't about looks, you know." Keith (Marik) said distractedly.
It seemed the Sunlight Boy quite approved of True Silent Magician's appearance.
Secretly gave a like~
The Great Maju Garzett's ATK even surpassed Blue-Eyes White Dragon. This measly 1000 ATK magician monster...
Is nothing but a toy!!
"True Silent Magician is one of the top-tier magicians"
"How could she only have this much ATK?"
Yu Miao smiled, pointing at this tall waifu card, he shouted: "This card's ATK increases by 500 for each card in your hand."
Card of Sanctity allowed both players to draw until they had 6 cards.
Yu Miao's turn continued with a draw, bringing his hand size to 7 cards.
Subtracting Breaker and True Silent Magician herself, he still had 5 cards in hand.
[True Silent Magician: 1000 → 3500 ATK]
"3500 ATK, how is that possible?" Keith (Marik) was utterly stunned.
Just 500 points short of breaking the 4000 ATK barrier!
How could such a monster appear here?
"Oh no, 3500 ATK has already surpassed the Great Maju Garzett!"
Realizing this, the Sunlight Boy's eyeballs instantly became bloodshot.
"Entering the Battle Phase, Silent Magician, crush the opponent." Yu Miao gave the command.
Silent Magician accepted the command. Swinging her magic staff, she aimed at the Great Maju Garzett and shouted: "Silent Burst!"
Boom!
Space seemed to be filled with silver light. Accompanied by the shockwave of magical energy, the entire field shook violently.
"Damn, how can I let you succeed!"
"Opening my last Set Card!"
"Negate Attack!!"
Ding~
A "green" background Quick-Play Spell Card lit up.
In the DM anime, Negate Attack was a Quick-Play Spell Card.
It was only by GX and 5D's that Negate Attack gradually became a Counter Trap Card.
"Hahaha, Negate Attack can negate your monster's attack!"
Keith (Marik) could almost imagine Yu Miao's furious and flustered appearance.
However.
"You know nothing of a Magician's power." Yu Miao swung his arm, explaining loudly: "Once per turn, when a Spell Card is activated: You can negate that activation. Silent Magician can negate that activation."
Zzzzt.
A bolt of lightning caused "Negate Attack" to start failing.
Simultaneously, the attack finally landed on the Great Maju Garzett.
Boom~
After the shockwave dissipated, the Great Maju Garzett was blasted to pieces.
Keith (Marik) lay motionless on the ground, playing dead.
[Keith (Marik): 0 LP]
Winner: Yu Miao!
[Duel Victory. Obtained Character EXP * 2000.]
[Congratulations on reaching Level 7. Please collect your rewards.]
[Talent "Spirit Incubation" triggered. Dark Magician Girl proficiency increased by 3%.]
[Serial Quest "Path of the Duelist" in progress.]
[Congratulations on obtaining the dropped "Exclusive Character" Card Pack...]
[Congratulations on obtaining "Keith Howard" Card Pack * 1]
[Congratulations on obtaining "Marik Ishtar" Card Pack * 1]
——Interesting. Defeating Keith, who was controlled by the Sunlight Boy, was actually counted as defeating two original characters at once.
This round was a huge profit!
The proficiency for "Dark Magician Girl" increased so little?
Only Monster Cards possessing a Spirit Heart can be incubated and awaken a spirit.
It seems each Monster Card and its holder must have an unseen and untouchable compatibility level.
The compatibility between this Dark Magician Girl and himself seems low...
Yu Miao looked at Keith (Marik) lying motionless on the ground and muttered: "Fainted?"
No way!
In reality, Yu Miao could probably guess Marik's state of mind.
Controlling a subordinate's body to duel for him, only to fail at showing off and instead get "utterly crushed" by Yu Miao.
This is a massive loss of face.
Wait, at this moment...
Yu Miao felt like he could perhaps fish in troubled waters.
(End of Chapter)
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