Ed knew that the revolver in front of him was extraordinary, but not only did he not fear it, he felt as if a fire was ignited within him as a Duelist, and he was determined to win this battle.
His goal was to reach the top of the world and become the world champion. If he couldn't even defeat an unknown Duelist in this dark place, how could he talk about winning the championship? Or reaching the peak?
"It's my turn, draw!" Ed said, "First, during the draw phase, the effect of the monster discarded by 'Angel's Charity' last turn is activated!
Destiny Hero: Sprinter!"
A hero clad in black armor appeared, skating on wheels, a pitch-black visor in front.
"Sprinter's effect. While this card is in the graveyard, it can be activated once during the draw phase. If the card drawn is a Monster Card, it's revealed to both players.
Then the monster can be Special Summoned directly!"
"Oh, not only did you create a beautiful set last turn, but you also laid the groundwork for sustainability in the next turn?" Yugen said with a smile.
Ed frowned.
Though it sounded like praise, that kind of senior commenting on a junior tone made him slightly displeased.
But he remained silent, only showing the card he drew.
"The card I drew is 'Destiny Hero: Doomsday Man.' According to Sprinter's effect, it can be Special Summoned directly to the field."
The green-black armored hero appeared on the field, holding a heavy cannon, his eyes flashing a dangerous red light.
[Destiny Hero: Doomsday Man, Attack Power 1000]
"It's not over yet." Ed continued, "After the draw phase, we proceed to the standby phase.
In this turn's standby phase, the effect of last turn's 'Destiny Hero: Diamond Man' is activated."
As he spoke, Diamond Man's form appeared like a ghost, and the Magic Card that went to the grave last turn reappeared on his field.
"Magic Card 'Price Reduction Shopping,'" Ed said, "Destiny Heroes can manipulate the future, allowing the effects of cards to take effect in the future.
Even though Diamond Man has left the field, his effect was activated last turn. Therefore, the 'Price Reduction Shopping' magic effect is used for free, drawing two cards from the Card Deck!"
"Similarly, during the standby phase, the effect of Continuous Magic 'Nightmare Mirage Tower' is also activated," Yugen said, "I draw cards until I have four cards in hand."
Yugen drew four cards, Ed drew two cards. He glanced at those two cards, then raised his eyelids, looking at the two Air Hummingbirds on Yugen's field.
Though Changeable Air Hummingbird's NTR effect is offensively strong, outside of the turn it was just a lowly fish with attack and defense of 100. At this moment, the opponent's field was weak, making it the perfect opportunity to attack.
"Then I'll activate the Magic Card 'Warrior's Survival!'" Ed said, "I can return any Warrior Race Monster from my graveyard to my hand.
I return the Warrior Race 'Destiny Hero: Sprinter' from the graveyard to my hand!"
The Sprinter card that just activated its effect was retrieved and Ed regained it in his hand.
"I sacrifice 'Destiny Hero: Doomsday Man' for an Upper-level Summon!"
Ed took a step forward, raising his arm high. Transparent air waves swirled around Doomsday Man's form, the Destiny Hero turning into golden light points and dissipating.
"Come On! Level 6—
—Destiny Hero: Sprinter!"
The light points gathered again, with the Destiny Hero in black armor skating on wheels, his two air streams trailing behind him as he slid elegantly onto the field.
[Destiny Hero: Sprinter, Attack Power 2100]
"Utilizing Sprinter's effect to summon a sacrifice, and then reclaiming Sprinter for an Upper-level Summon." Yugen crossed his arms with a smile and nodded, "Is this the operation of a professional? Impressive."
"Change Doctrinal People from defense mode to attack mode. Then enter the Battle Phase!"
Ed stepped forward and shouted sharply.
"Die with this blow! Destiny Hero: Dogma, attack 'Synthetic Air Hummingbird'!"
Dogma gave a low growl, holding a sharp blade and thrusting it with a transparent air whirl at the Air Hummingbird.
[Destiny Hero: Dogma, Attack Power 3400]
[Synthetic Air Hummingbird, Attack Power 1000]
[Yugen, LP 2000]
If this blow hits, it would be an instant knockout!
"Then discard 'Chestnut Ball' from my hand, activating its effect."
Yugen showed a card from his hand.
"Discarding Chestnut Ball from the hand can turn a battle damage into 0."
The fluffy Chestnut Ball appeared on the field, its size rapidly growing, turning into a solid meat shield in front.
"Kurirri!"
Chestnut Ball let out a confident sound.
Dogma punctured with a sword, Synthetic Air Hummingbird exploded. But the sword qi and explosion flames were fully intercepted by Chestnut Ball, unable to pierce through.
"This defense is indeed quite impressive...but it's not over yet." Ed shouted, "Now it's Sprinter's turn to attack, attack 'Changeable Air Hummingbird'!"
Sprinting on his skates, Sprinter shot out electrically. As he neared the target, he slid to the Air Hummingbird's rear, flying up with a leg, elegantly tearing the Air Hummingbird's form with a drifting fly kick.
Of course, Changeable Air Hummingbird shifted to defense due to its own effect after the battle, so even if defeated, there was no damage.
And Yugen immediately snapped his fingers, flipping the Cover Card in the backfield.
"Activate Cover Card, Trap Card 'Atmospheric Regeneration!'
When a 'Air Hummingbird' on your field is destroyed, Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Air Hummingbird from the graveyard."
From a previously cleared field, an air swirl appeared out of nowhere, the Air Hummingbird that left the field not long ago flew out again within the swirling air.
"Resurrect 'Synthetic Air Hummingbird!'
[Synthetic Air Hummingbird, Attack Power 1000]
"Synthetic Air Hummingbird's effect," Yugen said, "Upon Summoning, Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Air Hummingbird from the graveyard.
Therefore, I resurrect..."
Yugen took the card withdrawn from the grave area.
"Come back, Changeable Air Hummingbird!"
Synthetic Air Hummingbird spread its wings and cried, its front swirling with transparent air. A new Air Hummingbird flew out of the air, flapping its wings and landing in front.
[Changeable Air Hummingbird, Attack Power 100]
Ed's expression twitched involuntarily.
Thus this turn became completely futile. The two Air Hummingbirds that he finally fought down only took a symbolic walk and then turned around to come back.
Are these broken birds really cockroaches?
"Furthermore, the effect of Chain Trap Card 'Atmospheric Regeneration,' the other Cover Card is also activated."
Yugen snapped his fingers, another Cover Card also flipped in the backfield.
Of course, unsurprisingly, it was this card.
"Speed Attack Magic 'Emergency Food.' For each Magic, Trap card on the field sent to the grave, recover 1000 Life Points."