Chapter 88: Attack and Defense between Aisha
The Xyz Summon of three Level 1 monsters, the brand new form after stacking three cards, a Rank 1 black card, appeared at Dark Aisha's fingertips.
"Awaken the survival method of weak monsters with the light of Xyz! Rank 1, Xyz Summon——[Baby Tiragon] ( Baby Tiger Dragon)!"
[Baby Tiragon ✪ EARTH][Dragon-Type/Xyz/Effect ATK: 900 DEF: 900]
[Level 1 monster ×3]
Using a Dragon-Type to counter a Dragon-Type, just that the Baby Tiragon that leaped out and materialized on Dark Aisha's field, compared to the massive First of the Dragons , could only be called cute.
Its combat power was also very 'cute'; an Xyz Summon using three Level 1 monsters, yet its ATK was only half that of [Sylvan Princessprout] , which was Xyz Summoned with two monsters.
It was clear that Dark Aisha didn't intend to use Baby Tiragon as a breakthrough point for battle.
After the Xyz Summon was successful, the [Baby Tiragon] card was directly placed horizontally in Defense Position, an Xyz Summon in Defense Position.
"Then, my Normal Summon for this turn, summon in Attack Position——[Rose Lover] !"
[Rose Lover ★ EARTH][Plant-Type ATK: 800 DEF: 800]
A beautiful girl monster with flowing golden long hair exuded an elegant temperament not entirely dissimilar to Sylvan Princessprout, and possessed an impressive 800 ATK points among Level 1 monsters.
"And activate the Magic searched by [Sylvan Princessprout]'s effect this turn——[Inherited Strength] !"
[Inherited Strength Magic Card Effect: Send 1 monster you control to the Graveyard; target 1 monster you control. That target's ATK increases by the ATK of the monster sent to the Graveyard, until the end of this turn.]
"Sacrifice yourself, gather and instill the will and power of revenge into one body!"
The monster's virtual image shattered; on Dark Aisha's field, [Sylvan Princessprout], which had already exhausted its Xyz Materials, was mercilessly sacrificed.
"As the inheritor of power, I add the 1800 ATK of [Sylvan Princessprout] to the ATK of [Rose Lover]!"
[Rose Lover ATK: 800→2600]
Both beautiful girl monsters of the Plant-Type, the ATK of Sylvan Princessprout and Rose Lover stacked, instantly adding a monster with even higher ATK than Summoned Skull to Dark Aisha's field.
"2600 attack points." The genuine Aisha Carlos waved her arm, retorting and pointing out: "The 2700 ATK [First of the Dragons] is stronger!"
"Who said I was going to fight you head-on?"
Summoning and deployment complete, Dark Aisha's rosy lips curved slightly upwards. A cold smile that had never appeared on the genuine Aisha's pure face looked incredibly real at this moment.
Of course, this level, compared to You Ling's usual arrogant and smug smiles, still lacked a few degrees of finesse.
After all, not everyone can make the specialized yan yi of a Duelist with a beautiful girl's cute face. This is also a talent.
"I detach the overlaid Xyz Material [White Dust Demon], activate the effect of Xyz Monster [Baby Tiragon]!"
[During your Main Phase 1: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 Level 1 monster you control; that monster can attack your opponent directly this turn.]
"Use the effect of [Baby Tiragon] to support the Level 1 [Rose Lover], allowing [Rose Lover] to attack the opponent player directly this turn!"
The Rank 1 Baby Tiragon possessed an effect specifically designed to support Level 1 monsters. After the effect activated, the cute mascot Tiragon directly propped the Rose Maiden on its head.
[Rose Lover ATK: 2600]
Aisha Carlos LP: 2500
Even though Rose Lover's ATK didn't exceed First of the Dragons, after inheriting power, it undoubtedly surpassed Aisha's remaining Life Points.
And the direct attack that could be launched at the player, ignoring the presence of First of the Dragons, was even more fatal.
Beautiful women are filled with danger like the thorns of a rose.
"This is the difference between me and myself. The experiences of sorrow, pain, and despair have allowed me to achieve true growth. It's over, direct attack from Rose Lover!——『Thorn Arrow』!"
The girl's slender arm drew a seemingly fragile bow and arrow. However, the destructive power gathered in the arrowhead could easily tip the scales of dueling victory.
"The vengeful emotions born in despair, that's not true growth at all!"
Aisha's emerald green eyes stared directly at the arrow tearing through the air towards her, not even blinking once out of fear.
"Having the courage to face darkness and despair, having the resolve to endure pain, that is growth as a Duelist!——Activate Continuous Trap Card [Crystal Avatar] !"
The Crystal Avatar, rapidly condensing and assembling before Aisha, in the form of a Warrior-Type monster, bloomed with a gorgeous body as brilliant as a diamond.
[Crystal Avatar Continuous Trap Card Effect: When an opponent's monster declares a direct attack, if that monster's ATK is greater than or equal to your current LP: You can activate this card. After activation, this card becomes an Effect Monster (Warrior-Type/LIGHT/Level 4/ATK ?/DEF 0) with ATK equal to your current LP, and Special Summon it to your Monster Zone in Attack Position.]
"When I receive a direct attack higher than my remaining Life Points, I can have the Continuous Trap Card [Crystal Avatar] become a monster and summon it to my field. Its attack power is equal to my remaining Life Points!"
A Trap Card with exceptionally awkward strength that You Ling found among C-rank Spell Cards.
Awkward strength refers to its overly harsh activation conditions.
Not only must it be a direct attack, but it must also be that kind of fatal direct attack.
But such overly strict activation conditions, once successfully met, could achieve a counterattack effect comparable to the B-rank card [Magic Cylinder] .
[Crystal Avatar ★★★★ LIGHT][Warrior-Type ATK: 2500 DEF: 0]
Aisha continued to read the effect, "After [Crystal Avatar] is successfully summoned, it can redirect the direct attack to Crystal Avatar!"
The Crystal Avatar, blocking and protecting in front of Aisha, forcibly changed [Rose Lover]'s attack target. Causing the 2600 ATK arrow to collide head-on with the 2500 ATK crystal.
Crack——!
A 100-point ATK difference; the brilliant crystal gradually dissipated amidst a crisp shattering sound.
Aisha Carlos LP: 2500→2400
"Damn it, using such a trap to barely cling to life!" Dark Aisha, whose attack was blocked, gritted her teeth and scolded angrily.
"It's not clinging to life, this is my counterattack! The final effect of [Crystal Avatar], when this card is destroyed by battle, inflict damage to the opponent player equal to this card's ATK!"
"Nani? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
The residual brilliance of the crystal transformed into the final impact of Aisha's will, sending the other self directly opposite her flying, her slender body rolling several times on the floor of the ruin room.
Aisha Carlos (Dark) LP: 4000→1500