# Chapter 831: Duelists Don't Need to Understand Everything So Clearly
The moment Hayato and the others appeared, the Black Mercenary immediately took action, grabbing Funny Valentine and pulling him behind him, protecting him from the suddenly appearing Hayato and the others. At the same time, he smoothly grabbed the Jewelry from Funny Valentine's Hand and put it back in the Box.
Instantly locking the Briefcase, the Mercenary drew a Gun tucked at his Waist and was about to open fire on Hayato and the others.
However, no matter how fast his reaction was, he was ultimately not faster than Hayato, who had already made his move since coming through the Stone Gate. The Card of Gaia flew out from Hayato's Hand, striking the Gun barrel before the muzzle could even be raised and aimed.
The Mercenary was surprised to find that the object hitting the Gun barrel was just a normal paper Card, yet the Power that erupted in that Instant was like a charging Heavy Cavalry using a Lance to strike the Handgun. The Handgun was directly deformed and Blasted Away, and the tiger's mouth grip of the Mercenary's Hand went numb, his Fingers almost fractured.
As the Mercenary was about to draw another Weapon from On his body with his other Hand, a golden Staff at the Waist of the young man walking at the front suddenly began to glow. The Mercenary's whole person was completely unable to move, frozen in place.
It wasn't until the Black Mercenary was directly subdued by Hayato using the Millennium Rod that the bulky White Person—the guy who seemed to be called Funny Valentine—reacted to what had happened. He said in a Panic, "W-Who are you guys? How did you pop out of a place like that!"
"Exekiel O'Brien, aren't you a very famous Mercenary? Hurry up and kill these guys! Why aren't you Taking Action!"
The Mercenary named Exekiel O'Brien, who was being Controlled by the Millennium Rod, rolled his eyes Helplessly with his back to Funny Valentine. Only then did he have the presence of mind to look at Hayato and the others.
As a Mercenary who had been on the Battlefield multiple times and still hadn't lost any limbs, he could confidently Judge based on his Experience that five of the eight people before him were fundamentally just a bunch of Kids who hadn't seen blood. They looked like they were just a group of students.
There was a Shorty with colorful Starfish Head hair, a coward with white hair wearing a blue and white striped sailor shirt, a timid female, and two Thugs who clearly looked like Delinquents who had been in plenty of fights. Besides these, the other three people gave him a very bad Sense of Crisis.
Walking past Exekiel O'Brien, who was completely unable to move, Hayato walked directly towards the Briefcase that had Fallen to the ground due to Exekiel's Controlled Movement. However, upon seeing Hayato's Action, that Funny Valentine actually rushed over, also wanting to get the Box.
Seeing this, Hayato naturally kicked him without hesitation, sending him staggering back several steps and Falling to the ground, then picked up the Box.
Behind Hayato, Tristan and Joey Wheeler exchanged glances: "Hayato looks like he's really Angry. He looks like he's a bit too scary."
"Speaking of which, Before in the Tablet World, Hayato seemed like he was the Reincarnation of that Pharaoh Ramesses II." Tristan shrugged, "Although I don't Know if that was just a matter in the Tablet World or if it's the same in the Real World, it's hard to give an Evaluation of the act of saying you're going to take Miss Nefertari's Jewelry right in front of Hayato."
"Putting myself in his shoes, if someone wanted to take the Keepsake left by Cyndia from Yours Truly, Yours Truly might be even more Angry than Hayato boy~"
Hearing Tristan and Pegasus's words, Marik, however, pouted dismissively: "That's impossible. Although Duel Monsters, Spirits, and Dark Game are already very Supernatural Things, Soul Reincarnation is just too ridiculous."
"Especially since you have no Evidence for judging who is whose Reincarnation. Putting aside Kaiba Seto being the Reincarnation of a Priest and Brother-in-law being a Pharaoh in his Past Life, saying I'm the Reincarnation of the Gravekeeper's Family Leader from Three Thousand Years Ago is just absurd."
Tristan looked at Marik and said, "If you want Evidence..."
"Malik, Malik, those two Names are very similar."
Joey Wheeler also counted on his Fingers: "And Malik, you're Good at using Torture Decks, and Malik seemed like he was also very Good at Torture and the like."
"Malik also has an Older Sister named Isis," Téa chimed in.
Finally, Yugi delivered the final blow: "And Miss Ishizu also Suppressed Malik very tightly, which caused him to be somewhat inferior."
"Hmph, that's exactly it. See, this point is completely different. I'm not afraid of my Older Sister at all," Marik retorted stubbornly.
"Then do you dare to say that in front of Miss Ishizu?"
"The weather is really nice today."
Watching Hayato pick up the Briefcase, Funny Valentine was very anxious. He completely ignored the fact that the Mercenary he hired was completely unable to move in front of Hayato, pointing at Hayato with his Finger and saying, "You Kid, hurry up and Put down my stuff!"
"Your stuff? Hmph, ignorance should have a limit. This is clearly my stuff! I haven't even settled accounts with you two Thieves for your actions yet," Hayato said coldly with a frown, not rushing to open the locked Briefcase. "It's a good thing it's me and not Meriamun, otherwise you two would have already been sent to the Underworld."
"That's just sophistry! Although I don't Know what's going on with you guys, appearing here just proves that you're not good people either. You clearly just want to steal from thieves!" Funny Valentine gritted his teeth in Anger. "Saying that's your stuff, do you think you're Ozymandias?"
"I have no need to explain to an Idiot like you. As Thieves who stole Nefertari's Jewelry, you should have the Resolve to Accept Judgment, shouldn't you?" Hayato raised his Hand and Wore the Duel Disk he carried with him on his Wrist. "Let's use the Duel Monsters Ritual to decide your Ending."
"Duel Monsters? Hmph, although I haven't Participated in any public Matches, I won't Lose To some random lowlife—"
Funny Valentine's Expression was Arrogant at first, but as he spoke, because of the Keyword "Duel Monsters" he mentioned, he suddenly felt that the people before him were somewhat familiar.
Looking closer, wasn't this Hayato Kobayashi? Even he, an outsider, Knew that Hayato Kobayashi was the Duel King! Instantly, the Confidence that had swelled in Funny Valentine's Heart Dispersed into nothingness. He shook his head Firmly: "N-No way! Aren't you that Hayato Kobayashi? Only a Ghost would Duel you!"
"I've heard the Rumor in the Duelist circle! Without Exception, everyone who has Dueled the Duel King has felt endless Pain and Torment! Dueling Hayato Kobayashi is no different from walking into the Underworld!"
Marik heard Funny Valentine's words and clicked his tongue, shaking his head: "You're Defeated. Brother-in-law is super petty and holds grudges. Saying he's an Underworld Duelist to his Face? That's too Brave."
Not just Hayato, but looking at the others, Funny Valentine also recognized the Identity of several others he Knew: "Pegasus J. Crawford of Industrial Illusions, and the Legendary Duelist Mutou Yuugi! How did you guys end up here!"
"We just heard! Isn't it because you guys bribed the Gangsters to raise the ticket prices that we ended up here? I was wondering why the price was so ridiculous," Joey Wheeler said with an Annoyed Expression. "Also, what do you mean by skipping over Yours Truly? Even if you're going to Exclaim, at least include Lord Joey Wheeler!"
"Joey Wheeler? Never heard of him?"
"You *Domino City Expletive*!"
Joey Wheeler, who wanted to hit someone, was pulled back by Tristan and Yugi. Seeing that Funny Valentine had Refused the Duel, Hayato decided to Draw the Millennium Key to do a small Experiment.
The Power of the Millennium Key is somewhat similar to the Millennium Eye and Millennium Rod, all touching the Power of the Heart. In Shada's Hand Three Thousand Years Ago, until he developed the Ability to Awaken Spirits, it could only be used to confirm what kind of Spirit was in other people's Hearts.
However, in Shadi's Hand, the Millennium Key had the Ability to "disrupt the Puzzle in people's Hearts and turn them into his own Puppet." Hayato wanted to Test this Ability on Funny Valentine at this moment, and incidentally, on that Mercenary as well.
Funny Valentine hadn't yet Noticed the arrival of the Crisis. However, Exekiel O'Brien, who was being Controlled, felt the Danger Premonition that had saved him countless times on the Battlefield Continuously warning him. Although he was Controlled and couldn't move, he could still open his mouth and immediately said, "Please wait! I am willing to Accept this Duel!"
Hayato's footsteps paused. He turned around and took One glance at Exekiel O'Brien, particularly examining his very prominent Nose. With a wave of his Hand, he Dispel the Control of the Millennium Rod and said, "Alright, then you will Accept the Duel."
As the Control was Dispel, Exekiel staggered forward two steps and Stood Firm. He looked up and saw a Duel Disk being thrown towards him. He instinctively reached out and Grab it.
Then, naturally, although he was a Mercenary, Exekiel also carried a Deck On his body. After Wearing the Duel Disk on his Wrist, he inserted his Deck into the Card Slot of the Duel Disk, unfolded the Stats, and stood in the Position opposite Hayato.
"Wait a minute! Why should you replace me in this Duel?" Funny Valentine climbed up from the Ground, looking at Hayato and Exekiel who seemed ready. He said, "No, why did we suddenly start Dueling? Is that necessary? And why Duel Monsters?"
"As far as I Know, the origin of the modern Duel Monsters Game is the Ceremony of the Duel passed down from ancient Egypt. It is said to possess Magical Power, and perhaps Hayato Kobayashi, being the Duel King, possesses Mysterious Power related to it," Exekiel said, his back to Valentine, without turning around. "As for the Reason for the Duel..."
Exekiel was very Suspicious if Valentine, with the IQ he understood him to have, could Understand his Consciousness Even If he explained it clearly. His Intuition told him that Accepting the Duel was the Sole correct Choice, otherwise something terrible would absolutely happen. Having just experienced the Power of the Millennium Rod, he had no Suspicion about this.
Furthermore, he Knew that Valentine was here to steal important Artifacts. Although the local Gangsters were bribed to Control the entry of foreign Tourists, the Government Workers of the Scenic Area itself were not bribed; they were merely moved to other places by his Way.
Once Hayato Kobayashi and the others caused some Commotion that attracted the Egyptian Government personnel, Even If it was him, he didn't have much Confidence in escaping without Murder and without exposing his Identity. He left the Battlefield and changed careers to become a Thief precisely because he didn't want to risk his life for Money anymore. He didn't want to be Wanted and unable to live a Peaceful Life; he still had Children at home who needed his care.
"You don't need to Understand Duelist Matters so clearly," Hayato said dismissively, glancing at Valentine. Turning his gaze to Exekiel, looking at this steady Black Mercenary, Hayato inserted his Deck into the Duel Disk and said, "Duel."
"Duel!" Exekiel raised his Duel Disk, connecting its Signal with the Duel Disk on Hayato's Wrist. Both Players began to Draw Card.
[Hayato: 4000 LP, Hand 5]
[Exekiel: 4000 LP, Hand 5]
It must be Acknowledged that Even If Hayato's Hand Speed was fast, compared to Exekiel, who constantly handled Guns on the Battlefield and relied on Hand Speed to survive, his Draw speed was still slightly slower. However, because of the Card ejection Function Keipei had modified on Hayato's Duel Disk, he was ultimately able to Draw five Cards first and snatched the First Turn.
"The First Turn is mine, Draw." Drawing a Card, Hayato glanced at the Perfect Hand in his Hand and gave a cold smile. "So strong, too strong. I will now use the Cards in my Hand to bring down Sun-like Judgment upon you."
"Activate Continuous Spell Card, Nightmare's Mirage. This Card allows me to Replenish my Hand to four Cards during my Opponent's Standby Phase, and then Discard the Draw Quantity of Cards during my Standby Phase of the Turn Before."
"Next, Summon one Monster in Face-Down Defense Position, then Set four Cards. My Turn End."
An exceptionally standard "T" Field Setup, Hayato emptied his Hand in an Instant and ended his Turn.
[Hayato: 4000 LP, Hand 0]
[Set Monster]
[Nightmare's Mirage] [Set Card] X4
Exekiel: "?"
"Hmm, Sun-like Judgment, indeed." Marik nodded, Helplessly Ranting. "Truly Brother-in-law's style, so like the Sunshine."
"See? I told you Before, the Rumor is true. Dueling Hayato Kobayashi is Torment. Even I can see that this Turn is simply too bizarre!" Valentine pointed at the Cards on the Field. "A full five Set Cards! This is fundamentally not a normal Duel as I Know it!"
Looking at the Cards on the Field, Exekiel's Expression also became difficult. But since Hayato had ended his Turn, he also Drew the Card from the Top of Deck: "My Turn, Draw."
"In this Instant, due to the Effect of Nightmare's Mirage, I will Replenish my Hand to four Cards." Hayato Drew Cards from his Deck. Exekiel didn't care, instead Playing a Card from his Hand:
"Attack Position Summon, Volcanic Slicer!"
The Ground before him cracked open, revealing rolling Lava. From the Molten rock, a Monster breathing Flames crawled out.
"A monster with 1800 ATK, looks quite imposing."
Hearing Joey Wheeler's voice from behind him, Hayato said casually, "Yeah, it looks quite imposing, so I'll activate the Set Card in my Spell/Trap Zone, the Trap Card **Slipstream Summon**."
As Hayato's Set Card in the Spell/Trap Zone was revealed, a red circle appeared beneath the feet of **Volcanic Slicer**, which had just appeared. Correspondingly, a blue circle appeared next to the Face-Down Defense Position Monster on Hayato's Field.
"Can only be activated when the opponent's monster is Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned successfully. I can Special Summon one monster with Level 4 or lower from my Hand in Face-up Defense Position." As he spoke, Hayato played a card from his Hand. "The monster I will Special Summon is this one, **Disciple of Ra**!"
A sandstorm suddenly rose and swept across the land. The warm sun, which had been gentle for a winter's day, suddenly turned into a blazing sun directly overhead, scorching the Earth. From within that circle rose a guard clad in gold armor. He knelt before Hayato in Defense Position, as if expressing his loyalty and reverence.
**Disciple of Ra** [Level 4/LIGHT]
[Fairy/Effect]
[1100/600]
But that's not all. The sandstorm was still raging. Besides the first **Disciple of Ra**, two more identical **Disciple of Ra** appeared on Hayato's Field.
Surrounded by these guards wearing gold hawk helmets, and with the atmosphere added by the ruins of Ancient Egypt around them, Exodia almost genuinely thought for a moment that Hayato was a Pharaoh from Ancient Egypt revived.
"When **Disciple of Ra** is Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned successfully, its effect can be activated. I can Special Summon up to two **Disciple of Ra** from my Hand or Deck." Hayato said, looking at Exodia and explaining, "Now I have four monsters on my Field. The Tributes are gathered, the God is about to arrive!"
"I told you, prepare to face the judgment of the Blazing Sun, Thief!"
Exodia frowned, glancing at the four monsters on Hayato's Field. He said, "Is it the Ultimate Rare Card held by the legendary Duel King, the 'Three Egyptian Gods'? Even I have heard of them. Although I don't know what relationship that accessory has with you, I need the money it can bring me."
"Unlike normal monsters, the ultimate monster that requires three monsters as Tributes to Summon possesses terrifying power that ordinary monsters cannot contend with. In that case, I just need to take out the Tributes before it makes its descent!"
Exodia said, drawing a card and inserting it into the Spell & Trap Zone. "Spell Card Activate, **Lightning Vortex**! By discarding one card from my Hand, destroy all monsters on the Opponent's Field!"
The sandstorm that had risen without cause slightly subsided. However, a large cluster of dark clouds drifted in the sky, brewing lightning, as if about to fall. Seeing this, Bakura asked the person beside him, looking a bit confused, "If it's a card that destroys all monsters on the Opponent's Field, why use **Lightning Vortex** instead of **Raigeki**?"
"Oh right. If you use **Raigeki**, wouldn't you still have one card left in your Hand?" Marik was also a bit puzzled.
"You've asked the right person about this. Because I also use **Lightning Vortex** in my Deck instead of **Raigeki**. If you asked others, they might not actually know." Joey Wheeler said with a proud expression, patting his chest. "The truth is, it's the price, the price!"
"Even someone who doesn't know anything can somewhat understand the pros and cons between **Lightning Vortex**, which requires discarding a card from your Hand to activate, and **Raigeki**, which has no cost. The result is that in the Market, the price of one **Raigeki** can be exchanged for ten, or even nine, **Lightning Vortex**."
As Joey Wheeler spoke, he had an indignant expression. "To actually ask such a question is simply a blind spot in the knowledge of rich people!"
"Ultimately, whoever designed cards with such a difference... I don't need to say whose fault it is, right?" Tristan patted Joey Wheeler's shoulder. The two exchanged a glance and said in unison with perfect synchronicity, "Unforgivable, Pegasus!"
"Huh? Was that actually me's error?" Pegasus had a troubled expression and spread his hands, saying, "Actually, me was just thinking that card design should also consider Duel Monsters enthusiasts who don't have enough money. What's important isn't strength, it's love, it's love."
"Why don't you discard that cheating [Toon] Deck of yours before saying that?"
As the group was talking, accompanied by Exodia discarding a card from his Hand into the Graveyard, the lightning of **Lightning Vortex** also roared down from the sky, completely covering the monsters on Hayato's Field.
Seeing this, Funny Valentine was filled with great joy. "Heh heh ha ha ha ha, I didn't expect you'd actually be of some use, Exodia. Although your reputation is so big, you still let someone destroy your monster so easily. Looking at it this way, even I could do that."
"No, it wasn't destroyed." Exodia said, frowning. Funny Valentine was also startled upon hearing this. "What did you say? Didn't it clearly succeed in destroying something?"
As he spoke, Valentine pointed at something that had been shattered in the lightning. As the lightning dissipated, revealing the true form of the shattered object, Valentine discovered that it was actually a yellow Fiend that hadn't been on Hayato's Field just now. And whether it was Hayato's Face-Down Defense Position Monster or the **Disciple of Ra**, they were all still in an unharmed state.
"Trap Card **Scapegoat**. Can only be activated when the opponent activates a Spell/Trap/Monster Effect that would destroy a card on the Field. It negates that effect, and then, as a substitute, send one DARK Attribute monster with Level 3 or lower from my Deck to the Graveyard."
As he spoke, Hayato sent a card he searched from his Deck to the Graveyard.
"He actually sacrificed a monster from his Deck as a shield? The Duel King truly lives up to his name. However, someone like me doesn't have the qualification to give an evaluation." Exodia seemed prepared for this. He then waved his hand and said, "Then, I'll proceed to my Battle Phase! I use **Volcanic Slicer** to attack the second **Disciple of Ra** that appeared!"
"Small Flames!"
As the Pyro-Type monster spat out a burst of flames that struck **Disciple of Ra**, that seemingly magnificent gold armor was completely useless and was dissolved almost instantly. One **Disciple of Ra** was also destroyed in the molten attack.
However, because it was in Defense Position, Hayato did not take battle damage.
Cautiously not attacking Hayato's Face-Down Defense Position Monster, Exodia thus ended his Battle Phase. He inserted two cards from his Hand into the Spell & Trap Zone. "Set two cards. My Turn ends here."
"Then, at the End Phase of your Turn, due to the effect of **Slipstream Summon**, the first **Disciple of Ra** will return to my Hand." Hayato also returned the monster card on his Field, leaving only the Face-down Position Monster and the other **Disciple of Ra**.
"Because of the effect of [Slipstream Summon], [Apostle of Ra] will return to my Hand." Hayato retrieved the monster from the Field, then, under the unsurprised gazes of the others present, pressed the button to activate a Set Card. "Next is the Quick-Play Spell Card [Emergency Provisions], sending [Nightmare's Mirage] on my Field to the Graveyard to regain 1000 Life Points."
[Hayato: 4000→5000LP, Hand 3→4]
[Exodia: 4000LP, Hand 1]
[Volcanic Blade] [ATK1800]
[Set Card] X2
"Brother-in-law is back down to two monsters, the number of Tributes isn't enough." Marik raised an eyebrow. "But as long as you Special Summon a monster somehow, you can still Summon [Ra], right?"
"Unfortunately, no, Marik. Because of the effect of [Apostle of Ra] on my Field, as long as it exists and I don't use its effect, I can't Special Summon monsters. And it itself has a Restriction that it can only be Tributed for the Tribute Summon of the Three Egyptian Gods Cards." Hayato spread his hands, said helplessly,
"In other words, either I gather three Tributes to Summon a God, or until [Apostle of Ra] is destroyed, I won't be able to perform any other Special Summon, whether it's Fusion, Ritual, or anything else."
Funny Valentine heard this and couldn't help but show a proud expression: "Huh? That monster has too many useless effects, and its ATK is so low, isn't it just a Small Fry?"
Hayato glanced at Valentine, gave a cold smile and didn't bother saying anything to him. His finger rested on the Top of Deck, drawing a Card. "My Turn, Draw. Since [Nightmare's Mirage] has left my Field, I don't need to discard my Hand."
"If Special Summon is restricted, you can't gather Tributes? In that case, why not just take the Opponent's monster?" Hayato revealed the Card he drew from his Hand. "Let me witness my favorite Card as the Pure Love War God, the Spell Card Change of Heart!"
A pink beam shot out from the Change of Heart Hayato Activated, shining on the [Volcanic Blade] on Exodia's Field, forming a pink heart mark on its abdomen. Under the effect of Change of Heart, [Volcanic Blade] left Exodia's Field and completely came under Hayato's control.
"Hmm, quite Pure Love," Tristan commented.
Exodia watched his monster being taken by Hayato, pondered for a moment, then immediately pressed the button to activate a Set Card: "In that case, chaining to your Change of Heart, I activate the Set Card on my Back Row, the Continuous Trap Card Blaze Accelerator Reload!"
"As long as it remains in the Spell & Trap Zone, its Card Name is treated as Blaze Accelerator Tri-Cluster. Exodia said, then sent the Card from his Hand to the Graveyard. "And now I will use its effect, which can only be activated during either player's Main Phase: Send one "Volcanic" Card from my Hand to the Graveyard, then Draw a Card from my Deck."
As [Volcanic Blade] left the field, a Device resembling an anti-aircraft missile launcher rose on Exodia's Field. After Exodia sent a card from his Hand to the Graveyard, the three cannon barrels on it began to gather light.
"First [Volcanic Blade], then Blaze Accelerator Reload. At first, I wasn't entirely sure, but now it seems it's indeed a "Volcanic" Deck," Pegasus said with some certainty, watching Exodia draw a Card.
""Volcanic"? Is that a card series too?" Téa , who wasn't very familiar with Duel Monsters Cards, asked.
"It's a Deck designed with the erupting volcano as inspiration, based on Machine and Cannon designs. Speaking of which, the "Volcanic" Deck actually shares the same designer as the Barrel Dragon used by 'The Bandit' Keith, so they are both Cards that are good at destroying," Pegasus said with a smile, glancing at the Field.
Pegasus said with a smile, looking at the Field: "Just like that, noticing that Hayato boy seemed about to Summon a 'God', he quite decisively pressed the detonation button."
As Pegasus said, Exodia stated loudly: "Hayato Kobayashi, the Card I sent to the Graveyard is Volcanic Scattershot. It has an effect that inflicts 500 damage to the Opponent when sent to the Graveyard, but it cannot be activated for now due to conflicting with the effect of Blaze Accelerator Reload."
"However, the second effect I will use here is this: When it is sent to the Graveyard by a "Blaze Accelerator" Card, I can send two Volcanic Scattershot from my Deck or Hand to the Graveyard,"
Waving his hand forward, Exodia Ordered, "Destroy all monsters on the Opponent's Field!"
"Blaze Accelerator Reload, Fire!"
Exodia, who had a clear understanding of his own ability, consistently followed his initial idea: to prevent Hayato from gathering the Tributes for the God. As a Mercenary, although he didn't possess the ability to create, he was particularly good at destroying.
Three Pyro-Type monsters, Volcanic Scattershot, were loaded into the three cannon barrels of Blaze Accelerator Reload, which fired fiercely, covering Hayato's Field. In an instant, both the monster Hayato had in Face-down Position and [Apostle of Ra] were covered by cannon fire.
To be able to use field-clearing means twice in such a short time, if Exodia's Opponent wasn't Hayato, most people would fundamentally be no match for him.
Due to chain resolution, after the cannon fire of Blaze Accelerator Reload ceased, the [Volcanic Blade] controlled by Change of Heart finally arrived on Hayato's Field. Unfortunately, besides it, there was only one monster left on Hayato's Field...
"Hmm?" Exodia was startled. "Why was there still a monster on Hayato's Field?"
"A spectacular series of field destruction, but unfortunately, the monster on my Field in Face-Down Defense Position is this one: Shaddoll Falcon. When this monster is sent to the Graveyard by an effect, it can be Special Summoned in Face-Down Defense Position on my Field."
Showing the Shaddoll Falcon Card to Exodia, Hayato placed it back on the Field. "However, it possesses two effects, and only one of them can be used once per Turn. So, as a Flip Monster, I cannot activate its other effect this Turn for now."
Exodia frowned: "Not only that, but because [Apostle of Ra] was destroyed, your Special Summon restriction is also dispelled."
"That's right. So, are you ready? Ready to welcome the arrival of a 'God'." Hayato played a Card from his Hand. "Fusion Summon is the most noble summoning method. Activate the Spell Card Shaddoll Fusion, using the LIGHT Attribute [Apostle of Ra] from my Hand and Shaddoll Falcon on the Field as Fusion Material---"
"Struggling repeatedly between the boundary of restriction and forbidden, majestic Special Summon Killer, stand tall upon the Earth, Wagatama Soul!"
"Not a Monster, it's a God! Fusion Summon, El Shaddoll Nephilim!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 834 Terrifying Power of Kami
The shadows covered the earth in an instant, and a huge puppet stood on the ground with countless purple threads, overlooking Exer, who had nothing on the field.
The puppet's face was as kind and amiable as a closed-eyed Bodhisattva. The purple armor on its body was layered to form a shape similar to that of a shrine maiden enshrined in a shrine, and the threads of light emanating from behind it were like a pair of light wings, making it look like an angel.
[Divine Shadow - Nafeili] [8☆/Light]
[Angel/Fusion/Effect]
[2800/2500]
"What, what a beautiful monster, it's too holy!" Even Valentine couldn't help but exclaim when he saw "Divine Shadow - Nafeili", "Damn it, why isn't the person with such a gorgeous monster me, but that brat!"
Marik glanced at Valentine and pouted: "That's sour. But in this way, my brother-in-law's monster's total attack power has exceeded the opponent's basic points, and this duel is almost won."
The "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" with an attack power of 2800, and the "Volcanic Blade" with an attack power of 1800 that Falcon nicked from Exer, even if Falcon does not carry out follow-up expansion, it is enough to clear Exer's basic points of only 4000 points.
"In the case where "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" is Special Summoned successfully, activate its effect and send a "Shadow" card from my deck to the graveyard. I send "Shadow Beast" to the graveyard, and then because of the effect of "Shadow Beast", if it is sent to the graveyard by effect, I draw a card from the deck."
After sending the retrieved "Shadow Beast" to the graveyard, Falcon drew a card, glanced at it and added it to his hand without rushing to use it, and declared to Exer, whose field was empty, with only a "Flame Cannon Cartridge" and a mysterious cover card: "Enter the battle phase, tremble in the light of God, thief!"
"First use "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" to attack you, in that case, you will be cleared of the last basic points by your own monster - "Volcanic Blade". Struggle, in the abyss of blood and darkness; Pain, in the hell of hatred and hatred!"
"Sixteen Holy Fierce Bullets - Divine Punishment!"
Although the meaning of the trick name Falcon shouted seemed to be that there would be sixteen attacks coming, the situation where Falcon shouted the trick name seriously was an exception. In fact, what Exer faced was the rain of threads falling like a rain curtain!
The threads connecting the body of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" and turning it into a puppet at this moment turned into deadly weapons and fell, and came to Exer in an instant!
Looking at the scene in front of him, Exer clenched his fists. From the beginning of the duel, for some reason, Exer felt a deep pressure shrouded him. Although it was not enough to be knocked to the ground by this inexplicable sense of oppression, Exer felt that he could exert his strength in the duel. At least half of it was suppressed and it was difficult to exert its full strength.
After the appearance of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili", this pressure reached its highest point, making Exer feel a little out of breath, his whole body was cold, as if he was entangled by some dark and evil existence.
However, I must not lose like this. Although Exer still doesn't know what the consequences will be if he loses to Kobayashi Falcon, regardless of the outcome, the important thing is the process. It's not time for me to give up yet!
Taking a deep breath, Exer pressed the button to activate the cover card: "Then chain the attack declaration of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili", I want to open the last cover card in my backcourt, trap card "Volcano Power", because its effect can be regarded as "Flame Cannon - Trident" on my field. The "Flame Cannon Cartridge" is sent to the graveyard."
With a "boom", the "Flame Cannon Cartridge" in the back of Exer's backcourt suddenly exploded. The weapon with powerful destructive power also burst out with powerful power and turned into a fire that soared into the sky when it self-destructed, but this did not affect the attack of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili". The purple thread rushed into the flames.
However, in the fire, a pair of ferocious eyes suddenly opened, and a huge demon swept away the fire around him and jumped out, blocking Exer and facing the attack of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili"!
"From my deck, hand, and graveyard, Special Summon "Volcanic Devil"! Just as you want, how is my struggle, Kobayashi Falcon!" Exer said loudly to Falcon with courage.
[Volcanic Devil] [8☆/Fire]
[Flame/Special Summon/Effect]
[3000/1800]
"Attack power of 3000 points, as high as a "Blue Eyed White Dragon"!" Even in this case, Jouchi still would not let go of the opportunity to persecute Seahorse.
Honda raised an eyebrow: "The attack power of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" is 2800 points, how come a monster with higher attack power suddenly popped out, and it even jumped out in the battle phase."
"There's nothing to worry about. It's because it's the battle phase. Because the other party Special Summons a monster, my brother-in-law can use the "attack rewind" rule to find a way to kill that monster in the second main phase." Marik said indifferently, "It's just that it will take another round to end the duel."
However, hearing what everyone said, Becas said with a smile: "No, Falcon boy, he can't apply the "attack rewind" ruler now."
"That's not right? Even I know that the "attack rewind" rule can be applied now. Wait a minute, you didn't change the rules again, did you, Becas? Could it be some kind of "Becas☆special-ruler"?" Kyoko looked at Becas with suspicious eyes, after all, this person had a history of this during the Duel Kingdom.
"Miss Kyoko, am I such a person in your eyes? So-sad～" Becas looked sad in a very pretentious manner, glanced at the field, and said, "It's definitely not me, it's because of the effect of that monster."
At this moment, Exer had already said: ""Volcanic Devil" cannot be Normal Summoned, and can only be Special Summoned with the effect of "Volcano Power" and itself. In the opponent's battle phase, if there is a monster in attack position, it must attack this card."
"And in the case that "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" has already made an attack declaration, the rule of "attack rewind" will also not apply because of the effect of "Volcanic Devil". All attacks will be countered to "God", Volcanic Devil!"
"Meteor Volcano!"
Facing the attack from "Divine Shadow - Nafeili", "Volcanic Devil" rushed forward fearlessly, relying on its higher attack power. Its fists were covered with magma and flames, and it was about to destroy "Divine Shadow - Nafeili".
Seeing this, Becas added: "Not only that, when "Volcanic Devil" destroys a monster and sends it to the graveyard, it also has the ability to destroy all the monsters on the opponent's field, and even adds effect damage of X500 to the number of destroyed monsters. Exciting! Counting it, this is Mr. Exer's third field explosion, which is really amazing～"
"You're still talking sarcastic remarks!?" Kyoko glared at Becas, who still had a bright smile on his face, and looked at the game again, and found that even he had a calm expression, "Why even you, Game?"
"Don't worry, Kyoko, think about it carefully, is Falcon so easily defeated? Don't forget that his two cover cards in the backcourt have not been used until now, and he still has two cards left in his hand, so don't worry." Game comforted Kyoko, listening to the tone of his speech, Atum exchanged bodies with Game to watch the battle at some point, "Also, I don't know if you noticed what Falcon said when he summoned "Divine Shadow - Nafeili"."
"What he said when he summoned it?" Kyoko tilted her head and looked at Mo Liang, who also had a blank look on his face, "Isn't that just you boys shouting randomly when your chuunibyou flares up?"
However, Atum reminded her, and Kyoko remembered something more or less. Falcon seemed to have shouted "struggling at the boundary between prohibition and restriction" and "Special Summon killer" when he summoned "Divine Shadow - Nafeili".
Wait a minute, "Special Summon killer"? Could it be that the effect of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" is...
Kyoko seemed to have guessed something, and at this moment, "Volcanic Devil" finally collided with the attack of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili". This simplest comparison of sizes does not require any duelist's professional skills to make a judgment. Valentine shouted from outside the field: "Kill that Kobayashi Falcon, Exer Obrien, and take that beautiful monster over!"
However, before he could finish his next sentence, "Volcanic Devil", who thought he would sweep away the threads of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" and defeat it in one fell swoop, was instantly covered in shadows all over his body the moment it touched the opponent's attack.
Even the "battle" itself did not happen. "Volcanic Devil", which was swallowed by the shadows from nowhere, was shattered into dust by the overwhelming threads in the blink of an eye.
It would have been fine if it had been destroyed in battle, but what was even weirder was that neither Exer nor Falcon suffered even a bit of battle damage.
Faced with such a situation, even Exer was slightly stunned: "What's going on?"
Looking at the puzzled Exer, Falcon said casually: "Unfortunately, the second effect of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili" can be activated during the damage step when it battles a Special Summoned monster, and that monster is destroyed."
"Whether it's Fusion, Ritual, or other Special Summons, all of them are within the special attack range of "Divine Shadow - Nafeili". This is the power of Kami. What's frightening is my talent, hahahaha!"
Saying that, Falcon let out a villainous, rampant, and evil laugh, and raised his hand again, "Are you at the end of your rope? Then next, let your own monster beat you hard, "Volcanic Blade"'s direct attack!"
"Jet Flame!"
The "Volcanic Devil" summoned by the last cover card was annihilated in an instant. This time, Exer had completely struggled to the limit. He was empty-handed and had nothing on the field. He directly accepted the attack of "Volcanic Blade". The burning pain brought by the hot flames was inevitably too unusual.
Did the duel disk bring such real feedback when I dueled with others before? It was as if I had really been splashed in the face with magma. In addition to the pain, Exer couldn't help but wonder if there were any deviations in his memory.
What he didn't notice was that the "Millennium Wisdom Wheel" on Falcon's chest had been glowing faintly since the beginning of the duel.
Since Falcon said at the beginning that this duel was a punishment and trial for the two thieves, Exer Obrien and Fanny Valentine, who stole Nefertari's jewelry, this duel could not be an ordinary duel. In fact, it was already a Dark Game.
It's just that Falcon is not someone like Meriamon, and he wouldn't kill someone because of it. This duel will only bring pure mental pain to Exer, and it's not a fatal level. At most, every 500 points of damage is equivalent to stuffing a piece of wood into his fingernails and then kicking it hard against the corner of the cabinet. pain.
After all, there is no duelist more loving than Falcon.
[Exer: 4000→2200LP]
After eating 1800 points of damage in one breath, even though Exer had experienced being shot on the battlefield, he was in so much pain that he doubted his life and gasped for air. This was not a duel at all, it was even more painful than taking a bullet without anesthesia.
"Oh, my, can you still stand without losing consciousness?" Falcon looked at Exer, who was twitching from the pain, but still managed to stand unsteadily, and said in surprise, "I thought that the next pain might wake you up, so can the next damage make you pass out in pain?"
As Falcon spoke, he pressed the button to activate the cover card, and a cover card was revealed: "Activate the Quick-Play Magic Card, El Shaddoll Fusion, and send the Fusion Material Monsters decided by the "Shaddoll" Fusion Monster from my hand and field to the graveyard, and Fusion Summon that "Shaddoll" Fusion Monster from the Fusion Deck."
"The materials are my Fire Attribute "Volcanic Blade" and El Shaddoll Construct!"
"From the scalding volcanic lava, a dazzling and gorgeous gemstone is conceived, and the illusory dragons gather to form a seven-colored crystal. Descend, the knight who seals Special Summons!"
"Fusion Summon! El Shaddoll Shekhinaga!"
El Shaddoll Construct and "Volcanic Blade" were simultaneously surrounded by shadows and merged into one, rising into the air, from which another huge and majestic monster emerged. Its body was adorned with seven-colored gemstones, and several phantom dragons were coiled around the core on its head. Unlike El Shaddoll Construct's red threads, they also formed a light wing-like shape.
[El Shaddoll Shekhinaga][7☆/Fire]
[Rock/Fusion/Effect]
[2450/1950]
"If El Shaddoll Construct is sent to the graveyard by effect, I will recycle a "Shaddoll" Magic/Trap Card from the graveyard and add El Shaddoll Fusion to my hand." Falcon retrieved the card he had just activated and waved his hand, "This is the last attack, go on, El Shaddoll Shekhinaga!"
"Just for my sake, use Flame Fist on the opponent duelist!"
Chapter 835: Full Counter
The jade stones at the joints of the giant white knight emitted radiance, and the light-wing-like silk threads behind it were wrapped around its fists. From a distance, the dancing crimson threads truly looked like flames.
Specially changing its presentation to cooperate with Hayato's attack command, El Shaddoll Construct smashed its fist towards Axel, who was completely undefended on the Field.
The result was obvious———
"Boom!"
Although Axel instinctively crossed his arms in front of him to defend against the impact that came with the attack, El Shaddoll Construct's attack was fundamentally something Axel couldn't withstand with just human power.
As the giant fist struck, Axel was somehow blasted away as if from thin air, leaving Funny Valentine, who was watching from the side, completely shocked.
Wait? This is dueling, right? How did you suddenly fly away? There's no way that monster that attacked you has a physical form, and what's with that expression like you're in deathly pain? What's going on? It's like dueling can kill someone?
Even more intense than the feeling he had just now when hit by Volcanic Slicer's direct attack, the pain El Shaddoll Construct, with its higher Level and higher ATK, brought to Axel was almost 1000% of the previous pain. Even if he wanted to faint from the pain, he would wake up from the pain the next second.
And his Life Points were reduced to zero just like that.
[Axel: 2200 LP → 0]
Lying on the ground in a sorry state, Axel looked up at the giant El Shaddoll Construct, gritted his teeth, and surprisingly stood tall again. However, due to the intense pain coming from all over his body despite having no external injury, Axel's body couldn't stop trembling, and while he swayed and couldn't stand steady, the movement of him raising his hand to take out a card was also somewhat distorted.
"Although my Life Points... have been reduced to zero. But, but I have a card effect in my Graveyard that I can activate!"
"Oh? You actually stood tall again? After enduring such terrible pain, you're not lying on the Ground facing the Reality of defeat, nor are you turning to escape. You actually dare to approach me, Hayato Kobayashi?"
Hayato also looked at Axel, who could still stand tall, with some surprise. He remembered that he should have controlled the pain to a suitable threshold, a threshold that ordinary people absolutely couldn't bear, but wouldn't cause any permanent damage. But, Axel could still stand tall.
And, a card that can be used even if Life Points are reduced to zero? That's truly...
Gasping for air, Axel looked at Hayato and said with difficulty, "As a mercenary, I always care about the result more than the process. The result of this duel is undoubtedly your victory, Duel King Hayato Kobayashi, there's no mistake. As a mercenary, I will accept this result."
"But, besides being a mercenary, I am also a Duelist. Although I don't have the strength you guys possess, I also have something called 'Duelist's Pride' in my heart. That existence makes me unable to accept ending this duel without doing anything!"
"Volcanic Counter exists in the Graveyard. When I take battle damage, I can Banish it from the Graveyard to activate its effect." Axel's trembling fingers took out a card from the Graveyard Zone of his Duel Disk. As he picked up the card, perhaps because of his surging fighting spirit, his hand stopped trembling, and he firmly raised the Volcanic Counter card he had taken out above his head!
"If a FIRE Attribute monster exists in my Graveyard besides Volcanic Counter, I inflict effect damage to the opponent's Life Points equal to the battle damage I took!"
Axel O'Brien shouted to Hayato as if using his last ounce of strength, "Even if I am defeated, I must leave behind even a trace of my struggle! Even against a God, I will pull the trigger for a counterattack!"
Honda, who was off-field, was startled when he heard this. "That card, did it appear before? When did it enter the Graveyard?"
"Probably during that Lightning Vortex. Tsk tsk tsk, it was supposed to be a flaw that required discarding one card to activate, but he took the opportunity to send a card that could activate its effect from the Graveyard?" Marik clicked his tongue, as if praising Axel.
Yugi also nodded with some recognition. "A True Duelist can utilize even the negative effects of a card. To be able to counterattack even in this situation, his determination is truly admirable."
"Take this, Hayato Kobayashi, your 'God's' attack bouncing back from Volcanic Counter! Full Counter!"
In front of Axel, the lava monster crawled out from the Graveyard and spat out weak flames towards the tall "God" to counterattack. Even if he lost, Axel didn't want to accept the result of not inflicting any damage to Hayato at all; he wanted to leave behind as much damage as possible.
"To dare bare your fangs at a 'God', it's somewhat disrespectful, but I don't dislike this will. Even I can't help but feel excited."
"But---"
While Hayato was speaking, Volcanic Counter's attack also swept across the Field and arrived in front of Hayato. The scorching lava distorted the air and landed on his body. In an instant, a large amount of white steam erupted, seemingly hitting Hayato successfully, and also covered Axel's line of sight.
If it were someone else, Axel might still have had a chance of success, but unfortunately, his opponent was Hayato. When it came to the means of using card effects in the Graveyard, he would not be inferior to others. Under Axel's gaze, Hayato's Life Points showed a change.
However, even though he was hit by effect damage, Hayato's Life Points increased instead of decreasing?
[Hayato: 5000 → 7450 LP]
The steam suddenly gathered in one place. Axel, whose heart was full of confusion, saw that a small yellow monster had appeared on Hayato's Field at some point. It seemed like it was the card that was sent to the Graveyard by Scapegoat of Darkness earlier.
"When the opponent activates a Spell/Trap or Effect Monster's effect that would inflict damage, I can Banish this Damage Eater, which was sent to the Graveyard by my Scapegoat of Darkness, to activate its effect." Hayato took out the card from his Graveyard and shook it between his fingers. "The effect changes damage into Life Point recovery. This ability can also be activated during the opponent's turn."
"It's a great regret, resisting me, who is a Kami, is fundamentally a foolish choice. No matter how much your will shines, I am already invincible, hehe hahahaha!" With his hands on his hips, Hayato laughed arrogantly.
And seeing that even his last struggle still couldn't inflict damage to Hayato, and the magnificent El Shaddoll Construct was still standing tall, Axel could only helplessly accept the Reality. "You really are strong, Hayato Kobayashi. No, even calling yourself a 'God' isn't an overstatement..."
The instant his mind relaxed, the pain that had accumulated previously finally overwhelmed Axel's will. His legs went soft, and he lost consciousness, falling face down onto the ground. His nose seemed to have hit the Ground, and it felt very painful.
Although a week has already passed, I won't say much today, just wish everyone a happy late New Year. Wishing everyone happiness in their later years (lol
(End of Chapter)