Monster Fragment

[Dark Magician] Level 7; Spellcaster/DARK

ATK: 2500; DEF: 2100

Description: A master of the Dark Magician lineage, possessing profound insight into dark magic.

"Dark Magician? Dark Magician Girl, master and apprentice?"

As the card landed in Xiao Wen's hand, it felt as if a voice from the depths was speaking of the bond between the Dark Magician and the Dark Magician Girl.

"Is this the bond between cards? Still, it's great to get such a strong card."

Xiao Wen looked at the [Dark Magician] card in his hand, and in that instant, he could even hear the laughter of the Dark Magician Girl. The [Dark Magician] card in his hand immediately transformed into a stream of light and entered his hand.

Ding! Congratulations to the player for obtaining a fixed hand card, Dark Magician Fragment 1/10.

"Frag...Fragment?"

Xiao Wen's eyes widened as he stared at the word "fragment" in the notification. His mouth twitched, and he turned to look at Sona beside him.

Sona, who had been snickering, suddenly had a look of realization. She slapped her forehead and said, "Oh, I think I forgot to tell you, the cards here are indeed all-encompassing, but most of them can only be used within Duel City because the Monster Spirits they contain are incomplete."

"Incomplete Monster Spirits? What does that mean?"

Xiao Wen frowned and whispered.

"The concept of incomplete Monster Spirits only applies to high-level monsters of level 5 and above. Because their spirit power is too strong, ordinary cards cannot bear their might, so the monster's spirit will be separated. These cards are also called fragmented cards, just like any monster card of level 4 or higher in your deck."

"If you use them within Duel City, with the protection of the Pharaoh King's power, it will naturally be fine. But if you use them outside of Duel City, you will only have one chance. After that, the card will be destroyed, and there will be significant side effects..."

After listening to Sona's detailed explanation, Xiao Wen finally understood.

To summon high-level monsters outside of Duel City, he would need to collect all their spirit souls.

After all, the disappearance of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon last time had been a huge shock to Xiao Wen.

"I still have two more chances to draw."

Xiao Wen collected his thoughts and tapped on the deck again.

At that moment, the instant his hand touched the card, he seemed to hear a majestic dragon's roar.

"This... this is..."

In an instant, the giant figure of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon reappeared in Xiao Wen's mind. He reached out, and as the card flipped, a colossal dragon, pure white and tinged with blue, raised its head. Its proud eyes gazed down upon its surroundings as if it possessed the arrogance of a king.

Monster Card - Blue-Eyes White Dragon!

[Blue-Eyes White Dragon] Level 8; Dragon/LIGHT

ATK: 3000; DEF: 2500

Description: A legendary high-tier dragon race, possessing immense power. Its raised head carries an arrogance that scoffs at everything, and only the strong are worthy of its submission.

Seeing the card in Xiao Wen's hand, Sona's eyes also narrowed sharply, a look of shock flashing in them.

No one knew better than she did what the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and the Dark Magician represented.

In that lost era, they were the strongest servants of the King and the High Priest, aside from the Three Gods!

"These... both of these cards were drawn. Could it be that he is truly that legendary person?"

A thought flashed through Sona's mind, and she quickly suppressed it.

Ding! Congratulations to the player for obtaining a fixed hand card, Blue-Eyes White Dragon Fragment 1/10.

"Tsk tsk, another high-level card. Although it can't be easily summoned outside, it's still good that it can be used in Duel City."

Xiao Wen muttered, then suddenly thought of a very serious problem. He looked at Sona nervously and said, "Since high-level cards require collecting fragments, are the cards in the Duel City shop also like this?"

"The cards sold in the shop all have complete Monster Spirits and can be added to your deck, but they cannot be used as fixed hand cards," Sona explained patiently.

Xiao Wen nodded. Fixed hand cards referred to monsters that could be summoned directly. Currently, he only had the [Shield Bearer] in his hand.

There was no doubt about this card's defense; it could be considered the strongest shield in the early stages of Novice Village.

With this card, Xiao Wen had the confidence to join forces with the Flame Emperor and Wind Emperor to deal with the suspected Emperor-tier Blood Moon Demon Wolf.

Although it couldn't become a fixed hand card, as long as it could be added to the deck, it was a good option.

Following that, Xiao Wen looked up again and touched a card.

This time, when Xiao Wen touched the card, there was no echo in his mind. He withdrew his fingers and looked at the card in his hand.

Field Spell Card - [Water World]

[Water World] - Field Spell Card

Effect: Transforms the entire field into a vast ocean. Within the field, Water attribute monsters' original ATK increase by 500, and their original DEF decrease by 400.

"It's a Field Spell Card."

Xiao Wen glanced at the Magic Card in his hand and placed it in his fixed hand.

"Heir of Duel City, are you prepared to survey your future territory?"

"Of course, I..."

Just as he was about to agree, Xiao Wen's mind couldn't help but recall the prices of the monster cards he had seen in the shop as he passed by, and then he looked at his own inventory.

I might be the poorest lord in this game.

Better not go embarrass myself.

"No need, I still have to hurry back and level up. It's already the third day since the server opened, and I'm only level 11. I need to quickly reach level 15," Xiao Wen said.

Only Sona could hear these words. If a regular player were here, they would definitely curse.

Damn it!

You're a freaking monster, reaching level 11 in three days and you're still not satisfied?

I've been grinding monsters of the same level in Novice Village for a full seventy-two hours, and I'm only level 5!

"If that's the case, Sona will await your arrival here. After you reach level 15 and return to Duel City, there might be a pleasant surprise waiting for you."

Sona's face turned red as she spoke the last sentence, a hint of shyness appearing in her eyes.

Xiao Wen was completely bewildered. Just as he was about to ask for details, he noticed that the spatial array triggered by the Millennium Puzzle had already activated.

His vision went black. When Xiao Wen could see again, he was back at the spot where he had left.

"Forget it, I'll talk about it next time. I should deal with the equipment in my inventory first. I'll try to earn enough money for my sister to buy a house before school starts, so we can buy a place near the university. That way, I won't have to live too far from her."

Xiao Wen thought to himself, returning to Novice Village and heading straight for NPC Yaxu.

As the surrounding players saw Xiao Wen, they involuntarily moved aside.

"Holy crap! The jinx is here! Get out of the way, quickly!"

"What jinx! He's clearly a lucky star! Without him, would the difficulty of the Monster Village Attack for our Novice Village No. 96508 be reduced?"

"You brat, what are you spacing out for? Hurry up and make way for Boss Chen!"