As both a branch chief of the Duel Inspectorate and a department head of the Duel Association, Wang Cheng's responsibilities differed. He often encountered strange duelists or duelists with unconventional ideas on the front lines, so even for weak cards like Heralds or Cyberdarks, he had memorized their effects.
That was precisely why he now understood why Youye had said that once Drytron was set up and had enough ammunition, it would directly strip the opponent of their right to duel. Anyone who knew Herald of Ultimateness's effect would agree with that statement.
Herald of Ultimateness's effect was too overpowered. A triple negate with no once-per-chain restriction—as long as there were enough Fairy-Types in hand, it meant Herald of Ultimateness could keep negating forever.
Simply put, unless one had something like the rumored Barrier Wave, Forbidden Droplet, a Kaiju from the Kaiju archetype, or a Counter Trap that Herald of Ultimateness could not chain to, there was absolutely no getting past this card while the opponent still had "ammunition." One could only wait for it to negate every last starter, then await death.
A card this powerful was naturally extremely difficult to make. The Herald archetype only had a handful of starters, and according to the records, putting up three negates was already the absolute limit.
But the Youye before him was different. On a Compromise Board, he had made a four-negate board.
If Wang Cheng had not already known some of Youye's strength, he would have taken the scene before him for a joke or a dream.
"Old Wang, what's wrong? Why do you look so awful?" As Luo Hao waited for Youye to announce his next move, he noticed the change in Wang Cheng's expression and frowned slightly. As an Earth-level Duelist, Wang Cheng normally would not be in poor physical condition. Looking like this clearly meant he had discovered something.
"You probably don't have a chance anymore." Wang Cheng took a deep breath and slowly gave his conclusion. However, since this was a duel, he did not explain why.
"?" Luo Hao's brows furrowed, his expression turning grave. He understood that Wang Cheng must have noticed something to say that, but Youye only had two monsters on the field. He could not understand it. Those two monsters alone could declare his defeat?
He had just said that he had a full four cards in hand that could get things going. With Cyber Dragon's powerful attack values and OTK ability, as long as he got moving, what reason was there for him to lose against a monster with less than three thousand DEF?
Munin and Chang Xingge were equally confused. Youye himself had said he had made a Compromise Board, so why was Wang Cheng saying Luo Hao had no chance instead?
However, both women remained clear-headed and did not question Wang Cheng, maintaining skeptical expressions.
"I've removed the effect lock on Herald of Ultimateness. You can take a look at its effect." A smile appeared on Youye's lips as he spoke, opening Herald of Ultimateness's effect information at the same time:
When your opponent activates a monster effect, Spell Card, or Trap Card: You can send 1 Fairy-Type monster from your hand to the GY; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card.
"What kind of monster is that?" The moment they saw the effect, Chang Xingge and Munin, who had not understood before, instantly got it. Youye currently had four Fairy-Types in hand, which meant he had four triple negates. Luo Hao himself had said he had four cards that could move. Four against four—how was he supposed to move?
At the same time, Munin understood why Youye had said her Runick deck would never get through without specific counters. Even this Compromise Board had four negates. If he had not compromised, how many negates would he have had? Conservatively, at least five? How could her Runick deck get past that?
Compared to Munin, Chang Xingge was excited. Although Youye had not used much of the Drytron engine in this duel, judging from his words, Drytron was definitely the main engine.
That meant as long as she later obtained the Herald archetype cards and the Cyberdark engine cards, she would have this deck—a deck that could easily help her break through to Earth-level!
At that thought, excitement welled up in her heart. Her era was about to arrive.
"So, are you going to make a move next turn?" Youye did not notice the others' expressions and looked at the silent Luo Hao.
"I am! What true duelist retreats without fighting?" Luo Hao's expression shifted repeatedly before he finally decided to gamble on two things. First, that Youye only had three Fairy-Types. Second, that even if Youye had four Fairy-Types, his next draw would not be a Fairy-Type.
With the first gamble, he might be able to deal with Herald of Ultimateness next turn. The second was pure gambling. His seventh card was a starter. If Youye did not draw a Fairy-Type monster next turn, then with Herald of Ultimateness and Alpha Draconis totaling 3,800 ATK, and with over ten thousand Life Points, he could completely endure it!
Seeing Luo Hao make that choice, Wang Cheng and Chang Xingge exchanged a glance.
"Alright, I end my turn. Your move!" Youye nodded and declared the end of his turn.
He understood Luo Hao's thinking. After all, one of Negation Board's weaknesses was its low attack power. Unfortunately, his deck was Herald Drytron, not pure Heralds or pure Drytron. He had simply not continued building his board so that he could OTK on his next turn, giving Luo Hao some room to recover.
Luo Hao drew for turn. Since Youye had no objections, they went straight to Main Phase 1.
"I activate the effect of Cyberdark Cannon in my hand. I discard it from my hand, then—"
Before Luo Hao could finish, Youye spoke.
"The effect is too long, I don't want to hear it. I chain Herald of Ultimateness's effect as Chain Link 2, discard Herald of Orange Light from my hand to the GY, and negate your effect!"
Luo Hao: ???
Wang Cheng/Chang Xingge/Munin: .
The three people and one spirit were stunned. Was he really this overbearing? He did not even listen to the effect before directly negating it?
Effect resolution: Chain Link 2, Herald of Ultimateness's effect resolved successfully; Chain Link 1, Cyberdark Cannon's effect was negated and destroyed.
"Since you activated a monster effect, I activate the Spell Card Triple Tactics Talent and choose—"
"Don't say it! I chain Herald of Ultimateness's effect as Chain Link 2, discard Benten from my hand, and negate it!"
"I Normal Summon Cyber Dragon Core, acti—"
"I discard Diviner of the Herald from my hand. Negated!"
After Youye finished speaking, Luo Hao's gaze settled on Youye's final card. He swallowed and spoke.
"I activate the Spell Card Cyber Emergency from my hand. Through its effect, I add—"
After saying that, he was shocked to discover that Youye did not negate it. Just as he rejoiced inwardly that Youye had run out of ammunition and it was time for his counterattack, Chang Xingge, who had been waiting to watch Youye finish negating everything, spoke from the side, instantly leaving him dumbfounded.
"Senior, why didn't you negate it? This is most likely the Bureau Chief's last starter. If you negate it, he'll probably lose!"
After she spoke, Munin and Wang Cheng silently nodded. It was clearly the fourth starter. Why not negate it and let Luo Hao make a move?
"For the sake of 'god,' I'll teach you a little something here." Youye glanced at the two people and one spirit before beginning his explanation.
"Pay attention. Herald of Ultimateness's effect says that when someone else activates an effect, it negates the activation and destroys it. It does not negate the effect and destroy it."
"Eh? Senior, what's the difference? Aren't they both triple negates?" Chang Xingge asked in confusion. In her eyes, negating an effect and destroying it was the same as negating an activation and destroying it.
Youye glanced at her and explained again.
"Usually there isn't one, but there is for cards like Cyber Emergency."
"First, if Herald of Ultimateness negates it, Cyber Emergency's first effect was not successfully activated. That means if he has another copy in hand, he can activate it again."
"Second is Cyber Emergency's second effect. If its activation is negated and it is sent to the GY, he can discard a card to return it to his hand."
"In other words, if I negate it with Herald of Ultimateness, he can discard one card to return it to his hand, then activate it again."
The three people and one spirit: My head itches. Is my brain about to grow?
"This is the charm of Konami-speak. No, the Dueling Rules." Youye chuckled as he looked at their four bewildered faces.
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