Archlord Kristya, destroyed!
At this point, the Archlord had finally left the Field. Seeing that infernal thing disappear, Paradox finally relaxed a little, feeling much lighter.
Kira, LP 13700 → LP 12500
When Malefic True Dragon destroyed a monster by battle, it could then destroy all monsters on the opponent's Field and inflict 800 damage for each one. It was quite a powerful field-clearing effect, though it was likewise negated by "Skill Drain" and could not be applied now.
Skill Drain was a double-edged sword. While negating the opponent, it also restricted its controller. But for Malefics, which relied more on overwhelming ATK, the benefits far outweighed the drawbacks no matter what.
Malefic True Dragon's base ATK was five thousand, equivalent to Five-Headed Dragon-level ATK and already reaching the upper limit under Yu-Gi-Oh! rules. To exceed five thousand ATK, one had to rely on card effects.
Thus, under Skill Drain's restriction, surpassing that stat was indeed exceedingly difficult.
"My turn is over. During the End Turn, 'Stardust Dragon,' which Tributed itself with its own effect, returns to the Field.
It returns in Defense Position."
Stardust Dragon, DEF 2000
Paradox said grimly.
"I won't lose. Not here, and especially not to someone like you!"
Kira raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong with someone like me?"
"It's because people like you exist that Duel Monsters, the future of this world—"
After only two sentences, Paradox realized that his emotions were getting out of control. He immediately shut his mouth and said no more, merely shaking his head and snorting.
"Whatever. You don't need to know anything. But for the world to become better, duelists like you are not needed!"
"Is that really so?"
Kira smiled.
"You said it yourself just now. In the future you know, I never existed, yet the future was