"Of course, the monster I chose for the effect of 'Dark Hop of Infinity' was this monster I took from your Graveyard—'Magician of Black Chaos'!"
Anubis moved with wild abandon.
"I gain Life Points equal to Magician of Black Chaos's ATK—3200 Life Points!"
The pitch-black Rank 10 warrior swung the greatsword in its hand, its blade seeming to unleash unstoppable magical power. Magician of Black Chaos was immediately bound by an invisible force. Black currents crackled continuously across his body, as though his Life Force were being wrung out and drawn entirely into Anubis's body.
[Anubis, LP 1000 → LP 4200]
"Not bad. As expected of the Pharaoh's strongest servant." Anubis continued his taunt. "Soon, Nameless Pharaoh, you too will become my—no, Lord Zorc's nourishment. You will become part of a greater existence!"
He spread his five fingers again and swept out his arm.
"I Set a Card in the Back Row. End Turn."
Only now did Atem recover somewhat from the searing pain of the previous battle, steadying himself on his feet again.
The situation on the Field was indeed extremely unfavorable for him. Magician of Black Chaos had been his means of turning the tide, his trump card in desperation. Yet not only had it been defeated, it had even been taken by his opponent. This could truly be called a desperate crisis.
But even so.
"I will not give up! As long as there are still cards in my Deck, I will keep believing in its possibilities! That is what a True Duelist does!"
Atem's gaze was unwavering.
"My Turn, Draw a Card!"
Anubis said, "Good, that's it, Pharaoh. Don't give up. Keep struggling! Only your struggle can give me—and Lord Zorc—more power! Keep entertaining me, then fall into the darkness and die miserably, becoming