Chapter 215
[Saotome Rei: LP2300→0]
Chapter 41 Battle against Misawa
Seeing the girl on the other side kneeling on the ground, on the verge of tears after losing, Judai opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
"Speaking of which, Li, why are you so insistent on challenging me?"
Before she could answer, a cold voice suddenly rang out, "Perhaps this matter has something to do with me?"
Judai looked at Kaiser Ryo and Asuka walking towards him.
"Kaiser? Asuka?"
Ryo Marufuji looked embarrassed, while Asuka, who had come with him, covered her mouth and laughed silently.
Upon seeing this, Judai raised his eyebrows slightly; it was the first time he had ever seen Kaiser show such an expression.
So he turned to look at the side where the gift was being returned, and seeing her adoring expression, he immediately understood what was going on.
'Is it the longing of a girl in her first love... and her insistence on dueling me because she heard I defeated Kaiser?'
He felt his guess was pretty close to the truth, and a maternal smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
As expected...
Rei looked up at Ryo Marufuji with a blank stare and said, "Since Ryo-sama entered the Duel Academy, I've always wanted to see you. I've tried everything and finally made it here."
The latter replied earnestly, "Ryō, I'm pleased with your idea, but right now, the duel is everything to me, and I cannot accept your feelings." (Excuses, all excuses)
"In consideration of my good intentions, could you answer one question for me?"
What is it?
"I heard you lost to Judai, is that true?"
After a moment's hesitation, Kaiser nodded earnestly and replied, "Yes, it's true."
"Is that so...?"
Li lowered her head as if her illusions had been shattered.
"Li, you..."
Just as Ryo Marufuji was about to say something to comfort her.
"I understand!" Rei suddenly raised her head and turned to look at Judai.
Judai, bewildered by her stare, asked, "W-What's wrong?"
Rei opened her arms wide, "I came here not only to see Lord Ryo, but also because fate brought me to Lord Judai. Please accept my feelings for you!"
"Eh~~!?"
The smile on Judai, which had been watching the show with amusement, instantly froze.
A young girl's heart is unpredictable; Li's change of heart came too quickly, catching everyone off guard.
Judai could almost see that sea-king-like [Maiden of Love] appearing behind her, wanting to pounce on her.
Someone nearby couldn't sit still any longer and quickly stepped forward to stop her. "Wait! What are you going to do to Judai?"
After being stopped, Rei stared intently at Asuka, unwilling to give up, and demanded, "What's your relationship with Judai? Are you rivals in love?"
"That, that is..."
Because Judai was still there, Asuka couldn't bring herself to say it, but she kept a close eye on Rei to prevent her from touching her.
Judai had little experience dealing with such a chaotic situation and just wanted to escape as quickly as possible.
At the same time, Ryo Marufuji stood next to Judai and whispered, "Judai, let me give you a piece of advice. Rei is only in fifth grade."
'No way?!'
'Don't lay a hand on her.'
Am I that kind of person?
If Judai really did that, he would have an extra pair of silver bracelets on his hands.
Early the next morning.
Having had her identity exposed Saotome Rei naturally received a notice that she needed to return to elementary school to complete her graduation.
Judai, Asuka, and Ryo Marufuji watched Rei board the cruise ship.
Rei leaned out of the cruise ship and waved to them. "I'll be back for the entrance exam next year when I graduate from elementary school! Wait for me, Judai!"
"Huh? No way?"
Judai is feeling a bit troubled by being targeted by a little girl.
Ryo Marufuji patted him on the shoulder as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders. "I'm counting on you from now on."
Asuka ※№&◆" is determined to keep an eye on Judai and prevent others from taking advantage of the situation.
Some time later, a heated discussion was taking place in the college's conference room.
Cronos stood up, leaning on the table, and demanded, "Why? The friendly duel between the Duel Academy and Northern School should be like last year, with Ryo Marufuji representing them! Naonai?!"
The bald Chancellor replied, "I heard their representative is a first-year student, so for that reason, I think we should also send a first-year student representative."
The question is, which student should be sent?
As soon as Principal Samejima finished speaking, a discussion broke out in the meeting room.
In Yellow Dorm at night, Misawa sat in front of his computer, analyzing the Judai deck.
This morning, the school issued a notice saying that because the students sent by the North Academy for the friendly duel were first-year students, our school also plans to send first-year students.
However, the specific candidate has not yet been determined at the school meeting. Some people recommended Yusei Fudo, while others recommended Daichi Misawa.
In the end, they decided to choose between the two and determine the winner through a duel.
Misawa was about to finish his analysis.
"Excellent! As long as [Polymerization] and [Mask Change] are blocked, Judai's deck won't pose much of a threat!"
Misawa clenched his fist, a hint of confidence in his eyes.
On the day of the school representatives' duel, the Duel Arena was filled with a large number of students.
Professor Chronos stood in the center of the dueling ring as always.
"Students, sorry to keep you waiting! Naonai!"
"Let the duel between the representatives of the Duel Academy begin!"
He first raised his right hand and pointed to the figure in the yellow coat, introducing, "The Ra Yellow of Daichi Misawa! And..."
As he spoke, he switched to his left hand and pointed to the other side, "Osiris Red Yusei Fudo!"
After his introduction, Judai spoke first, smiling as he said to Misawa opposite him, "Since the start of the school year, I've been wanting to fight you, Misawa. You're one of the opponents I've been most looking forward to at school."
The latter smiled slightly and confidently replied, "Yes, I'm also looking forward to a battle with you. Just wait and see, here's my seventh deck, prepared to defeat you."
"Bring it on, Misawa!"
"Of course!"
Then, standing in the center, Cronos opened his arms and announced, "Then, let the duel begin! Naonai!"
"Let's go, Misawa!"
"Duel!!" ×2
[Yusei Fudo: LP4000]
[Daichi Misawa: LP4000]
Judai raised his hand and said, "You can have the first strike, Misawa."
"Well then, I won't stand on ceremony, Judai!" Despite having made considerable preparations, Misawa still dared not be careless when facing a top-tier duelist like Judai.
Since the Judai had relinquished the right to attack first, he accepted it without hesitation.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Daichi Misawa hand cards: 5→6]
Chapter 42 The Seal of the Wicked
After confirming the hand, Misawa officially began.
"Here we go, Judai! I'll show you the power of my seventh deck!"
"I call upon [the mathematician] in the name of Defense Position."
As Misawa slammed the card onto the Duel Disk, a cloud of smoke instantly filled the arena, and an old scholar with a beard that dragged on the ground appeared.
[Mathematician: Defense 500]
[Daichi Misawa hand cards: 6 → 5]
Upon seeing this monster enter the arena, Judai raised an eyebrow: 'A mathematician... trying to build a graveyard...?'
At this moment, Misawa shouted, "[The Mathematician]'s effect is: when this card is Summoned, add one Level 4 or lower monster from your Deck to your Graveyard."
"I sent the [Carbon Dragon] from my deck to the graveyard."
After placing the card in the graveyard, he swung his hand and shouted, "And at that moment, I'll activate the [Carbon Dragon] monster effect from the graveyard!"
You can activate this effect by banishing this card from your Graveyard during your Main Phase. Special Summon 1 Level 7 or lower Dragon Normal Monster from your hand or Deck in Defense Position.
"When carbon is subjected to intense pressure, it will turn into diamond. Special Summon [Diamond Dragon]!"
A flash of golden light appeared, and a giant dragon covered in diamonds appeared on the field, accompanied by a dragon's roar.
[Diamond Dragon: Defense 2800]
"Finally, I'll set two more cards face down, and the turn ends."
[Daichi Misawa Hand: 5 → 3]
"What do you think, Judai? This is the deck I meticulously calculated."
Although Misawa may look like an ordinary person, he does possess considerable fighting ability.
"That's really good, Misawa! This is more fun!"
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 5→6]
After glancing at his hand, Judai immediately revealed a Spell Card: "I activate [Polymerization] from my hand, Polymerization the two [Elemental HERO] cards in my hand!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 6 → 5]
Just as he was about to draw the other two cards and put them in the graveyard, Misawa quickly shouted, "That's exactly what I've been waiting for!"
"What..."
Misawa waved his arm, and a card at his feet opened.
"Counter-Trap, [Seal of the Wicked]!"
Discard 1 Spell Card from your hand. Negate the activation and effect of Spell Card, and destroy it. Your opponent cannot activate any Spell Card destroyed by this card's effect or any card with the same name during this Duel.
As Misawa threw a card into the graveyard, the Polymerization Spell Card that had just appeared was instantly erased.
[Daichi Misawa Hand Cards: 3 → 2]
"Now, in this duel, you can no longer use your signature Fusion Summon. Your trump card is the Polymerization [Elemental HERO] or monsters summoned through [Mask Change], and sealing [Polymerization] will limit one of your main methods. This is the optimal solution I've calculated."
Upon hearing this, Judai frowned slightly.
While he certainly has other ways to summon Fusion Monster, losing one of his most important core cards will definitely affect his performance.
"Then I will summon [Elemental HERO Sparkman] in Attack Position."
Buzz--!!
As Judai slammed the card onto the Duel Disk, a golden light flashed across the field, projecting a blue warrior crackling with electricity.