Chapter 218
Upon hearing this, Judai curled the corners of his lips and replied, "Of course, although your deck-targeting strategy has hampered my movements, that alone cannot destroy my fighting spirit."
So he played his third Spell Card: "Spell Card [Miracle Fusion] activated! Banish Polymerization Materials from the Graveyard and Summon a new Elemental HERO!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 1]
"The Polymerization condition is a [Elemental HERO] monster plus Light Attribute monster. I will Polymerization [Elemental HERO Avian] and the Light Attribute [Elemental HERO Sparkman], excluding them."
The two monsters suddenly appeared on the field and merged into two energies, releasing a dazzling light.
"Fusion Summon! Appear, [Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman]!"
The next moment, the light faded, and a radiant white warrior descended, with a golden halo resembling the sun floating behind him.
[Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman - Attack Power 2600]
Seeing this, Misawa clicked his tongue inwardly. "Another monster summoned through a special Polymerization method. You're indeed troublesome... but this monster alone is not enough to defeat mine."
"Yeah?"
Judai's lips curled slightly upwards, then he raised his voice. "Shining Flare Wingman's monster effect is that when you have an [Elemental HERO] monster banished, that monster's ATK increases by 300 points for each one banished."
"I defeated three monsters in total, therefore Shining Flare Wingman's attack power has increased by 900 points."
[Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman: Attack Power 2600 → 3500]
Upon seeing another hero with a high attack power, Misawa's pupils contracted. "3500 attack power, another powerful monster with attack power exceeding that of [Water Dragon]..."
Chapter 46 Heroic Transformation - Reflector
Misawa felt somewhat helpless. He had just painstakingly defeated a powerful monster, but now he had easily summoned another one, making him feel like his [Seal of the Wicked] had been used up in vain.
Judai, of course, had no idea what he was thinking. At this moment, he shouted loudly, "I will activate Liquid Man's special effect once again. When this monster is banished as Polymerization Material, I will draw two more cards from my Deck and then discard one card."
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 1→2]
After finishing, he immediately launched an attack. "Battle begins! [Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman] attacks [Water Dragon]!"
At his command, Shining Flare Wingman spread his arms and unleashed a sun-like beam of light centered on the warrior.
"Ugh... ahhh..."
Because the light was so dazzling, everyone, including Misawa, instinctively reached out to shield their eyes.
The next second, one of the water dragons was pierced by the flash.
Bang--!!
The water dragon, unable to maintain its shape, instantly shattered.
[Daichi Misawa: LP2600→1900]
The light completely faded only after the monster was defeated.
"That concludes my turn."
Judai didn't set any cards and simply ended his turn.
"Well done, Judai!"
"You're pretty good too, Misawa!"
Misawa said earnestly, "But my deck hasn't been fully unleashed yet, so let's see how my luck turns out!"
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Daichi Misawa Hand Cards: 1→2]
"I activate the Spell Card [Pot of Greed] from my hand, and draw two cards from my Deck."
[Daichi Misawa hand cards: 2→3]
Misawa glanced at the two cards he had drawn, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his face: 'Finally, my last trump card.'
He inserted one of the cards directly into the Duel Disk: "Then I'll activate the Spell Card [Preparation of Rites]."
Choose 1 Ritual Spell Card from your Deck, and then choose 1 Ritual Monster from your Deck or Graveyard whose name is written on that Ritual Spell Card. Add those 2 cards to your hand.
[Daichi Misawa hand: 3 → 2]
"I've added the Ritual Spell [Ritual of the Dead] and its corresponding Ritual Monster [Ritual Beast of the Dead] to my hand."
After identifying the two target cards from his deck, he immediately revealed them together.
"Ritual Spell [Ritual of the Dead] activated. By offering monsters whose combined Level is eight or higher as tribute, I offer [Water Dragon] on the field."
As the ceremony began, an altar emitting electric current rose up behind him.
"Ritual Summon [The Ritual Beast of the Dead]!"
As soon as he finished speaking, golden light emanated from the top of the stone tablet on the altar.
The next second, the water dragon's figure was swallowed by light, and a European-style dual-wielding swordsman appeared.
[Ritual Beast of the Dead: Attack Power 0]
Upon seeing this monster enter the field, Judai frowned slightly. "Summoning this monster in Attack Position means that Misawa, you have Trap Card in your hand?"
Misawa smiled and replied, "As expected, nothing can be hidden from you. Just like you said, I happen to have a Trap Card in my hand."
"As long as a Trap Card is on the field, [Ritual Beast of the Dead]'s attack and defense each increase by 3000 points."
"Furthermore, this monster is unaffected by Trap Card effects and cannot be destroyed by battle."
"Therefore, I will set two more cards face down, and the turn ends."
[Daichi Misawa's hand: 2 → 0]
Watching him place both cards face down, Judai thought to himself, 'A fake trap... whatever, there's only one confirmed trap in there anyway.'
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 2→3]
'This is...'
Upon seeing his hand, Judai's pupils contracted. He glanced at his other hand and suddenly had a plan.
After putting down the card, he immediately waved his arm and shouted, "Battle begins! [Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman] attacks [Ritual Beast of the Dead]!"
Upon receiving the command, Shining Flare Wingman immediately ducked and rushed to the opposite side, while at the same time, Stonefist also rushed forward.
"Knowing there's a trap, you still dare to attack? Then I won't be polite..."
With that, Misawa pressed the button on the face-down card. "Open the face-down card, activate the Continuous Trap [Skill Drain]!"
"This card requires 1000 Life Points to activate. As long as this card is on the field, all monster effects are negated."
[Daichi Misawa: LP1900→900]
"Due to the [Skill Drain] effect, Shining Flare Wingman's attack power, which had been nullified, has returned to normal."
[Elemental HERO Shining Flare Wingman: Attack Power 3500 → 2600]
"At the same time, because [Ritual Beast of the Dead] is unaffected by Trap Card effects, and with the presence of Trap Card, its ATK and DEF become 3000 points."
[Ritual Beast of the Dead: Attack 0→3000, Defense 0→3000]
The difference in attack power between the two sides was instantly reversed.
But just then, Judai burst out laughing, "Sorry, Misawa! This is exactly the moment I've been waiting for!"
He quickly drew a card from his hand and revealed it, "Quick-Play Spell [Bubble Illusion] activated!"
[Elemental HERO Bubbleman] can only be activated while it is face-up on your field. This turn, you can activate 1 Trap Card from your hand.
"What?! It's Trap Card activated from the hand?!"
Before Misawa could react, the two monsters had already met.
Sizzle--!!
In an instant, the Stonebreaker's twin blades pierced through Shining Flare Wingman's body.
[Yusei Fudo: LP700→300]
Now!
Judai then played the card he had drawn that turn.
"At this very moment, I activate the Trap Card [Hero Change - Reflector] from my hand!"
This effect can be activated when Fusion Monster with "[Elemental HERO]" in its name that you control is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard. Inflict damage to your opponent equal to 300 times the Level of the destroyed Fusion Monster.
[Youcheng Judai Shou Er∏/[$^4shirt¤,%} TransferQUN: Card:3→1]
"Oh no!!"
Upon hearing the effect of the Trap Card, Misawa's expression changed drastically.
At this moment, Judai pointed at the pierced Shining Flare Wingman and continued, "Because Shining Flare Wingman's level is eight, it caused you a total of 2400 points of massive damage!"
The next moment, the hidden energy within Shining Flare Wingman became uncontrollable, instantly transforming into a luminous body and unleashing a destructive and intense flash of light.
Boom--!!!
The violent explosion of light instantly blinded everyone.
"Ughh..."
The burst of damage instantly wiped out Misawa's remaining health.
[Daichi Misawa: LP900→0]
Chapter Forty-Seven: Hell's Lightning Return
As the duel ended, applause erupted and everyone cheered.
In the audience, Kaiser Ryo turned and left. "Even after being calculated, he couldn't be defeated. As expected of Judai."
Asuka's face lit up with delight, and she nodded in agreement. "Yes, that's right."
Just then, Principal Samejima, who was sitting in the front row, stood up, raised his left hand, and announced, "The winner is Yusei Fudo of Osiris Red!"
"Congratulations, you are now our representative from the Duel Academy."
And so, the college representative was finally chosen.
"Judai, congratulations!" Misawa walked slowly to Judai and spoke to him, "My preparations weren't enough, so one day I will find a way to defeat you."
Judai smiled confidently, "Then you'll be disappointed. I won't stop here; I'll only get stronger."
Misawa shook his head. "Then I'll just keep chasing after it."
He is a theoretical duelist; all he can do is constantly analyze his opponent, so he will not change his approach.
"Okay, then I'll look forward to it!"
After saying this, Judai flicked his right index finger and declared, "We won!"
Misawa extended his right hand. "What an interesting duel."
"Huh? You stole my lines?"
"Yes."
Judai didn't mind, and lowered his hand to grasp the other's.
""Ha ha ha ha!!""
The two, who shared a mutual appreciation, burst into laughter.
Today is the day to welcome the delegation from the North Academy.
Everyone was waiting at the dock early for the arrival of the representatives.
"Hello!"
Have you heard?
"The representatives from the North Academy seem very strong this year."