A small note was handed to Akhenberg, and he quickly read it. Clearing his throat, he turned to the camera.
"Ladies and gentlemen, due to…technical difficulties, tomorrow's duels have been postponed to 4 PM. We appologise for the inconvenience."
As the duel platform was lowered, Jason made his way back to his team. Oliver looked at him, then backed away as if facing a rattlesnake. Marcus didn't react.
"I'm sorry, I…went too far."
"Went too far?" burst out Andora. "You nearly killed him! What were you thinking?"
She burst into tears, covering her eyes with her hands. Jason walked to her, but she pushed him away. Fear flowed trough him. He didn't want to loose them. not the ones who gave him the power trough go on in all his troubles.
They loosed, as the medical team lead Anton trough one of the entrances. His clothes were torn, and an oxygen tube was next to him. He didn't want to look, yet a strange morbid force seemed to fix him in place. A quick image of Rossler, in a Nazi uniform, torturing people in a basement flashed trough his mind. Not like him. I don't want to become like him.
The small group walked back to their hotel, and settled into the day room. After half an hour, Lloyd walked into the room. It was hard to judge the look on his face. It was a mix of anger, shock, and amazement.
"Sir, I can explain…" began Jason.
Lloyd took a deep breath.
"You better. There's an angry manager out there, wanting an explanation. What am I supposed to tell him?"
The young duelist remained silent.
"What do you want me to say?"
"Only the truth. Even if it is off the wall."
He looked in his eyes, trying to find the answer to his problem.
"Was it a Shadow Game, Jason?"
"I don't know. Maybe. It wasn't like the last time though. I didn't loose control. This time, I…wanted to do this."
Lloyd stood silent at the statement. Andora backed away in shock.
"I can't let this happen a second time. So I want you to stay out of the second duel."
"What?" asked Jason in shock.
"You heard me. Until we settle this, you're forbidden from dueling in this tournament. I'll need to have a talk with Rossler as well to see if he had anything to do with this."
"Now that would be surprising?" replied Marcus in sarcasm.
Lloyd looked at the remaining three duelists.
"Marcus, Andora, I'm depending on you to win. Oliver, you'll duel if either of them looses."
"Yes sir." he exclaimed.
Lloyd looked at them reassuringly.
"Take a break for now. I'm going to talk to you again tonight. And Jason, please, don't duel anyone today.
The young duelist responded by a single nod.
CHAPTER 25
Rossler turned to Seer, before he sat on the edge of the desk.
"What happened out there? Why start a Shadow Game?"
James opened a bottle of brandy, and poured two glasses.
"I didn't. And I guess you didn't either. But I do have an idea as to who was responsible."
Rossler refused the glass, and narrowed his eyes.
"I told you to let me deal with the Magi."
"And I told you no. Even a second time if I have to. They are here as my guests. Illegal, true, but still guests. And besides, I own them something. The least I can do is make their remaining days on this earth pleasant."
Rossler grinned
"So, the man of stone has a weak spot. Don't tell me you're going soft for some lunatics from the desert."
"I'm not. They saved my life. Only later did I realize the enormity of my blunder. Had I known the path my life would take, I would have dealt with them on the spot."
"So why not now? Or do you value allegiance to them above your own commitment?"
Seer closed his eyes in pondering.
"I often think of that myself. Still, what has begun cannot be stopped now. I will see this affair to the end."
He pointed to the stadium outside his window.
"When I had it build, I hoped I would be the one to have the first duel in it. Just as I hoped to have the love of a certain woman. Guess it was my destiny to sacrifice all for one brief moment in the spotlight."
He paused and pondered.
"And now…"
"Now I have become death. The destroyer of this world."
Rosser rocked back on his chair.
"Poetry wasn't my thing. Never will be. Still, if you're willing to sacrifice all, will you be able to sacrifice your place in the new world?"
It was one answer that neither of them could give.
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Dinner came as a much needed distraction, yet neither member of Team Reinforcements was in any mood to enjoy all the goods that were laid out. Almost every person they meet gave them dirty looks. Jason could barely leave his room, without someone shouting to him murderer, bastard, or freak from one corner or another. He loved publicity, but not in that way.
Koji sat at the table, and began filling his plate.
"What's wrong, it's not that bad. The doctors said that it's only a fractured skull, four ribs, and the knee joint. He should be back on his feet in about, oh, ten weeks."
"The toilet's down the hall Koji. Why don't you go take a dip." retorted Marcus.
"Been there, done that. And besides, why would I want to miss out on seeing you wallow in defeat. So you nearly killed some Russian. Who cares. He would have done the same, given the opportunity. Heck, even I would have done so."
Andora turned to him in disgust.
"We're human Koji. Not soulless machines like you."
"Who says I'm not. See that knife? If I were to cut myself, I would bleed like any of you. I have a way to cope with my own pain, when it comes, and if it does, I reverse it on the one who inflicts it."
"Even if you hurt yourself?"
"Then I find my own substitute. An imaginary being in my mind. That's what survival is all about."
He picked up a fried chicken wing and began munching.
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As night fell, the cool temperature made the situation more tolerable. Sitting on his bed, Jason stared the ceiling as being a mirror of himself, each dot and crack being a window into his now all too complex mind. The terror of not being able to duel was overwhelming. The fear of killing, the fear of death, seemed to hover like a cloud of dew over his weary eyes.
"Let me rest." he said to the non-existent personage in his eyes.
He drew the cover over his chest, and whispered one more time.
"Let me rest."
Koji entered Rossler's room, carrying a bottle of coke.
"Hey teach, do you…"
Rossler was busy unpacking one of his suitcases. Several components were lined on the table, and he was busy assembling them.
"Need any help there?" he asked cautiously.
"No need, I'm almost done here." he replied, holding up the finished product.
It was a stainless steel sniper rifle. Rossler grabbed the magazine, and loaded it in.
"Switched hardwares?" he asked laughing.
"A good teacher comes prepared for any situation. And this time, I need to teach a hunting lesson."
"So what are we hunting?"
"Desert rats." he replied coldly.
He loaded the magazine, and fixed the safety switch. Koji gave a puzzled look.
"Guess the events are getting ahead of us. What happens if you get caught?"
"I won't. And it makes no difference. The deal with Seer's getting more rotten by the day. We need him, true, but he's not essential."
"He's not calling the shots here, is he?" asked Koji.
"No. My orders come from a higher source. And as long as you stay with me, you'll be fine."
"I have no intention of leaving. What do you need me to do?"
"Keep an eye on Jason. We'll need him when the chips are down."
He took out a ski mask from the suitcase, and fitted it over his head.
"Be very very quiet. I'm hunting humans." he said in a macabre tone.
The Japanese boy laughed, and emptied the bottle in one gulp.
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Due to the delay in the duel timetable, all duelists had the opportunity to sleep late. Jason had taken the opportunity to clear his mind in the now deserted stadium. Aside from the few cleaning crews, not a soul was around. Even the wind seemed to have stopped blowing.
He sat on one of the chairs, lost in his own mind. When he had came to Duel Academy, he expected all things to be simple and clear. Yet they were nothing of the sort. And the game, the very thing he loved, seemed to turn against him.
A small cat crawled from beneath one of the seats, and rubbed against his leg. Purring, she walked gently along the ledge, before reaching the leg of another person. Jason raised his eyes, and immediately realized who it was.
"I know you." he said, getting up. "You're Carrie, right? That was one impressive duel you did."
The black haired girl didn't answer. Looking into his eyes, she came closer to him.
"I saw what you did the other day."
"You and the rest of the world." said Jason bitterly.
"Then you're just like me. Another soul in pain, searching for relief."
"I'm not!" he shouted.
"But you are. I tried to deny it, but Seer opened my eyes. You dueled using the natural powers you have, and you won. I did the same."
Jason felt sick. Though he hated the very notion, he did feel that he had enjoyed his triumph. The pain inflicted, the destruction. And now her, an image of himself, which seemed to reflect his very future was calling him deeper into the darkness.
"It wasn't victory. It was a disaster."
Carrie shook her head, and quickly grabbed his hand. A small blush ran across his face, as they were now inches apart.
"You're not the one to be ashamed. Winners don't do that."
She let go of his hand.
"Promise that you will duel me in the finals."
Why such a question. Especially when the answer would be so obvious.
"I will." he said simply.
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The sun curtain had been drawn over the main stadium, and two special umbrellas shielded each dueling platform from the menacing heat. Akhenberg whipped his forehead with a scarf, and took the mike.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the second round of the Astra Gloria Tournament is about to begin. The winners will advance to the finals. So please greet our first challenger, Team Vision."
The crowd cheered wildly, as Carrie rose from the bench, and made her way to the dueling platform. Jason was startled, yet glad that he could see her duel.
"You okay?" asked Andora gently.
"Yes, I'm fine." he replied quickly.
"Oh, it would seem like our champs are bringing out the big guns right from the start." shouted the announcer. "Let's see how Team Ruby will respond."
From the opposite side, Chelsey took the stand, activating her duel disk. Even more voices shouted in approval, as her platform rose.
"Ready to duel?" asked the blue haired girl.
"I'm never unprepared. And it's a good thing that platform was repaired. You're going to need it."
"I don't like the sound of that." said Oliver.
Carrie activated her own duel disk, and drew her sixth card.
Carrie 8000 – Chelsey 8000
"I open with Psychic Snail, in attack mode." She announced coldly.
A large humanoid, half snail, surging with electricity made it's way on the field (1900/1200).
"Two cards face-down will end my turn."
Chelsey made her draw, and was disappointed. The only monster in her hand was Emerald Tortoise, and it was too weak to attack. Oh well, still a good defense.
"I set one monster, and two face-downs. That's all for now."
Carrie 8000 – Chelsey 8000
As Carrie made her draw, Jason felt a pulse of energy coming from her. He opened his hand, and began to look around. Small black vapors were beginning to form, first around her platform, then around her body. Her own eyes took a dark shade of green for a few seconds.
"I set one monster. Then I activate my trap: Battle Teleportation. Since I have a Psychic monster in play, it can attack you directly this turn!".
"Activate trap: Last Resort!" shouted Chelsey. "Since you made an attack, I can take this field spell from my deck and activate it at once. So take us to Ancient City – Rainbow Ruins!"
The very stadium changed, taking the form of a coliseum with large pillars. A bright rainbow illuminated it.
Two bolts of electricity struck Chelsey, ionizing the air around her. She gripped the podium, gasping for breath.
"Dang, I knew these duel disks came with pain receptors, but this is too much!"
"I'm not done!" shouted Carrie. "I activate the trap Psychic Soul, offering my monster to gain 300 lp. for each of it's level."
"I set one card. End turn."
Marcus looked on, amazed and impressed.
"She duels so fast. And so brutal."
Jason's mind was focused not on the moves on the field, but rather what was happening around them. This would be another Shadow Game, no doubt about it. But would she make it so brutal?
Chelsey made a quick recovery, and drew. Finally, now we're getting somewhere.
"I summon Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus!"
The majestic white stallion galloped on the field (1800/1200), a cobalt colored stone appeared in her spell zone.
"Due to his effect, I place Cobalt Eagle in my spell and trap card zone. Next I'll attack! Take out her hidden monster!"
The Pegasus attacked, impaling the reversed card. It was a robotic panda (1700/1400).
"Nice work. Since you destroyed Pandaborg, I can pay 800 lp. to summon Krebons to the field."
A blue portal opened, and the psychic harlequin jumped out (1200/400).
"Not enough."
"Then I activate my other trap: Soul Rope. At the cost of 1000 lp, I summon Power Injector from my deck!"
A second portal opened, revealing a Frankenstein-like creature, it's arms being large seringes (1300/1400).
"I end my turn here." said Chelsey calmly.
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"Looks like another Shadow Game is going to start." said Yasmin, overlooking the arena.
"At least you can't blame this one on me." replied Shafi, leaning against one of the walls.
The woman turned to him. The Magi knew it was useless to talk more about what happened. He had made a mistake. One that could have cost him dearly.
"Any new reading?"
"Nothing. Just average or below."
Shafi looked her in the eyes.
"That boy, Jason, is my surest bet."
"How can you tell?"
"Think of it: he responded to my Shadow Game, but was still in control. Then there's the reading that night. Their group was the only one who weren't present at the hotel that time. It's too much of a coincidence."
He walked to the edge of the platform.
"I'm going to have a talk with him."
Unknown to either of them, a lone figure stood next to the communication tower, assembling several components.
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Carrie 7400 – Chelsey 6100
Reaching for her deck, Carrie's fingers seemed like slender blades. Chelsey was undisturbed, but the feeling of dread was still in her soul. Deep. Buried.
"If I'm not mistaking, those are your dad's cards, right?" she asked.
"And what if they are?"
"I wonder, if you're as attached to them as the legendary Johan Andersen was. Let's find out."
She placed on card on her disk.
"I summon Mind Master to the field." She said, as the small robotic brain appeared, hovering in it's protective dome (100/100).
"Next, at the cost of 800 lp, I tribute Krebons, to summon Reinforced Human Psychic Borg."
The harlequin vanished, replaced by a muscular warrior, armed with a claymore (1500./800).
"Tuning time! Level 1 Mind Master, Level 4 Psychic Borg!"
Five green stars aligned, and a lovely woman came forth, armed with a sword and a shield (2400/1700).
"Magical Android, attack her pegasus."
With one swipe, the creature's head fell, and the rest of the body collapsed in a pool of blood, before it mercifully crystallized in her back row.
**flashback**
A much younger Chelsey was standing in the middle of her room, playing with a small creature, resembling a white wafer. She heard footsteps, and grabbed one of the cards around her.
"Quick, Mokey go, dad's coming."
The door opened, and Johan came in, fast enough to have a quick glance of the creature.
"Well, I guess talents do run in the family."
"Dad, I can explain…" she stammered.
"Explain what? That you can see duel spirits? Heck, I've been seeing them since I was your age."
A feint chirp was heard, and a small, blue creature resembling a small cat or fox came out from behind his leg. Chelsey looked cautiously.
"It's okay Ruby. She won't hurt you."
The monster approached cautiously, and began to rub against her hand. Johan smiled.
"What do you say kid, think you can take your pop's deck for a spin?"
"You're giving me your deck?"
"You guessed it."
"Dad…" she smiled, and embraced him.
**end flashback**
"You'll pay for that!" said Chelsey trough her teeth.
"Thought so." replied Carrie in defiance.
"My monsters are like my family. And this is what you get for harming them. I activate the trap Crystal Pair. Since one of my monsters was destroyed, a Crystal Beast from my deck goes to my back row."
A dark yellow gem appeared.
"I set one card and end my turn." she said coldly. "And thanks to Magical Android, I recover 1600 lp."
Chelsey drew, and pointed to Carrie.
"Looks like my monsters will be avenged. I play the spell E-Force, allowing me to summon any Crystal Beast from my back row. So come back, Topaz Tiger!"
With a loud roar, the horned white tiger leaped forward (1600/1000).
"Next, the spell G-Force, to boost his ATK by 500."
Carrie gave no reply.
"Giving the cold shoulder? Then here's the monster you just butchered. I use the card Crystal Promise. Come back my old pal, Sapphire Pegasus."
As the horned stallion flew in, a dark red crystal appeared in the back row. Chelsey pointed to the female warrior.
"Topaz Tiger, attack!"
The beast's ATK rose to 2500, before striking the psychic with it's claws, shattering it.
"Pegasus, take out the other one!"
A jolt of light shot from the beast's horn, vaporizing the creature at one. Carrie on the other hand, just laughed, as she pressed a button.
"I activate Psychic Overload. Returning 3 Psychics back to my deck, I can draw 2 cards."
"Why are you laughing?" asked Chelsey puzzled.
"Because it's fun to see them die. The only thing I pity is that humans can't feel the pain they feel."
"You're nuts!" replied Chelsey.
Carrie 7600 – Chelsey 5500
"All duelists come to think like that in time." she replied, as her fingers picked up the next card. "You hide your urge to take revenge because your parents tell you to, but when you're alone on the field, you can do what you want."
"I'm not like that!" shouted Chelsey.
"Sure you are. I set one monster and one face-down. My turn is over."
"Then I'll start mine! I don't know what you've been taught all your life, but I value my cards. Just like dad did."
"Then he knew less than you."
Chelsey ignored her remark, and played her card.
"I activate Rare Value. By sending one Crystal Beast from my back row to the graveyard, I draw twice." she said, and the red gem vanished.
"Better hope your monster has a strong enough defense. Because once it's gone, you're wide open. Topaz Tiger, attack!"
Beast's strike revealed a small human, wearing a large metal helmet (100/100). Carrie's deck ejected one card.
"Due to Doctor Cranium, I can pay 800 lp. to add any Psychic from my deck to my hand."
"I don't care! Pegasus, attack!"
The beam of energy struck the platform, making it shake. Both girls were now panting for breath, one from anger, the other from the force of the impact.
"I end my turn!" said Chelsey forcefully.
Carrie 5000 – Chelsey 5500
"Now that we both got a load of our chest, let's continue. I activate the spell Teleport. Since my field is empty of monsters, I pay 800 lp. to summon Master Gig from my hand."
A large, egg shaped monster, covered with horns appeared (2600/1400)
"Next, the spell Telekinetic Power Well, to summon Krebons from my graveyard!"
Her breath hastened, as she pointed to her monster.
"I pay 1000 lp. to use the effect of Master Gig, destroying your hidden monster, and your pegasus."
Two laser beams struck the beasts, shattering them.
"I only send my Pegasus to my back row." said Chelsey.
"Then feel the pain! Master Gig, take down her tiger!"
The psychic focused, and two laser beams struck the beast, going trough it's chest, splitting him in half. The blue haired girl closed her eyes. It was too much to bear.
"Krebons, direct attack!"
As the psychic charged it's powers, the coliseum around them began to glow.
"Since I have two Crystal Beasts in my back row, battle damage is halve." replied Chelsey, as the attack hit her.
"I end my turn." said Carrie, licking her finger.
The anger in Chelsey rose to an ever higher level. Her hand shook, as she lifted one of her cards.
"I summon Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth."
A large, blue and gold mammoth, with four tusks stomped on the field (1700/1600).
"Next, I use Crystal Beacon, to summon Amethyst Cat from my deck."
A lovely feline, with a gem pendant on it's chest jumped next to the mammoth (1200/400).
"I set one card. And I attack Krebons with my mammoth!"
Carrie's remaining face-down lifted, as the beast stamped in.
"I activate Psychic Life Offering. I tribute Krebons to draw a card."
"Great. Then my turn ends here."
Carrie 3200 – Chelsey 3900
Jason narrowed his eyes, as the aura around Carrie grew in intensity. Chelsey's going to summon Rainbow Dragon soon. And if this will be just like what happened to me, it's going to be a disaster.
"I summon Destructotron to the field."
A spidery creature, it's head being a computer monitor appeared (1600/400). A green aura surrounded him..
"I combine Master Gig with Telekinetic Charging Cell, thus negating the life point payment. And you know what that means: since I have two Psychics in play, both your monsters are destroyed."
The psychic's laser slashed both beasts, shattering them.
"Game over!" grinned Carrie, licking her lips. "Master Gig, attack!"
"Wrong again! Activate Rainbow Path. By sending Pegasus to the graveyard, you attack is negated, and Rainbow Dragon gets added from my deck to my hand.
"Then you'll just prolong your agony. My turn is over."
Chelsey's heart leaped, as she made her draw. Thanks dad. This one's for you.
"Since all seven Crystal Beasts are in my graveyard or in my back row, the conditions are met. Shine forth, Rainbow Dragon!"
Seven different beams of energy met in mid-air, before merging into a white sphere. It spread out, taking the form of a winged serpent, it's body covered by gems (4000/0).
"Man, that thing gives me goosebumps every time I see that thing." said Oliver, looking trough a pair of binoculars.
Jason didn't pay attention. A pulse of energy filled his head in pain, involuntarily making him look to the right. His eyes narrowed.
"Olie, can I have those binoculars?"
"Huh? Sure."
Jason grabbed them, and looked in the right direction. Are those the people I saw back at the east entrance? He looked slightly to the left, and saw a hooded figure next to one of the towers.
He dropped the binoculars and ran to the nearest entrance.
"Hey, we're you going?" shouted Marcus.
"Stay here!" replied Jason.
"And let you get in trouble again? Forget it!" he replied.
"Hey, wait up!" shouted Oliver, running after them, leaving Andora alone.
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"Where are you going?" asked Marcus, panting for breath.
"There's someone up there. I saw them back a few days ago, when you dueled."
"Who?"
"I don't know, but we're about to find out."
The Auromer in Yasmin's hand pulsed bright purple, then green and red. Shafi looked puzzled.
"What's going on? It's not reacting to the duel?"
"Then what is it reacting to?"
A single red point appeared on the woman's shoulder. Yasmin moved aside for a few moments, and the point focused on the ground, before moving back to her neck.
Jason pushed the metal door aside, and ran to the roof. Looking to the tower, he realized in horror what it was he had seen. It was a man, wearing a black mask. A long sniper rifle was against his shoulder, ready to fire.
"Look out!" he shouted to the two Magi.
"What?" asked Yasmin looking to him. "Who are you?"
The boy's eye caught sight of the red point on the back of the woman's head. Before Marcus could do anything, he ran, pushing Yasmin to the ground. Though no noise was heard, the impact of the bullet in Jason's shoulder was evident. Oliver's eyes widened in horror.
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On the field, Carrie looked towards the majestic dragon.
"It's going to be a pleasure to kill it."
"In your dreams! Attack Master Gig now! Rainbow reflection!"
The dragon's mouth opened, and a white beam of energy struck the psychic, making it explode.
"I end my turn." said the girl, and Destroctotron exploded as well.
Carrie 1800 – Chelsey 3900
Carrie drew, and reached for her graveyard.
"Such a beautiful monster. Will you feel sad after loosing with your father's prize card in play?"
"I won't loose!"
"You will. I remove from the game Master Gig and Destroctotron, to summon my latest addition to my arsenal. Rise up, Telekinetic Destroyer."
Black lightning burst from the ground, surrounding a roughly human figure. It wore a combination of robes and armor, with a spiked collar around it's neck. A pair of goggles covered it's eyes (2300/1800). Chelsey looked cautiously.
"Lastly, I combine him with Psychic Sword, boosting it's ATK by 2000."
"The battle ends here. Attack her dragon!"
Gasps of shock rose from the audience, as a sphere of black energy.
"Since my monster attacked, you draw a card. What comes next, depends on what that card is."
Chelsey's hand reached her deck. Dad, please stay by me.
She drew, and revealed Crystal Abundance. Carrie laughed.
"Since it is a Spell, I can change my attack to a direct one!"
Shocks of black energy struck her, sending her screams of pain into the sky.
Carrie 1800 – Chelsey 0
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Yasmin looked to Jason, as he took deep breaths. Blood was pouring from his shoulder, staining her robe. Oliver and Marcus ran to him, helping him lie on his stomach. His shoulder was literally shattered.
"Don't just stand there, go for help!" shouted Oliver at the top of his lungs.
Jason coughed, his breath slowly fading.
"For God's sake, he dying!"
Yasmin turned to run for the door, but Shafi grabbed her hand.
"Wait, look."
Jason's breath became irregular, and his body began to spasm. His eyes turned dark blue, and his body rose a foot above the ground. The Auromer glowed bright gold, pointing to him. Jason stood upright, still floating. His shoulder was covered by a transparent membrane, before healing. The only thing left was a tear in the shirt.
Marcus and Oliver looked on amazed, as Jason's feet touched the floor. The two Magi knelled, keeping their heads bowed.
"My King…." said Shafi in a solemn tone.
To be continued…
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ORIGINAL CARDS CREATED
Psychic Life Offering
Spell / Quick-play
Tribute any number of Psychic-type monsters and activate one of the effects: *Draw 1 card for each tributed monster. *Gain life points equal to the combined ATK of the tributed monster.
Telekinetic Destroyer
Level 6 / DARK / Psychic / ATK 2300 / DEF 1800
This card cannot be normal summoned or set. This card cannot be special summoned except by removing from play 2 Psychic-type monsters from your graveyard. If this card attacks, your opponent draws 1 card. Apply the effect depending on the type of card: *Spell: The attack is treated as a direct attack. *Trap: This card is changed to defense position. *Monster: Gain life points equal to the ATK of the drawn monster.
The above cards are my own creation
CARD TRIVIA QUIZ
This Winged Beast is featured in the artwork of three cards. Name the monster, and the cards in which it appears. Submit your answers by the time the next chapter is posted.
Coming up…
Oliver has his first duel in the tournament. Two strategies based on the same concept clash. Don't miss Calamity's Armaments