Chapter 21: Home Investigation
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Buzz...Buzz–
"Yes?" Rouga picked up his phone and replied seriously.
"Looks like the connection is restored. How's it going on your side?" A man with white hair and red eyes rested on the sofa.
"They made an attack and cut the connection. But the police came promptly."
"Oh? They must have good sense." He smiled satisfyingly.
"Kyoya, what is our next destination?"
"We will stay in Japan for a while."
"Stay in Japan?"
"There is someone that I'm...quite interested in."
"I see."
"The ship is approaching the coast. Hopefully, we'll meet there as soon as possible."
"Roger that..."
Abruptly, a chill wind blew on his skin and he stared at the front with widened eyes.
This smell.
The taste of bloodlust. It was unbelievably enormous, the pressure filled the atmosphere and vanished shortly.
...
Kyoya, we need to be more careful during the next investigation.
He stared at the waves splashing the shores and sighed.
Morihito and his friends went on board. They found and lay down on seats like a sloth.
"Finally..." Kai took a long sigh of relief and stretched his arms. "Come to think about what we encountered previously, they're all insane..."
"If Kiyoshi didn't make up the plan to let us escape, we might not be able to survive." Krieger spoke.
"It was all by luck. Without Blast's and you guys' help, I would not end up here." Kiyoshi explained.
"By the way, Kiyoshi, how did you meet the tiny dragon?" Kai asked.
"I found him in the underground's research room. Well...he's now my buddy."
"What?! He's your buddy?! How? Please explain!"
"That's the most unexpected situation to make a buddy contract." Krieger giggled lightly.
"..."
Morihito stared at the trio discussing. He yawned, his head tilted forward then blinked his eyes a few times.
"Mori, what about you?" Kai questioned and noticed Morihito had been quiet.
"Mori?" Kai patted on Morihito's shoulders and tried to call him.
"Kai, look." Kiyoshi hinted to him.
"Oh...he's asleep with Xander." Kai said with his voice getting gentle and tardily.
"They must be really tired." Blast explained.
"Good afternoon, commissioner Tasuku. Or we have already seen the sunset, should I say good evening?" Light stared at the panting Tasuku near him.
"Are you hurt? Why didn't you report to me when you joined the investigation team?" Tasuku spoke while calming his breath.
"No. I thought you were on a break, so I didn't call you. Besides, I never got a chance to do so." Light said with a wry smile.
That is because he thought I would decline his request?
Tasuku sighed and munched his lips.
"In the coming week, you will need to stay at the headquarter for inspection, understand?"
"Yes..." Light nodded and stared away. "I promise it won't happen again."
"However, based on the performance of this raid..."
"Welcome to the family of Buddy Police, Kurouzu Light."
"Wait, does that mean I am...?"
"From tomorrow, you will be working in the office, not only as a part-time assistant but as an official buddy police officer and a low-rank investigator."
Light gradually opened his mouth and grinned like a shining star.
"Yes!"
An officer was interviewing Morihito about the incident. While Xander sat in the waiting room impatiently with his tiny foot swinging front and back.
"Do you remember the approximate starting time of the attack?"
"I think it was around noon, since it was very sunny."
"Noted. To make it clear, do you remember seeing anyone suspicious?"
"We met a man in tall height claiming himself to be the leader of a squad. But retreated after."
The investigator read Morihito's profile for a while and noticed the appearance matched the description of a few other pieces of evidence.
"Were you one of the four who were captured by the attackers and escaped their base?"
"Yes...along with Kai, Kiyoshi and Krieger. I got separated in the beginning, but I found my way to escape before the explosion."
Morihito tried to pour out the things from his mind. The officer nodded with a smile, he crossed his hands and stared at Morihito again. Before he asked another question, Morihito spoke up.
"Ah, one more thing, I believe my friends gathered and escaped together. But they weren't able to find me because the entrance collapsed."
"Is it because of the explosion?"
"No, it was before that. There was a small platform, similar to a lift structure. My friends told me that one of their members destroyed the lift. After that, I went to find a way out with my buddy."
Morihito answered straightforwardly. His fingers rubbed each other under the table and mopped his sweat in his hand onto his thigh after.
"And therefore you escaped in another exit." The officer added politely. "It was said that you escaped after the explosion, how did you manage to survive?"
Morihito glanced at the ceiling of the office and looked back at the investigator.
If I tell them I saved Xander and Mr Aragami with some kind of natural force, they will probably consider me insane.
It is also best to keep my powers a secret.
"Well, I...my buddy and I escaped the flames and falling pipes. The scene was extremely chaotic...I feel uneasy when I just think about it." Morihito replied with a few pauses in his sentence.
"It's fine. Were there only you, your buddy and a survivor he carried?"
"No...actually, there was a mysterious man who showed us and saved me and my friends from the criminals."
"Does he have grey-white hair and shattered clothes, and a giant white wolf as his follower?"
"Yes, exactly."
"One more thing, do you know a man who is called 'Kitagawa Masumi'?"
"No, I don't know him." Morihito answered after a few seconds pause.
The officer fixed his eyes on the tablet. The uneven ticking and clicking spread in the silent room disquietingly. Morihito kept his mouth shut and stared at him calmly despite the cold air pricking his back and chilling through his spine.
"I see. Thank you for your time, Mr Amari."
"No, no worries!" Morihito scratched the back of his head lightly with his right hand and revealed a humble grin.
The officer opened the doors for Morihito. Xander slid down from the chair and dashed near him in a few steps.
"Morihito, what took you so long? You're making me hungry!"
"Hah, I will make you a bowl of ramen when we are home..."
"Hurray!! I can't wait!" Xander cheered in a higher tone. "What did they ask you?"
"Well, just the questions I expected..."
Let's just hope they won't find out.
"Morning, Mr Kurouzu. Anything I can help you with?" The secretary asked politely.
"I want to search for a recording of a witness interview."
"What is the name of the witness?"
"Amari Morihito."
"There are a total of three recordings for the witness. One is from four years ago, another one was a few weeks ago. The last one was recorded today."
A record from four years ago?
"Can I have the copies of the recordings?"
"A moment, please."
The secretary clicked on the file and a pop-up screen appeared.
"What? I have never seen something like this..." She kept her eyes non-shut after seeing the search results.
"Hold on, let me retry."
"It's still the same..."
"What's wrong?" Light peeked near the computer.
"It said that we need to grant permission for the recording."
"For now, only one person accessed the recording." She further explained.
"Commissioner Tasuku?" Light questioned curiously.
"Yes, that's correct." The secretary read in detail after fixing her glasses.
That explains why Tasuku worried about him so much.
But still...it is very interesting...what kind of person needed to be placed at such a high-security level?
Light thought deeply and inquired. "Am I able to see the other recordings?"
"Yes. They are accessible." The secretary sent the copy to Light's tablet.
Ding!
"Got it, thanks!" Light grinned as he received the recordings, placing them into a folder which stored all information about his target.
A week later, Light came to Morihito's department. He pressed the doorbell and waited for the answer patiently.
"Oh, hello there. I am Kurouzu Light, a fellow investigator of Buddy Police. We would like to conduct an in-home investigation."
Oh, look, the reaction. He must be a shy boy. However...
"Good afternoon investigator. I was not notified that you will be coming to my home, so I wonder, did something happen?" Light gazed at Morihito greeting him.
Blinking eyes, rubbing fingers then hiding the thumb, fake smile, cannot look straight at the talker, and so much more.
His natural behaviours are just so predictable and observable, like in the recording.
Although I have seen almost hundreds of witnesses' recordings, I could already distinguish if their words are true.
But he is the most honest one I have seen.
"Oh about that...that wasn't a huge matter. Sorry for the inconvenience, I think they forgot to inform you about the investigation. It will be quick, no worries! But before that, shall we talk, deceiver?" Light's words placed Morihito open-mouthed, like freezing his mind in a stopped time.
What the hell?
What did he just say?
"Deceiver?" I am a deceiver?
What does he mean by I am a "deceiver"?
Oh crap. This must be because I gave some false details during the interview...this is bad!
Do they already know things about me...? So are they even being so urgent to find me?
That was just too quick!
Come to think if they found out that I was lying...
Will I end up in court?
What can even do with this?
What should I do?
"Morihito, who is that?" Xander stepped near and stared at Light.
"Uh...a police officer?" While Morihito struggled to make a sound.
"'Amari Morihito', that's your name, right?" Light asked with a friendly smile.
"Yes...! That's right." Morihito could feel that he was almost shouting. Then he covered his mouth in a shock.
"How old are you?"
"Fourteen...?" Morihito's voice sounds as soft as breathing.
"Calm down, it was just a question."
He called that a question.
But I feel like the threat is more than a "question".
"Can I take a seat?"
"Sure...of course! Make yourself home!" Morihito bowed in a blink.
"Well then, you can sit down too. It is going to take some time. I am worried that you will feel tired if you stand long." Light smiled at him gently with his eyes shut.
"Thanks...?"
Morihito carefully pulled out the chair and took a seat.
"We'll also need your buddy to be out for a while. Please understand."
"Morihito, who exactly are they? Didn't you tell them about the incident just a week ago?" Xander shouted at the doorstep while the other police took him outside.
"Just like said, they are the police, but they are making another visit!" Xander and Morihito shouted at each other, and the noise spread in the room.
"How long do I have to wait again?"
"I don't know!"
"Once you're done, just tell me, and I will be right next to you!"
"Alright!!"
The door was shut after a bang. Morihito took a deep breath and glanced at the things around him.
Ah...it feels much better after shouting.
He's probably going to ask many things.
The other police officers walked out of the house. Only Light and Morihito remained in the room.
"Okay...where should we begin?" Light spoke unworriedly.
This is the most easygoing police officer I have seen.
But somehow his words are making me so uncomfortable and vigilant.
"Oh, I know! Let's talk about some laws."
Laws?!
Who would start off like that?!
That's because I violated the laws as I lied?
Oh no, no, please.
"Although I didn't read them by details, as you know..."
"Any attempt to intentionally give false evidence to police is an illegal act. Doing so can lead you to imprisonment for years and fines."
Prison...and fines...?!
"Or you have never heard of them?"
"Yes, I know. Of course, I do." Morihito noticed his voice was trembling softly.
"Just to make sure you understand." Light giggled softly.
All his words were a serious matter, yet he made them sound so uncomplicated and unworried.
He kept his tone and expression so gently and amiably.
But that could be his disguise, in order to make the answerer feel comfortable and reply straightforwardly.
"Don't worry, I didn't say you are guilty. That was just a friendly reminder."
"Oh, thanks..."
Morihito stared at Light and started wondering.
It feels like he is hiding something behind the face of an angel.
That's it. An angelic face with a demon inside...
That's the scariest existence I could think of.
"Alright, I hope you are ready for some questions..."
"What happened to you and your buddy monster when you were being captured, like before the explosion?"
He's already asking me things about the incident, especially the part when I didn't tell detailedly.
"Well...that was, uh..." His eyes were looking somewhere to the right.
"We got away from the capturer, then we saved another survivor on the way."
"What does the capturer look like?"
"Umm...he is a bit short, with glasses..."
Light nodded as he wrote down the details and tried to draw the person.
The characteristics he described the person are extremely similar to the survivor, quite amusingly.
That could be because he can't compile the story for another person, which is expected.
"Okay, okay. Let's stop here a bit. You are talking a little too fast."
"Am...am I? I am really sorry, I didn't notice..."
"No, no, no. Mr Amari, have you ever told someone a story? Like it is all written by yourself? Or have you ever written a story?"
"Why suddenly ask?" Morihito blinked his eyes at Light dumbfoundedly with a frown.
"As I said, I thought you were talking too fast in a conversation."
"And it wasn't meant to be true, it was a test." He grinned.
"What...?!" Morihito kept his mouth non-shut.
"Oh my, you're really bad at lying, aren't you?"
How did he know I was lying?!
"Your face was telling me - 'Oh, how did he know?' Or something. But I am completely normal and do not know any mind-reading."
Light blinked his eyes and Morihito gulped.
He's scary...
"That's actually quite simple. But I guess you did not notice your small actions when you're talking."
My actions and posture...?
"Take a look at yourself, you won't be able to answer me if you continue to be in this state."
"Relax. This isn't a part of the investigation. We will put them aside slightly."
"Oh...okay."
"Do you mind putting your hands off the table?"
Morihito raised his crossed hands in the air. Sweat drops dripping into a small pond of sweat on the desk.
"Wow, you got some sweaty hands!" Light giggled.
"Oh...I get them when I am nervous, I got used to that."
Light took out the tissue from his pocket and handed over it to Morihito. Morihito nodded gratefully and cleaned his hands quickly.
"Thanks..."
"Summer must be hot and sweaty, it is normal for all of us."
"Speaking of hot temperatures, I will go get the air conditioner."
"Sure."
Morihito fastened his steps and grabbed the controller.
"Should we play a game?" Light suggested with a smile. "How about a Buddyfight match to chill out?"
"I don't know...maybe?" Morihito split the words out of his mouth one by one.
"Excellent! I love Buddyfights, it is just like my hobby, do you?"
"Well uh, me too."
"Which world do you like the most?"
"Dragon World...this is the only world I use." Morihito scratched his head slightly.
"For me, I am a Darkness Dragon World user."
Darkness Dragon World...just like Masumi, Excrucia...
No, I believe they are many people using the same world too. That's nothing special.
"You are a student from Aibo Academy?"
"I am, as an 8th grade."
"In fact, I study in Aibo too! But I am a lower grade than you."
Does that mean he's even younger than me? Being an officer at such a young age?!
"No need to be surprised, I am just a part-timer. Now I am full time in summer since I have tons of free time. Welp, probably not after school returns. So I am going to enjoy my last bit of summer holidays."
A part-timer, huh?
"Alright, should you get your deck?" Light asked gently.
"Yes. Please wait for me!" Morihito shouted in the corridor, entered his bedroom and locked the door in a flash.
He took a deep breath after sliding his back on the door and sat on the floor. He covered his face and groaned.
"What is all this stuff...?" He murmured with waned and fluttering words.
"They came to my home so suddenly."
"And knowing I was lying..."
"What will happen to me next...?"
Light waited patiently in the living room. Nevertheless, his curiosity urged him to start looking and wandering around. He noticed the photo in the picture frame, showing Morihito and his parents.
What a warm family.
But it seems his parents work and seldom stay at home.
...
Just like someone I know, huh.
He sighed as he thought of a few moments.
The main reason I picked the time right after lunch hour was to observe his habits.
Two bowls are in the sink. Two glass cups are on the table, with different volumes.
You can quickly tell they are his and his buddy.
One room remains shut all the time, it can be the master bedroom.
Also, when I arrived, he had no intention to call his parents.
All signs in the house show that he has been living alone for quite a long time.
However, despite almost no one at his house, he kept everywhere neat. Judging by the cleanliness, housework may even be his hobby.
Light returned to his seat after several observances at Morihito's house.
Hmm...he has been there for a while. It is a bit boring now.
After hearing my words, it is normal for him to have such a reaction.
Maybe there is an unspeakable reason for him to hide the truth?
"Light, mind if I talk to you for a moment?"
A pond of shadow underneath Light shrank out of the floor and transformed into a small black dragon, who appeared in a white mask with yellow eyes.
"What is it, Geil?"
"Did you just talk to him?" Geil questioned seriously.
"Yes, a few moments ago."
"Where is he now?"
"Probably his bedroom."
"You said something to him?"
"Yeah, and that could be why."
"It could also be your attitude and choice of words, causing the discomfort."
"Remember, even if you found him suspicious or even guilty, it is not necessary to do so..."
Thud–
The door closed softly. Morihito stepped out gradually and silently. Light stayed quiet immediately.
Speak of the devil, there he is. Light chucked after his thoughts.
"Sorry, I kept you waiting..."
"Not really, have you gotten your deck?"
"Here." Morihito placed his deck of cards on the desk.
His hands are trembling. That means his fear still remains.
But after this fight, I can learn more about him.
"Alright, remember to shuffle your deck before playing."
"Yea...! Sure."
"I fight for Darkness Dragon World." Light flipped the flag card face up.
"Mine is Dragon World." Morihito followed.
"Buddy monster, Black Dragon Knight, Geil."
"Ancient Force Protector Dragon, Xander."
Morihito [Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]
Light [Life: 10/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]
"How about you go first?" Light squinted.
"Alright..."
"Draw. Charge and draw." Morihto smiled as he placed a card into the guage and draw another.
Morihito's field
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 6]
Item: None
(No monsters on the field)
Light observed the signs on Morihito's face.
Looks like he just got a good draw.
"I equip, Drago Blade."
Light stared at the gameboard and broke out a cold sweat.
The Light and Hope, Drago Blade
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Item
Attributes: Power of Origin, weapon
Power: 6000 / Crit: 2
[Release Condition!] [No release condition]
-This card on the field cannot be destroyed or returned to hand and its abilities cannot be nullified.
[Counter] [Act] "Ultimate Force, Infinite Drago Slash" When there is no monster in the opponent's centre. You may drop a hand card. If you do, [Stand] this card.
[Counter] [Act] "Full Power Slash!!" Choose a monster on your opponent's field. Then, you may pay 2 gauge. For this turn, the chosen monster cannot activate [Soulguard]. You may only use this ability once per turn.
[Double Attack] [Equipment Change]
'No release condition'? Does such a card exist?
I have never seen such a card before. Was it even being registered into the database?
"I use this spell, Force Dragons' Adventure Trip. For its effects, I can search for three force dragons and place them into the drop zone."
Force Dragons' Adventure Trip!
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Force Dragon
-Search for 3 different Force Dragon monsters in your deck, shuffle your deck. Then, put them into your gauge or into the drop zone. You may only use "Force Dragons' Adventure Trip!" once per turn.
Morihito's field
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"I use Drago Blade to attack." Morihito placed the card horizontally.
"Alright" Light tapped on the tablet and the number on the life counter decreased.
Light's field
[Life: 8/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 6]
Item: None
(No monsters on the field)
"That's the end of my turn." Morihito said softly.
"It was a pretty good start." Light giggled a little.
Light's field
[Life: 8/ Gauge: 3 (Charge)/ Hand: 7 (Draw)]
Item: None
(No monsters on the field)
"I cast, Lite of Destiny." Light placed a card from his deck and shuffled it.
Lite of Destiny
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Black Dragon, Curse Dragon, Get
Put the top card of your deck into your gauge, and put up to one monster with critical 2 or less and "Abygale" or "Geil" in its card name from your deck into your hand, and shuffle your deck. You may only cast "Lite of Destiny" once per turn.
"I pay one gauge and call Black Dragon Knight, Geil to the centre. I gain one life, as a buddy gift."
Light's field
[Life: 9 (buddy gift)/ Gauge: 3 (Lite of Destiny)/ Hand: 6]
Item: None
(C: Geil)
"Black Dragon Knight, Geil", size one... Morihito murmured the name and effects in his head.
Black Dragon Knight, Geil
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Size 1 Monster
Attributes: Curse Dragon
Power: 6000 / Critical: 1 / Defense: 1000
[Call Cost] [Pay 1 gauge]
When this card enters the field, if your opponent has a card under their flag, destroy a card on your opponent's field.
When this card is destroyed, you may pay 1 life. If you do, put the top card of your opponent's deck face up under their flag, and return this card to hand.
"I use Curse Light, destroy Geil and put the top three cards of my deck into the gauge."
Curse Light
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Curse Dragon, Charge, Recovery
[Cast Cost] [Destroy a «Curse Dragon» monster on your field]
[Counter] Choose and use one of the following two. You may only cast "Curse Light" once per turn.
・Put the top three cards of your deck into your gauge.
・You gain 4 life!
Light's field
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 6/ Hand: 5]
Item: None
(C: (destroyed))
He just destroyed his buddy monster?! Morihito stared at Light's field.
"When Geil is destroyed, I can pay 1 life and place him from the drop zone into my hand." Light explained.
Light's field
[Life: 8/ Gauge: 6/ Hand: 6(Geil)]
Item: None
(No monsters on the field)
"With Geil's effect, you will also need to place the top card from your deck face up under your flag."
"Okay..."
They also place cards face up. I wonder if his deck works like Masumi's?
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 1
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"I call Geil to the centre."
Light's field
[Life: 8/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 5]
Item: None
(C: Geil)
"It is still the main phrase, so you can call him again, right?" Morihito pointed at Geil.
"Correct. You start to get how it works?"
"Just a little." Morihito chuckled embarrassingly.
"Good. Mind if I speed up a bit?"
"Sure."
"When Geil enters the field, as you have a card under your flag, I can destroy a card on your field."
"Umm...but my item card cannot be destroyed." Morihito noticed.
"Do you mind if I have a look?"
Morihito handed over the card to Light.
"The Light and Hope, Drago Blade".
It cannot be destroyed or returned to hand, its abilities cannot be nullified when it is on the field. The effects are insane. The only weaknesses are dropping and resting by the opponent.
Attribute, "Power of Origin"...? That's new to me.
I may need to research more on this afterwards.
"You're right. That is a part of the card's effects." Light explained as he gave back the card to Morihito.
"Thanks. You may continue." Morihito smiled after a nod.
"Curse Ritual, I destroy Geil. I pay one life and return it to my hand. I gain two life, and draw two cards as a result."
"Then I will need to put a card from my deck under my flag..." Morihito mumbled.
Light's field
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 6/ Hand: 7(Geil)]
Item: None
(C: (None))
Curse Ritual
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Curse Dragon, Draw
[Cast Cost] [Destroy a «Curse Dragon» on your field]
You gain 2 life, and draw two cards. Then, if your opponent has two or more cards under their flag, draw a card. You may only cast "Curse Ritual" once per turn.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 2
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"Pay one gauge, I call Geil to the centre. Cast, Devil Stigma. I destroy Geil, I put the top two cards from my deck into the gauge and gain one life. Then I pay 1 life to return Geil..."
Devil Stigma
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Deep, Charge, Recovery
You cannot cast this card during the final phrase.
[Counter] Destroy a monster on your field. If you do, put two cards from the top of your deck into your gauge, and you gain 1 life.
Light's field
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 6 (Geil)]
Item: None
(C: (None))
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 3
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"Devil Stigma"...
I remember how Masumi used it to destroy one of his monsters.
Those scenes are still in my head, very clearly.
The armoured purple dragon's harrowing cry after his head was torn apart by a scythe...he giggled as he gained effects from the destruction.
"Monsters are just cards. Lifeless monsters. A tool to gain victory."
But I will never agree to that.
"Geil to the left. I call Assault of Silver Moon, Geil Luna to the left position."
Um? He didn't use his life point to get back Geil. Morihito noticed after recovering from his pondering.
Assault of Silver Moon, Geil Luna
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Size 1 Monster
Attributes: Curse Dragon
Power: 6000 / Critical: 1 / Defense: 1000
When this card enters the field, put up to one «Curse Dragon» with [Set] from your deck or drop zone into your hand. If you looked in your deck, shuffle it.
At the start of your opponent's turn, if a card is under your opponent's flag, you gain 3 life, then, if eight or more cards are under your opponent's flag, draw a card!
[Move]
Light's field
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 4]
Item: None
(L: Geil Luna) (C: (None))
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 3
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"When Geil Luna enters the field, I can search for a set card with Curse Dragon attribute and put it into my hand. Set, Sentence of Curse."
Light added a spell card into his cards. Morihito gazed at Light shuffling his deck and wondered.
This must be why the cards under the flag matter.
His winning condition is not making my life zero. Instead, it requires a certain amount of cards under my flag.
That means, if I need to win, I must deduct his life points before my cards reach it.
Sentence of Curse
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Curse Dragon
[Set] (This card remains on the field)
This card on the field cannot be destroyed or returned to hand.
At the start of your opponent's turn, put the top card of your opponent's deck face up under their flag. Then, if your opponent has fifteen or more cards under their flag, you win the fight.
You may only [Set] one "Sentence of Curse" on your field.
Light's field
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 4]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
(L: Geil Luna)
"Underration. I put Geil from my drop zone into my hand. I gain 2 life and two gauges."
Light placed Geil in the centre.
Light's field
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 3]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
(L: Geil Luna) (C: Geil)
"Time to wrap things up." He grinned. "Geil Luna, attack."
"Counter. I cast, True Blue Force Dragon Shield. I nullify the attack and place the top two cards of my deck into my gauge."
True Blue Force Dragon Shield
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Blue Dragon, Ancient Warrior, defense, charge
-You may only cast this card when you have 1 or more Blue Dragon in your drop zone.
[Counter] Nullify the attack. Put the top 2 cards of your deck into your gauge. If you have a Ancient Warrior on your field, put 2 more cards into your gauge.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 3
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 4]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"I use Geil to attack."
"I take one damage."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 3
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 4]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"Final phrase. Set, Curse Count." Light declared.
Curse Count
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Impact
Attributes: Death, Curse Dragon
[Cast Cost] [Pay 2 gauge]
[Set]
If a «Curse Dragon» monster is on your field, damage you take are reduced by 1.
At the end of your turn, put up to the top two cards of your opponent's deck face up under their flag!!
Did he just set an impact card?!
Light's field
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (C: Geil)
"When my turn ends, I can put the top two cards of your deck face up under your flag." Light placed them while saying so.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 5
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 4]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"That's all?"
"Yes. It's your turn now."
When Morihito moved Drago Blade back to the position, Light called him.
"At the start of your turn, you have to put the top card of your deck under your flag."
"You just said it is over?" Morihito frowned a little.
"No, actually." Light giggled. "Also, I can gain 3 life due to Geil Luna's effects. Man, I am so close to his drawing ability! That's a pity."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 7
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 4]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
Light's field
[Life: 14/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (C: Geil)
"Does it end now?" Morihito asked with slight impatience.
"Yes, go on."
"Okay..." Morihito took a deep breath and continued.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 6
[Life: 9/ Gauge: 6 (Charge)/ Hand: 5 (Draw)]
Item: Drago Blade
(No monsters on the field)
"I cast, Unforgettable Promise. I can look for a buddy monster in my deck. I buddy call Ancient Force Protector Dragon, Xander to the right."
Unforgettable Promise
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Summon
-You may choose the following two:
-[Counter] You may call a card from your hand or your drop zone by paying its [Call cost]
-[Counter] Look for a buddy monster in your deck and call it to the field by paying its [Call Cost, then shuffle your deck. You may use this ability once per turn.
Ancient Force Protector Dragon, Xander
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Size 2 monster
Attributes: Ancient Warrior, Force Dragon
Power: 12000/ Crit: 4 / Defense: 4000
[Call Cost] [Pay 3 gauge and put the top two cards from your deck into this card's soul]
-You may only call this card when you have 5 or more Force Dragon monsters in your drop zone
-"Life Stream" When this card enters the field, your life becomes 10. This ability cannot be nullified by your opponent's card effects.
-When this card attacks, it attacks all your opponent's monsters and your opponent instead!
[Move] [Soulguard]
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 6
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 4]
Item: Drago Blade
(R: Xander (2 soulguard))
"I pay 2 gauge and call Dual-Blade Legend, Protector Dragon Xander to the right."
Dual-Blade Legend, Protector Dragon Xander
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Size 2 monster
Attributes: Ancient Warrior, Force Dragon
Power: 20000 / Crit: 2 / Defense: 5000
[Call Cost] [Pay 2 gauge or put this card on the top of a Ancient Warrior. Then, put the top two cards from your deck into this card's soul]
-This card cannot be destroyed by your opponent's card effects.
-When this card attacks, deal 3 damage to your opponent, you gain 3 life! This ability cannot be nullified.
-"Anti-penetrate" If you are equipped with an Power of Origin item, all the cards on your opponent's field cannot activate [Penetrate]!
[Double Attack] [Move] [Soulguard]
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 6
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 3]
Item: Drago Blade
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"I cast, Powerful Draw. I draw three cards." Morihito grinned after the cards were revealed to him.
Powerful Draw!
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Draw
-You may only use this card when you a Force Dragon on your field.
[Counter] You draw 2 cards. If you have a Ancient Warrior on your field, you draw 1 more card. You may only use 'Powerful Draw!' once per turn.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 6
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 5]
Item: Drago Blade
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"I equip, Knight's Holy Drago Lance, the Guardian of Justice."
Knight's Holy Drago Lance, the Guardian of Justice
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Item
Attributes: Force Dragon, Power of Origin, weapon
Power: 12000 / Crit: 2
[Release Condition!] [Return an item with the name "Drago Blade" to your hand]
[Equip Cost] [Pay 3 gauge]
-All the Force Dragon on your field cannot be destroyed, leave the field, and their abilities cannot be nullified by the opponent's card effects. They get [Penetrate].
-If you have a Ancient Warrior on your field, all the Force Dragon on your field gain power 30000 and [Double Attack]!
-[True • Penetrate] (When this card attacks and destroys a monster on your opponent's field, this card deals damage equal to its critical to your opponent. You cannot activate [Penetrate].)
[True • Penetrate] [Triple Attack] [Equipment Change]
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 6
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 0/ Hand: 5 (Drago Blade)]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
That's his and his buddy's evolution. They must have come a long way. Light thought.
"I call Great Treasure, Pirate Dragon to left. I can put the top three cards of my deck into the gauge as I have three Force Dragons on my field."
Great Treasure, Pirate Dragon
Worlds: Dragon World, Dungeon World
Type: Size 1 monster
Attributes: Blue dragon, Force dragon
Power: 4000 / Crit: 2 / Defense: 1000
[Call Cost] [Put a card on the top of your deck into this card's soul]
When this card enters your field, put the top card of your deck into your gauge for each Force Dragon on your field.
[Soulguard]
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 7
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 4]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: Pirate Dragon (1 soulguard)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"I call Pirate Dragon to the left, again. And I can have three gauge."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 6
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 6/ Hand: 3]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: Pirate Dragon (1 soulguard)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
As Morihito placed his hand on his card of Xander, Light spoke up.
"Are you and Xander a good buddy?"
"Why ask?"
"Just curious." Light continued. "When did you meet him for the first time?"
"Around a month and more ago."
"So, you two are new to each other?"
"Yes. But we became good friends quickly."
"That's interesting. I'm sure you two encountered quite a lot of things this month."
"Firstly, you were invited to Aibo Academy by a recommendation letter two months ago. Then you got into the school after a month."
"On the first day of your school, you met your buddy and registered him as your buddy monster."
"At the annual Buddyfight Exhibition, you also participated. You witnessed the attack of an illegal act of a monster and a criminal."
"Around two weeks later, after the day of BuddyFest at Aibo Academy, you got attacked by a mysterious black dragon, resulting in your buddy's injury."
Morihito gulped as Light mentioned Aggravius.
How many things did he investigate on me?!
"But that didn't end the chaos. A week ago, you and your classmates were on a vacation. Being attacked by a group of terrorists suddenly."
"And now, we're here."
"That was a complete ride of a roller coaster, I would say."
"Indeed..." Morihito's eyes are on Light after a startle.
"How would you describe the journey?"
"I don't know...I have mixed feelings about it." Morihito sighed.
"Well. Let's move on to a different topic."
"How much do you know about the word..."
"Power of Origin?"
"Huh?" Morihito hesitated to answer.
"I don't know much about it. But Drago Blade and Drago Lance shared that same attribute."
"Do you know that is not a current attribute registered into the database and history? There is no information about it."
"No, I don't."
"Your buddy's deck was recently registered into the data. However, the two item cards that you have mentioned do not exist there."
"What...?!" Morihito gazed at Drago Lance after Light's words and his mind went completely blank.
"Mr Amari, let's say, what do you know about this type of item card?"
"Uhh...it gives me a warm and calm feeling when I use it in buddyfights."
"Only Virtual Reality fights?"
"No...somehow now also." Morihito smiled warmly.
Light glanced on the card of Drago Lance.
"I see. Anyways, I am going to ask you a few questions about the Golden Island incident. Do you mind if I start now?"
"Yes." Morihito replied politely.
"Can you describe what happened to you and your buddy during the explosion of the base?"
"I can't remember much about it. We were escaping and a tall man saved us." Morihito said after staring at the game board for a while.
"And then?" Light proceeded.
"We escaped the base together. He left me rapidly after reaching the exit."
"Was the scene too chaotic for you to remember, or you intended not to?"
"I'm sorry?"
"Look, you know the answer deeply, but you decided not to tell."
"Let's pause here a bit. It is still your turn to attack for now."
"Right..." Morihito rubbed his head with an uncertain gaze.
"No hurries." Light giggled.
"I use Xander to attack Geil. When he attacks, it deals 3 damage and I gain 3 life."
Light's field
[Life: 11/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (C: Geil)
"Counter, Curse Light. I destroy Geil. I gain 4 life. I pay 1 life and return Geil to my hand."
Light's field
[Life: 14/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2 (Geil)]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (C: (Destroyed))
"I attack Geil with Xander again."
"Fine, I will take 4 damage." He beamed with his eyes closed.
"Only 4 damage? Shouldn't it be 5?" Morihito blinked his eyes a few times.
"Since Curse Count reduces all the damage I take by one when there is a Curse Dragon on my field."
"Oh..."
Light's field
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna)
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 7
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 6/ Hand: 3]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: Pirate Dragon (1 soulguard)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"I use Drago Lance to attack Geil Luna."
Light's field
[Life: 10/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: (destroyed))
"As Geil Luna is destroyed by Drago Lance, I can activate 'True Penetrate'."
"What is 'True Penetrate'?" Light asked curiously.
This is the first card that has a variant of 'Penetrate'.
Did he develop this ability on his own?
"'True Penetrate' is similar to normal 'Penetrate' ability. But when the card attacks and destroys a monster."
"That's incredible." Light chuckled slightly.
Light's field
[Life: 8/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(No monster on the field)
"Double attack."
"Two critical, alright then."
Light's field
[Life: 6/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(No monster on the field)
"I use Pirate Dragon to attack."
"Whoops. I think you just attack more than four times. But lucky for me. I cast, Buddy Block. For this turn, your attacks cannot deal any damage."
Buddy Block
Worlds: Generic
Type: Spell
Attributes: Defense, Buddy
[Cast Cost] [Pay 1 gauge]
[Counter] Choose and use one of the following two.
・For this turn, the next damage you would be dealt is reduced by 3.
・If your opponent's cards have attacked four times or more this turn, for this turn, you cannot be dealt damage by attacks.
Light's field
[Life: 6/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 1]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(No monster on the field)
"So I can't attack more with my monsters?" Morihito questioned.
"You can say so." Light grinned.
"But my turn is not finished yet. As the spell only affects attacks, it doesn't stop direct damage from cards."
"Final phrase. I cast, Ancient's Creation: Dragonic Force Slash. It deals damage equals to all criticals of 'Ancient Warrior' and 'Power of Origin' on my field."
"That makes a four."
Ancient's Creation: Dragonic Force Slash!
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Impact
Attributes: Ancient Warrior, Power of Origin
-You may only cast this card when you have a Ancient Warrior on your field and you are equipped with an Power of Origin item.
[Call Cost] [Pay 2 gauge]
-Deal damage equals to all criticals of Ancient Warrior and Power of Origin on your field! This card cannot be nullified, and its damage cannot be reduced.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 7
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: Pirate Dragon (1 soulguard)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
Light's field
[Life: 2/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 1]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(No monster on the field)
"My turn ends here."
"What a close call." Light did a small laugh. "This is probably what you feel when you reach the exit."
"On that day of the incident. I was there too. I was in an investigation team, which was originally organised to research on Golden Island."
"Investigation team?" Morihito asked.
"Yes, in fact. I saw you for a moment, when you were with your friends, readying on board."
"You were wearing some burnt-out clothes."
"I wonder why no one asks about this. They are probably too busy with the survivors. Or perhaps I got nothing to do on that day after sunset."
"Do you know what happens when you get burnt by flames?"
"It will damage the human skin, depending on the seriousness. I am not sure." Morihito answered.
"My team's captain got injured during the fight with the criminals, he had his skin burnt along with his clothes. He was left on the floor alone, lying down unconscious when we found him."
"Normally, it will take several months or even a year to heal the wounds."
"But you know what?"
"When I discovered you, there were no burn scars on your body, even your shirt was burnt deeply, with several large holes."
"Is that possible, huh? Or you can say you wear burnt clothes for fashion." Light sneered.
"..."
Morihito ignored Light completely and failed to gaze at him directly. His heartbeats grew harder as Light interpreted more. He could feel his heated sweat flooding his sandals.
"Whoops. It seems I have said too much. It is my turn, right?"
"Yes...?" Morihito said tremblingly and slowly regained his focus.
Light's field
[Life: 2/ Gauge: 3 (Charge)/ Hand: 2 (draw)]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(No monster on the field)
"I call Geil to the left. As he enters the field, I can destroy Pirate Dragon."
"But with the ability of Drago Lance, all my cards cannot be destroyed by opponent's card effects." Morihito reminded Light softly.
"Wow...that's kinda overpowered isn't it." Light joked.
Light's field
[Life: 2/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 1]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil)
"I cast, Lite of Destiny. I call Luna Geil to the left of my deck, and I shuffle my deck."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 7
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: Pirate Dragon (1 soulguard)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 2 (Lite of Destiny)/ Hand: 1 (Geil)]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna)
"For Luna's effects when entering the field, I can search for a set card."
If I search for Curse Count. Even if Geil is destroyed, I can only have a maximum of eleven cards under his flag, which means I won't win...
However, I still have another Geil Luna in my drop zone.
"Set, Curse Field." Light said and shuffled his deck.
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 1]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna)
Curse Field
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Curse Dragon
[Set] (This card remains on the field)
When a card is put under your opponent's flag by your card effects, put the top card of your deck into your gauge, and draw a card. This ability only activates once per turn.
At the start of each player's attack phase, you may call a size 1 «Curse Dragon» from your drop zone by paying its [Call Cost].
You may only [Set] one "Curse Field" on your field.
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 0]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil)
"That's the end of my main phrase. At the start of my attack phrase, I can call a size 1 Curse Dragon from my drop zone. I call Geil Luna to the right."
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 0]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
"I put one set card from my deck."
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 1]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
"I use Geil Luna to attack Pirate Dragon." Light pointed.
"Softguard." Morihito said.
"Well, I will use another Luna to attack him."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 7
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: (Destroyed)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"Final Phrase, set, Curse Count."
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 0/ Hand: 0]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
"I activate Curse Count's abilities. In total, you have to place four cards under your flag."
"Okay." Morihito nodded and drew with his sweaty hands.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 11
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(L: (Destroyed)) (R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"As a card is placed under the flag, the abilities of Curse Field allow me to put the top card of my deck into the gauge, and draw a card."
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 1]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
"My turn is over."
"You may continue." Morihito smiled embarrassingly.
"For Geil Luna's ability, I gain 3 life points. In addition, if I have eight or more cards under my flag, I draw one card. As I have two of them, the abilities are doubled."
Assault of Silver Moon, Geil Luna
...
At the start of your opponent's turn, if a card is under your opponent's flag, you gain 3 life, then, if eight or more cards are under your opponent's flag, draw a card!
[Move]
Light's field
[Life: 7/ Gauge: 1/ Hand: 3]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
"I activate Sentence of Curse." Light hinted.
"And I will have to place a card under my flag..." Morihito murmured.
Twelve cards...! It is almost hitting the cap.
"And you can use Curse Field again?"
"Oops, I almost forgot." Light chucked. "I'm done now."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 12
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 4/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
Light's field
[Life: 7/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 4]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
"Okay...draw, charge and draw..."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 12
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 5 (Charge)/ Hand: 3 (Draw)]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (5 soulguard))
"I call Protector Dragon Xander and put it on top of the right position. When called, I can place the top two cards from my deck into his soul."
Dual-Blade Legend, Protector Dragon Xander
Worlds: Dragon World
Type: Size 2 monster
Attributes: Ancient Warrior, Force Dragon
Power: 20000 / Crit: 2 / Defense: 5000
[Call Cost] [Pay 2 gauge or put this card on the top of a Ancient Warrior. Then, put the top two cards from your deck into this card's soul]
-This card cannot be destroyed by your opponent's card effects.
-When this card attacks, deal 3 damage to your opponent, you gain 3 life! This ability cannot be nullified.
-"Anti-penetrate" If you are equipped with an Power of Origin item, all the cards on your opponent's field cannot activate [Penetrate]!
[Double Attack] [Move] [Soulguard]
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 12
[Life: 17/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (7 soulguard))
"That's a lot of soulguards." Light commented.
"Yes, but it won't do much in this fight." Morihito giggled lightly. "I use Xander to direct attack you."
"Wait a second, you are entering the attack phrase?"
"Yea. Is anything wrong with it?"
"At the start of your attack phase, I can call a size 1 Curse Dragon using Curse Field's ability."
"Sorry, I didn't know that."
"Take it easy." Light grinned. "I call Geil to the centre."
"I use Xander to attack Geil."
Light's field
[Life: 4/ Gauge: 2/ Hand: 4]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna) (R: Geil Luna)
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 12
[Life: 20/ Gauge: 5/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (7 soulguard))
"I cast, Curse Bind. I put Xander to 'Rest'." Light said.
"I use Drago Lance to attack..." Morihito continued in a rush. His sweat dripped from his hand onto the desk.
"No hurries. There is one more ability of Curse Bind, which I haven't mentioned yet." Light waved his hand at Morihito slightly.
"As you have twelve cards under your flag, I can rest all the cards in your field."
"What...?!" Morihito said in a gasp.
He hid such a powerful spell in his hand?!
Curse Bind
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Spell
Attributes: Curse Dragon, Defense
You may only cast this card if your opponent has a card under their flag.
[Counter] [Rest] a monster on your opponent's field. If your opponent has eight or more cards under their flag, [Rest] all cards on your opponent's field instead.
Light wondered. He played a card with a scythe image.
He's putting his hand near the card. That could be because he still has things to play.
"Here's one more spell. Welp, as I can't play it before your final phase. Devil Stigma. I destroy Geil Luna. I put the top two cards from my deck into the gauge and gain 1 life." Morihito caught his breath when seeing the card.
Light's field
[Life: 5/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 3]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna) (R: (Destroyed))
"Looks like that's it?" Light questioned.
"No. It is not over..."
"Final phase. I pay 2 gauge and cast this impact - Ancient's Creation: Dragonic Force Slash. Damage of this card cannot be reduced."
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 12
[Life: 20/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (7 soulguard))
Ancient's Creation: Dragonic Force Slash!
[Call Cost] [Pay 2 gauge]
-Deal damage equals to all criticals of Ancient Warrior and Power of Origin on your field! This card cannot be nullified, and its damage cannot be reduced.
"I see. That means the ability of Curse Count won't have effects."
"However, that will only make my life down to one. And you have no more cards to play, too."
Light's field
[Life: 1/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 3]
Item: None
Set Spell: Sentence of Curse, Curse Field
Set Impact: Curse Count (*2)
(L: Geil Luna)
As I thought I could have won against him. He took my whole team down just by one spell, resting all the cards on my field. Know that this is my biggest weakness in my deck.
In the end, he even predicted I might use another impact and cast his spell before it.
I lost to him, totally.
"Final phase, I activate Curse Count twice and put four cards from your deck under your flag. Now, your flag has sixteen cards. For the ability of Sentence of Curse, I win the fight."
"Although you managed to deal lots of damage by attacking. But it seems I am a step faster."
"Huff...huff..." Morihito panted. He held his chest and gazed at Light explaining.
"It was a great match, Mr Amari." Light stretched his hand towards Morihito.
Morihito's field
Card under the flag: 16 (Game lose)
[Life: 20/ Gauge: 3/ Hand: 2]
Item: Drago Lance
(R: Protector Dragon Xander (7 soulguard))
"I lost..." Morihito said faintly after shaking Light's hand.
"It is ordinary for players to lose or win a game unless both players reach the condition at the same time, isn't it?"
"That will make a draw?" Morihito asked.
"Yes, quite unusually. That is a rare occasion."
"Welp. That's it for today. Thank you for your cooperation." Light stood up from the seat.
That's all he wanted to hear?
He makes a sudden visit, just to have a buddyfight with me and ask me a few questions?
Maybe I overthink too much this time...haha.
"Oh, I almost forgot." Light's voice stopped Morihito.
"As you are the only witness during the base's destruction, there is no one who can prove you wrong. In order words, you are the only one who can judge yourself." Light approached the doorstep.
"Investigator Light."
"Yes?" Light looked back at Morihito.
"You mentioned Drago Blade and Drago Lance were not being registered into data. What does that mean?"
"Do you know something about them?"
Light broke out a small laugh after a few seconds.
"I don't know much about you, Mr Amari."
"Perhaps the answer is you to discover?"
He's right. They don't know much about my powers, and I only know too little about my powers.
And for the future, I should explore further this power further and prevent any danger.
"Just contact us if you have further questions or information about the incident."
"Sure." Morihito nodded.
"Well then, goodbye."
As Light stepped out, Morihito took a deep breath. He rested his head on the chair and stretched his arms. Xander dashed in after pushing the door.
"Woo...Morihito, it is so cold here, a complete opposite to the outside! Anyways, what did he ask you?"
"It was more detailed talk about the incident. We also had a buddyfight."
"What? When?"
"Just now. We played at the house."
Buzz–
"Mori, your phone!"
"Oh no, that must be Kai and Kiyoshi! I am so late..." Morihito hurried to grab his phone.
"Mori, what took you so long? We already got a drink and watched a few fights!" Kai exclaimed.
"I am coming now, at my full speed!" Morihito shouted as he got his shoes on and held his phone between his shoulder and ears, ready to head off.
For now, it is best to enjoy the rest of the summer holidays.
[To be continued...]
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'Mini-Buddyfight Talk!'
"Hello Everyone! Nice to meet you all! I am your host Brave Fist, Red Dragon! And also Pirate Dragon, Wind Dragon and Frost Dragon!"
Pirate Dragon"For every chapter ends, we will have a little talk about the strongest card of the chapter!"
Wind Dragon "Today's card is Black Dragon Knight, Geil!"
Black Dragon Knight, Geil
Worlds: Darkness Dragon World
Type: Size 1 Monster
Attributes: Curse Dragon
Power: 6000 / Critical: 1 / Defense: 1000
[Call Cost] [Pay 1 gauge]
When this card enters the field, if your opponent has a card under their flag, destroy a card on your opponent's field.
When this card is destroyed, you may pay 1 life. If you do, put the top card of your opponent's deck face up under their flag, and return this card to hand.
Frost Dragon "Darkness Dragon World, it is a size 1 monster with 6000 power, 1000 defense and 1 critical." :l
Pirate "When it enters the field and there's a card under the opponent's flag, it can destroy a card on the opponent's field. So strong!" =.=!
Wind "To call this monster, you have to pay 1 gauge. When it is destroyed, you can pay 1 life and return it to your hand. You will also get 1 gauge." ]
Red "With the combination of using destruction spells and this card, you keep calling this card in the main phase and place cards under the opponent's flag very quickly!" :P
Frost Dragon "When fifteen cards or more are under the opponent's flag, you can activate a set spell called 'Sentence of Curse' and you win immediately win the game."
Other dragons were amazed. "Woooowww!!!" *A*
Red "That's it! Thank you for watching and hope you can build a stronger deck!"
Others "Bye! Bye!"
[Thx for reading]
Ending 1 - Tomorrow
https/youtu.be/tfRsyXIRQtY
~PREVIEW!~
Holidays have ended, it is time for school.
"Hey, Morihito, look! We will surprise you with this!" Kai yelled and cheered.
"You want to create a new activity club in Aibo?!"
"Yea! And Kiyoshi will be in it too!"
"We need to recruit members to get approval…"
Knock, knock.
"New members?" Kai rushed to the door.
A teen boy with spiky hair peeked at the door gap. Another girl is behind him. As he looked into the room more, he immediately slammed the door.
"What's wrong with those guys…?" Morihito said in a frown.
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