Chapter 17
Royal Elegance
"What a primitive way to settle things and provide entertainment to the masses." Skull sighed as she waited patiently for her opponent to arrive at the start line. She was wearing a Turbo Dueling outfit which consisted of a form-fitting light-blue jumpsuit with white, and light blue markings and blue joint-pads, in addition to white gloves and a light-blue helmet, and her skull mask hiding behind a yellow visor.
"I agree. I am against this kind of dueling without a doubt." A voice spoke from behind her. Skull looked over her shoulder and noticed that Gongenzaka was pulling over next to her.
"I wouldn't say I'm particularly against it..." Skull hummed."More like it's just too savage. It's not proper for us to fight in an arena like dogs. Though I can bear with it for the time being." She turned her head towards Gongenzaka."Let's have a fair match."
Gongenzaka forced a smile, not knowing for sure whether the girl was smiling behind her mask or not."S-sure. I, the man Gongenzaka, will put my heart and soul in this duel!"
"Action Field, on! Field Spell, Cross Over Accel!"
"Duel Mode, on! Auto-Pilot, Stand-By!" A robotic voice said from their respective D-Wheels as a holographic countdown appeared in front of them.
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"Riding Duel! Acceleration!"
"Duel!"
Gongenzaka vs. Skull LP: 4000
"Ladies first," Skull said as she sped up and passed Gongenzaka, easily taking the first corner.
"Skull takes the first turn and already proves superiority with her girl power!" Melisa exclaimed with clear pride in her voice.
"I'll take this if you don't mind." She said, passing right next to an Action Card and grabbed it."Woah...this is so interesting! This is what they call Action Cards? They have a colorful appearance.
"Ahem." Gongenzaka cleared his voice."I understand this might be your first encounter with Action Cards, but do keep in mind we're in the middle of a duel."
"Oh, that is correct. My apologies. Then, I shall begin by activating the Action Card, Favorable Odds. With this, I can draw a card from my Deck!" She cried, drawing her card."Now, to get this started, I shall summon Madolche Cruffsant!"
A puppy with a green hat appeared on the field, surfing on top of a toast in the shape of a puzzle piece.
Madolche Cruffsant Level 3, Earth, Beast, ATK: 1500, DEF: 1200
"M-Madolche?!" Yuto exclaimed, taking his counterpart by surprise.
Shun punched the wall with sheer rage."That's Naho's Deck...! Why does she have that?!"
"I set a card facing down. I end my turn." Naho said."I hope that was not too bleak for your taste, but my hand would not permit me to make a big play right off the bad."
"Saving your resources, is it? I commend your strategy, Skull." Gongenzaka nodded firmly."My turn! I draw! From my hand, I summon Superheavy Samurai Soulpiercer!"
A blue crossbow appeared floating next to Gongenzaka as he sped up ahead of Skull.
Superheavy Samurai Soulpiercer Level 4, Earth, Machine, ATK: 1200, DEF: 0
"Next up, if I have no Spell or Trap cards in my graveyard, I can Special Summon Superheavy Samurai Trumpeter from my hand!"
A small robot with a trumpet in its hand appeared next to Soulpiercer, playing its instrument.
Superheavy Samurai Trumpeter Level 2, Earth, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 300, DEF: 600
"A tuner monster, is it?" Skull looked dazed for a moment."I see. So you are all ready to Synchro Summon."
"Indeed! I tune the Level 4 Soulpierce with the Level 2 Trumpeter!" Gongenzaka announced.
Soulpiercer turned into 4 stars while Trumpeter turned into 2 rings surrounding them.
"Raise your voice, godly demon! Come before us onto this battlefield! Synchro Summon! Come down, Level 6! Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji!"
A hulking red and gold giant with tubes coming from its back, carrying a massive spiked club appeared on Gongenzaka's field.
Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji Level 6, Earth, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 500, DEF: 2500
"It has 2500 DEF. That's going to be quite difficult to beat." Skull stated, scoffing lightly."However, I doubt you summoned that monster just to protect you."
"Very observant." Gongenzaka offered a smile."When Ogre Shutendoji is Synchro Summoned and I have no Spell or Trap cards in my graveyard, I can destroy all Spells and Traps you control!"
"Not a bad move, if I may say. But it won't work!" Skull said with a condescending tone."I activate the Trap Card, Madolche Cake Crash! When a monster activates its effect, I can negate it and draw a card from my Deck!"
"However, I can still attack! Ogre Shutendoji can attack while being in DEF mode! Battle! Ogre Shutendoji, attack Cruffsant!"
Ogre Shutendoji launched itself against Cruffsant and smashed it with its club. Upon seeing this, many children in the audience began crying aloud after witnessing the ogre smashing the puppy.
Skull LP: 3000
"Settle down everyone!" Skull spoke up, silencing the audience."I know you didn't appreciate Gongenzaka destroying my puppy, but worry not! We are just friendly rivals having a good duel!"
"That's right!" Melisa agreed."If Skull has no problem, you guys don't either, right?"
"Skull! Skull! Skull!"
"I want to see another cute monster!"
Gongenzaka slowed down to be on par with Skull and shifted his gaze to her."Thanks. I appreciate what you did."
"Please, you have nothing to thank me for. I just thought the young audience were being unfair to you for obvious reasons. I feel it's far better if we keep this as professional as possible, wouldn't you agree?"
Gongenzaka nodded firmly."I end my turn!"
"Don't mind if I do." She bowed slightly."I draw! First off, I'll activate the Continous Spell, Madolche Ticket! Then, I shall summon Madolche Mewfeuille! And when it's Normal Summoned on the field, I can Special Summon 1 "Madolche" monster from my hand! Madolche Puddingess, show us your sweet light!"
Madolche Mewfeuille Level 3, Earth, Beast, ATK: 500, DEF: 300
Madolche Puddingess Level 5, Earth, Fairy, ATK: 1000, DEF: 1000
"Let us begin! Battle! I use Puddingess to attack your Ogre Shutendoji! Caramel Shower!"
Puddingess's expression changed dramatically, fired in her eyes and a malicious smile on her face as she jumped high up.
"What's this?! Skull is attacking Gongenzaka with a mere 1000 ATK monster!" Melisa exclaimed in disbelief.
"After damage calculation, when Pudding attacks an opposing monster, I can target 1 card you control and destroy it. I choose your precious Ogre Shutendoji" Skull declared as she accelerated to an Action Card, however, she noticed that Gongenzaka didn't bother to look at the Action Card as he was the first to past right next to it.
"Action Card, Double Attack! Puddingess' ATKs are doubled!"
Madolche Puddingess ATK: 2000
Puddingess proceeded to deliver a series of kicks towards Ogre Shutendoji, who blocked them easily with his club and returned the favor by smacking the girl.
Skull LP: 2500
"At this moment, after damage calculation, I can target 1 card you control and destroy it! I destroy your only monster!"
Puddingess managed to kick Ogre Shutendoji in its jaw as she fell back, both of them vanishing in particles.
"Now that Puddingess has been destroyed, I can activate her second effect. I can return her to my deck." Skull took the card and inserted it back to her Deck."At this moment, Madolche Ticket activates! When a "Madolche" card is returned from the field or graveyard to my hand or deck, I can add 1 "Madolche" monster from my Deck to my hand! I choose Madolche Anjelly!"
"I see. So she didn't just recklessly attack me." Gongenzaka murmured under his breath."By risking a few life points, she managed to improve her hand and eliminate my monster. That means..."
"Sorry, but I am not finished just yet. I attack you directly with Mewfeuille!"
The cat-looking creature stopped munching on a strawberry and threw it at the back of Gongenzaka's head.
Gongenzaka LP: 3500
"That was an excellent move, Skull." Gongenzaka complimented the masked girl.
Skull huffed lightly."Thank you. I set 2 cards face-down and conclude my turn. You are up, Gongenzaka."
"With pleasure." Gongenzaka said as he drew a card from his deck."My turn! I draw!"
"Gongenzaka is really enjoying himself." Yuzu though Perhapsphs is due to the fact that he's the gentleman type and is facing a girl who has this "princess" aura around her."
"I can't help but think there's something wrong with this girl as well. After all, she's wearing a weird mask like the other guy from before." Cody said.
"Unifiers of Chaos..." Serena muttered to herself."I just hope Gongenzaka is ready for what's coming to him."
"It's time! From my hand, I summon Superheavy Samurai Flutist!"
Superheavy Samurai Flutist Level 3, Earth, Machine, ATK: 500, DEF: 1000
"I activate Flutist's effect! By tributing it, I can Special Summon a "Superheavy Samurai" monster from my hand! I summon Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei!"
Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei Level 8, Earth, Machine, ATK: 1000, DEF: 3500
"Gongenzaka summoned another monster with high DEF!" Melisa cried out."Then what he plans is most likely-"
"Attack with it." Skul interjected."I had assumed your Deck allows you to attack with monsters in DEF. However, there's something else I'd notice as well."
'Something else? Don't tell me she found out...' Yuya thought.
"You can't use Spells or Traps. I had figured as much when you said your monster effect can be activated when you don't have any Spells or Traps in your graveyard."
"How that may be true, I, the man Gongenzaka, have also realized your Deck's mechanic. You cannot permit your monsters to go to the graveyard."
Skull stayed silent for a brief moment."How perceptive. However...I activate my Trap! Emergency Assembly! I can only activate this card when my opponent Special Summons a monster. Basically, I can target 1 monster in your graveyard, then we can Special Summon 1 monster from our Decks with that monster's Level. I will target your Superheavy Samurai Flutist!"
'What could she be planning?' Gongenzaka pondered."I Special Summon the Level 3 Superheavy Samurai Swordsman!"
"I Special Summon Madolche Baaple!"
Superheavy Samurai Swordsman Level 3, Earth, Machine, ATK: 1000, DEF: 1800
Madolche Baaple Level 3, Earth, Beast, ATK: 0, DEF: 1800
"Good." Skull chuckled."Now, I will finally be able to step my game up."
"What?!"
"Trap Card, activate! Incognitive Theft! When there are 2 or more monsters with the same level on either side of our fields, I can XYZ Summon using those monsters."
"Impossible! You're saying you can XYZ Summon with my monsters?!" Gongenzaka gasped as the audience went wild.
"XYZ Summon using an opponent's monster..." Shun grumbled."To think these bastards would disgrace Naho's Deck this much...!"
"With the Level 3 Madolche Baaple and the Level 3 Superheavy Samurai Swordsman, I build the Overlay Network!" Skull declared as a black portal opened up in front of her.
Both monsters turned into yellow energy beams and sank into the portal as Skull began chanting.
"Sophisticated gentleman who wields the sword of nobility, accompany me in this fine evening and fill the world with your extreme beauty! XYZ Summon! Come forth, Rank 3! Madolche Cinnabond!"
In a glowing display of color, a young man with golden hair, blue eyes, white suit and a piece of puzzle underneath his feet rose up from the portal, two glowing orbs orbiting his body.
Madolche Cinnabond Rank 3, Earth, Spellcaster, XYZ, ATK: 1900, DEF: 1700
"A-amazing! Skull managed to take advantage of Gongenzaka's monster to perform an XYZ Summon!" Melisa exclaimed.
"However, Big Benkei is still stronger! Battle!" Gongenzaka declared as his monster began to move.
"I am afraid I will have to stop you there." Skull cut him off."Cinnabond's effect activates! Once per turn, during either player's turn, I can detach an Overlay Unit to target a monster you control and change its battle position! Meaning that your Big Benkei will attack Cinnabond with its 1000 ATKs!"
Cinnabond grabbed his rapier out of his bell and dashed forward Big Benkei with a swift move, piercing his sword through it.
Gongenzaka LP: 2600
"My, that was quite impressive!" Dennis exclaimed."She took advantage that the fact that Gon-chan's monsters' ATKs are low. As expected from the Unifiers of Chaos."
"I-I won't yield just yet! I will prevail with my Steadfast dueling!" Gongenzaka proclaimed with pride.
"It's okay. I forgot to mention that monsters XYZ Summoned by Incognitive Theft have their ATKs reduced 0 at the end of the turn they were summoned."
Madolche Cinnabond ATK: 0
"But doesn't that mean that your monster is practically useless now?" Melisa asked.
'What a stupid question.' Shun thought, a grim on his face.'That was Gongenzaka's turn and Skull managed to completely nullify his moves in an instant. Not to mention that her monster still has an Overlay Unit to spare.'
"My turn! I draw! First, I'll switch Cinnabond to DEF mode! Then, I attack you directly with Mewfeuille!"
Gongenzaka LP: 2100
"At this moment, I activate Superheavy Samurai Prepped Defense's effect from my hand! When I take battle damage and control no Spells or Traps in my graveyard, I can Special Summon it on the field!"
Superheavy Samurai Prepped Defense Level 3, Earth, Machine, ATK: 100, DEF: 2100
"What?! So he voluntarily took damage head on?!" Skull gasped in shock.
"Seems like Gongenzaka is not down for the count!" Melisa stated."With a new monster on the field, he might just be able to turn the situation around!"
"I guess it won't be as easy I had imagined. My apologies, Gongenzaka. I set a card face-down. You're up."
Gongenzaka looked over his shoulder momentarily."My turn. I draw! Since I do not have any Spells or Traps in my graveyard, I can Special Summon Superheavy Samurai Transporter!"
Superheavy Samurai Transporter Level 5, Earth, Machine, ATK: 1200, DEF: 1800
"Furthermore, I Summon Superheavy Samurai Drum from my hand!"
A machine gun in the shape of a drum appeared on Gongenzaka's field.
Superheavy Samurai Drum Level 1, Earth, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 300, DEF: 300
"Finally, I tune the Level 5 Superheavy Samurai Transporter and the Level 3 Superheavy Samurai Prepped Defense with the Level 1 Superheavy Samurai Drum!"
As Transporter and Prepped Defense turned into 8 stars and Drum into 1 ring surrounding them, Gongenzaka chanted.
"Unyielding as the mountain ranges, the soul that resides in the great rock! Now, become the towering fortress! Synchro Summon! Come forth, Level 9! Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi!"
Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi Level 9, Earth, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 1900, DEF: 2500
"Beast Kyubi can increase its DEF by 900 per each Special Summoned monster you control on your field! Since you control only one, Beast Kyubi's DEF rise up to 3400!"
Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi DEF: 3400
"However, by detaching another one of Cinnabond's Overlay Units, I can switch your monster to ATK and make it weaker!"
"You really believe so? From my hand, I activate Superheavy Samurai Chokando Sentu's effect! When my opponent activates a monster's effect, I can Special Summon this it to the field!"
A bulky blue robot with a jetpack appeared on Gongenzaka's field, flying next to him as he sped off.
Superheavy Samurai Chokando Sentu Level 3, Earth, Machine, Tuner, ATK: 600, DEF: 200
"A...tuner monster..." Skull gasped in apparent disbelief.
"I tune the Level 9 Beast Kyubi with the Level 3 Chokando Sentu!" Gongenzaka declared from a screen, who a certain boy with a scarf was observing.
"Foolish. Does he truly believe a Level 12 monster will be sufficient to defeat the mighty Princess of Darkness?"
Back to the duel, Gongenzaka had already Summoned his strongest monster on the field.
Superheavy Samurai Steam Fiend Tetsudo'o Level 12, Earth, Machine, Synchro, ATK: 2000, DEF: 4800
"It has 4800 DEF?! That is preposterous! It just cannot be possible!"
"Battle! I attack Mewfeuille with Steam Fiend Tetsudo'o!" Gongenzaka commanded as his monster literally drove over to the cat flying on a piece of a puzzle. Compared to their D-Wheels, Gongenzaka monster was just huge.
"If Skull takes the attack, she will lose the duel!" Melisa remarked, barely able to hold her excitement.
Skull twisted her handlebars, moving to the right in order to grab a nearby Action Card on the floor."To think I would have to rely on this contemptible trick once again." She muttered dryly."Action Card, Battle Change! When my opponent declares an ATK to one monster I control, I can switch the attack target to another one I have!"
Steam Fiend Tetsudo'o changed its course as he ran over Cinnabond, destroying it on the spot.
"So close!" Yuzu exclaimed upon witnessing her friend almost ending the duel.
"You have an incredible reaction time. Your dueling skills are obviously higher than those of the Obelisk Force."
Skull opened her mouth to say something but Gongenzaka continued."Like I said before, I believe your heart is full of malice. You are with Academia, aren't you?"
"You just do not seem to know when to keep your mouth shut." Skull spat, her personality changing drastically."I activate the Quick-Play Spell, Rank-Up-Magic Madolche Reaction!"
"Did she just say..." Shun stammered.
"Rank-up...?!" Yuto continued.
"That is correct! When a "Madolche" XYZ monster is destroyed by battle this turn, I can Special Summon a "Madolche" XYZ monster from my Extra Deck that is 1 Rank higher than the one you destroyed! A black portal appeared in front of Skull's path as she began chanting."A queen destined to rule the entire Madolche kingdom, a queen who will fight to keep her kingdom safe, the ruler of all! XYZ Summon! Enlighten us with your mighty light! Rank-Up! XYZ Summon!"
A girl with silver hair and a brown-caramel dress came out of the black portal, sitting on a throne that was on top of a piece of a puzzle that resembled the shape of an ice cream cookie.
Madolche Queen Tiaramisu Rank 4, Earth, Fairy, XYZ, ATK: 2200, DEF: 2100, OU: 1
"Madolche Reaction can be treated as an Overlay Unit for the monster Summoned by its effect. At this moment, I detach said Overlay Unit in order to activate Tiaramisu's effect! I am allowed to return up to 2 "Madolche" cards from my graveyard to my Deck and target that many monsters on your field and shuffle them into your Deck! I choose to return my dear Cinnabond back to the Extra Deck and destroy your sole monster! Majestic Unravel!"
Tiaramisu grabbed a staff on her hand that contained a numerous amount of precious stones on it, each and every single one of them illuminating as she prepared to attack. With a scoff, the queen aimed her staff at Gongenzaka's monster and fired the energy contained in the crystals which enveloped Tetsudo'o in a rainbow aura, evaporating it. Gongenzaka bit his lower lip as he was forced to remove Tetsudo'o from his D
Gongenzaka bit his lower lip as he was forced to remove Tetsudo'o from his field and shuffle it back in his Extra Deck.
"Gongenzaka has no more monsters left! That means tha-" Melisa started but was cut off by Skull yet again.
"I attack Gongenzaka directly with the mighty queen, Tairamisu! Majestic Unravel!" Again, the queen fired the power of her crystal towards Gongenzaka, who managed to move out of the way of the attack just in time before it hit him directly.
Gongenzaka LP: 0
Winner: Skull!
"There you have it, folks! After a relentless exchange of blows, the first female in the tournament, Skull, defeated Gongenzaka!"
A group of guards came out of the pit area and immediately apprehended Gongenzaka.
"W-what's the meaning of this?!" He said while he tried to break free.
"You know too much for your own good." Skull's voice caught Gongenzaka's attention."I had fun playing with a vermin such as yourself, but that pleasure is no longer." She grabbed her mask and removed it slightly, her crimson eye becoming visible to the Steadfast duelist.
"Y-you're...!" Gongenzaka couldn't finish his sentence due to the guards restraining him and taking him away.
Skull turned to face the people who kept chanting her name, arms spread wide opened as if she was receiving their calls."Yes...keep praising me, my subjects...too bad I will not be able to enjoy this much further...isn't that right, Yuke?"
End of the chapter for here. I know, I know. A short one. But I just needed to release this one so I could prove I'm alive xD. The hurricane itself wasn't that bad where I live but my internet got fucked up for a while and now I have a part-time job so it's gotten difficult to get some free time to write. Anyways, I'll make sure the next chapter is a big one and I'll include 2 or 3 duels from the Unifiers and one from Kyle. After that, I'll see who the rest of round 1 will proceed. Take care.