Chapter 3 CHAOS: Soul of the Duelist
They were suddenly stopped by a group of Hunters including Fuijwara and Skins. Most of the Hunters were shaking, looking very fearful of Flynn. Flynn tried his best to not be intimidating, but his massive height and glowing eyes didn't help.
"We've heard you guys have decided to side with the spirits and that…Flynn has even rejected his humanity. Is that true?", Fuijwara asked.
"It's not like that! What happened to Flynn was an accident. He doesn't want this more than anyone.", Isabeau replied.
"Besides, not all spirits are evil. We're not helping the evil ones. We even stopped the attacks.", Walter added.
"…..I had a feeling you fellows would be scared of me…", Flynn finally spoke as he looked away.
"You can't blame them I mean…..", Skins said as he saw the Hunters with him, hardly holding their rifles straight in fear.
"I look like a monster…", Flynn replied, with sadness evident in his voice.
"Why has this happened? The attacks have stopped. I'll give you that.", Fuijwara asked calmly.
"It was an accident…You see this powerful spirit was trying to pull out Doomkaiser's core. It's some magical stone that reanimated him so if it was removed Doomkaiser would die for real. I tried to grab it to stop it from ripping the stone out. When I touched it my flesh started warping and my body suddenly fused with Doomkaiser.", Flynn explained.
"You believe t-this thing, Fujiwara?!", Hunter 1 questioned.
"It probably isn't even really Flynn! It's probably just pretending so it can pull one over on us!", Hunter 2 said.
"Are you telling me you actually touched a weird magical stone that can reanimate the dead? You knew that and you still touched it?", Skins questioned, incredulously.
"Well…When you say it like that I sound like a moron. But, it was a spur of the moment. All I knew was that Doomkaiser was in danger so I didn't think about it.", Flynn replied as he sweat dropped.
"That's the most dumbass thing I've ever heard…But also very Ryou.", Skins replied with a funny expression and Fuijwara nodded.
"Why are you two looking at me like I'm an imbecile…? I had to do something. I mean…Wouldn't you do the same for your fellows?", Flynn questioned, perplexed.
"Not many would do the same even for their fellow man, but I suppose you didn't know the consequences. I think this should teach you to think before you act.", Fuijwara replied.
"If I didn't act Doomkaiser would be dead. I don't like this, but I would hate to lose Doomkaiser more!", Flynn replied as the other Hunters looked like they couldn't sympathize in the slightest.
"You became that for a spirit…?", Hunter 3 questioned.
"I can't imagine liking a spirit that much. If I ended up like you I'd end myself.", Hunter 4 said.
Isabeau got in front of Flynn protectively.
"Don't say that! He's already depressed, don't give him ideas!", Isabeau said.
"…..Despite that scary power I can't pick up a whiff of malice from you. All I can tell is how much you hate this. I can hear it clearly in your voice.", Fuijwara replied.
"That's because I don't want to be a monster that everyone's scared of…", Flynn replied, sounding very genuine.
"Well, I'm not scared of you, Flynn.", Isabeau replied as Flynn's cheeks flushed.
"…..", Flynn wasn't sure how to respond to that.
"We just wanna defeat the angels then create some more opportunities for everyone. I mean it sucks to be born without anything to your name and being stuck at the bottom of society your whole life. I don't want anyone else to feel like that.", Walter said and Flynn nodded.
He fully understood what Walter meant having been raised around many people in such a situation. Among those he grew up with he was more fortunate. At least he had a Synchro monster even if it was one back then. It was a strange thought to have. So, much has changed since back then. But, from the beginning till now he has always had Doomkaiser and he always will.
He remembered all those times Issachar lamented how little he did have. Socially their position was the same, but the Synchro monster…Changed things. When he thinks back on it with less honeyed lenses from Doomkaiser's cynicism he could see that Issachar envied him a lot. He was always just too dense to notice or perhaps he didn't want to. Or…Deep down he did know and just didn't care because they were friends.
Many of those who felt that way willingly tainted themselves and became Ritual heretics. That was so many of his fellow Casualries however he had never truly felt that way at least to the same extent. Perhaps it was because he believes that even with limited cards a truly skilled duelist could still win with them? He was aware he was limited, but perhaps it didn't bother him as much because of his personal philosophy. If Issachar's and his positions were swapped he wondered if he would ever feel compelled to do the same thing.
"You wouldn't. That's because you don't want to be strong for the sake of it. Instead you want strength to protect others. Besides back then you were never concerned about strength, all you thought about was having fun while dueling.", he heard Doomkaiser in his mind.
"I suppose that's why despite being a Casualry myself it was difficult to sympathize with the Ritual heretics. Though…I suppose that's because I was really a Luxuror…", Flynn thought.
Even when on a path for strength and freedom he still felt that it was very difficult to understand them. He just couldn't understand the concept of betraying your fellows for power. Right now he had a similar power, but he definitely wasn't reveling in it like them.
"I suppose even if I am different now my heart is still the same. Doomkaiser isn't an evil spirit. I trust him with all my heart.", Flynn said.
"…..", Doomkaiser was stunned.
"What's wrong?", Flynn thought.
"Even after seeing my memories you believe I'm a good spirit?", Doomkaiser questioned in his mind.
"Well…You may have killed humans, because it was mostly in retaliation or for food. I mean you're a dragon so it would be normal for you. You did do some bad things in the past, but so have I. I let my anger get the best of me a lot driving me to do horrible things.", Flynn thought.
"Hoy, Earth to Flynn.", Walter said as Flynn blinked.
"Sorry about that.", Flynn replied.
"Were you talking to Doomkaiser? You completely zoned out.", Walter asked.
"Doomkaiser was just being silly thinking he's not a good spirit when he so obviously is.", Flynn replied.
His fellows gave him the blankest stare in response. He had no idea how hypocritical he sounded.
"Sounds like you.", Isabeau replied as Flynn looked stunned.
"Really…?", Flynn questioned.
"Gosh…Does dumbassary not change through reincarnation…? Yeah, you seem like you're the same as ever.", Skins said as he sweat dropped.
Flynn sweat dropped at the comment, but he was glad that at least Fuijwara and Skins seemed to trust him now. The Hunters were glad to get out of his way, still scared of him. In front of the Sky Tower stood an undead spirit. He flinched suddenly, shaking when Flynn appeared.
"Another Death General. It's Immortal Dragon.", Doomkaiser said, and the others were stunned that Doomkaiser knew.
To be fair his speech had been rather limited before when he did talk so they didn't know how much he did know. Like did he know about Flynn's true relation to Doomking?
"W-What?! Kalki? Doomkaiser? What's going on here?", Immortal Dragon questioned, sounding fearful.
"Beat it twerp or I'll make you wish you weren't immortal.", Doomkaiser's threatened as the others sweat dropped.
His overwhelmingly powerful aura only aided in the intimidation. Also the fact that as Eldlich they were way taller than the Death General. Immortal Dragon was sweating intensely in pure unadulterated fear.
"I give up alright! Just don't kill me!", they were stunned as Immortal Dragon started hastily bowing.
"How do we know you're genuine about it and that you won't come back?", Flynn questioned.
"F-Fine here!", Immortal Dragon replied, giving him his card to prove it and instantly vanished.
"Woah…It's never been that easy to defeat a Death General.", Flynn said, stunned.
"That's because he was shitting himself.", Gina replied.
Flynn looked oblivious as usual as they went up the Sky Tower. As they ascended upwards they were stopped again by a group of Samurai with some strange white tunic over their uniform rather than the coat.
"Who the hell are these guys?", Walter questioned.
"We are the Crusaders. I am their leader, Gaston.", one with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes replied.
The other Crusaders seemed much less daring. They hid behind Gaston watching Flynn warily.
"What's with you fellows? These are the traitors we're supposed to defeat. Don't cower in front of them!", Gaston said.
"Gaston…? As in Navarre's little brother Gaston?!", Isabeau questioned with wide eyes.
"I thought this stranger seemed oddly familiar. He's just like Navarre, but taller.", Walter said.
"I assure you I'm nothing like my brother! And I'm not little! Now, where is Flynn hiding? I shall defeat the strongest among you to show how pointless it is for you to face us.", Gaston replied.
"What the hell are you talking about? You two are exactly alike.", Walter replied, with a funny look.
"I'm right here.", Flynn said, grabbing the Crusader's attention.
"H-He's that spirit?!", Crusader 1 questioned fearfully.
"He really has become a heretic!", Crusader 2 said.
"I can't believe this…", Crusader 3 said as he lowered his head, seeming mortified.
"So, you've truly fallen this far? This is why I'm here to vanquish you.", Gaston said as he raised his gauntlet.
"You might not believe me, but it's not what you think.", Flynn said.
"It's exactly what I think! You are a traitor! Just like Ys!", Gaston replied, angrily.
"Don't you dare compare him to Ys!", Isabeau replied.
"It's fine, Isabeau. He'll see when we duel.", Flynn assured.
"Duel!", the two said.
Flynn LP 4000
Gaston LP 4000
"I draw!", Gaston said.
Gaston
Hand: 6
"I shall activate Medallion of the Ice Barrier, allowing me to add an Ice Barrier monster to my hand. I choose Revealer of the Ice Barrier.", Gaston said.
Medallion of the Ice Barrier
(Normal Spell)
Effect: Add 1 "Ice Barrier" monster from your Deck to your hand.
"Hoy, how do you have Navarre's deck? I thought Jonathan had it.", Walter questioned.
"He returned that deck to our family after he ascended to become Punishment Dragon.", Gaston replied.
"W-What…? Ascended? What are you talking about?", Isabeau questioned in concern.
"He came to his senses rejecting the Unclean Ones and becoming an angel. However I believe such a thing is out of reach for the rest of you.", Gaston replied, sounding hostile.
They suppose they couldn't blame him. From him and the Crusaders perspectives they thought they were the bad guys. Who knows what the Monastery had said about them while they were away.
"But enough chit chat. I shall summon Revealer of the Ice Barrier.", Gaston said.
Gaston
Hand: 5
Revealer of the Ice Barrier
(SPELLCASTER/WATER/EFFECT/ATK 1700/DEF 1000/LV4)
Effect: While you control another "Ice Barrier" monster, your opponent cannot Tribute Summon. You can only use each of the following effects of "Revealer of the Ice Barrier" once per turn. You can discard 1 card; Special Summon 1 "Ice Barrier" Tuner from your Deck, also you cannot Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn, except WATER monsters. If you would discard, or send a card(s) from your hand to the GY, to activate an "Ice Barrier" monster's effect, you can banish this card from your GY instead of 1 of those cards.
"I shall activate her effect allowing me to discard a card to special summon one Ice Barrier tuner from my deck. I choose Defender of the Ice Barrier.", Gaston said.
Gaston
Hand: 4
Defender of the Ice Barrier
(AQUA/WATER/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 200/DEF 1600/LV3)
Effect: While you control another "Ice Barrier" monster, monsters your opponent controls cannot declare an attack if their ATK is greater than or equal to this card's DEF.
"Then, I shall tune my Defender and Revealer! Awaken from the shivering snow dragon with noble armor of ice! You shall be the spear that will pierce through evil! Synchro summon! Level 7! Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier!", Gaston chanted.
Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
(DRAGON/WATER/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 2500/DEF 1700/LV7)
1 Tuner 1 non-Tuner WATER monsters
Effect: Once per turn: You can discard up to 2 cards to the GY, then target the same number of cards your opponent controls; destroy them.
"Then, I shall activate my continuous spell Freezing Chains of the Ice Barrier. It will allow me to special summon a level 4 or lower Ice Barrier monster from my graveyard. I choose Defender in defense mode.", Gaston said.
Gaston
Hand: 3
Freezing Chains of the Ice Barrier
(Continuous Spell)
Effect: When this card is activated: You can target 1 Level 4 or lower "Ice Barrier" monster in your GY; Special Summon it. While you control 3 or more "Ice Barrier" monsters, "Ice Barrier" monsters you control are unaffected by the activated effects of your opponent's monsters that were Special Summoned from the Extra Deck. You can only activate 1 "Freezing Chains of the Ice Barrier" per turn.
"Try getting past this defense! I end my turn.", Gaston said.
"I see…He's hoping that I won't be able to attack him because of Defender. Then, he will use Gungnir to pick off whatever I do place in the field. I admit it is a good strategy but…It's not enough to stop me.", Flynn thought.
"I draw!", Flynn said as there was a powerful gust of wind.
Flynn
Hand: 6
"I shall activate the effect of Assault Beast discarding it to allow me to add Assault Mode Activate to my hand.", Flynn said.
Assault Beast
(BEAST-WARRIOR/EARTH/EFFECT/ATK 1900/DEF 1200/LV4)
Effect: You can discard this card to the GY; add 1 "Assault Mode Activate" from your Deck to your hand.
"I shall activate my effect discarding a spell or trap card to send myself to the graveyard and then target one card on your field and send it to the graveyard! I choose Defender! Death Spectral Blast!", Flynn said as he held out his hand.
Flynn
Hand: 4
He fired out a purple fireball which destroyed the tuner and Gaston snickered.
"Then, I shall activate the effect of Photon Thrasher allowing me to special summon him when I control no monsters.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 3
"Then, I shall summon Plaguespreader Zombie.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 2
"Woah…! You're a spirit now too?", Plaguespreader questioned as Flynn awkwardly rubbed the back of his head.
"Yes…", Flynn replied.
"You look so cool!", Plaguespreader replied and Flynn lightly blushed feeling embarrassed.
"I shall tune Plaguespreader Zombie and Photon Thrasher! Cerulean beast that prowls through the night! Here's some prey for you to dine on! Synchro summon! Level 6! Celestial Wolf Lord, Blue Sirius!", Flynn chanted.
Blue Sirius seemed surprised to see Flynn's new form, but didn't say anything.
"Hah. That's not that tough.", Gaston said.
"Who said I was done?", Flynn questioned.
"I can take whatever you throw at me.", Gaston replied, confidently.
"I shall activate the effect of Plaguespreader Zombie allowing me to send a card from my hand to the top of the deck to special summon him.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 1
"Then, I shall tune Plaguespreader Zombie and Blue Sirius! Pious dragon, fallen and abandoned into the depths of the netherworld arise once more! Your ferocious power shines through even in death! Synchro summon! Level 8! Skeletal Dragon Felgrand!", Flynn chanted.
Felgrand growled, seeming more hostile than usual.
"I shall activate his effect allowing him to banish one monster you control when he's special summoned. I choose Gungir. Necroclaw of the Undead!", Flynn said as Gaston's eyes widened.
He swiped his claw banishing away Gaston's last monster.
"Damn…I should've expected less from a level 12 threat…But, I shall survive.", Gaston said.
"Actually…Master Gaston, Flynn's current threat level has increased. It's completely surpassed the scale.", his Burroughs corrected.
"What?!", Gaston gasped.
"Also…Warning! Warning! Critical Danger! Master, you are in danger of losing if you don't do something.", his Burroughs warned.
"What on Earth are you talking about?! He doesn't have enough attack points to end this duel.", Gaston questioned.
"I will soon. I activate Terraforming allowing me to add a field spell to my hand. I choose Zombie World and I'll play it.", Flynn said.
Flynn
Hand: 0
Terraforming
(Normal Spell)
Effect: Add 1 Field Spell from your Deck to your hand.
"Then, I shall activate my effect to send one spell or trap card I control to the graveyard to add myself to my hand. Then, I can special summon one zombie monster from my hand and it gains 1000 attack and cannot be destroyed by card effects. Enduring Soul! Two souls with a bond surpassing death shall unite as one! The true emperor arises with the heart of a human and the fury of a raging dragon! Level 10! Eldlich the Golden Lord!", Flynn chanted.
"But Flynn only has himself in his hand…Ooh…", Walter said.
He strolled onto the field which felt very strange to him. He raised his arms destroying Zombie World around him effortlessly. After destroying it a red aura surged around him.
Eldlich the Golden Lord ATK 2500 1000 = 3500
"Gah! This can't be!", Gaston gasped.
"So said 9/10 people who have dueled Flynn.", Walter said, with a funny expression.
"I shall attack you directly with Felgrand! Phantasmal Ghastly Roar!", Flynn declared.
Gaston LP 4000 - 2800 = 1200
"As expected, his effect is very powerful. He has almost 4000 attack right now.", Gina commented as she sweat dropped.
Flynn hunched over as he charged purple flames in his mouth and Gaston stumbled back. His mouth unhinged much to most of their horror as he released the purple flames.
"Antichthon!", Flynn declared.
Even when holding back Gaston was sent flying back and was caught by his fellows. He winced, feeling lightly burned by the attack.
Gaston LP 1200 - 3500 = 0
"Did…Your mouth just unhinge…?", Walter questioned as it seemed to return to normal.
"Did it?", Flynn questioned, sounding weirded out.
"Gah!!! This is not over, heretic!", Gaston said, before he fell over wincing in pain.
"I think he's done…", Isabeau commented as she sweat dropped.
"Let's get going then. Unless one of you wants to duel us?", Walter said.
The other Crusaders shrinked away. Crusader 3 looked intently at Flynn, but shuffled away. The Samurai continued on, but were stopped by a strange barrier just past the place where they dueled Garcha.
"What's this?", Flynn questioned.
"It seems the angels must have erected some sort of barrier to prevent you from entering Mikado.", Burroughs replied.
"If it's a barrier we can just break it.", Doomkaiser said as the others moved back and he fired purple flames from his mouth.
The flames impacted the barrier and destroyed it.
"Wait!", they were taken off guard when they suddenly saw Red Dragon Archfiend suddenly partially manifest.
"What's with you?", Walter questioned.
"This is the final boss. In that case, it's time for your final trial.", Red Dragon Archfiend explained.
"Trial?!", Walter questioned.
"To see if you are worthy to receive my evolution.", Red Dragon Archfiend replied.
"Why didn't you mention that way earlier?! If we knew that the Signer Dragons could evolve sooner we would have…never had that talk.", Walter replied.
"That is precisely why. I was not sure if you would stay on the right path even after gaining such power. After all, humans always desire more and more. But, since you have kept to it for this long it seems I can trust you. Though you will have to defeat me first.", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Flynn and Isabeau looked down on their Signer Dragons.
"Hoy, can you turn into Shooting Star Dragon?", Flynn asked Stardust Dragon.
Stardust Dragon roared in response and to his surprise he could understand him.
"Not with your mind's current turmoil. You don't have a clear mind to accel Synchro summon.", Stardust Dragon replied, though it sounded like a roar to everyone else.
"My mind isn't clear? That's true, but I don't get what that has to do with it.", Flynn replied.
Black Rose Dragon said nothing as Isabeau sweat dropped.
"I don't know what I was expecting from her…", Isabeau said.
"Well, you haven't had her for as long as we had our dragons. Maybe you need to connect more.", Flynn suggested.
"Whatever you say…", Isabeau replied.
"Make sure to catch up with us, Walter. We can't dilly dally for too long with how fast Mikado can assemble their forces.", Gina said.
"That's right I almost forgot about that. We need to go.", Flynn said.
"I'll be there in a jiffy.", Walter replied.
The others continued on while Walter stayed behind.
"Now, let's see what you're made of Red Dragon Archfiend!", Walter said.
"Duel!", the two said.
With Flynn…
They found themselves in on strange golden platforms with a strange sky-like space surrounding them.
"This isn't Aquila Plaza!", Isabeau gasped.
"Just where are we…?", Flynn questioned as he looked around.
"It must be some sort of illusion or something to stall us.", Gina said.
Flynn went first walking on the strange platforms. He was stunned when he stepped on a certain one that made him levitate. He was dropped onto a different floor to the strange maze.
"This looks complicated…", Isabeau muttered.
"That's the point.", Gina replied.
Flynn suddenly blinked in realization as he looked into the sky.
"Wait, we don't have to walk!", Flynn realized as he materialized Stardust Dragon.
They watched as Flynn flew through the maze avoiding most of the puzzle. They decided to follow his example. Isabeau materialized Gottoms who jumped up and Gina transformed before jumping up as well. Flynn stopped when he saw three doors as he rubbed his head.
"This is so complicated…", Flynn murmured.
Flynn touched the middle door which seemed to be blocked.
"What the-Wait…Antichthon!", Flynn said as he simply blew away the door.
"You weren't supposed to do that, filth!", an angel said as he flew out.
Various other angels appeared, seeming to be pissed off by Flynn trying to skip parts of the maze.
"You call me filth when you're nothing more than a bootlicker?", Doomkaiser replied as the angels got in fighting stances.
They flew forward and they started swiping away at the angels. He threw around fireballs which incinerated whatever they touched. The angels flew around hastily trying to avoid getting struck.
"Antichthon…!", Doomkaiser said as he breathed fire and swung his head, easily burning them all away.
"Couldn't we have dueled them?", Flynn questioned as he saw the angels get burned to ashes.
"There were way too many of them to duel individually. By the time you would be done Mikado would have already invaded.", Doomkaiser replied.
"I suppose you're right…", Flynn replied, sounding troubled.
Stardust Dragon looked up at Flynn seeing he was troubled. Even in this form he was still very compassionate.
With Walter…
"I draw!", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Red Dragon Archfiend
Hand: 6
"I shall activate Instant Fusion paying 1000 life points to special summon a fusion monster from my extra deck.", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Red Dragon Archfiend
Hand: 5
Red Dragon Archfiend LP 4000 - 1000 = 3000
Instant Fusion
(Normal Spell)
Effect: Pay 1000 LP; Special Summon 1 Level 5 or lower Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, but it cannot attack, also it is destroyed during the End Phase. (This is treated as a Fusion Summon.) You can only activate 1 "Instant Fusion" per turn.
"I choose Alligator's Sword Dragon.", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Alligator's Sword Dragon
(DRAGON/WIND/FUSION/EFFECT/ATK 1700/DEF 1500/LV5)
"Baby Dragon" "Alligator's Sword"
Effect: This card can attack your opponent directly if the only face-up monsters they control are EARTH, WATER, or FIRE.
"Then, I will summon Dark Resonator.", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Red Dragon Archfiend
Hand: 4
Dark Resonator
(FIEND/DARK/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 1300/DEF 300/LV3)
Effect: The first time this card would be destroyed by battle each turn, it is not destroyed.
"Then I will tune Dark Resonator and Alligator's Sword! The ruler's heartbeat will now file through here! Take witness to its creation-shaking power! Synchro Summon! Level 8! Red Dragon Archfiend!", Red Dragon Archfiend chanted.
Red Dragon Archfiend
(DRAGON/DARK/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 3000/DEF 2000/LV8)
1 Tuner 1 non-Tuner monsters
Effect: After damage calculation, if this card attacked an opponent's Defense Position monster: Destroy all Defense Position monsters your opponent controls. Once per turn, during your End Phase: Destroy all other monsters you control that did not declare an attack this turn. This card must be face-up on the field to activate and to resolve this effect.
"I will activate the effect of Synkron Resonator allowing me to special summon it when there's a Synchro monster on the field.", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Red Dragon Archfiend
Hand: 3
Synkron Resonator
(FIEND/DARK/TUNER/EFFECT/ATK 100/DEF 100/LV1)
Effect: If a Synchro Monster is on the field, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can only Special Summon "Synkron Resonator" once per turn this way. If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: You can target 1 "Resonator" monster in your Graveyard, except "Synkron Resonator"; add it to your hand.
"Then, I will tune Synkron Resonator with myself! Demon King unleashed from the darkness of the abyss!! My rage explodes!! Synchro summon! Level 9! Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss!!", Red Dragon Archfiend chanted as fire swirled around him.
Walter raised up his arm as he could feel the heat from where he stood. The flames intensified and exploded outward revealing he had grown in size and become more muscular. He wore a chestplate with a demonic face engraved into it. He now had a bunch of spikes over his body and two axe-like blades on his wrists. His horns had grown much longer resembling a crown.
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss
(DRAGON/DARK/SYNCHRO/EFFECT/ATK 3200/DEF 2500/LV9)
1 Tuner 1 non-Tuner DARK Dragon Synchro Monster
Effect: (Quick Effect): You can target 1 face-up card your opponent controls; negate its effects until the end of this turn. When this card inflicts battle damage to your opponent: You can target 1 Tuner in your GY; Special Summon it in Defense Position. You can only use each effect of "Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss" once per turn.
"Woah…", Walter said as he saw the dragon's evolved form.
He had to crane his neck up to get a full view of him.
"I will set a card and end my turn. Let's see if you can overcome my true power, Walter!", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
Red Dragon Archfiend
Hand: 2
"Of course I can! I draw!", Walter said.
Walter
Hand: 6
"I will activate my field spell The Gates of Dark World.", Walter said.
Walter
Hand: 5
The Gates of Dark World
(Field Spell)
Effect: All Fiend monsters gain 300 ATK/DEF. Once per turn: You can banish 1 Fiend monster from your GY; discard 1 Fiend monster, then draw 1 card.
"Then, I will activate Dark World Dealings, forcing us to both discard and draw. Since I discarded Snow I can add a Dark World card to my hand. I choose Grapha.", Walter said.
Walter
Hand: 6
"Then, I will activate my field spell, banishing Snoww from the graveyard and discarding Lucient which allows me to special summon him.", Walter said.
"I will activate my effect to negate your field spell! Tyrant's fury!", Red Dragon Archfiend countered.
"Then, activate Big Piece Golem's effect allowing me to normal summon him when my opponent has a monster and I don't.", Walter says.
Walter
Hand: 3
Big Piece Golem
(ROCK/EARTH/EFFECT/ATK 2100/DEF 0/LV5)
Effect: If your opponent controls a monster and you control no monsters, you can Normal Summon this card without Tributes.
"Next, I will activate Polymerization, fusing Grapha and Goldd in my hand.", Walter said.
Walter
Hand: 2
Polymerization
(Normal Spell)
Effect: Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Material.
"Dragon of ultimate dark power arise! Raise your army of fiends to knock away my enemies! Fusion summon! Level 10! Grapha, Dragon Overlord of Dark World!", Walter chanted.
"Heh. It seems you intend to end this duel in a single turn. Very commendable.", Red Dragon Archfiend said.
"That's how I duel. I will attack you with Grapha! Overlord Inferno!", Walter declared.
"I will activate my trap Prideful Roar, having me pay life points equal to the difference in the battling monsters attack 300 during damage calculation. Since there's no difference, I don't have to pay anything.", Red Dragon Archfiend countered.
Prideful Roar
(Normal Trap)
Effect: During damage calculation, if your monster battles an opponent's monster with a higher ATK: Pay LP equal to the difference in ATK; your monster gains ATK equal to that difference 300, during damage calculation only.
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss ATK 3200 300 = 3500
"Then I will use Grapha's effect to change your effect to make me discard a card instead! Dark World Disruption!", Walter countered.
Walter
Hand: 1
"Since I discarded Lucent and he was discarded by your card's effect I can special summon a fiend monster from my deck to the field! I choose Malicious Edge!", Walter said.
Lucent, Netherlord of Dark World
(FIEND/DARK/EFFECT/ATK 2400/DEF 0/LV6)
Effect: If this card is discarded to the GY by card effect: Special Summon this card, then, if this card was discarded from your hand to your GY by an opponent's card effect, you can Special Summon 1 Fiend monster from your Deck to either field.
Evil HERO Malicious Edge
(FIEND/EARTH/EFFECT/ATK 2600/DEF 1800/LV7)
Effect: If your opponent controls a monster, you can Tribute Summon this card face-up with 1 Tribute. If this card attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage.
"Do your worst.", Red Dragon Archfiend said after he left the field after clashing with Grapha.
"The original Grapha returns due to his effect and we both discard! Dark Resurrection!", Walter said.
Walter
Hand: 0
Red Dragon Archfiend
Hand: 1
"Then, I will attack you directly with Lucent! Nether Bolt Slash!", Walter declared.
Red Dragon Archfiend LP 3000 - 2400 = 600
"Then, I will attack you directly with Grapha! Darkness Spiral Cannon!", Walter declared.
Red Dragon Archfiend LP 600 - 2700 = 0
"Heh…We'll you've done it. Here.", Red Dragon Archfiend replied, before handling him two cards and disappearing.
Walter smiled as he looked down at the cards he received.
"This feels right. I don't think stealing power from eating others' souls would be as satisfying as obtaining power through your own efforts.", Walter thought.
To be continued…