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Chapter 350: Shabadobie Touch Henshin
Joey Wheeler played a Card from his Hand: "Spell Card, 【Bitter Decision】! I Send to the Graveyard 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from my Deck, then Add to my Hand 1 Monster with the same name."
"I will Send the Monster **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** to the Graveyard, then I Add another **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** from my Deck to my Hand."
Joey Wheeler Searched two Cards from his Deck, Revealed them to Kaiba, then Sent one of them to the Graveyard and held the other in his Hand. Then, he flipped up his Set Card on his Backrow: "Alright, with this, the combination to Defeat **"Cipher Soldier"** is complete!"
"Trap Card 【Soul Release Fusion】 Activate! From my Graveyard, I Banish **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"**, which is EARTH Attribute, and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"**, which is LIGHT Attribute and was just Sent to the Graveyard, from the game face-down, to Fusion Summon one Monster!"
A Fusion Vortex appeared, its color much dimmer than a normal 【Fusion】, even somewhat grayish. **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"** and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** were drawn into it.
Although after becoming a physical card, **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** is a Level 5 Fusion Monster, the one Joey Wheeler possesses is the Normal Monster version. Therefore, it could be Sent to the Graveyard by Joey Wheeler using 【Bitter Decision】 and used as Material for 【Soul Release Fusion】.
Due to its low ATK/DEF and being essentially a vanilla monster that requires a Tribute, **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** is basically unused by anyone except Joey Wheeler. However, seeing that the Fusion Material were **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"** and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"**, Hayato somewhat guessed what Monster Joey Wheeler intended to Summon.
"Two Warrior-Type Monsters with different Attributes are being Fused. Although it's not a Fusion performed on the Field, so it can't display its full power, if it's used to defeat **"Cipher Soldier"**, that Monster's ATK is more than enough. The only pity is that the Monster Summoned by 【Soul Release Fusion】 cannot Attack this turn."
Hearing Hayato's muttered analysis, Yugi Mutou turned his head, somewhat puzzled: "Hayato, do you know what Monster Joey Wheeler is going to Summon?"
"Hmm, I have a rough idea. The only thing I'm not sure about is whether Joey Wheeler is Summoning the Level 7 version or the Level 8 version."
Under Kaiba's heavy gaze, **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"** and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"**, Fused together, emerged from the 【Fusion】 Vortex, revealing their form.
The Armor on the Iron Knight and the Magic Armor of the Magical Knight were merged together. While their strength soared, due to the condensation, they couldn't cover the entire body as before. Magic fabric had to be used to fill and conceal the exposed parts of the body, and the excess Armor was added to the long Staff in the Magical Knight's hand, transforming it into a great blade.
Exaggerated shoulder armor, Orbs filled with surging Magic Power covering the entire body, and an arrogant hairstyle that clearly belonged to someone good at Dueling – the combined Gearfried and Gilthia completely shed the low-key characteristics common to both Monsters before, looking incredibly flashy.
But first, he should now be called—
"The indomitable Warrior's Soul intersects, Steel Magic, overflowing Passion, Touch Henshin!" Joey Wheeler shouted excitedly, "Avatar of the last hope, the strongest Gem Warrior!"
"It's your Show Time, **"Arcana Knight Joker"**!"
【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】【Level 8/LIGHT Attribute】
【Warrior-Type/Fusion/Effect】
【2700/1600】
The 【Steel Magical Knight】, with its long and tongue-twisting Name, lifted its robe along with Joey Wheeler's Summoning chant. The proof of a powerful monster fluttered in the breeze. Along with its cool Pose, Kaiba also saw the 【Steel Magical Knight】's ATK/DEF.
"Hmph, you just Summoned a monster I've never seen before, and that gets you excited, Mediocrity?" Kaiba snorted coldly. "A Monster Summoned by 【Soul Release Fusion】 cannot Attack this turn. You say you'll use it to Defeat me?"
What surprised and then angered Kaiba was that Joey Wheeler actually put on a shocked expression: "Huh?! How can that be?"
"Even though I Banished **"Iron Knight"** and **"Magical Knight"** from the game face-down, it still can't Attack?"
Clearly, Joey Wheeler hadn't read the full Effect of 【Soul Release Fusion】 at all; he had just seen that it could use Monsters from the Graveyard as Fusion Material and added it to his Deck.
In other words, the big talk he had just said to Kaiba was simply empty talk. It was precisely because of this that Kaiba, feeling indignant that he would temporarily be at a disadvantage in a Duel against an idiot like Joey Wheeler, became furious.
"How could it have such an Effect? In that case, I can't possibly Tribute 【Steel Magical Knight】, right?" He glanced at the Level 5 Normal Monster **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** in his Hand. Its Attack of only 1850 was completely insignificant. Joey Wheeler didn't think he was foolish enough to Tribute the 【Steel Magical Knight】 on the Field just for that little bit of Damage.
"My Turn, End Turn."
In awkwardness, Joey Wheeler ended his Turn.
【Joey Wheeler: 3550 LP, Hand 1】
【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】【ATK 2700】
After all that big talk, Joey Wheeler just Summoned a new Monster and then ended his Turn. It wasn't just Joey Wheeler who was awkward; even Tristan found it hard to come up with anything to praise Joey Wheeler about, to tell Serenity Wheeler who was waiting for his explanation.
Because of her past eye condition, Serenity Wheeler's understanding of Duel Monsters was almost completely incomprehensible to her. Although she could tell which Monster had higher Attack or Defense, anything more specific relied on Tristan 's explanation.
Meanwhile, Yugi Mutou looked worriedly at Kaiba's Field. Because Joey Wheeler had declared his End Turn, **"Cipher Soldier"** was Returned to the Field by 【Interdimensional Matter Transporter】. "This is bad," Yugi Mutou said. "Joey Wheeler finally managed to lure Kaiba's **"Cipher Soldier"** off the Field using 【Rogue Mercenary Force】, but he couldn't seize the great opportunity to reduce Kaiba's Life Points while his Field was defenseless."
"Now **"Cipher Soldier"** is back, and although its Attack is higher, 【Steel Magical Knight】 is also a Warrior-Type Monster. Joey Wheeler is in danger."
But Hayato, standing next to Yugi Mutou, patted Yugi Mutou's shoulder and said with a smile, "My thoughts are different from yours, Yugi. 【Steel Magical Knight】 isn't just for show. The moment I saw its Level was Level 8, I knew that at least for now, it's Joey Wheeler's Advantage."
"Because, the Effect of 【Steel Magical Knight】 is—"
"My Turn, Draw!" Kaiba didn't hear what Hayato told Yugi Mutou from the Audience Seats. Unaware of the Effect of 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】, he pondered for a moment, then ordered, "Although I'm not entirely sure what Effect that Monster has, the fact that its Attack is only 2700 is a clear reality."
"And as long as it's a Warrior-Type Monster, **"Cipher Soldier"** is their absolute Nemesis!"
Swinging his Hand sharply forward, Kaiba loudly declared: "**"Cipher Soldier"**, Attack 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】! Data Calculation Cannon!"
Countless data flashed in its Visor. After calculating the possible Attack trajectory of 【Steel Magical Knight】, **"Cipher Soldier"**'s Shoulder Cannon began to Charge Energy. And because the Target of the Attack was a Warrior-Type Monster, its Attack began to soar.
【Cipher Soldier】【ATK 1350→3350】
But watching **"Cipher Soldier"**, which had already defeated several of his Monsters and delayed his offensive for a long time, Attack again, Joey Wheeler didn't feel nervous at all. Instead, he showed a relaxed smile: "Heh heh, Kaiba, there's no doubt that 【Steel Magical Knight】 is a Warrior-Type Monster whose Attack data is included in **"Cipher Soldier"**'s Database."
"But don't forget, the Power he wields isn't just the force of a Warrior-Type; it also includes mysterious Magic Power!"
"Because 【Steel Magical Knight】 is Battling an opponent's Monster, once per Turn, I can Activate its Effect during Damage Calculation!" A green Light shone from Joey Wheeler's Graveyard, illuminating 【Steel Magical Knight】 like the Light of Hope. The red Magic Orbs on its body flashed with a Light.
Before Joey Wheeler, phantoms of several Cards appeared—【Foolish Burial】, 【Premature Burial】, 【De-Fusion】, 【Bitter Decision】—all Spell Cards that Joey Wheeler had used since the start of the Duel and discarded to the Graveyard!
"By Banishing 1 Spell Card from my Graveyard, 【Steel Magical Knight】 can use the Power of Magic to Increase its Attack by half of its Defense!"
Joey Wheeler casually tapped on 【De-Fusion】. As 【De-Fusion】 was sent to the Graveyard, the Attack of 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】 also began to soar. Although the Increase wasn't as exaggerated as **"Cipher Soldier"**'s, based on its original Attack being twice that of **"Cipher Soldier"**'s Attack, its current Attack is—
【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】【ATK 2700→3500】
Facing the bombardment fired by **"Cipher Soldier"**, 【Steel Magical Knight】 calmly Cast a spell and deployed a shield in front of itself. The Laser beam bombarded the shield, but not only did it fail to cause even a ripple on the shield, the shield's shape changed, becoming arc-shaped, and Reflected the beam back, hitting **"Cipher Soldier"** along the route it came from!
**"Cipher Soldier"**, which had never expected the final outcome to be "I killed myself," was met with Instant Destruction. The Attack Point Difference between it and 【Steel Magical Knight】 also dealt a certain amount of Battle Damage to Kaiba.
【Kaiba: 3150→3000 LP】
Kaiba's Life Points dropped to 3000. His expression, however, was cold.
Being Attacked and having his Life Points Deducted again and again by a "third-rate Duelist using a fourth-rate Deck" like Joey Wheeler made Kaiba quite furious. And when **"Cipher Soldier"** was Destroyed by 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】, his patience reached its Apex.
"Joey Wheeler, I have to say, you've pushed me too far. Deducting my Life Points again and again, heh heh, well done." In his anger, a cold sneer appeared on his face. "Then from now on, I'm going to get serious."
"Activate Spell Card 【Card of Demise】! I Draw Cards from my Deck until my Hand becomes five Cards. Then, starting from the Standby Phase of the fifth Turn after this Card's activation, I Send my entire Hand to the Graveyard."
He Drew five Cards in one go. After glancing at his Hand, Kaiba Activated another Card: "Next is Spell Card 【Pot of Avarice】! I Return five Monsters from my Graveyard to my Deck and Shuffle, then Draw two Cards."
Three 【Blue-Eyes White Dragon】s, 【Spear Dragon】, and the recently Destroyed **"Cipher Soldier"** were Returned from the Graveyard Zone to Kaiba's Deck. After Shuffling, Kaiba Drew two Cards, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
"Normal Summon 【Azure Dragon Summoner】! Then, I Equip him with 【Magical Wand】."
On Kaiba's Field, a stylishly dressed Spellcaster appeared, holding a Staff specifically for Spellcaster Type Monsters, the 【Magical Wand】. Beside it was a humanoid figure, like a doppelganger, whose movements synchronized with its own, with a strange posture and odd appearance. If you added "ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ" subtitles, you might even mistake yourself for having wandered onto a different set.
【Azure Dragon Summoner】【Level 4/WIND Attribute】
【Spellcaster Type/Effect】
【1500/600→2000】
However, the calm expression on 【Azure Dragon Summoner】's face didn't last long, because it was obvious that Kaiba's Deck contained either powerful Beast-Warriors or ferocious Dragon-Types. Spellcaster Types were always just cannon fodder for Kaiba, even if 【Azure Dragon Summoner】's Attack was Increased to 2000.
The tragic experience of the Spellcaster Type Monster Kaiba used most often before—【Dark Clown Zaki】—was right there. It was basically just a tool used to release 【Deck Devastation Virus】. And 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 quickly followed in its predecessor's footsteps, especially now that it was Equipped with 【Magical Wand】.
"Using the Effect of 【Magical Wand】, I Send 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 to the Graveyard and Draw two Cards from my Deck. Also, when 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 is Sent to the Graveyard, I can Add to Hand 1 Dragon-Type, Warrior-Type, or Spellcaster Type Normal Monster from my Deck." Without even looking at 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 on his Field, which gave him the middle finger before disappearing, Kaiba Searched a Card from his Deck and Revealed it.
"The one I Add to Hand is 【Blue-Eyes White Dragon】."
At this moment, Kaiba's Hand, which had only one Card before the Turn began, became a terrifying total of seven Cards.
And then, under Joey Wheeler's astonished gaze, Kaiba Played a 【Fusion】.
Joey Wheeler played a Card from his Hand: "Spell Card, 【Bitter Decision】! I Send to the Graveyard 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from my Deck, then Add to my Hand 1 Monster with the same name."
"I will Send the Monster **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** to the Graveyard, then I Add another **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** from my Deck to my Hand."
Joey Wheeler Searched two Cards from his Deck, Revealed them to Kaiba, then Sent one of them to the Graveyard and held the other in his Hand. Then, he flipped up his Set Card on his Backrow: "Alright, with this, the combination to Defeat **"Cipher Soldier"** is complete!"
"Trap Card 【Soul Release Fusion】 Activate! From my Graveyard, I Banish **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"**, which is EARTH Attribute, and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"**, which is LIGHT Attribute and was just Sent to the Graveyard, from the game face-down, to Fusion Summon one Monster!"
A Fusion Vortex appeared, its color much dimmer than a normal 【Fusion】, even somewhat grayish. **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"** and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** were drawn into it.
Although after becoming a physical card, **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** is a Level 5 Fusion Monster, the one Joey Wheeler possesses is the Normal Monster version. Therefore, it could be Sent to the Graveyard by Joey Wheeler using 【Bitter Decision】 and used as Material for 【Soul Release Fusion】.
Due to its low ATK/DEF and being essentially a vanilla monster that requires a Tribute, **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** is basically unused by anyone except Joey Wheeler. However, seeing that the Fusion Material were **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"** and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"**, Hayato somewhat guessed what Monster Joey Wheeler intended to Summon.
"Two Warrior-Type Monsters with different Attributes are being Fused. Although it's not a Fusion performed on the Field, so it can't display its full power, if it's used to defeat **"Cipher Soldier"**, that Monster's ATK is more than enough. The only pity is that the Monster Summoned by 【Soul Release Fusion】 cannot Attack this turn."
Hearing Hayato's muttered analysis, Yugi Mutou turned his head, somewhat puzzled: "Hayato, do you know what Monster Joey Wheeler is going to Summon?"
"Hmm, I have a rough idea. The only thing I'm not sure about is whether Joey Wheeler is Summoning the Level 7 version or the Level 8 version."
Under Kaiba's heavy gaze, **"Gearfried the Iron Knight"** and **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"**, Fused together, emerged from the 【Fusion】 Vortex, revealing their form.
The Armor on the Iron Knight and the Magic Armor of the Magical Knight were merged together. While their strength soared, due to the condensation, they couldn't cover the entire body as before. Magic fabric had to be used to fill and conceal the exposed parts of the body, and the excess Armor was added to the long Staff in the Magical Knight's hand, transforming it into a great blade.
Exaggerated shoulder armor, Orbs filled with surging Magic Power covering the entire body, and an arrogant hairstyle that clearly belonged to someone good at Dueling – the combined Gearfried and Gilthia completely shed the low-key characteristics common to both Monsters before, looking incredibly flashy.
But first, he should now be called—
"The indomitable Warrior's Soul intersects, Steel Magic, overflowing Passion, Touch Henshin!" Joey Wheeler shouted excitedly, "Avatar of the last hope, the strongest Gem Warrior!"
"It's your Show Time, **"Arcana Knight Joker"**!"
【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】【Level 8/LIGHT Attribute】
【Warrior-Type/Fusion/Effect】
【2700/1600】
The 【Steel Magical Knight】, with its long and tongue-twisting Name, lifted its robe along with Joey Wheeler's Summoning chant. The proof of a powerful monster fluttered in the breeze. Along with its cool Pose, Kaiba also saw the 【Steel Magical Knight】's ATK/DEF.
"Hmph, you just Summoned a monster I've never seen before, and that gets you excited, Mediocrity?" Kaiba snorted coldly. "A Monster Summoned by 【Soul Release Fusion】 cannot Attack this turn. You say you'll use it to Defeat me?"
What surprised and then angered Kaiba was that Joey Wheeler actually put on a shocked expression: "Huh?! How can that be?"
"Even though I Banished **"Iron Knight"** and **"Magical Knight"** from the game face-down, it still can't Attack?"
Clearly, Joey Wheeler hadn't read the full Effect of 【Soul Release Fusion】 at all; he had just seen that it could use Monsters from the Graveyard as Fusion Material and added it to his Deck.
In other words, the big talk he had just said to Kaiba was simply empty talk. It was precisely because of this that Kaiba, feeling indignant that he would temporarily be at a disadvantage in a Duel against an idiot like Joey Wheeler, became furious.
"How could it have such an Effect? In that case, I can't possibly Tribute 【Steel Magical Knight】, right?" He glanced at the Level 5 Normal Monster **"Gil Garth the Magical Knight"** in his Hand. Its Attack of only 1850 was completely insignificant. Joey Wheeler didn't think he was foolish enough to Tribute the 【Steel Magical Knight】 on the Field just for that little bit of Damage.
"My Turn, End Turn."
In awkwardness, Joey Wheeler ended his Turn.
【Joey Wheeler: 3550 LP, Hand 1】
【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】【ATK 2700】
After all that big talk, Joey Wheeler just Summoned a new Monster and then ended his Turn. It wasn't just Joey Wheeler who was awkward; even Tristan found it hard to come up with anything to praise Joey Wheeler about, to tell Serenity Wheeler who was waiting for his explanation.
Because of her past eye condition, Serenity Wheeler's understanding of Duel Monsters was almost completely incomprehensible to her. Although she could tell which Monster had higher Attack or Defense, anything more specific relied on Tristan 's explanation.
Meanwhile, Yugi Mutou looked worriedly at Kaiba's Field. Because Joey Wheeler had declared his End Turn, **"Cipher Soldier"** was Returned to the Field by 【Interdimensional Matter Transporter】. "This is bad," Yugi Mutou said. "Joey Wheeler finally managed to lure Kaiba's **"Cipher Soldier"** off the Field using 【Rogue Mercenary Force】, but he couldn't seize the great opportunity to reduce Kaiba's Life Points while his Field was defenseless."
"Now **"Cipher Soldier"** is back, and although its Attack is higher, 【Steel Magical Knight】 is also a Warrior-Type Monster. Joey Wheeler is in danger."
But Hayato, standing next to Yugi Mutou, patted Yugi Mutou's shoulder and said with a smile, "My thoughts are different from yours, Yugi. 【Steel Magical Knight】 isn't just for show. The moment I saw its Level was Level 8, I knew that at least for now, it's Joey Wheeler's Advantage."
"Because, the Effect of 【Steel Magical Knight】 is—"
"My Turn, Draw!" Kaiba didn't hear what Hayato told Yugi Mutou from the Audience Seats. Unaware of the Effect of 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】, he pondered for a moment, then ordered, "Although I'm not entirely sure what Effect that Monster has, the fact that its Attack is only 2700 is a clear reality."
"And as long as it's a Warrior-Type Monster, **"Cipher Soldier"** is their absolute Nemesis!"
Swinging his Hand sharply forward, Kaiba loudly declared: "**"Cipher Soldier"**, Attack 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】! Data Calculation Cannon!"
Countless data flashed in its Visor. After calculating the possible Attack trajectory of 【Steel Magical Knight】, **"Cipher Soldier"**'s Shoulder Cannon began to Charge Energy. And because the Target of the Attack was a Warrior-Type Monster, its Attack began to soar.
【Cipher Soldier】【ATK 1350→3350】
But watching **"Cipher Soldier"**, which had already defeated several of his Monsters and delayed his offensive for a long time, Attack again, Joey Wheeler didn't feel nervous at all. Instead, he showed a relaxed smile: "Heh heh, Kaiba, there's no doubt that 【Steel Magical Knight】 is a Warrior-Type Monster whose Attack data is included in **"Cipher Soldier"**'s Database."
"But don't forget, the Power he wields isn't just the force of a Warrior-Type; it also includes mysterious Magic Power!"
"Because 【Steel Magical Knight】 is Battling an opponent's Monster, once per Turn, I can Activate its Effect during Damage Calculation!" A green Light shone from Joey Wheeler's Graveyard, illuminating 【Steel Magical Knight】 like the Light of Hope. The red Magic Orbs on its body flashed with a Light.
Before Joey Wheeler, phantoms of several Cards appeared—【Foolish Burial】, 【Premature Burial】, 【De-Fusion】, 【Bitter Decision】—all Spell Cards that Joey Wheeler had used since the start of the Duel and discarded to the Graveyard!
"By Banishing 1 Spell Card from my Graveyard, 【Steel Magical Knight】 can use the Power of Magic to Increase its Attack by half of its Defense!"
Joey Wheeler casually tapped on 【De-Fusion】. As 【De-Fusion】 was sent to the Graveyard, the Attack of 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】 also began to soar. Although the Increase wasn't as exaggerated as **"Cipher Soldier"**'s, based on its original Attack being twice that of **"Cipher Soldier"**'s Attack, its current Attack is—
【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】【ATK 2700→3500】
Facing the bombardment fired by **"Cipher Soldier"**, 【Steel Magical Knight】 calmly Cast a spell and deployed a shield in front of itself. The Laser beam bombarded the shield, but not only did it fail to cause even a ripple on the shield, the shield's shape changed, becoming arc-shaped, and Reflected the beam back, hitting **"Cipher Soldier"** along the route it came from!
**"Cipher Soldier"**, which had never expected the final outcome to be "I killed myself," was met with Instant Destruction. The Attack Point Difference between it and 【Steel Magical Knight】 also dealt a certain amount of Battle Damage to Kaiba.
【Kaiba: 3150→3000 LP】
Kaiba's Life Points dropped to 3000. His expression, however, was cold.
Being Attacked and having his Life Points Deducted again and again by a "third-rate Duelist using a fourth-rate Deck" like Joey Wheeler made Kaiba quite furious. And when **"Cipher Soldier"** was Destroyed by 【Steel Magical Knight Gilthia-Fried】, his patience reached its Apex.
"Joey Wheeler, I have to say, you've pushed me too far. Deducting my Life Points again and again, heh heh, well done." In his anger, a cold sneer appeared on his face. "Then from now on, I'm going to get serious."
"Activate Spell Card 【Card of Demise】! I Draw Cards from my Deck until my Hand becomes five Cards. Then, starting from the Standby Phase of the fifth Turn after this Card's activation, I Send my entire Hand to the Graveyard."
He Drew five Cards in one go. After glancing at his Hand, Kaiba Activated another Card: "Next is Spell Card 【Pot of Avarice】! I Return five Monsters from my Graveyard to my Deck and Shuffle, then Draw two Cards."
Three 【Blue-Eyes White Dragon】s, 【Spear Dragon】, and the recently Destroyed **"Cipher Soldier"** were Returned from the Graveyard Zone to Kaiba's Deck. After Shuffling, Kaiba Drew two Cards, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
"Normal Summon 【Azure Dragon Summoner】! Then, I Equip him with 【Magical Wand】."
On Kaiba's Field, a stylishly dressed Spellcaster appeared, holding a Staff specifically for Spellcaster Type Monsters, the 【Magical Wand】. Beside it was a humanoid figure, like a doppelganger, whose movements synchronized with its own, with a strange posture and odd appearance. If you added "ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ" subtitles, you might even mistake yourself for having wandered onto a different set.
【Azure Dragon Summoner】【Level 4/WIND Attribute】
【Spellcaster Type/Effect】
【1500/600→2000】
However, the calm expression on 【Azure Dragon Summoner】's face didn't last long, because it was obvious that Kaiba's Deck contained either powerful Beast-Warriors or ferocious Dragon-Types. Spellcaster Types were always just cannon fodder for Kaiba, even if 【Azure Dragon Summoner】's Attack was Increased to 2000.
The tragic experience of the Spellcaster Type Monster Kaiba used most often before—【Dark Clown Zaki】—was right there. It was basically just a tool used to release 【Deck Devastation Virus】. And 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 quickly followed in its predecessor's footsteps, especially now that it was Equipped with 【Magical Wand】.
"Using the Effect of 【Magical Wand】, I Send 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 to the Graveyard and Draw two Cards from my Deck. Also, when 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 is Sent to the Graveyard, I can Add to Hand 1 Dragon-Type, Warrior-Type, or Spellcaster Type Normal Monster from my Deck." Without even looking at 【Azure Dragon Summoner】 on his Field, which gave him the middle finger before disappearing, Kaiba Searched a Card from his Deck and Revealed it.
"The one I Add to Hand is 【Blue-Eyes White Dragon】."
At this moment, Kaiba's Hand, which had only one Card before the Turn began, became a terrifying total of seven Cards.
And then, under Joey Wheeler's astonished gaze, Kaiba Played a 【Fusion】.
