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Chapter 433: Clayman: Good Duel, Don't Duel Like That Next Time

[Judai: 4000 LP, Hand 2]
[Face-Down Defense Position Monster]
[Set Card] x3

Although he had seen this young man's Duel in Matches before, and also learned from Hayato that the Deck he used was the [E HERO] Deck which would only be released soon, Yugi truly couldn't guess what specific Monsters Judai would use.

However, the Monster wasn't the key point Yugi cared about. The key point was the three Set Cards in Judai's Spell/Trap Zone. Yugi, with his rich Dueling experience, knew that constantly Summoning Powerful Monsters wasn't necessarily useful; a single [Trap Hole] from the opponent could take the life of a powerful Monster that was difficult to Summon.

"My Turn, Draw." After deciding on the direction in his heart, Yugi drew a Card. The Card he drew was the Spell Card [Heavy Storm].

The saying goes, "A True Duelist can even create their own Draw." So, it was perfectly reasonable for Yugi to Draw [Heavy Storm] when he wanted to Draw a Card with the Effect to "Destroy Spell/Trap Cards".

"I Activate the Spell Card [Heavy Storm]! This Card's Effect is to Destroy all Spell/Trap Cards on the Field!" Inserting the Card he just drew into his Duel Disk, Yugi said with a smile, "This Card's biggest drawback is that it also Destroys the Cards on your own Field, but in this Situation, only your Cards, Judai, will be Destroyed."

The [Heavy Storm] Card appeared in Yugi's Spell/Trap Zone, and a powerful storm enveloped the entire Field, sparing neither friend nor foe. But just then, Judai pressed the button on his Duel Disk to Activate a Set Card:

"No way, Yugi-san! A Duelist should face difficulties head-on! Just thinking about breaking through my Traps to take a Shortcut is actually taking the long way around."

"Open my Set Card, the Trap Card [Solemn Darkness]! It can be Activated when the opponent Activates a Spell/Trap or Monster Effect that would Destroy Cards on the Field, and it Negates that Effect!"

The storm, filled with a Destructive Aura, was about to Destroy all three Cards in Judai's Spell/Trap Zone. However, from the [Solemn Darkness] that Judai opened, a black shadow flew out and darted into the center of the storm, Negating the Effect of [Heavy Storm].

Dark Yugi wasn't too surprised either. After all, Judai had already Set three Cards. Having Dueled with Hayato and Yugi Mutou frequently, he knew it would be strange if the Spell/Trap Zone could be cleared so easily.

Furthermore, trading one [Heavy Storm] for one [Solemn Darkness] wasn't a loss.

"After [Solemn Darkness]'s Effect Negates [Heavy Storm], I need to Send a DARK Attribute Monster with Level 3 or lower from my Deck to the Graveyard."

Saying this, Judai began to Search his Deck. He quickly selected the Monster Card he wanted to use and Sent it to the Graveyard Zone.

'A Monster Sent to the Graveyard as a substitute for Cards on the Field because of [Solemn Darkness]'s Effect?'
'No, if Hayato has guided Judai, even a negative Effect should be utilized. Perhaps the Card Sent to the Graveyard has an Effect that can be Activated.'

Yugi thought for a moment, then played another Card: "If that's the case, then it seems the only way is to test it with a Direct Attack."

"I Normal Summon [Jester Confit]. Then, because of [Jester Confit]'s Effect, as long as it exists on the Field in Face-Up Position, once per Turn, in addition to my Normal Summon, I can Tribute Summon one Spellcaster Type Monster in Face-Up Position."

[Jester Confit] [ATK 1300]

[Jester Confit], dressed as a clown, appeared on Yugi's Field with a grinning face. Then, due to its own Effect, it quickly vanished, turning into a shining orb of light. The orb transformed into a Magic Circle, and from within the Magic Circle, Dark Magician Girl made a dazzling appearance, one hand covering her pink mini-skirt to prevent it from showing too much, and the other holding her Wand.

[Dark Magician Girl] [ATK 2000]

Although she is a Level 6 Monster and requires one Tribute to Summon, theoretically she would at least have to wait until the second Turn to be Normal Summoned onto the Field. However, under the Effect of [Jester Confit], [Dark Magician Girl] was Summoned onto the Field by Yugi on the first Turn.

And as she appeared on the Field, for the first time in the Kaiba Dome Venue, incredibly enthusiastic cheers erupted—

"Dark Magician Girl is my wife!"
"She's unbelievably cute, absolutely amazing!"
"I'm ready, Brothers!"
"Speaking of which, it's a bit vulgar, but I..."

Such enthusiastic cheers were not only unexpected for Yugi on the Field, but also for Kaiba in the Backstage.

In reality, it was completely normal for [Dark Magician Girl] to have such high popularity among the Audience. You see, while more experienced Duelists might have different preferences (some are Dragon Type enthusiasts, some like female Monsters, some like robots, and some perverts even like [Giant Soldier of Stone]), if you consider Minor Characters, what attracts them the most about Duel Monsters?

Even the mighty Giant Dragon [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] might scare some timid people, and although he can swing his Wand to attack, the seemingly frail-looking [Dark Magician] might be disliked by some muscle-heads. Only female Monsters like [Dark Magician Girl] can gain universal approval.

Regardless of age or even gender, who could refuse a cute and Beautiful young lady, especially one who is a Magical Girl with a Magic Wand?

Not to mention anything else, Otogi's Monster Dice. Although more batches of Dice featuring Duel Monsters images were released later, even today, the one standing at the top of the popularity ranking is still [Dark Magician Girl], which was released in the very first batch.

Also, regarding the event Kaiba organized where you collect Stamps from buying snacks to exchange for Standees, Hayato has already discovered several instances of scalping and price gouging for the [Dark Magician Girl] Standee, which had the smallest quantity. Meanwhile, Kaiba's personal favorite—the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] Standee—because it had the largest quantity, its price among scalpers was about to drop below the 50 Yen mark, and it was almost competing with a certain "King of Accidents"'s Tamashii.

After a brief moment of surprise, Yugi and Judai quickly adjusted and refocused their attention on the Duel.

"[Dark Magician Girl], huh? I've seen her many times on Videotapes, but this is the first time I've seen her appear right before my eyes. She's truly a Beautiful Duel Monster."

Listening to Judai's words, Yugi returned a gentle smile: "Don't just focus on admiring [Dark Magician Girl], Judai-kun. Her Teacher is the strongest Mage, [Dark Magician], and [Dark Magician Girl]'s Strength is also very high."

"The Effect of [Jester Confit], which was Tributed, Activates. When this Card is Sent from the Field to the Graveyard, I can add one Spellcaster Type Normal Monster from my Deck or Graveyard to my Hand. The Card I choose is my most loyal servant, [Dark Magician]."

Skillfully Searching for the [Dark Magician] Card from his Deck, as if he knew exactly where it was beforehand, Yugi added the Card to his Hand. Looking at the four Cards in his Hand, Yugi selected one of them: "Although I could Activate an Attack directly now, just to be safe, I'll use this Card first."

"Normal Spell Card, [Swords of Revealing Light]!"

As Yugi Activated the Card, three giant swords of light materialized out of thin air above Judai's Field. They plunged down fiercely, embedding themselves in Judai's Field. While Locking Judai's Field, the tremor caused by the impact also prevented the Face-Down Defense Position Monster on Judai's Field from staying in its original state, causing it to Flip.

[Elemental HERO Clayman] [Level 4 / Earth Attribute]
[Warrior Type / Normal]
[800 ATK / 2000 DEF]

"Huh? [Elemental HERO Clayman] got Flipped!" Judai's eyes widened as he looked at the three giant swords of light that appeared on his Field. "And it's still on the Field after being Activated?"

"[Swords of Revealing Light] is a Normal Spell Card, but after being Activated, it remains on the Field for three Turns. Also, as long as [Swords of Revealing Light] exists, the opponent's Monsters cannot Activate an Attack." Yugi saw that Judai didn't seem to recognize the [Swords of Revealing Light] Card, so he patiently explained the Card's Effect.

It wasn't the first time anyway. Yugi had explained Card Effects to Joey Wheeler and the others plenty of times before.

"Furthermore, as part of [Swords of Revealing Light]'s Effect resolution upon Activation, all Face-down Position Monsters on the opponent's Field are changed to Face-up Defense Position. However, this Effect only occurs upon Activation." Glancing at the [Elemental HERO Clayman] with 2000 DEF on Judai's Field, Yugi said casually, "It's a good thing I Activated this Card. Otherwise, [Dark Magician Girl] really wouldn't have been able to Break Through your Defense, Judai-kun."

[Dark Magician Girl] has an Effect where her ATK increases based on the number of [Dark Magician] and [Dark Sage] in the Graveyard. However, Yugi currently had none of those Cards in his Graveyard, so [Dark Magician Girl]'s current ATK was only her base 2000 Points.

While [Elemental HERO Clayman] only has 800 ATK, its DEF is an excellent 2000 Points. Ordinary Monsters really can't easily Break Through its Defense.

However, now that he knew the opponent's exact stats, Yugi only needed to increase [Dark Magician Girl]'s ATK.

"Activate the Equip Spell Card [Mystical Spellbook]! This Card can only be Equipped to [Dark Magician] and [Dark Magician Girl], and it increases their ATK by 700 Points."

Drawing another Card and inserting it into his Duel Disk, Yugi waved his Hand forward: "Now, enter my Battle Phase! Go, [Dark Magician Girl]! Attack [Elemental HERO Clayman]!"

"[Dark Burning Attack]!"

Following Yugi's command, [Dark Magician Girl] playfully winked at the camera filming the Field, showing off her cuteness. While reaping countless cheers from the Audience, the short Wand in her Hand spun twice before being gripped tightly. A transparent purple Magic Orb instantly gathered and formed at the tip of the Wand.

As for the [Mystical Spellbook]? It was tucked into [Dark Magician Girl]'s waist.

As is well-known, while Equip Cards can affect a Monster's ATK and DEF, there's never been a mandatory rule that a Monster Equipped with an Equip Card must use the Equip Card to Battle.

Just like how [Red-Eyes Black Dragon] and [Red-Eyes Dark Dragon] still Attack by breathing fire from their mouths even after being Equipped with [Claw of Hermos], it's perfectly reasonable for [Dark Magician Girl] to treat [Mystical Spellbook] as an ornament after Equipping it.

*Hehe, I've grown a lot, you know. Do you think I'd open that book and look at what's inside in front of everyone? If I'm going to look, I'll wait until no one's around!*
[Dark Magician Girl] thought to herself.

The purple Magic Orb was fired from the tip of the Wand. In just an instant, it passed through the three giant swords of light from [Swords of Revealing Light] and was about to hit [Elemental HERO Clayman] on Judai's Field.

[Dark Magician Girl] ([Mystical Spellbook]) [ATK 2000 → 2700]
[Elemental HERO Clayman] [DEF 2000]

Enjoying the enthusiastic cheers from the Audience, [Dark Magician Girl] was full of confidence about whether her Attack could Break Through [Elemental HERO Clayman].

*There's no suspense here, right? 2700 ATK attacking 2000 DEF, how can I lose? I'm a professional Mage, you know.*

*Hehe, although I always say Master is my Ace Monster, it's still me, [Dark Magician Girl], who can take the top spot! A popular character like me can really do whatever she wants! This feeling is just too wonderful, so wonderful I want to sing a song.*

*Hehe, the Effect of [Mystical Spellbook] is just perfect for me! Saikou ni High tte yatsu da!*

"Boom!!"

Accompanied by [Dark Magician Girl]'s "smug" smile, the Attack she launched seemed to have successfully Broken Through [Elemental HERO Clayman], causing an Explosion.

However, before [Dark Magician Girl] could even laugh out loud, a tall, rounded figure suddenly shot out from the Smoke of the Explosion, appearing behind [Dark Magician Girl] and tightly wrapping its thick arms around her!

"Nani?!"

Compared to [Dark Magician Girl], Yugi could see the full picture more clearly. The one who appeared behind [Dark Magician Girl] was clearly [Elemental HERO Clayman], who had just been "Destroyed"!?

"Yugi-san, when did you get the illusion that my [Elemental HERO Clayman] was Battle Destroyed?" The one who answered Yugi and [Dark Magician Girl]'s confusion was a confident-looking Judai. "It was a Set Card! In that instant, I opened my Set Card."

"The Trap Card [Clay Charge]! It's a Card that can only be used when [Elemental HERO Clayman] is chosen as an Attack Target." Judai looked at [Elemental HERO Clayman], whose clay body was gradually emitting white light after embracing [Dark Magician Girl], and said with a smile, "It Destroys the Attacking Monster and [Elemental HERO Clayman], and inflicts 800 Points of Damage to the opponent Duelist."

"This is a necessary sacrifice! Self-Destruct, [Elemental HERO Clayman]!"

"Boom!"

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