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## Chapter 453: Sakuretsu Armor: Used to It
"Ritual Summon, **[Magician of Black Chaos]**!"
Ritual Summon, although it never got its own anime even as Duel Monsters evolved through several eras, is still one of the Special Summon methods, and activating it is quite impressive.
As Yugi sent **[Dark Magician Girl]** and **[A/D Changer]** from his Hand to the Graveyard, providing enough energy to fill the Altar that appeared in Yugi's Spell/Trap Zone, the environment around Rafael and Yugi suddenly darkened, as if the indoor lights had been turned off.
"Whoa, it got dark!!"
Joey Wheeler , ever the lively character, didn't disturb Yugi and Rafael, who were focused on the Duel. As the Ritual Summon Altar shattered, **[Dark Magician]**, having gained Chaos Power, appeared on Yugi's Field in a new robe.
[Magician of Black Chaos] [Level 7/Dark]
[Spellcaster Type/Ritual/Effect]
[2500/2100]
Compared to the previous flashy purple robe, **[Magician of Black Chaos]'s** new robe was adorned with many dark red stripes, and surging magical power flowed within these circuit-like patterns.
**[Magician of Black Chaos]** is a new form of **[Dark Magician]** after mastering Chaos Power. As long as it exists on the Field or in the Graveyard, **[Magician of Black Chaos]'s** card name can be treated as **[Dark Magician]."** Yugi showed a triumphant smile. "When I Special Summon **[Dark Magician]** or **[Dark Magician Girl]**, I can use the effect of my Continuous Spell Card **[Magician's Rescue]** on my Spell/Trap Zone."
"Targeting **[Magician of Black Chaos]**, I Special Summon **[Dark Magician Girl]** from my Graveyard, whose card name is different from it!"
[Magician of Black Chaos] lightly tapped the ground with the staff held beside him, and a magic circle instantly formed. **[Dark Magician Girl]**, who had been Tributed for the Ritual Summon earlier, playfully leaped out of the magic circle.
[Dark Magician Girl] [ATK 2000]
"Summoning two high-level Spellcaster-Type monsters in a single turn, you truly are Mutou Yuugi." Rafael watched **[Dark Magician Girl]**, who had appeared on Yugi's Field and was circling [Magician of Black Chaos], examining his new clothes. "However, this level is still far from defeating me and taking **[Uria, Lord of Searing Flames]**."
Yugi's lips curved into a smirk. "Before you say things that underestimate my monster, you should think about how to block my attack, Rafael."
"[Magician of Black Chaos], having mastered Chaos Power, isn't just for show. Don't get burned by my sharp blade."
"My turn ends."
[Yugi: 4000 LP, Hand 1]
[Magician of Black Chaos] [ATK 2500]
[Dark Magician Girl] [ATK 2000]
[Set Card (Eternal Soul)], [Magician's Rescue]
An ordinary duelist would often have to go all out to summon a monster with 2400 ATK on the first turn (referencing Joey Wheeler Tributing five cards to Summon **[Red-Eyes Black Dragon]**). Yet, Yugi not only summoned two high-level Spellcaster-Type monsters on the first turn but also had the capacity to set cards in his Spell/Trap Zone.
However, seeing this, Rafael showed no pressure. The expression on his face remained unchanged, as if all of Yugi's moves so far were within his calculations.
"My turn, draw."
After drawing a card, Rafael played a card that Yugi didn't expect. "I activate the Equip Spell Card **[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu]**. This card's effect increases the equipped monster's ATK by 500 points. Then, I will equip this card to **[Magician of Black Chaos]** on your Field, Nameless Pharaoh."
"What?" Yugi looked confused and puzzled. "An Equip Spell Card that increases ATK, equipped to my monster?"
Rafael inserted a card into the Spell & Trap Zone. With a loud hawk's cry, **[Magician of Black Chaos]** on Yugi's Field gained a long sword in his hand. It looked majestic and clearly wasn't an ordinary weapon.
[Magician of Black Chaos] [ATK 2500 → 3000]
"It actually increased [Magician of Black Chaos]'s ATK?"
After exchanging glances with [Magician of Black Chaos], Yugi became even more confused. After being equipped with [Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu], **[Magician of Black Chaos]** could feel his ATK had indeed increased, unlike certain cards that increase ATK temporarily but cause a continuous loss of ATK afterward.
Furthermore, **[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu]** was indeed a "Holy Sword." This didn't refer to its Attribute, but rather that it had no hidden negative effects, such as armor that looks like it protects the wearer but turns into tentacles when worn. **[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu]** had no impact on [Magician of Black Chaos]'s own power.
Yugi had seen various equip cards, such as Hayato's **[Rainbow Kuriboh]** which prevents the opponent's monster from attacking, Pegasus's **[Relinquished]** which can equip monster cards and increase ATK, and Yugi Mutou's **[Dark Ruler Ha Des]** which can revive as an equip card to decrease the opponent's ATK.
However, this usage by Rafael, increasing the opponent's monster's ATK, was the first time Yugi had seen it.
And Rafael's moves continued. "Next, I Normal Summon **[Backup Gardna]** in face-up Defense Position on my Field."
A large monster with a ferocious ogre-like appearance and blue skin appeared on Rafael's Field. Although it looked tall and imposing, **[Backup Gardna]** was not skilled in attack but was better at defense. Kneeling on one knee and half-crouching on the Field, **[Backup Gardna]** resolutely maintained its Defense Position.
[Backup Gardna] [Level 4/Dark]
[Warrior Type/Effect]
[500/2200]
"A Level 4 monster, yet it has a DEF as high as 2200 points? But, it's still no match for my [Magician of Black Chaos]," Yugi commented, and Rafael didn't refute anything, simply drawing three cards from his Hand and setting them on his Field.
"I set three cards from my Hand. My turn ends here." Looking up at Yugi, Rafael calmly stated, "My defense is complete. If you can do it, fulfill what you just said and break through my monster, Nameless Pharaoh."
"However, I will also use everything to stop you."
[Rafael: 4000 LP, Hand 1]
[Backup Gardna] [DEF 2200]
[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu], [Set Card] x3
Joey Wheeler , watching from the side, was dismissive. "So it's only this level, huh? I thought you were some strong duelist before, but it's just this level."
"Heh heh, an opponent like you, it'll only take Yugi a few turns to defeat you."
Responding to Joey Wheeler 's words, Yugi also drew a card. "My turn, draw!"
Glancing at the drawn card, Yugi, meeting Rafael's gaze, said with a serious expression, "Normally, I might enjoy the fun of Duel Monsters, but the time I have left isn't ample."
"So, I'm going to start my offensive now, Rafael!"
As he spoke, Yugi waved his hand forward. "Entering my Battle Phase, I'll first use [Magician of Black Chaos] to attack [Backup Gardna] in Defense Position on your Field! Chaos Magician!!"
Although Yugi still called out [Magician of Black Chaos]'s Attack Name from when he was a mage, [Magician of Black Chaos], upon receiving the attack command, first looked at [Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu] in his hand, then looked at the staff floating beside him, and decisively chose to use the long sword.
Is it only magic when cast with a staff? How could magic be so inconvenient?
With a finger snap, [Magician of Black Chaos] casually condensed a large magic orb. However, instead of throwing it out for a ranged attack like a proper mage, he arrogantly gripped the magic orb, swiped it over [Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu] with his palm, enchanting the long sword with magic, and charged out dragging the sword.
In just an instant, [Magician of Black Chaos], a "mage" with a melee class, arrived before the crouching [Backup Gardna]. Chanting a spell, he performed a jumping slash:
"Swear here, I will not allow anything I cannot cut through to exist!"
Although he was an Egyptian mage, [Magician of Black Chaos] chanted Celtic sorcery, slashing out fiercely with his sword, vowing to cut down [Backup Gardna] in Defense Position.
But as he swung the long sword, [Magician of Black Chaos]'s brow furrowed, because he felt something was off about the feeling of his swing. It seemed that before hitting [Backup Gardna], the sword had cut something in mid-air.
[Magician of Black Chaos], whose 3000 ATK was enough for Mutual Destruction with **[Blue-Eyes White Dragon]**, attacking [Backup Gardna] with 2200 DEF, should have resulted in [Backup Gardna] being directly destroyed by [Magician of Black Chaos]. But under the surprised gaze of Yugi and Joey Wheeler ,
"Ritual Summon, **[Magician of Black Chaos]**!"
Ritual Summon, although it never got its own anime even as Duel Monsters evolved through several eras, is still one of the Special Summon methods, and activating it is quite impressive.
As Yugi sent **[Dark Magician Girl]** and **[A/D Changer]** from his Hand to the Graveyard, providing enough energy to fill the Altar that appeared in Yugi's Spell/Trap Zone, the environment around Rafael and Yugi suddenly darkened, as if the indoor lights had been turned off.
"Whoa, it got dark!!"
Joey Wheeler , ever the lively character, didn't disturb Yugi and Rafael, who were focused on the Duel. As the Ritual Summon Altar shattered, **[Dark Magician]**, having gained Chaos Power, appeared on Yugi's Field in a new robe.
[Magician of Black Chaos] [Level 7/Dark]
[Spellcaster Type/Ritual/Effect]
[2500/2100]
Compared to the previous flashy purple robe, **[Magician of Black Chaos]'s** new robe was adorned with many dark red stripes, and surging magical power flowed within these circuit-like patterns.
**[Magician of Black Chaos]** is a new form of **[Dark Magician]** after mastering Chaos Power. As long as it exists on the Field or in the Graveyard, **[Magician of Black Chaos]'s** card name can be treated as **[Dark Magician]."** Yugi showed a triumphant smile. "When I Special Summon **[Dark Magician]** or **[Dark Magician Girl]**, I can use the effect of my Continuous Spell Card **[Magician's Rescue]** on my Spell/Trap Zone."
"Targeting **[Magician of Black Chaos]**, I Special Summon **[Dark Magician Girl]** from my Graveyard, whose card name is different from it!"
[Magician of Black Chaos] lightly tapped the ground with the staff held beside him, and a magic circle instantly formed. **[Dark Magician Girl]**, who had been Tributed for the Ritual Summon earlier, playfully leaped out of the magic circle.
[Dark Magician Girl] [ATK 2000]
"Summoning two high-level Spellcaster-Type monsters in a single turn, you truly are Mutou Yuugi." Rafael watched **[Dark Magician Girl]**, who had appeared on Yugi's Field and was circling [Magician of Black Chaos], examining his new clothes. "However, this level is still far from defeating me and taking **[Uria, Lord of Searing Flames]**."
Yugi's lips curved into a smirk. "Before you say things that underestimate my monster, you should think about how to block my attack, Rafael."
"[Magician of Black Chaos], having mastered Chaos Power, isn't just for show. Don't get burned by my sharp blade."
"My turn ends."
[Yugi: 4000 LP, Hand 1]
[Magician of Black Chaos] [ATK 2500]
[Dark Magician Girl] [ATK 2000]
[Set Card (Eternal Soul)], [Magician's Rescue]
An ordinary duelist would often have to go all out to summon a monster with 2400 ATK on the first turn (referencing Joey Wheeler Tributing five cards to Summon **[Red-Eyes Black Dragon]**). Yet, Yugi not only summoned two high-level Spellcaster-Type monsters on the first turn but also had the capacity to set cards in his Spell/Trap Zone.
However, seeing this, Rafael showed no pressure. The expression on his face remained unchanged, as if all of Yugi's moves so far were within his calculations.
"My turn, draw."
After drawing a card, Rafael played a card that Yugi didn't expect. "I activate the Equip Spell Card **[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu]**. This card's effect increases the equipped monster's ATK by 500 points. Then, I will equip this card to **[Magician of Black Chaos]** on your Field, Nameless Pharaoh."
"What?" Yugi looked confused and puzzled. "An Equip Spell Card that increases ATK, equipped to my monster?"
Rafael inserted a card into the Spell & Trap Zone. With a loud hawk's cry, **[Magician of Black Chaos]** on Yugi's Field gained a long sword in his hand. It looked majestic and clearly wasn't an ordinary weapon.
[Magician of Black Chaos] [ATK 2500 → 3000]
"It actually increased [Magician of Black Chaos]'s ATK?"
After exchanging glances with [Magician of Black Chaos], Yugi became even more confused. After being equipped with [Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu], **[Magician of Black Chaos]** could feel his ATK had indeed increased, unlike certain cards that increase ATK temporarily but cause a continuous loss of ATK afterward.
Furthermore, **[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu]** was indeed a "Holy Sword." This didn't refer to its Attribute, but rather that it had no hidden negative effects, such as armor that looks like it protects the wearer but turns into tentacles when worn. **[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu]** had no impact on [Magician of Black Chaos]'s own power.
Yugi had seen various equip cards, such as Hayato's **[Rainbow Kuriboh]** which prevents the opponent's monster from attacking, Pegasus's **[Relinquished]** which can equip monster cards and increase ATK, and Yugi Mutou's **[Dark Ruler Ha Des]** which can revive as an equip card to decrease the opponent's ATK.
However, this usage by Rafael, increasing the opponent's monster's ATK, was the first time Yugi had seen it.
And Rafael's moves continued. "Next, I Normal Summon **[Backup Gardna]** in face-up Defense Position on my Field."
A large monster with a ferocious ogre-like appearance and blue skin appeared on Rafael's Field. Although it looked tall and imposing, **[Backup Gardna]** was not skilled in attack but was better at defense. Kneeling on one knee and half-crouching on the Field, **[Backup Gardna]** resolutely maintained its Defense Position.
[Backup Gardna] [Level 4/Dark]
[Warrior Type/Effect]
[500/2200]
"A Level 4 monster, yet it has a DEF as high as 2200 points? But, it's still no match for my [Magician of Black Chaos]," Yugi commented, and Rafael didn't refute anything, simply drawing three cards from his Hand and setting them on his Field.
"I set three cards from my Hand. My turn ends here." Looking up at Yugi, Rafael calmly stated, "My defense is complete. If you can do it, fulfill what you just said and break through my monster, Nameless Pharaoh."
"However, I will also use everything to stop you."
[Rafael: 4000 LP, Hand 1]
[Backup Gardna] [DEF 2200]
[Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu], [Set Card] x3
Joey Wheeler , watching from the side, was dismissive. "So it's only this level, huh? I thought you were some strong duelist before, but it's just this level."
"Heh heh, an opponent like you, it'll only take Yugi a few turns to defeat you."
Responding to Joey Wheeler 's words, Yugi also drew a card. "My turn, draw!"
Glancing at the drawn card, Yugi, meeting Rafael's gaze, said with a serious expression, "Normally, I might enjoy the fun of Duel Monsters, but the time I have left isn't ample."
"So, I'm going to start my offensive now, Rafael!"
As he spoke, Yugi waved his hand forward. "Entering my Battle Phase, I'll first use [Magician of Black Chaos] to attack [Backup Gardna] in Defense Position on your Field! Chaos Magician!!"
Although Yugi still called out [Magician of Black Chaos]'s Attack Name from when he was a mage, [Magician of Black Chaos], upon receiving the attack command, first looked at [Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu] in his hand, then looked at the staff floating beside him, and decisively chose to use the long sword.
Is it only magic when cast with a staff? How could magic be so inconvenient?
With a finger snap, [Magician of Black Chaos] casually condensed a large magic orb. However, instead of throwing it out for a ranged attack like a proper mage, he arrogantly gripped the magic orb, swiped it over [Goddess's Holy Sword - Eashu] with his palm, enchanting the long sword with magic, and charged out dragging the sword.
In just an instant, [Magician of Black Chaos], a "mage" with a melee class, arrived before the crouching [Backup Gardna]. Chanting a spell, he performed a jumping slash:
"Swear here, I will not allow anything I cannot cut through to exist!"
Although he was an Egyptian mage, [Magician of Black Chaos] chanted Celtic sorcery, slashing out fiercely with his sword, vowing to cut down [Backup Gardna] in Defense Position.
But as he swung the long sword, [Magician of Black Chaos]'s brow furrowed, because he felt something was off about the feeling of his swing. It seemed that before hitting [Backup Gardna], the sword had cut something in mid-air.
[Magician of Black Chaos], whose 3000 ATK was enough for Mutual Destruction with **[Blue-Eyes White Dragon]**, attacking [Backup Gardna] with 2200 DEF, should have resulted in [Backup Gardna] being directly destroyed by [Magician of Black Chaos]. But under the surprised gaze of Yugi and Joey Wheeler ,
