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"【Sphinx Andro Sphinx】, Special Summoned during the Battle Phase, can attack again! Attack the opponent directly, Sphinx Androgygus!"
Sphinx Androgygus【ATK3500】
Anubis glanced at the Sphinx Androgygus on his Field, his gaze coldly fixed on Hayato.
Since the start of the Duel, his impression of the opponent had flipped repeatedly. Now, he would no longer treat Hayato as a kid who merely got lucky and obtained the 【Wheel of Wisdom】, but rather as a powerful opponent.
The 【Ceremony of the Duel】 was a ritual widely spread in the Egyptian court thousands of years ago. Anubis, during his lifetime, was also a master of this, if not invincible, at least rarely meeting his match. Yet, in the first 【Ceremony of the Duel】 after his revive thousands of years later, he actually encountered a powerful opponent like Hayato, who even calculated the opponent's psychology.
This was the first time Anubis had seen this kind of strategy, but it should also be the last.
This time, Anubis confirmed Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone. Now, only the Frontline Base Card with just one effect remained. There were no other Trap or Monster Cards that could possibly be used.
Hayato's 【Life Points】 were 4000, while Sphinx Androgygus's 【ATK】 was a full 3500. Although this attack wouldn't clear all of Hayato's 【Life Points】, taking such high damage in one go in the 【Ceremony of the Duel】 would surely leave Hayato severely injured, if not unconscious, Anubis thought.
To be honest, if Hayato's Royal Decree hadn't consumed the Mystical Space Typhoon in Anubis's Hand earlier, he could have used Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Skill Drain and unleash Sphinx Androgygus's effect, increasing its 【ATK】 again by paying 【Life Points】.
In that case, not even the last 500 【Life Points】 would have been left for Hayato; it would have been a finishing blow. It was a pity he couldn't do that.
With an empty Hand and virtually nothing on the Field, his attack would definitely go through, right? Anubis thought, narrowing his eyes.
After all, a monster couldn't just jump out of the Graveyard again.
The giant demonic beast, Sphinx Androgygus, charged towards Hayato, swinging its claw down heavily. Its body was so massive that it even blocked Anubis's sight, preventing him from seeing Hayato immediately. However, the sound that entered his ears made him frown. Instead of the sound of claws tearing into flesh accompanying Sphinx Androgygus's swing, there was a "bang".
"When your Sphinx Androgygus attacks me directly, I Special Summon the invincible Rainbow Kuriboh from my Graveyard in Defense Position. You did great, Aibo, much stronger than Ojama Yellow and the others."
Normally, if they heard Hayato say this, Ojama Yellow and the others would definitely jump out and protest, saying things like "【Ojama】 lives matter too," or "Putting aside the facts, we weren't completely useless."
However, now, because of Anubis's Dark Hole earlier, Ojama Yellow and the others were still in a listless state, making Hayato somewhat unaccustomed to their quietness.
In front of Hayato, the small-bodied Rainbow Kuriboh bravely took the attack from Sphinx Androgygus, which didn't have a 【Piercing Damage Effect】. Its small body's power had its limits, and despite struggling fiercely, it was ultimately destroyed. However, because it was in Defense Position, it protected Hayato from taking damage.
"Kuriri~"
"Tsk, that weak monster is really annoying." Anubis understood from Hayato's words and the retreating Sphinx Androgygus that Hayato had once again calculated his actions. "But, when did that thing...?"
"During Graceful Charity, the other card I discarded besides Ojama Magic was Rainbow Kuriboh." Hayato explained, casually putting the destroyed Rainbow Kuriboh card into his pocket. "Rainbow Kuriboh Special Summoned by this effect will be Banished from the game if it leaves the Field. You saved my life again, Aibo."
"Hmph, you have a good relationship with spirits, do you? But I am the 【King of Destruction】! Only destruction can create the future, and your destroyed monsters will become my material!"
Anubis grinned and raised his hand. The Sphinx Androgygus on his Field synchronized its movements and spread its palm. Only to see a ball of light fly out from Sphinx Androgygus's claws, pouring into the Pyramid of Light on Anubis's chest.
And this time, Hayato saw it clearly: it was clearly a part of Rainbow Kuriboh's power!
"Kuriri..."
"You bastard, laying a hand on my precious cards!" Even Hayato was furious, hearing Rainbow Kuriboh's gradually weakening voice, seeing its figure on the Rainbow Kuriboh card become dim, and the red light shining in Anubis's eyes as he stole its power. "Anubis, you Barbar!"
"Heh, if you wanted to get angry, you should have gotten angry when those other spirits were destroyed earlier."
"However, even though it's just a weak monster, its power is actually greater than the sum of the previous ones. That's unexpected." Anubis felt the powerful power, a wicked smile on his face. "You have to pay for what you want. This is the powerful power granted to me by 'Light'. But I can make your spirits pay the stakes for me by destroying them."
"With this power, I will stand at the peak forever and become a great existence who controls the destiny of mortals! Hahahaha!"
"Next turn, it will be your death. Kid, my turn ends."
【Anubis: 1500LP, Hand 0】
Sphinx Androgygus【ATK3500】
Pyramid of LightSkill Drain
Anubis looked at Hayato, who had lowered his head in anger, and said arrogantly, "Come on, kid, in front of my Sphinx Androgygus, offer up your ugly struggle, and then welcome the defeat ending that I have already decided for you!"
"Heh, sore wa dou kana." (Is that so?)
"Hmm?"
Under Anubis's confused gaze, the anger in Hayato's heart accumulated to the extreme, yet it made his thoughts become calm. With a serious expression, Hayato's finger rested on his Deck. "The one who decides my ending is not you, but myself. My destiny will also be changed by me!"
"This turn, I will bring down my ultimate wrath upon you. Get ready to be kicked until you cry by my log-thick thighs after you lose, Anubis!"
"My turn, Draw!"
Hayato, with an empty Hand, drew the card he was gambling his victory or defeat on. Seeing the card he drew, a smile curled on Hayato's lips. "Let me show you the final modification I've made to my destiny, Anubis!"
"Activate Magic Card Card of Fate! Roll a die, then draw cards equal to the dice points. Then, Banished from the game cards from the top of my Deck equal to the number of cards drawn!"
The card was inserted by Hayato into his Duel Disk's Spell & Trap Zone. Immediately, a die appeared out of thin air above his head and fell, rolling on the Field.
"A die? You're entrusting your destiny to something driven by luck?" Anubis watched the die roll with disdain, the points constantly changing from "1," "4," "3." "Moreover, it's a 【Gambling Card】 with such a big 【Side Effect】 of banishing cards."
"A True Duelist can utilize even the negative effects of cards. Besides, I told you, the ending of this duel will be decided by me." Hayato pointed his finger at the die, which was slowly rolling to a stop on the Field. "In the name of 【Lelouch】, I order you, stop!"
Although Anubis had no idea what "【Lelouch】" was or where it came from, as Hayato called out, the die's rolling did slow down. Finally, it stopped, and the number on top of the die was clearly the maximum value, "6"!
"Ya☆ta☆ze!" (I did it!) Hayato proudly placed his Hand on his Deck and then drew cards. "Because the points are 6, I can draw six cards from the top of my Deck, and then Banish the top six cards of my Deck!"
Before banishing, Hayato showed Anubis the cards he was banishing. The six cards were Earthbound Immortal - Gransol, The Agent of Fiend, Toll, Torrential Tribute, Little Beeper, and Limiter Removal.
Aside from Earthbound Immortal - Gransol, which Anubis briefly noticed due to its exquisite 【Card Face】 and decent 【ATK】, the other few cards left Anubis feeling confused in various ways. He couldn't understand what kind of bizarre Deck Hayato was using at all.
After banishing the cards, Hayato looked at the six cards in his Hand and was slightly stunned. He couldn't help but look at the three Ojama Brothers still lying down nearby.
Then, he showed a helpless expression. "I really didn't expect that in the end, it would be these guys who would get their revenge for themselves."
"Anubis, you've paid your 【Life Points】 so many times in this duel, so I'll pay some 【Life Points】 too." Hayato said, playing a card from his Hand. "Activate Magic Card Magical Dressing Room! After paying 800 【Life Points】, reveal the top four cards of my Deck."
【Hayato: 4000→3200LP】
As Hayato paid his 【Life Points】, a pillar surrounded by a red curtain appeared in his Spell/Trap Zone. Lights illuminated within, projecting a few blurry figures onto the curtain. Hayato also revealed the top four cards of his Deck.
Ojama Yellow
Ojama Green
Ojama Black
Sakuretsu Armor
"Among the revealed cards, Normal Monster with a 【Level】 of 3 or lower are Special Summoned to my Field. The rest of the cards are returned to the Deck and shuffled. Since the three Ojama Monsters are all 【Level】 3 or lower, I Special Summon all of them to my Field in 【Attack Position】!"
Ojama Yellow【ATK0】
Ojama Black【ATK0】
Ojama Green【ATK0】
"We're," "Back," "Again!"
Because their 【True Form】 were summoned, Ojama Yellow and the others finally broke free from their previous weakened state. The three brothers hugged each other, and their three heads spoke separately, looking like they were imitating 【Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon】.
"Special Summoning three monsters with 0 【ATK】 in 【Attack Position】? You've finally gone crazy, haven't you?" Anubis thought Hayato wanted to use Ojama Yellow and the others in Defense Position as a 【Shield】 to stall for time, but he didn't expect Hayato to choose to put them all in 【Attack Position】.
However, he then remembered Hayato's previous calculations and thought Hayato shouldn't be that stupid.
"Oh, I see. You want to use these monsters as 【Tribute】 for a 【High-Level】 Summon." Anubis put on an expression like he understood everything. "Hmph, it's useless. As long as my Skill Drain exists, the effect of all monsters on the Field will be negated. And without 【Monster Effect】 influencing it, Sphinx Androgygus's 【ATK】 is 3500, which surpasses the limit of normal monsters!"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Anubis's words, Hayato showed a contemptuous expression. "Then you've completely misunderstood. Against other opponents, I might use my 【Full Power】 to crush them with powerful monsters, but someone like you who plays with others' precious cards only deserves to be defeated by weak monsters like the Ojama Monsters!"
"How dare he say that about us!" "Aniki!" "So mean!"
Hayato completely ignored the protests of Ojama Yellow and the others because he suddenly wanted to go back a few hundred words and tell his past self that it was actually quite nice when Ojama Yellow and the others weren't talking.
"Hmph, monsters with 0 【ATK】? Aren't monsters with 0 【ATK】 just 【Trash】 even worse than weak monsters?"
"Suddenly realized what the opponent said is even worse!"
"Still hate him more!"
"Aniki, just for me, use 【Flame Fist】 on him!"
Ojama Yellow and the others clamored. Hayato cursed, annoyed, "Shut up, you guys."
"In short, although they are 【Trash】, 【Trash】 also has its 【Usefulness】. When Ojama Yellow, Ojama Black, and Ojama Green are assembled on my Field, they can unleash powerful power." Hayato said, playing a card from his Hand. "Activate Magic Card Ojama Delta Hurricane!! Destroy all cards on the opponent's Field!"
"Nani?!"
Under Anubis's surprised gaze, Ojama Yellow and the others put their buttocks together, spinning rapidly and transforming into a yellow, green, and black whirlwind that enveloped the Sphinx Androgygus, Skill Drain, and even the Pyramid of Light on his Field!
"Boom!!"
The Ojama Delta Hurricane shrank, and a huge explosion sounded on Anubis's Field. The invincible Sphinx Androgygus and Skill Drain, nicknamed the "【Gold】 Country 【Boss Monster】," were all destroyed!
End of Chapter
"【Sphinx Andro Sphinx】, Special Summoned during the Battle Phase, can attack again! Attack the opponent directly, Sphinx Androgygus!"
Sphinx Androgygus【ATK3500】
Anubis glanced at the Sphinx Androgygus on his Field, his gaze coldly fixed on Hayato.
Since the start of the Duel, his impression of the opponent had flipped repeatedly. Now, he would no longer treat Hayato as a kid who merely got lucky and obtained the 【Wheel of Wisdom】, but rather as a powerful opponent.
The 【Ceremony of the Duel】 was a ritual widely spread in the Egyptian court thousands of years ago. Anubis, during his lifetime, was also a master of this, if not invincible, at least rarely meeting his match. Yet, in the first 【Ceremony of the Duel】 after his revive thousands of years later, he actually encountered a powerful opponent like Hayato, who even calculated the opponent's psychology.
This was the first time Anubis had seen this kind of strategy, but it should also be the last.
This time, Anubis confirmed Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone. Now, only the Frontline Base Card with just one effect remained. There were no other Trap or Monster Cards that could possibly be used.
Hayato's 【Life Points】 were 4000, while Sphinx Androgygus's 【ATK】 was a full 3500. Although this attack wouldn't clear all of Hayato's 【Life Points】, taking such high damage in one go in the 【Ceremony of the Duel】 would surely leave Hayato severely injured, if not unconscious, Anubis thought.
To be honest, if Hayato's Royal Decree hadn't consumed the Mystical Space Typhoon in Anubis's Hand earlier, he could have used Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Skill Drain and unleash Sphinx Androgygus's effect, increasing its 【ATK】 again by paying 【Life Points】.
In that case, not even the last 500 【Life Points】 would have been left for Hayato; it would have been a finishing blow. It was a pity he couldn't do that.
With an empty Hand and virtually nothing on the Field, his attack would definitely go through, right? Anubis thought, narrowing his eyes.
After all, a monster couldn't just jump out of the Graveyard again.
The giant demonic beast, Sphinx Androgygus, charged towards Hayato, swinging its claw down heavily. Its body was so massive that it even blocked Anubis's sight, preventing him from seeing Hayato immediately. However, the sound that entered his ears made him frown. Instead of the sound of claws tearing into flesh accompanying Sphinx Androgygus's swing, there was a "bang".
"When your Sphinx Androgygus attacks me directly, I Special Summon the invincible Rainbow Kuriboh from my Graveyard in Defense Position. You did great, Aibo, much stronger than Ojama Yellow and the others."
Normally, if they heard Hayato say this, Ojama Yellow and the others would definitely jump out and protest, saying things like "【Ojama】 lives matter too," or "Putting aside the facts, we weren't completely useless."
However, now, because of Anubis's Dark Hole earlier, Ojama Yellow and the others were still in a listless state, making Hayato somewhat unaccustomed to their quietness.
In front of Hayato, the small-bodied Rainbow Kuriboh bravely took the attack from Sphinx Androgygus, which didn't have a 【Piercing Damage Effect】. Its small body's power had its limits, and despite struggling fiercely, it was ultimately destroyed. However, because it was in Defense Position, it protected Hayato from taking damage.
"Kuriri~"
"Tsk, that weak monster is really annoying." Anubis understood from Hayato's words and the retreating Sphinx Androgygus that Hayato had once again calculated his actions. "But, when did that thing...?"
"During Graceful Charity, the other card I discarded besides Ojama Magic was Rainbow Kuriboh." Hayato explained, casually putting the destroyed Rainbow Kuriboh card into his pocket. "Rainbow Kuriboh Special Summoned by this effect will be Banished from the game if it leaves the Field. You saved my life again, Aibo."
"Hmph, you have a good relationship with spirits, do you? But I am the 【King of Destruction】! Only destruction can create the future, and your destroyed monsters will become my material!"
Anubis grinned and raised his hand. The Sphinx Androgygus on his Field synchronized its movements and spread its palm. Only to see a ball of light fly out from Sphinx Androgygus's claws, pouring into the Pyramid of Light on Anubis's chest.
And this time, Hayato saw it clearly: it was clearly a part of Rainbow Kuriboh's power!
"Kuriri..."
"You bastard, laying a hand on my precious cards!" Even Hayato was furious, hearing Rainbow Kuriboh's gradually weakening voice, seeing its figure on the Rainbow Kuriboh card become dim, and the red light shining in Anubis's eyes as he stole its power. "Anubis, you Barbar!"
"Heh, if you wanted to get angry, you should have gotten angry when those other spirits were destroyed earlier."
"However, even though it's just a weak monster, its power is actually greater than the sum of the previous ones. That's unexpected." Anubis felt the powerful power, a wicked smile on his face. "You have to pay for what you want. This is the powerful power granted to me by 'Light'. But I can make your spirits pay the stakes for me by destroying them."
"With this power, I will stand at the peak forever and become a great existence who controls the destiny of mortals! Hahahaha!"
"Next turn, it will be your death. Kid, my turn ends."
【Anubis: 1500LP, Hand 0】
Sphinx Androgygus【ATK3500】
Pyramid of LightSkill Drain
Anubis looked at Hayato, who had lowered his head in anger, and said arrogantly, "Come on, kid, in front of my Sphinx Androgygus, offer up your ugly struggle, and then welcome the defeat ending that I have already decided for you!"
"Heh, sore wa dou kana." (Is that so?)
"Hmm?"
Under Anubis's confused gaze, the anger in Hayato's heart accumulated to the extreme, yet it made his thoughts become calm. With a serious expression, Hayato's finger rested on his Deck. "The one who decides my ending is not you, but myself. My destiny will also be changed by me!"
"This turn, I will bring down my ultimate wrath upon you. Get ready to be kicked until you cry by my log-thick thighs after you lose, Anubis!"
"My turn, Draw!"
Hayato, with an empty Hand, drew the card he was gambling his victory or defeat on. Seeing the card he drew, a smile curled on Hayato's lips. "Let me show you the final modification I've made to my destiny, Anubis!"
"Activate Magic Card Card of Fate! Roll a die, then draw cards equal to the dice points. Then, Banished from the game cards from the top of my Deck equal to the number of cards drawn!"
The card was inserted by Hayato into his Duel Disk's Spell & Trap Zone. Immediately, a die appeared out of thin air above his head and fell, rolling on the Field.
"A die? You're entrusting your destiny to something driven by luck?" Anubis watched the die roll with disdain, the points constantly changing from "1," "4," "3." "Moreover, it's a 【Gambling Card】 with such a big 【Side Effect】 of banishing cards."
"A True Duelist can utilize even the negative effects of cards. Besides, I told you, the ending of this duel will be decided by me." Hayato pointed his finger at the die, which was slowly rolling to a stop on the Field. "In the name of 【Lelouch】, I order you, stop!"
Although Anubis had no idea what "【Lelouch】" was or where it came from, as Hayato called out, the die's rolling did slow down. Finally, it stopped, and the number on top of the die was clearly the maximum value, "6"!
"Ya☆ta☆ze!" (I did it!) Hayato proudly placed his Hand on his Deck and then drew cards. "Because the points are 6, I can draw six cards from the top of my Deck, and then Banish the top six cards of my Deck!"
Before banishing, Hayato showed Anubis the cards he was banishing. The six cards were Earthbound Immortal - Gransol, The Agent of Fiend, Toll, Torrential Tribute, Little Beeper, and Limiter Removal.
Aside from Earthbound Immortal - Gransol, which Anubis briefly noticed due to its exquisite 【Card Face】 and decent 【ATK】, the other few cards left Anubis feeling confused in various ways. He couldn't understand what kind of bizarre Deck Hayato was using at all.
After banishing the cards, Hayato looked at the six cards in his Hand and was slightly stunned. He couldn't help but look at the three Ojama Brothers still lying down nearby.
Then, he showed a helpless expression. "I really didn't expect that in the end, it would be these guys who would get their revenge for themselves."
"Anubis, you've paid your 【Life Points】 so many times in this duel, so I'll pay some 【Life Points】 too." Hayato said, playing a card from his Hand. "Activate Magic Card Magical Dressing Room! After paying 800 【Life Points】, reveal the top four cards of my Deck."
【Hayato: 4000→3200LP】
As Hayato paid his 【Life Points】, a pillar surrounded by a red curtain appeared in his Spell/Trap Zone. Lights illuminated within, projecting a few blurry figures onto the curtain. Hayato also revealed the top four cards of his Deck.
Ojama Yellow
Ojama Green
Ojama Black
Sakuretsu Armor
"Among the revealed cards, Normal Monster with a 【Level】 of 3 or lower are Special Summoned to my Field. The rest of the cards are returned to the Deck and shuffled. Since the three Ojama Monsters are all 【Level】 3 or lower, I Special Summon all of them to my Field in 【Attack Position】!"
Ojama Yellow【ATK0】
Ojama Black【ATK0】
Ojama Green【ATK0】
"We're," "Back," "Again!"
Because their 【True Form】 were summoned, Ojama Yellow and the others finally broke free from their previous weakened state. The three brothers hugged each other, and their three heads spoke separately, looking like they were imitating 【Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon】.
"Special Summoning three monsters with 0 【ATK】 in 【Attack Position】? You've finally gone crazy, haven't you?" Anubis thought Hayato wanted to use Ojama Yellow and the others in Defense Position as a 【Shield】 to stall for time, but he didn't expect Hayato to choose to put them all in 【Attack Position】.
However, he then remembered Hayato's previous calculations and thought Hayato shouldn't be that stupid.
"Oh, I see. You want to use these monsters as 【Tribute】 for a 【High-Level】 Summon." Anubis put on an expression like he understood everything. "Hmph, it's useless. As long as my Skill Drain exists, the effect of all monsters on the Field will be negated. And without 【Monster Effect】 influencing it, Sphinx Androgygus's 【ATK】 is 3500, which surpasses the limit of normal monsters!"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Anubis's words, Hayato showed a contemptuous expression. "Then you've completely misunderstood. Against other opponents, I might use my 【Full Power】 to crush them with powerful monsters, but someone like you who plays with others' precious cards only deserves to be defeated by weak monsters like the Ojama Monsters!"
"How dare he say that about us!" "Aniki!" "So mean!"
Hayato completely ignored the protests of Ojama Yellow and the others because he suddenly wanted to go back a few hundred words and tell his past self that it was actually quite nice when Ojama Yellow and the others weren't talking.
"Hmph, monsters with 0 【ATK】? Aren't monsters with 0 【ATK】 just 【Trash】 even worse than weak monsters?"
"Suddenly realized what the opponent said is even worse!"
"Still hate him more!"
"Aniki, just for me, use 【Flame Fist】 on him!"
Ojama Yellow and the others clamored. Hayato cursed, annoyed, "Shut up, you guys."
"In short, although they are 【Trash】, 【Trash】 also has its 【Usefulness】. When Ojama Yellow, Ojama Black, and Ojama Green are assembled on my Field, they can unleash powerful power." Hayato said, playing a card from his Hand. "Activate Magic Card Ojama Delta Hurricane!! Destroy all cards on the opponent's Field!"
"Nani?!"
Under Anubis's surprised gaze, Ojama Yellow and the others put their buttocks together, spinning rapidly and transforming into a yellow, green, and black whirlwind that enveloped the Sphinx Androgygus, Skill Drain, and even the Pyramid of Light on his Field!
"Boom!!"
The Ojama Delta Hurricane shrank, and a huge explosion sounded on Anubis's Field. The invincible Sphinx Androgygus and Skill Drain, nicknamed the "【Gold】 Country 【Boss Monster】," were all destroyed!
End of Chapter
