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# Chapter 857: Powerful Cards Often Come with Great Risk

"Activate the Spell Card, [Power Bond]! I use [Cyber Dragon] from my hand and [Proto-Cyber Dragon] on my field, whose card name is treated as [Cyber Dragon], as Fusion Material!"

Ryo Marufuji shouted, "With two [Cyber Dragon] as Fusion Material, I Fusion Summon this monster from the Fusion Deck! Watch closely, this is the evolution of [Cyber Dragon]!"

"Fusion Summon! [Cyber Twin Dragon]!"

The power of Fusion manifested, drawing in the monsters on Ryo Marufuji's field and in his hand. When the radiance faded, the combined form of two [Cyber Dragon] appeared: [Cyber Twin Dragon].

[Cyber Twin Dragon] [Level 8/LIGHT]
[Machine-Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2800/2100]

Although its name is [Cyber Twin Dragon], there is a very conspicuous blank space where its two heads diverge. That is clearly the position reserved for the middle head of the truly perfect evolution form—[Cyber End Dragon]. However, even without [Cyber End Dragon]'s formidable piercing battle damage, [Cyber Twin Dragon] has its own unique ability.

"During a single Battle Phase, [Cyber Twin Dragon] can attack twice, destroying the two monsters on your field separately. Furthermore, due to the effect of [Power Bond], although it can only be used to Fusion Summon Machine-Type monsters, the ATK of the Fusion Monster summoned will be doubled."

"In other words, [Cyber Twin Dragon]'s ATK is not 2800 points, but the doubled 5600 points!"

[Cyber Twin Dragon] [ATK 2800 → 5600]

Hearing this, Hayato smiled and said, "But—"

"Powerful cards often come with great risk." X2

As Hayato's voice rang out, he heard Ryo Marufuji unexpectedly say the same thing in unison, which made him pause.

"The negative effect of [Power Bond] is that during the End Phase of the turn this card was activated, if the [Cyber Twin Dragon] Fusion Summoned by this card is on the field, I will take damage equal to its original ATK, which is 2800 points."

After first stating the "risk" of [Power Bond], Ryo Marufuji paused, looking at Hayato. "From the moment the duel began, I had a feeling that you seemed to understand me very well, not just my Deck, but even my personal persistence in dueling."

"Even though you've been attempting to guide me throughout the duel, making me believe that it was my initial persistence that led to me being restricted and constrained in the subsequent turns, and even using despicable means like [The Last Warrior from Another Planet], it's useless. Your clear dueling soul fundamentally cannot hide."

"Your means are despicable, but your will is quite clear. Who are you exactly? I was just thinking about this question, and after you said that sentence, I feel like I have the answer." Ryo Marufuji said, pointing at Hayato, "That sentence is Duel King Hayato Kobayashi's catchphrase! Because I once witnessed him saying that sentence and defeating the Previous Master/Instructor of our 'Cyber Style', my impression is quite deep!"

"Even if the possibility is slight, after eliminating everything else, the truth is only one!"

In Hayato's stunned and surprised gaze, Ryo Marufuji said confidently, "You are Duel King Hayato Kobayashi's—fan, right!"

"Pfft—! Cough cough cough cough..." Joey Wheeler , who was watching the duel not far away, sprayed out the orange juice in his mouth and choked. Looking at Ryo Marufuji's face full of confidence, he muttered to himself, "How did he even come up with an answer like that? It seems right, but it's completely wrong!"

And looking at Hayato, who was similarly unable to understand how the other party came up with such an answer, Ryo Marufuji waved his hand, "Is your answer silence, Dan Lito? It doesn't matter, I've won this duel. Be defeated by me before [Cyber Twin Dragon]!"

"Enter Battle Phase! Then I use [Cyber Twin Dragon] to attack [The Last Warrior from Another Planet] on your field in Attack Position! Double Evolution Burst!"

[Cyber Twin Dragon] [ATK 5600]
[The Last Warrior from Another Planet] [ATK 1175]

While possessing a powerful Summon Lock ability, naturally, [The Last Warrior from Another Planet] doesn't have overly powerful stats. After all, the Fusion Material he uses are just average-level Small Fry. Not to mention, he is currently affected by the [Forbidden Droplet] that Ryo Marufuji drew and used earlier, which halved its ATK to less than 1500.

This means that waiting for Hayato will be up to 4425 points of battle damage. Even if his current Life Points are at the full value of 4000 points, they will be instantly cleared!

Watching [Cyber Twin Dragon]'s two heads open their mouths, revealing laser emitters, Hayato also waved his hand, "In that case, I have no choice but to bring out my secret weapon! Tremble before my divine talent!"

"Chain Attack Declaration! I open the Set Card in my Spell/Trap Zone!"

Hearing Hayato's words, [The Last Warrior from Another Planet], who was chosen as the attack target, and Ryo Marufuji also looked towards Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone, wanting to see what card Hayato had Set there as his "secret weapon". However, upon seeing the Quick-Play Spell Card that was flipped face-up, Ryo Marufuji and [The Last Warrior from Another Planet]'s expressions froze.

"And you still say you're not Hayato Kobayashi's fan?"

Ryo Marufuji had an impulse to point at the flipped [Mystical Wok] and question "Dan Lito".

As everyone knows, most Duelists, after becoming famous, leave an impression based on their respective Dueling Style. For example, Mutou Yuugi, who is good at using well-coordinated monsters and compatible Spell Cards; Kaiba Seto, whose Deck must include [Blue-Eyes] even if nothing else is included; Joey Wheeler , who always carries dice and a coin, etc.

But speaking of Duel King Hayato Kobayashi, compared to the invincible [Three Egyptian Gods] he controls and his varied Decks, when others mention him, they will more often only think of cards like [Psychic Ectoplasm] and [Mystical Wok]. And the guy named "Dan Lito" currently using is exactly the [Mystical Wok], which can almost be considered Hayato Kobayashi's signature!

"Anyway, [The Last Warrior from Another Planet]'s effect has already been negated by you, and its ATK was even halved, turning it into a Small Fry that doesn't even reach 1500 points. Rather than letting you destroy it for free, I might as well stir-fry and eat it." Hayato said, waving his hand, "According to the effect of [Mystical Wok], I tribute [The Last Warrior from Another Planet] on my field. I recover Life Points equal to its DEF value."

"Go stay in the Graveyard, [The Last Warrior from Another Planet], this is a necessary sacrifice!"

'It's not necessary at all! You have [Aleister the Invoker] in your hand which can increase the ATK of Fusion Monsters! Save it! Why are you just watching?!'

If [The Last Warrior from Another Planet] had awakened a spirit, he might have said this, but he didn't. Therefore, before [Cyber Twin Dragon]'s attack landed, an iron spoon descended from the sky, scooped up [The Last Warrior from Another Planet], and sent it into a suddenly appearing iron pot to be stir-fried. Afterwards, Hayato's Life Points increased.

["Dan Lito": 4000 → 6300 LP]

Although [The Last Warrior from Another Planet] is a monster with higher ATK than DEF, the Life Points recovered by [Mystical Wok] are decided based on its stats when on the field. After the effect of [Forbidden Droplet], [The Last Warrior from Another Planet]'s ATK became half of its original ATK, which was less than its unchanged DEF, so Hayato chose to recover Life Points equal to its DEF value.

And watching "Dan Lito" send his own monster to the Graveyard, Ryo Marufuji also frowned, "For victory, you would actually actively send your own monster to the Graveyard? Is victory more important than the duel itself in your eyes?"

"However, because the attack target disappeared, Battle Replay was triggered. I can retarget [Cyber Twin Dragon]'s attack target. I select [Invoked Caligula] on your field as the attack target." Ryo Marufuji waved his hand and ordered again, "Do it again, [Cyber Twin Dragon]! Double Evolution Burst!"

[Cyber Twin Dragon], which was already prepared to attack, didn't charge up much this time and quickly released its attack. Two beams of laser instantly hit [Invoked Caligula]. However, because it was in Defense Position, while it stirred up quite a bit of airflow when it was destroyed by the attack, it couldn't bring even a trace of damage to "Dan Lito".

"It's not over yet! [Cyber Twin Dragon]'s effect allows it to attack twice in one turn. This effect is not limited to using against monsters, which means that after [Cyber Twin Dragon] destroys the last monster on your field, Dan Lito, it can attack you, the Duelist, one more time!"

"Double Evolution Burst: Duet!"

The radiance bursting forth a second time fell directly onto Hayato's body. However, [Cyber Twin Dragon]'s direct attack, which should have been fatal with its 5600 ATK, was successfully withstood because Hayato had absorbed 2300 points in advance with [Mystical Wok].

["Dan Kuroto": 6300 → 700 LP]

"Wow, well played. My Life Points are like a flickering candle." Even though his Life Points were only in the triple digits, Ryo Marufuji still couldn't see even a trace of panic on the face of the man before him. In his playful gaze, Ryo Marufuji, having used up all his means, helplessly declared, "My turn ends."

"Then, due to the effect of [Power Bond], I take 2800 points of damage."

[Ryo Marufuji: 4000 → 1200 LP, Hand 0]
[Cyber Twin Dragon] [ATK 5600]

Four turns had passed in the duel. Joey Wheeler noticed that unconsciously, some people who were interested in Duel Monsters were attracted by the duel here and came nearby to watch. He even saw Yugi and the others, who seemed to have finished breakfast. Waving his hand, he stepped forward and informed Yugi and the others about the current situation.

"Ever since we came to Egypt, Brother-in-law has been really busy," Marik said with a smile, having escaped from the fans who mistook him for Pegasus. "I've also watched about half the duel. That Kid has some talent, but not much, and yet he has a strange persistence. He absolutely cannot win against Brother-in-law."

"That's not entirely true, Marik boy~" Pegasus, however, looked at Ryo Marufuji with great interest. "After all, he's just a child. He still has very large room for growth in the future. Maybe one day he can also become an excellent Duelist."

He paused, then glanced at Hayato. "But challenging Hayato boy or something like that is still too early."

And after it was his turn, Hayato calmly drew a card. "My turn, draw."

He didn't even look down to see what card he drew. He looked towards Ryo Marufuji, "This duel with you is really a good game, but unfortunately, it's time to finish this game. In the name of God, I order you to retreat!"

"Normal Summon [Aleister the Invoker]! Effect Search [Invocation]."

Listening to "Dan Lito"'s relaxed and carefree play sequence, which was even so happy it was like he was about to sing, Ryo Marufuji also tensed his nerves:

'Is it coming again, [Invocation], which can Fusion Summon using monsters in the Graveyard? I remember he emphasized before that [Invoked Caligula]'s Fusion Material requirements are [Aleister the Invoker] and a DARK Attribute monster. So, can we guess that different Attributes can Summon different [Invoked Monster]?'

'In the Opponent's Graveyard, there are still three monsters: [Invoked Caligula] with the DARK Attribute, [The Last Warrior from Another Planet] with the EARTH Attribute, and [Magical Absorb Sphere] with the WATER Attribute. No, I remember Dan Lito just said that the Opponent's Graveyard can also be used by [Invocation]. Which means my [Cyber Dragon] with the LIGHT Attribute is very likely to also be chosen by the Opponent as Fusion Material monster.'

'DARK, WATER, LIGHT, EARTH, four Attributes, corresponding to four possibilities. Then what kind of monster will appear? However, I have [Cyber Twin Dragon] with up to 5600 ATK on my field. No matter what monster it is, I should be able to withstand it.'

However, witnessing "Dan Lito" search [Invocation] from his Deck to his hand, Ryo Marufuji saw that the Opponent didn't play this card. Instead, he discarded it and sent it to the Graveyard, and activated another card from his hand: "Discard [Invocation] from my hand as cost! Let you witness the existence located at the end of Fusion! I activate this ultimate Fusion, [Super Polymerization]!"

"Send the Fusion Material required for a Fusion Monster from Both Fields to the Graveyard, and Fusion Summon that one Fusion Monster from the Fusion Deck!"

Hearing this, Ryo Marufuji couldn't help but widen his eyes, "Use the monster on my field as Fusion Material? This is bad, [Cyber Twin Dragon]!"

But his cry was too weak before the power of [Super Polymerization]. Not to mention he had no countermeasure to protect his monster, even if he did, it would be useless against the Pseudo Spell Speed 4 of [Super Polymerization], which cannot be Chain Activated.

"Fusion Material is [Aleister the Invoker] and the Fusion Monster [Cyber Twin Dragon] on the Opponent's Field! Oh Mystic named Great Beast, go berserk under the forbidden Summoning Magic!" Hayato played a card, "Fusion Summon! [Invoked Purgatrio]!"

"Then Enter Battle Phase! Direct Attack the Opponent Duelist whose field is empty!"

Ryo Marufuji didn't even have time to see clearly the specific stats of the monster Hayato summoned. He only saw his own [Cyber Twin Dragon] being crammed into [Aleister the Invoker]'s body by the power of [Super Polymerization]. The latter, who had a normal human build, instantly had his body mutate, expanded, and became giant, rising into the air and floating as if a deity, and smashed down an attack towards his side.

His own Life Points were also instantly cleared under this attack.

[Ryo Marufuji: 1200 LP → 0]

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