"Hahaha, when I realized the opponent was you, Youyu, I had already adjusted my deck."
Amelda sneered, "Using some unknown 'Hero' deck, of course we at Doma have thoroughly researched it.
The main tactic of the 'Hero' series is to fuse weak individuals into powerful heroes using Fusion Magic Cards. And the core of the 'Masked Hero' series lies in that 'Mask Change,' allowing your heroes to transform into Masked Heroes during battle, or switch forms based on the situation."
He paused, openly grinning with pride, "But the greatest weakness of this lies in that whether it's fusion or transformation, both must rely on Magic Cards as a medium.
With 'Royal Decree' on the field, all your means to summon powerful heroes are completely sealed off!"
He paused again and added, "Of course, The Seal of Orichalcos is a Magic Card, but it's not negated. Once the seal is activated, it can't be stopped by any means, can't be destroyed, can't leave the field, and its effects can't be negated. And as long as the seal is on the field, new Field Magic can't be activated."
"I see, so you really did put some thought into it," Youyu said calmly.
"Hmph, pretending to be calm? As the Duel King, your demeanor and psychological strength are commendable," Amelda snorted. "But this changes nothing; you've already lost this duel."
Youyu remained unmoved, "Then, I Summon 'Elemental Hero Sparkman' in Defense position."
A blue current leaped onto the field, and the hero clad in golden armor and a blue suit made a handsome appearance, half-crouched in front of Youyu.
Sparkman, knowing well that his role this time would again be cannon fodder, decided that even in defeat, he would retreat in style, at least without embarrassing his master...
[Elemental Hero Sparkman, Defense 1400]
"I'll set two cards face-down and end the turn," Youyu said.
Mokuba was urgent at the side, "What... what should we do, brother! Youyu's heroes can't fuse or transform; isn't this completely helpless!"
"Quick, think of something with your unbeatable Blue-Eyes White Dragon, brother!"
"Royal Decree, I didn't expect even Doma to have this card. It seems you have indeed studied countermeasures," Kaiba snorted, looking towards Amelda through the seal. "But judging from your pompous words, deep down, you're actually scared, aren't you?"
Amelda got angry at Kaiba's voice, "What did you say?"
"I said you're scared," Kaiba mocked. "Neither you nor Doma is as confident as you claim. That 'Royal Decree' on your field is proof.
Because you're afraid of Youyu, afraid of the absolute power symbolized by the name 'Duel King.' That's why you racked your brains to use such a boring method for victory."
Amelda snorted, "Say what you want, Kaiba. It's just a dueling strategy; any strategy that leads to victory is a good strategy."
"Oh? Do you really think you can win with this so-called strategy?"
Amelda gave him a sidelong glance and stopped responding.
He genuinely loathed Kaiba from the bottom of his heart, and talking with him would only make him angrier.
"My turn, draw!" Amelda's attention returned to the duel, "At this moment, the side effect of 'Royal Decree' activates. To maintain this card, at the start of my Standby Phase, I must pay 700 LP." (Old version effect)
[Amelda, LP 4000 → LP 3300]
"Then I'll go straight to battle!" Amelda said, "Gorlag, attack Sparkman! And then take control of it for me!"
Sparkman gritted his teeth, electric currents crackled throughout his body, he crossed his arms in front, unconsciously straightening his back.
"Trap Card - Impenetrable Attack activates," Youyu flipped open the trap. "This turn, I can choose one of two effects to activate. Choose one of your monsters on the field not to be destroyed, or turn all battle damage to 0.
I choose to make 'Elemental Hero Sparkman' undestroyable by any means this turn!"
A transparent shield appeared in front of Sparkman. The fiery blade struck hard against the barrier but did nothing but spark a few embers.
"Tch, trying to hold on with a Trap Card? But it's just a futile resistance. My turn ends," Amelda snorted, "Ultimately, your deck is no threat without Magic Cards."
"Is that really the case?"
"What?"
"Indeed, Hero decks rely on Magic Cards for fusion and transformation... but did you think I wouldn't foresee this?"
Amelda frowned, "Could it be that you have a countermeasure for this too...?"
"My turn, draw!" Youyu declared, "I Summon 'Elemental Hero Clayman.'
The ground cracked open, and a sturdy clay hero appeared on the field, swinging two fists in the air.
[Elemental Hero Clayman, Attack 800]
"Next is this face-down card..." Youyu waved his hand, "Trap Card - Alternative Fusion! When all fusion material monsters are gathered on the field, monsters can be fused from the field!" (Manga card)
Amelda was shocked, "A trap fusion!"
Kaiba's lips curled, and he even seemed a bit proud.
"Hmph, I knew it, Youyu. If you couldn't handle this level, you wouldn't be recognized as a Duelist by me!"
"I fuse 'Elemental Hero Sparkman' and 'Elemental Hero Clayman' on the field!" Youyu raised his hand, "Fusion Summon! Elemental Hero Thunder Giant!"
The two heroes turned into golden light and soared upward, merging into one under the effect of the Trap Card. A thick beam of light struck the ground with crackling lightning, landing a golden giant clad in thunderous armor, electric currents dancing across his armor.
[Elemental Hero Thunder Giant, Attack 2400]
"Thunder Giant's effect," Youyu said, "Once per turn, discard a card to destroy a monster with original attack less than his own."
Amelda gritted his teeth, "Gorlag's original attack is only 1000..."
"Exactly," Youyu stated, "Use Thunder Giant to destroy Gorlag! Vapourize Lightning!"
The lightning-wielding hero let out a low roar, and a torrent of thunder burst from his palm. Gorlag exploded into fragments under the surrounding electric light, with the remaining flames turning into a distorted, grimacing face, which was ultimately obliterated by the electricity.
"Next comes the battle!" Youyu announced, "Elemental Hero Thunder Giant attacks, liberating the controlled Heat!"
[Elemental Hero Heat, Attack 2300] (Strengthened by The Seal of Orichalcos)
Thunder Giant thrust forward with his fists, blinding lightning tearing through the air. The golden lightning cleaved through space and struck the Elemental Hero Heat controlled on the opponent's field. Flames danced on Heat's body, and he was shattered by the lightning in an instant.
[Amelda, LP 3300 → LP 3200]
Amelda, relying on his sturdy body, bore the brunt of the electric shock, pursing his lips slightly, "Tch, you've got some skills."