LP is down to just 800, and the situation on the field is disadvantageous. But the Grand General with countless battle experiences was not the least bit flustered, in fact, did he feel a bit… excited?
He could hardly remember the last time he engaged in such an all-out battle with someone.
The long passage of time, with so many things having happened, had almost made this warrior forget the thrill and excitement.
The red pupils of Shien seemed to ignite, and his entire aura transformed, as if wrapped in an invisible black flame.
"Very well." He said in a deep voice, "To be able to defeat me and my samurai in the ritual, you have already proven your strength, warrior of mankind.
But this ends here! The word defeat isn't in my dictionary, and despite the greatness, this duel... will still be my victory!"
The general raised the dark Duel Disc in his hand, drawing a card with a gesture akin to leading the charge sword in hand at the front of an army.
"My turn, draw!"
Shien drew the card forcefully, and at that instant, an invisible force burst forth, leaving a dark ripple in the air.
"First, I will use this Magic Card again!" The card appeared before Shien, "Continuous Magic - Six Samurai United! Each time a 'Six Samurai' is summoned on the field, place a Bushido Counter.
Next, I activate the Set Card, Trap Card - Return of the Six Samurai! This Trap allows you to choose a 'Six Samurai' monster from your graveyard for special summon!"
The black Duel Disk Grave Zone released a wave of darkness, propelling a card which spun and flew into Shien's hand.
"Arise from the Netherworld, The Six Samurai - Irou!"
The darkness exploded like a tidal wave, and the black-clad samurai returned to the field, half kneeling with a long sword in hand.
[The Six Samurai - Irou, ATK 1700 → ATK 1900] (enhanced by the effect of United Army The A. Forces)
"At this moment, activate the Set Card at my feet!" A Set Card at Youyu's feet flipped up, "Trap Card - Dark Renewal!"
The Trap revealed, causing a mysterious black mist to rise from the ground, and a red coffin slowly ascended amidst the black mist.
"This Trap can be activated at the moment the opponent summons a monster," Youyu said, "using the summoned monster and a Spellcaster from my field as sacrifices to revive 'Dark Magician' from the graveyard!
I will use the summoned 'The Six Samurai - Irou' and my 'Dark Magician of Chaos' on the field as sacrifices to resurrect Dark Magician from the graveyard in defense position!"
The black-clad samurai was caught by the invisible Magical Power as soon as he returned to the field, as if tightly grasped by an invisible hand. The Dark Magician of Chaos and the samurai turned into beams of light and shot into the coffin on the ground.
The mist exploded in scarlet hue, a black pillar of light erupted from the coffin, and the red-robed Magician leaped back to the ground.
[Dark Magician, DEF 2100]
Dark Magician Girl blinked, a big question mark hanging over her small head.
Why did Master use the stronger Dark Magician of Chaos as a sacrifice to summon his master back to the earlier form?
"Tch, then I summon 'Chamberlain of the Six Samurai' in attack position from my hand!"
A battle-scarred warrior appeared, fitted with mechanical limbs in place of his two severed arms, yet the mechanical limbs still firmly grasped a sharp long sword.
[Chamberlain of the Six Samurai, ATK 200 → ATK 400] (enhanced by the effect of United Army The A. Forces)
"Next, while a 'Six Samurai' monster is on the field, 'Grandmaster of the Six Samurai' can be special summoned from my hand!"
The second Grandmaster was placed, and the one-eyed elder who had just left the field returned, holding his sword across his chest.
[Grandmaster of the Six Samurai, ATK 2100 → ATK 2500]
"Not done yet, and with two 'Six Samurai' on the field, I will special summon myself once again—
—Great Shogun Shien!"
A crimson storm swirled across the field, and the armored general in red returned to the field, his killing intent akin to having returned from the Netherworld.
Youyu: "..."
What the heck, why don't you play by the rules? In anime, isn't it standard to only have one Soul Card?
You actually stuffed a second copy of yourself into your Card Deck?
[Great Shogun Shien, ATK 2500 → ATK 3100]
[Grandmaster of the Six Samurai, ATK 2500 → ATK 2700]
"So… so strong." Dark Magician Girl exclaimed in awe, "In just one turn, the lineup is restored to this state..."
At the same time, she felt somewhat disheartened.
When will my card skills become as good as his?
Every time I accompany Master in a duel, I feel silly, barely getting a chance to play a few cards before getting wiped out.
I always feel like Master hasn't even fully started, and I'm already down, feeling pretty guilty inside…
Having restored this magnificent lineup, Shien glanced at the glowing Masked Hero on Youyu's field and snorted.
"Being able to banish from the graveyard to decrease opponent's attack power, it is indeed a very powerful and troublesome Hero, trying to attack recklessly won't easily break through it, huh..."
"Indeed." Youyu said flatly, "And because of the increase in your Monster count, Light Fang's attack power has also increased."
[Masked Hero Koga, ATK 2500 → ATK 4000]
Dark Magician Girl clenched her small fists: "With an attack power of 4000, it won't be taken down that easily!"