Chapter 210: Summon a Dragon Knight?
Although the (Fiendish Ogre) held a rapier that was highly mismatched to its massive size, its immense power allowed the rapier to be wielded with the force of a greatsword. Even when (Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight) raised its lance to block, it was still easily Destroyed and Sent to the Graveyard.
[Chumley: 4000→3300LP]
However, the (Fiendish Ogre) didn't stop after Destroying (Gaia). The rapier in its other hand was swung towards Chumley. If this Attack hit, Chumley's Life Points would instantly be reduced to just 300.
Duke Devlin had a smile on his face, as if he could already see the painful expression about to appear on Chumley's face. He didn't mention the other Effects of the (Fiendish Ogre) when the Dice were rolled, aside from Increasing its ATK.
On the surface, the dice roll result was 6, 2, 2, which seemed like a mistake on his part, but in reality, it was all part of his plan. If two or more of the rolled dice showed the same number, the (Fiendish Ogre) could Activate its hidden Effect — if the matching numbers rolled were 1 or 2, the (Fiendish Ogre) would gain "Invincible" Power, making it immune to Battle and Effect Destruction until the end of the Opponent's Turn.
"This way, no matter what Set Card you have in your Back Row, you won't be able to stop my Invincible (Fiendish Ogre)!"
As he thought this, the (Fiendish Ogre)'s Attack hit, and Duke Devlin watched as Chumley's Life Points plummeted like someone jumping from a building, dropping from 3300 all the way down to just 300.
Just as he was about to mock him, Duke Devlin's eyes widened. He noticed that the Scoreboard on the Duel Arena seemed to be rewinding, and Chumley's Life Points had actually risen back to 3300?!
"Impossible, what just happened!"
Chumley answered Duke Devlin: "It's an onion, I put an on— Ptooey, I Activated this Card."
The smoke and dust covering Chumley's Duel Arena dissipated, allowing Duke Devlin to clearly see Chumley's last Set Card on the Field — (Damage Vaccine ΩMAX).
"This Card can only be Activated when I take Battle or Effect Damage. It grants me immunity to that Damage and recovers Life Points equal to the Damage taken." Chumley Sent the used Card to the Graveyard. "Good grief, that was dangerous. My Life Points almost became a flickering flame in the wind."
"Tch, consider yourself lucky." Duke Devlin disdainfully Drew two Cards. "I Summon (Jade Knight) in Defense Position, then Set one Card. My Turn Ends."
[Duke Devlin: 700LP, Hand 0]
[(Fiendish Ogre) (Twin Swords of Flashing Light - Tryce) ATK3000]
[(Jade Knight) DEF1800]
[Set Card]
"Another space fighter? Although it has the ability to prevent Machine-Type Monsters from being Destroyed by Trap Card Effects, in this situation, it can only protect itself. It's a bit too late." Chumley said, Drawing a Card. "My Turn, Draw!"
"I Activate the Invincible (Pot of Greed). I Draw two Cards."
"I Summon a Monster in face-down Defense Position, then Activate the (Spell Card) (Mirage of Nightmare). My Turn Ends."
[Chumley: 3300LP, Hand 0]
[Face-down Defense Position Monster]
[(Mirage of Nightmare)]
At the same time, with Chumley's turn ending, the Effect that increased the (Fiendish Ogre)'s ATK, which was Activated last Turn, also disappeared.
[(Fiendish Ogre) ATK3000→2000]
"Hmph, is this all there is to a so-called King of Duels? In that case, I can defeat you this Turn!" As he spoke, Duke Devlin went to Draw a Card. "My Turn, Draw."
"During your Standby Phase, the Effect of (Mirage of Nightmare) Activates!" Chumley said, Drawing four Cards from his Deck. "I Draw Cards from my Deck until I have 4 Cards in my Hand."
"Tch, but you also have to Discard the same number of Cards you Drew during your Standby Phase." Duke Devlin clearly recognized this Card. "But you won't even last until then!"
"Activate the (Fiendish Ogre)'s Effect again!"
Duke Devlin rolled the dice, and this time, the dice roll result was 2, 2, 4.
[(Fiendish Ogre) ATK2000→2800]
"Change (Jade Knight) to Attack Position, then Enter Battle Phase!" Duke Devlin exclaimed excitedly. "Now let's see how you'll escape this round of Attacks! (Fiendish Ogre), Attack that Set Card!"
With a wild roar, the towering (Fiendish Ogre), wielding two rapiers that were like toothpicks to it, charged onto Chumley's Field. With a powerful downward smash, it easily Destroyed Chumley's Set Monster and Sent it to the Graveyard.
"That's it! (Fiendish Ogre), press the Attack!" Duke Devlin ordered, but then he realized that the (Fiendish Ogre), which had just Destroyed Chumley's Set Card, had retreated to its own Field with a look of guilt, refusing to move no matter how much he urged it.
"What a shame, Duke Devlin, your plan to defeat me has fallen through again." Chumley said, revealing the Set Card that Duke Devlin had just Destroyed. "It's (Wretched Ghost of the Attic). Although it's a weak Monster with 0 ATK, it's precisely because of its weakness that it appears so delicate and pitiful."
"When this Card is Destroyed by Battle, that Battle Phase Ends."
"You only survived for one turn more using that weak Monster, don't get so cocky!" Duke Devlin raged impotently, but in the end, he could only Set the Card in his Hand and End this Turn. "Set one Card, my Turn Ends."
[Duke Devlin: 700LP, Hand 0]
[(Fiendish Ogre) (Twin Swords of Flashing Light - Tryce) ATK2800]
[(Jade Knight) ATK1000]
[Set Card] [Set Card]
"Then, My Turn." Chumley said, activating a Card from his Hand. "Powerful Cards often come with risks. (Mirage of Nightmare) requires me to Discard four Cards during my Standby Phase. But, I'm the kind of person who likes to freeload."
"I Activate the (Spell Card) (Emergency Provisions), turning (Mirage of Nightmare) into emergency rations to be consumed. Then, My Turn, Draw!"
[Chumley: 3300→4300LP]
"I Activate the Effect of (Graceful Charity) from my Hand. I Draw three Cards from my Deck, then Discard two Cards." After Drawing and making a quick choice, Chumley, under Duke Devlin's gaze, Sent (Dark Knight Gaia) and (Curse of Dragon) to the Graveyard.
"He Sent (Gaia) and (Curse of Dragon) to the Graveyard? He could have Summoned the powerful (Dragon Knight Gaia) if he just had (Polymerization)!" Joey unconsciously blurted out, but then a die was thrown at his face again.
He closed his eyes, but found that it didn't hurt at all. Opening his eyes, he saw that the die had been caught by Yugi, who was standing nearby.
"Duke Devlin, we're in the middle of a Duel, so pay attention here." Chumley said, activating a Card he had just drawn on the Field. "I Activate the (Spell Card) (Dragon's Mirror)! I Banish Fusion Materials from my Graveyard to Summon a Dragon-Type Fusion Monster!"
"Hmph, so what if it's (Dragon Knight Gaia)? It still won't be able to defeat my (Fiendish Ogre), will it?"
Duke Devlin said disdainfully. However, Chumley smiled:
"Sore wa dou ka na? When did you get the impression that I was Summoning a (Dragon Knight)?"
(end of chapter)