Chapter 226: Instant Fusion
Seeing Hayato's (Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion) about to unleash dragon flame to change the (Dark Magician)'s Battle Position and inflict Piercing Damage, Pandora immediately activated his Set Card in the Back Row:
"At this very moment, Trap Card Activate!"
"It's useless! The (Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion) Revived by (Spiral Rebirth) cannot be targeted by effects, nor can it be destroyed by effects!"
"Hmph, who said my Set Card was going to activate on your (Gaia), King of Duels?" Pandora cackled wildly: "My Set Card is (Creature Swap)! The targets I choose are (Dark Magician) and (Fusion Killer)!"
The moment the Set Card activated, a red Magic Circle simultaneously appeared beneath the feet of Pandora's (Dark Magician) and (Fusion Killer) on his Field. A strong light radiated from the Magic Circle, completely engulfing the two Monsters. (Gaia) was therefore unable to see what was happening within the Magic Circle.
"Puchi!" The sound of a spear piercing flesh echoed from the lance, but (Gaia) was somewhat puzzled—he had attacked the (Dark Magician) once before, and it shouldn't have felt like this; it was too soft. Last time he poked its chest; did he poke its backside this time?
Just as he was about to pull out his lance, (Gaia) was surprised to find that his lance was stuck inside the Magic Circle, completely unable to move. At the same time, two tentacles stretched out from within the Magic Circle, taking the opportunity to wrap around (Gaia)'s body!
The light dissipated. Under the cover of the Magic Circle, Pandora's (Dark Magician) had actually swapped positions with the (Fusion Killer) he had just Summoned. The (Dark Magician), still protected by (Safe Zone), ran to a spot not far behind (Gaia), and what (Gaia) had just attacked was actually (Fusion Killer)!
(Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion) [ATK 2600 → 0]
"You want to destroy my (Gaia) with this move? It's not that simple! You only absorbed (Gaia)'s power; its effect can still be used!" Hayato commanded, "Change (Fusion Killer)'s Battle Position, Hayato Flame!"
(Fusion Killer) [ATK 1400 → DEF 1200]
(Gaia), responsible for the main battle, was entangled by (Fusion Killer). Fortunately, (Curse of Dragon) was not entangled. Instead, it opened its mouth and spewed out a large amount of infernal flames, scorching (Fusion Killer). It took the opportunity to carry (Gaia) into the sky, returning to Hayato's Field.
However, although (Gaia) avoided being destroyed by battle, Hayato's Life Points still took reflected damage because (Fusion Killer)'s effect remained active regardless of its Battle Position.
[Hayato: 4000 → 2800 LP]
The attack of (Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion) ended in failure. Pandora's Life Points still remained at a full 2100. Even if Hayato's newly Summoned (Odd-Eyes Magician Dragon) attacked (Fusion Killer), it would cause no damage because Hayato had just changed it to Defense Position.
"In that case..." Hayato activated his Backrow Set Card, "My last Set Card, (Dragonstorm Return)! Special Summon one Banished Monster to my Field! Return, (Dark Knight - Gaia)!"
"Then, (Dark Knight - Gaia) attack (Fusion Killer)!"
Without the Fusion Monster Attribute, (Gaia) once again attacked (Fusion Killer). This time, however, it could no longer use its effect to reduce (Gaia)'s ATK. At the same time, due to (Spiral Spear Strike)'s effect, (Gaia) still retained its Piercing Damage effect!
[Pandora: 2100 → 1000 LP]
Thus, the only Monster on Hayato's Field that had not yet attacked was (Odd-Eyes Magician Dragon). But at the same time, Pandora's Field was left with only the (Dark Magician), still protected by (Safe Zone).
Coincidentally, both Monsters had the same ATK of 2500. However, if Hayato recklessly attacked, the (Dark Magician), which could not be destroyed by battle, would be unharmed, while Hayato's (Odd-Eyes Magician Dragon) would be destroyed.
"Are you out of moves, Hayato? Your grand declarations earlier were indeed just empty words. You said you'd defeat me this Turn, but it's completely useless!" Although Pandora's Life Points were only 1000, he wore an expression of triumph.
"I'm not afraid to tell you, I know my Deck order perfectly. The card I'll draw Next Turn is (Pot of Greed), and the cards after that are (Riryoku), which can absorb half a Monster's ATK to boost my Monster, and the (Dark Magician)'s exclusive Equip Spell Card, (Magic Formula)!"
"Although the (Dark Knight - Gaia) Summoned by (Dragonstorm Return) will be returned to your Hand at the End of your Turn, I can completely absorb the ATK of that (Odd-Eyes Magician Dragon)!"
"I am invincible, able to perfectly predict the cards I will draw! And I have already foreseen your despair after your defeat!"
Hayato listened to Pandora's arrogant words and coldly chuckled: "Are you so proud of determining your Deck order through shuffling tricks and predicting the cards you'll draw?"
"Does foreseeing a bad future make one despair? Quite the opposite! Even if one knows that the future will be a despair as deep and dark as 'death,' as long as one has the 'resolve' to entrust everything to the Deck, everything can change!" Hayato said, revealing a card in his Hand. "'Resolve' blows away all 'despair,' and even humans can change because of it!"
"I will prove it right here with this card! Quick-Play Spell Card, (Instant Fusion)!"
"I send Fusion Material from my Field to the Graveyard to Summon a Fusion Monster. Although it can only exist for this instant, it will be destroyed at the End of the Turn. But, a moment's brilliance can surpass eternity!"
A massive Vortex appeared on Hayato's Field, swallowing the (Performapal Mechanical-Eyed Lizard) and (Odd-Eyes Magician Dragon) from Hayato's Field in an instant.
A ghoul, dressed like a gentleman but with a hideous green face and fangs, appeared in Hayato's hand. Although it was a Monster from a fantasy setting, this ghoul was holding a machine gun!?
(Performapal Gatling Ghoul) [Level 8/DARK Attribute]
[Fiend-Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2900 ATK / 900 DEF]
"(Performapal Gatling Ghoul) can turn your cards into its power! When it is Fusion Summoned, for each card on your Field, it inflicts 200 points of damage to you!"
"Dakka dakka dakka!" The machine gun in (Performapal Gatling Ghoul)'s hands fired, but even though it unleashed a barrage of bullets, only two hit Pandora.
[Pandora: 1000 LP → 600 LP]
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