After successfully Special Summoning [Naturia Sunflower], Ganyu continued her turn.
"I activate a Spell Card—[Pot of Greed]!"
A green pot with an abstract face appeared before Ganyu—its two small hands presenting her with two cards. Ganyu took them, adding two more to her hand. Now she held five cards.
After thinking for a moment, her eyes lit up—she knew what to do next! Smiling, she drew out a Monster Card between her middle and index fingers.
"I Normal Summon [Naturia Pumpkin]!"
At her summon, a tender green pumpkin with a human face appeared. It wore a gloomy, weary expression, forcing a pained smile. It looked utterly unenthusiastic—adorable, yet resigned, like a student or worker dragged out of bed.
As soon as [Naturia Pumpkin] appeared, it plopped down and refused to move.
[Naturia Pumpkin] EARTH│Level 4│Plant│1400 ATK / 800 DEF
"Hahaha, that pumpkin cracks me up!"
"It really looks like it's working overtime!"
"Cute though so weird-looking, hahaha!"
"Miss Ganyu's Deck is adorable…"
"Still, that ATK? Pretty underwhelming!"
"And no Tuner on the field either. What's she gonna do?"
Though [Naturia Pumpkin] wasn't powerful, it had the ability to Special Summon another [Naturia] monster from the hand if the opponent controlled one!
"I activate [Naturia Pumpkin]'s effect!"
"When your opponent controls a monster, you can Special Summon 1 [Naturia] monster from your hand."
"I Special Summon [Naturia Cliff] from my hand!"
Keqing smirked.
"I activate [Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao]'s effect!"
"By banishing 1 [Swordsoul] or Wyrm monster from my hand or Graveyard, I can negate a monster's effect!"
"I banish [Swordsoul of Mo Ye] from my Graveyard to negate [Naturia Pumpkin]'s effect!"
The crimson sword in [Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao]'s hand flared with intense light, scorching flames gathering along its edge, aimed straight at [Naturia Pumpkin]!
When Keqing finished, the spectators gasped.
"What!?"
"[Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao] can do THAT too!?"
"It negates monster effects!?"
"That's way too strong!"
"One card that draws and negates—it does everything!"
"This is broken…"
Even though Ganyu remained calm, as though she had expected this.
"I activate [Naturia Sunflower]'s effect!"
As she declared it, the sunflower's body ignited, radiating fierce light! The glow enveloped [Naturia Pumpkin], and it too flared with energy. The once-lazy pumpkin suddenly brimmed with fighting spirit, its whole body shining with determination.
The two monsters turned into beams of light and fused together, rushing at [Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao]!
The dazzling light pierced through Chixiao's body—
Both fields were now empty.
Ganyu's [Naturia Sunflower] and [Naturia Pumpkin] had taken down Keqing's [Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao] in mutual destruction!
Ganyu explained calmly:
"[Naturia Sunflower]'s effect—when your opponent activates a monster effect, you can Tribute this card and 1 other [Naturia] monster you control; negate that effect, and if you do, destroy that monster."
Keqing's face fell in mild regret. She hadn't expected such power from that tiny sunflower!
The crowd, fired up by Ganyu's move, began to shout:
"Whoa, that [Naturia Sunflower]!"
"It's so small… even so, it just took down Lady Keqing's [Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao]!?"
"Incredible!!!"
"Never underestimate a monster!"
"Even the small ones can be mighty!"
"Still, Miss Ganyu's field is empty now. What will she do next?"
Ganyu continued her turn.
Since [Naturia Sunflower]'s effect had successfully resolved—negating and destroying [Swordsoul Grandmaster – Chixiao]—[Naturia Pumpkin]'s effect now activated successfully!
A huge boulder appeared on Ganyu's field, its expression firm but kind, holding a branch fork in its hands and bearing red moss on its head. It looked like a strong, dependable youth—steady and full of spirit.
[Naturia Cliff] EARTH│Level 4│Rock│1500 ATK / 1000 DEF
[Naturia Cliff] stood before Ganyu protectively, filling her with a reassuring sense of safety. This [Naturia] Deck truly made her feel like she was back on Mt. Aocang.
However, unlike the flora, stones, and insects of the mountain, these Naturia companions felt deeply connected to her—their bond growing stronger with each turn.
The intensity of the duel loosened her heart. Now she was smiling brightly, even laughing out loud.
"Haha, I'm not done yet~"
"I activate [Naturia Hydrangea]'s effect!"
With her declaration, three blossoms—two blue and one pink—appeared in a cluster beside her. They bowed shyly, like bashful maidens not yet wed.
[Naturia Hydrangea] EARTH│Level 5│Plant│1900 ATK / 2000 DEF
Ganyu smiled as she explained:
"During a turn when the effect of a [Naturia] monster on your field is activated, you can Special Summon this card from your hand."
"Since [Naturia Sunflower] and [Naturia Pumpkin]'s effects have activated—I Special Summon [Naturia Hydrangea]!"
After two consecutive Special Summons, the spectators were stunned.
"Whoa!!!"
"There's still more!? Miss Ganyu's [Naturia] Deck really is like nature itself… endlessly blooming!"
"So solid and unyielding!"
"If Lady Keqing's Deck is a sword—every Swordsoul a blade forged for battle—then Miss Ganyu's Deck is a shield!"
"So many small creatures of nature working together… one offense, one defense, perfectly balanced!"
After using [Naturia Pumpkin], [Naturia Cliff], and [Naturia Hydrangea], Ganyu still had two cards left in her hand.
She paused to think, then her eyes brightened with excitement.
"I activate a Spell Card—[Naturia Tune]!"
As [Naturia Tune] activated, green rings of light surrounded [Naturia Cliff], wrapping around it like halos. The spectators leaned forward, eager to see what would happen next.
Ganyu chuckled softly. "[Naturia Tune] lets me treat one Level 4 or lower monster I control as a Tuner! I choose [Naturia Cliff]!"
The audience suddenly caught on.
"Whoa!"
"[Naturia Cliff] is Level 4!"
"And [Naturia Hydrangea] is Level 5!"
"Wait… Miss Ganyu's going to Summon a Level 9 Synchro Monster!?"
"What!? Besides that Level 6 [Naturia Barkion], she has another Synchro Monster!?"
"I can't wait to see it!"
"What kind of monster will she bring out—it's Level 9!"
With [Naturia Tune] active, [Naturia Cliff] became a Tuner. Together with [Naturia Hydrangea], Ganyu could now perform a Synchro Summon.
Her anticipation grew. She had watched Keqing's Synchro Summon earlier with admiration, and now it was her turn to do the same.
"I tune my Level 4 [Naturia Cliff] with my Level 5 [Naturia Hydrangea]!"
"When the gathered plants become one, a new bond will illuminate the future!"
"Come forth—King of Beasts of the great wilderness!"
"[Naturia Leodrake]!"
As Ganyu's Synchro Summon began, [Naturia Cliff] and [Naturia Hydrangea] turned into twin columns of light that shot skyward. [Naturia Cliff]'s light became four stars; [Naturia Hydrangea]'s became five. The nine stars intertwined, chasing one another faster and faster until they spun into a blinding beam of light!
A stargate opened with a thunderous lion's roar!
A gigantic lion composed of leaves emerged—its mane a crown of crimson petals, its tail a blooming rose. Though formed from plants, its majesty as the king of beasts was unmistakable.
The crowd erupted at the sight.
[Naturia Leodrake] EARTH│Level 9│Beast│3000 ATK / 1800 DEF
Materials: EARTH Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner EARTH monsters
"Whoa!"
"So that's Miss Ganyu's Synchro Monster!?"
"It has 3000 Attack!"
"Haha… who says your next Blue-Eyes White Dragon has to be a dragon? Synchro Summons are so smooth—she brought out a 3000-ATK monster just like that!"
"Nature really is powerful… not just little critters and plants! There's even a lion!"
Despite that, Ganyu wasn't finished.
"I activate [Naturia Cliff]'s effect! When [Naturia Cliff] is sent from the field to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon one Level 4 or lower [Naturia] monster from my Deck in Attack Position."
"I Special Summon [Naturia Strawberry] from my Deck!"
A cute, human-shaped strawberry girl hopped cheerfully onto Ganyu's field.
[Naturia Strawberry] EARTH│Level 4│Plant│1600 ATK / 1200 DEF
"What!?"
"How many layers does Miss Ganyu have!?"
"She's still Summoning!!"
"Look at that—[Naturia Leodrake] with 3000 ATK, plus [Naturia Strawberry] with 1600 ATK!"
"Lady Keqing might be… about to get wiped out!?"
"What!?"
"This is insane…"
"I thought Lady Keqing's [Swordsoul] Deck was unbeatable… Yet Miss Ganyu's [Naturia] Deck is no pushover either!"
"Her little plants may seem weak, but they Synchro Summoned the King of Beasts—[Naturia Leodrake]!"
"Lady Keqing's in trouble…"
Ganyu still had one card in hand, albeit little else to play. Keqing, meanwhile, had no monsters left on her field. Since the Trap revealed earlier by [Swordsoul of Mo Ye] wasn't anything dangerous, Ganyu decided to finish it here.
"Battle Phase!"
"[Naturia Strawberry], direct attack!"
The tiny strawberry charged forward—small but fierce—landing a flying knight's kick straight at Keqing.
[Keqing, LP: 4000 → 2600]
Seeing Keqing unresponsive, Ganyu pressed on. If her 3000-ATK [Naturia Leodrake] landed its hit, the duel would be over.
"[Naturia Leodrake], direct attack!"
The lion gathered a massive green beam of light in its maw, aiming straight at Keqing. Her two Set cards remained motionless!
[Naturia Leodrake]'s attack struck home—
"Ah!"
"Is Lady Keqing going to lose!?"
"Looks like… it's over!"
"That [Naturia] Deck looked weak, yet who knew it was this strong!?"
"She actually beat Lady Keqing's [Swordsoul] in a single turn!"
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