When the Rank 8 Xyz Monster [Exosisters Magnifica] made its appearance, the audience erupted with excitement.
Everyone was eager to see what effect [Exosisters Magnifica] would unleash.
After all, this card's popularity among fans was off the charts!
Then Shenhe declared:
"I activate [Exosisters Magnifica]'s effect! Detach one Xyz Material from this card, then banish one card on your opponent's field!"
"I banish... [Performapal Drummerilla] on Yun Jin's field!"
Shenhe's [Exosisters Magnifica] successfully activated its effect.
A massive wave of light shot from [Exosisters Magnifica] toward Yun Jin's [Performapal Drummerilla]. The blast struck it head-on, and in an instant, the card crumbled into dust!
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"Ah! These Exosister Xyz Monsters!"
"They all seem to have field-clearing abilities!"
"Boss Yun has no monsters left on the field—or even in her hand!"
"Looks like... this duel is about to end!"
"Yeah... Shenhe's Exosisters are such a hard counter to Yun Jin's Pendulums!"
"They just banish or return the monsters one by one..."
"There's nothing Yun Jin can do!"
"And Xyz Summons are so fast! Incredible!!!"
"They're just too strong!"
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After banishing [Performapal Drummerilla], Shenhe did not hesitate.
"I enter the Battle Phase! [Exosisters Magnifica], attack directly!"
On Yun Jin's field, only two Spell or Trap Cards remained—no defenses at all.
At that moment, Yun Jin produced the Action Card she had picked from the tree branch earlier.
[Tattered Notebook]
Banish one monster from your hand. Negate one attack against you.
Yun Jin discarded [Performapal Drummerilla] from her hand to pay the cost.
Then—!
A tattered notebook appeared before Yun Jin. [Performapal Drummerilla] was drawn into it, as if devoured by the pages, bursting into blood and foam!
The faded handwriting within began to glow faintly. Though the notebook was badly worn, the words upon it remained perfectly legible.
Yun Jin found herself reading instinctively. Before long, she had finished its contents—
And what she read shocked her to the core.
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The doctor said you were very ill.
But don't worry. Even if it costs everything we own, I will save you.
I watched you grow thinner each day; medicine had no effect. Now, it feels as though my heart is bleeding.
If it were possible, I would gladly suffer in your place… You said you had no regrets in life, and your only wish was for me to care for our Ahe. But if you truly have no regrets, why do you shed tears?
During this time, I didn't know what I was doing each day—I wandered through life in a daze.
I searched ancient books everywhere, trying to find a way to save you, but every day ended in nothing.
Now... I have found it. Mingjun secretly possessed a book that can save you!
I must take it back. I will follow the book's instructions and call forth a god, offering a sacrifice...
Then, the god appeared!
I told it I would give my life to bring you back.
But the god did not speak; it only pointed at our daughter, Ahe.
The god said Ahe is a fated calamity; even if she lives, she will only harm those around her—perhaps even you will be stricken by her.
If that is the case, I decided… I left her in the cave the god pointed out.
Three days passed quickly. Still nothing happened. I waited anxiously, my heart filled with dread… I truly am sorry to Ahe, and sorry to you.
I was foolish.
Now, let me... personally come to apologize to you both.
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After finishing the tattered notebook, Yun Jin suddenly seized up—as if something long-buried had just surfaced in her memory.
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