Judai was a bit dumbfounded.
The Philosopher's Stone... Sabatiel?
Back when Teacher Daitokuji entrusted him with this card, it was placed inside Daitokuji's Alchemy Book. Teacher Daitokuji said this is a card only the ultimate alchemist can wield, a legendary divine artifact, "Philosopher's Stone", existing in countless parallel worlds.
But the problem is, apart from its name and card image, there's nothing written below, and Judai had no idea how to use it...
However, at this moment, where the text box below the card used to be empty, a line of text had already appeared.
"When 'Winged Kuriboh' on your field is destroyed, add this card from your deck to your hand."
That's all, nothing more.
So what's the point of adding it to the hand?
Judai felt a bit tangled.
Moreover, even if it's added to the hand, this card should be a Magic Card, right?
Logically, as long as it's a Magic Card, it would be negated by "Kozmo Dark Planet", regardless of whether it's some Philosopher's Stone...
But he still had time to ponder, as it was now Youyu's turn.
"My turn."
At this moment, their combined Life Points were below 1000, meeting the activation conditions for the skill "Divine Wrath". But even if the skill is activated here, adding "Obelisk" to the hand, with an entirely vacant field and the restriction that all magic traps are sealed, Youyu currently had no way to summon Obelisk.
But it didn't matter.
When his fingers touched the card deck, a scorching urge spread from his fingertips throughout his body.
Youyu's lips curved slightly.
"It's only when facing opponents like this that you guys show a bit of strength."
He took a deep breath and became serious.
"Draw!"
"No matter what you draw, it's useless." Light of Destruction said dryly, "Your Life Points are nearly depleted, and the field is empty.
Now that all magic traps are fully sealed, the only thing you can rely on are monster effects. But without the support of magic traps, you can't summon a monster powerful enough to defeat 'Dark Planet'.
Give up, and accept the light's embrace. It's a blessing, a chance for you to enter the cosmic fate earlier than destined..."
"That's not certain." Youyu smiled.
Light of Destruction: "..."
"Tribute clearing is the most terrifying aspect of the Kaiju series, and it's the strongest clearing method... but you don't think it's your exclusive right, do you?"
"...What are you planning to do?"
"I'm going to do this." Youyu's eyes sharpened, raising a card high in his hand, emanating a dazzling golden brilliance like the rising sun!
"I use the three monsters on your field, 'Kumongous, the Sticky String Kaiju', 'Kozmo Dark Eclipser', and 'Kozmo Dark Planet' as tributes, conducting a tribute summon on your field!
Ever-changing cosmic fire, turning into eternal light that shines upon the earth—
The Winged Dragon of Ra - Sphere Mode!"
Under the gaze of countless shocked eyes, the giant spider Kaiju vanished, the colossal battleship disappeared, and the Death Star resembling a planet fortress was similarly wiped out, all incinerated in the ever-changing cosmic flames!
In its place, suspended above the field of Light of Destruction, was a gold-colored sphere emitting endless light!
Light of Destruction: "..."
Everyone erupted in cheers!
A single card, just one card, had entirely rewritten the desperate situation!
This is the supreme Egyptian God, possessing eternal flames capable of incinerating all things in existence, The Winged Dragon of Ra!
"Furthermore," Youyu pointed towards Light of Destruction's backfield, "because of the effect of your Continuous Trap 'Remove Brainwashing', all monsters on both fields return to their original owners!
So 'The Winged Dragon of Ra - Sphere Mode' returns to my field!"
Light of Destruction: "......"
After consuming three major monsters on Light of Destruction's field, the spherical Winged Dragon immediately returned to Youyu's side... relying on the opponent's trap effect.
It's quite pleasant.
Maybe this is "returning the favor in kind".
"'The Winged Dragon of Ra - Sphere Mode', activate effect." Youyu said, "Using it as a tribute, summon 'The Winged Dragon of Ra' from hand or deck, ignoring the summoning conditions!"
The giant sphere began to undergo transformation! Cracks appeared on the smooth spherical shell, transforming and unfolding wide wings, as if a noble golden divine bird had hatched from an eggshell!
The Winged Dragon of Ra, summon!
"The Winged Dragon summoned through this effect has an attack and defense of 4000!"
[The Winged Dragon of Ra, Attack 4000]
"Then I activate the Magic Card 'Card Destruction', all players discard their hands to the graveyard, then draw the same number of cards." Youyu waved his arm, "Now enter the Battle Phase!"
As the Duel Disc's electronic display showed "Battle Phase," almost everyone held their breath at this moment.
This was the best opportunity in the duel they had so far!
The intruder's starships couldn't be chosen as effect targets, and when damaged or destroyed, they had troublesome aftermaths, like endless swarms of locusts. But now that the power of the Winged Dragon had wiped out the opponent's entire field, it was the best chance for an offensive!
"But there's still Set Cards on the opponent's field..." someone quickly pointed out.
"No problem! Traps are useless against Gods!"
"..."
What they said was indeed correct. The Winged Dragon Youyu held was a reinforced version based on the physical card effect. Although it didn't have the myriad flashy, complicated effects of the original Winged Dragon, the resistance effects common to divine creatures remained.
Youyu swung his arm downwards.
"The Winged Dragon of Ra, direct attack! Divine Fire Flames—Cannonball!!!"
Energy condensed into a golden light sphere behind the Winged Dragon, continuously charging into its open mouth! Fiery Flame Spin, the golden energy flame like a flame cannon piercing through the galaxy!
"Flip Cover Card, Trap 'Back to the Front'." Light of Destruction said, "Special summon a monster from the graveyard in defense position."
"Eh?" Judai was nervous, "Are they going to summon Dark Planet again..."
"Even though I'd love to do that, Dark Planet can't be special summoned through effects other than its own." Light of Destruction said, "So I'll revive 'Kozmo Dark Eclipser'!"
[Kozmo Dark Eclipser, Defense 2600]
Eclipser is indeed a formidable fleet main force, but evidently it was still inferior in front of the supreme Egyptian God. The main shields of the ship were quickly melted through by the power of the fiery cannon, and the dark vessel was subsequently sunk.
"When Eclipser is destroyed, exclude itself from the game to add a level eight or below 'Kozmo' to hand from the deck."
Light of Destruction explained in a voice as devoid of warmth as a machine.
"I add a 'Kozmo Dark Blade' from the deck to hand."
He paused, then pointed towards the nearby Continuous Magic.
"Next is the effect of Continuous Magic 'Supply Squad', when my monster is destroyed by battle or effect, I draw a card."
"Then activate Set Card, Trap 'Sixth Sense'." Light of Destruction said, "Declare two numbers from 1 to 6, then the opponent rolls the dice.
If the number rolled matches one from those declared, I draw that many cards.
If not, discard that many cards from the top of the deck to the graveyard."
Youyu raised an eyebrow.
Wow, is this gambling spirit possessed?
"The numbers I declare, of course, are 5 and 6."
Seeing the giant dice appearing in mid-air, Judai rubbed his hands: "This time it surely won't land!"
Youyu... Youyu chose not to comment.
The dice stopped.
...And it's another 6.
"According to 'Sixth Sense' effect, I draw six cards." Light of Destruction said indifferently.
"Ah!?" Judai was dumbfounded, "Does this guy really not cheat?"
Youyu coughed lightly.
Even Saiou Takuma, a minor boss, had the power to freely manipulate upright and reversed positions, so for Light of Destruction, the boss behind the scenes, to have such ability isn't surprising.
It certainly has nothing to do with my luck of 20, anyone would get the same result, this shouldn't be blamed on me.
...I guess.
"Truly troublesome." Youyu frowned slightly, "Then Set one card face-down and end the turn."