"Is it really okay to end like this? With such a rare opportunity to go first, don't you need to summon some powerful monsters to exert dominance?" Ramor looked at Youyu, eyes flickering.
"Or do you think I'm such an insignificant opponent that can be swept aside easily?"
"Well, who knows?" Youyu smiled, "If you want to find out, why not try it yourself?"
"In that case, better respected than polite."
Ramor briefly closed his eyes, and when they opened again, the temperature in his gaze seemed to plummet.
"My turn, draw." Ramor waved his hand broadly, "Normal Summon 'Spellbook Magician of Prophecy'."
[Spellbook Magician of Prophecy, DEF 400]
"The effect of Batel, successful summon, special summon, add 'Spellbook' from the deck to the hand." Ramor drew a card thumped out from the deck, "I'm going to add this card..."
He paused, holding the card reverently towards the sky like a devout believer.
"Quick-Spell 'Spellbook of Judgment' added to the hand!!!"
Even just by adding it to the hand, the surging magic power overflowed from that card, and transparent gales swept rapidly through the Interstellar City.
"Master, that magic... it's super powerful!" Dark Magician Girl warned, "It might be a top-level Forbidden Technique!"
"Forbidden Technique? Haha, it should be divine magic." Ramor said, "That's the power of judgment, with this power, I have now stepped into the realm of the divine!
God's magic that judges the world—
—Activate Quick-Spell 'Spellbook of Judgment'!!!"
Celestial change, the entire Interstellar City seemed to be trembling. The immense magic, so terrifying as to be indescribable, swept through the city, as if it wanted to engulf everything on the field in the light of the spells.
"This... this magic power..." Dark Magician Girl held her wide hat, her small face pale, "I've never seen such a powerful spell..."
Youyu looked at the impressively spiraling 'Spellbook of Judgment' soaring into the sky and the surrounding magic whirlwind, muttering softly.
"Wow, as expected of a millennia-old Forbidden Card, quite extravagant..."
After a brief pause, he then calmly narrated.
"However, no matter how strong the effect, 'Spellbook of Judgment' is ultimately just a Magic Card... just a mere Magic Card, calling it 'God's magic' isn't quite fitting."
Ramor's face sank: "What did you say?"
It was like the most devout believer hearing someone deny their god.
"If you're not convinced, then let me prove it with facts."
Youyu waved his hand broadly.
"Activate Set Card! Continuous Trap—
—Royal Decree!!!"
The Set Card flipped, with lethal golden light rippling over the crimson trap, spreading a forbidden domain across the field!
Ramor: "!?"
Crap, this card is...
"Royal Decree." Youyu said icily, "As long as this card is face-up on the field, all Magic Cards on both sides...
... become invalid!
Ramor was dumbfounded.
He incredulously looked at his 'God's magic,' the elaborate effects of the spellbook suspended in mid-air, losing all its luster under the trap's restraint, seemingly letting out a powerless wail before turning into a shower of golden dust, beautifully fading away.
For a long time, the magician made no move.
It seemed the negation of 'Spellbook of Judgment' dealt a significant blow to him.
Youyu clearly understood the characteristics of the Spellbook Deck. The advantage was apparent—an almost abnormal search and operational ability, being able to complete your needed resources within a single turn, akin to holding the entire deck and playing against the opponent.
But 99% of this deck's construction was entirely made up of Magic Cards.
This makes 'Royal Decree' its deck's nemesis.
As long as 'Royal Decree' was on the field, any Magic Card would be invalid, making it impossible for Ramor to even play a simple card.
At such times, his proud Spellbook series might even be inferior to a street Duelist's Normal Deck in a "I play one, you play one" manner.
But Ramor quickly came to his senses.
"...I see, Yubel leaked information to you, so you knew the characteristics of my deck, huh?" Ramor took a deep breath, trying to calm his breathing.
He tried his best to conceal his anger, showing a gentlemanly and composed smile.
"But to think you can seal my deck with just this is a bit underestimating me, Mr. Youyu."
Although he still looked composed, it was visible he seemed to be a bit agitated.
"I reveal 'Spellbook of Secrets,' 'Spellbook of Eternity,' and 'Spellbook of Life' from my hand, special summon from my hand—
—Come! Spellcaster Juno!"
The three spellbooks interweaved, forming a circle, with a rapidly unfolding array in the middle. A red-haired magician gracefully flew out from the array onto the field.
[Spellcaster Juno, ATK 2500]
"If you think I'll be completely helpless without using Magic Cards, then you're underestimating me too much," Ramor said coldly, "Spellcaster Juno, activate effect!
Once per turn, banish a 'Spellbook' from your hand or graveyard, destroy one card on the field!
I banish 'Spellbook of Judgment' from my graveyard, disappear now, 'Royal Decree'!"
Saying the last line through gritted teeth, he seemed to truly hate that 'Royal Decree' to the core.
A golden magic impact fired out, hitting Youyu's backfield's alleged 'magic nemesis' trap, blasting it into dust instantly.
"Oh, you've got some skill." Youyu nodded slightly, "Actually managed to deal with 'Royal Decree' without using a Magic Card?"
"Hmph, naturally. I'm the highest-ranking Mage in the Twelfth Dimension governed by the Supreme King; to think you could seal my actions with just this is too naive."
Saying so, but the beads of sweat on his forehead betrayed that perhaps he was not as steady as he appeared.
"Indeed." Youyu nodded, but then continued, "However, what if there is another one, what will you do then?"
Ramor's expression stiffened.
Wait, no way?
He looked with horrified eyes at Youyu's remnant hole-like Set Card, feeling as if staring into the abyss.
Please don't be Decree, please don't be Decree, oh god...
"Hahaha, look how nervous you are. Relax, I was just joking, this card isn't 'Royal Decree'." Youyu chuckled.
Ramor let out an almost imperceptible sigh of relief, yet his mouth was still tough: "Hehe, that's a shame. Even if Mr. Youyu had a second 'Royal Decree,' as the top general under the Supreme King, I still have ways to deal with it..."
Before he could finish boasting, Youyu waved his hand broadly: "Activate Set Card, Continuous Trap—
—Anti-Spell Fragrance!
As long as this card is on the field, both players cannot activate Magic Cards from their hands. All Magic Cards must be Set on the field... and can only be activated after one full turn!"
Ramor spewed a mouthful of old blood on the spot.
Youyu shrugged innocently.
See, I didn't lie to you, the second one really isn't 'Royal Decree'...