Chapter 114: Shattered Reflection

[You Xuan, LP 4000→LP 2500]

Sher: “.”

Looking at the "Announcer of the Abyss" that You Xuan had suddenly taken out, his facial muscles twitched a few times, and he hesitated for a long time, but he couldn't say anything for a while.
The Herald of the Abyss, from the effect description it is obvious that it is an effect on the player. It forces the opposing player to choose one of his own monsters to send to the graveyard, which is similar to a duelist sacrificing his own monster.

In other words, this thing can deal with the all-resistance big brother that is "not affected by any card effects".

They just said that dueling is a collision of minds, and through dueling they can read each other's hearts and understand each other.

So if there is anything we can read from the duel with this guy, it is probably that his whole soul is saying: Don’t get involved in all that mess, I just want to win.

It would be even better if you could create a little happiness while winning.

"But it's not that easy to get rid of the King of the End with this method!" Sher shouted, "Activate the cover card, the trap card 'Mirror Swamp Man'!
Declare an attribute and race, and Special Summon this card as a Normal Monster of that race.

I declare 'Dark Attribute' and 'Demon Type', and Special Summon 'Mirror Swamp Man' as a Dark Attribute Demon Type Trap Monster! "

[Mirror Swamp Man, Attack Power 1800]

"Then the effect of Abyssal Herald will be processed! This way, I will have two Dark Demon monsters on the field."

Shell calmly pulled out the Swamp Man Trap Card and sent it to the Graveyard area of ​​the Duel Disk.

"Therefore, I chose to transform into a dark-attribute demon, the 'Mirror Swamp Man', and send him to the cemetery."

The Swamp Man who just appeared was immediately swallowed by the abyss and dragged into the endless darkness. A substitute left the stage in his place, and the King of the End was saved.

"Ah, even this move was resolved." Judai said regretfully, "This guy is really strong."

Yugen: "Then I usually summon 'Female Warrior from Another Dimension'."

Sher: “!”

The effect of this thing
He remembered that both sides of the battle were removed from the game. A violent clearing of the field, a single blow to his King of the End would have made him lose.

"Tsk, another troublesome monster like this." Sheer said calmly, "Then activate the face-up card, the trap card 'Drop Hole', and directly destroy it when the opponent summons a monster with an attack power of 1000 or more!"

As a result, the female warrior from another dimension did not get the chance to show her skills, and fell directly into a deep pit and exploded into pieces.

But You Xuan didn't care and just raised another card in his hand.

"Then remove from play the Light attribute 'Other Dimensional Warrior' in the Graveyard and the Dark attribute monster 'Stubborn Old Magician' that was previously discarded to the Graveyard by your 'Transformation Pot'.

The souls of light and darkness are sacrificed in the field of chaos, calling for the arrival of the legendary strongest warrior!

——Chaos Warrior-Messenger of Creation, Summoning!!!"

The souls of light and darkness merged into one, and the magic power of chaos burst into the sky. The blades of light and darkness slashed through the light curtain, and the flying particles condensed into a powerful arm, wearing heavy armor with golden patterns, and the sword swung down with the force of creating the world.

[Chaos Warrior-Messenger of Creation, Attack Power 3000]

"Finally you've shown up, the legendary warrior spirit."

Sher said in a deep voice.

"Then I will accept this elf for this duel as well."

"If you can win, of course." You Xuan waved his hand, "In the battle phase, use 'Chaos Warrior - Envoy of Creation' to attack 'Lord of the End - Demis'!
Open up the double breaking slash!"

Judai, who was standing by, watched intently, holding his breath.

He knew that the Envoy of the Opening had the effect of adding an attack after destroying a monster in battle. Sher's HP was 2500. If he destroyed the King of the End in battle and then added an attack, the Chaos Warrior's sword would decide the outcome!
But of course, Shel also has a countermeasure: "Open the cover card! Quick attack magic 'Command Silencer'!" (Original card)
The quick attack magic used by Kaiba against Yugi in the Sky Arena in the original work was described by Kaiba as "capable of revoking the duelist's attack declaration". He said that even Osiris would not be able to attack if he could not hear the master's attack command.

"According to the effect of 'Command Silencer', you cannot issue an attack declaration to 'Chaos Warrior' this round!" Sher said, "The Chaos Warrior cannot accept your attack order, so it will not launch an attack.

And, after that I can draw a card from my deck."

Although it is an original card that has not been actualized, the effect is probably equivalent to the "Intimidating Roar" that acts on a single target. However, "Intimidating Roar" can only stop the attack before the opponent declares an attack, but this card can be used by the opponent to cancel the order after the opponent has already issued an attack.

If analyzed from the perspective of the actual card, it is somewhat unscientific, and it can also be considered a card with anime characteristics.

"Then the battle phase ends and we enter the main phase 2." You Xuan said, "Since the attack declaration has not been delivered, the Chaos Warrior is equivalent to not attacking this round.

So I can use Chaos Warrior's other effect. Once per turn, remove a monster on the field from play!"

His target was once again locked on the King of the End.

"Exclude 'The King of the End, Demis' from the game!
Chaos Dimension Slash!"

The Chaos Warrior drew his sword, one side of the blade was light and the other side was dark. Wherever the sword light passed, the space cracked, leaving a broken sword mark. The boundless and powerful gravity was released, and even the King of the End who brought the end of the world could not resist and was sucked into the sword mark.

"Beautiful!" Judai praised, "If it is removed from the game, the King of the End will be almost completely destroyed! Now you should be a little more sober, right?"

Indeed, as the body of the World-Destroying Demon King disappeared, the blue flames on Shell's body also dissipated. He staggered, but his breathing became heavier.

You Xuan drew two more cards.

"Gev has two cards on the field, and the round is over."

Shell thought for a few seconds, as if he was gathering his strength.

Then he slowly raised his arms again.

"It's my turn, draw a card." Sher said calmly, "Activate the magic card 'Preparation for the Ritual' from your hand.

Select a Ritual Magic Card from your deck, and then select a Ritual Monster corresponding to that Ritual Magic Card from your deck or graveyard, and add both cards to your hand.

He draws a card from his deck and a card from his graveyard.

"I add the Ritual Spell Card 'End of the World' and the Ritual Monster 'Goddess of Destruction, Luin' to my hand."

Judai still hasn't given up: "Why won't you face your own heart? Deep down, you clearly still love duels and want to believe in your own monsters."

"Shut up." Shell said in a deep voice, "Even if you want to believe it, what's the use? The meaning of trust is to be betrayed one day.

A hero is destined to be lonely. As long as you have a sword in your hand, those you care about and those you protect are destined to become more and more distant. "

He paused for a moment and stared at Judai for a moment longer.

"You are right. A duel is a collision of hearts between two parties, which allows both parties to understand each other deeply. So because of this, I can also understand you through this duel.
May I have your name? "

"Yujo Judai."

"Yuki Judai, huh? Maybe you are really similar to me." Sher said, "On the surface, you seem enthusiastic, always willing to take the lead in other people's affairs, willing to give for others, and everyone around you seems to be a partner.

But in reality, you never let anyone get close to you, did you? "

Judai was startled and frowned, "I don't understand what you are talking about. I am different from you. I have many trustworthy friends."

"Is that so?" Sher said coldly, "I was once the same as you. I was the chosen one, the one of my generation who inherited the power of the Phoenix.

I have always been surrounded by friends. I have stood up for them, helped them countless times, and even given my life for them.

But in the end, when I had to turn to darkness for power, when I truly gained the power to protect them, after a bloody battle, I found that everyone had left me. "

Sher smiled to himself and closed his eyes.

"It's quite ironic, isn't it? I sold my soul to the devil just to protect them, but in return I was alienated. After that, there were even rumors that I was the one who caused the enemies and disasters in the first place.

Those friends whom I once thought were my dearest and for whom I had given countless sacrifices, they also believed it. In the end, this is what happened now. ”

Judai: “How could that be.”

"Then I realized that it wasn't just their problem, it was mine too. I seemed to treat everyone warmly, but in fact, no one had ever really gotten close to me or understood me.

Maybe that’s why they left me so easily in the end.”

Shell's tone has returned to calm, as if he is an outsider talking about something that has nothing to do with him.

"I can sense that you and I are of the same kind. You have to pick up the sword to protect the people around you, but at the same time you also keep them out.

This is the fate of a hero. If you continue on the path of a warrior, you might end up like me one day." "Not really." You Xuan interrupted him.

Sher frowned, "What?"

"I say you are wrong, that won't happen." You Xuan said calmly.

Shell pondered for a few seconds, narrowed his eyes and looked at him for a moment.

Then he slowly said, "You don't mean to say it's because you are here, right?"

"Guess what?"

"Hehe. Hahahaha!"

Shell threw his head back and laughed, then his expression twisted again.

"Ridiculous. You can't even make it through this round, what else can you do?" Shell shouted, "This is a cruel world, you don't understand it at all. How long do you think that cheap friendly game can last?

Well, if you can do it, then try to survive this round and show me!"

Shell took out the two cards he had just retrieved and showed them together with another card.

"Activate the ritual magic 'End of the World'!

Sacrifice the level 8 'Divine Beast King - Barbaros' in your hand as a ritual sacrifice and perform a ritual summon of destruction!
The interweaving of destruction and rebirth, the goddess who controls the fate of all things, descends at the end of the world——

——Goddess of Destruction Luin, ritual summons!!!"

In the ritual of doomsday, in the vortex of world-destroying energy, the goddess walked out slowly, her white hair fluttering, and every step seemed like a countdown to destruction.

[Goddess of Destruction·Luyin, attack power 2300]

"And Luyin also receives the power of Orichalcum's barrier, and her attack power increases!" Shell almost shouted at the top of his voice.

[Goddess of Destruction·Luin, attack power 2300 → attack power 2800]

Judai calmed down his confused mood and tried to concentrate on the duel: "But even if the attack power is increased, it is still no match for Yugen's Chaos Warrior."

"My awareness is not just this level of things."

Sher raised another card in his hand.

"Equip the magic 'Telekinetic Sword'!
Pay life points in multiples of 100, up to a maximum of 2000 points, and equip a monster on the field, increasing the equipped monster's attack and defense by the amount of life points I paid! "

He gritted his teeth.

"I use my blood and my soul to exchange for the last bit of power!

Pay the maximum 2000 HP and convert all of it into Luyin's attack power!!!"

[Shel, LP 2500 → LP 500]

[Goddess of Destruction - Luyin, attack power 2800 → attack power 4800]

Judai: "Attack power 4,800"

"Yes, this is the final attack that will burn my soul!"

Shell steadied his almost unsteady legs and shouted.

"And the effect of 'Goddess of Destruction Luin' is that when you destroy the opponent's monster in battle, you can attack again."

Judai immediately realized what this meant.

The Chaos Warrior has an attack power of 1800. If it is destroyed in battle, it will cause 700 damage, so You Xuan will have health points remaining.

If the second attack goes through, one of them will fall here.

"Bonds, friendships, they are nothing compared to strength." Sher shouted, "Without strength, no matter how many beautiful words you say, they are just empty talk!

If you're as confident as you say you are, prove it to me in this round!

Fight! Goddess of Destruction, Luin, attack 'Chaos Warrior, Messenger of Creation'!"

The power of destruction, mixed with the power of Olihagang, all poured into the goddess's hands, turning into a blow that destroyed the heavens and the earth. The Chaos Warrior was ready, but with his current strength, it was obviously difficult to resist.

You Xuan: “Then it’s as you wish.

Activate the cover card! Trap card - Trap in the dark!

When your life points are below 3000, you can pay 1000 life points to remove another Trap Card in your Graveyard from play, gaining the effect of that Trap Card!

A stream of golden light rolled over the trap card, and the card quickly changed into the appearance of another trap in the graveyard.

"Of course the card I want to become is this one—

——Trap Card 'Magic Cylinder'!"

[You Xuan, LP 2500→LP 1500]

The trap in the darkness transformed into the image of a magic barrel, and a gorgeous and deadly magic double barrel appeared on the field.

The fatal blow of the goddess of destruction, Luin, was rebounded and turned into Shell's own final song!
"I see. Is this... ahem, your answer?"

At this point, Shell could barely stand, as if he was still on the field relying on his willpower.

"But... it's not enough!"

Blue flames ignited in his eyes, and his eyes were filled with bloodshot.

"Open the cover card! Trap card 'Destruction Wheel'!
Destroy a monster on the field, and all players will bear the damage equal to the attack power of that monster! (Old version effect)

I choose to destroy, cough, the goddess of destruction, Luin!"

[Goddess of Destruction·Luyin, attack power 4800]

【Shell, LP 500】

【You Xuan, LP 1500】

【1100th generation, LP 】

"Do you want to die together?" You Xuan frowned.

"If you can't stop me, it means that your awareness is only this level!" Shel said fiercely, "In the end, you can't do anything!"

"Not always."

You Xuan interrupted and raised his hand to turn over the last backcourt card.

"Quick Attack Magic-Soul of Pain Curse!
When your opponent activates the effect of a card that inflicts damage to you, your opponent will take the damage instead of you taking damage! "

Sher's pupils contracted.

After the attack is reflected, the damage can also be reflected! ?
"According to the effect of 'Wheel of Destruction', the damage equal to the attack value of the destroyed monster - that is, 4800 attack points of 'Goddess of Destruction, Luin' - will be borne by both parties.

Under the team rules, the damage to our side is considered as AOE damage to two people in our camp. But the part borne by our side is rebounded by the "Soul of Pain". Therefore, the final damage you received is 9600 points. "

You Xuan said.

"You lost."

The flames from the explosion of the destruction wheel swept across the entire field, but the flames that rolled towards Youxuan and Judai's half-court were then intercepted by the magic cards in the backcourt, and then bounced back along the original path, heading back towards Shell's direction.

Shell opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something.

But in the end he said nothing and gently closed his eyes.

[Shel, LP 500 → LP 0]

(End of this chapter)