"Continue to activate the magic card 'Book of Magic in the Pot,'" declared Youyu. "Both players draw three cards from their decks. At the same time, the effect of 'Dark Eradicator Warlock' is triggered again.
When either player activates a Normal Magic Card, deal 1000 damage to the opponent!"
Another magic-filled light bullet burst forth, and the virtual explosion's impact made Mr. Phoenix take a slight step back.
[Mr. Phoenix, LP 3000 → LP 2000]
"The Dark Magician and Dark Eradicator Warlock... Truly impressive, Mr. Youyu, to summon such powerful magicians on the first turn."
Mr. Phoenix exhaled deeply but couldn't help but smile.
But that still isn't enough.
These two magicians do not possess the power to defeat 'Destiny Hero Dogma'...
"I will use Dark Magician and Dark Eradicator Warlock as sacrifices!" declared Youyu.
Mr. Phoenix: "!"
These two magicians... Were they merely a stepping stone?
"The summoning condition requires two Spellcaster-Type monsters of level six or higher!"
Youyu raised his arm high as a black whirlwind enveloped the two magicians. The dark cyclone surged into the sky, and a pitch-black magic array unfurled on the ground, surrounded by burning black flames.
The forms of the two powerful magicians disappeared, and a new figure flew out from the magic array! A stronger wave of magic power transformed into a virtual storm in this enclosed space.
Sorcerer of Dark Magic, summon!
[Sorcerer of Dark Magic, ATK 3200]
"Sorcerer of Dark Magic!?" Mr. Phoenix was shocked, "One of the legendary strongest magicians from the 'Black Magic' series, the priest who wields the Power of Judgment?"
As one of the trump cards used by Muto Yugi in battles across the land, Sorcerer of Dark Magic is quite famous.
As long as Sorcerer of Dark Magic is on the field, he can negate and destroy the activation of any trap card, specializing in countering trap-type magic.
In the face of Mr. Phoenix's three-set card protective wall, he is the most suitable magician to appear at this moment.
"Does that mean from now on, traps won't work..." muttered Mr. Phoenix, "No wonder Mr. Youyu, giving me such a difficult problem right at the start."
"Battle," Youyu waved his hand, "Sorcerer of Dark Magic, attack 'Destiny Hero Dogma'!"
"What?" Little Ed was puzzled, "But based on attack power, it seems that Dad's Dogma is stronger, isn't it?"
"Sorcerer of Dark Magic's effect," Youyu said, "During a battle, for each Spellcaster-Type monster in my graveyard, the opponent's monster's attack power decreases by 500 points."
Of course, this is an effect from the 'Sorcerer of Dark Magic' in the animation, and not present on the physical card.
A year ago, when playing with the 'Black Magic' deck, the Sorcerer in Youyu's hand was a physical card and did not have this attack-reducing effect. But now he finally managed to get this animated version.
"Currently, there are two Spellcaster-Type monsters in my graveyard: 'Dark Magician' and 'Dark Eradicator Warlock', so Dogma's attack power decreases by 1000 points!"
The Sorcerer of Dark Magic's expression was as calm as an ancient well as he slowly raised the magic staff in his hand, tapping it lightly on the ground. The surge of magical power flowed ceaselessly, carrying the power of the slumbering magicians in the graveyard, sweeping toward the formidable Destiny Hero.
"Flip Cover Card!" Mr. Phoenix waved his hand, "Continuous Trap - Illusion! While there is a 'Vision Hero' on the field, halve the attack power of one opposing monster!" (Manga card)
He pointed far ahead at the Sorcerer of Dark Magic.
"I shall halve the Sorcerer's attack power!"
"Traps are ineffective against Sorcerer of Dark Magic," Youyu said, "As long as the Sorcerer is on the field, he can negate and destroy the activation of traps!"
"I know!" Mr. Phoenix quickly flipped another card, "So I immediately activate the Quick-Play Magic 'Forbidden Chalice'! One monster's effect on the field is negated until the end of the turn, and its attack power is increased by 400!"
Here it comes, the Forbidden Fake Wine.
After drinking the fake wine, even the mighty Sorcerer of Dark Magic would just become an ordinary monster with slightly higher attack power. Although his attack could be boosted to 3600 with the wine, it would then be halved back to 1800 because of the 'Illusion' trap effect.
Dogma's attack power is 3400, and in a battle that would directly deal 1600 points of battle damage. And Youyu's life points are now only 1000...
The decisive moment!
"Interesting," Youyu smiled, "Then, since your choice is the 'Forbidden Chalice,' I will counter it with this move...
...Quick-Play Magic - Forbidden Lance!"
Mr. Phoenix: "!"
Is it the same type of Quick-Play Magic as mine?
"Forbidden Lance, decrease a monster's attack power on the field by 800 points, but for the rest of this turn, the targeted monster is unaffected by any magic or trap effects except for this card itself!
I choose, Sorcerer of Dark Magic!"
[Sorcerer of Dark Magic, ATK 3200 → ATK 2400]
"This makes the effect of 'Forbidden Chalice' nullified on Sorcerer of Dark Magic," said Youyu, "and the effect of 'Sorcerer of Dark Magic' activates!
Continuous Trap 'Illusion' is negated and destroyed!"
The trap card beside Mr. Phoenix dissolved into countless golden particles with a "pop."
He adjusted his glasses with a helpless smile, "As expected of Mr. Youyu, flawless..."
"Huh?" Ed tilted his head in confusion, "But this makes the Sorcerer's attack power drop, wouldn't it still be weaker than Dad's Dogma..."
"Not necessarily," little Judai gleefully chipped in, happy to finally get a chance to say this fancy line.
"The effect of Sorcerer of Dark Magic!" Youyu continued, now free of interference, "Opponent's battle target monster's attack power decreases by 1000 points!"
This time, without any further interference, the Sorcerer's magical impact crashed directly onto Dogma. Dogma staggered, black smoke swirling around his chest, as his strength significantly weakened.
[Destiny Hero Dogma, ATK 3400 → ATK 2400]
A well-matched opponent!
In a series of attack and defense exchanges, the combatants' attack powers ended up being exactly the same. The hero roared, launching a powerful punch, while the magician's staff erupted with magic. The power of the fist and the wave of magic collided with each other, causing both sides to explode and vanish simultaneously.
This round of confrontation ended in a stalemate.
"Flip Cover Card!" Mr. Phoenix waved his hand, "Trap Card - Phantom Leap! When a Hero on your field is destroyed, special summon a level four or lower 'Vision Hero' from your deck.
Come, Vision Hero Gravito!"
[Vision Hero Gravito, DEF 2000]
"Then the Battle Phase ends," said Youyu, drawing another card from his hand, "I activate the Magic Card 'Return of the Doomed', and a monster destroyed this turn is revived in attack position." (Animated effect)
The card that had just entered the graveyard swiftly flew out from Youyu's Duel Disc graveyard area.
"Revive! Sorcerer of Dark Magic!"
A pitch-black magic array, and a torrent of power exploded. The black-robed magician emerged from it, magic surging rapidly.
[Sorcerer of Dark Magic, ATK 3200]
Sorcerer of Dark Magic and Kaiba's 'Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon' are both characters from the movie 'Pyramid of Light', adorned with new armor. According to the rules for physical cards, they can only be specially summoned via their own effects and cannot be revived from the graveyard.
Last year, the older version of 'Sorcerer of Dark Magic' Youyu had had the same restrictions, but this animated version of the Sorcerer does not seem to have this problem.
"Set one card facedown, turn ends."