Nephthys Disciple, ATK 600
"Phoenix God Nephthys's Deck." Yako narrowed his eyes. It was a rare build.
"The card I Destroyed was the Quick-Play Spell 'Silence Magic Burst.'"
Yugen showed the Spell Card leaving the Graveyard.
"I banish this card from the Graveyard to add 'True Silent Magician' from my Deck to my hand."
He retrieved the card, and the Deck automatically shuffled within the Duel Disk.
"'True Silent Magician' cannot be Normal Summoned, but it can be Special Summoned by Tributing a Spellcaster-Type monster on my field. I Tribute the Spellcaster-Type 'Nephthys the Preserver.'
Wings of hope and Silence, magician of light, appear here.
True Silent Magician, Summon!"
The flaming swordswoman vanished in a circle of white light, replaced by a silver haired mage who descended softly, surrounded by pale radiance.
True Silent Magician, ATK 1000
"I see. The followers of Nephthys are all Spellcaster-Type, suitable as Tributes for Silent Magician. Their discard cost also sends Magic Burst to the Graveyard, meeting the condition."
Yako smiled. "The two systems fit together unexpectedly well."
Both True Silent Magician and Nephthys were extremely rare in this world. Combining them like this was likely a first.
"'Performage Trick Clown' in my hand can be Special Summoned in Attack Position. I Special Summon 'Performage Trick Clown.'"
Performage Trick Clown, ATK 0
"Next, the effect of 'Nephthys Disciple,'" said Yugen Do. "By Tributing itself and another monster I control, I can Special Summon 'Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys' from my hand or Deck. I Tribute 'Performage Trick Clown' and 'Nephthys Disciple.'
From the ancient flames of the Phoenix, descend, divine bird of fire.
Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, Summon!"
Blazing flames shot upward, forming fiery wings as the golden divine bird emerged.
Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, ATK 2400
The Card Professors watching from behind could not help but change expressions.
Two ace level monsters on the first turn.
Whether it was Silent Magician or the Phoenix God, each was rare enough to serve as the core of a Deck. Even Kirk Dixon, who had just been beaten earlier, stared with a strange look.
So you do not only play that ridiculous trio.
Setting up such a field right away was already very strong in his view. Then why had he used that annoying Ojama strategy against him before?
Just to mess with him.
Kirk Dixon's face darkened, and he felt even worse.
Yako Tenma narrowed his eyes slightly. "On the first turn you already used Summon to bring out Phoenix God and Silent Magician."
"Silent Magician's ATK increases by 500 for each card in your hand."
Yugen pointed at the field. "I have two cards left in hand, so her ATK rises by 1000."
[True Silent Magician, ATK 1000 ? ATK 2000]
"Silent Magician, attack Boss Turtle!"
Silence stepped forward on her magic circle, light gathering around her staff. Before she could strike, Yako Tenma spoke up.
"I activate my set card, Continuous Trap 'Ultimate Offering'!" Yako Tenma declared. "By paying 500 Life Points, this Trap Card lets me perform a Normal Summon from my hand."
Mokuba Kaiba blinked. "A Normal Summon during the opponent's turn?"
"Exactly. And the card I Summon is this one!"
Yako Tenma, LP 4000 ? LP 3500.
He raised a card high. "I tribute the three Boss Turtle on my field."
Mokuba Kaiba stared. "Three Tributes? That is like summoning a god."
"Correct. I call forth my ace, ruler of the earth, the ancient divine beast. Beast King Barbaros, Summon!"
Wind roared across the arena as dark clouds gathered. A beam of light split the sky and struck the field, and a thunderous roar shook the stands. Beast King Barbaros emerged from the radiance, half beast and half warrior, lightning running along its body.
Beast King Barbaros, ATK 3000.
"Continuous Spell 'Card of the Underworld's' effect. When I Tribute two or more monsters for a high level Summon, I draw two cards." (ANIME EFFECT)
Yako Tenma drew from his Deck and continued, "And Beast King Barbaros's effect activates. If it is Summoned using three Tributes, it will Destroy all cards on your field!" (ANIME EFFECT)
Mokuba Kaiba gasped. "That is an incredible effect!"
Yugen raised an eyebrow. Using Ultimate Offering to Summon during the opponent's turn and combining it with Beast King Barbaros's field wipe was a strong play. It was essentially a fast field clear during the opponent's turn.
Thunder burst from Beast King Barbaros's mouth and spread across the field. Lightning shattered the white robed mage's circle, and the blazing Phoenix was swallowed by the storm. Both vanished under the rolling flashes.
The watching experts held their breath. Such a powerful field had been erased before it could even attack.
"However, Silent Magician has a follow up effect," Yugen Do said. "If Silent Magician is Destroyed by battle or by an opponent's effect, you can Special Summon another Silent Magician from your hand or Deck, ignoring its conditions." (ANIME EFFECT)
"From the point where chaos and order meet, let silent light shine. Magician of Light, descend. Silent Magician LV8!"
White light formed a new magic circle. Silence returned in a new form and stepped onto the field again.
Silent Magician LV8, ATK 3500.
"Counterattack," Yugen ordered. "Attack Beast King Barbaros. Silence Magic Burst!"
Her staff fired a blazing sphere wrapped in lightning. It pierced straight through Beast King Barbaros's chest, leaving a clear hole as the beast let out a low roar and collapsed.
Yako Tenma, LP 3500 ? LP 3000.
Yako Tenma lifted his arm to shield his face. "You took that thunder strike and still countered."
Yugen smiled slightly. In truth, not only Silence but even Phoenix God could return, and its effect required being Destroyed by an effect. On the next Standby Phase, it could clear all Spell and Trap cards.
In a way, Beast King Barbaros's destruction had gained little.
The experts swallowed nervously. A powerful monster had been brought out instantly, wiped the field during the opponent's turn, and still fell right after landing.
What kind of Duel was this?
Yugen placed another card into his Duel Disk. "I set one card and end my turn."
Yako Tenma took a deep breath and smiled. "I think I understand why Seto Kaiba is interested in you."
"What?"
"Nothing. My Turn! Draw. I activate Spell Card 'Pot of Greed'. Both players draw three cards." (ANIME EFFECT)
He glanced at his new hand and immediately played another card. "I Summon 'Red Gadget'!"
Red Gadget, ATK 1300.
"On Summon, I add 'Yellow Gadget' from my Deck to my hand."
He revealed it at once. "Then I use Continuous Trap 'Ultimate Offering' again. I pay 500 Life Points for an additional Normal Summon."
Yako Tenma, LP 3000 ? LP 2500.
"I Normal Summon 'Yellow Gadget'!"
Yellow Gadget, ATK 1200.
"'Yellow Gadget's' effect lets me add 'Green Gadget' from my Deck to my hand."
He searched and revealed the card. "Again I use Continuous Trap 'Ultimate Offering', pay 500 Life Points, and Normal Summon 'Green Gadget'!"
Yako Tenma, LP 2500 ? LP 2000.
Green Gadget, ATK 1400.
"Once more I activate Continuous Trap 'Ultimate Offering', pay 500 Life Points, and gain another Normal Summon."
Yako Tenma, LP 2000 ? LP 1500.
"I tribute Red, Yellow, and Green. Beast King Barbaros, Summon again!"
The three Gadgets turned into golden light and vanished. In a surge of power, the blond warrior with spear and shield returned to the field.
Yugen watched quietly. So his ace had another copy.
"Continuous Spell 'Card of the Underworld' activates again," Yako Tenma said. "When I Tribute two or more monsters for a high level Summon, I draw two cards." (ANIME EFFECT)
He drew and added them to his hand. "And Beast King Barbaros's effect activates again. If it is Summoned with three Tributes, it Destroys all cards on your field!" (ANIME EFFECT)
Thunder burst forth once more and rushed toward Yugen's side like divine punishment.
At that moment, Yugen activated his Back Row. "I chain my set card, 'Trap Hole'. When you Summon a monster, it is turned face down in Defense Position and cannot change its battle position."
He pointed at Beast King Barbaros. "Set Beast King Barbaros face down."