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Chapter 622
On the tip of the lance held by the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** that Yugi had Summoned, a massive flow of Mystical Power began to converge.
**Book of Taiyou**, **Magic Drain**, **Tribute Doll**, **Bond Between Teacher and Student**, **Dark Magic Attack**, **Desert Sunlight**, **Fusion**, and the three Set Cards on Yugi and Rafael's Spell/Trap Zones combined – a surge of power from each of these Spell and Trap Cards used by both players throughout this Duel flowed into the tip of the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s lance.
Immediately after, the lance began to spin, and the Mystical Power attached to it also began to spiral. The War Horse galloped wildly, and the golden spiraling power wrapped around the entire body of the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** as it arrived before **Guardian Grarl**.
**Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** [ATK 2800→3800]
"Take this, Rafael!"
"Hraaa!!"
Following Yugi's command, the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** thrust its lance forward, Attacking **Guardian Grarl**.
Even with the Boost from **Gravity Axe - Grarl** raising its ATK to the level of **Blue-Eyes White Dragon**, **Guardian Grarl** would still not be a match for the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**. If this strike landed successfully, the only possible outcome was its Destruction.
However, just as Yugi expected, Rafael indeed activated the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone. What Yugi didn't expect was that after activating the Set Card, Rafael actually charged forward two steps, blocking in front of **Guardian Grarl** and taking the lance strike for it!
"Ugh!"
Rafael: 4000→200LP
Rafael, Rafael actually ran onto the Duel Field!
And his Life Points, due to that activated Set Card, plummeted sharply to a mere 200 Points, like a flickering candle. What is this?!
"My Trap Card, **Memory of an Adversary**, activates when your **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** declares an Attack." After being hit by the heavy blow, Rafael, even though this isn't a Shadow Game, couldn't help but feel pain. He paused for a moment, then continued, "I take Damage equal to the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s ATK Value, and then Banish it from play!"
"Nani?!"
Under Yugi's surprised gaze, a gap suddenly split open in Space, swallowing the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** from his Field within it!
To be honest, Yugi had anticipated Cards like **My Body as a Shield** or **Half Shut**, which could protect Cards on Rafael's Field from being Destroyed at the cost of some Life Points. But Yugi hadn't expected that Rafael would use such an Extreme Card as **Memory of an Adversary**.
Originally, even if the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s Attack had Destroyed **Guardian Grarl**, it would have only inflicted a mere 800 Points of Damage to Rafael's Life Points. But Rafael lost an additional 3000 Life Points just to protect **Guardian Grarl**, and went even further by Banishing the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** from Yugi's Field.
In this way, Rafael had instead regained the Advantage. Not only did he Banish the only Monster on Yugi's Field, but if Yugi remembered correctly, **Memory of an Adversary** also had a subsequent Effect.
"The Monster banished by **Memory of an Adversary** will be Special Summoned to my Field after two Turns, which is at the end of your next End Phase (two turns from now)." Rafael's Expression showed a hint of joy, seemingly satisfied with protecting his Monster.
"But before that, you won't have another Turn, Nameless Pharaoh. Although defeating you before you've grown stronger won't help me grow, to prevent you from continuing to be an obstacle to Lord Dartz's Plan, I will wipe out your Life Points next Turn." Rafael said this as he walked back to his original position.
Yugi's brows furrowed upon hearing Rafael's additional explanation.
He had used Aggressive Play to Summon **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**, which successfully resulted in Rafael's Life Points plunging, but the cost was that his only Monster on the Field was also Banished. Furthermore, it would even be Special Summoned to Rafael's Field, essentially being NTR'd, after the end of his next End Phase.
Meanwhile, on his side, he had to block Rafael's next round's Total Attack with a mysterious Trap Card in his Spell/Trap Zone and an empty Front Row, just like his Hand. And even without **Master Kotetsu** and **Backup Gardna** participating, **Guardian Grarl** alone was enough to wipe out Yugi's current 2800 Life Points.
But in this situation, Yugi showed a Smile: "Rafael, you said before that you wouldn't perform the strategy of sending monsters to the Graveyard, Right? Plus, you claimed you wanted a fair duel. So I was thinking, maybe you wouldn't even use strategies that destroy my monsters with effects, just as you don't send your own monsters to the Graveyard."
"The Card in your Spell/Trap Zone isn't a Card like **Sakuretsu Armor** or **Mirror Force**, but **Memory of an Adversary** which Banishes my Monster. Instead, it helped me out! It was all within my calculations!"
While saying this, Yugi pressed the Button on his Duel Disk: "Activate Set Card, **Zero Gravity**!"
Just as the gap that had Absorbed the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** was about to close, the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**, this big brother on horseback, made one last Struggle. With all its might, it threw out its lance along with the Mystical Power on its body, flying out of the rift.
"The Condition for using the Card **Zero Gravity** is extremely strict; it can only be Activated when a Face-up Position Monster on my Field is Banished from play. I specifically included this Card in my Deck to counter **Infernoid Lilith**, which Hayato used and has a troublesome ability to counter monster effects."
"I didn't expect that now it would prove useful in my Duel against you, Rafael."
Yugi's Finger pointed towards all three Monsters on Rafael's Field: "The spiraling power finally released by **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** will continue infinitely. All Monsters on your Field will have all their Power taken as a result. As long as they are Face-up Position, their ATK will all be reduced to Zero!"
Following Yugi's Instruction, the lance thrown out of the rift by the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**, carrying its spiraling power, landed on the ground, whipping up a whirlwind that distorted the surrounding Aura. Under Rafael's surprised gaze, it actually affected all the Monsters on his Field!?
**Master Kotetsu** [500/500→0/500]
**Backup Gardna** [500/2200→0/2200]
**Guardian Grarl** (**Gravity Axe - Grarl**) [3000/1000→0/1000→500/1000]
For a moment, Rafael's Monsters completely replicated the scene where **Gravity Axe - Grarl** previously suppressed the Monsters on Yugi's Field, preventing them from changing their Battle Position. All of them fell to the ground, unable to stand, because their Power was drained. Even **Guardian Grarl**, whose ATK was as high as 3000 Points just now, only managed to keep 500 ATK at this moment thanks to the Boost provided by the Equip Card **Gravity Axe - Grarl**.
"My Turn, End."
Seeing that Rafael's Monsters on the Field had temporarily lost their threat, Yugi ended his Turn.
Yugi: 2800LP, Hand 0
Empty Hand and Empty Field, and no Monsters in the Graveyard that could be used. This was a rare occurrence in all of Yugi's Duels so far. And for Rafael, the fact that Yugi could still make a Counter even in the situation just now also exceeded his expectations.
The ATK of all Monsters on the Field was Weakened. To be honest, it's quite easy to deal with; you just need to Draw a Card, a Higher-Level Monster, and Tribute the Monster whose ATK is Zero to easily Break Through. And for Rafael, who is a True Duelist, this is not something impossible; his Deck indeed contains Higher-Level Monsters.
However, even if he drew a Higher-Level Monster, Rafael wouldn't use the Monsters on his Field as Tributes to perform a Tribute Summon. That completely violates his personal Principle. All Monsters Rafael possesses are important Family in his eyes. How could anyone Sacrifice their Family?
"My Turn, Draw." He Drew a Card, it was a Trap Card. Rafael Set it directly and adjusted the placement of the Monster Cards on his Duel Disk. "Set a Card. I change **Guardian Grarl** to Defense Position. End Turn."
Rafael: 200LP, Hand 0
**Guardian Grarl** (**Gravity Axe - Grarl**) [ATK 500→DEF 1000]
**Backup Gardna** [DEF 2200]
**Master Kotetsu** [DEF 500]
[Set Card]
Currently, Rafael's Life Points are only 200 Points. Although he is willing to give up Life Points to Protect Monsters, he also knows how to conserve Power. Compared to Attacking with **Guardian Grarl** just now and dealing a mere 500 Points of Damage that wouldn't bother Yugi, Rafael chose to wait.
Besides, although Rafael's Life Points are lower, Stalling for Time is advantageous for Rafael. Keep in mind that the Effect of **Memory of an Adversary** will take Effect at the end of Yugi's next End Phase. At that time, Yugi's **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** will appear on Rafael's Field.
It's not Rafael who should be anxious, but Yugi.
And Yugi clearly also saw Rafael's Plan. Frowning, he Drew a Card: "My Turn, Draw."
But when Yugi saw what Card he drew, while slightly surprised, he couldn't help but show a Smile: "I didn't expect it to be this Card! After **Gaia the Fierce Knight**, is it you?"
Playing the drawn Card without hesitation, Yugi looked at Rafael and said seriously: "Rafael, although I don't know exactly what you did to Hayato, even now, I still believe he is my Partner and Friend, because his Power has always been with me."
"Witness the other Power Hayato granted me, after **Gaia the Fierce Knight**!"
"Spell Card, **Fusion Conscription**!"
As the Card was inserted into the Spell & Trap Zone, an arcane Mirror Surface rose before Yugi. Complex runes were carved around the mirror, and in the mirror appeared the images of the Monsters in Yugi's Graveyard.
**Gaia the Fierce Knight**, **Dark Magician Girl**, **Dark Magician**, **Magician's Rod**.
Yugi's Finger reached out and pointed at the Mirror Surface, selecting **Dark Magician Girl** and **Dark Magician**. The two Monster Cards were expelled from Yugi's Graveyard and flew into the mirror.
"Harmonious Magical Resonance, Double Strongest Spellcaster, Teacher and Student Working Together appear!"
"Fusion Summon! **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians**!"
As Yugi finished speaking, the magic mirror in front of him shattered violently. Amidst the shattering and scattering mirror fragments, the figures of two Monsters manifested. **Dark Magician**, which previously became **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s Fusion Material, and **Dark Magician Girl**, which was Destroyed by **Guardian Grarl**, this Master and Disciple pair stood together, glaring menacingly at the Monsters on Rafael's Field.
However, although no matter how you look at it, they just look like two Monsters standing together, what's before me is indeed one Monster.
**Master Magician - The Dark Magicians** [8☆/Dark]
[Spellcaster Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2800/2300]
"Without any Monsters on the Field, he actually Summoned a Fusion Monster?" Seeing **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians** appear, Rafael frowned, "Did he use Hayato Kobayashi's **Fusion Conscription** to Banish **Dark Magician Girl** and **Dark Magician** from his Graveyard as Fusion Material?"
"That's right. This is another Proof of the Bond between me and Hayato. This time, will you still pay Life Points to Protect Monsters, Rafael?" Yugi reached out and pointed at **Guardian Grarl** on Rafael's Field: "Go, **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians**!"
"Enter Battle Phase, and then Declare Attack on **Guardian Grarl**!"
"Dark Burning Magic!"
Yugi thought that this time, Rafael surely wouldn't use his Life Points as a cost to Protect Monsters again. Even if he had a second **Memory of an Adversary**, with his current Life Points, he also couldn't withstand the Damage equal to **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians**' ATK Value.
Even if all Monsters on Rafael's Field are in Defense Position and cannot effectively Inflict Damage, it can at least reduce the number of Monsters on Rafael's Field, gradually Expand Advantage.
As for what that Set Card in the Spell/Trap Zone is, Yugi didn't try to guess. This is his Dueling Style, using Beatdown instead of Defense. No matter what that Set Card is, Yugi just needs to believe in his own monsters and attack.
However, it's precisely because of Yugi's Personality like this that Rafael believes he cannot defeat him. Yugi, as the Responder, if he used Aggressive Play, he could indeed achieve perfect Defense through Beatdown Suppression. But precisely because Yugi was a step slow, his Duel gained a gap.
And at this moment, Rafael finally waited for that gap—if he wasn't mistaken, both **Dark Magician** and **Dark Magician Girl** are Monsters with Card Spirits that Yugi highly values.
And if he were to take these two Monsters away from Yugi right in front of him, he would surely be able to find a gap in Yugi's Heart from the Flaw revealed in his Duel, and thus execute the more important next step of his Plan.
"I activate the Set Card in my Spell/Trap Zone, **Crystal Seal**!"
End of Chapter
On the tip of the lance held by the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** that Yugi had Summoned, a massive flow of Mystical Power began to converge.
**Book of Taiyou**, **Magic Drain**, **Tribute Doll**, **Bond Between Teacher and Student**, **Dark Magic Attack**, **Desert Sunlight**, **Fusion**, and the three Set Cards on Yugi and Rafael's Spell/Trap Zones combined – a surge of power from each of these Spell and Trap Cards used by both players throughout this Duel flowed into the tip of the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s lance.
Immediately after, the lance began to spin, and the Mystical Power attached to it also began to spiral. The War Horse galloped wildly, and the golden spiraling power wrapped around the entire body of the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** as it arrived before **Guardian Grarl**.
**Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** [ATK 2800→3800]
"Take this, Rafael!"
"Hraaa!!"
Following Yugi's command, the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** thrust its lance forward, Attacking **Guardian Grarl**.
Even with the Boost from **Gravity Axe - Grarl** raising its ATK to the level of **Blue-Eyes White Dragon**, **Guardian Grarl** would still not be a match for the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**. If this strike landed successfully, the only possible outcome was its Destruction.
However, just as Yugi expected, Rafael indeed activated the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone. What Yugi didn't expect was that after activating the Set Card, Rafael actually charged forward two steps, blocking in front of **Guardian Grarl** and taking the lance strike for it!
"Ugh!"
Rafael: 4000→200LP
Rafael, Rafael actually ran onto the Duel Field!
And his Life Points, due to that activated Set Card, plummeted sharply to a mere 200 Points, like a flickering candle. What is this?!
"My Trap Card, **Memory of an Adversary**, activates when your **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** declares an Attack." After being hit by the heavy blow, Rafael, even though this isn't a Shadow Game, couldn't help but feel pain. He paused for a moment, then continued, "I take Damage equal to the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s ATK Value, and then Banish it from play!"
"Nani?!"
Under Yugi's surprised gaze, a gap suddenly split open in Space, swallowing the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** from his Field within it!
To be honest, Yugi had anticipated Cards like **My Body as a Shield** or **Half Shut**, which could protect Cards on Rafael's Field from being Destroyed at the cost of some Life Points. But Yugi hadn't expected that Rafael would use such an Extreme Card as **Memory of an Adversary**.
Originally, even if the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s Attack had Destroyed **Guardian Grarl**, it would have only inflicted a mere 800 Points of Damage to Rafael's Life Points. But Rafael lost an additional 3000 Life Points just to protect **Guardian Grarl**, and went even further by Banishing the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** from Yugi's Field.
In this way, Rafael had instead regained the Advantage. Not only did he Banish the only Monster on Yugi's Field, but if Yugi remembered correctly, **Memory of an Adversary** also had a subsequent Effect.
"The Monster banished by **Memory of an Adversary** will be Special Summoned to my Field after two Turns, which is at the end of your next End Phase (two turns from now)." Rafael's Expression showed a hint of joy, seemingly satisfied with protecting his Monster.
"But before that, you won't have another Turn, Nameless Pharaoh. Although defeating you before you've grown stronger won't help me grow, to prevent you from continuing to be an obstacle to Lord Dartz's Plan, I will wipe out your Life Points next Turn." Rafael said this as he walked back to his original position.
Yugi's brows furrowed upon hearing Rafael's additional explanation.
He had used Aggressive Play to Summon **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**, which successfully resulted in Rafael's Life Points plunging, but the cost was that his only Monster on the Field was also Banished. Furthermore, it would even be Special Summoned to Rafael's Field, essentially being NTR'd, after the end of his next End Phase.
Meanwhile, on his side, he had to block Rafael's next round's Total Attack with a mysterious Trap Card in his Spell/Trap Zone and an empty Front Row, just like his Hand. And even without **Master Kotetsu** and **Backup Gardna** participating, **Guardian Grarl** alone was enough to wipe out Yugi's current 2800 Life Points.
But in this situation, Yugi showed a Smile: "Rafael, you said before that you wouldn't perform the strategy of sending monsters to the Graveyard, Right? Plus, you claimed you wanted a fair duel. So I was thinking, maybe you wouldn't even use strategies that destroy my monsters with effects, just as you don't send your own monsters to the Graveyard."
"The Card in your Spell/Trap Zone isn't a Card like **Sakuretsu Armor** or **Mirror Force**, but **Memory of an Adversary** which Banishes my Monster. Instead, it helped me out! It was all within my calculations!"
While saying this, Yugi pressed the Button on his Duel Disk: "Activate Set Card, **Zero Gravity**!"
Just as the gap that had Absorbed the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** was about to close, the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**, this big brother on horseback, made one last Struggle. With all its might, it threw out its lance along with the Mystical Power on its body, flying out of the rift.
"The Condition for using the Card **Zero Gravity** is extremely strict; it can only be Activated when a Face-up Position Monster on my Field is Banished from play. I specifically included this Card in my Deck to counter **Infernoid Lilith**, which Hayato used and has a troublesome ability to counter monster effects."
"I didn't expect that now it would prove useful in my Duel against you, Rafael."
Yugi's Finger pointed towards all three Monsters on Rafael's Field: "The spiraling power finally released by **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** will continue infinitely. All Monsters on your Field will have all their Power taken as a result. As long as they are Face-up Position, their ATK will all be reduced to Zero!"
Following Yugi's Instruction, the lance thrown out of the rift by the **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**, carrying its spiraling power, landed on the ground, whipping up a whirlwind that distorted the surrounding Aura. Under Rafael's surprised gaze, it actually affected all the Monsters on his Field!?
**Master Kotetsu** [500/500→0/500]
**Backup Gardna** [500/2200→0/2200]
**Guardian Grarl** (**Gravity Axe - Grarl**) [3000/1000→0/1000→500/1000]
For a moment, Rafael's Monsters completely replicated the scene where **Gravity Axe - Grarl** previously suppressed the Monsters on Yugi's Field, preventing them from changing their Battle Position. All of them fell to the ground, unable to stand, because their Power was drained. Even **Guardian Grarl**, whose ATK was as high as 3000 Points just now, only managed to keep 500 ATK at this moment thanks to the Boost provided by the Equip Card **Gravity Axe - Grarl**.
"My Turn, End."
Seeing that Rafael's Monsters on the Field had temporarily lost their threat, Yugi ended his Turn.
Yugi: 2800LP, Hand 0
Empty Hand and Empty Field, and no Monsters in the Graveyard that could be used. This was a rare occurrence in all of Yugi's Duels so far. And for Rafael, the fact that Yugi could still make a Counter even in the situation just now also exceeded his expectations.
The ATK of all Monsters on the Field was Weakened. To be honest, it's quite easy to deal with; you just need to Draw a Card, a Higher-Level Monster, and Tribute the Monster whose ATK is Zero to easily Break Through. And for Rafael, who is a True Duelist, this is not something impossible; his Deck indeed contains Higher-Level Monsters.
However, even if he drew a Higher-Level Monster, Rafael wouldn't use the Monsters on his Field as Tributes to perform a Tribute Summon. That completely violates his personal Principle. All Monsters Rafael possesses are important Family in his eyes. How could anyone Sacrifice their Family?
"My Turn, Draw." He Drew a Card, it was a Trap Card. Rafael Set it directly and adjusted the placement of the Monster Cards on his Duel Disk. "Set a Card. I change **Guardian Grarl** to Defense Position. End Turn."
Rafael: 200LP, Hand 0
**Guardian Grarl** (**Gravity Axe - Grarl**) [ATK 500→DEF 1000]
**Backup Gardna** [DEF 2200]
**Master Kotetsu** [DEF 500]
[Set Card]
Currently, Rafael's Life Points are only 200 Points. Although he is willing to give up Life Points to Protect Monsters, he also knows how to conserve Power. Compared to Attacking with **Guardian Grarl** just now and dealing a mere 500 Points of Damage that wouldn't bother Yugi, Rafael chose to wait.
Besides, although Rafael's Life Points are lower, Stalling for Time is advantageous for Rafael. Keep in mind that the Effect of **Memory of an Adversary** will take Effect at the end of Yugi's next End Phase. At that time, Yugi's **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin** will appear on Rafael's Field.
It's not Rafael who should be anxious, but Yugi.
And Yugi clearly also saw Rafael's Plan. Frowning, he Drew a Card: "My Turn, Draw."
But when Yugi saw what Card he drew, while slightly surprised, he couldn't help but show a Smile: "I didn't expect it to be this Card! After **Gaia the Fierce Knight**, is it you?"
Playing the drawn Card without hesitation, Yugi looked at Rafael and said seriously: "Rafael, although I don't know exactly what you did to Hayato, even now, I still believe he is my Partner and Friend, because his Power has always been with me."
"Witness the other Power Hayato granted me, after **Gaia the Fierce Knight**!"
"Spell Card, **Fusion Conscription**!"
As the Card was inserted into the Spell & Trap Zone, an arcane Mirror Surface rose before Yugi. Complex runes were carved around the mirror, and in the mirror appeared the images of the Monsters in Yugi's Graveyard.
**Gaia the Fierce Knight**, **Dark Magician Girl**, **Dark Magician**, **Magician's Rod**.
Yugi's Finger reached out and pointed at the Mirror Surface, selecting **Dark Magician Girl** and **Dark Magician**. The two Monster Cards were expelled from Yugi's Graveyard and flew into the mirror.
"Harmonious Magical Resonance, Double Strongest Spellcaster, Teacher and Student Working Together appear!"
"Fusion Summon! **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians**!"
As Yugi finished speaking, the magic mirror in front of him shattered violently. Amidst the shattering and scattering mirror fragments, the figures of two Monsters manifested. **Dark Magician**, which previously became **Supermagic Swordsman - Black Paladin**'s Fusion Material, and **Dark Magician Girl**, which was Destroyed by **Guardian Grarl**, this Master and Disciple pair stood together, glaring menacingly at the Monsters on Rafael's Field.
However, although no matter how you look at it, they just look like two Monsters standing together, what's before me is indeed one Monster.
**Master Magician - The Dark Magicians** [8☆/Dark]
[Spellcaster Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2800/2300]
"Without any Monsters on the Field, he actually Summoned a Fusion Monster?" Seeing **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians** appear, Rafael frowned, "Did he use Hayato Kobayashi's **Fusion Conscription** to Banish **Dark Magician Girl** and **Dark Magician** from his Graveyard as Fusion Material?"
"That's right. This is another Proof of the Bond between me and Hayato. This time, will you still pay Life Points to Protect Monsters, Rafael?" Yugi reached out and pointed at **Guardian Grarl** on Rafael's Field: "Go, **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians**!"
"Enter Battle Phase, and then Declare Attack on **Guardian Grarl**!"
"Dark Burning Magic!"
Yugi thought that this time, Rafael surely wouldn't use his Life Points as a cost to Protect Monsters again. Even if he had a second **Memory of an Adversary**, with his current Life Points, he also couldn't withstand the Damage equal to **Master Magician - The Dark Magicians**' ATK Value.
Even if all Monsters on Rafael's Field are in Defense Position and cannot effectively Inflict Damage, it can at least reduce the number of Monsters on Rafael's Field, gradually Expand Advantage.
As for what that Set Card in the Spell/Trap Zone is, Yugi didn't try to guess. This is his Dueling Style, using Beatdown instead of Defense. No matter what that Set Card is, Yugi just needs to believe in his own monsters and attack.
However, it's precisely because of Yugi's Personality like this that Rafael believes he cannot defeat him. Yugi, as the Responder, if he used Aggressive Play, he could indeed achieve perfect Defense through Beatdown Suppression. But precisely because Yugi was a step slow, his Duel gained a gap.
And at this moment, Rafael finally waited for that gap—if he wasn't mistaken, both **Dark Magician** and **Dark Magician Girl** are Monsters with Card Spirits that Yugi highly values.
And if he were to take these two Monsters away from Yugi right in front of him, he would surely be able to find a gap in Yugi's Heart from the Flaw revealed in his Duel, and thus execute the more important next step of his Plan.
"I activate the Set Card in my Spell/Trap Zone, **Crystal Seal**!"
End of Chapter
