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Chapter 664: Too Lazy to Come up with a Title is Also a Title
Hayato felt helpless that the card Dartz drew this turn was actually [Card of Demise]. Even if it were any other card, like Harpie's Feather Duster or Raigeki, Hayato would have a way to handle it. After all, his two Set Cards in the Spell/Trap Zone weren't just for show. However, Dartz just happened to draw [Card of Demise], which has an incredibly unfair card drawing effect.
"Draw from my Deck until my Hand becomes five cards." Dartz paused halfway through his sentence, and Hayato helplessly finished it for him. "Then you have to pay a huge cost, meaning you discard your entire Hand after five turns."
"Don't drag out the explanation for such an unfair effect, Dartz," Hayato waved his hand. "After returning, I'm definitely going to make Kaiba and Pegasus nerf this Card. Anyone who uses this Card is shameless."
Oh, Hayato has this Card too. Never mind then.
Looking at the five cards he drew, Dartz smiled and said to Hayato, "I'm afraid it won't be as you wish, Hayato, because in this Duel, after I drew this Hand of cards, the winning side is already obvious."
"To be able to draw [Card of Demise] at this crucial moment, without a doubt, the Destiny of this Planet is also leaning towards me, wanting me to destroy the worm-like Humans!"
"The Wind of Victory is blowing from behind me, Dartz!"
Saying this, Dartz drew a Card and held it overhead. "Just in case, I'll activate this Card first, the Spell Card [Harpie's Feather Duster]!"
"Destroy all Spell and Trap Cards on both players' Fields!"
As Dartz activated [Harpie's Feather Duster] and inserted the Card into his Duel Disk, the area around them was surrounded by a suddenly rising hurricane. Although it said "Destroy all cards on both players' Fields," at this moment, only Hayato had Spell and Trap Cards. [Future Fusion] and the two Set Cards in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone began to tremble in the strong wind.
However, Hayato had already anticipated this situation. He had already Set a Card that could deal with Front Row or Spell/Trap Zone destruction, and immediately pressed the Activate Set Card button.
"Don't think about destroying my Set Card in the Spell/Trap Zone, Dartz! I am the approaching Storm!" Hayato waved his hand, and the Card beside him opened, revealing the Card. "Witness this power! Trap Card, [Solemn Darkness]!"
"Can only be activated when your opponent activates a Spell/Trap/Monster Effect that would destroy a card(s) on the Field. Negate that Effect, then I send one DARK Attribute Monster with Level 3 or lower from my Deck to the Graveyard!"
This was the ultimate Trap Hayato had prepared, one that could negate both [Black Hole] and [Harpie's Feather Duster]. Just one [Harpie's Feather Duster] wanting to destroy Hayato's precious Spell/Trap Zone was fundamentally impossible to achieve. Even more, Hayato could perform precise milling of a powerful Monster Card from his Deck.
Thinking this, Hayato caught the Level 1 "powerful monster" searched by his Duel Disk—[Infernity Necromancer]—and sent it to the Graveyard. And in front of him, the phantom of [Infernity Necromancer] appeared, aimed at the approaching Storm, raised the revolver in its hand, and pulled the trigger.
The Storm was instantly broken through by a seemingly tiny bullet, and the full power figure of [Infernity Necromancer] also dispersed from Hayato's side.
"Thank you, [Infernity Necromancer]." Thanking the Card beside him, Hayato looked at Dartz and said, "Did you see, Dartz? This is the proof of mutual trust between me and my cherished Cards. Don't think about shaking the bond between us."
Dartz saw that although [Harpie's Feather Duster] revealed one of Hayato's Set Cards in the Spell/Trap Zone, it didn't achieve maximum effect. He originally didn't care much, just considering that he had already dismantled one of Hayato's Traps with [Mystical Space Typhoon]. But hearing that Hayato still believed in the power of spirits, he frowned.
Knowing Hayato was difficult to convince, Dartz took a deep breath and said, "Is that really so, Hayato? Nothing can shake the bond between you? No, that's not it. Spirits are existences not worth trusting."
Drawing a Card, Dartz chose to prove his point to Hayato with facts. "I activate this Equip Spell Card, [Contract with the Abyss]! Pay 800 Life Points, revive one Ritual Monster from my Graveyard, and equip this Card to it."
"Continue to fulfill the unfinished contract, revive from my Graveyard, [Relinquished]!"
A contract appeared on Dartz's Field. As a dark aura surged from Dartz's body, his Life Points transformed into blood-red characters slowly appearing on the contract. The paper was torn open by a pair of claws, and [Relinquished], which was previously destroyed by [Hestia], appeared on Dartz's Field once again.
[Dartz: 2000→1200 LP]
[Relinquished] (Contract with the Abyss) [ATK 0]
Oh no! There isn't a Card on my Spell/Trap Zone that can negate [Relinquished]'s effect again. Looking at [Relinquished] that appeared on Dartz's Field again, Hayato was filled with tension.
Although he had put Cards like [Skill Drain] in his Deck that could negate Monster Effects, it could be seen from how Hayato just chose to use [Hestia]'s effect to negate and destroy [Relinquished] instead of choosing to activate a Set Card, that Hayato hasn't drawn those Cards yet.
Of course, actually, he couldn't draw them anymore.
Looking at [Imperial Order], [Skill Drain], and his ace card in the Deck, the invincible [Psychic Ectoplasm], which were sent into the Graveyard by Little Blue's milling at the start of the turn, Hayato sighed silently. To think you sent my "Pendulum" Cards to the Graveyard, unforgivable, Little Blue!
(Little Blue: You even thanked me last turn!)
Although at the start of Main Phase 1, Dartz had already activated [Relinquished]'s effect, which can only be used once per turn, to bait out [Hestia]'s negate, as [Relinquished] was sent to Graveyard and then revived, its effect was reset and can be activated again.
Duel Monsters, it's quite magical, isn't it?
"Activate [Relinquished]'s effect, once per turn, target one Monster on the opponent's Field, equip that Monster onto it, and make [Relinquished] gain the same ATK/DEF as the equipped Monster."
While saying this, Dartz pointed his finger towards [Chimeratech Overdragon] on Hayato's Field, which had the highest ATK. "The Monster I select is your [Chimeratech Overdragon], which was changed to Defense Position by [Change of Fate]. Rather than meeting your end in this unsightly stance at the end of ruin's destiny, why not become one of the materials for my world destruction!"
Amidst [Chimeratech Overdragon]'s unwilling roars, the purple radiance emitted from [Relinquished]'s wide single eye enveloped its entire body, causing the massive giant machine dragon to slowly sink underground. In its place, protrusions in the appearance of [Chimeratech Overdragon] appeared on [Relinquished]'s spread fleshy wings, as if it were being sealed inside.
And Hayato could only watch his old friend leave his side, helplessly facing [Relinquished] whose ATK began to soar.
[Relinquished] (Contract with the Abyss, Chimeratech Overdragon) [ATK 0→4000]
Having been listless for a long time, always having the status of a small fry on the Field, [Relinquished], after acting weak for nearly two turns, finally rose up by absorbing [Chimeratech Overdragon]'s power, instantly becoming the existence with the highest ATK on the entire Field.
Although Dartz's [Relinquished], compared to Pegasus's [Relinquished], could not only only absorb one Monster but also couldn't gain [Chimeratech Overdragon]'s effect, and even the retained effect of reflecting damage became shared damage, a Monster with 4000 ATK is already powerful enough on its own.
Especially since [Grandsoil the Elemental Lord] with 2800 ATK and [Dragonmaid Hospitality] with ATK of one Blue-Eyes on Hayato's Field were both in Attack Position.
However, just based on Dartz's current Field setup, although it would bring some trouble to Hayato, it wasn't fatal. At most, it would just reduce his Life Points to a flickering candle.
For victory, Hayato even started shamelessly cheering himself on in his heart.
But the problem was, after utilizing [Relinquished] to absorb [Chimeratech Overdragon], Dartz did not have the idea to enter Battle Phase. Instead, he drew a Card from his Hand again, planning to continue his Field setup.
"Seeing your Monster switch to the opponent's side, Hayato, how do you feel now? I told you, didn't I? The power of spirits is unreliable. For them, it shouldn't be trust, but complete and utter domination." Looking at Hayato, Dartz inserted a Card into the Spell & Trap Zone and said with composure, "Spirits are just such unreliable existences!"
"With this [Raigeki], I will destroy all those annoying card spirits around you, Hayato!"
As Dartz's Card activated, four powerful bolts of lightning fell from thin air above Hayato's Field, striking down simultaneously towards the four Monsters.
I have to say Dartz is really cunning. First, he put on an appearance of wanting to stop [Five-Headed Dragon]'s descent, so he wanted to use [Harpie's Feather Duster] to destroy [Future Fusion] and the two unknown Set Cards, forcing Hayato to activate [Solemn Darkness] in order to reduce losses.
And so now, Hayato, whose other Card in the Spell/Trap Zone was not a Card like [Solemn Darkness] that could negate destruction, could only watch helplessly as the lightning struck down.
[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord], [Dragonmaid Laundry Dragon], [Dragonmaid Ernus], [Dragonmaid Hospitality], all destroyed!
"Boom!"
While the power of [Raigeki] destroyed all the Monsters on Hayato's Field in one go, Dartz's proud laughter also rang out.
"Hmph hahahaha, finally! Those annoying monsters have finally left your side, Hayato!"
The laughing Dartz put on a perfect face art that would make Marik silent and Vector cry, looked at Hayato and said, "How pitiful, Hayato. Look, the spirits have indeed left you one after another, haven't they?"
"You should know, only I am your friend, only I need you!"
"Stop right there! Are you some kind of dramatic character?" Afraid that Dartz, who was getting hyped up, would next say words like "I'm sorry, I love you," Hayato, who got goosebumps, quickly interrupted him and said.
Seeing Hayato's expression of resistance, Dartz didn't care either. Instead, he waved his hand and said, "You still don't want to join me, Hayato, but it doesn't matter, because without a doubt, this Duel is already over. Humanity's destiny is only one, which is after you are defeated by me, welcome destruction, and become the fertile soil for the birth of the New World!"
"Next, I enter my Battle Phase! First is, [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands]'s direct attack!"
"Bronze Throne!"
Receiving Dartz's instruction, [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands], which had been slacking off the whole time since appearing from the opening hand, finally had the opportunity to display itself. The countless palms behind it that would trigger trypophobia clenched into fists, and shouting "Ora! Ora!", it rushed towards Hayato.
[Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands] [ATK 1400]
Even though before, Hayato still had a Field full of Monsters, including powerful Monsters like [Chimeratech Overdragon], [Grandsoil the Elemental Lord], and [Dragonmaid Hospitality], at this moment, even a weak monster with less than 1500 ATK could declare attack on Hayato.
In the Spell/Trap Zone, the future entrusted to [Future Fusion] hadn't arrived yet, and another Set Card with unclear meaning was also not activated by Hayato. [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands]'s fist hit Hayato's chest, deducting a large portion of Hayato's remaining Life Points.
[Hayato: 2000→600 LP]
"Ugh!" Covering the spot on his chest that was hit, Hayato couldn't help but slightly bend at the waist because of the pain. Even in an ordinary Duel, when Life Points are reduced to 600 points, it will also bring a certain burden to a person's body. Not to mention that Hayato is currently in the gathering place of the "Darkness of the Planet"—inside the "Orichalcos God"—conducting a Dark Game with Dartz.
Looking at Hayato, who had an expression of unbearable discomfort after being attacked by [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands], Dartz also sighed helplessly. "It shouldn't have been like this, Hayato. You and I shouldn't have reached this point now."
He also put away [Forbidden Dress] which he had originally prepared to play from his Hand. This was a Card prepared to defend against [Sakuretsu Armor] and [Mirror Force]. But it seems that Card in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone isn't a Trap applicable during Attack Declaration? In that case, there's no need to use it.
"This is the last one! [Relinquished]'s direct attack! Here, defeat Hayato Kobayashi!"
Dartz extended his hand and pointed at Hayato. "Oblivion Impact!"
"After this attack, your Life Points, like a flickering candle, will be cleared, and I will gain victory!" Looking at Hayato, Dartz's voice lowered. "It's over, Hayato, my hero."
And as Dartz gave the attack command, several mechanical dragon heads it had absorbed from [Chimeratech Overdragon] were revealed on [Relinquished]'s fleshy wings. Even though it was a mechanical construct, Dartz could see "unwillingness" and resistance from [Chimeratech Overdragon].
But, under the blessing of Dartz and the power of the "Orichalcos God," although [Relinquished] was not in the same state as when Pegasus used it, it was not something [Chimeratech Overdragon] could resist. Six beams of laser light filled with destructive aura shot out from the mouths of the mechanical dragon heads, attacking towards Hayato.
And Hayato's figure was submerged in the smoke and dust stirred up by the attack.
Dartz felt a slight regret, lowered his raised arm, thinking the Duel was over, and was about to step forward to recycle Hayato, who he had defeated.
Although it was a Dark Game, Dartz never had the idea of killing Hayato. So during the last attack, after also referencing Hayato's body state, he made [Relinquished] attack while holding back power. The current Hayato, after being hit directly by [Relinquished]'s attack with 4000 ATK, although not to the point of death, should have already fallen unconscious.
So next, he would regain control of the "Orichalcos God" whose connection was previously interrupted, go back outside, and take care of the Nameless Pharaoh, Seto, and that Katsuya Jounouchi.
Thinking this, Dartz was about to dispel the Duel Disk constructed on his arm with the dark magic power of the "Orichalcos God." But, to his surprise, the Duel Disk did not dispel according to his feelings?
This seemed a bit wrong. It was as if the Duel was still continuing?
The smoke and dust slightly dispersed. Dartz saw that Hayato's figure actually still appeared standing upright, and couldn't help but widen his eyes. Because he suddenly discovered that although [Chimeratech Overdragon] was forced to attack under [Relinquished]'s control, those six laser beams were all swept onto the ground around Hayato, not attack Hayato by even a single bit?!
"It seems my battle isn't over yet, Dartz, and my spirits are unwilling to attack me." Looking at Dartz, who had an expression of surprise, Hayato forced a smile and said. And in Dartz's stunned gaze, he saw the dark power filling the body of the "Orichalcos God" actually start to gather towards Hayato's surroundings, leaving behind a strange pattern beneath his feet?
"Trap Card, [Tribute to The Doomed]! Can only be activated when my Life Points are 3000 or less and an opponent's direct attack is declared. Negate that attack, then Special Summon two [Tribute Token]s on my Field."
"Furthermore, I add one Card with 'Earthbound Immortals' in its name from my Deck to my Hand."
Two stone statues slowly rose and stood tall in front of him from the mural beneath his feet. Hayato glanced behind him at the card spirits that were greedily absorbing the dark power because they had been hungry for too long, drew a Card from his Deck, looked at Dartz and said, "If I'm dealing with you, the villain who wants to destroy the world, wouldn't it be better to use this Card?"
"I add [Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca] to my Hand!"
Hayato felt helpless that the card Dartz drew this turn was actually [Card of Demise]. Even if it were any other card, like Harpie's Feather Duster or Raigeki, Hayato would have a way to handle it. After all, his two Set Cards in the Spell/Trap Zone weren't just for show. However, Dartz just happened to draw [Card of Demise], which has an incredibly unfair card drawing effect.
"Draw from my Deck until my Hand becomes five cards." Dartz paused halfway through his sentence, and Hayato helplessly finished it for him. "Then you have to pay a huge cost, meaning you discard your entire Hand after five turns."
"Don't drag out the explanation for such an unfair effect, Dartz," Hayato waved his hand. "After returning, I'm definitely going to make Kaiba and Pegasus nerf this Card. Anyone who uses this Card is shameless."
Oh, Hayato has this Card too. Never mind then.
Looking at the five cards he drew, Dartz smiled and said to Hayato, "I'm afraid it won't be as you wish, Hayato, because in this Duel, after I drew this Hand of cards, the winning side is already obvious."
"To be able to draw [Card of Demise] at this crucial moment, without a doubt, the Destiny of this Planet is also leaning towards me, wanting me to destroy the worm-like Humans!"
"The Wind of Victory is blowing from behind me, Dartz!"
Saying this, Dartz drew a Card and held it overhead. "Just in case, I'll activate this Card first, the Spell Card [Harpie's Feather Duster]!"
"Destroy all Spell and Trap Cards on both players' Fields!"
As Dartz activated [Harpie's Feather Duster] and inserted the Card into his Duel Disk, the area around them was surrounded by a suddenly rising hurricane. Although it said "Destroy all cards on both players' Fields," at this moment, only Hayato had Spell and Trap Cards. [Future Fusion] and the two Set Cards in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone began to tremble in the strong wind.
However, Hayato had already anticipated this situation. He had already Set a Card that could deal with Front Row or Spell/Trap Zone destruction, and immediately pressed the Activate Set Card button.
"Don't think about destroying my Set Card in the Spell/Trap Zone, Dartz! I am the approaching Storm!" Hayato waved his hand, and the Card beside him opened, revealing the Card. "Witness this power! Trap Card, [Solemn Darkness]!"
"Can only be activated when your opponent activates a Spell/Trap/Monster Effect that would destroy a card(s) on the Field. Negate that Effect, then I send one DARK Attribute Monster with Level 3 or lower from my Deck to the Graveyard!"
This was the ultimate Trap Hayato had prepared, one that could negate both [Black Hole] and [Harpie's Feather Duster]. Just one [Harpie's Feather Duster] wanting to destroy Hayato's precious Spell/Trap Zone was fundamentally impossible to achieve. Even more, Hayato could perform precise milling of a powerful Monster Card from his Deck.
Thinking this, Hayato caught the Level 1 "powerful monster" searched by his Duel Disk—[Infernity Necromancer]—and sent it to the Graveyard. And in front of him, the phantom of [Infernity Necromancer] appeared, aimed at the approaching Storm, raised the revolver in its hand, and pulled the trigger.
The Storm was instantly broken through by a seemingly tiny bullet, and the full power figure of [Infernity Necromancer] also dispersed from Hayato's side.
"Thank you, [Infernity Necromancer]." Thanking the Card beside him, Hayato looked at Dartz and said, "Did you see, Dartz? This is the proof of mutual trust between me and my cherished Cards. Don't think about shaking the bond between us."
Dartz saw that although [Harpie's Feather Duster] revealed one of Hayato's Set Cards in the Spell/Trap Zone, it didn't achieve maximum effect. He originally didn't care much, just considering that he had already dismantled one of Hayato's Traps with [Mystical Space Typhoon]. But hearing that Hayato still believed in the power of spirits, he frowned.
Knowing Hayato was difficult to convince, Dartz took a deep breath and said, "Is that really so, Hayato? Nothing can shake the bond between you? No, that's not it. Spirits are existences not worth trusting."
Drawing a Card, Dartz chose to prove his point to Hayato with facts. "I activate this Equip Spell Card, [Contract with the Abyss]! Pay 800 Life Points, revive one Ritual Monster from my Graveyard, and equip this Card to it."
"Continue to fulfill the unfinished contract, revive from my Graveyard, [Relinquished]!"
A contract appeared on Dartz's Field. As a dark aura surged from Dartz's body, his Life Points transformed into blood-red characters slowly appearing on the contract. The paper was torn open by a pair of claws, and [Relinquished], which was previously destroyed by [Hestia], appeared on Dartz's Field once again.
[Dartz: 2000→1200 LP]
[Relinquished] (Contract with the Abyss) [ATK 0]
Oh no! There isn't a Card on my Spell/Trap Zone that can negate [Relinquished]'s effect again. Looking at [Relinquished] that appeared on Dartz's Field again, Hayato was filled with tension.
Although he had put Cards like [Skill Drain] in his Deck that could negate Monster Effects, it could be seen from how Hayato just chose to use [Hestia]'s effect to negate and destroy [Relinquished] instead of choosing to activate a Set Card, that Hayato hasn't drawn those Cards yet.
Of course, actually, he couldn't draw them anymore.
Looking at [Imperial Order], [Skill Drain], and his ace card in the Deck, the invincible [Psychic Ectoplasm], which were sent into the Graveyard by Little Blue's milling at the start of the turn, Hayato sighed silently. To think you sent my "Pendulum" Cards to the Graveyard, unforgivable, Little Blue!
(Little Blue: You even thanked me last turn!)
Although at the start of Main Phase 1, Dartz had already activated [Relinquished]'s effect, which can only be used once per turn, to bait out [Hestia]'s negate, as [Relinquished] was sent to Graveyard and then revived, its effect was reset and can be activated again.
Duel Monsters, it's quite magical, isn't it?
"Activate [Relinquished]'s effect, once per turn, target one Monster on the opponent's Field, equip that Monster onto it, and make [Relinquished] gain the same ATK/DEF as the equipped Monster."
While saying this, Dartz pointed his finger towards [Chimeratech Overdragon] on Hayato's Field, which had the highest ATK. "The Monster I select is your [Chimeratech Overdragon], which was changed to Defense Position by [Change of Fate]. Rather than meeting your end in this unsightly stance at the end of ruin's destiny, why not become one of the materials for my world destruction!"
Amidst [Chimeratech Overdragon]'s unwilling roars, the purple radiance emitted from [Relinquished]'s wide single eye enveloped its entire body, causing the massive giant machine dragon to slowly sink underground. In its place, protrusions in the appearance of [Chimeratech Overdragon] appeared on [Relinquished]'s spread fleshy wings, as if it were being sealed inside.
And Hayato could only watch his old friend leave his side, helplessly facing [Relinquished] whose ATK began to soar.
[Relinquished] (Contract with the Abyss, Chimeratech Overdragon) [ATK 0→4000]
Having been listless for a long time, always having the status of a small fry on the Field, [Relinquished], after acting weak for nearly two turns, finally rose up by absorbing [Chimeratech Overdragon]'s power, instantly becoming the existence with the highest ATK on the entire Field.
Although Dartz's [Relinquished], compared to Pegasus's [Relinquished], could not only only absorb one Monster but also couldn't gain [Chimeratech Overdragon]'s effect, and even the retained effect of reflecting damage became shared damage, a Monster with 4000 ATK is already powerful enough on its own.
Especially since [Grandsoil the Elemental Lord] with 2800 ATK and [Dragonmaid Hospitality] with ATK of one Blue-Eyes on Hayato's Field were both in Attack Position.
However, just based on Dartz's current Field setup, although it would bring some trouble to Hayato, it wasn't fatal. At most, it would just reduce his Life Points to a flickering candle.
For victory, Hayato even started shamelessly cheering himself on in his heart.
But the problem was, after utilizing [Relinquished] to absorb [Chimeratech Overdragon], Dartz did not have the idea to enter Battle Phase. Instead, he drew a Card from his Hand again, planning to continue his Field setup.
"Seeing your Monster switch to the opponent's side, Hayato, how do you feel now? I told you, didn't I? The power of spirits is unreliable. For them, it shouldn't be trust, but complete and utter domination." Looking at Hayato, Dartz inserted a Card into the Spell & Trap Zone and said with composure, "Spirits are just such unreliable existences!"
"With this [Raigeki], I will destroy all those annoying card spirits around you, Hayato!"
As Dartz's Card activated, four powerful bolts of lightning fell from thin air above Hayato's Field, striking down simultaneously towards the four Monsters.
I have to say Dartz is really cunning. First, he put on an appearance of wanting to stop [Five-Headed Dragon]'s descent, so he wanted to use [Harpie's Feather Duster] to destroy [Future Fusion] and the two unknown Set Cards, forcing Hayato to activate [Solemn Darkness] in order to reduce losses.
And so now, Hayato, whose other Card in the Spell/Trap Zone was not a Card like [Solemn Darkness] that could negate destruction, could only watch helplessly as the lightning struck down.
[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord], [Dragonmaid Laundry Dragon], [Dragonmaid Ernus], [Dragonmaid Hospitality], all destroyed!
"Boom!"
While the power of [Raigeki] destroyed all the Monsters on Hayato's Field in one go, Dartz's proud laughter also rang out.
"Hmph hahahaha, finally! Those annoying monsters have finally left your side, Hayato!"
The laughing Dartz put on a perfect face art that would make Marik silent and Vector cry, looked at Hayato and said, "How pitiful, Hayato. Look, the spirits have indeed left you one after another, haven't they?"
"You should know, only I am your friend, only I need you!"
"Stop right there! Are you some kind of dramatic character?" Afraid that Dartz, who was getting hyped up, would next say words like "I'm sorry, I love you," Hayato, who got goosebumps, quickly interrupted him and said.
Seeing Hayato's expression of resistance, Dartz didn't care either. Instead, he waved his hand and said, "You still don't want to join me, Hayato, but it doesn't matter, because without a doubt, this Duel is already over. Humanity's destiny is only one, which is after you are defeated by me, welcome destruction, and become the fertile soil for the birth of the New World!"
"Next, I enter my Battle Phase! First is, [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands]'s direct attack!"
"Bronze Throne!"
Receiving Dartz's instruction, [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands], which had been slacking off the whole time since appearing from the opening hand, finally had the opportunity to display itself. The countless palms behind it that would trigger trypophobia clenched into fists, and shouting "Ora! Ora!", it rushed towards Hayato.
[Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands] [ATK 1400]
Even though before, Hayato still had a Field full of Monsters, including powerful Monsters like [Chimeratech Overdragon], [Grandsoil the Elemental Lord], and [Dragonmaid Hospitality], at this moment, even a weak monster with less than 1500 ATK could declare attack on Hayato.
In the Spell/Trap Zone, the future entrusted to [Future Fusion] hadn't arrived yet, and another Set Card with unclear meaning was also not activated by Hayato. [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands]'s fist hit Hayato's chest, deducting a large portion of Hayato's remaining Life Points.
[Hayato: 2000→600 LP]
"Ugh!" Covering the spot on his chest that was hit, Hayato couldn't help but slightly bend at the waist because of the pain. Even in an ordinary Duel, when Life Points are reduced to 600 points, it will also bring a certain burden to a person's body. Not to mention that Hayato is currently in the gathering place of the "Darkness of the Planet"—inside the "Orichalcos God"—conducting a Dark Game with Dartz.
Looking at Hayato, who had an expression of unbearable discomfort after being attacked by [Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands], Dartz also sighed helplessly. "It shouldn't have been like this, Hayato. You and I shouldn't have reached this point now."
He also put away [Forbidden Dress] which he had originally prepared to play from his Hand. This was a Card prepared to defend against [Sakuretsu Armor] and [Mirror Force]. But it seems that Card in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone isn't a Trap applicable during Attack Declaration? In that case, there's no need to use it.
"This is the last one! [Relinquished]'s direct attack! Here, defeat Hayato Kobayashi!"
Dartz extended his hand and pointed at Hayato. "Oblivion Impact!"
"After this attack, your Life Points, like a flickering candle, will be cleared, and I will gain victory!" Looking at Hayato, Dartz's voice lowered. "It's over, Hayato, my hero."
And as Dartz gave the attack command, several mechanical dragon heads it had absorbed from [Chimeratech Overdragon] were revealed on [Relinquished]'s fleshy wings. Even though it was a mechanical construct, Dartz could see "unwillingness" and resistance from [Chimeratech Overdragon].
But, under the blessing of Dartz and the power of the "Orichalcos God," although [Relinquished] was not in the same state as when Pegasus used it, it was not something [Chimeratech Overdragon] could resist. Six beams of laser light filled with destructive aura shot out from the mouths of the mechanical dragon heads, attacking towards Hayato.
And Hayato's figure was submerged in the smoke and dust stirred up by the attack.
Dartz felt a slight regret, lowered his raised arm, thinking the Duel was over, and was about to step forward to recycle Hayato, who he had defeated.
Although it was a Dark Game, Dartz never had the idea of killing Hayato. So during the last attack, after also referencing Hayato's body state, he made [Relinquished] attack while holding back power. The current Hayato, after being hit directly by [Relinquished]'s attack with 4000 ATK, although not to the point of death, should have already fallen unconscious.
So next, he would regain control of the "Orichalcos God" whose connection was previously interrupted, go back outside, and take care of the Nameless Pharaoh, Seto, and that Katsuya Jounouchi.
Thinking this, Dartz was about to dispel the Duel Disk constructed on his arm with the dark magic power of the "Orichalcos God." But, to his surprise, the Duel Disk did not dispel according to his feelings?
This seemed a bit wrong. It was as if the Duel was still continuing?
The smoke and dust slightly dispersed. Dartz saw that Hayato's figure actually still appeared standing upright, and couldn't help but widen his eyes. Because he suddenly discovered that although [Chimeratech Overdragon] was forced to attack under [Relinquished]'s control, those six laser beams were all swept onto the ground around Hayato, not attack Hayato by even a single bit?!
"It seems my battle isn't over yet, Dartz, and my spirits are unwilling to attack me." Looking at Dartz, who had an expression of surprise, Hayato forced a smile and said. And in Dartz's stunned gaze, he saw the dark power filling the body of the "Orichalcos God" actually start to gather towards Hayato's surroundings, leaving behind a strange pattern beneath his feet?
"Trap Card, [Tribute to The Doomed]! Can only be activated when my Life Points are 3000 or less and an opponent's direct attack is declared. Negate that attack, then Special Summon two [Tribute Token]s on my Field."
"Furthermore, I add one Card with 'Earthbound Immortals' in its name from my Deck to my Hand."
Two stone statues slowly rose and stood tall in front of him from the mural beneath his feet. Hayato glanced behind him at the card spirits that were greedily absorbing the dark power because they had been hungry for too long, drew a Card from his Deck, looked at Dartz and said, "If I'm dealing with you, the villain who wants to destroy the world, wouldn't it be better to use this Card?"
"I add [Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca] to my Hand!"
