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Chapter 710: My Lance Will Break Through the Heavens... Huh? It Didn't Break Through?
"During my opponent's End Phase, I activate this Quick-Play Spell Card, Emergency Provisions!"
"Huh? A Spell Card?" Looking at the card Hayato activated in his Spell/Trap Zone, Tristan showed a confused expression. "But won't both players' Spell Cards be negated by the effect of Imperial Order?"
"It's fine, Tristan . If you're asking why, Emergency Provisions can only be activated by sending Spell/Trap Cards from my field, other than this card, to the Graveyard, and my Life Points recover by the number of cards sent to the Graveyard for the activation cost X 1000 Life Points."
"Sending Spell/Trap Cards to the Graveyard is its activation cost. Only the effect is negated by Imperial Order, not the cost."
After explaining the card effect, Hayato raised his Duel Disk. "Although the negative effect of Nightmare's Mirage doesn't affect me temporarily due to the existence of Imperial Order, a full Spell/Trap Zone isn't conducive to my subsequent field setup. Therefore, I will send Imperial Order and Nightmare's Mirage to the Graveyard as the cost to activate Emergency Provisions."
"Then, because the Continuous Trap Imperial Order leaves the field, its effect no longer affects Emergency Provisions, and my Life Points recover by 2000 points."
The two cards in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone dispersed and were absorbed by Hayato, freeing up three Card Zones for Hayato while also recovering a large amount of Life Points.
[Hayato: 4000 → 6000 LP]
In this way, Hayato not only removed the restriction that Imperial Order placed on him but also dealt with Nightmare's Mirage, which had a downside. It was killing two birds with one stone.
"Then, my turn, draw." Drawing a card from his Deck, Hayato still had a full five cards in his Hand. He glanced at the Little Roadrunner on his field, then drew a card. "Although Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys's ATK is unworthy of its Star Level, it's just weak enough. If it were any weaker, it wouldn't meet the activation condition of this card in my Hand."
As he spoke, Hayato played the monster card from his Hand directly onto the Duel Disk: "If there are no monsters on my field, or if there is a monster with 2300 or more ATK on the Opponent's Field, I can Summon this monster from my Hand without Tributing. Come forth, Gaia the Magical Knight!"
"Gaia—!!"
Following Hayato's loud shout, the majestic knight riding a war horse appeared!
[Gaia the Magical Knight][Level 7☆/LIGHT]
[Warrior Type/Effect]
[2300/2100]
After Summoning a Level 7☆ monster without Tribute, Hayato played another monster card from his Hand. "Besides a war horse, Gaia also has a flying dragon it can ride as a mount. When Gaia the Magical Knight is Summoned/Special Summoned successfully, I can Special Summon a Level 5☆ Dragon-Type monster from my Hand or Graveyard in Defense Position."
"I Special Summon Curse of Dragon from my Hand."
"This time, I'm playing a pure Gaia Deck!"
Following the knight, a flying dragon appeared. As the bright yellow Curse of Dragon coiled on Hayato's field, Yugi and the others, who knew the power of the Gaia Deck, knew that the next step would inevitably be the Fusion Summon of Dragon Knight Gaia.
"Oh, it's a Gaia Deck. It's been a while since I've seen Hayato Duel with such a normal Deck!" Joey Wheeler couldn't help but exclaim when he saw the giant dragon and knight appear on Hayato's field. "Those monsters before were things like the dead from the shadows or fiends on the opposite side of life. They were basically decks used by villains."
"It's because of those decks that we almost actually thought Hayato really did Join Doma," Tristan ranted. "But I'm still looking forward to seeing what strange things Hayato's 'pure' Gaia Deck can pull out."
The implication from their words was clear: they didn't really believe that Hayato's "pure" Gaia Deck was serious.
"Gaia, huh, the knight who rides darkness, gale, and a giant dragon," Geb said, looking at Gaia the Magical Knight, not knowing Hayato's habit. "However, instead of performing Fusion in the Hand to appear in a more powerful stance, it just appeared on the field like this. Is he going to launch a certain-to-fail offensive with a monster whose ATK is inferior to Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys?"
"Hmph, reckless and foolish."
"Well, even if you say that, I actually didn't want to either. It's just that I don't have Polymerization in my Hand right now," Hayato ignored Geb's nitpicking comments. He felt that no matter what he did, nothing good would come out of Geb's mouth. "But now, it's a different story."
"When Curse of Dragon is Summoned/Special Summoned successfully, I can activate its effect: Add one Spell/Trap Card that mentions Dragon Knight Gaia in its Card Name from my Deck to my Hand." Hayato drew a card searched by his Duel Disk and revealed it to Geb. "I am Hayato Kobayashi, Duel King Hayato Kobayashi. If you become a wall blocking my path, I will open a hole and pierce through you, no matter when! That is my lance!"
"I add Spiral Fusion to my Hand,"
Instead of adding the card to his hand, Hayato inserted Spiral Fusion directly into his Duel Disk and activated it. "Then, activate the Spell Card Spiral Fusion!"
As the card was inserted into the Duel Disk, Geb noticed golden light points beginning to emanate from Gaia the Magical Knight and Curse of Dragon on Hayato's field. "What is that?"
"Spiral Fusion is a Fusion Spell Card that can only be used for Dragon-Type Fusion Monsters. Similar to Polymerization, it can Fusion Summon a Dragon-Type Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck by sending monsters from my Hand or Field to the Graveyard as Fusion Material."
As Hayato spoke, he pointed to Gaia the Magical Knight and Curse of Dragon on his field. "I will use the two monsters on my field as Fusion Material!"
"The spiral path formed by the intertwining of the knight and the giant dragon! Past destiny will be crushed under the spiral, and the path to the future will be opened with this lance!"
"Fusion Summon!"
As Hayato raised his Hand above his head, the two monsters on his field were enveloped in gold, their figures intertwined and coiled into a spiral that flew into Hayato's Hand, transforming into a card with a purple border, which he slammed onto his Duel Disk!
"Wagatama Soul! Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion!"
"Gaia—!!!"
[Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion][Level 7☆/WIND]
[Dragon Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2600/2100]
"Madamada! The power of Spiral Fusion is only just beginning to be displayed!"
Hayato looked at Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion on his field and said, "As long as Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion exists in the Monster Zone, its Card Name is treated as Dragon Knight Gaia. And when a monster Special Summoned by Spiral Fusion is Dragon Knight Gaia, its ATK increases by 2600 points, and it gains the ability to attack monsters up to twice during the same Battle Phase!"
"Also, the power of Curse of Dragon! When it is sent to the Graveyard, I can target one Dragon Knight Gaia on my field. All face-up monsters on the Opponent's Field with ATK less than or equal to that Dragon Knight Gaia's ATK have their effects negated until the End Phase."
"Finally, Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's own effect: When it is Special Summoned successfully, I can add one Spiral Spear Strike from my Deck or Graveyard to my Hand."
A triple effect chain was born with Spiral Fusion as the catalyst. Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion, riding the deep red Curse of Dragonfire, raised the long lance in its hand. The power of the spiral coiled around the lance, as if it was about to pierce the heavens;
Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys watched the newly appearing Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion on Hayato's field with considerable vigilance, as it brought immense pressure. But even before officially entering the Battle Phase, the gale stirred up by Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's appearance alone suppressed it, preventing it from rising into the air and pinning it firmly to the ground, its flames flickering as if they were about to be extinguished.
Finally, Hayato searched for another card from his Deck.
[Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion][ATK 2600 → 5200]
"5200 ATK! With this, it completely exceeds Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys's ATK!"
Honda said excitedly, and Joey Wheeler added, "Not only that, but there's also that combo with Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion and Spiral Spear Strike. He's definitely going to win, I don't even know how Hayato could lose!"
Compared to the two who were setting up massive flags for Hayato, Marik ranted, "Brother-in-law really isn't holding back at all. He summoned a powerful monster with 5200 ATK in one go, with piercing damage and two attacks. Doesn't he plan on going easy on Father at all? Even I can tell Father seems to be targeting Brother-in-law a bit."
"Perhaps because in Duel Monsters, going all out without holding back is the best respect for your opponent?" Yugi smiled, glancing at Hayato, but thinking to himself, 'However, is Hayato really not holding back?'
Looking at a meaning unknown card in his Hand, Hayato didn't activate it, simply playing the Spiral Spear Strike he had just searched. "Activate the Continuous Spell Card Spiral Spear Strike, then enter my Battle Phase."
"I attack Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys with Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion."
Pointing to Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, whose effect was negated, Hayato said, "Although the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys in front of me is in Attack Position with a higher value, the battle position of the monster battling Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion is not decided by you, but by me."
"When Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion declares an attack on an opponent's monster, I can activate its effect: Change that opponent's monster's battle position!"
"Now go, Gaia, the perfect cavalry charge!"
Flames and gale coiled around Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's lance in a spiral. Riding the flying dragon into the sky, it swooped down towards Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys on Geb's field under Hayato's order, just like the opponent's attack on Little Roadrunner before!
Although it wanted to counterattack, under the suppression of the airflow stirred up by Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's attack, Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys couldn't gather its flame attack at all, only barely managing to curl its wings to protect itself as much as possible.
[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys][ATK 2400 → DEF 1600]
The lance pierced towards the golden wings, but failed to leave even the slightest trace. Instead, Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys seized the opportunity to counterattack, a close-range burst of flames fiercely blasting Gaia back!
[Hayato: 6000 → 5600 LP]
"Heh, just like I said before, reckless and foolish. Attacking without even confirming my set card, impulsive and crude." Geb's tone was clearly somewhat pleased as he watched Hayato's Life Points decrease.
And after taking 400 points of difference damage, Hayato raised an eyebrow and said helplessly, "What a pity, I thought I could defeat you in one go this turn. As expected, the duel won't end that easily."
"However, my Life Points aren't something you can just deduct casually. When I take battle damage, I discard one card from my hand and activate my set card in the Spell/Trap Zone, Damage Condenser!"
"I Special Summon one monster from my Deck with ATK less than or equal to the damage taken, in Face-Up Attack Position!"
Hearing this, Geb didn't pay much attention to the monster Hayato was about to Summon. "Just now, because of Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, you only took 400 points of battle damage. A monster with a maximum of 400 ATK, isn't that just a Small Fry?"
Under Geb's disdainful gaze, a pitch-black space tunnel opened in front of Hayato, and the figure of a monster appeared from within. When they saw the outline of that monster, Yugi and the others couldn't help but widen their eyes.
"Hehehe, don't blink, this is the last monster you'll ever see!" Taking the card searched by his Duel Disk, Hayato slammed that monster onto the Duel Disk. "Come forth!"
"Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca!"
"During my opponent's End Phase, I activate this Quick-Play Spell Card, Emergency Provisions!"
"Huh? A Spell Card?" Looking at the card Hayato activated in his Spell/Trap Zone, Tristan showed a confused expression. "But won't both players' Spell Cards be negated by the effect of Imperial Order?"
"It's fine, Tristan . If you're asking why, Emergency Provisions can only be activated by sending Spell/Trap Cards from my field, other than this card, to the Graveyard, and my Life Points recover by the number of cards sent to the Graveyard for the activation cost X 1000 Life Points."
"Sending Spell/Trap Cards to the Graveyard is its activation cost. Only the effect is negated by Imperial Order, not the cost."
After explaining the card effect, Hayato raised his Duel Disk. "Although the negative effect of Nightmare's Mirage doesn't affect me temporarily due to the existence of Imperial Order, a full Spell/Trap Zone isn't conducive to my subsequent field setup. Therefore, I will send Imperial Order and Nightmare's Mirage to the Graveyard as the cost to activate Emergency Provisions."
"Then, because the Continuous Trap Imperial Order leaves the field, its effect no longer affects Emergency Provisions, and my Life Points recover by 2000 points."
The two cards in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone dispersed and were absorbed by Hayato, freeing up three Card Zones for Hayato while also recovering a large amount of Life Points.
[Hayato: 4000 → 6000 LP]
In this way, Hayato not only removed the restriction that Imperial Order placed on him but also dealt with Nightmare's Mirage, which had a downside. It was killing two birds with one stone.
"Then, my turn, draw." Drawing a card from his Deck, Hayato still had a full five cards in his Hand. He glanced at the Little Roadrunner on his field, then drew a card. "Although Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys's ATK is unworthy of its Star Level, it's just weak enough. If it were any weaker, it wouldn't meet the activation condition of this card in my Hand."
As he spoke, Hayato played the monster card from his Hand directly onto the Duel Disk: "If there are no monsters on my field, or if there is a monster with 2300 or more ATK on the Opponent's Field, I can Summon this monster from my Hand without Tributing. Come forth, Gaia the Magical Knight!"
"Gaia—!!"
Following Hayato's loud shout, the majestic knight riding a war horse appeared!
[Gaia the Magical Knight][Level 7☆/LIGHT]
[Warrior Type/Effect]
[2300/2100]
After Summoning a Level 7☆ monster without Tribute, Hayato played another monster card from his Hand. "Besides a war horse, Gaia also has a flying dragon it can ride as a mount. When Gaia the Magical Knight is Summoned/Special Summoned successfully, I can Special Summon a Level 5☆ Dragon-Type monster from my Hand or Graveyard in Defense Position."
"I Special Summon Curse of Dragon from my Hand."
"This time, I'm playing a pure Gaia Deck!"
Following the knight, a flying dragon appeared. As the bright yellow Curse of Dragon coiled on Hayato's field, Yugi and the others, who knew the power of the Gaia Deck, knew that the next step would inevitably be the Fusion Summon of Dragon Knight Gaia.
"Oh, it's a Gaia Deck. It's been a while since I've seen Hayato Duel with such a normal Deck!" Joey Wheeler couldn't help but exclaim when he saw the giant dragon and knight appear on Hayato's field. "Those monsters before were things like the dead from the shadows or fiends on the opposite side of life. They were basically decks used by villains."
"It's because of those decks that we almost actually thought Hayato really did Join Doma," Tristan ranted. "But I'm still looking forward to seeing what strange things Hayato's 'pure' Gaia Deck can pull out."
The implication from their words was clear: they didn't really believe that Hayato's "pure" Gaia Deck was serious.
"Gaia, huh, the knight who rides darkness, gale, and a giant dragon," Geb said, looking at Gaia the Magical Knight, not knowing Hayato's habit. "However, instead of performing Fusion in the Hand to appear in a more powerful stance, it just appeared on the field like this. Is he going to launch a certain-to-fail offensive with a monster whose ATK is inferior to Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys?"
"Hmph, reckless and foolish."
"Well, even if you say that, I actually didn't want to either. It's just that I don't have Polymerization in my Hand right now," Hayato ignored Geb's nitpicking comments. He felt that no matter what he did, nothing good would come out of Geb's mouth. "But now, it's a different story."
"When Curse of Dragon is Summoned/Special Summoned successfully, I can activate its effect: Add one Spell/Trap Card that mentions Dragon Knight Gaia in its Card Name from my Deck to my Hand." Hayato drew a card searched by his Duel Disk and revealed it to Geb. "I am Hayato Kobayashi, Duel King Hayato Kobayashi. If you become a wall blocking my path, I will open a hole and pierce through you, no matter when! That is my lance!"
"I add Spiral Fusion to my Hand,"
Instead of adding the card to his hand, Hayato inserted Spiral Fusion directly into his Duel Disk and activated it. "Then, activate the Spell Card Spiral Fusion!"
As the card was inserted into the Duel Disk, Geb noticed golden light points beginning to emanate from Gaia the Magical Knight and Curse of Dragon on Hayato's field. "What is that?"
"Spiral Fusion is a Fusion Spell Card that can only be used for Dragon-Type Fusion Monsters. Similar to Polymerization, it can Fusion Summon a Dragon-Type Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck by sending monsters from my Hand or Field to the Graveyard as Fusion Material."
As Hayato spoke, he pointed to Gaia the Magical Knight and Curse of Dragon on his field. "I will use the two monsters on my field as Fusion Material!"
"The spiral path formed by the intertwining of the knight and the giant dragon! Past destiny will be crushed under the spiral, and the path to the future will be opened with this lance!"
"Fusion Summon!"
As Hayato raised his Hand above his head, the two monsters on his field were enveloped in gold, their figures intertwined and coiled into a spiral that flew into Hayato's Hand, transforming into a card with a purple border, which he slammed onto his Duel Disk!
"Wagatama Soul! Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion!"
"Gaia—!!!"
[Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion][Level 7☆/WIND]
[Dragon Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2600/2100]
"Madamada! The power of Spiral Fusion is only just beginning to be displayed!"
Hayato looked at Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion on his field and said, "As long as Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion exists in the Monster Zone, its Card Name is treated as Dragon Knight Gaia. And when a monster Special Summoned by Spiral Fusion is Dragon Knight Gaia, its ATK increases by 2600 points, and it gains the ability to attack monsters up to twice during the same Battle Phase!"
"Also, the power of Curse of Dragon! When it is sent to the Graveyard, I can target one Dragon Knight Gaia on my field. All face-up monsters on the Opponent's Field with ATK less than or equal to that Dragon Knight Gaia's ATK have their effects negated until the End Phase."
"Finally, Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's own effect: When it is Special Summoned successfully, I can add one Spiral Spear Strike from my Deck or Graveyard to my Hand."
A triple effect chain was born with Spiral Fusion as the catalyst. Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion, riding the deep red Curse of Dragonfire, raised the long lance in its hand. The power of the spiral coiled around the lance, as if it was about to pierce the heavens;
Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys watched the newly appearing Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion on Hayato's field with considerable vigilance, as it brought immense pressure. But even before officially entering the Battle Phase, the gale stirred up by Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's appearance alone suppressed it, preventing it from rising into the air and pinning it firmly to the ground, its flames flickering as if they were about to be extinguished.
Finally, Hayato searched for another card from his Deck.
[Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion][ATK 2600 → 5200]
"5200 ATK! With this, it completely exceeds Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys's ATK!"
Honda said excitedly, and Joey Wheeler added, "Not only that, but there's also that combo with Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion and Spiral Spear Strike. He's definitely going to win, I don't even know how Hayato could lose!"
Compared to the two who were setting up massive flags for Hayato, Marik ranted, "Brother-in-law really isn't holding back at all. He summoned a powerful monster with 5200 ATK in one go, with piercing damage and two attacks. Doesn't he plan on going easy on Father at all? Even I can tell Father seems to be targeting Brother-in-law a bit."
"Perhaps because in Duel Monsters, going all out without holding back is the best respect for your opponent?" Yugi smiled, glancing at Hayato, but thinking to himself, 'However, is Hayato really not holding back?'
Looking at a meaning unknown card in his Hand, Hayato didn't activate it, simply playing the Spiral Spear Strike he had just searched. "Activate the Continuous Spell Card Spiral Spear Strike, then enter my Battle Phase."
"I attack Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys with Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion."
Pointing to Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, whose effect was negated, Hayato said, "Although the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys in front of me is in Attack Position with a higher value, the battle position of the monster battling Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion is not decided by you, but by me."
"When Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion declares an attack on an opponent's monster, I can activate its effect: Change that opponent's monster's battle position!"
"Now go, Gaia, the perfect cavalry charge!"
Flames and gale coiled around Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's lance in a spiral. Riding the flying dragon into the sky, it swooped down towards Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys on Geb's field under Hayato's order, just like the opponent's attack on Little Roadrunner before!
Although it wanted to counterattack, under the suppression of the airflow stirred up by Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's attack, Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys couldn't gather its flame attack at all, only barely managing to curl its wings to protect itself as much as possible.
[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys][ATK 2400 → DEF 1600]
The lance pierced towards the golden wings, but failed to leave even the slightest trace. Instead, Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys seized the opportunity to counterattack, a close-range burst of flames fiercely blasting Gaia back!
[Hayato: 6000 → 5600 LP]
"Heh, just like I said before, reckless and foolish. Attacking without even confirming my set card, impulsive and crude." Geb's tone was clearly somewhat pleased as he watched Hayato's Life Points decrease.
And after taking 400 points of difference damage, Hayato raised an eyebrow and said helplessly, "What a pity, I thought I could defeat you in one go this turn. As expected, the duel won't end that easily."
"However, my Life Points aren't something you can just deduct casually. When I take battle damage, I discard one card from my hand and activate my set card in the Spell/Trap Zone, Damage Condenser!"
"I Special Summon one monster from my Deck with ATK less than or equal to the damage taken, in Face-Up Attack Position!"
Hearing this, Geb didn't pay much attention to the monster Hayato was about to Summon. "Just now, because of Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, you only took 400 points of battle damage. A monster with a maximum of 400 ATK, isn't that just a Small Fry?"
Under Geb's disdainful gaze, a pitch-black space tunnel opened in front of Hayato, and the figure of a monster appeared from within. When they saw the outline of that monster, Yugi and the others couldn't help but widen their eyes.
"Hehehe, don't blink, this is the last monster you'll ever see!" Taking the card searched by his Duel Disk, Hayato slammed that monster onto the Duel Disk. "Come forth!"
"Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca!"
