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"Inferno Unrivaled Bursting Wave Cannon!"
Under Hayato's command, **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** raised its hand and condensed a ball of energy. After a brief charge, it launched it forward, attacking **[Blade Fly]** on Johan's Field.
[Blade Fly] [ATK 1100]
[Bipolar Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000]
"Under this attack, your Life Points are like a flickering candle!" Feeling that victory was already in his hand, Hayato even got carried away, speaking the death lines of a Small Fry.
Without a doubt, the result of this attack hitting would only be Johan's remaining 600 Life Points being completely cleared by 1900 points of battle damage. However, Johan didn't choose to give up, but resolutely activated the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone.
"If you give up, the Duel ends early. Teacher told me that." Johan pressed the Activate Set Card button and said calmly, "If Mr. Hayato, you used a monster with an ATK of 1400 or more, but also 2300 or less, to attack the **[Dream Cicada - Sleepy]** on my field, which has lower ATK, even if I used this card, it would be useless."
"But, I waited for the possibility of victory!"
"Trap Card Activate, **[Magic Cylinder]**!" Johan waved his hand forward. Simultaneously, as his Set Card on the Back Row opened, two cylinders engraved with colorful patterns appeared in front of **[Blade Fly]**. Their openings pointed towards **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, which was declaring an attack.
"Na- Nani!?"
Hayato's eyes widened. He was not unfamiliar with this card Johan used; after all, the one who liked using this card the most was Yugi, who was currently watching the Duel. "It's **[Magic Cylinder]**, which, when the opponent's monster declares an attack, targets that monster to negate its attack and inflict damage to the opponent's Life Points equal to that monster's ATK value!?"
"Under the effect of **[Magic Cylinder]**, **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]'s** attack will be negated, and its ATK value will be transformed into effect damage and returned." Johan pointed at **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** in the air. "Accept it, **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, the twenty-centimeter radius **[Magic Cylinder]**!"
Hayato could no longer call off **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]'s** attack. He could only watch helplessly as it launched the attack from its hand, only for it to be completely absorbed by one of the **[Magic Cylinder]**s blocking the way in front of **[Blade Fly]**. The other **[Magic Cylinder]**, magically linked, aimed at Hayato, bypassed **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, and released the absorbed attack back exactly as it was!
The attack that should have ended Johan's Duel now landed on Hayato!
"I cannot accept this!" Amidst Hayato's excited voice, the attack returned by **[Magic Cylinder]** hit!
"Boom!"
Watching the spot where Hayato was located become obscured by the smoke of the explosion, Johan, who was confident in his counter but lacked confidence in whether such an attack could defeat Hayato, subconsciously muttered to himself, "Did it succeed?"
The smoke quickly dispersed, and Hayato's figure reappeared before Johan's eyes. No matter how he looked at it, the effect of **[Magic Cylinder]** should have successfully taken effect, but Johan discovered that Hayato still had Life Points remaining.
"Wait," Suddenly, Johan felt something was off again. After scanning Hayato's field, he suddenly discovered that the **[Earth Spider]**, which had been transferred to Hayato's field by the effect of **[Gigantic Throw]** earlier, had unaccountably disappeared. "**[Earth Spider]**, it disappeared?"
"Quick-Play Spell Card, **[Mystical Refpanel]**. This card is very useful." Facing the confused Johan, Hayato revealed a card, tapping its side with his finger. "Rather than letting your **[Earth Spider]** disappear because the Duel ended, I might as well stir-fry it and eat it. After all, I'm kind-hearted and can't stand to see other people's monsters suffer."
"Chaining to the effect of **[Magic Cylinder]**, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **[Mystical Refpanel]** from my hand. I Tribute **[Earth Spider]** and then gain Life Points equal to its DEF value."
[Hayato: 2300→3800→800LP]
"As expected, Mr. Hayato, you're not so easily defeated." Seeing that his last counter also failed to defeat Hayato, Johan said regretfully, "However, at least I survived the attack from **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, the sole monster on your field that could attack..."
But Johan only saw the meaningless smile on Hayato's face, which made him feel a bit uncertain again, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Uh, I survived, right?"
"Johan, Rafael probably didn't have time to tell you something," Hayato drew the **[Double or Nothing!]** card from his hand and placed it in the Spell & Trap Zone. "That is, whether it's **[Magic Cylinder]** or **[Absorb Shield]** or whatever, it's best not to use these kinds of 'attack negation' cards against me."
"Because **[Magic Cylinder]** negated **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]'s** attack, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **[Double or Nothing!]** from my hand. This gives **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, whose attack was negated, a second attack opportunity, and its ATK is doubled only during that Damage Step!"
With a wave of his hand, Hayato ordered, "It's a pity, the final winner isn't you, Johan, but me, Hayato Kobayashi! In the name of God, I bestow the final judgment upon you! **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** performs its second attack on **[Blade Fly]**!"
[Bipolar Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000→6000]
**[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** attacked once more, and its power was doubled again on top of its already high attack power of 3000 points. **[Blade Fly]**, with only 1100 ATK, was easily destroyed without any resistance, and the excess battle damage instantly cleared Johan's Life Points!
[Johan: 600LP→0]
Although he had been defeated in the Duel, there was nothing for Johan to be happy about as the losing side. However, the moment his Life Points truly hit zero, a relieved expression appeared on Johan's face.
"Ya☆ta☆~ That was truly an interesting Duel." Hayato looked at **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** returning to his field and patted its shoulder as a sign of encouragement. **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** also seemed to have awakened some self-awareness. Looking at the unused **[Psychic Shockwave]** in Hayato's hand, it sighed and disappeared.
"Yes, it was indeed a very interesting Duel. Thank you very much for your guidance, Mr. Hayato." Johan also said with a smile, but still felt a bit of pity. "It seems I disappointed Teacher and didn't pass Mr. Pegasus's test. Wanting to defeat Mr. Hayato is simply too difficult; at least for me and my cards right now, it's a bit too distant."
However, what surprised Johan was that Pegasus, who was standing nearby, said, "No, defeating Hayato boy is something that wasn't very possible to begin with, Johan boy. Did you misunderstand something? The key point in this Duel was whether Johan boy could show the resolve that would make me impressed."
"Eh? Is that how it is?" Johan was stunned for a moment and looked at Rafael beside him.
Rafael also sighed. "In some areas, you always show awkward dullness and foolishness. You still need training, Johnny."
"You can easily understand the difficult effects of Duel Monsters, but it seems your comprehension ability still has a lot of room for improvement." Hayato spread his hand. "What determines whether Pegasus gives you the cards is whether your own talent can satisfy him. As long as you get recognition, that's enough, just like a Pokemon Dojo."
"No, that last analogy is redundant. Be careful not to get sued, Brother-in-law."
Chapter 850: So Strong, Too Strong
"Inferno Unrivaled Bursting Wave Cannon!"
Under Hayato's command, **Abominable Unchained Soul** raised its hand and condensed a ball of energy. After a brief charge, it launched it forward, attacking **Bladefly** on Johan's Field.
[Bladefly] [ATK 1100]
[Abominable Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000]
"Under this attack, your Life Points are like a flickering candle!" Feeling that victory was already in his hand, Hayato even got carried away, speaking the death lines of a Small Fry.
Without a doubt, the result of this attack hitting would only be Johan's remaining 600 Life Points being completely cleared by 1900 points of battle damage. However, Johan didn't choose to give up, but resolutely activated the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone.
"If you give up, the Duel ends early. Teacher told me that." Johan pressed the Activate Set Card button and said calmly, "If Mr. Hayato, you used a monster with an ATK of 1400 or more, but also 2300 or less, to attack the **Dream Cicada - Swimin'min** on my field, which has lower ATK, even if I used this card, it would be useless."
"But, I waited for the possibility of victory!"
"Trap Card Activate, **Magic Cylinder**!" Johan waved his hand forward. Simultaneously, as his Set Card on the Back Row opened, two cylinders engraved with colorful patterns appeared in front of **Bladefly**. Their openings pointed towards **Abominable Unchained Soul**, which was declaring an attack.
"Na- Nani!?"
Hayato's eyes widened. He was not unfamiliar with this card Johan used; after all, the one who liked using this card the most was Yugi, who was currently watching the Duel. "It's **Magic Cylinder**, which, when the opponent's monster declares an attack, targets that monster to negate its attack and inflict damage to the opponent's Life Points equal to that monster's ATK value!?"
"Under the effect of **Magic Cylinder**, **Abominable Unchained Soul's** attack will be negated, and its ATK value will be transformed into effect damage and returned." Johan pointed at **Abominable Unchained Soul** in the air. "Accept it, **Abominable Unchained Soul**, the twenty-centimeter radius **Magic Cylinder**!"
Hayato could no longer call off **Abominable Unchained Soul's** attack. He could only watch helplessly as it launched the attack from its hand, only for it to be completely absorbed by one of the **Magic Cylinder**s blocking the way in front of **Bladefly**. The other **Magic Cylinder**, magically linked, aimed at Hayato, bypassed **Abominable Unchained Soul**, and released the absorbed attack back exactly as it was!
The attack that should have ended Johan's Duel now landed on Hayato!
"I cannot accept this!" Amidst Hayato's excited voice, the attack returned by **Magic Cylinder** hit!
"Boom!"
Watching the spot where Hayato was located become obscured by the smoke of the explosion, Johan, who was confident in his counter but lacked confidence in whether such an attack could defeat Hayato, subconsciously muttered to himself, "Did it succeed?"
The smoke quickly dispersed, and Hayato's figure reappeared before Johan's eyes. No matter how he looked at it, the effect of **Magic Cylinder** should have successfully taken effect, but Johan discovered that Hayato still had Life Points remaining.
"Wait," Suddenly, Johan felt something was off again. After scanning Hayato's field, he suddenly discovered that the **Earth Spider**, which had been transferred to Hayato's field by the effect of **Giant Throw**, earlier, had unaccountably disappeared. "**Earth Spider**, it disappeared?"
"Quick-Play Spell Card, **Mystical Refpanel**. This card is very useful." Facing the confused Johan, Hayato revealed a card, tapping its side with his finger. "Rather than letting your **Earth Spider** disappear because the Duel ended, I might as well stir-fry it and eat it. After all, I'm kind-hearted and can't stand to see other people's monsters suffer."
"Chaining to the effect of **Magic Cylinder**, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **Mystical Refpanel** from my hand. I Tribute **Earth Spider** and then gain Life Points equal to its DEF value."
[Hayato: 2300→3800→800LP]
"As expected, Mr. Hayato, you're not so easily defeated." Seeing that his last counter also failed to defeat Hayato, Johan said regretfully, "However, at least I survived the attack from **Abominable Unchained Soul**, the sole monster on your field that could attack..."
But Johan only saw the meaningless smile on Hayato's face, which made him feel a bit uncertain again, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Uh, I survived, right?"
"Johan, Rafael probably didn't have time to tell you something," Hayato drew the **Double or Nothing!** card from his hand and placed it in the Spell & Trap Zone. "That is, whether it's **Magic Cylinder** or **Absorb Shield** or whatever, it's best not to use these kinds of 'attack negation' cards against me."
"Because **Magic Cylinder** negated **Abominable Unchained Soul's** attack, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **Double or Nothing!** from my hand. This gives **Abominable Unchained Soul**, whose attack was negated, a second attack opportunity, and its ATK is doubled only during that Damage Step!"
With a wave of his hand, Hayato ordered, "It's a pity, the final winner isn't you, Johan, but me, Hayato Kobayashi! In the name of God, I bestow the final judgment upon you! **Abominable Unchained Soul** performs its second attack on **Bladefly**!"
[Abominable Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000→6000]
**Abominable Unchained Soul** attacked once more, and its power was doubled again on top of its already high attack power of 3000 points. **Bladefly**, with only 1100 ATK, was easily destroyed without any resistance, and the excess battle damage instantly cleared Johan's Life Points!
[Johan: 600LP→0]
Although he had been defeated in the Duel, there was nothing for Johan to be happy about as the losing side. However, the moment his Life Points truly hit zero, a relieved expression appeared on Johan's face.
"Ya☆ta☆~ That was truly an interesting Duel." Hayato looked at **Abominable Unchained Soul** returning to his field and patted its shoulder as a sign of encouragement. **Abominable Unchained Soul** also seemed to have awakened some self-awareness. Looking at the unused **Ectoplasmer** in Hayato's hand, it sighed and disappeared.
"Yes, it was indeed a very interesting Duel. Thank you very much for your guidance, Mr. Hayato." Johan also said with a smile, but still felt a bit of pity. "It seems I disappointed Teacher and didn't pass Mr. Pegasus's test. Wanting to defeat Mr. Hayato is simply too difficult; at least for me and my cards right now, it's a bit too distant."
However, what surprised Johan was that Pegasus, who was standing nearby, said, "No, defeating Hayato boy is something that wasn't very possible to begin with, Johan boy. Did you misunderstand something? The key point in this Duel was whether Johan boy could show the resolve that would make me impressed."
"Eh? Is that how it is?" Johan was stunned for a moment and looked at Rafael beside him.
Rafael also sighed. "In some areas, you always show awkward dullness and foolishness. You still need training, Johnny."
"You can easily understand the difficult effects of Duel Monsters, but it seems your comprehension ability still has a lot of room for improvement." Hayato spread his hand. "What determines whether Pegasus gives you the cards is whether your own talent can satisfy him. As long as you get recognition, that's enough, just like a Pokemon Dojo."
"No, that last analogy is redundant. Be careful not to get sued, Brother-in-law."
(End of Chapter)
Under Hayato's command, **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** raised its hand and condensed a ball of energy. After a brief charge, it launched it forward, attacking **[Blade Fly]** on Johan's Field.
[Blade Fly] [ATK 1100]
[Bipolar Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000]
"Under this attack, your Life Points are like a flickering candle!" Feeling that victory was already in his hand, Hayato even got carried away, speaking the death lines of a Small Fry.
Without a doubt, the result of this attack hitting would only be Johan's remaining 600 Life Points being completely cleared by 1900 points of battle damage. However, Johan didn't choose to give up, but resolutely activated the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone.
"If you give up, the Duel ends early. Teacher told me that." Johan pressed the Activate Set Card button and said calmly, "If Mr. Hayato, you used a monster with an ATK of 1400 or more, but also 2300 or less, to attack the **[Dream Cicada - Sleepy]** on my field, which has lower ATK, even if I used this card, it would be useless."
"But, I waited for the possibility of victory!"
"Trap Card Activate, **[Magic Cylinder]**!" Johan waved his hand forward. Simultaneously, as his Set Card on the Back Row opened, two cylinders engraved with colorful patterns appeared in front of **[Blade Fly]**. Their openings pointed towards **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, which was declaring an attack.
"Na- Nani!?"
Hayato's eyes widened. He was not unfamiliar with this card Johan used; after all, the one who liked using this card the most was Yugi, who was currently watching the Duel. "It's **[Magic Cylinder]**, which, when the opponent's monster declares an attack, targets that monster to negate its attack and inflict damage to the opponent's Life Points equal to that monster's ATK value!?"
"Under the effect of **[Magic Cylinder]**, **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]'s** attack will be negated, and its ATK value will be transformed into effect damage and returned." Johan pointed at **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** in the air. "Accept it, **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, the twenty-centimeter radius **[Magic Cylinder]**!"
Hayato could no longer call off **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]'s** attack. He could only watch helplessly as it launched the attack from its hand, only for it to be completely absorbed by one of the **[Magic Cylinder]**s blocking the way in front of **[Blade Fly]**. The other **[Magic Cylinder]**, magically linked, aimed at Hayato, bypassed **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, and released the absorbed attack back exactly as it was!
The attack that should have ended Johan's Duel now landed on Hayato!
"I cannot accept this!" Amidst Hayato's excited voice, the attack returned by **[Magic Cylinder]** hit!
"Boom!"
Watching the spot where Hayato was located become obscured by the smoke of the explosion, Johan, who was confident in his counter but lacked confidence in whether such an attack could defeat Hayato, subconsciously muttered to himself, "Did it succeed?"
The smoke quickly dispersed, and Hayato's figure reappeared before Johan's eyes. No matter how he looked at it, the effect of **[Magic Cylinder]** should have successfully taken effect, but Johan discovered that Hayato still had Life Points remaining.
"Wait," Suddenly, Johan felt something was off again. After scanning Hayato's field, he suddenly discovered that the **[Earth Spider]**, which had been transferred to Hayato's field by the effect of **[Gigantic Throw]** earlier, had unaccountably disappeared. "**[Earth Spider]**, it disappeared?"
"Quick-Play Spell Card, **[Mystical Refpanel]**. This card is very useful." Facing the confused Johan, Hayato revealed a card, tapping its side with his finger. "Rather than letting your **[Earth Spider]** disappear because the Duel ended, I might as well stir-fry it and eat it. After all, I'm kind-hearted and can't stand to see other people's monsters suffer."
"Chaining to the effect of **[Magic Cylinder]**, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **[Mystical Refpanel]** from my hand. I Tribute **[Earth Spider]** and then gain Life Points equal to its DEF value."
[Hayato: 2300→3800→800LP]
"As expected, Mr. Hayato, you're not so easily defeated." Seeing that his last counter also failed to defeat Hayato, Johan said regretfully, "However, at least I survived the attack from **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, the sole monster on your field that could attack..."
But Johan only saw the meaningless smile on Hayato's face, which made him feel a bit uncertain again, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Uh, I survived, right?"
"Johan, Rafael probably didn't have time to tell you something," Hayato drew the **[Double or Nothing!]** card from his hand and placed it in the Spell & Trap Zone. "That is, whether it's **[Magic Cylinder]** or **[Absorb Shield]** or whatever, it's best not to use these kinds of 'attack negation' cards against me."
"Because **[Magic Cylinder]** negated **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]'s** attack, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **[Double or Nothing!]** from my hand. This gives **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]**, whose attack was negated, a second attack opportunity, and its ATK is doubled only during that Damage Step!"
With a wave of his hand, Hayato ordered, "It's a pity, the final winner isn't you, Johan, but me, Hayato Kobayashi! In the name of God, I bestow the final judgment upon you! **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** performs its second attack on **[Blade Fly]**!"
[Bipolar Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000→6000]
**[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** attacked once more, and its power was doubled again on top of its already high attack power of 3000 points. **[Blade Fly]**, with only 1100 ATK, was easily destroyed without any resistance, and the excess battle damage instantly cleared Johan's Life Points!
[Johan: 600LP→0]
Although he had been defeated in the Duel, there was nothing for Johan to be happy about as the losing side. However, the moment his Life Points truly hit zero, a relieved expression appeared on Johan's face.
"Ya☆ta☆~ That was truly an interesting Duel." Hayato looked at **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** returning to his field and patted its shoulder as a sign of encouragement. **[Bipolar Unchained Soul]** also seemed to have awakened some self-awareness. Looking at the unused **[Psychic Shockwave]** in Hayato's hand, it sighed and disappeared.
"Yes, it was indeed a very interesting Duel. Thank you very much for your guidance, Mr. Hayato." Johan also said with a smile, but still felt a bit of pity. "It seems I disappointed Teacher and didn't pass Mr. Pegasus's test. Wanting to defeat Mr. Hayato is simply too difficult; at least for me and my cards right now, it's a bit too distant."
However, what surprised Johan was that Pegasus, who was standing nearby, said, "No, defeating Hayato boy is something that wasn't very possible to begin with, Johan boy. Did you misunderstand something? The key point in this Duel was whether Johan boy could show the resolve that would make me impressed."
"Eh? Is that how it is?" Johan was stunned for a moment and looked at Rafael beside him.
Rafael also sighed. "In some areas, you always show awkward dullness and foolishness. You still need training, Johnny."
"You can easily understand the difficult effects of Duel Monsters, but it seems your comprehension ability still has a lot of room for improvement." Hayato spread his hand. "What determines whether Pegasus gives you the cards is whether your own talent can satisfy him. As long as you get recognition, that's enough, just like a Pokemon Dojo."
"No, that last analogy is redundant. Be careful not to get sued, Brother-in-law."
Chapter 850: So Strong, Too Strong
"Inferno Unrivaled Bursting Wave Cannon!"
Under Hayato's command, **Abominable Unchained Soul** raised its hand and condensed a ball of energy. After a brief charge, it launched it forward, attacking **Bladefly** on Johan's Field.
[Bladefly] [ATK 1100]
[Abominable Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000]
"Under this attack, your Life Points are like a flickering candle!" Feeling that victory was already in his hand, Hayato even got carried away, speaking the death lines of a Small Fry.
Without a doubt, the result of this attack hitting would only be Johan's remaining 600 Life Points being completely cleared by 1900 points of battle damage. However, Johan didn't choose to give up, but resolutely activated the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone.
"If you give up, the Duel ends early. Teacher told me that." Johan pressed the Activate Set Card button and said calmly, "If Mr. Hayato, you used a monster with an ATK of 1400 or more, but also 2300 or less, to attack the **Dream Cicada - Swimin'min** on my field, which has lower ATK, even if I used this card, it would be useless."
"But, I waited for the possibility of victory!"
"Trap Card Activate, **Magic Cylinder**!" Johan waved his hand forward. Simultaneously, as his Set Card on the Back Row opened, two cylinders engraved with colorful patterns appeared in front of **Bladefly**. Their openings pointed towards **Abominable Unchained Soul**, which was declaring an attack.
"Na- Nani!?"
Hayato's eyes widened. He was not unfamiliar with this card Johan used; after all, the one who liked using this card the most was Yugi, who was currently watching the Duel. "It's **Magic Cylinder**, which, when the opponent's monster declares an attack, targets that monster to negate its attack and inflict damage to the opponent's Life Points equal to that monster's ATK value!?"
"Under the effect of **Magic Cylinder**, **Abominable Unchained Soul's** attack will be negated, and its ATK value will be transformed into effect damage and returned." Johan pointed at **Abominable Unchained Soul** in the air. "Accept it, **Abominable Unchained Soul**, the twenty-centimeter radius **Magic Cylinder**!"
Hayato could no longer call off **Abominable Unchained Soul's** attack. He could only watch helplessly as it launched the attack from its hand, only for it to be completely absorbed by one of the **Magic Cylinder**s blocking the way in front of **Bladefly**. The other **Magic Cylinder**, magically linked, aimed at Hayato, bypassed **Abominable Unchained Soul**, and released the absorbed attack back exactly as it was!
The attack that should have ended Johan's Duel now landed on Hayato!
"I cannot accept this!" Amidst Hayato's excited voice, the attack returned by **Magic Cylinder** hit!
"Boom!"
Watching the spot where Hayato was located become obscured by the smoke of the explosion, Johan, who was confident in his counter but lacked confidence in whether such an attack could defeat Hayato, subconsciously muttered to himself, "Did it succeed?"
The smoke quickly dispersed, and Hayato's figure reappeared before Johan's eyes. No matter how he looked at it, the effect of **Magic Cylinder** should have successfully taken effect, but Johan discovered that Hayato still had Life Points remaining.
"Wait," Suddenly, Johan felt something was off again. After scanning Hayato's field, he suddenly discovered that the **Earth Spider**, which had been transferred to Hayato's field by the effect of **Giant Throw**, earlier, had unaccountably disappeared. "**Earth Spider**, it disappeared?"
"Quick-Play Spell Card, **Mystical Refpanel**. This card is very useful." Facing the confused Johan, Hayato revealed a card, tapping its side with his finger. "Rather than letting your **Earth Spider** disappear because the Duel ended, I might as well stir-fry it and eat it. After all, I'm kind-hearted and can't stand to see other people's monsters suffer."
"Chaining to the effect of **Magic Cylinder**, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **Mystical Refpanel** from my hand. I Tribute **Earth Spider** and then gain Life Points equal to its DEF value."
[Hayato: 2300→3800→800LP]
"As expected, Mr. Hayato, you're not so easily defeated." Seeing that his last counter also failed to defeat Hayato, Johan said regretfully, "However, at least I survived the attack from **Abominable Unchained Soul**, the sole monster on your field that could attack..."
But Johan only saw the meaningless smile on Hayato's face, which made him feel a bit uncertain again, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Uh, I survived, right?"
"Johan, Rafael probably didn't have time to tell you something," Hayato drew the **Double or Nothing!** card from his hand and placed it in the Spell & Trap Zone. "That is, whether it's **Magic Cylinder** or **Absorb Shield** or whatever, it's best not to use these kinds of 'attack negation' cards against me."
"Because **Magic Cylinder** negated **Abominable Unchained Soul's** attack, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card **Double or Nothing!** from my hand. This gives **Abominable Unchained Soul**, whose attack was negated, a second attack opportunity, and its ATK is doubled only during that Damage Step!"
With a wave of his hand, Hayato ordered, "It's a pity, the final winner isn't you, Johan, but me, Hayato Kobayashi! In the name of God, I bestow the final judgment upon you! **Abominable Unchained Soul** performs its second attack on **Bladefly**!"
[Abominable Unchained Soul] [ATK 3000→6000]
**Abominable Unchained Soul** attacked once more, and its power was doubled again on top of its already high attack power of 3000 points. **Bladefly**, with only 1100 ATK, was easily destroyed without any resistance, and the excess battle damage instantly cleared Johan's Life Points!
[Johan: 600LP→0]
Although he had been defeated in the Duel, there was nothing for Johan to be happy about as the losing side. However, the moment his Life Points truly hit zero, a relieved expression appeared on Johan's face.
"Ya☆ta☆~ That was truly an interesting Duel." Hayato looked at **Abominable Unchained Soul** returning to his field and patted its shoulder as a sign of encouragement. **Abominable Unchained Soul** also seemed to have awakened some self-awareness. Looking at the unused **Ectoplasmer** in Hayato's hand, it sighed and disappeared.
"Yes, it was indeed a very interesting Duel. Thank you very much for your guidance, Mr. Hayato." Johan also said with a smile, but still felt a bit of pity. "It seems I disappointed Teacher and didn't pass Mr. Pegasus's test. Wanting to defeat Mr. Hayato is simply too difficult; at least for me and my cards right now, it's a bit too distant."
However, what surprised Johan was that Pegasus, who was standing nearby, said, "No, defeating Hayato boy is something that wasn't very possible to begin with, Johan boy. Did you misunderstand something? The key point in this Duel was whether Johan boy could show the resolve that would make me impressed."
"Eh? Is that how it is?" Johan was stunned for a moment and looked at Rafael beside him.
Rafael also sighed. "In some areas, you always show awkward dullness and foolishness. You still need training, Johnny."
"You can easily understand the difficult effects of Duel Monsters, but it seems your comprehension ability still has a lot of room for improvement." Hayato spread his hand. "What determines whether Pegasus gives you the cards is whether your own talent can satisfy him. As long as you get recognition, that's enough, just like a Pokemon Dojo."
"No, that last analogy is redundant. Be careful not to get sued, Brother-in-law."
(End of Chapter)
