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Chapter 864: As Punishment for Being My Enemy, I Will Sever Your Hope

"Activate Set Card, Sakuretsu Armor!"

On Ryo Marufuji's Spell/Trap Zone, corresponding to the Attack Declaration of **God of Despair - Antihope**, he flipped over the Trap Card. "Activate when the opponent's monster declares an Attack! Destroy that attacking monster!"

Although the ATK of **God of Despair - Antihope** did surprise Ryo Marufuji a little, an ATK of just 5000 was not beyond the reach of "Cyber Style".

While he hadn't Drawn Cards like **Limiter Removal**—if he had, he would have used it last Turn to Boost **Cyber End Dragon** and finish Sho Marufuji in one Turn—as long as he could survive until his own Turn, he had plenty of ways to Counterattack and Defeat **God of Despair - Antihope**.

Ryo Marufuji believed this was also a kind of Confidence. Although Mr. Hayato said that **Sakuretsu Armor** had a Curse and couldn't be used at all, how could something like that be true? He must have been fooling me. I don't believe it, and I'm going to use **Sakuretsu Armor** to Destroy this Monster. Next Turn, I'll give my Younger Brother a little "Cyber Style" shock.

However—

"Sakuretsu Armor? Muda Muda!" Sho Marufuji raised his Duel Disk, and a Card was spit out from his Tomb. "Once during the Battle Step when **God of Despair - Antihope** battles, Banish a Level 1☆ Monster from my Tomb to Activate!"

"A Level 1☆ Monster?" Ryo Marufuji was startled when he saw the 1☆ Monster Sho Marufuji took from his Tomb—**Kiteroid**. "Is that Card... the Card that was Sent to the Tomb back at **Giant Roid City**?"

"Until the end of the Damage Step, **God of Despair - Antihope** is unaffected by other Card Effects and cannot be Battle Destroyed!" Putting **Kiteroid** into his Pocket, Sho Marufuji said Proudly, "It's not a Monster, it's a God!"

Ryo Marufuji widened his eyes, watching the Power of the **Sakuretsu Armor** he Activated wrap around **God of Despair - Antihope**, yet completely failing to affect it. **God of Despair - Antihope** merely casually raised a hand to Break Through **Sakuretsu Armor** and Attack **Cyber End Dragon**!

This Card actually has a Curse?! But even though it failed, 1000 Points, I can withstand it.

Watching **Cyber End Dragon**'s Resistance be instantly destroyed, and the Aftermath of the Attack about to fall upon him, Ryo Marufuji crossed his arms in front of him in a defensive posture. However, what he didn't expect was that with the appearance of **God of Despair - Antihope**, this Duel had unknowingly turned into a Shadow Game. Even just 1000 Battle Damage was something he couldn't bear.

"Hmph, hmph, Ugh, ahhhhhh!" As **God of Despair - Antihope**'s Attack Absorbed **Cyber End Dragon** and annihilated it, it also covered Ryo Marufuji's entire body. Under the Pain that went Deep into the Soul, Ryo Marufuji couldn't bear it and let out a Wail.

"Boom!"

**Cyber End Dragon** exploded with a roar under **God of Despair - Antihope**'s Attack, kicking up Smoke. **God of Despair - Antihope**'s Attack also stopped at this moment and returned behind Sho Marufuji, looking down upon Ryo Marufuji's Field, which had fallen silent.

"Ya☆ta☆ze! I did it, I Broke Through **Cyber End Dragon**, I Defeated Ryo Marufuji!" Hearing Ryo Marufuji's Wail, Sho Marufuji's Face showed no other Emotion, only genuine joy. Proudly, he looked at Ryo Marufuji's Field covered in Smoke. "I did it, under the Power of a God, I did it!"

"You've been Surpassed, even your strongest Ace Card has been Defeated. Ryo Marufuji, how do you feel now, how do you feel?"

"Hahahaha!"

Clutching the last Card in his Hand, Sho Marufuji laughed wildly.

Just then, a Voice rang out from within the Smoke, Answering him, "How do I feel specifically? Hmm, what a weak God."

Sho Marufuji's laughter froze, because he could tell that Voice wasn't Ryo Marufuji's.

In the gradually dissipating Smoke, Ryo Marufuji's Figure gradually emerged, but he was unconscious, being supported so he wouldn't Fall, and the Duel Disk on his Wrist was being removed. And the person removing Ryo Marufuji's Duel Disk and putting it on his own wrist, the one Answering Sho Marufuji, was Hayato, who had suddenly run into the Duel Field at some point?

"Huh? When did Hayato run over there? Wasn't he standing here just now?" The Instant he saw clearly what was happening on the Field, Tristan was also startled. He looked towards the empty spot beside him where Hayato had been, and asked Marik, "Did you see when your Brother-in-law ran in?"

"I don't know~"

"Don't ask. If you ask, it's the once-in-a-lifetime Teleportation of us Kobayashi Family, who have always been Gentleman." Hayato said casually. He glanced at Ryo Marufuji, whom he was supporting. "Sorry, Kid, I need to figure out what that guy opposite me is. There's no more time for you to continue your lesson with your younger brother. You can continue teaching him after I take that card of his."

"However, is it because this is your first time experiencing the Impact of the Shadow Game, and the stimulation was too great, so you've fainted and can't hear me?" Hayato put Ryo Marufuji's Deck back into the Card Box on his Waist, and called out to Marik in the distance, "Three-year-old, come over and help take him away!"

"Who's a Three-year-old?!" Marik had reason to suspect Hayato was retaliating for him calling him Brother-in-law every day. Muttering "At least I'm six," he still obediently trotted over and took the unconscious Ryo Marufuji away.

"You are, Hayato Kobayashi?" Even though Hayato up until now was still using Millennium Rod's Thought Misdirection on others, making ordinary people unable to associate him with "Duel King Hayato Kobayashi", when he saw him, Sho Marufuji immediately recognized him. "You, are you trying to stop this important Duel?!"

"Damn it, unforgivable!"

"It should be common sense to add Pegasus's name after saying unforgivable, right?" Hayato calmly looked at the angry Sho Marufuji. He took out his Deck from the Card Box on his Waist and put it into his Duel Disk, then said, "Also, aren't my actions obvious? I'm just substituting for Ryo Marufuji and taking over this Duel."

"Why should I Duel you?" Sho Marufuji looked warily at Hayato. Although he had just surpassed his long-standing Goal, the High Mountain that blocked all the Radiance shining on him—Ryo Marufuji—this made Sho Marufuji a little overconfident, but he wasn't so arrogant as to think he would be Hayato Kobayashi's Opponent. "As an adult, you're using Powerful Cards like the **Three Egyptian Gods**. How could I possibly be your Opponent!"

"You're the Duel King, yet you're bullying a child. You're truly Despicable!"

"Powerful Cards? So that's it, you actually think that in Duel Monsters, having Powerful Cards is enough to decide the outcome? If that's the case, don't you also have a Powerful Monster on your Field?" Hayato raised an eyebrow and said casually, "But don't worry, although I changed Decks, what I'm using is also a 'Pure Cyber Style' Deck, not much different from Ryo Marufuji's Deck."

"Also 'Cyber Style'?" Hearing Hayato's words, not understanding what Hayato meant by "Pure Cyber Style", Sho Marufuji naively believed him. He turned and glanced at the **God of Despair - Antihope** behind him. With the Invincible **God of Despair - Antihope** here, since you're using the same "Cyber Style" Deck, then even the Duel King couldn't possibly be my Opponent.

Although the Duel wasn't over, the recent Battle had completely proven that under the boost of **God of Despair - Antihope**'s Power, he had far surpassed Ryo Marufuji, whom he had always considered his Goal. Then he should also seize the Opportunity to climb towards a higher Peak. If I Defeat Duel King Hayato Kobayashi here, won't I be the next Duel King?

"Since that's the case, I accept it. But as the condition for taking over Ryo Marufuji's Field, you must accept the Rules of an intrusion duel where you deduct 2000 Life Points."

Hayato shrugged. "Life Points? As long as they don't reach zero, they're infinite."

[Ryo Marufuji → Hayato: 4000 → 3000 → 1000LP]

Seeing the change in numbers on the Duel Disk Hayato put on, Sho Marufuji also Set the last Card in his Hand. "Because of **God of Despair - Antihope**'s Effect, all Monsters on my Field other than it cannot attack. So you got lucky and survived, Hayato Kobayashi. Set a Card, End Turn."

[Sho Marufuji: 500LP, Hand 0]

[**God of Despair - Antihope**] [ATK5000]

[**Super Vehicroid - Stealth Union**] [ATK3600]

[Set Card]

'With **God of Despair - Antihope**'s Existence, even Duel King Hayato Kobayashi, without legendary **Three Egyptian Gods** or similar Cards, it's impossible to harm me. And when it's my Turn, **God of Despair - Antihope** will once again display its Invincible Power and secure the Victory for me!'

"Although it Looks Like you're Cornered, it doesn't matter, because as long as you Believe in the Deck, the Deck will definitely give you a powerful card in response." Smiling, as he placed his finger on the shuffled Deck, Hayato raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at Sho Marufuji. "Heh heh, I feel it. A good Card is right on Top of my Deck."

Hayato's Expression made Sho Marufuji frown, and he couldn't help but think: 'He saw the Invincible **God of Despair - Antihope**, yet he can still show such a relaxed Expression? Does he think he can Draw a 'God' level Powerful Monster? Damn it, it's just some Powerful Cards, what's so great about that? Even if he Draws a 'God', can he even Summon it?'

'But what if? What if Hayato Kobayashi can really rely on the one card Ryo Marufuji left in his Hand to Summon a 'God'?' Sho Marufuji clenched his teeth, looking at Hayato Kobayashi, who had a confident smile on his Face. 'Although I Believe **God of Despair - Antihope** is Invincible, but, but...'

'I won't miss such a good Opportunity. Don't blame me, Hayato Kobayashi! Blame yourself for naively saying such confident words before Drawing a Card!'

Hayato placed his hand on the Top of his Deck, about to Draw a Card. "My Turn, Draw—"

"At this Instant, I Activate the Set Card I Set at the End Phase of my previous Turn!" Seeing Hayato was about to Draw, Sho Marufuji immediately declared the activation of his Set Card, "Even if you say you're using a 'Cyber Style' Deck and aren't carrying Powerful Cards like the **Three Egyptian Gods**, I don't Believe anyone can refuse the Temptation of such a Powerful Card!"

"As Punishment for being my enemy, I will sever your Hope and erase your Draw! Activate Trap Card, **Drop Off**!"

Hayato was just about to Draw the Card, but at this Instant, a flash of red light flew out from the Card Sho Marufuji flipped up in his Spell/Trap Zone, Attacking the Card in Hayato's Hand, actually forcibly Sending the Card he Drew to the Tomb?!

"**Drop Off** is a Card that can only be Activated during the Opponent's Draw Phase when they perform a Normal Draw. Its Effect is to directly discard the Card the Opponent Drew to the Tomb!" Sho Marufuji looked at Hayato and said, "If you can't Replenish your Hand, even you, the Duel King, won't be able to produce Cards that Create Miracles. What you can Rely On is only that Card in your Hand that you got from Ryo Marufuji, which should be useless."

"But I'm also a little Curious, Duel King, what Powerful Card did you Draw in that recent Draw?"

Saying that, Sho Marufuji shifted his gaze to the Card that hadn't been Sent to the Tomb yet. When he saw the Card clearly, he was startled. "**Ojama Magic**? Is that a 'Cyber Style' Card?"

"Huh? Cyber Style?" "What kind of Trash is that? Can it compare to us?" "You're looking down on us too much!"

At the same time **Ojama Magic** was Sent to the Tomb by **Drop Off**, Sho Marufuji discovered that from under that Card Sent to the Tomb, three Cards actually transformed and came into Hayato's Hand?!

"Oh~Young-Man!" Amidst a burst of passionate music, those three Monsters revealed their True Form. They were actually three Small Fry wearing very few clothes!

"If **Ojama Magic** is Sent to the Tomb from the Hand or Field, I can Search **Ojama Yellow**, **Ojama Green**, and **Ojama Black**, these three Small Fry Monsters, from my Deck and Add them to my Hand. Yare yare, when I Drew the Card, I was still a little troubled about how to Send it to the Tomb. Turns out it was so easy to trick you, it makes me feel a bit like I didn't achieve anything."

Hearing Hayato's words, how could Sho Marufuji not understand? Hayato seemed to have already noticed the Set Card in his Spell/Trap Zone, as well as what the Card on the very Top of his Deck was. But how is that possible?!

"Your next line is—This was also part of your plan, Hayato Kobayashi! How did you know what my Card and your Card were?"

"This was also part of your plan, Hayato Kobayashi! How did you know what my Card and your Card were—Na, Nani?!"

Almost perfectly synchronized, Sho Marufuji and Hayato said the same thing, and Hayato even finished speaking a step earlier than Sho Marufuji. This made Sho Marufuji instantly get Goosebumps, looking at Hayato, terrified.

"It's not Mind Reading, Kid. It's just that you're too easy to guess. Even from over ten meters away, I could tell from the sinister smile at the corner of your mouth that you were planning to scheme against me with a card. As for the card I drew, haven't you heard a saying?" While adding the searched cards to his Hand, Hayato said something that made the **God of Despair - Antihope** behind Sho Marufuji suddenly tremble a little:

"A True Duelist is someone who can even create the Future of their own draws."

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