"'Beast God Machine King - Barbaros Uul', attack 'Nephthys' Phoenix God'!"
The Beast God Machine King let out a thunderous roar, echoing through the battlefield. Its red armor glistened with a cold gleam, its massive body like a storm riding the thunder!
"Activate Cover Card," said Yugen. "Continuous Trap - Soul Barrier!
As long as I have a monster on the field, the controller takes 0 battle damage."
The Phoenix God was pierced by thunder, exploding into a ball of fire. But the flames formed a burning barrier, blocking the aftermath of the Beast God Machine King's charge.
"The damage is blocked? But it's far from over." Pegasus Nightwalker smiled. "The special ability of the Beast God Machine King - Barbaros Uul allows it to target up to as many attack targets as its Star Level in one turn." (Original effect)
This comic-style description is not very standard either, but it's similar to the effect of "Chimera Overload Dragon" when compared to real cards. "Additional attack targets" likely refers to the opponent's monsters, meaning the number of attacks on the opponent's monsters in one turn equals its own Star Level.
"The Beast God Machine King's Level is eight, so it can choose eight attack targets in one turn!"
Keihei couldn't help but change his expression; "A monster that can attack eight times in one turn!?"
But Yugen remained calm.
Small scene.
If you've seen a Chimera Overload Dragon with an Attack Power of over ten thousand hitting a dozen times in one turn, this level is truly nothing to fuss about.
Nightwalker shouted, "The Beast God Machine King's second attack! Attack 'Killer Tomato'!"
The little tomato was completely powerless, instantly crushed into pieces by the invincible divine power.
"But because of 'Soul Barrier', the damage I take is still 0," Yugen said, "and activates the effect of 'Killer Tomato'. When destroyed by battle, Special Summon a Dark Attribute monster with 1500 or less Attack Power from the Card Deck.
I Special Summon a second 'Killer Tomato'!"
[Killer Tomato, Attack Power 1400]
"Kida! Then the Beast God Machine King makes a third attack!"
The second tomato just landed and was crushed again, but Yugen continued to draw a card from the deck: "Because of 'Soul Barrier's effect, still no battle damage.
And I Special Summon a third 'Killer Tomato'!"
[Killer Tomato, Attack Power 1400]
"It's useless. The Beast God Machine King's fourth attack!"
The loyal little tomatoes were all annihilated, but Yugen continued: "Then according to Killer Tomato's effect, Special Summon a Dark Attribute monster with 1400 attack or less.
I Special Summon 'Apprentice Magician' in attack mode!"
[Apprentice Magician, Attack Power 400]
Nightwalker: "Then a fifth attack, break 'Apprentice Magician'!"
The Apprentice Magician also immediately exited, but the damage was still blocked by "Soul Barrier". Yugen quickly drew another auto-search card from the deck.
"Apprentice Magician is destroyed by battle, set a Level 2 or lower Mage Race face-down from the deck. I cover 'Apprentice Magician' No. 2."
The onlookers: "..."
Can he really endure this much?
Even Nightwalker slightly frowned: "Then the Beast God Machine King's sixth attack."
Apprentice Magician No. 2 also exited, but as expected, Yugen's side continued with No. 3.
"Seventh attack." Nightwalker ordered.
Apprentice No. 3 also exited, but the effect activated again. Yugen drew another card: "Set a Level 1 'Divine Mage' from the deck."
Nightwalker waved once more: "Eighth attack."
And also the Beast God Machine King's final attack. The fatal eight-combo finally exhausted this long chain of effects. The Divine Mage exited, but Yugen then drew a card ejected from the graveyard.
"When Divine Mage is flipped, return a Magic Card from the graveyard to the hand. I recover the Magic Card 'Black Hole'."
The crowd of Professor Cards couldn't help but tense: "Recovered Black Hole, planning to clear the field and counterattack next turn?"
A revealed Black Hole suddenly shifted the pressure back onto Pegasus Nightwalker.
Nightwalker also frowned slightly, but continued: "But my attack hasn't ended yet. Your field's walls are now cleared.
I proceed with 'Two-headed Beast' for a direct attack!"
The Two-headed Beast charged toward the empty field on Yugen's side.
But just as it was about to hit, a golden flash emitted from his hand, a fluffy little Chestnut Ball jumped out onto the field, proactively blocking the blow!
Yu-Gi-Oh! truly is a magical game, with Chestnut Ball jumping out to block a hit, it's unbelievable...
"By discarding 'Chestnut Ball' the battle damage becomes 0?"
Nightwalker stated gravely.
"To be able to defend to this extent... however, 'Two-headed Beast's special effect allows it to attack twice in one turn.
Second consecutive attack of the Two-headed Beast!"
This time, the attack finally broke through the heavy defense, with great difficulty hitting Yugen, who staggered back a step.
[Yugen, LP 4000→LP 2300]
The crowd of Professor Cards took a deep breath.
At last, Life Points did decrease...
Even from a spectator's perspective, they could feel how hard-fought this attack was. A full ten attacks in one turn, all absorbed...
"Set a card face-down, end turn."
"My turn, draw a card."
Nightwalker immediately acted: "Activate Cover Card, Trap Card - Overlord's Monopoly! This card can only be activated during the opponent's Draw Phase, preventing them from entering Battle Phase this turn!"
Outsider Tilamuk: "Indeed, this way maximally blocking the opponent's offense. But for Lord Pegasus to resort to this to stall the situation..."
"Truly." Another Professor Card nodded, "Indicating the pressure from the opponent has reached such an extreme level."
This duel had already exceeded their underling level.
"Activate Magic Card 'Pot of Greed', draw two cards." Yugen sped up card drawing, adding to his hand before drawing the card recovered last turn, "Magic Card 'Black Hole'!
Destroy all monsters on both fields!"
Through the magic power of the Divine Mage, the strongest field-clearing magic's power reappeared. Nightwalker's formidable Beast God Machine King and Two-headed Beast, futilely disappeared in an astral vortex, instantly ground to dust.
Instant field clear!
Yugen: "Next, set a monster to the field, end turn."
"Phew, if it weren't for 'Overlord's Monopoly's defense, after Black Hole this turn could've been over right away..." One Professor Card couldn't help but say.
The others remained silent, calculating in their heads.
If they were to swap places with either of these two, by now, who knows how many lives they'd owe...