Chapter 77: Dartz

Chapter 77: Dartz



"What..." I stepped backwards in shock, and I couldn't believe what I had just heard."

"Are you surprised?" Dartz chuckled. "I was, too, to think there's a whole other world out there, one that is much different from our own, and your soul may be the key for me to access it."

My body trembled in fright, and I felt my legs giving out: "How..." I managed to muster a single word, and Dartz smiled diabolically while reaching for his Duel Disk.

Slowly, he revealed the Seal of Orichalcos from his Duel Disk and staring at the card, I could feel the aura even more ominous and disgusting than before...

"Every time when the Seal of Orichalcos is played, the two people's souls will be connected with the power of the Great Leviathan. This meant our great God is always watching... Listening. Our thoughts, memories, and even our deepest darkest desires will be revealed." "Should I say that it's thanks to Rafael and Alister that I was able to take a glimpse into this other world?" Dartz continued.

"Thanks to them, I was able to find powerful Duel Monster spirits that have never been seen before, and with the Great Leviathan, I was able to harness their power and make the impossible possible!!!"

'I see now.....' I glared at Dartz with anger. That's how they all have these insane decks that were never seen in the story.

To Dartz, my mind was like a massive Yugioh encyclopedia with tons of information worth diving into. Just the thought of him going through my memories made me want to vomit.

"Which was why I will take your soul now. With the knowledge, even the Pharaoh won't be able to stop me!"

"I'd like to see you try!"Let's duel!" I snapped,

"Very well," He smiled calmly: "I always welcome a challenge."

[Dartz: 4000 LP]

[Yuna Sano: 4000 LP]

"I shall begin." Dartz said: "I will start my turn by activating the Seal of Orichalcos!!"

Immediately, the disgusting and ominous sensation washed over me, and I scowled deeply as the green seal formed beneath my feet.

"Next, I will pay five hundred life points and summon Orichalcos Kyutora from my hand!!" He declared, and a small creature covered in spikes appeared on the field. The monster resembled a green sea urchin. Dozens of long, thin legs protruded out of every direction of its body, and in the centre was a massive red eye.

[Orichalcos Kyutora: 500 Attack]

[Orichalcos Kyutora: 500 -> 1000 Attack]

"Finally, I will set two cards and a monster face down, ending my turn," Dartz spoke mysteriously, and my mind raced, unable to grasp his strategy.

'What was it going to be? Is he going to stick with the Orichalcos Deck, or will he pair it with something else?' I squinted, deep in thought, while hesitantly drawing a card.

"It's my turn!" I declared: "I will play my spell card, Card Destruction! We will both discard our entire hands before drawing the same number of cards we have discarded!"

Dumping all our cards into the graveyard, we began to draw, and I stared at Dartz warily: 'Now... What would it be? Will you finally show me what you're hiding?' However, nothing had prepared me for what came next...

"First, I will activate Eclipse Wyvern in my graveyard to banish Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon from my deck! Any response?"

"Hmm," Dartz rubbed his chin with a slight smirk: "Indeed, I will activate the effect of Shaddoll Beast in my graveyard to draw one card!"

Me: !!!

"Sh*t..." I quietly cursed in displeasure: "Out of all the decks... It just has to be Shaddoll?" This might be one of the worst matchups for me. While my deck's strategy was to flood the field with my powerful dragons, Dartz's Shaddoll consists of setting monsters face down while having various flip and graveyard effects that can severely hinder his opponent. Let's not even talk about the number of powerful fusion monsters!

Forcing myself to stay calm, I continued to play: "Next, I will activate Lightpulsar Dragon's effect in my hand to banish Eclipse Wyvern and Keeper of the Shrine in my graveyard to summon it onto my field!"

[Lightpuslar Dragon: 2500 Attack]

"With Eclipse Wyvern's ability, when it is banished, I can add a banished dragon monster back to my hand. I will choose my Red Eyes-Darkness Metal Dragon."

"Now I will battle! Lightpulsar Dragon, attack that face-down monster!!"

Lightpulsar Dragon lunged, swinging its arms and tearing a significant mark on the card while it flipped upwards. This revealed a puppet shaped like a golden gecko, and the creature squealed as its pupils shined a purple hue.

"You have triggered the effect of my Shaddoll Squamata," Dartz explained with a wry smile. When this card is flipped, I can target you, Lightpulsar Dragon and destroy it!"

Shaddoll Squamata screeched, and the strings protruding from its body pierced the white dragon's scales, causing the two monsters to burst into black, shadowy particles.

"When Lightpulsar Dragon is sent to the graveyard, I summon one level five or higher Dark Monster from the grave! I will choose my Crescent Dragon!"

[Crescent Dragon: 2200 Attack]

"Crescent Dragon, continue to battle; attack Orichalcos Kyutora!" With my order, Crescent Dragon charged and swung its blade, cleaving the sea urchin in half.

"While on the field, Orichalcos Kyutora can reduce any damage I've taken to zero. Additionally, once it was destroyed, I will be able to bring out my second Orichalcos Monster, Orichalcos Shunoros!!"

*RUMBLE*

The floor bursts open, and a massive green arm emerges from underground. Pulling itself up, the monster reveals its entire appearance: a gigantic golem made of purplish and green metal. The monster stands motionless like a statue while its narrowed eyes cast an eerie glow.

[Orichalcos Shunoros: ? Defence]

"While Orichalcos Shunoros is on the field, it will gain attack and defence equal to the damage reduced to zero by Orichalcos Kyutora's effect."

[Orichalcos Shunoros: ? -> 1200 Defence]

"Also, when Orichalcos Shunoros is summoned, I can special summon Orichalcos Dexia and

Orichalcos Aristeros!!"

Lifting its head, Orichalcos's Shunoros groaned, and its arms suddenly detached from its body, acting independently from itself.

[Orichalcos Dexia: ? Defence]

[Orichalcos Aisteros: ? Defence]

"Tsk..." I clicked my teeth. I would activate Crescent Dragon's effect to discard Arkbrave Dragon in my hand and add a second of Crescent Dragon from my deck," I said with a grimace. I set one card face down and ended my turn.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Then, during your end phase," Dartz continued: "I will activate my trap card, Resh Shaddoll Incarnation, to target my Shaddoll Beast and special summon the monster in a face-down

defence position; any problems?"

"None..." I growled at his teasing.

"Then I will draw," Dartz said, and I hurriedly interrupted him: "During the standby Phase, Arkbrave Dragon's effect has been activated, and I will summon Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand

from the graveyard!!!"

*ROARRRRRR*

A furious roar resounded behind me, and I smiled instinctively. With a loud booming sound, Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand landed and flexed its majestic wings while glaring at Dartz with

anger.

[Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand: 2800 Attack]

"When Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand is summoned from the graveyard, I can target one monster on your field or graveyard and banish it! Then, it could gain attack and defence equal

to the monster's level multiplied by one hundred!"

With a smirk, I pointed at Dartz: "I choose you, Orichalcos Shunoros!"

Opening its jaw, Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand fired a bright beam, striking the statue. Unable

to endure the attack, Orichalcos Shunoros exploded, sending stone shards flying in every

direction.

[Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand: 2800 -> 3800 Attack]

"Since Orichalcos Shunoros have left the field, Orichalcos Aisteros and Orichalcos Dexia will be destroyed along with it!" I declared, and the two limbs were also caught in the explosion.

"Well played," Dartz commented and glanced at the new card in his hand: "Let me continue. I will first play the spell card Card of Sanctity, and we will both draw until we have six cards in

Frowning, I stared at El Shaddoll Winda with annoyance: "Then I will play Return of the

Dragon Lords and summon back my Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand!!"

[Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand: 2800 Attack]

"I will activate Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand's effect to banish El Shaddoll Winda! With El

Shaddoll Winda gone, the restriction has also been removed!"

[Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand: 2800 -> 3300 Attack]

"Next, I will summon Dark End Evaporation Dragon by banishing Starving Venom Fusion

Dragon from my extra deck!"

A tall dragon with scales as black as obsidian appeared beside Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand. It

had sharp claws, giant bat-like wings, and horns on both sides of its head. However, the most noticeable feature was the demon's face on its chest. [1]

[Dark End Evaporation Dragon: 2600 Attack]

"When Dark End Evaporation Dragon is summoned, I can also summon Knight Armed Dragon

from my hand!"

[Knight Armed Dragon: 1600 Attack]

"Using Knight Armed Dragon, I will banish that monster to summon Red-Eyes Darkness

Metal Dragon from my hand!"

[Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon: 2800 Attack]

"I will activate Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon's effect to summon Arkbrave Dragon from

my graveyard!"

[Arkbrave Dragon: 2400 Attack]

"With Arkbrave Dragon's effect, I can banish all face-up spells or traps on the field!!" I

shouted: "That means the Orichalcos Deuterous will be removed from play!" *BOOOOM*

The temple rumbled as Arkbrave Dragon generated an explosion that consumed the field.

Instantly, I felt the seal's power weaken, and the Orichalcos symbol on his monsters' heads disappeared.

[Shadoll Squamata: 2300 -> 1800 Attack]

[El Shaddoll Construct: 3300-> 2800 Attack] However, just before I could relax, the Seal of Orichalcos burst forth, and the energy intensified: "What..." I mumbled in shock: "I thought I had destroyed it..." "Fool..." Dartz sneered: "Do you genuinely believe that the Seal could be destroyed that

easily? The card was merely a formality, but your fate was closed as soon as this duel began."

"No way... Was this a Shadow Game all along?" I questioned, and Dartz confirmed my worst suspicion with a nod.

"Indeed." He smiled: "Aren't you excited when everything is on the line?"

"Shut up!" I snapped.

I won't lose here; I will not die!

"Dartz!" My shout travelled through the chambers: "This battle will end! Right here, right

now!!"

Raising my hand into the air, I gathered my breath and felt my body heat up as I began to

chant...

"Almighty protector of the sun and sky, I beg of thee, please heed my cry!"

"Transform thyself from orb of light and bring me victory in this fight!"

I beseech thee, grace our humble game!"

But first I shall...call out thy name, Winged Dragon of Ra!"

Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, Arkbrave Dragon, and Dark End Evaporation Dragon all

burst into light as they slowly merge into a larger being. When the light dispersed, a gold

dragon stood in the centre, its size reaching the ceiling, and the monster shrieked in sheer

rage.

[Winged Dragon of Ra: 8000 Attack]

"Now, Winged Dragon of Ra, attack El Shaddoll Construct and end this duel!!" I demanded,

and the god responded to my cry.

"Not so fast!" Dartz shouted: "I will reveal my quick-play spell, Book of Moon and flip my El

Shaddoll Construct facedown!!"

*BOOOOM*

Before the attack could reach her, El Shaddoll Construct hurriedly hid. The attack devasted where she stood, and the trace of the face-down card was utterly destroyed. When the smoke covered my vision, I anxiously gritted my teeth, knowing the result of the confrontation. However, despite the massive advantage, my instincts were screaming at me, telling my brain that something had gone terribly wrong...

Suddenly, I dodged as a long figure emerged from the smoke, its humongous body calling across the walls.

"Mu ha ha... MU HA HA!" Dartz's laughter echoed deeply as the beast revealed its proper

form: a massive serpent with hideous features and green scales. Standing on top of the monster was Dartz, his eyes bloodshot as he giggled with ecstasy.

"I truly have to congratulate you. I had not expected someone like you to summon an

Egyptian God Card during the duel. But you're right; it's truly over." "When my El Shaddoll Construct is destroyed, I will pay all of my life points and bring out my strongest monster in my deck, Divine Serpent Geh!!!" [2] [Dartz: 5000 LP ->0 LP] [Divine Serpent Geh: " Attack]

"As long as this card is on the field, I cannot lose the duel, regardless of condition," Dartz

announced. "During my main phase, I can send ten cards from my deck to the graveyard and attack!"

"This is the end!!" Dartz shouted. I will activate my trap card, Maytr's Curse!! Target your

Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand and Divine Serpent Geh to battle, and you cannot activate the

monster effect in response to this card!!" "No!!" I yelled in horror as Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand howled in pain. No matter how much I shouted, my dragon groaned, ignoring my voice. Its pupil darkened

and fearlessly charged at the deadly beast. Watching everything in slow motion, I felt my heart freeze as the two monsters collided... Ending the duel once and for all... *BOOOOOOOM*

[Yuna Sano: 1200 LP -> 0 LP]

I hope you enjoy it

[1] Dark Evaporation Dragon is an ocg card that still hasn't been released, but it's cool, so it

was used.

[2] It was decided that Divine Serpent Geh's effect was a combination of the anime and real-

life versions. Since the anime version was so difficult to summon, it would be better this way.