Chapter 797: The Perfect Pairing of the Dark Game

The effect of "Synchro Soul" special summons a set of Synchro Materials from the graveyard to the field.

Fujiki You Xuan snapped his fingers, and the two monsters he had previously used immediately returned to his field.

【Ten-Hand Samurai, ATK 700】

【Sun God's Priest, ATK 1000】

Ying Xi's face tightened: "This stance… is he going to Synchro Summon again?"

"Level two, Tuner monster 'Ten-Hand Samurai.'"

"Level five, 'Sun God's Priest.'"

"Tuning!"

【2+5=7】

"Once more, cleave through all obstacles with the blade—Synchro Summon—"

"—Seven-Sword Warrior!"

The Synchro light descended again, and the swordlight slashed through the waterfall-like curtain of light. Golden armor covered the warrior's body as the two-sworded warrior descended for the second time in radiant light.

【Seven-Sword Warrior, ATK 2300】

"Him again?" Ying Xi exclaimed.

There's a second unit? Is this card the boss's trump card?

"I activate the Equip Spell 'Black Necklace,'" Fujiki You Xuan said. "Equip 'Black Necklace' to Seven-Sword Warrior—its ATK increases by 500!"

A cluster of black energy coalesced into the shape of a necklace, spun twice, then floated gently onto Seven-Sword Warrior's neck. The black energy was instantly absorbed into the warrior's body, rapidly boosting its power.

【Seven-Sword Warrior, ATK 2300 → ATK 2800】

"Equipped with a Spell?" Ying Xi's face darkened. "Right—this monster's effect…"

"Seven-Sword Warrior's monster effect activates!" Fujiki You Xuan said. "When an Equip Card is equipped to Seven-Sword Warrior, inflict 800 damage to your opponent."

Seven-Sword Warrior swung its blade, and black sword qi surged over Ying Xi. The duel disk's electric system reactivated, and Ying Xi let out a pig-like scream.

【Ying Xi, LP 2500 → LP 1700】

After another volley of shocks, Ying Xi was nearly numb; his legs wobbled, and he nearly collapsed.

"Chief? Chief?"

Fujiki You Xuan called out twice before Ying Xi snapped back to awareness.

"Are you alright?"

Ying Xi hurriedly said: "I-I'm fine! This much…"

"Oh, you're fine? That's great," Fujiki You Xuan smiled. "Then I can continue."

"I activate Seven-Sword Warrior's second effect."

"Once per turn, send one Equip Card equipped to this card to the graveyard. When that Equip Card is sent to the graveyard, you can destroy one face-up monster on your opponent's field."

Fujiki You Xuan pointed at Ying Xi's only remaining monster: the Repairman.

"Send 'Black Necklace' to the graveyard, and destroy 'Chain Repairman.'"

The Black Necklace vanished from Seven-Sword Warrior's neck as the warrior swung its blade. The necklace merged into the sword qi, striking straight at the rotund Repairman.

Ying Xi said: "I activate my face-down card—Trap Card 'Metal Shell!'"

"When activated, this card becomes an Equip Card for a monster on my field, making it immune to destruction by card effects." (Original card)

Also a non-existent trap card from the 5D's anime.

"Equip 'Metal Shell' to 'Chain Repairman'—protect the Repairman from destruction by Seven-Sword Warrior's effect!"

A layer of armor appeared over the Repairman's round belly, blocking the warrior's sword qi.

"Oh, blocked it. Not bad," Fujiki You Xuan said. "But at this moment, 'Black Necklace's' effect also activates."

"When the Equip Spell 'Black Necklace' is sent from the field to the graveyard, inflict 500 damage to your opponent."

Ying Xi: "!"

Again!?

The vanished Black Necklace appeared directly above Ying Xi's head. He looked up, seeing the necklace like a grim reaper, his face twisting in terror as his body trembled.

No, not again, please not—

"Aaaahhhhh—"

The necklace unleashed black electricity, striking downward like lightning. The chief convulsed violently as he was electrocuted, his screams echoing through the open courtyard.

The prisoners in the full prison had almost all only dreamed of this scene—this chief, who had tormented them to the brink of death, would one day suffer the same fate, right before their eyes. Almost everyone now felt the same word rise in their hearts—

—Justice served!

【Ying Xi, LP 1700 → LP 1200】

Ying Xi panted, his face grim.

"C-cursed…"

The damage wasn't high—500 or 800 points each time was like a swarm of bees stinging repeatedly, especially under his own electric system.

If it were 2,000 or 3,000 points per hit, two shocks would end the duel outright, sparing him this agony. But now? It was like slow slicing—leaving him wishing for death.

This might be why Ma Like, the original dark personality of the Underworld, favored burn tactics early on—burning life points and Dark Dueling were a perfect match. Often, you didn't need to reduce your opponent's LP to zero; just a few burns could shatter their will long before the duel ended.

"Not over yet, Chief. You're not done by this much, are you?"

Fujiki You Xuan chuckled.

"Battle Phase."

"Attack 'Chain Repairman' with 'Seven-Sword Warrior!'"

Of course, since Black Necklace was sent to the graveyard, Seven-Sword Warrior's ATK had returned to its original value.

【Seven-Sword Warrior, ATK 2300】

Seven-Sword Warrior lunged forward, both swords slashing—targeting the Repairman's head and chest. The chained Repairman frantically swung his hammer to block, but the gap in stats was too great; his sluggish movements couldn't even slow the warrior. One casual swing sent his hammer flying, and the next thrust pierced straight through his chest.

Ying Xi said: "But 'Chain Repairman' is still equipped with 'Soul Anchor!'"

"A monster equipped with Soul Anchor cannot be destroyed by battle!"

Soul Anchor and Metal Shell granted the monster immunity to both battle and effect destruction.

"Still," Fujiki You Xuan said, "battle damage is still calculated."

【Ying Xi, LP 1200 → LP 500】

Sword qi surged past, followed by another piercing scream. Ying Xi's muscles spasmed, and this time it took him much longer to rise again.

"I set two cards. End of turn," Fujiki You Xuan said coolly. "Your turn."

"Ugh…"

Ying Xi was drenched in sweat, his vision blurring.

He had specifically ordered the electric system's intensity set below lethal levels—he didn't want anyone dying under his watch; it would bring him unwanted trouble.

But he'd also instructed that within non-lethal limits, the system must ensure these bottom-tier scum felt every shock—otherwise, the electrocution was pointless.

Yet he never imagined, not in his wildest dreams, that one day this device would be turned on himself.

(End of Chapter)