Chapter 818: The Self of Hatred

Provocation.

Naked provocation.

But what Fujiki You Xuan said was the truth. Everything on his field before had been cleared by Black Rose Dragon, clean and nothing left. The Volcanic Queen summoned this turn was also countered by Thorn Wall, and in the end, he didn't set any new cards in the back row.

If one must say, now on his field there was only one anti-NTR pure love warrior 'Brain Control Release', which could return all NTR'd monsters to their original owners. But as long as Izayoi Aki didn't seek death by reviving monsters in Fujiki You Xuan's Graveyard, Brain Control Release was also a mere formality, with no chance to defend during the opponent's turn.

A completely empty field. At this moment, Fujiki You Xuan was really like being naked, mocking and provoking with his gates wide open, just waiting to see if Aki had the guts to come in.

But this also made Aki even more annoyed.

"Just how much do you intend to look down on me... don't regret it!"

Aki first pointed to the small Phoenix Flower Seed on her field.

"During your End Phase, the monster summoned by the effect of 'Enemy Attack Alarm' returns to the owner's hand."

"'Phoenix Flower Seed' returns to my hand."

The small flower seed turned into a golden light and flew back into Izayoi Aki's hand.

"Then it's my turn, draw!"

Aki drew a card again.

"At this moment, the effect of the Trap 'Synchro Backlash' activated last turn!"

"The Synchro Monster that returned to the Extra Deck for the activation of Synchro Backlash is Special Summoned back to the field during the Standby Phase of this turn."

"Come back again—"

"—Black Rose Dragon!!!"

The storm of roses rose again, and countless blood-red petals re-condensed to transform into the dragon's wings. Black Rose Dragon danced with its long roots, descending again on the storm that seemed to want to sweep everything away.

【Black Rose Dragon, ATK 2400】

"Then summon the card that returned to my hand at the end of the last turn." Aki said, "Normal Summon 'Phoenix Flower Seed'!"

【Phoenix Flower Seed, ATK 0】

"The monster effect of Phoenix Flower Seed: send this card to the Graveyard, Special Summon 'Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis' from the hand."

"Bloom again—"

"—Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis!"

The flower seed landed, then as if ignited, it grew rapidly in the flames at a speed visible to the naked eye, until it grew into that fiery Amaryllis posture again.

【Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis, ATK 2200】

"There's actually a No. 2." Fujiki You Xuan said, "It seems you really like this monster."

Well, after all, it's a Forbidden card, the strength is there, so it's normal.

"Since you are seeking death like this, then as you wish!"

"Battle!"

Aki said sternly again.

"Black Rose Dragon's direct attack!"

"Black Rose Trick!"

Black Rose Dragon let out a sharp cry, and under the wings composed of petals, vines actually pierced out. Spinning blood-red roses danced around the vines, heading towards Fujiki You Xuan on the empty field with a piercing whistle.

Fujiki You Xuan revealed a card from his hand without haste.

"Then I discard 'Kiteroid' from my hand."

Fujiki You Xuan said lazily.

"When the opponent declares a direct attack, Kiteroid is discarded from the hand to make one battle damage 0."

The blow, which contained the maximum output of Izayoi's psychokinesis and all her anger, was completely dissipated into nothingness by the small, cartoon-like anthropomorphic kite.

Aki: "There's still a monster effect in the hand!?"

Fujiki You Xuan chuckled: "Is that it?"

Aki gritted her teeth: "It's not over yet! Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis's direct attack!"

Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis also received the injection of psychokinesis, the vines erupted wrapped in flames, and suddenly pierced towards Fujiki You Xuan.

"Then activate the effect of 'Kiteroid' from the Graveyard again." Fujiki You Xuan said nonchalantly, "If Kiteroid exists in the Graveyard, there is one chance to make the battle damage from a direct attack to the player 0." (Original effect)

"Nani!?" Aki was shocked, "It can block even in the Graveyard..."

Can this monster block two hits with just one card?

"Gone?" Fujiki You Xuan continued to output.

"Ugh... it's not over!" Aki said, "Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis's monster effect! If Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis attacks, it is destroyed after damage calculation!"

"Your 'Kiteroid' makes the battle damage 0, not negates the attack, so the battle itself still holds."

"Therefore, Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis self-destructs after the battle!"

Flames erupted from the plant's body, quickly swallowing Amaryllis's whole body until it burned Amaryllis itself to ashes.

"Then Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis's other effect," Aki said, "When Phoenix Cluster Amaryllis is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, inflict 800 points of damage to the opponent!"

Sparks of flames were splashed from the exploding Amaryllis, falling towards Fujiki You Xuan like raindrops.

【Fujiki You Xuan, LP 3600 → LP 2800】

Fujiki You Xuan closed his eyes slightly, quietly accepting all of Aki's anger and willpower impact. But the damage was only eight hundred points; even if Aki's full strength was poured in, the impact on him seemed to only stir his hem.

Aki was surprised: "You!?"

Taking the damage, Fujiki You Xuan opened his eyes gently again and said slowly: "Is that it? Didn't you eat?"

Aki: "..."

This was no longer just provocation; she felt insulted.

Ever since she awakened her power in childhood, Aki had always lived in pain, the pain of being troubled by her power.

She often hated her power, hated this power of hers that she couldn't restrain. Everyone feared her strength, even she herself was the same.

And today was a rare occasion where she released her full strength without any restraint, trying to beat her opponent to a pulp with the strongest output.

But her full-strength attack was actually despised!

This was an unprecedented feeling in her life. No one had ever dared to deny her strength... no, even before this, not many people didn't fear her power. And the person in front of her was not only completely unafraid, but even seemed dismissive.

Just like saying, can this level of yours be called power?

Hitting someone like you haven't eaten, this light level, I don't even understand what you are troubled about.

Aki: "You you you..."

"You what you." Fujiki You Xuan interrupted ruthlessly, "I said, if you keep fearing and denying yourself, your power is ultimately just at this level."

"Without power, what will you use for revenge? What will you use to protect?"

"You can't even protect the only things you don't want to lose, is this what you wanted?"

He paused and shook his head.

"Since ancient times, anyone chosen by the Crimson Dragon must have something extraordinary. Signers of all generations are not just strong, but heroes who are willing to protect what they cherish and willing to give everything."

"And you..."

He paused while saying this, shaking his head in a regretful manner.

"Perhaps even the Crimson Dragon has times when it misjudges."

Aki: "..."

"Speaking of which," Fujiki You Xuan smiled strangely, "In fact, since dueling you until now, I have not used the deck I usually use."

"Do you know why I used a Plant-Type deck to duel you?"

(Chapter end) ===== CHAPTER 819 =====