You Feng smiled faintly, holding a card between his fingers as he slowly raised it.
Then, with a swift motion, he slammed it onto the Duel Disk.
A burst of energy erupted in a dazzling display.
"I activate the Continuous Spell Card—[The Monarch's Descent]!"
This card embodied the true dread behind the Monarch archetype.
And with this card leading the charge, going first becomes an ideal strategy for the deck.
You Feng spoke calmly.
His words instantly stirred a wave of shock among the surrounding Duel Academy students.
Though the true might of the Monarch had yet to manifest—
Many could already feel an overwhelming pressure emanating from You Feng's field.
It was suffocating and oppressive!
"Next, I Set one card face-down and end my turn!"
You Feng had played four cards in quick succession, leaving just two in his hand.
A precise and efficient first move.
"My turn! Draw!"
Asuka Tenjoin's expression tensed. Even she felt a hint of unease from the oppressive field presence. Her unfamiliarity with Monarchs only made it worse.
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Chapter 30: Asuka's Ace – The Cyber Angel Deck!
"First, I summon a monster from my hand in Attack Position—Cyber Petit Angel!"
Asuka let out a confident cry as she slotted the card onto her Duel Disk.
A small angel with delicate wings and a glowing orb descended onto the field.
[Cyber Petit Angel]
LIGHT / Level 2 / Fairy-Type
ATK: 300 / DEF: 200
"When this card is Normal, Flip, or Special Summoned, I can add a 'Cyber Angel' monster or [Machine Angel Ritual] from my Deck to my hand."
"I choose to add [Machine Angel Ritual]!"
Asuka swiftly added the Ritual Spell to her hand.
"A Cyber Angel deck…?"
You Feng narrowed his eyes in realization.
In the early anime, Asuka had dueled Judai Yuki—if she had used this deck then…
Judai wouldn't have stood a chance.
But anime plot armor prevailed—she ran Fusion monsters instead, and lost.
Anyone with a strategic mind could see the difference in power between these two decks.
"I activate the Ritual Spell—[Machine Angel Ritual]!
I tribute Cyber Petit Angel on the field and the Cyber Angel Benten in my hand—8 Levels total!
I Ritual Summon [Cyber Angel Dakini] from my hand!"
As Asuka declared the summon, divine light enveloped the field.
A majestic woman with four arms and radiant armor slowly descended, gripping twin halberds and twin swords.
[Cyber Angel Dakini]
LIGHT / Level 8 / Fairy-Type
ATK: 2700 / DEF: 2400
"As expected of Asuka-senpai! But Dakini's ATK still doesn't beat that guy's Erebus."
"This You Feng is stronger than I thought. No wonder he challenged Asuka."
"How will she handle this?"
Sho Marufuji looked visibly worried.
"Tch. Idiots. Asuka-senpai's deck doesn't rely solely on power."
Chazz Princeton scoffed nearby, arms crossed.
"Watch closely. Her deck is formidable."
Bastion Misawa nodded with a faint smile.
"This isn't the same deck she used against me…"
Judai Yuki remarked, watching intently.
The duel was far from over—Asuka's true play was just beginning.
"When Dakini is Ritual Summoned, its effect activates—
You must send one monster from your field to the Graveyard!"
"As a result—your [Erebus the Underworld Monarch] is gone!"
Asuka extended her hand with confidence.
The crowd roared in surprise.
"She forced a Tribute effect? Incredible! That's Asuka-senpai for you!"
Sho jumped with joy.
"What a powerful effect!"
Judai blinked, impressed.
"And since Dakini's effect doesn't target, [The Monarch's Descent] can't stop it."
Bastion observed sharply—Asuka's chain of plays was perfect.
"Hah! You dared challenge Asuka, and now you're being crushed!"
Chazz laughed smugly.
"Was it really over before it began…?"
"Hang in there, You Feng!"
Katsuya Jonouchi clenched his fists in the stands.
"As expected from the 48th-ranked Duel King on the Gold List."
Yugi Muto's eyes narrowed with interest.
Does You Feng have an answer?
"Mah Disc!!"
You Feng suddenly raised his hand dramatically and bellowed.
"Your Cyber Angel deck caught me off guard."
"But that's as far as it goes!"
"I said—The Monarch's path is absolute!"
"I reveal my face-down! Continuous Trap Card—[Monarch's Stormfront]!"
"I can only activate this card if I control a Tribute Summoned monster and have no Extra Deck.
While it remains on the field, the effects of all face-up monsters, except Tribute Summoned ones, are negated."
"So, your [Cyber Angel Dakini]'s effect is nullified!"
"In the presence of the Monarch, all others are pawns."
You Feng's calm voice struck like a hammer.
Asuka's cheeks flushed—whether from anger or something else, it was unclear.
The students around the arena buzzed in disbelief.
The first to react was Chazz.
"What kind of duel talk is that?!"
"Insulting Asuka like that—I won't forgive you!"
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Chapter 31: The Monarch's Path Is Supreme!
"You Feng… that line was too much…"
Anzu Mazaki blushed and trailed off.
"Eh?! Playing with her?! What do you mean by that?!"
Jonouchi laughed.
BAM!
Anzu promptly smacked him.
Jonouchi sulked, head down.
You Feng blinked. "I was just talking about cards… what are they all thinking?"
"You Feng! My turn isn't over yet!"
"You run a Monarch deck—but mine's a Queen's court! Don't belittle the sacred grace of Cyber Angels!"
"I activate a Spell Card—[Monster Reborn]!"
"I'll Special Summon a monster from either Graveyard—
I choose [Cyber Angel Benten]!"
Asuka's hand moved with fury as a beam of light revived her fallen monster.
A tall figure in flowing white descended, masked and graceful as a dancer.
[Cyber Angel Benten]
LIGHT / Level 6 / Fairy-Type
ATK: 2300 / DEF: 1600
"But even so, it's no use! [Erebus the Underworld Monarch] still reigns with 2800 ATK and suppression!"