"This... is too strong!"
Marufuji Sho's voice trembled as he stared wide-eyed at the Duel Arena.
"Mamma mia! This You Feng blocked Asuka's advance right out of the gate! What kind of terrifying deck is this?!"
"Could I have misjudged again?" Professor Chronos's expression twisted with disbelief as he clutched his hair in frustration.
"Hehehe, I've always said—anything can happen in a Duel," Principal Sheppard (Shashima) chuckled heartily, rising from his seat.
"Asuka's strategies run deeper than a single turn," Marufuji Ryo said calmly, folding his arms, his eyes fixed on the field.
"Asuka! You can do this!"
"When you win, duel me next!" Judai Yuki shouted excitedly, clearly pumped by Asuka's performance.
Tenshinon Asuka smiled with confidence, slowly raising the final card in her hand between two fingers.
"Now I'll show you the true power of a queen!"
"I activate the Spell Card—[Inherited Power]!"
"For those who dare to defy the Queen's grace… punishment is inevitable!"
"I send [Cyber Angel Benten] from my field to the Graveyard. Then, I choose [Cyber Angel Dakini]. Until the End Phase, her ATK increases by Benten's ATK!"
"Forgive me, Benten!"
Asuka slipped the card into her Graveyard. A radiant light enveloped the field as Benten's spirit dissolved into particles of holy energy, flowing into Dakini like a celestial river.
[Cyber Angel Dakini] let out a resonant cry, and her ATK surged—rising to a staggering 5000!
"A five-thousand attack power monster?! Asuka, crush him!!" Manjoume Jun's shout rang through the arena, his tone shifting from disdain to manic delight.
"Unbelievable! Asuka-senpai's monster is unstoppable!" Sho gushed.
Professor Chronos let out a pleased sigh and covered his lips with one hand, his voice slippery as oil. "Magnifico. With such overwhelming strength, the opponent stands no chance!"
"An opponent worthy of the Gold Duelist List," someone muttered.
"The tides are turning..."
Jonouchi Katsuya frowned slightly. "You Feng… You better hang in there!"
"5000 attack points?" Mazaki Anzu clenched her fists tightly. "You Feng is in danger now."
The Southern Duel Academy students erupted into cheers.
Asuka smirked, pointing toward the opponent's field. "Now, you're finished. No face-downs, no field support. This is checkmate!"
A chilling silence fell over the arena… until You Feng raised his head, eyes glowing sharply beneath his bangs.
"Hmph. You really think the Emperor's path ends here?"
"Hah?" Asuka's brow twitched. "You still have a card in hand?"
"I told you, the path of the Emperor is absolute."
You Feng's lips curled into a smile, his aura sharpening.
"Masaka... (No way...)" Asuka whispered, her heart skipping a beat.
The dueling field pulsed with tension.
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Chapter 32: The Third Emperor Descends! [Light Emperor Kuraz] (4/5 — Vote with Flower Tickets!)
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"Next, I'll teach you what it means to ride the path of an Emperor!"
"I activate the effect of [Erebus the Underworld Monarch]! By banishing 1 'Monarch' Spell/Trap from my GY during your Main Phase, I can Tribute Summon this card from my hand!"
The entire crowd gasped.
"Nani?! Tribute Summon—during my turn?!" Asuka's eyes widened in disbelief.
This was something she had never encountered. The Monarchs… had such flexible mechanics?
"Impossible! You can do that?!" Chronos nearly fainted.
"What terrifying flexibility," Ryo muttered, his gaze hardening. "Summoning Erebus first turn wasn't just for offense—it was a trap. He built up his Graveyard… for this exact moment."
"But wait! Even if he Tribute Summons now, it's no use. Dakini still has 5000 ATK!" Sho pointed out, trying to stay hopeful.
"It doesn't matter!" Judai said, "He'd need something beyond crazy to beat that power!"
"Queen or not…" You Feng's eyes gleamed. "The Emperor does not bow!"
"I banish the Quick-Play Spell [The Monarchs Stormforth] from my Graveyard! Then I Tribute [Erebus]—and Tribute Summon [Aether the Heavenly Monarch]!"
A dazzling radiance erupted as the ground trembled beneath him.
"You only have one monster on the field! You can't Tribute Summon Aether—"
"No," You Feng cut her off. "Aether's own effect lets me Tribute 1 previously Tribute-Summoned monster!"
You Feng raised his hand dramatically. "Heavenly force, primordial light born from shadow... Descend now—[Aether the Heavenly Monarch]!!"
Aether soared down in silver armor, a radiant ring hovering behind his head, twin blades drawn. The ground cracked under the pressure.
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[Aether the Heavenly Monarch]
LIGHT / Level 8 / ATK 2800 / DEF 1000
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"This Emperor deck… is majestic!" Neko Yeh was practically glowing. "So much presence!"
"Wait—if it's Aether, that means...!" Yugi Mutou narrowed his eyes.
"You're right," You Feng continued. "Aether's effect activates upon Tribute Summon—send 2 'Monarch' Spell/Traps from Deck to GY. Then, Special Summon 1 monster with 2400+ ATK and 1000 DEF from my Deck!"
"I send [Return of the Monarchs] and [The Monarchs Erupt]!"
"And from my deck—I Special Summon... [Kuraz the Light Monarch]!"
A golden flash exploded from the center of the Duel Arena.
From the light emerged a tall, armored figure, majestic and blazing with celestial brilliance.
[Kuraz the Light Monarch]
LIGHT / Level 6 / ATK 2400 / DEF 1000
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"Unbelievable… Summoning two monarchs in a single turn, on my field?!"
Asuka gritted her teeth, watching her perfect attack unravel.
You Feng's presence radiated. "The path of the Emperor... is not just strength. It is inevitability!"