"Take this!"
shouted the Vampire.
"Using Cursed Vampire, in other words myself... direct attack!
Suppression Demon Eye has already subdued your Monster, your Monster can no longer perform any defensive actions. I've won!"
The cursed Blood Race leapt across the field, even its clone's pale face was as furious as its original, lunging ferociously at Yugen with claws outstretched.
The Amazon Swordsmen knelt halfway on the ground, wanting to stand up and defend but under the pressure of the Demon Eye, it finally couldn't muster the strength to rise, helplessly watching as the Blood Race leaped.
But Yugen remained calm: "Then I activate the Cover Card, Trap Card 'Enemy Attack Alert'!
During the opponent's attack declaration, summon a Monster from the hand with Special Summon, and force the opposing attacking Monster to attack the summoned Monster." (Original effect)
The Vampire was shocked: "Forced attack..."
He instinctively felt uneasy. The Cursed Vampire boosted by the Vampire Empire Field Spell currently had an Attack Power of 2500. If it was forced to attack the Amazon Swordsmen, he would immediately suffer a 1000-point backlash.
But then he thought again, no, it must attack what is about to be newly summoned from the opponent's hand, not the Underworld Knight.
As long as it's not that Anti-Armor Knight it should be fine. Whatever Monster is summoned...
"Special Summon 'Magic Mirror Guide - Boundary Reflector'," Yugen stated, "When this card in attack position is selected as an attack target, it deals damage equals to the attack power of the attacking Monster to the opponent."
Vampire: "......"
No...
Did you seriously run out of normal Monsters in your Card Deck?
This noble Blood Race felt a surge of anger, almost spitting out the blood consumed yesterday.
Apparently, attacking the Amazonian Swordsmen would have been better. At least the Swordsmen only reflects battle damage, this thing is practically a one-man Magic Tube. The Swordsmen reflect 1000 damage, still bearable. But taking a hit from this thing, one basically can be carried away.
At this moment, the mirror surface of the Magic Mirror Guide reflected the Vampire's rapid lunge, and was about to be reflected back with Mirror Magic.
In the nick of time, without further thought, the Vampire shouted again, waving to reveal the back field: "Then activate the Trap 'Destructive Medicine'!
Destroy one Monster on your field and gain Life Points equal to the Attack Power of that Monster!"
"A self-destructive card," Yugen realized, "So, it's specially carried to evade the opponent's Trap techniques… no, not just that."
"Correct!" The Cursed Vampire laughed heartily, "As I've said, I am immortal, no matter how many times I will revive!
Using the effect of 'Destructive Medicine' to destroy myself—
—that is, the 'Cursed Vampire' on the field!"
A loud bang, the Vampire on the field exploded into a blood mist, scattering into bits. However, the blood mist was immediately absorbed by the original, who took a deep breath as even vitality seemed to restore swiftly.
[Vampire, LP 2500→LP 4500]
"Because it is the attack declaration phase, not yet entering battle calculation, the Vampire Empire Field Spell effect hasn't activated, the 'Cursed Vampire' was destroyed with an Attack Power still at 2000.
Thus, I recover 2000 Life Points."
Cursed Vampire declared.
"But! As I mentioned, I will regenerate infinitely, continually growing stronger.
I pay 500 Life Points, and once more resurrect, Cursed Vampire!"
[Vampire, LP 4500→LP 4000]
The figure of the departed Blood Race reappeared ghostly, sinking its fangs vigorously into the neck of the original. Absorbing blood as nourishment, the spirit quickly solidified, returning to the field with more vitality.
[Cursed Vampire, Attack Power 2000→Attack Power 2500]
"Using the Trap to self-destruct can recover life, boost attack power, dodge unfavorable effects, and even because it is a Special Summon during the battle phase can add an extra attack!"
A Blood Race on the sidelines shouted excitedly.
"As expected from the master!"
"Only the master can wield such techniques effortlessly!"
The Cursed Vampire, seemingly proud of its adept maneuver, took a step forward proclaiming, "Listen up, you sinister lackey of the Overlord! Even for the sake of His Highness, I will not lose, nor will I let down my race!
The honor of our Blood Race does not allow for submission and surrender. We will fight the invaders to the end, at any cost, even if it means the last man standing!"
Despite being unfamiliar with the opponent, just these words stirred Judai with excitement, admiring: "Oh, that's the spirit of a Duelist!"
But indeed so, Yugen could clearly feel that this Elf's aura was indeed extraordinary, significantly stronger than the spirit opponents they had defeated along the way.
This naturally did not refer to the Card Deck's strength, excellent build, or powerful trump cards, but was purely referring to the strength as a Duelist.
One aspect is the Duel instinct, another is the "momentum" as a Duelist. And momentum can be significantly amplified by firm will and faith, which is why Duelists are considered quite idealistic entities.
This Blood Race in this region being able to battle the Overlord Army so far, likely has much to do with their steadfast battle will.
In fact, they should be the natives of this dimension, while the Overlord Army is an outside invader. From the faction standpoint, Yugen and the others were already planning to trouble the Overlord, then perhaps these Blood Races might count as allies.
Yugen had thought on the journey before, the Overlord's influence is widespread, lackeys innumerable. Wanting to wage war on the Overlord, although directly finding the opponent's original for a duel to decide victory is the simplest and straightforward approach, before finding the opponent, facing an enemy with a vast army single-handedly indeed has its inconveniences.
If pulling an army that can serve as allies, it might indeed prove useful.
Mm, if the allies can also bring more rare Card Decks, that would be even better.
Thinking of this made Yugen smile.
Indeed, sometimes you don't know someone until you fight. After today's battle, he believed the opponent would definitely be keen to exchange friendly discussions with them.
"Still smiling?"
The Cursed Vampire, seeing Yugen's relaxed and calm smile, felt even more agitated. Feeling that the seemingly sunny smile was so glaring, it was almost like a mockery.
The Vampire, with anger surging, took a step forward and ordered harshly.
"Destructive Medicine is a Trap Card, activated during the battle phase.
Therefore, the Cursed Vampire, which self-regenerator after destruction, is also Special Summoned during the battle phase, and can attack again this turn!
This means it's truly over now!"