Chapter 56: Divine Punishment
Orichalcos Seal!
Within a complex magic circle.
Odion and Valon were dueling.
"Aha."
"Armor transformation."
Dong dong dong~
Valon's head, body, left arm, right arm, legs, and other parts were enveloped in exquisitely crafted armor, instantly transforming the energetic young man into an "Armor Warrior."
Valon's deck was the "Armor Monster Deck."
These were cards that even the OCG (Official Card Game) hadn't officially released, a series unique to the anime.
In terms of rarity, Valon's Armor Monsters might not be lower than cards like Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
The helmet served as the soul of the armor, the body was responsible for blocking damage, the right hand attacked, the left hand defended, and the legs possessed the ability for direct attacks.
This was Valon's Armor Deck.
At this moment, Valon kicked Odion: "Knight Kick!"
Boom~
A violent explosion.
Odion let out a pained scream as he was sent flying by Valon's kick.
Due to the presence of the Orichalcos Seal, Odion slammed violently against the boundary wall.
Terrifying electrical currents turned into torture, severely wounding Odion both physically and mentally.
Having found Odion, Yu Miao's quest prompt was completed.
Looking at the 1000 Card Dust in his account, Yu Miao felt inner joy.
As for the rewarded "Orichalcos Seal" card, it was indeed the OCG version, and it also had an alternative name.
Orichalcos!!
"Odion!!" Marik immediately recognized that this "field" was extraordinary.
This green magic circle was both a field spell and a life-risking dark duel.
However, with limited information, Marik had no idea what this seal was.
"Unforgivable." Marik raised the Millennium Rod, intending to break this green seal from the outside.
Bang~
Two forces of darkness collided, a distorted, tangible quality in the air slowly manifesting...
Above, a pair of heterochromatic eyes lit up.
Immediately after, Marik was repelled by the Orichalcos' power, stumbling backward.
The power of Orichalcos could even corrupt and forcibly command the Three Sacred Beasts. The power of a single Millennium Item was insufficient, and it seemed Marik couldn't fully utilize the Item's power.
"Leader of the Rare hunters, don't be so agitated."
"The Doma Organization simply wishes to engage in a friendly duel with you."
"Please wait peacefully for the duel to conclude."
This voice was... Dartz!!
Yu Miao looked up at the pair of heterochromatic eyes emitting powerful dark energy above and confirmed it was Dartz.
Dartz also saw Yu Miao. Hidden in his secret chamber on an overseas island, Dartz himself was visibly taken aback.
The Nameless Pharaoh?
Why was Marik standing with the Nameless Pharaoh!?
Dartz was startled by Yu Miao's appearance.
Soon, Dartz realized he was overthinking. This man was not the Nameless Pharaoh; they merely looked very similar.
For no particular reason, Dartz felt an inexplicable sense of unease towards this man who resembled the Nameless Pharaoh.
"Watch this duel quietly."
As the words fell, Marik and Yu Miao found themselves enveloped by another seal.
Dartz wanted Marik to watch this duel quietly.
On the current field.
Odion's situation wasn't looking good. The difference in strength led to him being beaten back step by step by Valon.
The "Orichalcos Seal" card not only increased the ATK of all Valon's monsters by 500, but it also seemed to enhance Valon's Duel Spirit.
Valon seemed to have studied Odion, as he actually activated a "Royal Decree" on his field!!
Seeing this damn floodgate, Odion felt like he was about to have a stroke.
Doesn't it let anyone play a trap-heavy deck? What's wrong with trap-heavy decks?
Valon's response: Play your damn trap-heavy deck, eat my fist.
Boom.
Odion was punched down again.
Anyone could see Odion was about to lose.
"This man's deck doesn't rely on Trap Cards. Royal Decree alone has crippled Odion." Yu Miao mercilessly tore open the truth.
Marik himself grew increasingly resentful towards this previously unheard-of Doma Organization.
"Odion, I forbid you to lose!" Marik roared, issuing a strict order.
This seal signified a dark duel; if Odion lost, he would truly be gone.
Just standing up, Odion coughed a few times, his expression utterly dejected.
Royal Decree stifled his trap-heavy tactics. He felt incredibly unlucky, as if he encountered this Continuous Trap Card everywhere he went.
At this moment, "Temple of the Kings" had long been activated.
Odion had already sealed "The Winged Dragon of Ra" within it.
Why this "God Card" appeared in his deck out of thin air, Odion believed Lord Marik had secretly placed it there.
Given the current situation, Odion also agreed that only a "God Card" could break the deadlock.
"This God Card must be a counterfeit..."
Previously, Marik had tested it with other Rare hunters; those who used counterfeits ended up either dead or injured!!
However, Odion had been adopted by the Tombkeeper clan since childhood; his will was unshakable.
Marik believed Odion would definitely succeed in using the counterfeit God Card.
In that case.
Odion 's eyes burned with determination.
"Pay half my Life Points, send the Mystical Beast of Serket in my hand and the Temple of the Kings on the field to the Graveyard, and release the sealed card ignoring its summoning conditions."
Odion shouted to the sky. The Temple of the Kings emitted a distorted light as the sealed coffin lid opened.
A card shimmering with golden flames... a counterfeit God Card lit up.
Intense golden flames lingered within the Orichalcos Seal...
Dartz watched the duel through the heterochromatic eyes above, muttering in surprise:
"A precious God Card, they're willing to let this person use it?"
Rumble...
Outside the stadium, thunder and lightning flashed in the sky, the released power terrifying.
In the KC Corporation headquarters monitoring room, closely observing the entire city, they also captured this scene.
Now.
Above and behind Odion.
A "deity" radiating golden light descended from the heavens.
This massive figure emanated a power impossible to defy.
The Winged Dragon of Ra!
Odion crossed his arms, looking up at the golden card, chanting:
"I am the servant of the god. With your blood as the medium, I beseech your aid!"
"The glory of the god is eternal and immortal. May you return to this world."
Marik (the good side) was satisfied. Odion was using Ra, so this duel was secured.
This stream of flattery would surely make Ra very happy.
However, an anomaly occurred.
Marik's arm was shaking violently.
Looking at Marik's trembling "Qilin Arm," Yu Miao spoke: "It's your Duel Disk!"
Indeed, Marik discovered the God Card in his deck... was furious!!
Marik, his face ashen, uttered:
"The Wrath of God."
"The deity still intends to deliver divine punishment..."
BOOM!!!
As Marik spoke, terrifying divine punishment fell upon the field. Bolts of lightning struck Odion one after another.
"Ugh AAAAAHHHHHH!" In those few short seconds, Odion experienced what "hell" was.
Dartz, far away at his island headquarters, was utterly dumbfounded.
"This Winged Dragon of Ra is a fake card..."
The second-in-command of their own organization got divinely punished for using a fake card?
My goodness, Dartz had still underestimated the stupidity level of the Rare hunter organization.
This was too absurd!
It was akin to an international "drug" trafficking organization having its own second-in-command accidentally overdose and kill themselves out of ignorance.
"Enough, the duel ends here."
"The agreement is fulfilled."
(End of Chapter)
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