"Come forth! [Underworld Monarch Aidos]!"
With a confident wave from You Feng, a new form of Monarch arrived from the shadows.
[Underworld Monarch Aidos]
DARK / Level 2 / Spellcaster-Type
ATK: 800 / DEF: 1000
The audience gasped in shock—this wasn't just a summoning anymore, it was sorcery.
Even the duelists watching felt a chill.
It was like the aura of kings had taken form.
"Now I activate Aidos's effect!" You Feng declared.
"Because [Underworld Monarch Aidos] was summoned, I gain an additional Tribute Summon this turn!"
The field trembled under the aura of another Emperor.
"I now Tribute my [Dragon Token] and [Underworld Monarch Aidos]... to Advance Summon!"
"Descend! [Ehther the Heavenly Monarch]!"
[Ehther the Heavenly Monarch]
LIGHT / Level 8 / Fairy-Type
ATK: 2800 / DEF: 1000
"Due to the once-per-turn restriction on [The Monarch's Stormforth], I can't use its effect again now," You Feng clarified.
"But that doesn't stop Ehther's own effect!"
"When Tribute Summoned: I can send 2 'Monarch' Spell/Trap cards with different names from my hand or Deck to the GY; then, Special Summon 1 monster with 2400 or more ATK and 1000 DEF from my Deck!"
Without hesitation, You Feng selected two Monarch cards and sent them to the Graveyard.
"The monster I summon is—[Caius the Mega Monarch]!!"
From the heavens to the abyss, darkness gathered.
A horned demon burst forth with wings cracked by shadow. It circled ominously before diving to the battlefield.
Massive obsidian horns, crescent-shaped rings, and malicious black flame surrounded the creature.
[Caius the Mega Monarch]
DARK / Level 8 / Fiend-Type
ATK: 2800 / DEF: 1000
"Another Monarch?!" Misawa Tenpei's expression stiffened.
"How many variants of Monarchs does You Feng have?!"
Asuka of Obelisk Blue leaned forward, clearly intrigued.
The presence of three Monarchs now loomed like royalty on a battlefield.
The global stream cameras slowly panned upward, catching the silhouettes of three tyrants looming over the duel.
You Feng didn't hesitate. "Battle Phase!"
"Caius, attack [Cyber Dragon Core]!"
[Caius the Mega Monarch] flared with darkness, eyes glowing crimson.
He took flight and dove downward, tearing through the defending [Cyber Dragon Core] with a devastating slash!
"Boom—!"
"Next! [Raiza the Storm Monarch], attack [Cyber Dragon] in Defense Position!"
The wind churned. [Raiza] gathered the storm and hurled himself forward with a hurricane-infused strike, shattering [Cyber Dragon] with ease.
Maruto Ryo's field was now empty.
"Ehther, direct attack!!"
With a wave of his staff, [Ehther] surged forward.
But—
"Trap activate! [Absorbent Shield]!" Ryo shouted.
"This card negates the attack of one opponent's monster and restores Life Points equal to its ATK!"
A radiant barrier formed, intercepting [Ehther]'s staff before it hit.
Ryo's LP shot up by 2800.
LP: 6800
"Tch... I Set 1 card face-down. Turn end," You Feng stated.
"Due to Ehther's effect, [Caius the Mega Monarch] returns to my hand at the end of the turn."
Even though You Feng had committed so many powerful moves, he was managing his hand wisely.
[Stormforth] had already been used this turn, and all other Tributes relied on timing.
Still, his hand now held four cards, including powerful return options.
"My turn! Draw!"
Ryo drew. Just as he expected, the card was [Power Bond], already removed by You Feng earlier.
His Graveyard had been manipulated by You Feng's strategy.
A [Fusion Recovery] with no Fusion card and no viable monsters—worthless.
But Ryo wasn't done yet.
You Feng's [Ehther] still loomed—a dangerous threat that could Tribute on the opponent's turn.
"At the start of my turn, a [Dragon Token] is Summoned to my field in Attack Position!" You Feng reminded him.
A burden to most decks, but especially to one like Cyber Dragon that doesn't use Tribute Summons.
Ryo gritted his teeth. "Hmph! You're underestimating Cyber Dragons!"
"I activate—[Overload Fusion]!"
"By banishing the required Fusion Materials from my field or GY, I can Special Summon 1 DARK Machine Fusion Monster!"
A spark of energy burst from his Graveyard.
The metallic parts of Cyber Dragons twisted in mid-air...
"Come forth! [Chimeratech Rampage Dragon]!!"
Two heads. One body. A dark mechanical beast formed, roaring with rage.
[Chimeratech Rampage Dragon]
DARK / Level 5 / Machine-Type
ATK: 2100 / DEF: 1600
"My brother's newest dragon!" Maruto Sho gasped.
"But… it's only 2100 ATK...?"
Misawa squinted. "It's not the attack that matters—it's the effect."
Asuka's eyes widened. "Could it be—?!"
You Feng's gaze hardened. He knew what was coming.
"When [Chimeratech Rampage Dragon] is Fusion Summoned: I can target Spell/Trap Cards on the field up to the number of Fusion Materials used—then destroy them!"
"I banished two monsters—so I can destroy two cards!"
"I choose: [The Monarch's Stormforth] and your face-down card!"
With a thunderous blast, both cards shattered!
You Feng's eyes narrowed.
Even if he lost [Ehther] soon, the damage was done.
Still, the effect triggered first—before anything could stop it.
"You didn't think I'd come unprepared, did you?"
The balance had shifted.
Both sides now had nearly equal LP and no monsters, and a field with limited resources.
The global broadcast was electric with suspense.
"Impressive, Ryo…" You Feng chuckled.
"But even with that play—victory still belongs to me!"