episode_0027

Naturally, there was no chain. I safely brought [Beginner Dual Swordsman] to hand.

I took a deep breath in and out. I reviewed the development route I had thought of in my head and checked for any mistakes.

‘……Hoo.’

There were no mistakes. Assuming the opponent doesn’t use a ‘hand trap’.

“Activate Magic Card [Wooden Sword Sprout], by discarding a [Wooden Sword] Equip Magic from my hand, I will draw 2 cards.”

This dangerous card, which would merely result in discarding an Equip Magic if blocked by [Spirit of the Lock], passed safely. Without a chain, I safely drew two cards.

The two cards I drew weren’t bad. I could finish it even more surely.

“I will summon [Beginner Dual Swordsman].”

LV.1 [Beginner Dual Swordsman] Sustainability Attribute/Warrior Type Attack Power 100 Defense Power 400

I summoned [Beginner Dual Swordsman] to the field. Although yesterday I got carried away and even thought about a summoning chant, it was still embarrassing to dramatically shout while bringing out a Level 1 monster.

“[Beginner Dual Swordsman]? That’s a monster I’ve never seen before.”

“Its Attack Power is… 100? Is it a monster for development?”

“It doesn’t have such an effect. Its own effect seems quite powerful for a Level 1 monster, though.”

At the appearance of a monster they had never seen before, the onlookers murmured. It wasn’t a reaction in a particularly good direction.

‘Well, I can’t help it. Even I thought it was a weak monster at first.’

I understand. But soon, everyone will be surprised.

“What is that crappy monster?”

“It’s one of my ace monsters. Would you like to check its effect?”

“No thanks. I won’t look because it’s annoying.”

Past scoffed as if there was no need to look. Is it because he wouldn’t be able to do anything this turn anyway, so he won’t look? He’s arrogant.

“……Activate Magic Card [Wooden Sword’s Choice], to the Level 1 Sustainability Attribute Warrior Type monster [Beginner Dual Swordsman] on the field, I will equip a [Wooden Sword] Equip Magic from my Deck.”

I reached into my Deck, drew an Equip Magic, and threw it to [Beginner Dual Swordsman].

“The Magic I’m equipping is [Scorching Wooden Sword].”

[Beginner Dual Swordsman], while looking straight ahead, reached out a hand to the side and equipped the burning wooden sword I threw, [Scorching Wooden Sword].

“The equipped monster’s Attack Power increases by 500 for each [Wooden Sword] Equip Magic equipped, and also, it is destroyed after my Battle Phase ends.”

[Beginner Dual Swordsman]’s Attack Power increased by 500, becoming 600 Attack Power.

“Hmm. Well, it’s enough to clear the field, I guess.”

While Past scoffed, I caught my breath and re-examined the stats of [Vulcan Soldier], [Catapult Sewer Rat], and [Undead Sewer Rat].

LV.1 [Vulcan Soldier] Dark Attribute/Machine Type Attack Power 1400 Defense Power 1200

LV.1 [Catapult Sewer Rat] Sustainability Attribute/Beast Type Attack Power 500 Defense Power 1000

LV.1 [Undead Sewer Rat] Sustainability Attribute/Beast Type Attack Power 1000 Defense Power 0

Except for the [Vulcan Soldier] that was Normal Summoned, the other two are in Defense Position. As Past said, at this point, the only one that can be defeated with 600 Attack Power is [Undead Sewer Rat].

“Ah, even so, with that effect, if it defeats Undead Sewer Rat, its Attack Power increases by 1000, making it 1600?”

“That [Beginner Dual Swordsman], since it says it can attack again if it destroys a monster, that means it can destroy all of them, right?”

“Since it goes up each time it destroys one, is it a total increase of 2900?”

The onlookers began to murmur. As they said, all monsters on the field can be destroyed.

“But since the two [Sewer Rats] are in Defense Position, it can’t inflict damage to life points except for [Vulcan Soldier], can it?”

“Since it’s written that it can attack a ‘monster’ one more time, a direct attack would also be impossible…”

“If this is the case… After destroying them all first, do they just have to hope they don’t die next turn?”

Not dying next turn.

That won’t happen. It’s not something to hope for.

“I will equip Equip Magic [Mirror-Calm Wooden Sword] to [Beginner Dual Swordsman].”

Because I will finish it this turn. I threw the Equip Magic from my hand.

Swoosh, Thwack!

[Beginner Dual Swordsman] equipped the second wooden sword, [Mirror-Calm Wooden Sword]. With this, [Beginner Dual Swordsman] is no longer wielding two daggers, but an Iaijutsu of a burning wooden sword and a wooden sword shining like a mirror.

“The equipped monster’s Attack Power increases by the opponent monster’s Attack Power during that battle. And just like other [Wooden Sword] Equip Magics, it is destroyed at the end of my Battle Phase.”

[Mirror-Calm Wooden Sword] has a similar effect to [Beginner Dual Swordsman], but it temporarily increases Attack Power ‘before’ battle.

“That is… so, it means they will absolutely never be defeated in battle?”

“It’s quite an amazing effect, but it being destroyed at the end of the Battle Phase is a bit…”

In other words, [Beginner Dual Swordsman], whose original Attack Power is only 100, is guaranteed to win when battling against a monster in Attack Position, and furthermore, because it is a [Wooden Sword] Magic, it is a powerful Equip Magic that can also boost the Attack Power of [Scorching Wooden Sword].

Therefore, it was the [Wooden Sword] Equip Magic that should have been searched for first, but this time, luckily, it was among the two cards I drew. There was no need to specifically search for it.

“Hold on. Did you happen to forget that a monster in Defense Position, even if attacked and destroyed, doesn’t inflict damage? Raising its Attack Power alone is meaningless, you know?”

“…And activate Magic Card [Wooden Sword Samsara].”

Now, only one thing remains.

“A [Wooden Sword] Equip Magic from the Graveyard to the Sustainability Attribute Warrior Type monster on the field equipped with a [Wooden Sword] Equip Magic, [Beginner Dual Swordsman], I will equip.”

The last piece buried by [Wooden Sword Sprout], is equipping [Thunderclap Wooden Sword].

“That Equip Magic is…”

In an instant, lightning struck [Beginner Dual Swordsman].

“Whoa?!”

“L-Lightning?! What?!”

It wasn’t lightning.

Crackle, crackle crackle…

“[Thunderclap Wooden Sword].”

It was [Thunderclap Wooden Sword], a wooden sword crackling and glowing yellow, possessing the power of lightning that fell from the sky.

“In, in its mouth? Is it holding it in its mouth?”

“It’s just a wooden sword, but why is it so unnecessarily cool?”

“…But if that’s the case, isn’t it no longer a dual swordsman?”

[Beginner Dual Swordsman] held the hilt of the third wooden sword that flew in, [Thunderclap Wooden Sword], horizontally in its mouth, and stood proudly.

“When attacking a monster in Defense Position, it inflicts damage equal to the amount exceeding that monster’s Defense Power. And, it is destroyed after the Battle Phase ends.”

And with this, Past’s defense wall became meaningless.

“Huh? Wh-what, what did you say? Wait. Defense Power? What?”

Since two of the monsters were in Defense Position anyway, Past’s face, which had been smiling as if to say ‘go ahead and try’, instantly contorted in confusion.

“Wait, hold on a minute. If that’s the case, the numbers now… uh, wait, let me calculate!!”

“Even if it is destroyed, the duel itself will likely end before the Battle Phase is over, though.”

While developing up to this point, no interruptions came. There are no lockdown effects either.

‘It’s true, Knight Captain.’

All that’s there are monsters awkwardly lined up, rather, setting up their own demise, with not a single bit of disruptive power.

‘This, I cannot lose.’

“Entering the Battle Phase.”

The duel I had all night was much more difficult and challenging.

“Attacking [Vulcan Soldier].”

With [Beginner Dual Swordsman], which gained 1600 Attack Power due to the 3 [Wooden Swords], I attacked [Vulcan Soldier], which had the highest Attack Power.

“Haaaah!!”

[Beginner Dual Swordsman] let out a yell and slashed [Vulcan Soldier] with the burning wooden sword [Scorching Wooden Sword].

“Beep, beep beep beep… I will explode!!!!”

Kwaaaang!!

[Vulcan Soldier], attacked with 3000 Attack Power (which increased by its own Attack Power, 1400, during the battle), was cleaved in two by the wooden sword and exploded.

Diddidididik-!!

“Immediately before the attack, its Attack Power increased to 3000 due to the effect of [Mirror-Calm Wooden Sword], and since [Vulcan Soldier]’s Attack Power was 1400, that’s 1600 damage. And its Attack Power increased by 1400 due to [Beginner Dual Swordsman]’s effect.”

“Wait, hold on, hold on!! What is it? Why is it like that?!”

[Beginner Dual Swordsman], whose original Attack Power was only 100, has now become a monster with ace-level Attack Power of 3000, and,

“Since it destroyed one, due to [Beginner Dual Swordsman]’s effect, it can attack a monster one more time. This time, attack [Undead Sewer Rat].”

With that Attack Power, it attacked [Undead Sewer Rat].

“Haaaah!!”

Chwaaaak!!

“Squeak!!”

The mirror-like shining wooden sword [Mirror-Calm Wooden Sword] held by [Beginner Dual Swordsman] severed the neck of [Undead Sewer Rat].

The Attack Power, which was 3000, increased by [Undead Sewer Rat]’s Attack Power due to [Mirror-Calm Wooden Sword]’s effect, becoming 4000, and since [Undead Sewer Rat]’s Defense Power was 0, that value went through entirely as direct damage.

Diddididididik-!!

“4, 4000?! Crazy, why is it like that?! Wait, show me the card!! I want to see the effect!!”

“Finally, I will attack [Catapult Sewer Rat] with 4000 Attack Power.”

Ignoring Past’s words, who had been arrogant the whole time and now wanted to see the effect, I commanded [Beginner Dual Swordsman] to perform the final attack.

“Uwooooooh!!”

Pazijik, Kururururung!!

[Thunderclap Wooden Sword], the shining lightning wooden sword held in [Beginner Dual Swordsman]’s mouth, flashed with a thunderclap and split [Catapult Sewer Rat] in two.

“Squea, squeak…”

[Catapult Sewer Rat], which had a disgusting mechanical device on its back, split in two as if sliding, and exploded spectacularly.

Diddididididik-!! Kiing!!

Simultaneously with that, Past’s life point counter, which had dropped below 0, scattered, turning into particles of light.

“Wh-what, what did you say…”

“Increased by 500 to 4500, exceeding 1000 Defense Power, resulting in 3500 damage.”

I briefly explained the process, and,

“…I won.”

Feeling a shiver rising from deep within my body, I declared victory.