Chapter 65: Sakuretsu Armor, You Died a Miserable Death
"Although I really want to argue with you, I'll End Turn." Hayato hadn't expected Weevil to be so good at interrupting other people's plays. If this were the Real Card Environment of Yu-Gi-Oh! in his previous life, someone like Weevil would definitely be the type to fill their Deck with cards like Effect Veiler, Called by the Grave, Infinite Impermanence, Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring, and Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit.
Although Hayato himself also liked to fill his Deck with these useful Hand Traps...
[Hayato: 4900 LP, Hand 3]
[Set Card] [Parasite]
Field: [Ojama Country]
Although Hayato had an advantage over Weevil in terms of Hand Resources and Life Points, the situation on the Field still looked slightly more favorable for Weevil. And the other Ojama Monster he had finally managed to draw was also sent back to the Deck by Weevil. Although he still had one Set Card on his Field that hadn't been Activated, that was a Second Turn plan prepared for when Weevil Summoned Great Moth.
Before that, he would just have to take a few hits to his Life Points.
"My Turn, Draw a Card." Weevil added a Card to his Hand, looking at Hayato's Field with a sinister smile. "Looking at that Expression on your face, are you perhaps pinning your hopes on that Set Card in your Spell/Trap Zone? As the Stakes for opposing me, I will cut off your hope."
"Activate Magic Card, [Mystical Space Typhoon]!"
Weevil played the Hand Card he had just Drawn. The Card appeared in the center of the Field, transforming into a rapidly moving whirlwind that swept towards Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone. The Parasite that had already been Activated was unaffected, but the Card Hayato had Set was lifted by the strong wind and then torn into pieces.
It was Sakuretsu Armor.
'As expected, it couldn't escape the Destiny of being blown away by the wind?' Hayato sighed. He had originally wanted to use Sakuretsu Armor to Destroy Great Moth, but Sakuretsu Armor still couldn't be Activated successfully.
"With this, your Field is practically naked before me. Flying Kamakiri #1, begin the hunt!"
"Chak!"
Flying Kamakiri #1 swung the blade-like arms in its hands, and a blade of air flew towards Hayato, hitting the Duel Platform. The Virtual Projection System simulated the Impact and applied it to Hayato.
"Ugh!" Hayato instinctively clutched the Duel Platform. This damage was clearly much more significant than before, a full 1500 points of damage, causing a large drop in Hayato's Life Points.
[Hayato: 4900 LP → 3400 LP]
"My Turn End. With this, Cocoon of Evolution has grown for three Turns. Countdown, 2!"
[Weevil: 2300 LP, Hand 0]
[Cocoon of Evolution] [DEF 2000]
[Flying Kamakiri #1] [ATK 1500]
"My Turn, Draw a Card."
Adding the Card to his Hand, Hayato looked at the Card he drew with some surprise. Could he actually get a Divine Draw of a removal Card?
"Activate Magic Card, [Magical Stone Excavation]. I can discard two Hand Cards, then return one Magic Card from my Graveyard." Hayato sent Meteor Stream and Curse of Dragon to the Graveyard. "The Magic Card I will return is this one, [Dragon Mirror], which was sent to the Graveyard just now by the Effect of Mind Crush!"
"Dragon Mirror? That seems to be a Magic Card limited to Summoning Dragon-Type Monsters. Could Hayato be planning to Summon Alligator's Sword Dragon?" Joey Wheeler made his guess.
"Alligator's Sword Dragon, I remember that's a Card that can Direct Attack the opponent if they only have EARTH, WATER, or FIRE Attribute Monsters on their Field, right? But Weevil has the WIND Attribute Flying Kamakiri #1 on his Field, so its Effect can't be Activated. And its ATK is only 1700, which also can't break through Cocoon of Evolution's Defense."
Hearing Yugi's analysis, Kujaku Mai nodded in agreement. "Furthermore, in two more Turns, that Weevil will successfully Summon his Ace Monster—Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth. No one has ever defeated Weevil after he Summoned that Monster. That young man named Hayato is in danger."
"Dragon Mirror, huh? Useless! No Monster can break through my Cocoon of Evolution's invincible Defense!"
Facing Weevil's taunts, Hayato remained calm. "Weevil, although you're scum, I have to admit you're a powerful Duelist. It's true, ordinary Monsters can't destroy your Cocoon of Evolution. Therefore, to defeat you, I am willing to give up my Tamashii."
"I Set one Hand Card, then Activate Dragon Mirror! I Banish Gaia The Fierce Knight from my Graveyard, and Curse of Dragon, which I just sent to the Graveyard!"
A magnificent mirror appeared on the Field. Two balls of light shot out from the Graveyard and merged into the mirror. From within the mirror's surface, a warrior riding a flying dragon and holding a lance flew out.
"Super-metal armor, super-gorgeous propulsion, super-powerful knight! Warrior who controls a giant dragon, perform a dramatic Battle!"
"Gaia the Dragon Champion!"
Gaia The Fierce Knight, riding on Curse of Dragon, appeared with Hayato's overly enthusiastic shout. As soon as he appeared on the Field, he eagerly urged his upgraded mount, diving down from high altitude towards the Cocoon of Evolution on Weevil's Field and thrusting the lance in his hand.
[Gaia the Dragon Champion] [Level 7/WIND] [Dragon/Fusion] [2600/2100]
"The stronger knight has returned! Take this 2600 ATK, Weevil! Gaia the Dragon Champion Attacks Cocoon of Evolution, Cavalry Charge!"
"Boom!"
The lance effortlessly pierced through Cocoon of Evolution's Defense. Accompanied by an explosion, Weevil's Field was instantly enveloped in the smoke emanating from the attacked Cocoon of Evolution. Unable to see the situation clearly for a moment, Gaia retreated back to Hayato's Field, watching the situation within the smoke cautiously.
"Alright! That cocoon is broken! Now that Insect scumbag's Ace Card can't appear!" Joey Wheeler said excitedly, looking at Weevil's smoke-filled Field. In his opinion, Gaia the Dragon Champion's attack just now must have definitely destroyed Cocoon of Evolution and the Petit Moth inside.
Clearly, he hadn't heard of something called "no damage with smoke."
Almost the moment Joey Wheeler's words fell, a strange cry suddenly came from within the smoke: "Gah—, Gah—!!"
"Wh-what kind of sound is that?!"
"It sounds disgusting."
Many of the watching Duelists couldn't stand the sound, which was like fingernails scraping a blackboard, and covered their ears. Weevil, however, narrowed his eyes as if he had heard beautiful music. "You actually destroyed Cocoon of Evolution and interrupted the evolution process of my precious Monster."
"But, only the outer cocoon was destroyed. After several Turns of growth, my Petit Moth has evolved!"
"Spread your wings and display your elegance and beauty, Great Moth!"
From within the smoke, a huge green figure soared up, instantly climbing to the same height as Gaia the Dragon Champion. Its wings spread out, covering the sky and sun. Just one flap of its wings stirred up a hurricane that instantly blew away the smoke covering Weevil's Field.
[Great Moth] [Level 8/EARTH] [Insect/Special Summon] [2600/2300]
"Impeccable Defense and invincible ATK! Although not in its complete form, I will defeat you just like this, Hayato!" Weevil forcibly ended Hayato's Turn and Drew a Card from his Deck, even though Hayato was empty-handed. "Great Moth, Attack that Gaia the Dragon Champion!"