Castle: Duel Arena
“Let’s Duel!”
(Sunset 2000/Mektaveus 2000)
“I believe I’ll start things off.” Sunset drew. “I’ll first summon Elemental Hero Gusting Avian(LV 4/1800/1100).” A winged hero in full on green attire appeared. “When he’s normal summoned, I can add 1 Elemental Hero or Hero spell/trap from my deck to my hand.
I’ll add Elemental Hero Stratos(LV 4/1800/300) and by adding him through this effect, I can special summon him.” A hero in a blue body suit appeared. “Through his effect, I can add any Hero I wish from my deck to my hand.”
“Whoa, she just busted out two heroes for no cost thanks to their effects.” Thunder commented.
“That’s Sunset for you.” Joey stated as he and Yugi joined them to watch the duel from up high. “Her deck’s a powerhouse of fusion summoning with great options to get materials for it.”
“She’s certainly holding true on all your guy’s promise not to hold back.” Arctic responded before noticeing that Sonata was tenser than usual as she grasped his hand. “Sonata?”
“S-Sorry.” Sonata voiced as she loosened her grip. “That person I mentioned just used heroes.”
“Ah, I see.” Arctic stated in understanding.
“I’ll then set one card and end my turn.” Sunset finished.
“Alright, let’s see what I got.” Mektaveus drew. “Well, you’re not the only one who can perform a minimal cost move with impact. I’ll summon Superheavy Samurai Battleball(LV 2/100/800).” A small, spherical machine samurai appeared.
“Provided I have no spell/trap cards in my grave, and all monsters I control are Superheavy Samurai, I can target any 1 monster you control with a level. Then, this card and that card will go to the grave. Your monster is Level 4 while Battleball is Level 2.
That means I can special summon my Level 6 Superheavy Samurai from my extra deck. Synchro summon Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji(LV 6/500/2500) and I do so in defense as always.” A hulking red and gold samurai appeared.
“Given all your Synchros have effects for not having spell/trap cards, what’s this one’s?” Sunset asked.
“This one allows me to destroy all spells and traps my opponent controls when he’s Synchro Summoned.” Mektaveus declared. “Battleball’s effect still counts as such.”
“In that case, I’ll activate the card you intend to destroy being my Elemental Recharge.” Sunset countered. “This trap grants me one thousand life points for every Elemental Hero I control. Since I control two, that’s two thousand more life points (Sunset 4000/Mektaveus 2000).”
“Spells and traps are rather potent, but my deck has me covered.” Mektaveus smiled. “I equip Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji(LV 6/500/3700) with Superheavy Samurai Soulshield Wa11 granting my monster 1200 more DEF.”
“That’s a substantial boost.” Joey stated.
“Does that really matter?” Sonata asked unaware of another factor concerning the Superheavy Samurai. “I mean, I don’t think anyone would willingly attack into that.”
“No one has to willingly attack for it to be useful.” Yugi informed. “All of Mektaveus’ stronger Superheavy Samurai can attack from defense position and use their DEF as though it were their ATK in that instance.”
“Really?” Sonata was stunned such an archetype like this existed. “With abilities like I’m seeing, it makes total sense now how he got this far. I was starting to become confused when it was mentioned his cards have effects that work with no spell/traps in the grave.”
Those are the qualities of his deck.” Joey voiced. “It’s all monsters with various effects to make up for the lack of a standard deck construction and attacking from defense.”
“Since Mektaveus rarely has a reason to put his monsters in attack, Sunset’s going to need to come up with a way around that.” Arctic voiced.
“Now, Shutendoji will destroy Stratos (Sunset 2100/Mektaveus 2000).” Mektaveus continued. “With that, I end my turn. Good thing that trap of yours panned out otherwise this duel would almost be over already.”
“You might think differently based on the results.” Sunset drew. “I activate Polymerization to fuse Elemental Heroes Necroshade and Feral Wildheart. Fusion summon Elemental Hero Necroid Shaman(LV 6/1900/1800).” A dark-skinned man with tribal designs appeared.
“If there’s one thing I know about your fusions, it’s that their effects are the real danger to watch out for.” Mektaveus declared with a smile. “What’s this guy about?”
“When this card is special summoned, I can pull off a little magic trick.” Sunset responded. “He destroys any 1 monster I wish on your field.”
“What!?” Mektaveus exclaimed in shock as his monster was destroyed and the equip went to the grave with it. “Soulshield Wall only works to protect my monster from attacks meaning its useless in this instance.”
“Don’t worry for the secondary part of his effect kicks in.” Sunset continued. “In return for the destruction, I replace the destroyed monster with any in your grave. I return your synchro monster back to the field. Though, I’m more a fan of attack position personally.”
Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji(LV 6/500/2500)
“That is a solid counter.” Arctic commented.
“Indeed.” Bakura nodded. “Mektaveus is about to take a rather large chunk of damage.”
“Necroid Shaman, destroy Shutendoji!” Sunset declared resulting in Shamen thrusting his staff through the opposing monster shattering him with his magic from the inside out (Sunset 2100/Mektaveus 600). “With that, I set one card to end my turn.”
“I’ll admit, that’s a fairly nifty card.” Mektaveus drew. “Considering we’re supposed to be going all out, I don’t think I should do any less than bring out my absolute strongest. I summon Superheavy Samurai Magnet(LV 4/900/1900).”
A bulky blue machine with a magnet on it appeared. “When he’s normal summoned, I can special summon a level 4 or lower Superheavy Samurai from my hand. I choose Superheavy Samurai Motorbike(LV 2/800/1200).” A purple machine cycle appeared.
“A tuner monster.” Sunset noted. “Are you planning on summoning another level 6 synchro?”
“Nope, that one I used before is the only level 6 monster I got.” Mektaveus smiled. “Like I said, I’m currently working towards my best.”
“He must mean his train from yesterday.” Tristan realized.
“Doesn’t that monster take a combined twelve levels?” Joey asked.
“It does.” Tristan nodded. “Based on what we’ve seen, getting the monsters out isn’t difficult, but Mektaveus now needs six more.”
“Now, I equip Superheavy Samurai Soulgia Booster onto my Motorbike which results in it being treated as a tuner.” Mektaveus continued.
“Considering Motorbike was already a tuner; I assume that monster has an ability to now special summon itself to the field.” Sunset reasoned.
“Seeing if you understood was exactly why I decided not to equip him to Magnet.” Mektaveus stated happily. “If Booster is equipped by its own effect, and my grave is devoid of backrow, I can special summon Superheavy Samurai Soulgia Booster(LV 4/0/0) to the field.”
“Not bad getting three monsters out at once; however, you’re still two levels shy of reaching your train.” Sunset commented.
“That’s where Motorbike comes in.” Mektaveus responded. “Once per turn, I can raise the level of any Machine monster I control by two, and I’ll do it to the tuner himself.” Superheavy Samurai Motorbike(LV 4/800/1200 effect). “Now, everything is in place.
Motorbike will give Magnet and Booster a tune up to Synchro for 12. Through all hard ships that one faces, I stand true and proud to protect all I hold close to my heart. May my spirit show the might that stands for not only my family but the buds I’ve made.
I call upon the spirit of my father, Victor Armaldo, to help me. The power of not only the mighty train but the honor of the great semi-truck. All hail, Superheavy Samurai Steam Train King(LV 12/2000/4800) in defense!” A colossal, demonic red train appeared.
“That monster has more DEF than that Gemenid’s monster Blue Blood was able to Ritual summon.” Tea stated impressed.
“Given its level, there isn’t a doubt in my mind that it’s effect is exactly what we were told.” Yugi added. “Even without that ability, Sunset is now in trouble.”
“Unless she has a way to protect herself, you’re right.” Arctic added.
“Once per turn, I can banish every spell/trap in the grave and deal you 200 life points of damage for each one.” Mektaveus informed. “Steam Train King, pave the way for the foundation of any deck. Clear the grave of all spell/trap cards (Sunset 1700/Mektaveus 600).”
“That would have been scary had you summoned him later into the duel.” Sunset retorted. “As things stand, you’ve only just now gotten my life points below where they started.”
“Don’t worry because the rest of your life points are going to fall.” Mektaveus responded. “Steam Train King, end this by attacking Necroid Shaman. Run em’ over!”
“I activate my face down Iron Resolve.” Sunset countered. “With this trap, I can half my own life points and no longer take any battle damage this turn (Sunset 850/Mektaveus 600). That means I’m protected even as your monster destroys my own.”
“That is the case; however, you’re still staring down my train.” Mektaveus stated. “Unless you can deal with him, this duel is over.”
“With the hand I currently have, I only need one more piece to complete the puzzle of my victory.” Sunset put her hand on her deck. “I’m feeling lucky!” She drew and smiled. “I activate my second Polymerization.
With it I’ll fuse Elemental Hero Striking Sparkman and King of Swamp which can act as a substitute for one, named fusion material. In this case, he’ll be Flame Wingman. With these two monsters, I summon forth a hero who cuts through the darkness with his radiance.
Fusion Summon Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman(LV 8/2500/2100).” An evolved version of Flame Wingman appeared wearing silver and gold armor. “This monster has two effects. The first grants him 300 ATK for each Elemental Hero in my grave.”
“For every Elemental Hero!” Arctic/Thunder exclaimed just as shocked as Tristan/Joey had been back when she summoned this against PaniK.
“She has Avian, Stratos, Necroshade, Wildheart, Necroid Shaman, and Sparkman.” Bakura counted. “Six heroes means 1800 extra ATK.”
Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman(LV 8/4300/2100 effect)
“That monster isn’t strong enough to get over my Steam Trian King.” Mektaveus declared. “Even if it is, my monster is in defense position meaning you couldn’t touch my life points.”
“I assure you; I wasn’t wrong calling the hand I currently held the puzzle pieces to my victory.” Sunset retorted. “Shining Flare Wingman, attack Steam Train King with solar flare.” Shining Flare Wingman ascended before coming down intending to punch the opposing monster.
“I still don’t see how this is your victory because all you’ll do is loose five hundred life points.” Mektaveus called out.
“That would be true if I weren’t about to use your monster’s own ATK, twice.” Sunset declared. “I activate Battle Fusion. When there is an attack involving a Fusion monster I control and my opponent’s monster, this card grants him an ATK boost equal to that opposing monster’s ATK.
While most of your monster have low attack, your Steam Train King has more than enough to allow my Wingman the power to get over him.” Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman(LV 8/6300/2100 effect) obliterated the opposing monster.
“I still don’t get how this is the end.” Mektaveus stated.
“It’s Flare Wingman’s secondary ability which makes good on what I just said.” Sunset responded. “Whenever he destroys a monster you control by battle, their ATK is taken right out of your life points.”
“Okay, I see it now…” Mektaveus declared shocked.
Then, Shining Flare Wingman radiated a powerful light that washed over him (Sunset 850/Mektaveus 0).
“Excellently done, Sunset.” Pegasus noted to himself. “You’ve made it to the finals just as I hoped you would.”
“Whoa, Sunset faced down that train with no fear and overcame it.” Tristan declared.
“Yeah, her deck actually had a lot of counters to his strategies.” Bakura added.
Mektaveus broke out laughing, drawing everyone’s attention. “Well, I gave it my best shot only to fall to the better duelist.” He nodded. “Congratulations Sunset.”
“Thank you, Mektaveus.” Sunset nodded back at him. “Hopefully getting this far was enough.”
“I think it’s further than anyone thought a deck like mine could go.” Mektaveus smiled. “In the end, top four in a tournament like this is a great place to end.” He gave a thumbs up. “Whoever wins between Joey and Yugi, give them your best for me.”
“I’ll be sure of it.” Sunset promised.
“The first of the semifinal rounds has come to a close.” Croquet announced. “Sunset Shimmer has emerged victorious over Mektaveus Armaldo meaning she advances to the finals.”
Everyone cheered for that official announcement which Pegasus let ride before eventually gesturing for Croquet to continue.
“The last duel of the semifinals will begin shortly between Yugi Muto and Joey Wheeler.” Croquet announced. “Prepare your decks.”
“We’re going right now.” Joey was a bit stunned. “That’s rather quick.”
“Just remember what we all promised last night Joey.” Yugi spoke up drawing his attention. “No matter who we duel, or when we duel, give it our best.”
“Yeah, you’re right Yug.” Joey nodded. “Let’s get down there and go at it.”
As such, Yugi and Joey swapped places with Sunset and Mektaveus before placing their decks down.
“Before we begin, both must show one of the two cards required for participation.” Croquet ordered, so Joey & Yugi both showed their respective King’s Hand cards. “Both qualify, so the duel may proceed.”
At that moment, Yugi transformed.
“Before we start, I just wanted say thank you to Yugi & Sunset.” Joey declared surprising his opponent and the hero user on the balcony. “Just look at me. I made it to the Top 4 of the biggest duel monsters tournament that has ever been thrown.
Without you Yugs, I don’t think I’d have ever gotten into the game or be someone worthy of standing here. Without Sunset doing the work to get me in officially, putting her own place on the line, I wouldn’t be here either.”
“Help from the people around you doesn’t make the work you put in any less important.” Yugi voiced. “You dueled hard to make it here. Now, as your friend, I’m going to respect that by giving you nothing but my best.”
“I’ll return that same energy.” Joey responded.
“Let’s duel!”
(Yugi 2000/Joey 2000)
“You want my best, so I’ll come swinging right out of the gate.” Yugi drew. “I activate Chaos Form allowing me to Ritual summon any Chaos or Black Luster Soldier I wish. In return, all I must offer are monsters whose level equals or exceeds the level of the ritual monster.
Silent Swordsman LV7 is all the material I need to bring about a magician whose studied the powers of chaos. Ritual summon Magician of Chaos(LV 7/2500/2100).” A Dark Magician whose robes were blue and red appeared. “I’ll end my turn there.”
“That is a gutsy move to expend that many card early on.” Thunder commented.
“For your average duelist, it would be.” Sunset voiced. “When it comes to Yugi, he knows what he’s doing.”
“If you’re going to pull off a maneuver like that, then I’ll come right back at ya.” Joey drew. “I first summon Gearfried the Iron Knight(LV 4/1800/1600).” A man contained within all black armor appeared. “Then, I’ll activate Release Restraint.”
“I’ll stop you right there.” Yugi declared. “One of my Magician’s effects allows me to destroy 1 card you control, once per turn, upon anyone activating a spell, trap, or monster effect. Since you activated Release Restraint, I’ll destroy your Gearfried.”
“Aw man.” Joey lamented before shaking it off. “Yugi just squashed my momentum. Fortunately, this also means he can’t attack me since I don’t control a monster. That’s good as now I don’t need to risk setting a card to be destroyed.” He looked at his opponent. “Alright, you got me there, so I end my turn.”
“Dang, that was a nasty starter on Yugi’s part.” Tristan commented.
“Yugi’s opening was brilliant.” Bakura voiced. “Through this ritual, he’s completely dictated the terms of battle buying him time to build up resources as he makes his opponent waste theirs in an attempt to overcome it.”
“I’m going to keep applying the pressure, Joey.” Yugi drew. “Another effect of my Magician is that he counts as Dark Magician while on the field or in my grave. That means I can equip him with Magic Formula boosting his ATK by 700.”
Magician of Chaos(LV 7/3200/2100)
“He wasn’t kidding about applying more pressure.” Joey thought.
“I’ll then end my turn.” Yugi continued.
“I need something to turn this around otherwise Yugi’s field is just going to grow worse for me as the turns go on.” Joey drew. “That works. That works well.” He nodded. “I’ll simply set one monster and end my turn.”
“This isn’t looking good.” Thunder voiced. “Despite no damage being dealt, all Joey can do at this point is simply defend.”
“I don’t know about that.” Sunset responded. “Joey’s looking as those he has a plan.”
“I got to agree with Sunset.” Yugi drew and looked at his hand. “Considering I don’t remember Joey running monsters with high defense, that monster must be one of his jars. I’ll benefit more by attacking than him flipping it.” He nodded. “Magician, Chaos Magic Attack on that monster!”
“You just attacked into my Cyber Jar(LV 3/900/900).” A mischievous cybernetic jar monster appeared. “Before your attack finishes, his flip effect now activates which destroys both our monsters.”
“Before you continue, your effect resulted in Magic Formula being sent to the grave which grants me 1000 life points (Yugi 3000/Joey 2000). Additionally, my Magician has one last effect since he was Ritual Summoned.
By you destroying him, I can special summon any Chaos or Black Luster Ritual Monster from my hand ignoring their summoning condition. I summon Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier(LV 8/3000/2500).” A blue warrior in immaculate blue, gold, and red armor appeared.
“To think he had the Ritual Monster that beat Shining Armor on hand like that.” Tea stated shocked.
“Considering everything Magician of Chaos can do, it’s one scary monster.” Mektaveus voiced.
“I thought I would have cleared his field.” Joey continued. “After Cyber Jar clears our field, we reveal the top five cards of our deck. All level four or lower monsters must be summoned in face up or face down defense position. Everything else is added to our hands. I’m up first.”
Considering Joey had one level four monster with over 2000 ATK in his deck, this just turned into a potential game ender. He knew from how Tea said Yugi beat Shining Armor that Super Soldier could doll out the same effect damage as Sunset’s Flame and Flare Wingmen.
Fortunately, Joey’s excavated cards were: Comrade Swordsman of Landstar, Gemini Ablation, Hayabusa Knight, Magical Arm Shield, and Little-Winguard
Yugi’s excavated cards were: Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Monster Reincarnation, Silent Swordsman LV 5, Celtic Guardian, and Giant Soldier of Stone
“I’ll be putting Comrade Swordsman of Landstar(LV 3/500/1200), Hayabusa Knight(LV 3/1000/700), and Little-Winguard(LV 4/1400/1800) all on my field in face down defense position.
“I’ll put my Giant Soldier of Stone(LV 4/1300/2000) in face down defense position and will summon my Celtic Guardian(LV 4/1400/1200).” Yugi declared as the elfish swordsman appeared. “Now, Celtic Swordsman will destroy your Comrade.
Then, Black Luster Soldier – Super Soldier will destroy your Little-Winguard. When Super Soldier destroys an opponent’s monster by battle, they take damage equal to that monster’s ATK in the graveyard. That means you take 1400 life points (Yugi 3000/Joey 600).”
“Come on man, you got to make a move!” Tristan called out.
“Yugi’s backing Joey into a corner and turning all his moves to his advantage.” Bakura stated. “If he wants any shot at this, then Joey needs to start pushing back at Yugi’s level.”
“If he can’t rise up against this, then it’s already over.” Sunset concluded.
“With that, I end my turn.” Yugi declared.
“Alright, my move!” Joey drew. “Get ready Yugi because I’m about to step things up a notch. I summon Rocket Warrior(LV 4/1500/1300).” A little warrior decked out in armor that looked like a rocket appeared. “Now, it’s time I perform my own advanced summon.
I activate Polymerization to fuse Rocket Warrior and my face down Hayabusa Knight together. Warrior who wields magic and metal in tandem, appear! Fusion summon Gilti-Gearfried the Magical Steel Knight(LV 8/2700/1600).” A warrior in shining black and grey armor appeared.
“Alright!” Thunder cheered. “That monster did a lot of work on me, so it’s bound to do something here.”
“I’ll now have my knight attack your Black Luster Soldier.” Joey continued. “Once per turn, since he is battling another monster, I can banish any spell card from my grave, like Release Restraint, and have him gain half his current DEF to his ATK until the end of the turn.
Go, Over-Limit!” Gilti-Gearfried the Magical Steel Knight(LV 8/3500/1600 effect). Now, destroy that opposing warrior with Arcane Slash!” The Knight struck down Black Luster Soldier in one, fell swoop (Yugi 2500/Joey 600).
“My Super Soldier has a similar effect to Chaos in that if he is destroyed and sent to the grave, I can summon Gaia the Fierce Knight(LV 7/2300/2100) from my hand, deck, or grave.” He grabbed his deck to bring out the blue armored knight. “I’ll do so in defense position.”
“That is the case, but I’m still not done with my Battle Phase.” Joey declared. “Since my monster was created by using two monsters on the field, he can attack again. Steel Knight, destroy Yugi’s Celtic Guardian. Go, Arcane Slash!”
Steel Knight slashed down the elfish swordsman (Yugi 400/Joey 600).
“Superb.” Pegasus chuckled as he clapped. “Two advanced summoning methods used to drastically shift the tides of the duel.”
“Joey not only managed to best two of Yugi’s Ritual Mosnters, but he’s finally made headway on his life points.” Tristan declared excitedly.
“Talk about a comeback.” Tea voiced happily.
“This is exactly what we all promised last night.” Sunset voiced.
“Whoa, those two are on a whole other level.” Thunder stated. “Even though that’s the same monster, it’s like Joey’s dueling well beyond what he was in our duel.”
Arctic nodded. “I’ll say.”
“I did it!” At this point, it finally sunk in for Joey. “I’ve taken down two heavy hitters and got a real sweet monster of my own on the field!” Yugi looked at him. “You got to admit, this right there is a pretty sweet move.”
“All your prior moves led into this one, and it was a fine one at that.” Yugi gave him a small smile. “Is that the end of your turn though? I want to show you mine.”
“You’ll just have to wait a second longer since I need to set three cards.” Joey declared. “Now, it’s your move.”
Gilti-Gearfried the Magical Steel Knight(LV 8/2700/1600)
“Oh boy, this duel is heating up now.” Tea voiced.
“Yeah, did you see that look in Yugi’s eye?” Tristan asked.
“At this point, I’d say either one of them could take this.” Bakura stated.
“My draw!” Yugi drew. “I’ll start by activating Monster Reincarnation. By discarding any one card in my hand, I can retrieve any 1 monster from my grave.” Yugi pitched Blue-Eyes White Dragon and picked up Silent Swordsman LV 7.
“Now, I summon Silent Swordsman LV 5(LV 5/2300/1000).” A warrior in a blue trench coat with a huge sword appeared. “He won’t be staying for long because I activate Level Up! This spell allows me to send any LV monster I control to the graveyard.
Then, I can special summon another listed in the sent card’s text from my hand or deck. I send my Silent Swordsman LV 5 to the grave to special summon Silent Swordsman LV 7(LV 7/2800/1000).” A taller warrior in a blue trench coat and with the same sword appeared.
“Your Silent Swordsman LV 7 is a strong one, but my monster can still be stronger since I can banish my Polymerization to utilize his effect.” Joey thought. “If Yugi does attack, I win.” He then noticed Yug was tearing up. “Wait, what?”
“I switch Giant Soldier of Stone and Gaia the Firce Knight to attack mode.” Yugi declared. “Now, you’ve fought a valiant duel, my friend, making this coming move the hardest I’ve ever had to make. I’m sorry, but this is where it ends.”
Joey was stunned by that proclamation as tears fell from his friend’s eyes.
“My Swordsman negates any spell effect, but my Silent Sword Slash bypasses that ruling to boost his ATK by 1500 ATK until the end of this turn. Additionally, while this is in effect, he’s immune to any of your effects.”
Silent Swordsman LV 7(LV 7/4300/1000 effect).
His three face downs were Gemini Ablation, Storming Mirror Force, and Magical Arm Shield. Gemini Ablation had no inherent protection ability while Storming Mirror Force now couldn’t affect his swordsman. Magical Arm Shield could have worked, but Cyber Jar got it into his hand.
This meant his friend had seen it be added and was able to counteract that potential play by switching his monsters to stack position. If he used it when Swordsman attacked, he’d just take one of the two attack position monsters and still lose.
“Then, it really does end here for me.” Joey looked down for a moment before collecting himself and smiling as his gaze turned towards his defeat. “Yugi, go for it!”
He gave it his best shot to earn that prize money himself, so this left Joey with no regrets about how things turned out. In the end, his two buds would give the money to him, so he could rest easy knowing his sister would be taken care of.
“Alright.” Yugi voiced. “Silent Swordsman LV7, destroy Steel Knight with Silent Sword Slash!”
Yugi’s swordsman rushed forward slashing Joey’s knight right down the middle destroying him (Yugi 400/Joey 0).
“Man, they really went at it down there.” Tristan voiced.
“Those guys are tough.” Mektaveus commented.
“This version of Joey would have beat me easy back at the start.” Thunder stated.
“I can’t believe it.” Sonata stated. “The way those two duel is different from anything I’ve seen around my fellow Doma Swords.”
Arctic nodded. “It was a well fought duel.”
Bakura nodded. “They pushed each other alright.”
Tea teared up. “I’m proud of those two.”
Sunset patted her back. “They gave it their best.”
“Splendidly done, Yugi-boy.” Pegasus praised. “You dueled admirably before an opponent who managed to push you so.”
Yugi could only look firmly at Pegasus.
Then, Croquet spoke up. “The finalists for the last match will receive a ten-minute recess, so rest up. Your host wants you both in top form for your duel.”
Yugi and Sunset locked gazes from where they currently stood. This coming duel would decide the winner of the tournament. Both were determined to push the other right up to their limits and beyond. They would ensure only the best of them went onto face Pegasus.