"Tch... but because of the side effect of 'Chain Material', you cannot attack this turn," Kaiba said in a deep voice, "and at the end phase, 'Contrast Hero Chaos' will also self-destruct from this effect."
"I know," Youyu smiled slightly, "provided the end phase even arrives."
Kaiba's eyelid twitched.
"Quick-Play Magic - Mischief of the Time Goddess! Skip a turn, straight to the next Battle Phase of mine!" (Anime effect)
Kaiba: "!"
Of course, he knew this card.
How could he not know?
Because this card... was the one he helped Youyu obtain.
This was one of the most powerful cards in that Zigfried Lloyd's deck. After the entire Lloyd Consortium was acquired by the Kaiba Group, the deck used by Zigfried Lloyd was also obtained by the Kaiba Group and a complete replica existed in the Deck.
...and then Youyu got a set for himself.
All of a sudden, a cute young girl with twin tails appeared on the field, waving the magic wand in her hand. Transcending space and time, the powerful magic power was unleashed, the roulette of the clock was turned by the force of fate, and the turn count jumped directly to Youyu's next Battle Phase.
This way, 'Chain Material' became a card activated last turn, so the restriction of being unable to attack naturally no longer existed.
"With this, it's over!" Youyu raised his hand, "Battle! Contrast Hero Chaos, direct attack!"
A chaotic gale arose in the space as the ultimate hero summoned a black-and-white storm! The earth was cracked with a distant blow, the storm howled forward, and rushed towards Kaiba!
Kaiba's pupils contracted, making a final effort: "I was waiting for this moment! Flip the Set Card, Continuous Trap - Krystal Avatar!"
The trap flipped, releasing dazzling, brilliant crystals from the trap card, gradually coalescing into a human shape. Reflecting off the shining crystal was none other than the figure of Kaiba himself!
As if it were his very own Stand!
"The moment the opponent's monster declares a direct attack, when that monster's attack is higher than your Life Points, you can activate it!" Kaiba said, "After Krystal Avatar activates, it can be summoned on the field as a Monster Card, with attack power equal to your Life Points.
After that, the opponent's attacking monster must forcibly attack Krystal Avatar!
However, when it is destroyed in battle, your opponent must take damage equal to its attack power!"
[Contrast Hero Chaos, Attack Power 3000]
[Krystal Avatar, Attack Power 1600]
Mokuba's eyes widened, feeling his heart stop beating for a moment and his breath seemingly coming to a halt.
If this attack goes through, it would deal 1400 battle damage to his brother, leaving his Life Points at only 200.
But Krystal Avatar being destroyed in battle would deal damage equal to its attack power—namely 1600 points—clearing Youyu's remaining Life Points in one go.
Just one card changed the situation!
Youyu is going to lose!
Even though it was the moment for his brother to make a comeback, Mokuba couldn't help but hold his breath, unable to control his worried gaze towards Youyu.
And yet Youyu...
...was laughing!?
Contrast Hero Chaos, suspended in mid-air, spread its five fingers, the white left hand striking from afar.
As if issuing a silent command—
—Negate!
An invisible wave emanated from the palm of Contrast Hero, like an absolutely prohibitive order. That force locked onto the dragon in mid-air, its image flickering as if it might vanish into thin air at any moment.
"Contrast Hero Chaos's effect," Youyu said calmly, "once per turn, on a face-up card on the field, negate its effect.
I negate the effect of 'Krystal Avatar'.
Kaiba's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, but quickly returned to calm.
He raised his head, gazing at the black-and-white hero amidst the storm approaching, letting the air currents lash the floor and lift his white trench coat, meeting the ultimate light and darkness with an expressionless face.
"Hmph." He glanced at Youyu through the raging wind, closing his eyes and muttering to himself, "Well played."
[Kaiba, LP 1600 → LP 0]