Chapter 51 - Encroaching Despair

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A Monster that resembled a cross between a wolf and a carnivorous plant appeared on Yuri's field, letting out a loud howl.

"Roridula Wolf's effect activates." Yuri stated. "Since there was a Monster with a Predator Counter on the field when this card was summoned, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower "Predator Plants" Monster from my Deck by removing that Predator Counter, meaning your Monster's Level returns to normal. Come, Predator Plants Darling Cobra (ATK: 1000/DEF: 1500/LV: 3)!"

A Monster resembling a cross between a snake and a carnivorous plant appeared on Yuri's field.

"Darling Cobra's effect activates." Yuri continued. "Since this card was Special Summoned successfully, I can add a "Fusion" card from my Deck to my hand. I choose Regrowth Fusion. Then, I will use Darling Cobra and Roridula Wolf in order to perform a Contact Fusion!"

As his two Monsters swirled inside a multi-colored vortex, Yuri chanted while clasping his hands in front of him.

"Captivating flowers dwelling in the depths, become one now and revive the ruthless predator from ancient times! Contact Fusion! Come forth, Level 8! Predator Plants Archaeamphora Cerberus (ATK: 2600/DEF: 1800/LV: 8)!"

The large, three-headed dog which appeared to have fused with a carnivorous plant and had several pitchers extending from its body appeared on Yuri's field.

"Contact Fusion..." Dennis muttered. "So he's mastered that form of Fusion Summon, huh...?"

"Next, I activate the Spell Card Regrowth Fusion." Yuri declared. "Thanks to its effect, I can perform a Fusion Summon by shuffling the appropriate number of "Predator Plants" Monsters from my Graveyard back to my Deck. I will shuffle Roridula Wolf and Darling Cobra back to the Deck in order to Fusion Summon once again!"

As his two Monsters swirled inside a multi-colored vortex, Yuri chanted for the second time while clasping his hands in front of him.

"Captivating flowers dwelling in the depths, join together as one and become a harbinger of demise! Fusion Summon! Come forth, Level 7! Predator Plants Chimera Rafflesia (ATK: 2500/DEF: 2000/LV: 7)!"

The Monster resembling a rafflesia flower with two monster heads extending from its body appeared on Yuri's field.

"A second Fusion Summon in a single turn..." Sora commented. "Things are starting to look bleak, and it's only the first turn."

"I activate Chimera Rafflesia's effect." Yuri said. "Thanks to it, I can target a Monster whose Level is equal to or lower than its own Level and banish it. As such, say farewell to your little sparkling beast."

"I activate my Trap Card, Vanishing Gem." Johan declared. "Through its effect, I can target a "Gem Beast" Monster on my field and make it unable to be affected by card effects for the rest of this turn. Therefore, Chimera Rafflesia's effect won't apply."

"In that case, let's battle!" Yuri exclaimed. "Archaeamphora Cerberus, destroy Diamond Stag! Emerald Blaze!"

Three streams of green-colored flames erupted from Archaeamphora Cerberus's mouths, incinerating Diamond Stag and sending Johan skidding backwards.

Johan – LP: 4000→3700

"I activate Diamond Stag's effect!" Johan shouted. "When this card is destroyed, I can place it in my Spell/Trap Card Zone and Special Summon a different "Gem Beast" Monster from my Spell/Trap Zone! Come to my side, Gem Beast Cobalt Eagle (ATK: 1400/DEF: 800/LV: 4) in defense mode!"

Following Johan's words, the cobalt-colored gem on his Spell/Trap Zone broke apart, transforming into Cobalt Eagle, which landed on his field.

"It's your turn next, Chimera Rafflesia!" Yuri stated. "Feast on that puny Monster! Blooming Massacre!"

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