NOVEL WEB Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Defense Can Also OTK 8/10
"I've been tricked, Luka!—Trap Card activated: [Trick Strategy]!"
Aisha's signature D-grade spell. In the eyes of most, this seemingly useless D-grade card had helped You Ling pull off countless ingenious strategies and counterattacks in duels.
It was precisely because of You Ling's frequent use of [Trick Strategy] in practical tests that many first-year students began to consider crafting this card themselves. After all, it only cost 10 spell points.
"By discarding 1 monster from my hand, I reduce the ATK of [Frigid Angel Queen of Roses] by the ATK of the discarded monster!"
The difference in ATK between the Queen of Roses and the Star Grail Priestess was 300 points. You Ling only needed to discard a monster with 300 or more ATK to successfully block this attack.
Such a low requirement wasn't hard to meet, even in Aisha's deck full of weak monsters.
But You Ling's plan went far beyond that. He intended to use this [Trick Strategy] to completely cripple Luka's powerhouse monster.
The confidence in this tactic came from the monster in You Ling's hand.
"I discard [Queen's Knight (ATK: 1500)] from my hand, reducing the ATK of [Frigid Angel Queen of Roses] by 1500 points!"
Inherited from the Pharaoh, the Three Knights finally gave Aisha's deck something other than completely useless weak monsters.
As the Trick Strategy took effect, the Queen's Knight, clad in red armor, appeared on Aisha's field. With a swift slash of her silver sword, she unexpectedly severed half of the angel's crimson wings.
[Frigid Angel Queen of Roses ATK: 2400 → 900]
Using [Queen's Knight] in combination with [Trick Strategy]'s weakening effect was far more effective than using any weak monster.
The massive 1500-point ATK reduction instantly turned a powerhouse monster into something on par with a weakling.
"The Star Grail Priestess has 2100 DEF. Counterattack!"
Ripples of water surged as the Priestess released her magical energy, causing the weakened Rose Angel to recoil from the defensive backlash. The impact sent the angel flying, knocking over the petite Luka in the process.
Luka LP: 2000 → 800
"Ouch!"
Luka, squinting her eyes, complained that not only did her bottom hurt from the fall, but her halved life points hurt even more.
"Defensive backlash damage of 1200 points…"
The crowd was stunned by this defensive tactic combo.
After all, the monster Luka had used to attack was the Rose Angel with a whopping 2400 ATK.
Yet, even that had resulted in her losing more than half her life points.
If it had been a normal monster, like a pre-evolved [Mystic Tomato], her life points would have been wiped out the moment it attacked.
Aisha exclaimed excitedly, "It worked! The defensive OTK tactic Mr. You Ling came up with!"
A reverse OTK tactic only achievable in practical tests with 2000 life points. By leveraging the Star Grail Priestess's high DEF and [Trick Strategy]'s massive ATK reduction, it aimed to instantly defeat the opponent.
This was the foolproof tactic You Ling had specifically devised for Aisha.
If Aisha didn't know how to fight with weak monsters, she could pull out this combo, and the opponent would be left either dead or severely weakened.
You Ling cautiously said, "I'd say it's only half successful. After all, the opponent is still alive."
Although the victory wasn't secured, the Rose Angel, now reduced to 900 ATK, no longer posed much of a threat.
"I thought your deck only had weak monsters. What's this Queen's Knight? I've never seen it before."
Rubbing her not-so-meaty bottom as she got up from the ground, Luka pouted and muttered complaints.
There was no doubt that Aisha Carlos had never summoned the Queen's Knight in any class before.
But neither the students nor Teacher Erin would question the origin of someone else's cards.
New cards could be the result of the Spirit Eye growing to a certain level, allowing summoning without the mana amplification circle.
They could also be tradable cards gifted by others.
Or perhaps they were purchased on the black market using the influence and wealth of a powerful family.
In any case, not questioning the origin of a duelist's cards had become an unwritten rule.
"I can't believe I fell for such a tactic. How careless of me… I set 1 card and end my turn."
Having failed her attack, Luka set a card in her back row and ended her turn.
Luka's complaints were understandable.
Summoning a 7-star monster only to have its ATK reduced to 900—anyone would feel completely outplayed and at a disadvantage.
"My turn, draw. Then I summon [King's Knight] in attack position!"
[King's Knight ★★★★ Light]
[Warrior-Type/Effect ATK: 1600 DEF: 1400]
The King's Knight, one of the Three Knights of the deck, materialized on the battlefield clad in golden armor.
"Another knight? Aisha Carlos, did you change your deck?"
Kaiba's cold expression showed a flicker of surprise.
"I haven't heard Aisha mention changing her deck either," Ilena added.
To anyone watching, it was clear that Aisha's deck in this duel was different from before.
The Three Knights, while their ATK and DEF were only average for 4-star monsters, were a world apart from the weak monsters Aisha had been using.
"Those must be the cards left by the Pharaoh."
Only Ilin, Aisha's close friend, knew the truth behind the change.
"Heh, so you've finally awakened, my rival. Marching down the path to greater strength."
Or perhaps Kevin had accidentally guessed part of the truth. After the battle in the mountains, Aisha's deck had indeed become much stronger.
"Battle! With King's Knight, destroy the Frigid Angel Queen of Roses!—『King's Blade』!"
The King swung his sword at the angel. With the weakened ATK difference, this strike was enough to push Luka to the brink.
"Tehehe, this time it's your turn to be tricked, Aisha Carlos!"
Switching from her earlier feigned frustration, Luka's smile returned as she flipped over the Trap Card in her back row.
"Feel the power of the divine!—Trap Card [Mirror Force]!"
[Mirror Force Trap Card Effect: When an opponent's monster declares an attack: Destroy all Attack Position monsters your opponent controls.]
A classic heavy-hitting trap card that needs no further explanation. With the terrifying effect of destroying all of the opponent's Attack Position monsters in one move, it can single-handedly turn the tide of a duel.
"Reflect the King's Knight's attack back at them!"
The King's Blade clashed with the holy barrier, and the rebounded force destroyed the King's Knight before sending You Ling, who was controlling Aisha's body, flying.
"Now I've evened the score, Aisha."