Card of the Day: Spiritual Dao Master
Episode 100: Machine Emperor Pisciel
In the prison, alarms are blaring.
Diablo: Ah…..ah….ah…SHUT UP! I can't sleep in this!
Angelo: YOU shut up! I can't sleep when you keep screaming!
Diablo: It's this damn alarm! Shut it off, shut it off, shut it off!
Angelo: Still…what the hell is going on out there?
Buzz: Damn I wish I had some chocolate. That always calms me down in something like this.
Underground…
Tamika: I can see a light up ahead.
Axel: Come on, let's get out of here.
Alicia turns to look behind her.
Alicia: Yusuke…hurry and get out too.
Opening
Down D- Wheels continue to race down the prison yard. Yusuke is breathing deeply [Yusuke LP = 400] as Steve is simply riding ahead with an angry expression [Steve LP = 4000] [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Steve = 3]. Yusuke has no cards on his field while Steve has two Abyss Soldiers [ATK 1800/DEF 1300 LV 4 each] and two cards face down on the field.
Yusuke: Damn. How can this guy be giving me so much trouble? At this rate…I won't get out of here in time. Well…..if I can't', at least I gave the others enough time. Here I go Steve! I draw [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Steve = 4]. I use Speed Spell- Angel Twin Batons. This lets me draw 3 cards from my deck and send two of them to the graveyard [Curse Diver and Magic Cloaker]. Now I summon Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I'll take out your Abyss Soldier! Heavy Smash!
Steve: Trap card, Dimensional Prison. Now your monster is removed from play. That's what you get for attacking an officer. Now it'll be trapped forever.
Yusuke: I use the power of Magic Cloaker. When he's sent to the graveyard directly from my hand, all my monsters are protected from card effects this turn. That means my monster won't be removed from play.
Steve: What?!
Crusher smashes an Abyss Soldier, crushing it. Steve looks away and growls [Steve LP = 3900].
Steve: Damn….
Yusuke: I set two cards and end my turn.
Prometheus: Everyone else is almost out.
Jupiter: That's good. Vulcan, how is taking down the guardrail?
Vulcan: We'll be ready. Unfortunately, Yusuke can't leave the course while the duel is in motion. We'll either have to lose or win in order to leave the course.
Jupiter: I see. Stay in your positions. We must be ready for any and all possible outcome.
Vulcan: Sir!
Jupiter: We're waiting on you now. Don't waste time. Just hurry up and get out of there.
Steve: Hmph. A small hit like that won't bother me. If you're really that desperate to escape, you sure aren't very motivated.
Yusuke: I'm plenty motivated for what I'm doing.
Steve: But then….wait! Emily, where are the other prisoners?!
Emily: We're searching the tunnel now. But…
Guards are hiding as Venus, Neptune and Apollo stand with their Duel Disks out.
Emily: We can't get by. They keep getting further and further away.
Steve: So….this guy I'm fighting right now….he's just a decoy?!
Yusuke: Heh.
Steve: Curse you! You were wasting my time this entire duel!?
Yusuke: You got it. And you're stuck with me for just a little bit longer. I end my turn with two cards face down. At this time, my monster goes into defense mode [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]
Steve: …You'll pay….no one makes Cynemia City's police force look like a bunch of thumb-sucking fools and get away with it! I draw [SPC: Steve = 5 Yusuke = 5]. I discard a card and return that monster back to your hand. And that leaves you completely defenseless. Direct attack!
Yusuke: Trap card, Insurance! This lets me take a Spell or Trap card on the field and return it to my hand. And by sending Battle Gate to the graveyard, I can end the Battle Phase right away.
Soldier charges at Yusuke. A gigantic gate appears and the doors lock, blocking the attack.
Steve: Damn you! I….set a card and end my turn.
Yusuke: Heh. Looks like it's back to me then. Draw [SPC: Steve = 6 Yusuke = 6]. I'll summon back my Heavy Crusher [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now, go on and attack!
It leaps into the air, spinning and smashes Soldier, blowing it up. Steve slows and curses [Steve LP = 3800]
Steve: These little hits…..are so annoying!
Yusuke: In that case, I'll hit you a lot harder next time. I set a card. At this time, my monster goes back to defense mode [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]
Steve: Here we go, draw [SPC: Steve = 7 Yusuke = 7]. I wanted to avoid using this, but it looks like my options are limited. Trap card, Graceful Revival. This lets me revive one monster from the graveyard as long as it is level 2 or below. I'll revive my Pisces Core [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1].
Yusuke: Wait, a Core?! No way…you can't possibly have one too….
Steve: This card. I was given to me by Armen himself. He said if you little punks tried anything, crush you with it.
He recalls Armen handing him the card.
Steve: I would rather have not used it, like I said, but this was straight from his mouth. Can't really afford to let him down! I use Speed Spell- Lightning Rod. This lets me destroy one card on the field. I will destroy my own Pisces Core. Now when he is destroyed, I can summon these five monsters from my hand, deck, or graveyard. I summon Machine Emperor Pisciel Infinity [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1], Pisciel Top [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1], Pisciel Attack [ATK 1300/DEF 0 LV 1], Pisciel Guard [ATK 100/DEF 700 LV 1], and Pisciel Carrier [ATK 600/DEF 0 LV 1]. Form, Machine Emperor Pisciel!
Core is destroyed in a lightning blast. The five monsters appear from the explosion. Attack transforms into a hook that becomes the left arm. Guard turns into a shell shaped shield that becomes the right arm. Carrier transforms into a merman tail that attaches to the bottom. Top transforms into a head with a diver mask and attaches to the top, the monster roaring [ATK 2600/DEF 700 LV 1].
Yusuke: No way…even he has a Machine Emperor?!
Steve: So this is a Machine Emperor huh? I have to admit, I'd not used to monsters meant for straight up attacking. But in this case, I'll suppose I'll make an exception! Machine Emperor Pisciel, attack his Heavy Crusher. Hook and Sinker!
The monster swims in the air and slices the monster using its hook, tearing it to shreds. Yusuke recoils and slows down. Pisciel's eyes glow and it also swats the face down card, destroying it.
Steve: Now for the power of Pisciel Attack! When I destroy a monster, he destroys a card out. I destroy your set card.
Yusuke: So this guy destroys all of my cards? Damn….looks like even defense monsters won't help then.
Steve: I still would have preferred not to use this thing, but now I do not really have a choice it seems. I'll end my turn with that.
Everyone manages to escape and ends up on the street.
Dex: Yes! We made it out okay!
Axel: Looks like Yusuke is still busy somewhere.
Alicia: Over there! Look!
Tamika: Another one of those Machine Emperor monsters.
Jupiter: So that is a Machine Emperor is it? Seeing it in person like this….I'm convinced. It is not an average run of the mill monster. There is something really evil abut it.
Prometheus: Yes, I can sense it. Something is seriously wrong with that monster. I would not say it is evil per say….but there is something very malicious about it.
Jupiter: Yes, I'd say that. If these monsters are the things Yusuke is fighting against….I fear I do not wish to encounter Sokuji Armen then.
Though fly cameras, Armen and Grayson watch.
Grayson: That's a pretty strong Machine Emperor as well.
Armen: Project Pi. The last of the regular Machine Emperors. I would by lying if I said this wasn't the least bit nostalgic. While I no longer require more research, it'll be entertaining if nothing else.
Grayson: And of course, they could still muck up our plans if they escape.
Armen: Yes…that's true. But Project Upsilon is so far in planning….they can't stop me. Still, can't be too careful I suppose.
Steve: Not much else to do. I end my turn.
Yusuke: Wasn't expecting something like this to be summoned. But I'm not worried. As long as I can avoid using Synchro monsters, I should be fine. Draw [SPC: Yusuke = 8 Steve = 8]. I summon Boost Motor [ATK 600/DEF 200 LV 1].
Steve: A weak monster? Is that the only monster you've got to fight the Machine Emperor?
Yusuke: Yeah. But I can change his power easily. Speed Spell- Power Baton. Now I can send a monster in my deck to the graveyard and raise the power of my own monster by the attack points of the monster I sent to the graveyard. I'll send Helio Bomber to the graveyard [ATK 3000/DEF 200 LV 1].
Steve: Its attack points jumped to 3000 in an instant?!
Prometheus: Of course. I shouldn't have expected anything less from him.
Yusuke: Boost Motor has the power to attack the opponent directly. So I'll bypass your monster and strike you directly. Go get him!
Steve: Damn it. I use the effect of Pisciel Guard. Any damage I take is halved. Shell Slash.
Motor charges at him. The shell shield swings through the air and cuts it before it rams into Steve. He coughs and swerves as he spits [Steve LP = 2300]
Yusuke: So at least I know he can't block my attacks. That's some degree of good news. I set a card and end my turn.
Steve: Are you're doing is stalling for time! My turn [SPC: Steve = 9 Yusuke = 9]. Not yet…that's fine! I destroy my Pisciel Top and summon Pisciel Top 3 [ATK 800/DEF 0 LV 3]. Now that there is a new part on the field, Machine Emperor Pisciel Infinity gains power.
Top 3 becomes a larger diver head with shark teeth attaches to the chest as the monster roars [ATK 2800/DEF 700 LV 1].
Yusuke: As I feared…it keeps getting bigger and stronger.
Steve: Battle! Pisciel attacks your Boost Motor!
Yusuke: Trap card, Invisibility. This turn, you can't attack me with your monsters.
The monster turns invisible as Pisciel prepares to attack. It stops and looks around in confusion.
Steve: Fine. It appears I can't attack this turn. I will not let it bother me. Turn end.
Yusuke: Here we go, even though I'm not allowed to draw [SPC: Steve = 10 Yusuke = 10].
Steve: It would appear you crossed over the safety line. Too bad. Once per turn, Pisciel Carrier can prevent a monster on my side of the field from being destroyed.
Yusuke: Really? Damn….I can't use Neo Speed World's destruction effect. I guess that'll have to wait. I pay 7 Speed Counters [SPC: Yusuke = 3 Steve = 10]. Since I also have a Speed Spell in my hand, I get to draw a card from my deck. At least I'll be able to survive with this. And I was able to draw a card.
Jupiter: Damn. Soon the whole prison will be onto us.
Apollo: There's serious trouble here!
Neptune: We can't hold these guys off any longer. At best, we can only give you guys ten more minutes.
Jupiter: Just ten minutes…
Prometheus: I'm going sir.
Jupiter: …Fine. Just do endanger the existence of our organization.
Prometheus: I won't. Don't worry about anything.
He teleports off as Jupiter turns to look at the duel.
Dex: What's taking him so long?
Alicia: Surely he had to have won by now. What is taking him so long to win?
Axel: You damn fool….get moving already!
Yusuke: I will attack you directly using the effect of Boost Motor. He can attack you directly. It won't be as much as last time, but here we go!
Steve: I use the effect of my Pisciel Top 3. When my opponent has a monster out, I can negate the effect of that monster. Boost Motor no longer has the power to attack me directly.
Yusuke: Damn….guess I can only set a card. I'll change Boost Motor to defense mode [ATK 600/DEF 200 LV 1]. Next I summon Power Router in defense mode [ATK 0/DEF 1000 LV 4]. That ends my turn.
Steve: Here we go, draw. [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Steve = 11]. Heh. I pay 10 Speed Counters and show a Speed Spell in my hand [Speed Spell- Tyrant Force] to destroy a card on the field. [SPC: Yusuke = 4 Steve = 1]. I destroy your set card.
Yusuke: Negate Attack….
Steve: Machine Emperor Pisciel attacks Boost Motor. Hook and Sinker! When it attacks a monster in defense mode, it destroys the monster and deals Piercing damage.
Yusuke: I use the effect of Power Router. When I am attacked or about to take damage, Router gets in the way and destroys himself to negate the attack and draw a card.
Router shoots out wires that lure the attack towards him. Pisciel draws back its arm and cuts through the monster, gutting it like a fish as it blows up. Yusuke slows down.
Steve: It's all over. You won't be able to fight back anymore. Turn end.
Yusuke: You can end the duel. I don't care what happens to me….
Steve: You…you don't?
Yusuke: As long as my friends get out, I don't care what happens to me. I failed to save a dear friend of mine recently. So I have to go right this time.
Steve: R-Really? This guy…he is really that evil? He doesn't seem all that bad…..what am I saying; I've got to finish this duel up!
Prometheus: Is that so?
He is suddenly racing right next to him.
Yusuke: Prometheus? Where did you come from?
Prometheus: I've come to ask you….what the hell is wrong with you?!
Yusuke: Whoa, what do you mean?
Prometheus: I get that you always used to care about your friends. But you always used to care about yourself too! Now I'm not seeing that!
Yusuke: I…I don't deserve to worry about myself. I failed to save Neo twice now. And he's gone….all my fault. I'm scum.
Prometheus is silent for a minute and begins to ram into him.
Prometheus: Take that! And that! And that!
Yusuke: H-Hey! What the hell are you doing?!
Prometheus: Trying to ram some sense into you! Seriously, what is wrong with you right now?! You've always been confident in yourself! Why are you suddenly so depressed?!
Yusuke: Well…it's because…
Prometheus: You see! You can't even come up with a good reason!
Yusuke: Well….why should I risk it? If my friends can be saved, shouldn't I do what I can?
Prometheus: Yes, you can. But what then!? Then your friends are left alone and miserable. Think about it! The things that happen to you also affect those around you!
Yusuke: I….
Prometheus: If you really care about your friends, then don't lose! Do you want Armen to succeed in his plan, whatever it is he's planning? Or will you stand with your friends and fight!? Show me!
Yusuke: ….Fine. I'll….show you!
Steve: What on earth are they talking about over there?
Yusuke: Prometheus, have a road open! I'm winning this in one turn! Here we go, draw [SPC: Yusuke = 5 Steve = 2]. Yes, here we go!
Steve: What's he so excited about?
Yusuke: I use Speed Spell- Angel Baton. This lets me draw 2 cards and discard one. Next I summon Tuner Lord [ATK 1900/DEF 0 LV 4]. Tuner Lord allows me to Special Summon one Tuner monster when he is summoned. I revive Last- Model Phantom [ATK 500/DEF 1500 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Last- Model Phantom and level 4 Tuner Lord.
Prometheus: Is it…?
Phantom becomes 3 rings that Lord flies through, becoming 4 stars [3 + 4 = 7]
Yusuke: I only meant to use this as a keepsake. But…I want my friends to share this victory! I'll summon this guy! Come on, Spiritual Dao Master [ATK 2500/DEF 2000 LV 7].
Steve: Impossible! You've never used that card before!
Yusuke: Well, times change I suppose. Now I'm going to use this card full force. The truth is, I didn't want this card to be destroyed. I didn't want my friend's cards to be destroyed. But if they want to fight….I'll let them!
Steve: You speak of cards as if they have feelings. How much a fool can you be?!
Yusuke: I'm not a fool! I'll show you the truth of the matter! When Spiritual Dao Master is on the field, he can sacrifice one other monster [Boost Motor] and negate the effects of a monster with a different Attribute. All your monsters are WATER, Motor was EARTH, and Dao is LIGHT. So your monster effects are all negated.
Steve: No! Without the boost from the parts, Pisciel's power is….0 [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]
Yusuke: Let's put an end to this! Go, Dao Technique Criss-Cross Slash!
It charges towards the monster and swings both swords, cutting it into fourths. The monster blows up as Steve screams in pain [Steve LP = 0]. He spins out as Yusuke gets a burst of speed, racing towards the end of the road.
Vulcan: Now!
The guardrail blows up as Yusuke races through it, out onto the street.
Jupiter: Pull out! Pull out!
Apollo: Sun Dragon Inti, finish them! Let's blow it!
Neptune: Right!
They turn and run off as everyone else races down the road.
Grayson: They escaped.
Armen: Yes…it appears so. Oh well. They signed their own death warrants.
Steve lies on the ground looking with tears forming in his eyes.
Steve: I….lost…
Everyone else keeps moving.
Alicia: What are we going to do now?
Yusuke: That's obvious. Grayson and Armen have made this personal. Now….we take the fight to them.
Ending
Yusuke: Well, we've reached 100 episodes. Thank you all for your support! We appreciate it!
Narrator: Ahem. This is the preview?
Yusuke: Oh right. Sorry….
Narrator: Anyway, the climax will be coming soon. The first battle of this new war begins. But who will come out on top? Next time on Yu-Gi-Oh! Riders of Fate, Episode 101: Stop Project Tou: To Grayson.