Card of the Day: Flint Lock
Episode 221: Nim, the Loyal Knights' Squire
In a kitchen, lots of pots are boiling on a stove as Nim is running around, adjusting pots and watching chickens in the oven
Nim: Let's see, Sir Caius wants white wine with his dinner, Sir Willas wants a bowl of fresh salad, Sir Kuraz wants the finest glassware, and Sir Thestalos wants the legs of the turkey.
Sir Raiza: Yo!
He walks in and Nim freaks out, jumping into the air
Sir Raiza: What's with you?
Nim: Sorry, Sir Raiza!
Sir Raiza: I told you to stop calling me Sir Raiza. Just Raiza. Sir makes me feel like I'm 80 years old or something.
Nim: I'm sorry! Dinner will be ready soon!
Sir Raiza: I'm not her about that. Mm, these garlic potatoes are delicious by the way. Oh right, stop cooking. The King wants to see you right away
Nim: The King? But why?
Sir Raiza: He wouldn't tell me. If I were you, I'd go right away. You know how angry the King gets
Nim: Right….
Sir Raiza: Hey, don't be nervous. If anything happens, me and Willas have your back
Nim bows and leaves the room. Raiza leans there and keeps shoveling potatoes into his mouth. Nim slowly opens the door into a throne room where Chaos King sits
Chaos King: Ah, there you are.
Nim: You…wanted to see me King?
Chaos King: Yes. Tell me Nim, how long have you worked for us?
Nim: Um….3 years sir
Chaos King: Three years….huh. Well Nim, I have a special offer for you. Tell me, how would you like being one of us?
Nim: O-One of the Knights?! This is a huge honor sir!
Chaos King: Well, I'm afraid the offer isn't open yet. Willas and Raiza have vouched for you though, so I'll give you a chance. An assignment, as a test. And if you succeed, you will replace Thestalos as our 11th seat. Well, what do you say?
Nim: My King, I'll do anything!
Chaos King: Excellent….
Opening
Outside Sector Seven, a lot of booths are open as people are milling about. Cain is tying a tie and looking nervous
Cain: Man I'm nervous. I've never been good at public speaking
Luna: I think it's good what you're doing. Reassuring the people in times like this is a good idea
Raythe: Hmph. I still think its slick. Raika was able to cover up the Seven Dark Stars and World's End Dragon situations and left everything else to you.
Yuji: It's for their own good. If people knew about Sector Seven, who knows what might happen.
Cain: I know. And talking with the other leaders does leave me with a lot of ideas. But I'm really not good at public speaking. I mean what if I say something stupid or make a fool of myself
Alice: Trust me; it isn't easy the first time going up in front of crowds. When you get used to it, it's not that bad. Just take a deep breath and look for a familiar face
Cain: Right. Anyway, you guys can look around for a little bit. You might see some interesting stuff
He walks off as the gang walks around. Nim is walking through the crowd, constantly bumping into and avoiding people
Nim: Sorry, sorry! Coming through, sorry!
Enzan: Wow….Look at that buffet table! You can say a lot of things about Sector Seven, but they sure can prepare a feast!
Luna: Remember, don't eat too much or you'll get really sick
Effigy: Yeah, but it isn't easy. After all, having such good food nearby is hard to say no to.
Luna: What are you doing here?
Nihility: Security issue. Having an open house like this leaves Cain open to attacks
Yuji: You….you still refuse to duel me?
Nihility What would be the point? Unless you are ready to unleash your power, I will not bother with you
Yuji: Why you…
Nim bumps into him and he almost falls over.
Nim: I'm sorry! I'm a little lost!
Yuji: Hey, no worries. I'm not hurt. Why are you here anyway?
Nim: Oh…I….Uh, just looking around.
Yuji: Alright, have fun.
He walks off, but turns to look back at Nim as he walks around. Nim walks around the whole building, examining the doors and windows. Nim smiles and walks off, but slows as he sees a jet in the hanger
Nim: Wow….a plane…
Yuji: Yes, a plane
Nim: It's you.
Yuji: Are you interested in planes?
Nim: Yes! I love planes! They're so cool! Fast, and big, and powerful! My daddy used to fly planes all the time
Yuji: Used to?
Nim: …Yeah. Used to. Um…excuse me!
He bows and hurries away. Yuji looks suspicious and turns as Cain walks up to the podium, clearing his throat
Cain: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming out today. Alte Incorporated has been through a lot recently, but we want to say that nothing will stop us. With everything that's been going on, that's the last thing we want to do. These people want to cause panic and despair. Should we let them win? Of course not! That's why we will keep building faster cars, keep building more environmentally friendly energy sources, keep searching for the lost treasures of this world. And above all else, work to make sure all of you are happy!
The people begin to cheer. Nim is holding a phone, but looks up
Nim: Wow, those guys are really determined. They don't seem so bad. Are they really our enemies? …No, can't think about that.
He dials his phone as he walks off. Yuji turns and scowls.
Cain: Phew. So how did I do?
Tyson: You were awesome out there!
Takimaru: Yeah, you had those guys eating out of the palm of your hand
Cain: Thanks for coming you guys. I couldn't have done it if you guys weren't here. Raika would be happy.
Yuji: Cain, can I ask you for something? And I don't want you to question it when I ask you.
Luna: Yuji, what's going on?
Yuji: I might just be overly suspicious. But I want to test something.
Cain: …If anyone else other than you had asked that, I might have said no. Alright, I'll allow you. But just promise me that you won't do anything stupid.
Yuji: I promise. But you know, danger seems to come to me whether or not I resolve to stay away
Cain: Heh, true enough.
A short distance away, Nim nods.
Nim: I get it….
Chaos King: Good. Do not fail us Nim. You know the price of failure, do you not?
Nim: …Yes. I do.
That night, Delg is sitting up. His guard passes by
Sir Delg: Excuse me, could I please get a book to read?
Guard: Sorry, I'm not working tonight. You've got someone special watching over you.
Sir Delg: Someone special? Who?
Guard: Don't know who or why. But you better behave yourself.
He walks off. Delg turns and sees someone walk in
Sir Delg: You….!
That night, Nim is walking towards a window. He looks around nervously and taps on it with an instrument. He taps all over the window until a crack forms. He hits it again and the window shatters. He jumps through and rides the elevator to the top floor. He hurries to one of the computer terminals and turns it on. He looks through and sees files with pictures of the glacier and Delg, Mobius, Willas, and Demiurge. Nim takes out a flash drive and inserts it
Yuji: Let me guess, you want to hack the computer mainframe and delete all our information
Yuji is leaning there as Nim jumps up.
Yuji: Don't worry. It's just me. The question is, what are you doing kid?
Nim: I…I can't tell you
Yuji: That's too bad. I'd like to just let you go…but anyone who poses a threat to the city, be it a child or adult, is my enemy.
Nim: Then….I guess I need to fight you.
Yuji: …Follow me. It's too crowded in here
He walks off. Nim looks nervous, and then follows him to the roof. Yuji puts on his Duel Disk as Nim puts on his.
Yuji: Why are you doing all this? Is there any way I can change your mind?
Nim: The King and Knights have given me a home. I….can't betray them. I can't. So I need to fight
Yuji: I see. Let's get it over with then.
Their Duel Disks activate
Both: Duel! [Yuji LP = 4000][Nim LP = 4000]
Nim: The first turn goes to me. I draw. Um…let's see…I summon a monster in face down defense mode. And then uh….I set a card and end my turn
Yuji: What's wrong?
Nim: Sorry. I haven't dueled in a long time, so I'm a little bit rusty. P-Please don't go easy on me though!
Yuji: I wouldn't insult you like that. I draw. I summon Crystal Lancer [ATK 1800/DEF 1000 LV 4]. When he attacks a monster in defense mode, he deals that monster's attack points as damage and destroys it instantly. Go, Crystal Joust!
It rushes forward and hits the monster, destroying it
Nim: My monster [Gradius' Option] has 0 attack points
Yuji: I see. That means you don't take any damage. Alright, I set 2 cards. At the end of the turn, Crystal Lancer loses attack points [ATK 1300/DEF 1000 LV 4]
Nim: My turn. I activate the Spell card Solidarity. As long as I only have one time of monster in the graveyard, all monsters on my field gain 800 attack points. Next I summon Gradius [ATK 1200/DEF 800 LV 4]. Now since Gradius is on the field, I can Special Summon Gradius' Option with the same power as Gradius [ATK 1200/DEF 800 LV 1]. Since there is just one Machine monster in the graveyard, Solidarity gives both my monsters 800 attack points [ATK 2000/DEF 800 LV 4][ATK 2000/DEF 800 LV 1]
Yuji: So that's his goal. Raising the power of all his monsters.
Nim: Battle Gradius attacks Crystal Lancer.
Gradius shoots lasers and destroys it, almost blowing Yuji away [Yuji LP = 3300]
Nim: Now Gradius' Option attacks directly
Yuji: Trap card, Defense Draw. This negates any damage I take from a battle. Then I draw one card.
The laser is blocked.
Nim: Turn end. Nice block
Yuji: Thanks. Same to you, using Solidarity like that. Tell me, your deck is all Machine monsters isn't it?
Nim: Right. So even if you destroy more monsters, as long as Machine monsters are in my graveyard, my monsters will keep growing stronger.
Yuji: I see. I'll really need to think in order to defeat you. Alright, my turn. I summon Lone- Star Warrior [ATK ?/DEF 0 LV 4]. This card gains 1000 attack points for all Equip Cards on him. I equip him with Axe of Despair. This raises him with 1000 attacks points, in addition to his effect which gives him 1000 points [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4]. Now I use the Trap card Blast With Chain. This becomes an Equip card and attaches to Lone- Star Warrior. He gains 500 attack points in addition to 1000 more from his effect [ATK 3500/DEF 0 LV 4]
Nim: 3500?!
Yuji: Battle! Lone- Star Warrior attacks Gradius. If he destroys Gradius, Gradius' Option is destroyed instantly
Nim: No! Trap card, Magnetism! When I have two or more Machine monsters and one is selected as an attack target, I can change it to another target. Attack Gradius' Option!
Lone- Star cuts through it [Nim LP = 2500]
Yuji: He took more damage, but kept his monster. I set a card and end my turn.
Nim: Alright, my turn! I summon Blue Thunder T-45 [ATK 1700-2500/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Now I equip Gradius with Cyclon Laser. When equipped to a Gradius, it gains 300 attack points [ATK 2300/DEF 80 LV 4]. And that's not all! I equip Blue Thunder T-45 with United WE Stand. This raises the attack points of the equipped monster by 800 for each monster out. There are two [ATK 4100/DEF 1000 LV 4].
Yuji: Damn! His monster has 4000 attack points! If he attacks me with that, he also gets a Token. With that…I'm overwhelmed.
Nim: Battle. Blue Thunder T-45 attacks your monster. Go, Lightning Laser.
Yuji: I remove Blast With Chain from my Lone- Star Warrior and negate his destruction.
Lightning hits him and he screams in pain [Yuji LP = 2700]. Lone- Star flinches as his flail vanishes [ATK 2000/DEF 0 LV 4]
Nim: Now Gradius attacks!
Yuji: I remove Axe of Despair!
The attack hits and his monster blasts back [Yuji LP = 2400]. Lone- Star falls down [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 4]
Nim: Oh man. I hoped to win. Turn end
Yuji: Alright, my turn. I summon Satellite Blaster [ATK 1700/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I tune the level 4 Satellite Blaster and level 4 Lone- Star Warrior
Blaster becomes 4 rings that Warrior flies through, becoming 4 stars [4 + 4 = 8]
Yuji: Synchro Summon! Swoop from the sky, Giga- Tech Ptera [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]. This monster can attack all cards out. Go, destroy Gradius! Soraring Swoop!
It flies low and crashes through Gradius. Nim screams in pain and the explosion knocks him back [Nim LP = 1800]. Without another monster, Blue Thunder T-45 grows weaker [ATK 3300/DEF 1000 LV 4]
Yuji: Are you okay?!
Nim: Ow…..I'm fine. Sorry, let's keep going.
Yuji: Making a kid fight your battles….I won't forgive you for this, Knights. I set a card. Turn end
Nim: My turn. I use the Spell card Graveyard of Parts. This lets me remove two Machine monsters in the graveyard from play and draw 2 cards. I remove both my Gradius' Option cards. I summon Flint Lock [ATK 1500-2300/DEF 800 LV 4]. I now have two monsters. [ATK 4100/DEF 1000 LV 4] I use his power. Once per turn, I select a Flint card in my deck and equip it to this card [ATK 2000/DEF 800 LV 4].
Yuji: Why weaken your own monster?
Nim: I'm not though. Once per turn, I can take Flint [ATK 2300/DEF 800 LV 4] and equip it to another monster. I pick Giga- Tech Ptera [ATK 2700/DEF 2500 LV 8]. Flint Lock, attack Giga- Tech Ptera!
Yuji: Not so fast! Trap card, Assault Mode Activate. I release Ptera, destroying Flint, and summon Giga- Tech Ptera/Assault Mode [ATK 3500/DEF 3000 LV 9].
Nim: Sorry. When Flint is sent to the graveyard, it equips onto a new target. I pick Ptera/Assault Mode [ATK 3200/DEF 3000 LV 9]
Yuji: No way! It always picks a new monster!
Nim: Spell card, Deploy Fighters. This lets me summon a Machine monster form my deck. I summon Victory Viper XX03 [ATK 1200-2000/DEF 1000 LV 4]. [ATK 4900/DEF 1000 LV 4] Now I use Flint Missile. This lets me destroy one monster equipped with Flint. I destroy Giga- Tech Ptera/Assault Mode
Yuji: Even when he is destroyed, the original Ptera comes back [ATK 3000/DEF 2500 LV 8]. And that's not all! I discard Indifferent Soldier. When one of my monsters is destroyed, I can destroy another monster. I destroy Blue Thunder T-45.
Nim: Even if you destroy it, Flint equips to Ptera [ATK 2700/DEF 2500 LV 8]. Now Flint Locker attacks. Using the power of Deploy Fighters, he gains half the original attack points of a monster at the cost of negating that monster's effects for such this turn. I choose Flint Lock [ATK 2750/DEF 1000 LV 4]
Viper flies and destroys it [Yuji LP = 2350]
Nim: Now Flint equips to Flint Locker. Since his effect is negated for just this turn, he is affected by Flint [ATK 2000/DEF 1000 LV 4].
Lock drops bombs that detonate right away, blasting Yuji back as smoke clears [Yuji LP = 350]
Yuji: Damn…
Nim: I'm really sorry. But I need to do this. Please don't hate me.
Yuji wipes his mouth
Yuji: Damn it. This might not go as well as I planned…
Ending