Card of the Day: Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier

Episode 223: Sir Mobius Appears!

On the streets blow, people are arguing

Man 1: You cheated!

Man 2: No I didn't.

Man 1: Oh come on! I had you down to one card in your deck! What are the chances of you drawing the last piece of Exodia then!?

Man 2: Oh well, guess I just got lucky. Deal with it

Man 1: No way you cheater!

Both suddenly look up

Man 1: What the…snow?

Man 2: Why is it snowing now?

All the people of the city are looking up in confusion

Sir Mobius: I'll only ask again. Give up Nim quietly. Otherwise….I will put this entire city through a deep freeze

Opening

Everyone is still watching in shock

Nim: S-Sir Mobius! The Ice Emperor, the Lord of Cold, the Imperial Instigator. Among all the Knights, he is ranked #2, only outranked by the King himself

Cain: Rank 2? Even the guy I fought was ranked 3. How much stronger can this guy be?

Sir Mobius: Did you not hear me? Or perhaps you don't take my threat very seriously. I see. Then I believe a display of power is in order.

He points his sword at them and a ray of ice fires

Yuji: Everybody move!

They move away as the ice hits the spot on the roof, freezing it in a giant ice pillar

Tyson: If we had been just a few seconds late…

Nim: This is bad! Sir Mobius is going to kill us all! We're all going to die!

Enzan: Not on my watch he won't!

He runs forward.

Sir Mobius: Fool. One is not among the Seven Stars is not worth by time or effort. The same for that police officer.

Enzan: Police officer….you mean….Mushiro?!

Sir Mobius: Was that his name? The names of the weak do not stick in my mind. Although, I suppose he no longer needs a name. The only thing he can do now…is liven up your parties as ice

Enzan: You shut up!

He jumps over to the other roof and tries to punch Mobius, who grabs his fist.

Enzan: What?!

Sir Mobius: You truly are a fool. Did I not say you weren't worth my time?

Ice slowly begins to spread from his hand and is freezing Enzan's face. He looks in shock as the ice slowly covers his eye. A strong blast of wind fires as Mobius throws Enzan draw and swings his sword, creating an ice wall that shatters

Sir Mobius: This power…not unlike Raiza. Who dares?

Raythe: Here's how it's going to go down. You're going to beat it. Otherwise, I'll tear you apart with wind

Sir Mobius: How droll. Ice is unlike the wind. Currents and even mighty hurricanes fizzle our eventually. But ice, even when it shatters, melts and reforms again and again.

Raythe activates another Spell and sends wind shooting out. Mobius puts his hand on his sword and slides it down, creating an ice spear. He jumps over the wind and throws the ice spear, which divides into many spears that launch at the eight. Everyone moves to avoid them as a spear almost hits Tyson. Raythe dodges one as Mobius shoots out a snow current and blasts Raythe back

Sir Mobius: I told you.

Yuji: Damn! If this keeps up, he's going to kill us all. My friends….I can't let him hurt them.

Mobius jumps down and steps towards Nim, who is huddling in fear. Sir Mobius draws his sword once more and swings it as Yuji gets in the way, blocking the sword with his Duel Disk

Nim: Yuji!

Yuji: Everyone, get Nim out of here! I'll deal with him!

Sir Mobius: Deal with me? Do you honestly believe you can fight me like this and hope to win?

Yuji: No. Not this way. I hate hand-to-hand combat. However, I will fight you. I challenge you to a duel!

Nim: Yuji, you can't!

Luna: What about what happened to Mushiro?! Won't that happen to you too?

Yuji: Get out of here! Now!

Cain: …You heard him. Come on, let's go!

Alice: Be careful!

Everyone gets up and runs off. Enzan jumps down and runs after them, still clutching his face

Sir Mobius: Thou will not escape!

He jumps and runs after him. Yuji draws a card and throws it at Mobius, tripping him up. He slowly turns

Sir Mobius: You are a nuisance

Yuji: There's no way I'm letting you hurt my friends unless you get through me first

Sir Mobius: So Nim is your friend now? When he was prepared to ruin Sector Seven just a few moments ago?

Yuji: Anyone who is danger is my friend. That is my obligation as one of the Seven Stars

Sir Mobius: You and your friends could not stop me before. What makes you think just you can stop me?

Yuji: I'm not sure how I'm going to quite yet. But all I know is that my friends are suffering because of you. And I always punish people who harm my friends.

Sir Mobius: …This will settle things. For a long time now, I've wanted to fight you. You, Yuji Ryos, who makes me sick to my stomach. I will show you…my power as number 2! But first…I will kill your friends and reobtiain Nim. My mission will not be interrupted by you.

He runs to the edge of the roof and jumps off. Yuji looks surprised as Mobius draws his sword, spinning it around and touching down on the ground, racing out of a mist cloud on a blue D- Wheel

Yuji: Gr…

He runs into the elevator and goes down to the ground floor. He exits the building and races off on his D- Wheel. Everyone else is in a car as Luna is pressing hot cloths to Enzan's face.

Enzan: Cold….so cold….

Luna: Relax. Oh no!

Mobius is catching up to them. He draws his sword and prepares to stab when Yuji bumps into him from behind

Yuji: Leave my friends alone!

The car drives away as Mobius glares

Sir Mobius: You're annoying. But I knew that would liven you spirit. Now then, have at thee! Speed World 2, set on!

D- Wheels: Duel mode. Auto-pilot, standby.

The two speed onto a highway far away from the others

Both: Duel! [Sir Mobius LP = 4000][Yuji LP = 4000]

Nim: Going against #2…he's nuts

Cain: He's giving us an opportunity to get away. We need to take it. Besides, he can take care of himself

Sir Caius: What on earth is Mobius thinking? This is a waste of time

Sir Ginro: My King, you can not allow this.

Chaos King: I think it is necessary to see his real power. Besides, all the Chaos that will be created more than makes up for it.

Sir Mobius: Let us begin! I draw. I summon a monster in face down defense mode. I set a card and end my turn

Yuji: Here we go. My turn [SPC: Yuji = 1 Sir Mobius = 1]. I summon Spell- Break Warrior [ATK 1700/DEF 0 LV 4]. He attacks the set monster. Go!

It rushes in and beams the monster's head in

Yuji: Whenever he destroys a monster, he also destroys a Spell or Trap on the field. Go, Magic Flail!

Break flings its flail back and smashes the set card

Sir Mobius: You are brave. Attacking a set monster without hesitation and destroying my set card. But, I already anticipated you would make an obvious move like that! Since Blizzed, Defender of the Ice Barrier was destroyed, I draw a card. And because you destroyed Statue of the Wicked, I get to summon a Wicked Token [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 1]

Yuji: Another monster. Is he going to use it as a sacrifice? These two Traps should help. I set two cards and end my turn

Sir Mobius: It's my turn! [SPC: Yuji = 2 Sir Mobius = 2]. I release the Wicked Token to Advance Summon Mobius the Frost Monarch [ATK 2400/DEF 1000 LV 6]. When this monster is summoned, he destroys two Spell or Trap cards on the field. I destroy those two set cards

Yuji: What?! My Traps… [Radiant Mirror Force and Pain Mirror]

Sir Mobius: Taste a real attack. Mobius the Frost Monarch attacks Spell- Break Warrior. Ice Lance!

Mobius creates a lance of ice and tosses it at Warrior, Yuji skids as the explosion hits him too [Yuji LP = 3300]

Yuji: This pain….this is real damage. But it's different from Delg or Nim. They were like getting punched. This is like….a thousand needles striking me at once.

Sir Mobius: Painful isn't it? Yes. This is what happens when you fight a Knight. Be prepared to put your life on the line. I set one card and end my turn

Yuji: Sorry to disappoint you, but I fought stronger opponents. Compared to them, this pain is nothing. I draw [SPC: Yuji = 3 Sir Mobius = 3]. I summon Experiment Fiend [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Sir Mobius: Ha! Do you think such a weak monster can stand up to Mobius?

Yuji: Not by itself. But my deck helps itself out. I discard a monster [Bomb Warrior] and use Experiment Fiend's power, raising his attack points by the attack points of the monster I discarded until the End Phase [ATK 3800/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Now, attack Mobius the Frost Monarch!

Sir Mobius: It won't be that easy. Trap card, Shed Frost. I reduce the level of a monster by 1 [ATK 2400/DEF 1000 LV 5]. Now this turn, my monster can not be destroyed in battle.

Fiend brawls with Monarch and punches it in the face, sending out shockwaves that hit Mobius and rattle him [Sir Mobius LP = 2600]

Yuji: Even though he took heavy damage, he did it to protect his monster. That means he must plan on using it for something. In that case, I'll lay my own trap. I set a card and end my turn. At this time, the attack points Fiend gained now go to zero once more [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]

Sir Mobius: I draw [SPC: Sir Mobius = 4 Yuji = 4]. I summon the Tuner monster Dewdark of the Ice Barrier [ATK 1200/DEF 800 LV 2].

Yuji: Tuner monster!

Sir Mobius: I tune my level 5 Mobius the Frost Monarch and level 2 Dewdark of the Ice Barrier

Dewdark becomes 2 rings that Monarch flies through, becoming 5 stars [2 + 5 = 7]

Sir Mobius: Listen for Gjall, the horn that heralds the end of the world and freeze it over in death. Synchro Summon! Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2500/DEF 1700 LV 7]

Yuji: His deck….the same kind of Synchro Summon theme as mine

Sir Mobius: At this time, I use the ability of Gungnir. I discard two cards from my hand [General Gantala of the Ice Barrier and General Raiho of the Ice Barrier] and destroy two cards you control. I destroy Experiment Fiend and that set card. Go, Odin's Wrath!

Yuji: Trap card, Thin Passage. This card can neither negate an attack or effect from a level 7 or above monster. That means Gungnir does not destroy my cards.

Sir Mobius: In that case, feel Gungnir's mighty thrust! Attack, Spear Ice!

Yuji: I remove from play Thin Passage in the graveyard. Now I can negate the attack or effect of a level 7 or higher monster

Sir Mobius: You can call it whatever you want, dodging or fighting, but it is the dance of a fool nonetheless! Turn end.

Yuji: Alright, it's my turn! [SPC: Yuji = 5 Sir Mobius = 5]. I change Experiment Fiend to defense mode [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]. I summon Card Vendor in defense mode [ATK 100/DEF 400 LV 2]. That ends my turn

Sir Mobius: My turn [SPC: Sir Mobius = 6 Yuji = 6]. I could destroy Experiment Fiend. But….I can not stand weakness. That Card Vendor is an eyesore. Gungnir, destroy that piece of trash! Spear Ice!

It shoots out many ice lances that destroy Vendor

Yuji: When Card Vendor is destroyed, I draw a card from my deck

Sir Mobius: Be it one card or 1000. It won't make a difference in this outcome! I set a card and end my turn.

Alice: I hope Yuji's doing okay…

Nim: He's going to hurt himself…just for me

Luna: Hey, don't talk like that. I know Yuji. He never loses. And even if he does…he turns it into a victory

Yuji: My turn [SPC: Yuji = 7 Sir Mobius = 7]. Using the effect of Speed World 2, I pay 7 Speed Counters to draw on card [SPC: Yuji = 0 Sir Mobius = 7]. I summon Construction Synchron [ATK 1500/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Using his effect, I remove from play 3 monsters in my graveyard and summon a Construction Token with a level of 3 [ATK 0/DEF 0 LV 3]. I tune the level 4 Construction Synchron and level 3 Construction Token

Synchron becomes 4 rings that Token flies through, becoming 3 stars [4 + 3 = 7]

Yuji: Synchro Summon! Construction Warrior [ATK 2500/DEF 1200 LV 7].

Sir Mobius: You also Synchro Summon. My Synchro is stronger than yours! Compared to me, your Synchro is an ant!

Yuji: So? Well, a thousand ants can topple even a giant. I use the effect of Construction Warrior! Once per turn, he selects a Synchro, Fusion, or Ritual monster and summons one of the Material monsters to my field. In addition, he gains 100 attack points for each of its level. I select Gungnir, and from your graveyard, summon Mobius the Frost Monarch [ATK 2400/DEF 1000 LV 6] [ATK 3100/DEF 1200 LV 7]

Sir Mobius: You….dare to take my monster?!

Yuji: Battle! I discard Electro-Gunner and boost the power of Experiment Fiend [ATK 3100/DEF 1000 LV 4]. Construction Warrior attacks Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier.

Warrior charges. Gungnir fires ice spears as Warrior charges right through it, destroying it. Mobius screams in pain and spins out [Sir Mobius LP = 2000]

Yuji: Now, Experiment Fiend, Mobius the Frost Monarch, direct attacks!

Sir Mobius: Trap card….Invincible Ice Wall. This card activates when a WATER monster was destroyed. All other attacks this turn are negated

Ice pillars appear and block the attacks

Yuji: In that case, I set a card and end my turn.

Granmarg's hologram appears on Mobius's screen

Sir Mobius: Granmarg! What do you want!?

Sir Granmarg: Mobius, you must retreat!

Sir Mobius: Retreat?! I would never retreat! I must teach this fool my power!

Sir Granmarg: Mobius, you losing is not going to benefit us in any way! You need to…

Sir Mobius: Did I hear right? Did you….just say I'm going to lose?!

Sir Granmarg: Mobius!

He slams the screen and cuts the connection. Mobius clenches his fist and draws his sword once more

Sir Mobius: I….can't lose. I'm….the strongest. The strongest! The strongest! Yuji, within this sword, my power is contained. A limiter is on it to control how much power I release. But I will show you the true power you pest, and crush you like an insect!

He grabs the end of his sword and screams as he breaks the handle, creating a massive energy pulse. Yuji screams as his Void Dragon card glows and surrounds him with a golden aura.

Yuji: What?

The pulse fires off and shatters highway signs and building windows, turning them into ice shards.

From far away, everyone sees this

Takimaru: What's going on?!

Nim: Yuji….he's in terrible danger!

Luna: Yuji….

Cain: We can't worry about him now. In fact, we need to get even further away now.

Luna looks upset as the car drives even faster. Yuji watches in shock as ice splinters on the road and Mobius races forward. His armor is cracked in many places. His helmet shatters and ice grow on his face and hair. He opens his eyes and they turn bright blue.

Yuji: What….the….

Sir Mobius: Now…you face my true power!

Mobius screams and even more energy pulsates from him, almost pushing Yuji away

Yuji: Where is this power coming from?!

Sir Mobius: I draw! [SPC: Sir Mobius = 8 Yuji = 1]. As I have Joker of the Ice Barrier in my hand and no other cards with my life points lower than yours, I can send him to the graveyard and draw 5 cards. And now, as Beetle of the Ice Barrier was drawn through a card effect, he Special Summons himself [ATK 1000/DEF 600 LV 3]. Next I summon the Tuner monster Defender of the Ice Barrier [ATK 200/DEF 1600 LV 3]. I tune the level 3 Beetle of the Ice Barrier and level 3 Defender of the Ice Barrier

Defender becomes 3 rings that Beetle flies through, becoming 3 stars [3 + 3 = 6]

Sir Mobius: This icy wind will freeze everything and shatter it all like glass. Synchro Summon! Come, Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier [ATK 2300/DEF 1400 LV 6]. At this time, I use his special ability. I discard two cards [Dai-sojo of the Ice Barrier and General Grunard of the Ice Barrier] and return two cards on the field to the owner's hand. I return Construction Warrior to your Extra Deck and Mobius the Frost Monarch to my hand

Yuji: Oh crap!

Sir Mobius: Now I have one more card in my hand. I discard it [Mobius the Frost Monarch] and return Experiment Fiend to your hand. Your field is now empty. Brionac, attack him directly!

Brionac fires a beam of ice that hits Yuji. He almost freezes as he screams in agony [Yuji LP = 1000]

Yuji: This pain….even when I fought against Takashi it was not this bad. How…how is he so strong?!

He loses control and swerves off the highway. He looks on as he hurtles towards the ground

Sir Mobius: Die Yuji Ryos! Be banished to hell!

Yuji prepares for impact on the road

Ending