Heroic Spirit Deck in Yu-Gi-Oh!

"A Ritual Spell? Are you planning to summon a Ritual Monster?"

Yugi turned to Hoshino, his tone carrying a hint of doubt. "But Hoshino, do you have enough monsters in your hand to fulfill the Ritual's requirements?"

With Dartz's monster exceeding 20,000 ATK and being granted effect immunity by the Seal, defeating such an opponent head-on would require an incredibly powerful Ritual Monster—one with an exceptionally high Level.

"If you squeeze hard enough, you can always find a way. For example, with this card..."

Hoshino's fingers reached into the Graveyard section of their Duel Disk, pulling out a card buried at the very bottom.

"—I activate the effect of Heroic Spirit – Spartacus in my Graveyard! When my opponent controls more monsters than I do, this card can Special Summon itself during the Standby Phase!"

[Heroic Spirit – Spartacus★★★ (Level 3)][FIRE][Warrior/Effect][ATK 1500/DEF 1500]

The man who never bowed to oppression, with a firm and reliable smile, returned to Hoshino's field once again.

"And next—here's a Spell Card I retrieved earlier with your Kuribandit—Monster Reborn!"

"Monster Reborn again?"

Dartz furrowed his brows. He had just used Monster Reborn himself, and now, in the very next turn, Hoshino was playing the exact same card. It was likely just a coincidence, but at this moment, to Dartz, it felt like destiny colliding head-on.

Honda suddenly recalled something.

"Wait, I remember now! This Monster Reborn—it's the one Ryota gave to Hoshino back in Duelist Kingdom! I can't believe she's kept it in her deck this whole time!"

"With Monster Reborn, I revive Heroic Spirit – Knight of the Round Table Bedivere! And now, I activate Bedivere's effect—when Special Summoned, I can add Heroic Spirit – Knight of the Round Table Agravain from my Deck to my hand!"

Summoning Agravain, reviving Bedivere, and searching for Agravain—in an instant, the number of monsters at Hoshino's disposal had surged. Drawing the Ritual Spell from their Deck, they inserted it into the Duel Disk. A storm of divine light crashed down upon the field.

"Dartz, this is your downfall! Ritual Spell—Summoning of the Guardian Heroic Spirits – FATE!

"I offer Bedivere (Level 5), Spartacus (Level 3), and Agravain (Level 5) as Tribute—bringing their combined Levels beyond 11!"

[Summoning of the Guardian Heroic Spirits – FATE]

As Hoshino raised their card in response to the descending storm of light, their crimson eyes began to change—shifting into the radiant, emerald hue of a flawless gemstone.

"—Ritual Summon! Lion King – Artoria Pendragon!"

"Lion King – Artoria Pendragon?!"

Both Dartz and Yugi could feel the overwhelming presence of the ruler descending within the storm of radiance—an existence distinct from humanity, one that approached divinity itself.

Through the storm's brilliance, golden hair swept past an immaculate face. Riding atop the white warhorse Dun Stallion, clad in silver-white armor and a pure white fur-lined cape, Lion King – Artoria Pendragon emerged. Her emerald eyes, devoid of any discernible emotion, mirrored those of Hoshino.

[Lion King – Artoria Pendragon ★★★★★★★★★★★ (Level 11)][LIGHT] [Fairy/Ritual/Effect][ATK 3500/DEF 3000]

[This card is also treated as a "Heroic Spirit – Knight of the Round Table" card. It cannot be Special Summoned unless Ritual Summoned from the hand using at least 1 "Knight of the Round Table" monster on your field.]

"King of distant Atlantis—you who claim to have seen the corruption and ugliness within the human heart—did you never recognize the hidden light of hope within it? The darkness you seek to cast over the world will be shattered by my spear!"

Dartz's gaze sharpened.

"Oh? Interesting… So, Lion King, you too have acknowledged the inescapable corruption within humanity's soul. If both darkness and light exist within the human heart—then let us see, once and for all, which side is stronger!"

"I activate the effect of Lion King – Artoria Pendragon!"

Hoshino's voice carried newfound majesty, as though they themselves had been consumed by the divinity of the Lion King.

[①: When this card is Ritual Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 "Knight of the Round Table" monster from your Deck.]

"Knights of the Round Table! Answer my call!!"

Hoshino retrieved two cards from their Deck, setting one onto the field while adding the other to their hand.

"Due to Lion King – Artoria Pendragon's effect, I Special Summon Heroic Spirit – Knight of the Round Table Tristan! And then, I activate the effect of Agravain, who was just sent to the Graveyard—"

[If this card is sent to the GY: You can target 1 "Knight of the Round Table" monster in your GY; add it to your hand.]

"With Agravain's effect, I return Heroic Spirit – Knight of the Round Table Mordred to my hand! Now, the Round Table is complete!!"

[Heroic Spirit – Knight of the Round Table Tristan ★★★★★★ (Level 6)][WIND][Warrior/Effect][ATK 1900/DEF 2000]

Rebecca analyzed the situation.

"Even with the Lion King's attack power, it's impossible to clear all of Dartz's 20,000 ATK in a single turn. Could it be that Hoshino plans to win by overwhelming him with numbers?"

Yugi glanced at Hoshino with concern.

"That won't work, Hoshino. Attacking in numbers alone won't be enough to break through Dartz's Seal! Because of Orichalcos Sacrificer, Dartz can repeatedly Tribute it to activate his Field Spell's effect and destroy attacking monsters!"

"Heh... Don't forget, Yugi—I was also chosen by the Legendary Dragons!"

With a confident smirk, Hoshino played the card they had drawn at the start of their turn. A furious dragon's roar echoed across the field, awakening the dormant power within their Knights of the Round Table.

"This turn, I shall harness the power of Kaiba, of Yugi, and of Jonouchi—the combined strength of legend gathered here! Come forth, The Claw of Hermos!"

A crimson dragon materialized, soaring through the sky, its earth-shaking roar resonating with the power within Hoshino's deck.

"The effect of The Claw of Hermos can awaken a hidden power within my monsters, transforming them into a brand-new form and equipping them with legendary might!"

Hoshino lifted Mordred and Tristan high into the air. Bathed in the power of the Legendary Dragon, their forms fused, reshaping into a weapon that could shatter the very earth and pierce the heavens—a brilliant holy lance, impaling the floor beside the Lion King.

"Go forth, Legendary Dragon, Hermos! Fusion Summon! Awaken the miracle of my Noble Phantasm—Rhongomyniad, The Lance That Shines to the End of the World!!!"

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