Heroic Spirit Deck in Yu-Gi-Oh!-Chapter 372

"Then, I Fusion Summon in Defense Position—Magical Girl – Merlin Illya!!"

The genuine magical girl had arrived—not that imposter scammer Merlin.

[Magical Girl – Merlin Illya★★★★★★★★ (Level 8)][DARK][Spellcaster/Fusion/Effect][ATK: 1000/ DEF: 1000]

["Magical Girl – Illya" + "Heroic Spirit – Merlin"]

[This card is also treated as a "Heroic Spirit."]

Draped in a pure white cloak like falling snow, Illya, after Installing the Caster-class Merlin card, skillfully evaded the rain of Noble Phantasms unleashed by Gilgamesh Alter.

"I knew you wouldn't let your precious Illya be destroyed that easily," White Hoshino said with a look of complete anticipation as she waved her hand, commanding Gilgamesh to strike again.

"But Gilgamesh Alter's effect can be activated any number of times per turn, and I still have four Equip Spells in my back row! I send one to the Graveyard to destroy Merlin Illya!"

[Gilgamesh Alter ATK 4000 → 3000]

"Uwahahahaha!" That familiar, bone-deep laughter—regardless of his reversal, Gilgamesh had not lost this signature trait.

"I won't let you have your way so easily!"

Unwilling to yield, Hoshino waved her hand in response to the storm of Noble Phantasms.

"When Merlin Illya is Fusion Summoned to my field, I can activate this effect: I add one card with 'Magical Girl' in its name from my Deck to my hand! Additionally, the 'Magical Girl – Illya' used as Fusion Material is Special Summoned back onto my field!"

[Magical Girl – Illya DEF: 1000]

White Hoshino remained unfazed. "Whether you search your Deck or summon a monster, it's too late. Now disappear beneath this Noble Phantasm barrage!"

"It's not too late at all. In fact, it's just in time! This is the effect of Magical Girl – Merlin Illya—"

[Once per turn, while this card is face-up on the field, you can discard one card to activate this effect. For the rest of this turn, monsters on your field cannot be destroyed by card effects. This effect can be activated during your opponent's turn as well.]

"I discard the card I just added to my hand—go, Illya!"

"Yes, Master!"

Merlin Illya responded with bright resolve as a brilliant barrier of countless blossoms bloomed between her hands.

"This is the magic of flowers—Wind of Avalon!!"

Huh? That Noble Phantasm name sounds… a little off, doesn't it?

Setting aside whether Illya's phonetic pun is even legal, the defensive power of the floral barrier was undeniably top-tier.

Countless Noble Phantasms plummeted from the sky, but the moment they touched the barrier, there was no harsh clash. It was as if the flowers had gently erased the killing intent from the weapons, dissolving them softly into nothingness.

"We did it, Master!"

"Well done! Thanks to Merlin Illya's effect, my monsters can't be destroyed by effects this turn. So put those Noble Phantasms away, King of Heroes!"

"Tch, how annoying. I didn't expect such a troublesome effect..."

White Hoshino, unfamiliar with the Magical Girl deck, clicked her tongue in frustration.

"But using your freshly added Phantasm Summoning just to avoid destruction—such a desperate move won't win you this duel."

Even without deep knowledge of Magical Girl decks, after several turns, White Hoshino had already figured out that Illya's Class transformations required strict conditions. Without Phantasm Summoning in Hoshino's hand, Illya was just a normal grade-schooler.

"—I set one card face-down and end my turn!"

[White Hoshino: 1 Hand Card | 1 Set Card]

"My turn—draw! Protecting my monsters isn't desperation. It's believing in their strength to bring me victory."

Hoshino drew her card and tapped her Duel Disk's monster zones, linking the two Fusion Monsters on her field.

"Now is the time to wish for the ultimate magical girl. Using the powers of Merlin Illya and Mash, I perform a Contact Fusion!"

On the field, Merlin Illya turned to Mash with a trusting smile. "Are you ready, Mash? In this situation, the only way to defeat Gilgamesh Alter is for the two of us to merge!"

Mash blushed slightly, hesitating. "A magical girl… I've heard about them from the doctor, but this is my first time… Will I really be suited for it?"

"You'll be just fine, Mash—you're super cute!" Hoshino cheered, truly from the heart. If she ever had the chance, she'd definitely have Mash wear a magical girl outfit someday.

"Besides, in the Prisma state, Illya will take the lead. Once you and Illya merge, let her—the veteran magical girl—guide you step by step!"

Ruby: "Master, you sure know how to turn the pure, noble image of magical girls into something wonderfully shady~ How thrilling~"

"Let's go, Master, Mash!" Illya's eyes sparkled as magic burst into starlight behind her. "Let's teach this Gilgamesh a lesson together!"

"Now, I banish Merlin Illya and Mash Kyrielight from my field as Fusion Materials! May the magic of the stars dispel the black rain! Fusion Summon—[Prisma Cosmos Magical Girl – Illya]!"

[Prisma Cosmos Magical Girl – Illya ★★★★★★★★★★★ (Level 11)][LIGHT][Spellcaster/Fusion/Effect][ATK 1000/DEF 1000]

["Illya" Fusion Monster + 1 Fusion Monster]

Soaring across the sky along a meteor's arc, Illya wielded the radiant power of the stars, clashing with the dark Noble Phantasms still hovering mid-air.

"Prisma Illya gains ATK equal to the combined Levels of her Fusion Materials × 300! And when Fusion Summoned, she destroys all Spell and Trap Cards on your opponent's field!"

[Prisma Cosmos Magical Girl – Illya ATK 1000 → 4900]

"I'm coming for you, Gil! Got any Noble Phantasms left to throw!?"

A radiant meteor shower, guided by Illya's magical staff, crashed down and obliterated all of Gilgamesh Alter's summoned treasures.

"—This is the Multi-Shine Star Barrage!!"

A brilliant explosion wiped out all four of White Hoshino's Spell and Trap Cards from her Duel Disk.

"Now, all of Gilgamesh Alter's remaining Equip Spells and your set card are completely destroyed! His attack power drops with them!"

[Gilgamesh Alter ATK 3000 → 0]

"As expected, you went straight for Gilgamesh's Equip Spells. I knew that was your only path to turning the duel around!"

Even with her monster's ATK reduced to zero and her back row obliterated, White Hoshino raised her arm and grinned confidently.

"However, I won't let you be the only one showing off in style. Now—let the grand temple of the great Pharaoh descend upon this battlefield—Ramesseum!"

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