Heroic Spirit Deck in Yu-Gi-Oh!

Chapter 108 - 108

"Lord, bear witness to my resolve!" Completely caught up in the excitement, Hoshino no longer cared about the supposed Lord's feelings. Her punches came down like a torrential storm, hammering Tarasque's dragon body with relentless, blinding speed.

Tarasque's dragon body could barely withstand the high-intensity iron-fist barrage, but the three zombies trapped within it couldn't. Each punch landed with bone-crushing force, sending shockwaves rippling through Tarasque's massive body. The wind pressure alone was enough to force blood from the zombies' every orifice.

"She's... terrifying," Yugi muttered, as he and Mukoba stood frozen in shock, their mouths agape. It was hard to reconcile the quiet Hoshino they knew with the relentless fighter before them.

"Wow, that's the boss's punches. Hoshino is amazing!" Jonouchi's focus was entirely different.

"You got it, Jonouchi! This punch is sacred, reserved for those with the purest faith..." Hoshino, feeling a bit tired from the punching, decided to give the zombies the final blow.

[Effect ②: At the start of the battle phase, when this card attacks an opponent's monster, you can tribute one Dragon-Type monster you control, destroy that opponent's monster, and inflict damage to your opponent equal to that monster's original attack.]

Holy power, concentrated severalfold on Hoshino's fist, exploded on Tarasque's body like a light bomb. "Sorry, Tarasque, please sacrifice yourself for the Lord!"

"This is the holy light that can purify everything!"

"Iron Fist Holy Judgement!"

The helpless zombies were obliterated, reduced to nothing more than a smoldering pile of debris. Wiping the sweat off her forehead, Hoshino smiled brightly at the three, "I didn't expect purifying evil creatures to be this tiring, but they shouldn't be able to revive now."

Wide-eyed and shivering, the three huddled together, their horror deepening as they watched Hoshino cheerfully dismantle both the zombies and their understanding of her. They nodded like robots, terrified of doing anything to displease her.

"Everyone's acting so strange. The zombies are gone, so why are you still so scared?" Shaking her head in confusion, Hoshino bent down to pick up the golden cards left behind by the zombies.

[10 Gold Coins] x2

[20 Gold Coins] x1

"It looks like this 20 gold coin card dropped from the big pumpkin." Noticing the zombie blood on the card, Hoshino wiped it on her saintly dress. "It's just a disposable outfit, anyway," she murmured.

[Hoshino accumulated 60 gold coins]

"Let's move on, everyone~" Brimming with energy, Hoshino called out to the others and took the lead toward the city. Probably due to leaving the battle, Martha's outfit on Hoshino reverted to her original short skirt.

"Uh… okay!" The three answered weakly, dragging themselves along.

As they entered the bustling desert city, NPCs in colorful headscarves called out from stalls overflowing with exotic wares. The scent of spices and roasted meats filled the air, mixing with the vibrant chatter of the marketplace. The air buzzed with the lively chatter of women and children, adding to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

"Wow, this feels so real. Is this a game world?" Hoshino, full of excitement, stood on the city's central fountain, looking around. "They even have food stalls here. I wonder what eating in a VR game feels like?"

"Hoshino seems to be enjoying herself," Mokuba whispered with a twitching mouth, "I hope she doesn't forget we're here to rescue my brother."

"But finding someone in such a big city seems very troublesome." Yugi, stroking his chin, frowned at the bustling crowd.

"Not very optimistic, especially since we have no clues." Jonouchi also understood that

A finely crafted orange-yellow card emerged from Granny's sleeve.

Seeing the card, Hoshino, who had been impatient a moment ago, instantly became excited.

"Granny, how much for this card? I'll buy it. Please sell it to me!" Eyes wide, Hoshino eagerly inquired about the price.

"Hehehe, I knew you were a discerning customer. The value of this card is not easy to see for most people~" Granny pleased that her card had caught Hoshino's interest, smiled even more proudly.

"But, Granny risked her life to get this card from near the Dragon God's domain, so it's not cheap!" Using the typical seller's tactic, Granny feigned difficulty, obviously aiming to raise the price.

"Stop wasting time, Granny, just tell me how much it is!" Young and inexperienced, Hoshino fell right into the trap, her eagerness making it clear to Granny how much she wanted the card.

Raising an aged finger, Granny's already wrinkled eyes narrowed to slits.

"10 gold coins?" Hoshino guessed.

Granny shook her head.

"100 gold coins?!" Hoshino exclaimed. Although it exceeded her 60 gold coin balance, she could gather the rest by fighting a few monsters.

"No, not gold coins!" Granny's shocking answer and sudden shrewdness completely stunned Hoshino.

"1000 gold coins? Why not just rob a bank? It'd be simpler!" Before coming to this shop, Hoshino had understood the prices in this world. A meal cost less than 1 gold coin, yet this merchant wanted 1000 gold coins for one card, which was outrageous.

"Hehe, business is all about mutual consent." Granny laughed, seeing Hoshino hesitate at the price, and pretended to put the card back in her sleeve. "If you think the price is too high, maybe you and this dragon girl card aren't meant to be. I'll just wait for the next buyer."

"Wait, Granny, I'll buy it!" Panic surged as Hoshino imagined someone else snatching up the card. "But I don't have enough coins now. I need to gather more money. Please don't sell it to anyone else!"

"Hehe, seeing how sincere you are, Granny will wait for you for a day. I won't sell it to anyone else today." Knowing Hoshino had taken the bait, Granny was unhurried. Selling a card for 1000 gold coins was a rare chance, only feasible by deceiving an outsider like Hoshino.

As she left Granny's card stall, all thoughts of shopping vanished from Hoshino's mind. Her mind raced, desperate to figure out how she could earn 1000 gold coins in just one day. But the most baffling thought was...

"Why in the world is a Saber Lily card being sold in this VR game?!" Heroic Spirit cards were different from other market-released cards. Even if the game had in-app purchases, they should only offer officially released products.

Thinking about it, Hoshino, considering her unusual way of using cards, felt the answer was obvious.

Opening the system, Hoshino saw it.

[Limited-time event [Dragon God Domain Adventure] is now live!!]

[Clear the Dragon God Domain to obtain exclusive rare Servant cards~]

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