12dz Chapter 39 Amidst the Alluring Fragrance (8)
Chapter 39 Amidst the Alluring Fragrance (8)
What are the teachers talking about?
The two Sera chatted as they tidied up the kitchen.
"Who knows? Maybe it has something to do with your teacher's sister? Pass me that plate over there."
"Here you go. I didn't expect that my teacher's sister would also be collecting magic cards in this world. But what deck does she use? Is she also using the Trap Crypt? The cup is washed, where should I put it?"
"Ah, just dry it and put it in that cabinet. It shouldn't be a Trap Hollow. I didn't sense any Trap Hollow spirit aura on it. It's probably from another Plant or Insect deck."
"Sigh, are there any other powerful spirits around here?"
Sera (a person) knew how powerful Teacher Nianzhong's (Xing Liang's pseudonym) deck was, so he figured his sister's deck couldn't be weak either.
"Powerful... It is indeed quite powerful. It might even strengthen your deck. Want to go check it out?"
But then, thinking of some unpleasant memories, Sera's (insect's) small nose wrinkled.
"Although I don't get along with them very well."
"Hmm...it seems the teacher will be here for a while. Shall we go ahead?" Sera peeked into the living room from the kitchen. They seemed to be having a heated discussion inside.
"Okay, it's not far from here. Let's leave a message for your teacher and then set off."
After they finished tidying up, they left through the side door leading from the kitchen to the yard. Before leaving, Sera sent a text message to her teacher on her phone, but she guessed he was too busy to check it now.
"Um, Sera, can I ask you a question?"
After telling Sera (the insect) the direction, it hid behind her and kept looking around, as if it was on guard against something.
"Shh! Keep your voice down. I'll leave soon when we're almost there. Ask me anything you need."
She wouldn't have followed us if she wasn't worried that Sera (the person) would get lost!
"You seem quite afraid of the elf you're about to meet."
Sera (the insect) shuddered.
"Who, who's afraid of her! I just don't want to see...yes, I don't want to see her!"
She said harshly.
"Oh, it seems Sera-chan doesn't like me very much."
The sudden mature female voice startled Sera (human), and Sera (insect) immediately took off running upon hearing the voice, but tripped and fell with a "plop".
A vine had somehow become entangled around her foot, gripping her tightly as if to prevent her from escaping.
"Long time no see, Serah-chan~"
The vines lifted Sera (the insect) and held her up in front of a strange elf.
It was a beautiful female elf who gracefully emerged from the forest and, despite her struggles, took Sera (the insect) from the vines.
"Quack! Sera, save me! I don't want to see these teeth!"
The insect sent a distress call to the human.
"Um, um... could you let go of my friend?"
"Oh my, I didn't even notice. There are two Serah-chans. Are they Serah-chan's sisters?"
“My name is also Sera, and I’m Sera’s friend. Could you please let her go? She looks…very unwilling.”
The female elf smiled, but showed no intention of letting go of Sera (the insect) in her arms.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Marjoram, and I am a member of the Fragrance Fairy. My hobbies are gardening and cute things. Welcome to the 'Garden'."
Aromatherapy Master - Marjoram
Sera and her companions had unknowingly arrived at their destination, and were now at the edge of the "garden".
"Cute things refer to..."
The female elf's attention was entirely focused on Sera (the insect), and she pressed her face against Sera's (the insect's) face, rubbing back and forth.
"Since Sera doesn't like me, let's slowly build up our feelings, okay? Okay? Okay?"
"No! I refuse!"
"Refusal invalid."
"It's so bitter!"
Watching Marjoram's breathing gradually become heavy as she buried her face in Sera's (insect's) hair and took deep breaths like she was petting a cat, Sera (human) knew why Sera (insect) was afraid.
Despite their desperate struggle, Sera (the insects) did not forget their main purpose for coming here.
"Stop sticking it on! We're here on business! Give me your name card!"
Ma Yulan paused, then immediately pretended to cover her face and cry.
"Waaaaah, I thought Sera-chan had finally come to see me, but it turns out she came for Magic Cards. It was all for nothing. I'm so heartbroken~"
Of course, she was faking her tears; not a single tear came out.
Sera (the insect) was not fooled by her, of course, and watched her act with dead fish eyes.
Seeing that Sera (the insect) wasn't fooled, she wasn't embarrassed. She pretended to wipe away her tears and said seriously, "Ahem, it's not impossible for you to have my cards. I can even give you all the Aroma series magic cards, but you have to win the duel against me first. And if you lose... hehehe~"
Marjoram let out a dangerous laugh.
She raised her staff, which was leaning against the side, and tapped it on the ground. Several petals and green leaves flew out from the forest, intertwining and gathering on her left arm to form a duel disk.
"Who have you decided will duel me?"
"I'll go." Before Sera (the insect) could speak, Sera (the human) raised the duel disk and accepted the duel.
This matter came from her, and it must be resolved by her.
She gave Sera (the bug) a determined look and unfolded her Duel Disk.
Sera (the bug) was confused. "Wait, sister, why are you looking so determined? Let me handle this! I want to get rid of her now!"
After handing Sera (the insect) to the vines beside her for packaging, Marjoram also unfolded her Duel Disk.
"Duel!" x2
The virtual coin falls, with the side representing marjoram facing up.
"I choose to go first. During my turn, I Normal Summon Lonefire. Its effect can be activated once per turn by Tributing 1 face-up Plant-Type monster you control. Special Summon 1 Plant-Type monster from your Deck, Tribute Lonefire, and Special Summon Evil Thorn from your Deck."
A burning plant appeared on the field, and after a burst of fireworks effects, another plant sprouted from the same spot.
"Evil Thorn effect: You can activate this effect by Tributing this card. Inflict 300 damage to your opponent. You can Special Summon up to 2 'Evil Thorn' monsters from your Deck in Attack Position. Monsters Special Summoned by this effect cannot activate their effects."
The evil thorn, which looked prickly, swelled and exploded, creating two identical plants on the spot. Some of the thorns flew out during the explosion, one of which pierced Sera (the human).
Sierra LP8000→7700
“I set the two Evil Thorns on the field as Link Arrows, Link Summon LINK 2, [Fragrant Seraph - Jasmine]. Since you have taken 300 damage, my Life Points are now higher than yours, so I Special Summon [Fragrant Wizard - Laurel Leaf] from my hand by its own effect, and I choose to Special Summon it to Jasmine’s Link Zone.”
The fragrant fairies appeared and greeted Sera and the others in a friendly manner.
"I activate the Field Spell Card [Fragrant Garden], and then activate its 1st effect. Once per turn, if you control a 'Fragrant' monster, you can activate this effect to gain 500 Life Points. After this effect is activated, monsters you control gain 500 ATK and DEF until the end of your next opponent's turn."
Marjoram LP8000→8500
Bay Leaf ATK800 → 1300
Jasmine ATK1800→2300
The nearby trees and open spaces were suddenly covered with blooming flowers, and fragrant sprites flitted among the clusters of blossoms, filling the air with a refreshing aroma.
"Because of my Life Points recovery, Jasmine's effect is activated! Jasmine's effect: I add the Plant-Type monster 'Rozen Maiden' from my Deck to my hand, then activate Jasmine's effect: I Tribute Bay Leaf from its Link Zone to Special Summon 'Fragrant Lilith - Heather Leaf Melaleuca' from my Deck in Defense Position."
"The effect of the liberated laurel leaf can only be activated if this card is sent to the graveyard. It restores 500 Life Points to the user. Also, because I have a Plant-Type monster on my field that has been liberated, I can Special Summon myself using the effect of the Rozen Maiden card in my hand."
Marjoram LP8500→9000
Sera (the person) had a feeling that it might be better to let Teacher Nianzhong (Xing Liang) duel with Ma Yulan.
"The effect of Heather Leaf Chicory: This card can only be activated when it is Normal or Special Summoned. Special Summon 1 non-Tuner 'Aromatic' monster from your Deck. After this effect is activated, you cannot Special Summon non-Plant monsters until the end of this turn. Instead, Special Summon 'Aromatic Wizard - Rosemary'."
"After that, I will adjust the star level of Rosemary and Heather Leaf Melaleuca to Synchro Summon Level 5, [Aromatic Seraphim - Rosemary]!"
"I set up a Link Arrow between Rozen Maiden and Jasmine, and Link Summon LINK 3 [Fragrant Lilith - Rosemary]. This can only be activated if she is Special Summoned. Add 1 'Fragrant' card from the Deck to the hand. I choose to add, um... [Aromatherapy] to the hand."
Sera (human) was a little nervous. The troll was already at a disadvantage because of its backhand, and now seeing Marjoram's fierce attack, she was even more uncertain about winning the duel.
But seeing that she had drawn the card that her teacher had specifically added to her deck, she regained some confidence.
Just let Ma Yulan finish producing the full effect, and get her to hand over all the blocked drugs. Then…
"I activate [Aromatic Mix], whose first effect can be activated by discarding 1 card from my hand. I place one of the following cards, [Moist Wind], [Graceful Wind], or [Thirsty Wind], face-up in my Spell & Trap Zone from my hand or Deck. I discard [Spore] from my hand and place [Graceful Wind] face-up from my Deck."
"The second effect of 'Fragrant Mix' in the Graveyard can be activated by banishing this card from the Graveyard. You can banish monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon 1 Plant-Type Fusion Monster. However, since I have more Life Points than you, I can also banish Plant-Type monsters from my Graveyard as Fusion Material. I banish Laurel Leaf and Evil Thorn from the Graveyard to Fusion Summon 'Fragrant Lilith - Magnolia'."
"Activate the effect of Graceful Breeze, pay 1000 Life Points to Special Summon Aromatherapy Rosemary from the Graveyard, then use the effect of Spore from the Graveyard to Special Summon Evil Thorn from the Graveyard, and raise Evil Thorn's Level to Level 2. I then Synchro Summon Spore and Aromatherapy Rosemary at Level 6, [Aromatherapy Seraph - Sweet Marjoram]!"
Marjoram LP9000→8000
"Sweet Marjoram's effect can only be activated when this card is Synchro Summoned. I add 'Thirsty Wind' from my Deck to my hand, and then I Set two more cards. I declare the end of my turn. Since I have more Life Points than you, the effect of Seraphim Rosemary is: As long as I have more Life Points than my opponent and this card is in my Monster Zone, all Plant-Type monsters I control gain 500 ATK and DEF."
Marjoram Foreground: Aromatic Lilith - Magnolia ATK3100; Aromatic Seraphim - Sweet Marjoram ATK2700; Aromatic Seraphim - Rosemary ATK2500; Aromatic Lilith - Rosemary ATK2700 (Aromatic Seraphim - Rosemary is currently in use).
Backcourt: 3, Hand: 0, Venue: Fragrant Garden
"It's your turn, little sister who also has the name Sera."