Chapter 121: Warming up the machine to the end
Through the follower card PK just now, Spinach has actually already figured it out.
The opponent is a new player.
The follower cards on the field were replaced one after another, but none of them were very strong, and the operation methods were also very unfamiliar.
In addition, the progress of [The Way of Balance] has only reached [Level 2, Level 9], which further confirms my guess.
Anyone who has not reached the [three levels] cannot be considered a poker player who has truly entered the threshold.
So it thought that the reason why He Wenmi asked it to fight against itself was just to do a favor.
We are all friends, so a score of 1:1 would look better.
Just think of it as exchanging the [Way of Chasing the Wind] for the [Way of Balance].
However, he should be very optimistic about the new coach, so he took the opportunity to do him a favor and give the other party some training.
Every player has his or her own style and tactics. Even players with the same style will have slight differences in some details.
The more you play with different players, the faster you will improve.
The above is Spinach’s idea.
In fact, it probably overestimates how hospitable balanced people are.
Perhaps if Secretary He takes the field himself, he may have a better chance of winning than Shi Li.
And when Shi Li came up, there was indeed the idea of letting him exercise.
After all, when it comes to a game of cards with such stakes, the psychological pressure created is different for the players.
But Director Xiu and Secretary He really wanted to take the two replica crystals for free.
Letting Shili take over does not mean giving up.
At this point both parties have set up the card table and have finished laying out the cards.
"He Wenmi, I have already figured out your tricks."
During the unveiling phase, Bocai looked at Secretary He and smiled.
When the wolf smiles, its canine teeth are exposed. It should look very fierce, but because it is so small, it looks a little cute.
Since the other party wants me to train the newcomer, then of course I will do my best, otherwise how can I achieve the effect.
underestimate the enemy?
Does not exist.
"I'm afraid this kid doesn't have any Kuyun cards or Kujuwu cards at all. You've overacted."
After saying this, it used its telekinesis to reveal its first row of cards.
【Woohoo! 】
The [Big Cloud] from the previous game appears again.
A huge white cloud emerged from the card.
“…”
In this regard, Shi Li could only express a bit of helplessness.
Give the secretary a look: Look, I'll tell you.
And as if he was certain that the other party had no control over his cards, Spinach also revealed a rather arrogant scene card.
【Swoosh...Bang! 】
I saw three red light arrays shooting directly onto its three secondary cards.
-10, -10, -10
Three damage numbers actually popped up.
Then three red light magic circles were engraved on the tablet.
This made Shi Li feel a little confused. How could there be a scene card that could harm one's own cards?
But when he saw the face of this scene card, he understood.
[Red Killing Formation]
Scene, C
[Red Kill Sacrifice]: Deal 10 points of [True Damage] to up to 3 covered cards in a row. Cannot be cast if there are no covered cards.
[Red Killing Formation]: After the sacrifice is completed, the attack power of the card in this slot increases by 10
(【True Damage】: cannot be offset or reduced by any defensive means)
It turns out that this is a card that relies on sacrificing health to increase attack power.
In Shi Li's opinion, this sacrifice was definitely worth it.
The second row of cards only has 10 points of health, if it’s gone, it’s gone.
But 10 points of attack power is real and can bring sustainable benefits.
Then, it was Shi Li's turn to unveil the plaque.
【Ahahahahaha~】xN
First, he revealed the scene card, [A Hundred Demons Parade at Night].
Then he snapped his fingers.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
【I am so ugly! 】
【Geese, geese, geese! 】
【Cuckoo, quack! 】
The first row of cards he revealed was [Ugly Man] + [Goose King] + [Fighting Monkey].
"Hahaha! You really don't have the cards to defeat Cloud and Giant!"
Spinach glanced at the cards and immediately laughed.
This guy He Wenmi is really trying to trick me!
“Huh? …Tsk!”
But when it looked more closely, it found a less than pleasing card.
【Big Goose King】
Firm, 30 points, B
Attack 30, 100/100, 0/4
[Reckless - Passive]: When the Goose King's attack score is greater than his own card, he gains 1 energy point.
[Contempt - Passive]: When the Goose King is attacked by a card with a lower score than himself, the damage he receives is -10
[Red Palm Pushes Clear Waves - 4 Energy]: The Goose King pushes a row of cards, causing them to collide with the unveiled cards behind them. For every 2 cards involved in the collision, the Goose King recovers 1 energy point.
([Collision]: The side with less health will receive 20 points of damage)
This card has a chance to threaten your next row of cards.
And even if you leave it alone, it can gain enough energy to unleash skills through 4 rounds of attacks.
Without considering health loss, once the warm-up is completed, you can use [Collision] (recover 3 energy) + Attack (recover 1 energy) for 2 rounds in a 1-skill cycle mode.
And this [Big Goose King] is what Shi Li prepared to deal with the opponent's giant card.
The scores of giant cards are generally not low, and their health points are also very high.
It can trigger the [Recklessness] of [Big Goose King] very well, and when releasing [Red Palm Clear Waves], it can cause stable damage to the back row.
Shi Li knew that as long as he let the [Big Goose King] maintain [Defense], he could launch [Red Palm to Clear Waves] at least once before it left the field.
The opponent's second row of cards caused him to lose health at the beginning, which can only be regarded as a pleasant surprise.
Both sides have unveiled their cards and it is time for action.
【Whoosh whoosh whoosh! 】
I saw the [Big Cloud] opposite me with a tense expression, shrinking its body to nearly 1/3 of its volume.
For this kind of defensive giant card, the best action in the first round is naturally [Defense].
Spinach believes that although the opponent has a taunt card, he certainly does not dare to use skills easily.
Because it will withstand up to 70 points of attack power, and two rounds are enough to kill it.
The actual situation was just as Spinach expected.
[You are ugly too! ]
【Geese, geese, geese, hungry! 】
【Cuckoo, quack! 】
-10, -15, -7.5, -7.5 (throughout)
Shi Li's approach was to launch an all-out attack.
Rebounded by the force of [Big Cloud], all three cards lost 5 points of health.
To be honest, this made Shi Li feel a little bit at a disadvantage, but there was nothing he could do about it.
If you don't take the rebound damage, you won't be able to kill [Big Cloud].
After one round, the cards of both sides are as follows:
【Fold 90】【Fold 82.5】【Fold 90】
【Big Cloud 267.5】
VS
【Ugly Man 95】【Big Goose 95】【Fighting Monkey 95】
The second round begins, and the first stage that comes is the card replacement stage.
Spinach looked at the opponent's cards, then looked at his own cards, and finally decided to change a card.
But the [Red Killing Array] cannot be replaced, because once it is replaced, the attack-boosting effect of the secondary row of cards will disappear, which is equivalent to losing 30 health points in vain.
As for Shi Li, his moves were so exaggerated that people couldn't tell whether he had changed the cards or not.
The replacement of cards is over and the unveiling stage begins.
Shi Li didn't wait any longer and took the lead in revealing his next row of cards.
bite!
【Yoyo Flower~】
The shadow of a large deer with red spots like flowers appears on the card, looking up and roaring.
(He played a healing card this turn...)
At first, Spinach was a little confused as to why the treatment cards were put in when the threat of the first row of cards was so low.
Then I realized it at a glance. It turned out to be the type that needs to be warmed up to achieve unlimited battery life.
"But then again, isn't this a coincidence?"
It just looked at Shi Li and gave him a meaningful smile.
Then, he activated his telekinesis and revealed his next row of cards.
【……】
The unveiling of this card was rare, with no fanfare at all.
What Shi Li saw was a stone statue slowly emerging.
This stone statue is wearing ancient general's armor, holding a large mace in each hand, as if ready to swing.
An angry expression froze on his face.
Although unable to move, the aura was quite oppressive.
"There is actually such a card. I knock on it."
When Shi Li saw the cards, he couldn't help but curse under his breath.
【Stone Diamond】
Listen to the Wind, 30 points, B
Attack 80, 82.5/100, 0/2
[Vajra Body - Passive]: Stone Diamond Attack +40
[Ancient Seal - Passive]: Stone Diamond is constantly in the [ Petrified] state
[Seal Release - 1 Energy]: Stone Diamond removes the [Petrified] state and becomes eligible to act in this round
([Petrification]: The target loses the ability to move, and the damage from attacks received this round is -10)
The reason why Spinach said it was a coincidence is because this card and [Flower Jade Deer] are almost the same in nature.
Both of them rely on [petrification] to survive, but one takes the attack route and the other takes the healing route.
Moreover, compared to the wisdom-type [Hua Yulu], the wind-listening type [Shi Jin Gang] has more initiative.
In fact, this card can be activated once every 2 rounds and causes 70 points of damage.
For a 30-point card, its attack power is equivalent to earning 10 attack points.
Add in the [Red Killing Array], it equals 80 points of damage.
[Petrification] is hard and durable, and its survivability is amazing.
It can be considered a card with intermittent burst output, while also being able to protect itself.
In Class B, it is considered quite powerful.
However, this card is not the card that Spinach just replaced.
The card it replaced is still behind.
At this point, both sides have unveiled their cards and the action round begins.
【Whoosh whoosh whoosh! 】
Obviously, Spinach's turn to exert its strength has not yet arrived, so it still lets the [Big Cloud] perform the [Defense].
However, the Stone Diamond cannot move because it has no energy.
[You are ugly too! ]
【Geese, geese, geese, hungry! 】
【Yoyo Flower~】
【Cuckoo, quack! 】
-10, -15, -15, -7.5, -7.5 (throughout)
Shi Li even asked [Hua Yulu] to join in the concentrated fire.
[Fighting Monkey] still chose the middle column of [Pierce Through], because [Pierce Through] does not belong to an attack, so it will not be offset by the petrifying protective layer of [Stone Diamond].
All cards were rebounded, but thanks to the recovery of [Night Parade of a Hundred Demons], [Flower Jade Deer] suffered no health loss.
The health loss of our own cards is too low now, so it is not worth using [First Aid].
After this round, the cards of both sides are as follows:
【Cover 90】【Stone Diamond 75】【Cover 90】
【Big Cloud 220】
VS
【Ugly Man 90】【Big Goose 90】【Fighting Monkey 90】
【Cover】【Cover】【Flower Jade Deer】
Director Xiu and Secretary He looked at the cards in silence.
Although the blood loss ratio between the two sides has now reached 125:30.
It seems that Shi Li has a clear advantage, but this cannot be used as a criterion for judging advantages and disadvantages.
Because they know that the real battle has not yet begun.
Both sides are still gathering strength.
Moreover, the depth of Spinach's deck is definitely much stronger than Shili's.
I believe that in this third round, both sides will reveal output cards that can break the deadlock or exert their strength.
But the fact is that Shi Li’s unveiling did not go as they expected.
[Please allow me to perform a dance, um hum hum ~]
A graceful dance figure emerges from the cards.
In this round, Shi Li revealed [Sword Dancer].
And this position... is actually behind [Hua Yulu].
In order not to disrupt the card game, Director Xiu and Secretary He chose to communicate with their eye contact.
Director of the Show: What’s going on? He revealed another warm-up card in this round.
Secretary He: With so many warm-up cards, it takes a long time just to warm up the machine...
Director Xiu: Warm-up cards are certainly very powerful, but if every card needs to be warmed up, you will fall behind others step by step.
Secretary He: That’s right, the warm-up will be completed by then, but we will have already fallen into a great disadvantage, and it may be irreversible.
Both of them frowned slightly.
Especially Director Xiu, because actually both [Path of Balance] are hers.
If I lose this game, I will be in great pain.
"Hahahaha! Boy, you and I have a tacit understanding! Bo Cai!"
However, what was unexpected was that after reading the card of [Sword Dancer], Spinach laughed.
The card it uncovered was in a similar position to Shi Li's.
It is the three-row card located behind the [Stone Diamond].
And this card... is also a warm-up card in a sense!
【Forgiveness, and punishment! 】
The image on the card was of a man in armor holding a one-handed hammer and a one-handed shield.
Golden hair, weathered and resolute face.
[Senior Paladin]
Wisdom, 40 points, B
Attack 10, 100/100, 2/2
[Compassion - Passive]: Senior Paladin Attack Power -30
[Abandon Mercy - Passive]: After the senior paladin unveils his card for 2 rounds, his attack power increases by 20
[Holy Lord's Forgiveness - 1 Energy]: The senior paladin releases 30 points of [Healing] to the target. If the senior paladin has not [Attacked] before, the healing amount is increased by 20 points.
If the conditions are met, 50 points of [Healing] per turn. This is an absolutely powerful healing card.
This made Shi Li smell something bad.
But overall, it was in line with the plan he made, a plan he made after seeing the [Red Killing Array].
Director Xiu: We all guessed wrong.
Secretary He: Just as it said, the strategies of these two people seem to have collided completely.
Director Xiu: The whole table is full of warm-up cards. I'm afraid there will be a bloody storm later...
As the two exchanged glances, the action confirmation stage arrived.
Shi Li fell into deep thought.
(Now I only have 90 health left in the first row of cards. If the opponent counters, I will attack...)
(Then [Stone Diamond] + [Senior Paladin] can kill [Ugly Man] or [Big Goose King] in one second.)
(However, if the [Experienced Paladin] takes action, the healing effect will be greatly reduced.)
(I guess the opponent will be reluctant to do so, so it is better to increase the health of [Big Cloud] first.)
(And Big Cloud is similar to Giant Deathly Haunter, so I understand the psychology of using this card.)
(Unless there is no doubt that they will die, they will definitely adopt the [Defense] strategy.)
(Because as the only first-row card, the longer it survives, the greater the benefit.)
(In this case, I can use it without any worries.)
Thinking of this, he made a plan.
Sure enough, the opponent's behavior in this round was just as he expected.
[Big Cloud] adopted the [Defense] strategy, while [Stone Diamond] remained stationary to recover energy.
His action startled the player sitting across the table and two people off the field.
【I am so ugly! 】
-20
The [ugly man] in a suit and tie actually attacked the [Big Goose King]!
As for other cards, they still focused their fire on [Big Cloud].
【Please enjoy this sword! 】
【Geese, geese, geese, hungry! 】
【Yoyo Flower~】
【Cuckoo, quack! 】
-15, -15, -15, -7.5, -7.5 (throughout)
All in all, it caused 52.5 points of damage to the [Defending] [Big Cloud].
But then, the [Senior Paladin] healed it for 50 points.
After the round, the cards of both sides are as follows:
【Cover】【Paladin】【Cover】
【Cover 90】【Stone Diamond 67.5】【Cover 90】
【Big Cloud 217.5】
VS
【Ugly Man 85】【Big Goose 65】【Fighting Monkey 85】
【Cover】【Cover】【Flower Jade Deer】
[Cover][Cover][Sword Dancer 95]
Director Xiu: He is so bold, is this okay?
Secretary He: If you don't [Defend] the first row of cards in this round, you will be at risk of being killed instantly. Not only did he not [Defend], he actually let his own cards attack his own cards...
Director Xiu: This prediction is great. If not, the [Big Goose King] might not have had the chance to accumulate full energy.
Secretary He: I also think there is a high probability that it is true.
“Tsk…”
When Spinach looked at the cards, he couldn't help but spit.
"You... can see through my cards?"
It looked at Shi Li suspiciously.
The action of [Ugly Man] attacking [Big Goose King] actually made it quite uncomfortable.
First of all, let’s not talk about the other party’s successful prediction and desperate help to [Big Goose King] to accumulate energy.
The key point is that I just deliberately changed a covered card, which I prepared to keep against the [Big Goose King], which can put it into a state of [Fragile Mind].
[Fragile Mind]: Steadfast cards cannot recover energy by being hit.
But in this situation now, it's completely useless.
In fact, at this stage, Spinach has already begun to see the opponent's tactical thinking.
After thinking for a moment, it replaced a card and then smiled.
"【Fighting Monkey】【Sword Dancer】【Big Goose King】..."
At this moment, it only read out the names of the three cards and looked at Shi Li.
"These are all cards that can bypass the first row of cards and directly damage the back row."
"It seems that you are quite taboo about the scene card [Red Killing Formation]."
"But do you really think that by clearing my secondary row of cards, you can eliminate the effects of the [Red Killing Formation]?"
"Too naive."
As it said this, it revealed its fourth regular card.
【Boom boom! 】
On the card, a large roaring machine rushed out with a beam of light.
This is a strangely shaped vehicle with a large drill bit on the front end.
It is spinning non-stop at this time, and looks a bit scary.
【Magnetic drill bit No. Ⅳ】
Balanced, 30 points, B
Attack 20, 100/100
[Heavy Instruments - Passive]: Magnetic Drill IV Attack Power -20
[Drill Start - Passive]: When the attack power of magnetic drill IV is greater than 10, the target will be trapped in [Flaw] for 1 round.
[Magnetic Pull - Passive]: When Magnetic Drill IV leaves the field, the card directly behind it [moves] to its own position.
(【Flaw】: The target cannot 【Defend】)
"My [Red Light Array] doesn't bless cards, it blesses tablets!"
Spinach argued.