During the winter vacation, most students return to their home. At any time or any place, Judai can enjoy dueling as usual. At Osiris dorm in a dinning room, Daitokuji teacher and Hayato are cooking some mochi (Japanese rice cake) while Judai is dueling against Sho. At this moment, Sho has Cycroid and Gyroid as Judai is summoning E-Hero Clayman in an attack position. Then Judai declares the attack of E-Hero Clayman.

Deeper into the forest, an Obelisk Blue student is running away from something, asking for help. He finally falls down into the dinning room of Osiris Red while all people inside are getting amazed by the situation. Judai asks the student what is going on. The student says that Psycho Shocker is chasing after him. Judai is still confused and doesn't understand what it means. Seeing the student, Daitokuji teacher realizes that he is probably [Takadera] from Obelisk Blue. Takadera holds Daitokuji's leg, asking for help. He understands that Daitokuji teacher must understand well about the research of the duel spirit. Thus, Daitokuji teacher asks him to tell the whole story from the beginning.

The story started before entering the winter vacation. The group of Takadera Occult Brothers, including Obelisk Blue Mukouda and Isaka, was a group researching the occult duel. Especially, they were researching duel spirits. One day, they tried to find the result of the research, and finally decided to call a spirit by using an Ouija board. Three of them put their hands together on the Ouija board, calling the name of Psycho Shocker. Suddenly, the Ouija board moved by itself into each character on the plate while something around the room started moving. The result could be read as "Sacrifice three lives and I will revive". In other words, if three lives of the students were paid, Psycho Shocker would be revived.

Daitokuji teacher feels pity that this story shouldn't have happened. Sho asks what Takadera and the others answered that message. Surprisingly, Takadera replied that he understood or he said yes to it. Of course, Sho is getting shocked by Takadera's answer. In fact, Takadera realized that he had to sacrifice cards not human lives. At the following day, one of his member, Mukouda, disappeared while, in the next day, Isaka was gone. Therefore, Takadera is very afraid that two of them have already been sacrificed. Anyway, Judai is suspecting whether they returned home instead of disappearing. Actually, Takadera already called to their homes and found that they didn't go back. Today, Takadera was very scared, so he intended to return home with the other students by a ferry. When he arrived the port, many students had been getting on the ship. Then he saw a guy with a hat and cloak on the ship looking like Psycho Shocker. Thus, he was too afraid to get on the ferry and decided not to go home.

Sho	What?
Judai	What is going on?
Takadera	Psycho Shocker...
Judai	Psycho Shocker...what?
Takadera	It has been chasing after me.
Judai	I don't understand what he is talking about.
Daitokuji Teacher	You are probably Takadera-Kun from Obelisk Blue, right!
Takadera	Daitokuji Teacher! Daitokuji Teacher doing a research of duel spirits must understand it, right!?
Judai	Duel Spirits?
Daitokuji Teacher	Clam down, Takadera-Kun. Let's talk from the beginning.
Takadera	H...Hai! That time had occurred before the winter vacation started. We...Takadera Occult Brothers...
Judai	Takadera Occult Brothers?
Takadera	We are a group, including the same Obelisk Blue students, Mukouda and Isaka-Kun, that researches about the duel occult. Especially, we are researching the spirits of the duel. Then, on that day, we would like to try our current research, deciding to call a spirit by using Ouija board.
Takadera, Mukouda, Isaka	Psycho Shocker-Sama, please come here!
Takadera	That message could be read as "Sacrifice three lives, and I will revive."
Daitokuji Teacher	How bad! You shouldn't have done that duel spirit and spirit study.
Sho	Anyway, what did Takadera-Kun answer it?
Takadera	We said that we got it.
Sho	Heee....!!!
Takadera	We thought that we had to sacrifice cards. Also,...
Sho	Couldn't that be...
Takadera	Next day, a member, Mukouda, disappeared. Then at the following day, Isaka...Certainly, both of them were already sacrificed.
Judai	Didn't they return home during the winter vacation?
Takadera	I already called to their homes, but they didn't go back. I was also very scared, so I intended to return home by a ferry today. But...that might be Psycho Shocker...
Judai	The spirit of Psycho Shocker...?

While Judai is thinking about the spirit of Psycho Shocker, the electricity was suddenly cut out. Sho and Hayato were very frightened. Then, people were shocked by the appearance of Psycho Shocker holding unconscious Takadera. Psycho Shocker started running away into the wood with Takadera, so Judai and the others ran after him. Everybody finally reached the power plant station of the island. Judai sees Takadera falling on the floor, trying to reach him. Howerver, the electricity starts sparkling into the form of Psycho Shocker, facing against Judai. Daitokuji teacher has just seen the spirit, getting very shocked. Then Judai tells Psycho Shocker to return Takadera and the others. In exchange, he will allow Psycho Shocker to sacrifice himself. Considering Judai's worthy power, Psycho Shocker accepts to exchange three lives with one life of Judai. However, Judai offers a condition to Psycho Shocker. Psycho Shocker has to accept the duel. If he wins, he can sacrifice Judai's life. On the contrary, if Judai wins, Psycho Shocker has to return Takadera and the others. Certainly, Psycho Shocker accepts this condition. Then the duel between Judai and Psycho Shocker begins.

Malice Doll of Demise Monster Card

First turn comes to Psycho Shocker. Calling cards in front of himself, he summons [Malice Doll of Demise - Onmen No Killer Doll 4/1600/1700] in an attack mode. Then, he activates a permanent magic card [Ectoplasmer]. By its effect, in the end phases of each side, both players can sacrifice their own monster and deal a half of its attack points directly to the opponent. As a result, Psycho Shocker sacrifices his Malice Doll of Demise to deal a half of its attack points (800=1600/2) directly to Judai. Malice Doll of Demise becomes a spirit attacking Judai strongly, so Judai's LP goes down to 3200 (4000-800). Then, Psycho Shocker ends his turn.

Come to Judai's turn. Drawing a card, Judai summons [E-Hero Featherman 4/1000/1000] in an attack mode. Then he sets up four reversed cards, playing a permanent magic card [Mirage of Nightmare - Akumu No Shinkirou]. According to its effect, during the opponent's standby phase, Judai can draw cards from his deck until he has four cards on hand. However, during his own next standby phase, he has to discard cards from his hand equal to the number of cards he could draw. After that, Judai declares the attack of E-Hero Featherman (1000) against Psycho Shocker directly, so Pshcho Shocker's LP decreases to 3000 (4000-1000). Moreover, due to the permanent effect of Ectoplasmer, Judai can sacrifice E-Hero Featherman in his end phase and deal a half of its attack points (500=1000/2) directly to Psycho Shocker. Therefore, Psycho Shocker's LP goes down more to 2500 (3000-500). Sho is very impressed by Judai's play that he could deal 1500 damages in this turn. Anyway, Daitokuji is still getting worried. Because this game is bet by a life, it becomes a shadow game. Judai must be very careful.

Judai (LP 3200) is now facing against Psycho Shocker (LP 2500). Turn comes to Psycho Shocker. According to the effect of Malice Doll of Demise, when this card is sent to the graveyard by the effect of a permanent spell card, it can be resummoned specially from the graveyard onto the field in the player's standby phase. Previously, Malice Doll of Demise was sent to the cemetery by the effect of the permanent magic card, Ectoplasms, so it can be regenerated onto the field during this Psycho Shocker's standby phase. Furthermore, in this Psycho Shocker's standby phase, the effect of Judai's Mirage of Nightmare is activated. Judai can draw cards until he maintains four cards on his hand; he has no card left on his hand, so he draws four cards. Judai is glad to see that he got some monster cards. At this moment, Judai opens a reversed magic card, [Emergency Provisions - Hijyoo Shoku]. By its effect, Judai can gain his LP by 1000 points per trap or magic card he sends to the cemetery. Thus, he sends Mirage of Nightmare into the graveyard to gain 1000 LP. At this moment, his LP becomes 4200 (3200+1000). Hayato is impressed by Judai who could both gain his LP and cards on hand in the opponent's turn.

Emissary of the Afterlife Monster Card

Finishing the stanby phase, Psycho Shocker summons [Emissary of the Afterlife - Meikai No Shisha 4/1600/600] in an attack mode. Hayato and Sho are getting very worried now since Judai has no monster on his field. Psycho Shocker declares the attack of Emissary of the Afterlife against Judai immediately. Suddenly, Judai opens his reversed trap card [A Hero Emerges - Hero Kensan]. According to its effect, when the opponent declares the attack, he has to select a card randomly from the player's hand. If the selected card is a monster card, the player can summon it specially onto the field. Otherwise, the player has to place the selected card into the cemetery. As a result, Judai lets Psycho Shocker choose a card on his hand. Luckily, Psycho Shocker selects a monster card [E-Hero Sparkman 4/1600/1400], so Judai can summon it specially onto the field. Instead of attack Judai directly, Emissary of the Afterlife (1600) has to face against E-Hero Sparkman (1600). Thus, both of them are destroyed. At this moment, Psycho Shocker activates the special effect of Emissary of the Afterlife. When this card is sent into the cemetery, each player can search their decks for a Level 3 or less normal monster and place it into their hands. Pshcho Shocker selects [Thousand-Eyes Idol - Sendan No Jyakyooshin 1/0/0] while Judai selects [E-Hero Burst Lady 3/1200/800]. Psycho Shocker's battle phase hasn't finished yet. Psycho Shocker declares the attack of Malice Doll of Demise (1600) against Judai directly. As a result, Judai's LP does down to 2600 (4200-1600). In Psycho Shocker's end phase, following the effect of Ectoplasmer, Psycho Shocker sacrifices Malice Doll of Demise to deal a half of its attack points (800=1600/2) to Judai directly. Finally, Judai's LP decreases to 1800 (2600-800). Then Psycho Shocker ends his turn.

E-Hero Rampart Gunner Monster Card

At this moment, Sho tells Judai to check his own body. Judai notices his legs become transparent. His body has gradually been disappeared until he is totally sacrificed to summon Psycho Shocker. Anyway, Judai hasn't given up yet. He draws a card and summons [E-Hero Clayman 4/800/2000] in an attack position. After that, he attaches an equipment magic card [Clay Wrap] with E-Hero Clayman. Also, he opens a reversed magic card [Polymerization - Yuukou] to combine E-Hero Clay on the field with E-Hero Burst Lady on his hand into [E-Hero Rampart Gunner 6/2000/2500]. According to the effect Clay Wrap equipped with E-Hero Clayman, when it is sent into the cemetery, Judai cad destroy a magic or trap card on the opponent's field. As a result, Judai selects to destroy the permanent magic, Ectoplasmer, of Psycho Shocker. Thus, both sides can no longer sacrifice monsters to deal damage directly to their opponent. Then, Judai lets E-Hero Rampart Gunner attack Psycho Shocker directly by Rampart Shoot. Therefore, Psycho Shocker's LP goes down to 500 (2500-2000). Setting a card, Judai ends his turn.

Move to Psycho Shocker's turn. In the standby phase, when Psycho Shocker draws a key card, Malice Doll of Demise is regenerated onto the field by its special ability. Then, he sacrifices Malice Doll of Demise to summon [Psycho Shocker - Jinzo Ningen Psycho Shocker 6/2400/1500] in an attack mode. Suddenly, the electricity starts sparkling around, forming the spirit of Psycho Shocker into a real monster on the field. Hayato and Sho are very scared since the spirit of Psycho Shocker has already been regenerated. However, Daitokuji teacher thinks that it hasn't been the complete regeneration as long as Judai isn't sacrificed. Apparently, Psycho Shocker (The spirit=the player=a monster) claims that he has to defeat Judai for the complete revival. After that, Psycho Shocker launches its power, Cyber Energy Shock, to destroy E-Hero Rampart Gunner. Thus, Judai's LP goes down to 1400 (1800+2000-2400). After that, Psycho Shocker ends his turn. At this moment, Hayato is getting worried about Judai. As long as Psycho Shocker remains on the field, Judai can't activate his trap card at all. Due to its special effect, all trap cards can not be activated, and the effects of all face-up trap cards are also negated.

Next turn moves to Judai. Drawing a card, he summons [Friendog 3/800/1200] in a defense mode. Anyway, he can do nothing else, ending his turn quickly. Hayato understands the effect of Friendog and knows what Judai has planned for. By the special effect of Friendog, when it is sent to the cemetery, Judai can return one Polymerization and a E-Hero monster into his hand. Sho is wondering what kind of E-Hero monster Judai is gonna take out.

Soul Caller Monster Card

Psycho Shocker's turn comes. It draws a card and summons [Soul Caller - Tamashi O Yobumono 3/1000/1000] in an attack position. Then, Psycho Shocker attacks Friendog by Cyber Energy Shock. When Friendog is destroyed, its special effect is activated. Judai is allow to take back one Polymerization and E-Hero Clayman onto his hand. Without any wall monster, Psycho Shocker declares the attack of Soul Caller against Judai directly. As a result, Judai's LP decreases to 400 (1400-1000). Meanwhile, the body of Judai becomes more transparent. Anyway, Psycho Shocker hasn't finished its turn yet. It plays an equipment magic card [Amplifier - Dennou Soufukuki], attaching an amplifier on its head. As long as this card is equipped, the effects of trap cards controlled by the equipped monster's controller are not negated by the effect of the equipped monster. Setting a reversed card, Psycho Shocker ends its turn. Currently, Hayato sees Judai be in trouble since he can no longer activate any trap card at all.

Bubble Shot Magic Card

In Judai's turn, drawing a card, he plays [Jar of Greed - Kou Yuku Na Tsubo] to draw additional two cards. After that, he summons [E-Hero Bubbleman - 4/800/1200] in an attack mode. Also, he equips it with a magic card [Bubble Shot]. By its effect, E-Hero Bubbleman can gain additional 800 attack points, so its total attack points become 1600 (800+800). Judai declares the attack of Bubbleman against Soul Caller immediately. When Soul Caller is destroyed, Psycho Shocker opens its reversed trap card [Spirit Barrier]. As long as there is a monster remaining on the player's side of the field, the battle damages he receives become 0. As a result, Psycho Shocker didn't its LP when Soul Caller was destroyed. Meanwhile, Judai plays a magic card [Fairy of the Spring - Isumi No Seirei] that allows Judai to select an equipment magic card from his graveyard and put it onto his hand. Therefore, Judai selects Clay Wrap, which can destroy a magic or trap card on the opponent's field when sent into the graveyard. Then, Judai sets up a reversed card, ending his turn.

Move to Psycho Shocker's time. It attacks E-Hero Bubbleman by Cyber Energy Shock again. At this moment, Judai activates another special ability of the equipment magic card, Bubble Shot. He can destroy and send Bubble Shot into the cemetery in order to keep the equipped monster on the field and protect any damage. As a result, only Bubble Shot is destroyed and sent into the cemetery while Judai gains no battle damage, and E-Hero Bubbleman remains. Setting a reversed card, Psycho Shocker ends its turn.

Come to Judai's turn. He draws a card and gets [Hane Kuriboh - 1/300/200]. The spirit of Hane Kuriboh appears and Psycho Shocker can feel that. Judai introduces his partner, Hane Kuriboh, to his opponent. Although there is no sacrification, the spirit of Hane Kuriboh always exists inside Judai's heart. After that, Judai summons E-Hero Clayman in an attack position, equipping it with Clay Wrap again. Moreover, he activates Polymerization to combine E-Hero Bubbleman with E-Hero Clayman into [E-Hero Mudballman - 6/1900/3000]. When Clay Wrap is sent into the graveyard, Judai can destroy a magic or trap card of the opponent. Therefore, the equipment magic card - Amplifier on Psycho Shocker's head, is destroyed. Hayato sees what Judai has planned for. When Amplifier is sent into the graveyard, the equipped monster is destroyed. In other words, Psycho Shocker is also destroyed. Anyway, it can't let anybody obstruct its revival, so Psycho Shocker's spirit uses Takadera's body to continue the duel. Takadera opens the reversed trap card [Call of the Haunted - Living Dead No Yobi Koe]. According to its effect, Takadera can summon specially a monster from his graveyard onto the field in an attack position. Certainly, he is going to resummon Psycho Shocker onto the field. However, Judai won't let him do that easily. When Psycho Shocker had gone, Judai is able to activate his reversed trap card [Solemn Judgement - Kami No Senkoku]. Due to its effect, paying a half of his LP, Judai can negate the normal summon, special summon, reverse summon of any monster, and activation of any trap or magic card. Consequently, Judai's LP goes down to 200 (400/2) while he can negate the activation of Call of the Haunted. Thus, Psycho Shocker can't be resummoned. After that, Judai declares the attack of E-Hero Mudballman (1900) against Takadera (Psycho Shocker) directly, so Psycho Shocker's LP becomes 0 (500-1900). The spirit of Psycho Shocker inside Takadera's body then forms bigger aura covering the power plant field and all people.

Judai gets up in the morning, seeing that everybody is safe. Looking on the other side, he sees Takadera, Mukouda, and Isaka sleeping on the floor; everybody is safe. Sho and Judai are certain that everything wasn't just a dream. Perhaps, spirits of duel really exist in the world. Although Judai doesn't understand anything, he enjoyed the duel very much as usual. However, the others don't think so, getting worried and serious by the situation. Only Judai can laugh without any concern. Meanwhile, the wind blows around, coming with the laughing sound of Psycho Shocker's spirit.

Sho	Big Brother
Hayato	Heee...it is morning, istn't it?
Daitokuji Teacher	Everybody seems to be fine.
Sho	It wasn't a dream, was it!
Judai	(It wasn't the dream. Perhaps, the duel spirits really exist.) Although I don't understand anything, I really had fun. Ha Ha Ha...

to be continued...