Season 43, Week 4
Decus
(Star Ocean: The Second Story)
 
Like moths drawn to his flames, opponents who face off against Decus often go up in smoke. History shall now repeat itself: just as Edge could not defeat the fiery Fiend Rubicant without help from his four friends, he shall now face the same fate, as he will be unable to win against the fiery Wise Man. While Edge's Fuma shurikens may be able to ignore Decus’ defenses, all of Edge's other ninja tricks will prove completely useless. Lightning resistance? Decus is all fire. Accurate Sleep from his claws? Decus laughs at such pathetic status. Perfect physical evasion? Explode, Decus’ best damage, is magical in nature! With such a notable damage and durability edge, Decus is sure to prevail yet again.

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Overpowered boss out to splatter anyone stupid enough to get in his way? Check. A stupid ninja who picks fights with anything with a pulse? Check. A complete lack of common sense by all involved? Check! Edge is past the point of even pretending to fight fairly in the arena, instead causing as much trouble as possible while stealing win after win. A pair of strong heavies somehow lay in his wake, victims of Edge's ability to win in spite of pretty much the entire universe being against him. Decus's fearsome magical offense may give Edge pause, as there's no way to dodge it. But it's not the first time Edge has gone up against overwhelming fire magic and won! It just requires a brilliant plan and a few friends... wait, this is a duel? Crap.


DragonKnight Zero
Ahhahaha, last time Edge took on a boss with powerful fire attacks he ended up as paste. What could be different this time?

Well, Edge could drive in with a fire truck and turn the hose on Decus. He'd be disqualified of course but at least he wouldn't suffer third degree burns. But Edge's pride won't allow him to go that path.

Anyhow...

"Explode." Decus' attack engulfed the entire arena including the first few rows.

Even without a sound to grab his attention, Edge's ninja senses detected a smug Orlandu behind him in the stands. Lowering a Flame Shield, Orlandu holds up a familiar binder which has started to burn.

"My photos!" Summoning ninja magic, Edge douses the flames with a light water spell, enough as to prevent further damage to his precious photos. He then smirks at Orlandu, "Thought you could trick me into charging out of the ring did you old man? Well I'm smarter than..." "BURN"

KO. That moment of distraction was enough for Decus to punch Edge's lights out. Evasion doesn't help when one's not watching one's back.

"That was interference!" exclaims Edge from the burn ward.
"NEGATIVE" supplies Fujin.
"... didn't interfere with your ability to fight. Therefore no interference." adds Shadow.
"Dammit!"

Decus: 44
Edge Eblan: 13