The Spirit Reaper dutifully looked forward knowing it was the sole vanguard to protect the kingdom of the damned. Spirit Reaper was ready, Spirit Reaper was prepared. It gazed upon one bobble-headed spearmen, fully aware it was the one of the few things that could remove it from the field and stop its task. Fyodor Leo Konstantinovich peered from behind the helmet as he watched the man with the hat as the first of the two Sasuke Samurai designated with the number four, made its charge to the Spirit Reaper. The coin was flipped and it appeared that it landed in such a way that would cause Spirit Reaper to get destroyed.
 
In its last moments, Spirit Reaper clutched onto its scythe staring forth at its destroyer dead in the eyes, fully prepared to be sent to the Graveyard. The spear pierced true as Spirit Reaper exploded in a grey puff. The next move that was going to happen was obvious to Fyodor.
 
As the other Sasuke Samurai #4 was making its charge, Fyodor gracefully extended his arms out to both sides at shoulder length as he tilted his head to the right prepared for his crucifixion stabbing. But again, it appeared that some did not understand an important scene and instead of being stabbed in the chest he was stabbed at his right knee. His leg buckled down as he moved his arms back into a more natural position.
 
At 1700 Lifepoints it did not seem like the Ghoulish Rider - Traveler of the Highway of Hell was in anything but a bad position. Beneath that black helmet there had to be an expression of some sort; but as per usual that expression was just between him and the Devil.
 
[i][color=f7941d]"Gwahah-"[/color][/i] Fyodor began cackling as he arose to a fully upright position. [i][color=f7941d]"Gwahahahaha! Ahahaha! [b]GWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA![/b]"[/color][/i] Fyodor laughed as he leaned backwards.
 
[i][color=f7941d][b]"GWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA![/b] FOOLS! I need no turnabout! For I [b]ALREADY WON[/b]!"[/color][/i] He returned back to an upright position before leaning forward. He quickly pointed at Matt as he turned to look at Ayami. [i][color=f7941d]"Ever since that one entered play, I could not lose! GWAHAHAHAHAHA! AHAHA! AND YOU DIDN'T SEE IT!"[/color][/i]
 
Fyodor casually drew a card before he went about a more important action, theatrical pacing. He clasped his hands together in a mockery of a prayer, [i][color=f7941d]"Oh Infernal One, I give thanks that the conditions for my no loss situation occurred and allowed me to humbly serve you in spreading mayhem![/color][/i]
 
He stopped and turned on the heels of his feet to return to stare at them.
 
[i][color=f7941d]"Now the two of you can't possibly understand how my diabolic plan could cause me to achieve victory in either victory or defeat. So I shall explain to you simpletons![/color][/i] There was certainly an expression on The Ghoulish Rider - Traveler of the Highway of Hell's face; but that was between him and the Devil. Although based on context clues, it might've been easier to guess than other expressions.
 
[i][color=f7941d]"This setting made it all too perfect. Satan blessed this gauntlet by making the conditions just right for me to spread mayhem. Because of the lack of intrusion penalty, it was far more likely that someone would interfere in a game. Perhaps a game which would involve [b]me[/b]."[/color][/i] Fyodor performed a flourish of the right hand as he continued on in his villainous monologue. [i][color=f7941d]"Now with that established, I'm sure you two can follow the details of my plan. All I had to do was get [b]someone, anyone[/b] who felt "righteous" or "vindictive",[/color][/i] The Ghoulish Rider - Traveler of the Highway of Hell emphasized with air quotes, [i][color=f7941d]enough to join in arms with someone [b]against me[/b]."[/color][/i]
 
Konstantinovich returned back to pacing as he performed another flourish with his hand, [i][color=f7941d]"And as we all know, that has happened. Thanks to [b]you...[/b][/color][/i]" The Ghoulish Rider - Traveler of the Highway of Hell spun again on his heels and faced Matt directly, [i][color=f7941d]"I gained the position I sought from the very beginning, because from that point on there would be only [b]two[/b] options![/color][/i] He raised up his right hand and stuck two fingers out, [i][color=f7941d]"The first result would be my victory. Through victory, I win."[/color][/i]
 
He moved one of the fingers down.
 
[i][color=f7941d]"And the second result would be my defeat. [b]BUT![/b][/color][/i]..." Fyodor dramatically flung his right arm out to stare at the imaginary skull he had in it.
 
DRAMATIC PAUSE!
 
[i][b][color=f7941d]"IF I LOST, THE BATTLE WOULD STILL GO ON! AND IT WOULD BE BETWEEN THE TWO ALLIES WHO SOUGHT TO DEFEAT THE HUMBLE SERVANT OF LUCIFER! THOSE FORCES OF "RIGHTEOUSNESS" WOULD HAVE TO CANNIBALIZE EACH OTHER FOR MY AMUSEMENT! THROUGH LOSS I SPREAD AN EVEN GREATER MAYHEM! GWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA![/color][/b][/i]
 
Fyodor began slowly clapping. He went on for a rather extended period of time as he eyed between Matt and Ayami. [i][color=f7941d]"And besides winning in spreading mayhem in the INFERNAL ONE'S NAME, by making you allies face off against each other."[/color][/i] The Ghoulish Rider - Traveler of the Highway of Hell turned to face Matt. [i][color=f7941d]"You've even ran your mouth to disclose valuable pieces of information to me!"[/color][/i]
 
The Ghoulish Rider - Traveler of the Highway of Hell leaned back as he began maniacally cackling once again. Raising out his right arm, he performed a twirling flourish as he took his bow, and extended his left arm out.
 
[i][color=f7941d]"The battle was fought
Through trial and turmoil
The Heavenly Forces thought they won the spoils.
But little did they know
Of the Hellish plot in which they were caught.
Angels were now in the Underworldy Throes.
[b]NOW LET THE CURTAINS FALL UPON THIS SCENE
AND MAY ALL OF MAN KNOW
THROUGH SUPERIOR PLOTTING HELL REIGNS SUPREME!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA![/b]"[/color][/i]
 
Arising up from his bow he clapped, [i][color=f7941d]"I drew my card. The turn is over. Which one of you will fall... Ahahaha."[/color][/i]