"ATK 1???" Shinji was shocked.
"ATK 1?" Ushio also looked baffled.
How could there be a Monster with such an attack value?
Things that are unusual always have their reasons.
An ATK of 1 is as bizarre as it gets.
Ask any normal Duelist, who would think summoning "1" before 4200 ATK is a normal action?
Crow is clearly not someone who would surrender.
Moreover, such a large and mighty Monster that evokes a sense of "Divine Might"?
As he pondered this, he saw the massive Earthbound Mark behind Crow begin to radiate light.
Crow picked up the Black-Winged Dragon on the field.
This card was left to him by the previous owner of this vehicle, a card symbolizing freedom and protection.
He always believed in this.
The next second, the Earthbound Immortal's Mark appeared on the card, and a new form began to slowly emerge under the blessing of Darkness.
Behind Crow, it seemed like black wings were opening, pulling him into Darkness.
"Banishing Black-Winged Dragon from my field and Wind of Boreas from the Graveyard, to Special Summon from the Extra Deck—
Black Gale! Hidden emotions transform into a flood of assaults!
Spread your noble wings!"
"Black-Winged Assault Dragon!!"
The wings of the Black-Winged Dragon burst open, and the enormous wings seemed to be nested in a layer of steel, appearing both sharp and powerful.
But compared to the previous Black-Winged Dragon, the current one has lost some softness, seeming to be pressing forward relentlessly, not concealing its malice, looking as if it would engulf everything.
Black-Winged Assault Dragon, LV 10, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, ATK 3200.
"Black-Winged Assault Dragon—hm, has your Monster also evolved?" Shinji looked at this Monster, barely keeping his spirit up. Though he didn't know the effect of the Earthbound Immortal, with an ATK of only 1, it seemed he could still hold on, "However, in terms of ATK, mine is still higher!"
"Attack is just one method of Duels!" Crow shouted, "As long as Black-Winged Assault Dragon is on the field, each time the opponent activates a Monster Effect, give this card 1 Black Feather Counter, then inflict 700 damage to the opponent!"
What?
All the Duelists watching were dumbstruck.
Rather than sealing Monster Effects, this effect, although not as merciless, is indeed more "vicious".
"This... totally doesn't seem like a card Crow would use!" Yusei was taken aback.
In the crude [history] he knew, Crow never had this card!
Crow is a smart, keen, and adaptable person, using various Black Feathers to create combinations and cleverly defeat enemies is Crow's biggest trait.
And this card seems too aggressive!
"And... the effect of Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca—once per turn, this card can attack directly, the opponent cannot select it as an attack target.
Once per turn, skip the Battle Phase, change the opponent's Life Points to 1!"
"Ah?"
"My goodness!"
"Combine these two effects, isn't it an assured win!?"
"I'm super..."
Anyone watching this Duel exclaimed in surprise.
"That, that, that person is so skilled!?" Serena widened her mouth.
Tenjo Hikari looked at the Ultimate Earthbound Immortal slowly facing Shinji, lightly fluttered its wings, and couldn't help but furrow his brows.
"Ahhhhhhhhh—"
Shinji was blown by the strong wind, his body swaying violently, nearly falling off the D-wheel. Luckily, Crow originally had no genuine "Killing Intent", or else he would've died directly.
Shinji, LP: 1.
"With Black-Winged Assault Dragon and the Earthbound Immortal, even if Shinji destroys Black-Winged Assault Dragon by battle next turn, he will face a direct attack from the Earthbound Immortal next turn.
The Earthbound Immortal is not affected by Spell·Trap effects. If Shinji wants to activate an effect, it would result in Black-Winged Assault Dragon deducting Life Points.
To attack directly isn't possible either, due to insufficient ATK. Continuously Special Summon Monsters, then summon one capable of piercing attack and gain victory, should be the best attempt... but... Crow surely won't overlook this point."
"Set a card, end turn."
Shinji wobbled as he caught up, gritting his teeth, staring at Crow.
"My turn—"
"Activate Trap Card, Waboku."
!!!
Shinji widened his eyes.
"This turn, my Monsters won't be destroyed by battle, and I take 0 battle damage!"
Shinji looked at the drawn Battlewasp - Nest, his hand slightly softened.
Waboku...
Waboku!!
Harmony...
Many past duels flashed in Shinji's mind, flashing his friendship with Crow, flashes of their arguments due to different strategies.
But what followed is the endless tragedy of the Lower-Class People in this world!
He suddenly opened his eyes wide.
"Crow!!!" He roared, "I don't know, I really don't know how our world can get better!"
"Shinji..."
Shinji didn't know where the future of Lower-Class People lies, or rather, he already saw the "future" of the Lower City Area.
Dim, lightless, like trash, pushed into dirty and messy environments, not a shred of mercy exists.
He doesn't want, nor hopes future Lower City people end up like him, eternally in darkness.
But he also doesn't know, he doesn't know what is right, doesn't know how to change, he can only be like a headless fly crashing blindly.
He knows even targeting kids, he is already unworthy of being called human, but he has no choice, he doesn't understand anything.
"Crow, I can never be in 'Harmony' with you again, ever!!
Fight, prove your correctness, your justice is more correct, more just!!"
"Revolutionary Guerilla Widehead Stinger attacks Black-Winged Assault Dragon!!"
The two Monsters collided forcefully, though this attack held no meaning whatsoever, the two Monsters still roared, venting their anger their beliefs, venting their holders' power and decisions.
And after all these attacks ended, in the sky, that mighty Earthbound Immortal, breathing like a natural phenomenon.
Then—
Boom!
A pillar of light capable of destroying heaven and earth shot forth, everything dissipated within the Duel.
Shinji LP: 1→0.
Accompanied by Shinji's Life reaching zero, the drawing of the Ultimate Earthbound Immortal already completed one-third.