Next day Yusei got a message from Griger about something important. There was no way I was being left behind on this one. Besides, I wanted to get a better look at these Nazca Lines and to see these siblings Griger was so adamant about. Jack tried to talk me out of it and Crow even agreed but I stood firm and said that I would come with whether or not you'd let me. Dad even made his point here when he said "You two know as well as I do that once she's made up her mind, nothing will change it.". I could tell in Yusei and Jack's eyes that they were thinking how, despite Kalin's and dad's wishes I had learned to fight for my own protection. I heard Crow sigh and ask how I grew up so fast. To that I answered: I had good role models. That being said, we headed out bright and early the next morning. I was on Freezerburn, Yusei with Crimson Hope, and Jack on Phoenix Whirlwind. All three of us were going to the Nazca lines and all three would be coming home. We soon found a Mayan temple in the middle of the area where the Nazca lines where. I couldn't believe the alarmingly strong energy I could feel from this place. No wonder some prospered while others could barely grow any food near this area. Giger meet us here and I saw his makeshift home. I had to say it was nice to see a familiar face. I saw his siblings run out to meet us and right away one called max started how excited he was to meet Jack, the master of faster. Didn't take long before he told them to stop saying that when it isn't true. That sent Max running to his brother's side. Griger explained that the events where he lost took place when Max and Anne were in the Earthbound Immortal. That's why they still think he's the champ because they don't know what happened. He was about to tell them but Jack told them that their brother was right. At first I thought he was just avoiding telling the truth to save his pride but that's when I remembered that all these kids have are their dreams and memories. So I didn't feel right crushing those.
I stayed quiet in front of the kids and waited till later to talk with Griger about this message he sent and about what Misty said. They seemed to be the same message: If Jack can't overcome whatever limit he has then his method of using great power to win his duels will destroy him. I knew Jack wouldn't change his mind because he wouldn't see a need too. That'd be like telling me to ditch my rwby cards and learn to accept and duel with synchros only. So I decided to ask a bit more about that dream. Why did Griger think Jack would be consumed if he specifically didn't step in? That's when I remembered something: because this was the resting place of the earthbound immortals, it could be possible they were the ones who gave Griger this nightmare. That one may want to take advantage of Jack's situation. Later that night, but before the duel, I saw Max ask Jack to loover his deck for advice. I heard them talk and my heart swelled when Jack said Max's deck was fine but he needs to have faith in himself and his cards otherwise his deck won't respond, to be patient with himself, and finally to keep practicing. Learn from both wins and losses. Max smiled as said Jack kinda reminds him of Quetzalcoatl; the serpent god of all things good.
After Max left to help with the track, I decided to talk to Jack. "Let me guess, you think I should tell them the truth? Or maybe that I can't rely on just sheer power alone, right?" I heard the annoyance and distance in his voice. It's bad enough he had to hear it from a stranger but he hears it a lot from me. I shook my head and simply said "I just wanted to wish you luck." He must've noticed my tone considering he said that he knew I had more to say. So I just told him about my guess and such but ultimately? This is something he has to do himself. So even if I wanted to? I couldn't stop him any more than he could stop me from coming on this trip with him. "Just know that I'm always on your guys side, but I'm not here to lie to you guys." That seemed to get him to smile a little. I found it concerning that they'd be dueling on the geoglyph of the killer whale, Chacu Challhua. I knew that the Earthbound Immortals were sealed away now and couldn't hurt us but still.. the memory is still pretty fresh. The fact Max had hazed over eyes and Grieger didn't seem to head mine or Jack's objections didn't help much. I couldn't do much from here but when I saw jack crash I got a sinking feeling. I decided to follow after Jack and Yusei stayed with Grieger and the kids. Max seemed pretty upset about what just happened and I couldn't say I blame the boy.
I kept tabs on Jack and he got a message from something called the Crimson Devil's Familiar. I stayed close and tried to talk to Jack but it's like he couldn't hear me. I had to do something but every time I tried he'd shove me away or something. I drove after him and saw him climb the steps of the temple to the top. He raised his hand to the sky and in a flash? He was gone. I went after him with Yusei, Griger, and Max close behind me. I saw jack talking to someone; a fire being that called itself the Crimson Devil's Familiar. From what I could tell? He and Jack were about to duel but there was a catch; if Jack wins? The crimson devil would give him overwhelming power. If he loses however then the crimson devil will consume Jack's body and revive inside it. I tried sneaking my way down the steps but a rock fell from the step when I stepped on it. That gave me away and the familiar blasted the rest cutting me off from Jack, then took out the steps that lead to the exit saying that we won't interfere! I almost fell into what seemed like the abyss but I heard something.. something slithering down there and I could've sworn I saw red eyes. It scared the daylights outta me and if Yusei hadn't pulled me back, I would've fallen in. I heard Jack vow he wouldn't let the crimson devil hurt us nor would he let this thing take his body. I had to admit that's endearing but at the same time? Easier said than done because this familiar was using a deck that counters power.
As we watch the hair on the back of my neck seemed to slowly rise with my fear. It turns out this Crimson Devil was actually the Earthbound Immortal Red Nova. It was the only one that actually gave the Crimson Dragon any real trouble. But there was a signer who's rugged soul managed to help seal the devilish beast away. It's the only one whom the dark signers couldn't control. I was impressed with how Jack was able to use his typical moves but also showcase some I haven't seen yet. He hasn't abandoned his beliefs but he's using power differently somehow. He wasn't demolishing things recklessly like how he sometimes does but is using bits and pieces of different strategies to win. This enraged the familiar and the stone figure behind it started to crack with bright red light admitting from the cracks. Some of the pieces went flying at Jack as a wave of hot wind roared at Jack and knocked him off a ledge. My heart nearly stopped when I saw him fall but thankfully he caught himself and climbed back up.
The familiar was down to 200 lifepoints left now but he decided to try messing with Jack's pride. It called Red Dragon Archfiend a coward and a lowly beast who lives in the shadow of his master. Its presence in this duel on this sacred grown is an offense to its master. I couldn't help thinking 'Well this can only end so well. I mean the signer dragons are tied to the signer's soul. So by insulting Red Dragon Archfiend, you're insulting Jack.'. I couldn't believe what happened next: Jack's desire to protect us aligned with the Crimson Dragon and allowed Jack to pull off what could only be called a miracle… He was able to subdue the Red Nova and seal it in a card by performing a double synchro summon! Exactly what he needed to not only stop the familiar and even snuff it out and reinforce the seal on all the other Immortals! Now the people could grow their food and hopefully have a better future. Griger and his siblings saw us off. Max vowed to keep practicing and trusting his cards so one day he could face Jack as his own duelist. Jack smiled and said he'll be waiting for that day.