Ancient Ruins, Miami City, 3rd P.O.V.
"Finish it off! Haunting Virus!" Phantomfeit Prototype Dragon attacked an Academia Duelist directly.
Niles: 1300
Vs
Academia Soldier - Yellow: 0
Academia Soldier - Red: 2000 - 0
Niles sighed, seeing the last one knocked out as his monster vanished. This was certainly not what he was was expecting today. Not only was Academia here, but Dimension Zero as well. Both parties opposing Niles. Couldn't he get a break and just act normal again? Didn't matter, not with what was transpiring.
The Action Field was flickering on and off. Damaged by Dimension Zero's influence and destruction no doubt. If he wasn't too careful he'd fall to his death. Not ideal. Yet when those Academia Soldiers cornered him, he had to fight back. No matter how much anxiety it caused his nerves.
He didn't know where Shun, Sora or any other of the weird knights had gone. Too distracted with living and all the other shit. They didn't matter if his life would be in danger.
Lowering his Duel Disk, the discolored sky made his stomach sick. He knew that could be dealt with later. Right now, he needed to go find the others. Taking a lead, he jumped onto the vacant highway to avoid getting spotted. Just trying to avoid Duels in order to survive. Just like back in his Dimension. A continuous cycle or torture.
"Niles! Oh, thank goodness you picked up!" He was surprised, hearing Yuzu on the other end.
"Yuzu?! Are you alright?" He was more concerned about the Standard Duelist; this would be her first time dealing with this anyway.
"I'm fine but its Lowell: she got into a duel with one of the masked Duelists and got injured!" His eyes widen.
"What!?" Anxiety filled his body. "Where are you?"
"We're by the… Volcano area?! Just be careful; Lowell is really pushing herself and I don't want you injured as well." With that, Yuzu broke up and Niles shut his phone, cursing.
"Damn it! This isn't supposed to happen." He clenched his fists, before looking at his wrist.
Niles' eyes wavered, vision unfocuses a bit before his eyes shut. "Not now… Damn it not now!"
"Hey! A Standard NPC!" A Vestige Duelist appeared with another buddy.
"I call dibs!" The second Vestige Duelist, pointing at him. "The final blow is mine this time!"
Going defensive, he was about to reach and play a monster. Something to keep a Duel from initiating. His fingers brushed against his top card. In an instant, something suddenly slashed him from behind. Sending a painful shockwave, Niles fell to his knees. Hand clutching his chest, Niles swiftly dodged rolled to the side, avoiding another slash. Eyes meeting the dark mask of Kozmoll Dark Lady. Adrenaline shot through his body, causing him to get up and activate his Duel Disk. A shining yellow dragon appeared in the sky, flying behind one of the Duelists. From the sky, a dome landed, trapping the three into a Duel.
"Duel!" The three yelled, starting the Duel.
Vestige Soldier #1: 4000
Vestige Soldier #2: 4000
Vs
Niles: 4000
"I shall begin this Duel. I Normal Summon Paladin of Felgrand." The first Duelist summoned his warrior monster. "Paladin's ability activates to equip Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand. I set three cards and end my turn."
Paladin of Felgrand: Level 4 LIGHT Warrior/Effect ATK: 1700 EF: 300
"My turn! I draw-!" When Niles pulled his top deck, he suddenly froze. A jolt of pain shooting from his right wrist to his heart. Vision blurring for a second before looking at his wrist.
He cursed under his breath before looking at his hand. "I Normal Summon Phantomfeit Gyp. Then, I activate the Spell Phantomfeit Impressionist. By sending Phantomfeit Mirror from my Deck to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon Phantomfeit Model from my hand."
Phantomfeit Gyp: Level 4 DARK ATK/Effect ATK: ? DEF: ?
Phantomfeit Model: Level 4 DARK Fiend/Effect ATK: ? DEF: ?
"At this moment, I activate both Phantomfeit's effects to copy the stats of Paladin of Felgrand!" Niles pointed out as the slot reels on his monster changed to showing four level stars.
Phantomfeit Gyp: Level 4 DARK ATK/Effect ATK: ? - 1700 DEF: ? - 300
Phantomfeit Model: Level 4 DARK Fiend/Effect ATK: ? - 1700 DEF: ? - 300
"I Overlay both my Level 4 Phantomfeit Gyp and Phantomfeit Model to build the Overlay Network. Break the barriers of your creator in spirit and body and bare your fangs and flames towards our foe: XYZ Summon! Rank Four, Ghost-Wired Wyvern!" The XYZ monster appeared, being a wire built dragon composed of red and wire wires and a pale ghostly mist and two circling blue Overlay Units.
Phantomfeit Ectype Drake: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2300 DEF: 1600
"Battle! Phantomfeit Ectype Drake, attack his Paladin! Electrocution Wrath!" His dragon took off into the sky.
"Trap activate! Half Unbreak!" The Vestige Soldier revealed his face down. "My monster is protected from being destroyed by battle and all damage I take is halved."
Vestige Soldier #1: 4000 - 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 4000
Vs
Niles: 4000
"I set two cards and end my turn." Niles decided to keep a Spell in hand if either of them would declare an attack on him.
"Alright! Time to for the Kozmos to shine! I Normal Summon Kozmo Soartroopers to the field." The Second Vestige Soldier summoned his monster, being a group of monsters.
Kozmo Soartroopers: Level 3 DARK Psychic/Effect ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000
"I play Soartrooper's ability: banishing this monster allows me to Special Summon a Level 4 or higher 'Kozmo' Monster from my hand. I choose to Special Summon the Kozmoll Dark Lady herself! Grace the stage!" His monster vanished and replaced with the very same masked one from earlier.
Kozmoll Dark Lady: Level 5 DARK Psychic/Effect ATK: 2200 DEF: 1800
"Next I equip Dark Lady with Kozmo Lightsword." The monster gained and even more powerful blade. "And since we're sharing the field: we declare a battle. Kozmoll Dark Lady: Attack!"
Kozmoll Dark Lady: Level 5 DARK Psychic/Effect ATK: 2200 - 2700 DEF: 1800
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 4000
Vs
Niles: 4000 - 3300
"Kozmoll Dark Lady can attack twice this turn thanks to Kozmo Lightsword!" Her monster twirled the sword, ready to strike again.
"I reveal my face-down: XYZ Reborn. I Special Summon Ghost-Wired Wyvern from the Graveyard and attach this card as an XYZ Material," Niles had his monster revived, now with only one Overlay Unit.
"Huh? Why would you do that? It still is destroyed," The first Vestige Soldier pointed out.
"Not when I have this card also set: Grim Revival. This prevents monsters like Ghost Wired Wyvern from being destroyed by battle!" Niles explained.
"But you still take the damage!" The second soldier exclaimed as the light sword sliced through his monster.
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 4000
Vs
Niles: 3300 - 2600
"Great. I thought we could sweep him his turn. No matter. Next time my turn comes around, you'd done!" The Kozmo Duelist stated. "I set one card and end my turn."
Niles wiped his cheek. Sweat starting to accumulate. He wasn't prepared for facing against Vestige Duelists again. Even without the Field Spell, these two seemed to know what they were doing. Were they… going easy without the Field Spell. Either way, Niles needed to plan his next actions carefully.
"I draw!" He felt the painful jolt return before motioning to his Continuous Trap. "Grim Revival's additional effect: I gain LPs equal to half the damage I took the last turn."
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 4000
Vs
Niles: 2600 - 3300
"I choose to battle! I attack your Paladin of Felgrand." Niles declared.
"You must really not what me to use dragons." The Felgrand Duelist noted.
"Don't worry! I got this partner! Kozmoll Dark Lady's ability activates. Once per turn, I can banish her to Special Summon a Level 6 or higher 'Kozmo' monster from my hand. I choose to Special Summon Kozmo Dark Destroyer," The Kozmo duelist's monster transformed into a large ship overhead.
Kozmo Dark Destroyer: Level 8 DARK Machine/Effect ATK: 3000 DEF: 1800
"Not to mention, I get to activate my monster's ability. Dark Destroyer can target one monster on the field and destroy it: I choose your own Paladin of Felgrand." The warrior was struck down by a dark bolt of lighting, destroying both it and the equipped monster. "And I pay 800 LPS to add Komo Lightsword back to my hand."
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 4000 - 3200
Vs
Niles: 3300
"Why would you-!?" Niles began to question that move."
"Because of this! I activate the Trap Felgrand Oasis. When a 'Felgrand' Warrior-Type monster is destroyed, I can Special Summon a Level 7 or Dragon from my Graveyard. That includes one that was sent there from being equipped to Paladin. So, come forth Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand!" The Felgrand Duelist summoned his shimmering golden dragon. "And Lord Felgrand's ability activates: upon being Special Summoned from the Graveyard, he can target and banish one monster you control. So, I'm taking out your XYZ monster: Lord Felgrand!"
Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand: Level 8 LIGHT Dragon/Effect ATK: 2800 DEF: 2800
His monster let out a roar, banishing the XYZ monster before shining even more. "As a bonus, my monster gains ATK and DEF equal to your monster's Rank x100. So, he's getting a little boost thanks to the soul of your dragon."
Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand: Level 8 LIGHT Dragon/Effect ATK: 2800 - 3200 DEF: 2800 - 3200
Niles cursed to himself, setting his two cards and passing the turn. All without a word as somehow these two worked with using their Decks in sync. One to bait the opponent into losing their monsters. He didn't exactly have a way around getting around banishing effects.
"That's gotten one of the best expressions I've ever seen." The Felgrand Duelist grinned from ear to ear. "Let's see some more from this waste of a Duelist!"
"You know it! With your turn, I'll even help you out a bit: I banish Dark Destroyer to Special Summon Kozmo Sliprider! Then, I activate Sliprider's effect to destroy one of your face-down!" The Kozmo Duelist destroyed Niles' facedown Negate Attack.
Kozmo Sliprider: Level 5 LIGHT Machine/Effect ATK: 2300 DEF: 800
"Nice shot! Now your monster should get a clean shot at him: I attack using my Lord Felgrand!" The Felgrand Duelist complimented the other as his dragon directly attacked Niles.
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 3200
Vs
Niles: 3300 - 100
Niles flew back against the cage. The electrical shocks from his wrist to his heart getting worse. He nearly collapsed onto the ground. Catching himself just in time. It did nothing for his mental state. Feeling sick to his stomach. The blurry reality seeping in. Dark spots entering his vision. It sickened him. Just like in those days. Those days he wanted to forget.
"Care to do the honors?" The Felgrand Duelist offered his partner.
"You betcha! Sliprider, attack him and finish this Duel!" The Kozmo Duelist declared the attack.
Raising his eyes, he braced himself for impact. Abandoning everything after feeling so weak. He didn't have a backdoor. Other than the Trap Card-!
"Do it now Battle Fader!" A new voice suddenly broke through the Duel.
"What!?" All eyes went to the flowing Fiend Monster swinging its bell, ending the attack aimed at Niles.
This new presence surprised the three of them. Looking around, they didn't see anyone at first. Not when the monster floated down in front of Niles.
"Just-!? How is that even possible!?" The Felgrand Duelist yelled. "There are only three of us here."
"Technically, there are four here," The voice spoke again. "And I just happened to come in the nick of winds. They'll be praising me tonight!"
An engine speeding up, the group was surprised when a D-Wheel suddenly jumped over the horizon, screeching to a halt in front of Niles. A Turbo Duelist. The D-Wheel resembled something of a Tamiya D-Wheel inspired model - main coats of paint being yellow with green outlines. It was something out of this world - at least for anyone within the Standard Dimension.
Riding the vehicle was a young man, dressed in a bright red motorcycle jumpsuit lined with yellow. The same coloration on his helmet with the vizor appearing like a darker purple/blue from what they could see. Not much could be seen about the Turbo Duelist's face. The helmet obscured it from view.
"Who are you!?" The Felgrand Duelist inquired. "Can't you see we're in the middle of a Duel?"
A gentle breeze past by them before the Turbo Duelist responded. "You know, for Vestige Duelists that are supposed to be at the cream of the crop, both of you suck."
"Say what!?" They both yelled.
"Watch me! I'll show you just outclass you are. My first turn will end you!" He sped off. "I'm joining this Duel!"
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 3200
Vs
Niles: 100
Turbo Duelist: 4000 - 2000
"It's my turn!" The Turbo Duelist took a card out from the five in hand. "I play the Spell Dragon Shrine to send a Dragon-Type monster from my Deck to the Graveyard. Then, I Normal Summon Dragunity Dux to the field."
Dragunity Dux: Level 4 WIND Winged-Beast/Effect ATK: 1500 DEF: 1000
"Dragunity Dux's ability comes into play. I can target a Level 3 or lower Dragon 'Dragunity' monster in my Graveyard and equip it to this card. I choose to equip my Dragunity Couse. Then, Kuse's effect activates: while this card is equipped to a monster, I can Special Summon it to my field!" The Turbo Duelist summoned the smaller dragon onto the field.
Dragunity Kuse: Level 2 WIND Dragon/Tuner/Effect ATK: 1000 DEF: 200
"Now, let's rile up some tempest! I Tune my Level 2 Dragunity Kuse to my Level 4 Dragunity Dux! With the stormy ravine at your command, rise up to blow the competition out of the sky! Synchro Summon! Fly high: Level 6 Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana!" The monster broke out from the winds, letting out its cry.
Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana: Level 6 WIND Dragon/Synchro/Effect ATK: 1900 DEF: 1200
"I play Vajrayana's effect and equip a Level 3 or lower 'Dragunity' Dragon monster to this card. I choose to equip Dragunity Kuse onto this monster. Next, I use Kuse's effect again to resummon it back onto my field!" The Dragon Tuner monster appeared back on the field again.
Dragunity Kuse: Level 2 WIND Dragon/Tuner/Effect ATK: 1000 DEF: 200
"Wait! Isn't that card a once per turn card?" The Felgrand Duelist asked.
"Nope! That only applies to Dragunity Phalanx; not Dragunity Kuse." He pulled out another card from his remaining hand. "I play the Continuous Spell Dragunity Mastery. I equip Dragunity Aklys to Vajrayana. Now, my Synchro monster gains 500 ATK from Mastery."
Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana: Level 6 WIND Dragon/Synchro/Effect ATK: 1900 - 2400 DEF: 1200
"Well, you may have powered up your Dragunity monster but that won't end us!" The Kozmo Duelist declared.
"...As I thought. You are cocky bastards. Just as the winds predicted, victory is mine!" He grinned as he pulled the last card out from his hand. "I remove from play Dragunity Knight - Vajrayana to Special Summon Dragunity Arma Leyvaten!"
Dragunity Arma Leyvaten: Level 8 WIND Winged-Beast/Effect ATK: 2600 DEF: 1200
"At this moment! Dragunity Akyls' ability activates. From being sent from the field to the Graveyard, I can destroy a card you control: I choose one of your face-down!" He pointed as it was destroyed.
Niles pushed himself off the ground, watching the Turbo Duelist speed by. The winds picking up behind him.
"I'm not going to take a risk with dealing with whatever monster you're about to summon! I activate Sliprider's effect. Banishing this monster, I Special Summon Kozmoll Wickedwitch!" The Kozmo Duelist switched his monster out for a new one. "I pay 1000 LPS to ensure I won't have her be destroyed by battle or card effects."
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850
Vestige Soldier #2: 3200 - 2200
Vs
Niles: 100
Turbo Duelist: 2000
Kozmoll Wickedwitch: Lvl 4 Dark Psychic/Effect ATK: 1900 DEF: 300
"Nice one! Now even if I fall, you can finish him off next turn!" The Felgrand Duelist smirked.
"Yeah! And we get to kick this Synchro Batard's ass for interfering with our Duel!" The Kozmo Duelist replied.
"Synchro Bastard? Man, now I really need to put you in your place. I Tune my Level 2 Dragunity Kuse to my Level 8 Dragunity Arma Leyvaten!" Suddenly, the winds picked up around them.
These weren't natural winds, Niles observed. He noticed how they picked up around this Duelist. It was like the winds heeded the Duelist's every move. An unusual sight to behold.
"Rulers of the sky, I call forth from your solitary to send down your most powerful champion. Unite the winds once more to bring forth the greatest storm! Synchro Summon! Soar forth! Dragunity Knight - Ascalon!" He raised his hand up as he placed the card onto the Duel Disk.
The rising winds swirled up above, right through the cage as a dragon descended down. Instantly shattering the cage as it let out a cry. It was larger than expected, casting a shadow as it flew over its master. The winds intensified around the monster.
Dragunity Knight - Ascalon: Level 10 WIND Dragon/Synchro/Effect ATK: 3300 DEF: 3200
"So you managed to bring out your strongest monster. What can it do that we can't stop?" The Kozmo Duelist taunted.
"Don't you know how weak Dragunity monsters are?" The Felgrand added on.
"...It may true that normal Dragunity monsters may lack competition. But I'm no ordinary Duelist!" Looking up, the Vestige Duelists froze when a glowing purple jagged line going down the left side of his face. "I activate my Skill - Calamity Cyclone!"
Hand raising into the area, a dark aura-like force was released, sending a shock that everyone felt. From where he stopped, the purple mist flew into the like a pillar. His monster absorbed it all gaining a purple-like mist around it. Its cry shook the ground. The presence of spreading like wildfire. In another location, the same purple pillar appeared, shooting from another field as dispersed a blinding white fire. Calamity Cyclone reacted with it, both forces striking the sky and spreading the violent winds around their location.
"Calamity Cyclone allows me to equip a monster from my Deck to a Wind-Attribute Level 10 or higher monster I control. I choose the monster Tempest Reactor Core!" The Turbo Duelist placed the monster. "Now Battle! I attack Divine Dragon Lord Felgrand with Ascalon! All battle damage inflicted upon you is double thanks to Tempest Reactor Core!"
"What are you doing? You're not going to win by just doing that?" The Kozmo Duelist inquired.
Vestige Soldier #1: 3850 - 3650
Vestige Soldier #2: 2200
Vs
Niles: 100
Turbo Duelist: 2000
"You're all out of attacks dude. Just give up." The Turbo Duelist snickered at the threat.
"Now that's what I've been waiting for! Tempest Reactor Core activates!" Suddenly, the reactor core latched onto Ascalon's chest began to react, absorbing the winds as the monster let out a cry. "When the equipped monster I control destroys an opponent's monster by battle, I can Special Summon a Dark Synchro monster from my Extra Deck that is the reverse Level to the one destroyed. Since your Lord Felgrand was a Level 8, I can treat this monster as if was Dark Synchro Summoned for a -8 monster! So come forth Tempest Core Scarlight!"
Emerging from the core was a dragon, flying out and growing in size with glowing green eyes. Attached it its body were these glowing green lines as the wires and lines led back into Tempest Reactor Core. The scales of the dragon were mainly a grey-black, were the cracks of the and glowing edges of the wings and breath was a toxic green. It possessed four wings that were releasing the green misty wings. One of its two horns was broken, dripping out a faint green flame as the dragon roared once again.
Tempest Core Scarlight: Level -8 DARK Dragon/Dark Synchro/Effect ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
"A-A Dark Synchro!?" Both Vestige Duelists froze as Niles just took a deep gulp. Paralyzed with fear.
"Tempest Core Scarlight's ability activates! When this card is Dark Synchro Summoned, I inflict damage to both of you equal to one WIND-Attribute monster's attack that I control. I choose to use Dragunity Knight - Ascalon as the target. So you're taking 3200 direct damage!" His dragon had gathered a tempest around its fist before slamming it into the ground below. "Tempest Core Scarlight: Gale of the Damned!"
Vestige Soldier #1: 3650 - 450
Vestige Soldier #2: 2200 - 0
Vs
Niles: 100
Turbo Duelist: 2000
The Kozmo Duelist was out cold, flying back defeated. The Felgrand Duelist barely hung on, the violent winds slicing into his skin. Dragunity Knight unfazed, it charged up its second attack before unleashing it onto the other Duelist. Niles braced himself to feel the wind. Instead, he was surprised when the Turbo Duelist parked in front of him. Before his eyes, the tempest avoided both him and the master Duelist. Completely unnatural.
"While Tempest Core Scarlight cannot declare an attack when it uses its ability, my other monster can! Tempest Reactor Core grants Ascalon another attack for every non-Wind monster my opponent controls whether are destroyed or not! Finish them now!" The duelist pointed at the second Duelist, having stopped in front of Niles.
Vestige Soldier #1: 450 - 0
Vestige Soldier #2: 0
Vs
Niles: 100
Turbo Duelist: 2000
Winner: Niles & Turbo Duelist
The second attack sent both opposing Duelists flying back and against the concrete wall. Their behavior changed. Frighten little dogs, they quickly ran off. Screaming and just acting cowardly. The two Extra Deck monster let out their cries once more. Then, the strange dark aura vanished at once. Monster the following suit. The Turbo Duelist parked his D-Wheel before turning over to Niles. No glowing mark in sight.
"Need a hand? Sorry for that display… I can get carried away at times." He smiled, getting Niles back up to his feet. "You okay?"
"Y-Yeah, thanks for the save." Niles rubbed her shoulder, eyes wandering to the D-Wheel. "Is that-?"
"My D-Wheel? Yep! Personally customized her myself in order to keep the fresh open of airs of Duels in my face. Her name's Aero." The Turbo Duelist chuckled before pausing. "Wait! I didn't even introduce myself."
Reaching, he removed his helmet for Niles to fully see the Duelist underneath. Short spiky basil hair with messy bangs dangling over his forehead. Little highlights of yellow dyed at the tips. His left ear was piercing, dangling a little black feather. Eyes opening to reveal amber orbs. Around the neck, Niles noticed a necklace tucked it. Hiding something from view.
"Call me Kamden. And what's your name handsome?" Niles wasn't entirely sure if the last word was a joke, but he composed himself after checking his right wrist.
"I go by- My name is Niles." He corrected himself, seeing Kamden re-attaching his helmet.
"Niles huh? A nice name to have. Say, you wouldn't happened to be from this place, would you? I'm looking for somebody." Kamden asked.
"Who are you looking for?" Niles raised an eyebrow.
"Just some kid that owes me some cash. He has a D-Wheel like mine; just more whiter than my coat job." He checked his engine. "Wouldn't happened to have seen him, have you?"
Niles shook his head. "Sorry, but I'd think I'd know-!"
He was cut off as something blasted from below. Causing the highway structure to begin to crumble and break.
"Guess we can chat on my ride. Get on!" Kamden helped situate Niles on his D-Wheel. "Better hope you have a strong stomach. Let's ride the winds Aero!"
The D-Wheel sped off, far faster than the collapsing highway structure. The winds following them as they sped off. Their destination? Seemingly leading into the Ancient Ruins once again.
Niles Fan Cards
Grim Revival
Trap - Continuous
Activate this card when you Special Summon a monster from the Graveyard. As long as this card remains face-up, monster Special Summoned from the Graveyard that you control cannot be destroyed by battle. You gain half of the LP you lost during your Draw Phase. You can only control 1 'Grim Revival' on the field.
Felgrand Duelist Fan Cards
Felgrand Oasis
Trap - Normal
When a 'Felgrand' Warrior-Type monster is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard: You can Special Summon 1 Level 7 or 8 Level Dragon from the Graveyard.
Turbo Duelist Fan Cards
Tempest Reactor Core
Level 12 Attribute Wind
Core/Effect
ATK: 0 DEF: 0
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned by the effect of a 'Reactor Core' monster. If you control a Level 10 or higher WIND-Attribute monster; equip this card from your Hand or GY. While this card is equipped to a WIND-Attribute monster, the equipped monster gains the following effects:
When the monster destroys an opponent's monster: Special Summon 1 Dark Synchro monster from your Extra Deck. The Dark Synchro monster must be the reverse Level/Rank of the monster destroyed this turn. It is then returned back into the Extra Deck at the end of your turn.
This card can attack all non-Wind Attribute Monsters your opponent controls.
Tempest Core Scarlight
Level -8 Attribute Dark
Dragon/Dark Synchro/Effect
ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
This monster is treated as WIND-Attribute monster while on the field and Graveyard. This card's name becomes 'Red Dragon Archfiend' while in the Graveyard. When this card is Dark Synchro Summoned: inflict damage to your opponent equal to the ATK points of one WIND-Attribute monster on your field. This card cannot declare an attack the turn you use this effect.
Part 2 of the Battle Royale has officially begun with Niles getting himself into a hard place. Facing off against both a Felgrand/Kozmo Deck is quite troublesome; especially when it is two versus one. Lucky this gave me an opportunity to introduce a new character in the mix: a Turbo Duelist by the name of Kamden using a Dragunity Deck. And he's got himself a Dark Synchro monster? *pretends to be shocked*
Kamden's been a guy I've been trying to finish up before this part has come out. And now officially, he's apart of the story. Obviously, this guy is hailing from Synchro by just his D-Wheel alone. We'll get to learn more about Kamden soon enough. A quick thanks Diabolic Tracer for the idea of Dragunity's making a debut. What makes this even cooler is the introduction of Skills into this series. Skills function a lot like how in VRAINS and Duel Links handles them. These will be explained later on, but I can say all Kamden isn't the only one with unique Skill. But a Core-Type monster? That will come in due time.
Since I am posting this chapter alongside the next one, I'll address the review left by Diabolic Tracer. Due to it being a mega-one involving all the previous chapters, I'll address the bits that interesting me:
Chapters 2: Lowell makes early assumptions about stuff. That much I wanted to put in as a character trait for her. Not much else to say but it is something I plan to expand upon as the story goes on. And it may or not be affecting how she is viewing the word and her memories.
As for the Duel, I'll edit the points you pointed out. Forgot to fix a few things so I'll quickly fix those once these two are posted. And as for Lowell losing, I wanted to change it because I wasn't too happy with how skilled she was even though is was supposed to be rusty. So making her lose by not understanding her Deck worked, at least in my thought process.
Chapter 3: I'll not exactly touch on how much of Lowell's backstory is true or false. Though let's say some of it was a mix of half-truths and lies. Perhaps in the future, she can discuss more about her backstory.
Chapter 8: The little Deck-composition joke was in fact something I noticed quite a bit. Like most of her cards were either Monsters or Traps. Though strangely Yusei never crossed my mind; oh well! Joke still works.
Chapters 9 and 10: Kazama tends to do that alot for breaking continuity. Funny how you just started to notice it now.
Chapter 11: I'll fix Boomslang's effect to be more informative. Guess I missed that while editing.
Chapter 21: A little *minor* spoiler for all duels with Vestige; they will follow the RL version of Dueling rather than the anime. Or if they are using the Field Spell. Vestige tend to go for the RL version of Dueling instead of anime rules. As to explain Lowell's little deal, she only glanced at the negative effects at first. She didn't take into account how the effects are implemented during a Duel. A difference between a concept and its execution, if you will.
That should be everything. No major author's note until Episode 24. I thank everyone for keeping up to date with this project! Until the Pendulum Sways once more!