?, ?, 3rd P.O.V.
"Director Yang, whatever have you sent off to fight Yuto?" One of the holograms questioned. "That is anything but one of us; it is one of them!"
"Indeed it is, however you need not to be alarmed. They are just the Alpha products of my latest experiments. Husks like them were already scooped clean of what was necessary. We are just testing the rest of what remains for their viability to become a tool of our success. Besides, what better testing field than that of Standard? It has more of a control setting than that of Fusion, Synchro or XYZ. An opportunity like this can rarely happen these days." Director Yang expressed her feelings. "Though I hadn't expected Yuto to be the first base target. In fact, why is Yuto here?"
"Who cares about Yuto! All I'm worried about is this freak show of an experiment you've let loose." She was pondering Yuto's presence in the Dimension. The outburst in the room barely even phased her. "And what even are these things?! They barely look human; they are like husks!"
"Funny, for I have these under the name Husks. After striping them of all that was harvestable, I kept whatever remained and implanted a few things to make them… more pliable. Got a few kinks that need to be undone, but this one was the most stable. The other two have their own issues, but I trust this one to house the most potential of the Husk program."
"What value do Husks serve to us? From what I can tell, they are just mindless fodder that our enemies can use to understand our motives." A hologram scowled at the sight.
"Not to worry, I haven't made them completely like our own soldiers. Husks are meant to just serve as a test. We can use them to estimate the strength of our opponent's without risking any of our agents comprised. Husks can also collect subjects to harvest without us needing to deploy our Field Spell. They aren't meant to replace our forces; I am just implying their services for later on."
"So what you're saying is that Husks can give us an advantage against our enemies?"
"Correct! And we don't need to waste a single life of our own in the process. Splendid, no? It can also free up some space for us, since we don't need to keep any wastes." Director Yang smiled, seeing field-deployed trapping both Duelists in a zone. "Now, we can see this in action. Whether it results in a victory or lose doesn't concern me. Our true test will begin in the other three Dimension. After all, what good is a Dimension meant to waste away?"
?, Maimi City(?), 3rd P.O.V.
"Duel!"
Husk: 8000
Vs
Yuto: 8000
[Effect of Skill - Dimensional Corruption Gate activated. The Field Spell Dimension Corruption Gate plays: all monsters opposing opponent gain Pre-Typing. Pre-Typing 'Rock' chosen.] A robotic voice echoed out from the person's Duel Disk. [Activating Normal Spell Card from hand: Gem-Knight Fusion.]
"Fusion…" Yuto felt the residing anger stirring deep inside of him. Even after what Lowell had stated, the mere mention of Fusion hadn't changed in him one bit. How could it? After everything that has happened, one person couldn't sway his opinion. Not Lowell, not Yuzu, not…
[Required materials sent to Graveyard: Gem-Knight Sapphire and Gem-Knight Iolite. Fusion Summoning conditions met. Fusion Summon of Gem-Knight Ruby complete.] The Fusion Monster appeared, spinnings its weapon for a bit.
Gem-Knight Ruby: Level 6 EARTH {Rock}/Rock/Fusion/Effect ATK: 2500 DEF: 1600
[Two cards set. Turn complete.] All that time, the teenage girl barely even emote or say a word; it was slightly horrifying to see her suddenly become almost lifeless.
The XYZ Duelist knew he couldn't take this match like the others. If anything, he knew that the effects of the Field Spell were in play. Yuto had to play carefully. Memories flooded back from what he had at least observed. This Field Spell was meant to restrict most plays. An aggressive playing style seemed to fit most of these encounters. He had to play cautiously.
"My turn!" Yuto glanced at what he drew. If this was to only effect monsters, he could have a way around it, right? Only one way to find out. "I Summon The Phantom Knights of Ancient Cloak."
[Field Spell effect: Monsters without Pre-Typings have effects negated.] The AI stated as the green lighting struck down from the sky onto his monster.
The Phantom Knight of Ancient Cloak: Level 3 DARK Spellcaster/Effect ATK: 800 DEF: 1000
"From my hand, I activate the Phantom Knight of Silent Boot's ability! When I control a Level 3 Phantom Knight, it can be Special Summoned to the field. Now, I Overlay my Level 3 Phantom Knight of Ancient Cloak and Phantom Knight of Silent Boot! Souls of warriors fallen on the battlefield, revive now and become light to rend the darkness! XYZ Summon! Phantom Knights of Break Sword!"
The Phantom Knights of Break Swords: Rank 3 DARK Warrior/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2000 DEF: 1000
[Effect of Field Spell activates. Effect of … XYZ monster negated for the turn and ATK and DEF halves.] Lighting from the Field Spell struck Yuto's monster.
The Phantom Knights of Break Swords: Rank 3 DARK Warrior/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2000 - 1000 DEF: 1000 - 500
He looked at his hand. There wasn't any way for him to overpower the Fusion Monster. At least with how they expected him to play. A Spell Card caught his eye. That card… it could work-! Yuto decided against it, instead choosing to partake a safer play.
"I set three cards and end my turn." He decided to hold the Spell and a monster in hand.
[Player turn initiated. Draw 1 card. Activating Fusion Spell from hand: Shaddoll Fusion. Due to opponent controlling an Extra Deck monster, monsters in the Deck substitute as materials.] The robotic voice spoke as the Duelist reached into their Deck, getting out from it two cards. [Required materials sent to Graveyard: Shaddoll Beast and Shaddoll Hedgehog. Fusion Summoning conditions met. Fusion Summon of El Shaddoll Winda complete.]
El Shaddoll Winda: Level 5 DARK {Rock}/Spellcaster/Fusion/Effect ATK: 2200 DEF: 800
The monster puppet by strings appeared on the field and just of sight of it unnerved Yuto. These monsters were nothing like he had seen before. No Fusion User he had ever faced used Shaddolls. A stranger aura was being let off. One that felt eerily familiar.
[Effect of Shaddoll Beast and Shaddoll Hedgehog chain. Add Shaddoll Squamata to hand. Draw 1 card. Begin Battle Phase. Attack declared with Gem-Knight Ruby.] The first Fusion monster rushed forward.
"I activate a Continuous Trap! Phantom Knights' Fog Blade! This card negates your attack! As long as I control this card, Gem-Knight Ruby cannot attack!" Yuto blocked the attack, protecting his monster.
[...There is one more monster on my field that can attack. Attack declared with El Shaddoll Winda.] The other Fusion Monster went for an attack.
Yuto debated whether to activate his other card, but choose against it. He braced himself as his XYZ monster was destroyed, but was glad to see the Field Spell unable to negate its destruction effect. "At this moment, I activate Break Sword's effect! When this monster leaves the Field I can Special Summon its XYZ Materials as Level 4 monsters!"
The Phantom Knight of Ancient Cloak: Level 3 - 4 DARK Spellcaster/Effect ATK: 800 DEF: 1000
The Phantom Knight of Silent Boots: Level 3 - 4 DARK Spellcaster/Effect ATK: 200 DEF: 1200
[Effect of Special Summoned monster negated due to Field Spell.] The same energy struck both monsters. [No other monster available for battle. Turn complete.]
"Huh? Yuto's having a Duel and you didn't tell me! Ami~~!" Sabrine whined.
"You have more important things to do than just go harass that kid. The Tempest Core is much more of a priority than that shell of a character ever was!" Ami growled.
"But come on! If Yuya isn't heard to make things more fun, I might as well go bug Yuto. Maybe then Yuya will appear and not just… vanish."
"I couldn't care less about whether they live or die. If you don't come back with the Tempest Core Sabrine: I swear to the higher beings above you won't live another day!"
Sabrine watched the communication drop. She sighed, putting it away before locating her map. It had a location for the trace of the Tempest Core and the Duel with Yuto. She looked at the surroundings and to where she was currently located. A fork in the road. How lovely. Sabrine couldn't just approach the Tempest Core, due to how erratic the thing tended to act. But if she played things right, the Tempest Core would eventually come to her, right?
Closing her eyes, one thing, in particular, came to mind. She couldn't help but wonder something about Niles and Yuto. While the latter had the basic Phantom Knight cards, which would hinder her Deck a bit until she got her new upgraded one, the Phantomfeit monsters were certainly not something to have been created by Reiji or any other production company. It didn't exist back where she came from, and if that were the case.
On second thought, Sabrine recalled how Niles did have a Prototype Dragon in his possession. He did end up using it once, and it appeared like the same Archetype as Kaiser. Could it possibly be...?!
Sabrine's grin grew even wider. Should her theory be true, then there wouldn't be a need to fully go after the Tempest Core. At least just yet. The Core would always be attracted to certain events. Each one different and unique depending on its Attribute. As for Wind, well it for certain loves to be in wide open spaces and if the new host was anything like the previous one…
"This is going to be so much fun!" Sabrine laughed as she skipped along toward her next target.
"I Overlay the Level 4 Phantom Knights of Ancient Cloak and Phantom Knights of Silent Boots! Fangs of pitch-black darkness, rise up against the foolish oppression! Descend now! XYZ Summon! Come forth! Rank 4, Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon!" Yuto's ace monster appeared on the field.
Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 DEF: 2000
[Effect of Field Spell activate. Negates the effect of Extra Deck monster and halves ATK and DEF of said monster.] The voice said just as the Field Spell was about to resolve.
"Not this time! I activate a Continuous Trap - The Phantom Knights of Coffin Pauldron! I equip it to Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon. As long as Dark Rebellion is equipped with this card, it is unaffected by your Spell Cards." Yuto played his Trap; if he could have Dark Rebellion free from the effects of the Field Spell, then it was fair game.
His dragon now had bits of the armor attached to its form. It roared as the Field Spell's effects were negated. There was some sort of reaction from his opponent. He swore there was a slight scowl. One quickly replaced by its neutral expression. Now that Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon was out and free on the field, he could finally have a chance at winning this Duel.
"I activate Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon's monster effect! By using one Overlay Unit, it can halve the ATK of an opponent's Level 5 or higher monster until the end of the turn and increase its own ATK by that amount!" He directed the effect to target Gem-Knight Ruby. "Treason Discharge!"
Gem-Knight Ruby: Level 6 EARTH {Rock}/Rock/Fusion/Effect ATK: 2500 - 1250 DEF: 1600
Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 2500 - 3750 DEF: 2000
He could deal with the other monster later. It didn't appear to pose a threat to him directly just yet. And he could wait to use the other Overlay Unit for the other monster. Going in too early might backfire considering the current rule set. This was a shot at getting through to a victory.
"Battle! I attack Gem-Knight Ruby with Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon! Revolt of the Lighting! Disobey!" His monster attacked right through the Fusion Monster, shattering it.
Husk: 8000 - 5500
Vs
Yuto: 8000
[Continuous Trap card destroyed due to target lost.] The voice noted as Yuto's Trap left the field.
"At this moment, Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon's ATK returns to normal." Yuto ended his turn there. By next turn, he should be able to manage a victory.
[Player turn initiated. Draw Phase… Main Phase 1. Continuous Trap activate - Shaddoll Core Special Summoned as a monster. Quick-Play Fusion Spell activated - El Shaddoll Fusion.] The spell was placed on the Duel Disk.
"A Quick-Play Fusion?!" Now, this was something Yuto was definitely not expecting.
[Required materials sent to Graveyard: Shaddoll Squamata and Shaddoll Core. Fusion Summoning conditions met. Fusion Summon of El Shaddoll Construct completely.] The Trap-Effect monster and monster in the Duelist's hand vanished, being replaced by the large puppeteer of the Shaddoll Monsters.
El Shaddoll Construct: Level 8 LIGHT {Rock}/Fairy/Fusion/Effect ATK: 2800 DEF: 2500
[Effects of El Shaddoll Construct, Shaddoll Core and Shaddoll Squamata chain. Squamata sends a Shaddoll to the Graveyard - Shaddoll Beast sent. Shaddoll Core adds El Shaddoll Fusion back to hand. El Shaddoll Construct sends a Shaddoll to the Graveyard - Shaddoll Dragon sent. Second chain activates. Shaddoll Beast equals draw 1 card. Shaddoll Dragon destroys Spell/Trap on field. Destroy opponent's set card.] In just one move, Yuto watched as his set The Phantom Knights of Shadow Veil go to the Graveyard.
[Battle begin. El Shaddoll Construct battle opponent's monster.] The large Fusion Monster unleashed a shower of glowing purple strings from its back, all aiming to strike Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon. [Effect of El Shaddoll Construct. Battling a Special Summoned monster automatically destroys it.]
"What!?" Yuto braced himself as the attack was about to go through. "I activate The Phantom Knights of Coffin Pauldron's second effect: if my monster were to be destroyed by battle or card effect, I can destroy the Trap instead!"
The attack went through, but El Shaddoll Construct had its strings retreat into its back. Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon was still alive, but just by the skin of his teeth.
[Monster no longer immune to Field Spell. Effect of negating monster effect and halving ATK and DEF. Trap activated - Shaddoll Shadow Strings requires an "El Shaddoll Construct" monster on field. Take possession of XYZ Monster.] The robotic voice called out.
"Man, when will these idiots give up?" Kazama complained to the air, nudging his foot against an unconscious Vestige Duelist. "And to think they'd improve that much and still be susceptible to the same things."
Kazama wasn't sure how or why, but the effects of Dimension Zero seemed to be never-ending. And to think they would attack this soon. Yet again, how could he forget how perfect the Battle Royale was? A perfect opportunity was being exploited. He hoped Reiji was at least somewhat prepared. Kazama wished he was there with him; if they were sending some of the OG folks, then he had one in particular in mind. A score to settle, so he would say.
Now wasn't time to become consumed with revenge or fall into the rabbit holes the Vestige had fallen under. Yet to feel the presence of Dimension Zero was… chillingly relaxing. A sensation he had so long thought to have hated was now a soothing familiarity. He hoped that being away for so long would diminish the effects. This had only seemed to strength the inner lust and addiction he had for so long. Lust of its power and how addicting it felt. How long had it been? His salivating mouth and inner instinct were clawing at his restraint. Gave enough of an answer when he felt the desire wanting to be let loose.
It couldn't happen now; he didn't need all his restraint and instinct to go wild. Kazama had years of restraint built up. This wouldn't be the day his addiction would resurface. Swallowing, Kazama opened his eyes and looked around. Drool wiped away from the corner of his mouth, only one area mostly concerned him. The Stadium. Out of everywhere in Miami City, the Stadium and the LDS Tower were the main concern to him. But the lives of many outweigh Reiji's own. Besides, that kid could survive, couldn't he?
One of his eyes felt like it was burning, but he couldn't bother with that minor pain. Kazama needed to check in on the others. So he was trying to use his Duel Disk's map to find the quickest route to the Stadium. Yet it appeared like Dimension Zero was warping the city more and more. If not stopped, this could become irreversible.
"Damn it! If I can't find the main general, then this place is going to be fucked." Kazama said as he reached a hole in the concrete, for the floor beneath him was starting to cave in. "Shit."
He lept right over, taking a running start and making it. Pulling himself up, he heard the crumbling floor from behind starting to break down. Brushing himself off, he was surprised to see a certain Duelist walking out from what appeared to be a snowing sector. Though both Duelists weren't so hostile upon seeing each other.
"Hey! Nice seeing a friendly face around here." Kazama shut his irritated eye, blocking the Superheavy Samurai from seeing it.
"Ah! You're Kazama, correct?" Kazama nodded at the question.
"Yeah, looks like the world's gone to complete shit. Glad to see you're still alive."
"Hey! Have you seen Yuya or the others? Even since these strange Duelists started arriving, I haven't heard from them." Noboru stated, motioning to their surroundings.
"Nope. But I got a feeling everyone might be trying to reconvene at the Stadium. If you'd like, how about we can team up? Better to have a familiar face that isn't trying to get you harmed."
Kazama and Noboru were on the same page. They could talk later, but their small piece of calm was sharply cut. Quite literally. His jiggling keys rang into the air as Kazama jumped away from a slicing metal blade. Both Duelists were startled as two Duelists suddenly appeared.
"Say, how about we take care of these fools and make a break for it? Who knows, might be a bit of Entertainment Dueling."
Husk: 5500
Vs
Yuto: 8000 - 3300
Yuto screamed, the attack from Shaddoll Winda shocking him quite painfully. He was not expecting that Trap card to steal him monster and damaging him. Seeing Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon being torn away from his side of the field made him feel as if something torn a part of his soul away. Those purple strings dragged it to the other side, constricting around it. Holding his dragon prisoner. Yuto couldn't believe his opponent would do such a thing-!
Wait scratch that. Sora's Fusion Monster had a similar effect. Yet this was a way to torture him. Even more than those from Academia. These strange Duelists… they were even worse! Just the thought of them using Fusion-!
Yuto's body suddenly forced him to cough. Something was coming out. Hand instinctively covering his mouth, lowering it made him horrified. Specs of red stained his hand. This was just like back in Heartland. He was taking acting physically damage. And it was starting to destroy him from the inside.
[Chances of winning are at zero. Opponent will due by our next Battle Phase. Opponent Phase initiated.] Even now, that strange Duelist wasn't caring that he was starting to die before their eyes.
The Spell card almost seemed to glisten in his hand. His eyes instantly locked onto the card. He knew the Spell well. Niles would often use it in his Duels, back when they were for fun. Yet if he could use it right, then maybe…
"Here Yuto, I think you should hold onto this." Niles smiled, handing Yuto the Spell card, back when they were young children.
"For me? But why…?" He didn't understand at the time, even though he was both barely in middle school.
"I think it suits your Deck as well as mine. Besides, think about all the amazing combos you can use." Niles got down to sit by his side. "Your Phantom Knights are amazing!"
"But my Deck… I thought you liked your dragons."
Niles stopped a chuckled, but ruffled Yuto's hair a bit. "Eh, I only care for some of those dragons. But I found a Deck that resonates with me now. Just because I tend to like more of the creepy and mysterious monsters and you with your medieval possessions of ghost doesn't mean they suck. Just watch it. One day, you'll see just how strong your Deck is once you believe in it."
Yuto looked at his Deck and then back to the field. Niles had a point. If he believed in it, then he could win. After this Duel, he would seek out Niles and get answers for what happened back then. Right now, he needed to win! Yuto drew his next card before committing to his play.
"From my hand, I activate the Spell The Phantomfeit Knight of Rank-Up-Revival! When I activate this, I can target a 'Phantom Knight' monster in my Graveyard and Special Summon it. The monster I choose is The Phantom Knight of Break Sword and I use it as a material to XYZ Summon a monster that is a Rank higher!" Yuto tried to hold back the temptation of coughing up more blood. "Spirits and souls alike bound to this world, converge into a mighty spectral form! Manifest yourself! XYZ Summon! Rank 4, Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight!"
From the portal emerged a dark wyvern spirit which held its form together by a collage of metal that acted like scales as its red eyes stuck out. Riding it seemed like an undead tamer holding a foggy sword in hand, the wyvern letting out a screech as it was summoned.
Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 1000 DEF: 2000
[Effect of Field Spell activate. Negates the effect of Extra Deck monster and halves ATK and DEF of said monster.] The lighting struck from the sky again, but the XYZ monster dodged it.
Yuto coughed a bit more. "The Spell… prevents the monster I XYZ Summoned from… having it being affected by card effects. And I activate… Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight's monster effect! When it is XYZ Summoned, I-I can target 1 face-up monster and equip it to this card. I choose… El Shaddoll Construct itself!"
The XYZ monster flew up into the sky, the lower half of its body splitting open to form a gaping hole. From it shot out spiritual chains that wrapped around El Shaddoll Construct. The Fusion monster struggled but it soon got absorbed into the XYZ Monster. Yuto's Spell and Trap zone represented it by a burning purple flame behind the monster.
"And since you no longer control 'El Shaddoll Construct' Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon returns to me! And Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight gains ATK equal to the monster it just equipped to itself!" Yuto declared as his monster broke free, flying and returning to his side of the field.
Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight: Rank 4 DARK Dragon/XYZ/Effect ATK: 1000 - 3800 DEF: 2000
[Opponent still lacks enough ATK to obtain victory.] The voice started to say.
"Maybe so, but I have a way around that. I activate Phantom Wyvern Knight's other monster effect. By detaching 1 Overlay Unit, I can target an XYZ monster and for every Overlay Unit it has, it can make an additional attack this turn! Battle! I attack El Shaddoll Winda with Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight - Shadow Armory!"
Husk: 5500 - 3900
Vs
Yuto: 3300
"Dark Rebellion XYZ Dragon! Direct Attack! Revolt of the Lighting! Disobey!" The dragon struck his opponent twice, the Duelist barely even flinching from the pain.
Husk: 3900 - 1400
Vs
Yuto: 3300
Yuto coughed, wiping his mouth. He needed to end it now. "I end my turn, but Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight's last monster effect activates! When this monster has no Overlay Units during the End Phase, it is destroyed, but you take damage equal to the Equipped monster's attack that was attached to it. Final Haunting!"
Husk: 1400 - 0
Vs
Yuto: 3300
Winner: Yuto
"I have seen enough. Recover the Rock Husk." Director Yang waved to one of her subordinates. "Disappointing as this trial may be, we have gotten some intriguing data I must analyze. To think that Yuto has got a bit of protagonist plot armor to him. If Yuya hadn't vanished off the map, I would be shocked. Though it will dissipate once he returns. Yuto is a worthless being anyway."
As Yang left the room, she clenched one of her hands, one glove. She was grumbling, motioning as if she was typing something down. The woman barely paid attention to her surroundings. All except for her assistant helping escort her. "If another Core has appeared in our midst, we may have a problem."
"Huh? How so Director?" The assistant asked.
"A Core usually cannot exist in the same vicinity of another. At least, they used to handle it before… the incident occurred. Now, after that tragedy befell us, no two Cores can stand to share a single space. They'll either fight or flee far away from that location."
"Then that means if Standard truly has a Core, then the Tempest being here is dangerous."
"Correct. Tempest was not the one we originally believed to slumbering here. If another Core awakens and senses Tempest here with a presence of our own, then…"
"We will have a major disaster." Director Yang stated. "That is why our efforts of locating the other Core is vital. Kaiser and Sabrine can handle the external invasion. I, on the other hand, have to prepare to entering the cavern where we believe the Core lying in Standard slumbers. Extracting the Core is vital to our success. Whether we harvest Standard or not."
"Director Yang, forgive me if I am wrong, but shouldn't we be preparing another group to extract the Core?"
Director Yang spotted in the elevator, assistant not entering. A moment of silence past. She heeled turned around.
"I will be the one to go. That is finale."
Yuto's coughing was joined by another sound. The Phantom Knights Duelist froze. It was coming from behind him, footsteps joining as well. Clapping hands. As in a victory, but more slower than something of avid joy.
"Congratulations! I didn't think you would actually make it. At last, it appears like something's taken quite a liking to you. Wonder why is that?" Sabrine giggled a bit. "Could it be friends? Could it be family? Could it be a twist of fate? Or maybe, just maybe…"
She lean closer, her malicious grin growing evermore. Yuto was unsure how to react, but then he noticed where her eyes gazed down toward. In a split second, one of her grabbed at his chest, where both became uncomfortable aware of a heavy object hanging around his neck. And it certainly wasn't his color nor seemingly hidden underneath a bloodstained shirt.
"A killer like yourself is forbidden from tasting the sweet embrace of death itself?"
Yuto Fan Cards
The Phantom Knights of Coffin Pauldron
Normal Trap
Target 1 face-up monster on the field; equip this card to that target. It is unaffected by your opponent's Spells. If the monster would be destroyed by battle or card effects: You can destroy this card instead.
The Phantomfeit Knight of Rank-Up-Revival
Normal Spell
Target 1 "Phantom Knights" or "Phantomfeit" XYZ monster in your GY; Special Summon it, then Special Summon from your Extra Deck, 1 monster that is 1 Rank higher than that monster, by using it as the Xyz Material, and if you do, attach this card to the Summoned monster as additional Xyz Material. (This Special Summon is treated as an Xyz Summon.) When you do, the XYZ Monster Special Summoned by this card is unaffected by card effects.
Phantomfeit Wyvern Knight
Rank 4 Attribute DARK
Dragon/XYZ/Effect
ATK: 1000 DEF: 2000
2 DARK Attribute Monsters
(This card is always treated as a "Phantom Knight" card.) When this card is XYZ Summoned; target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls: equip it to this card and if you do, this card gains ATK equal to that monster's original ATK. Once per turn, you can detach 1 XYZ Material and target 1 XYZ monster you control: that monster can make an additional attack for every Overlay Unit it has. During your End Phase, if this card has no Overlay Units; destroy this card, and if this card had an equip monster attached to it, your opponent takes damage equal to that monster's attack.
Husk Fan Cards
Shaddoll Shadow Strings
Normal Trap
Activate only when you control an "El Shaddoll Construct". Target 1 monster your opponent controls: equip this card to it. Take control of that monster, but it has its effects negated and cannot attack. During each End Phase, your opponent takes damage equal to the monster's original attack. Destroy this card when the target leaves the field or if you don't control either "El Shaddoll Construct". You can only activate 1 "Shaddoll Shadow Strings."
Originally I wanted this Husk to actually speak, but then thinking about it I decided against it. Choosing to have an AI speaking works more with what Husks are meant to be. Seemingly lifeless bodies being controlled by Dimension Zero. But, let's put that aside for now. I already got enough baggage for the rest of this arc. Hopefully, I can address all the plot lines before we get to the end. Though fun fact, I wanted to introduce Sabrine earlier into the Duel just as an observer, but it would not fit the flow of the chapter well. So here she is at the end and, well, Sabrine seems to know a bit more than meets the eye. And here is where I was enjoying a bit too much of using Shaddolls. (I honestly love the Archetype so much, even if El Shaddoll Construct got banned and is now limited to 1.)
In other news, let me address one thing in regards to the upcoming finale to the Standard Arc. As we are coming to the end, I won't be giving up any more spoilers. Especially since with the finale, I have finally picked the main ending. There were details I had yet to iron out, but now I got them done.
BTW, this chapter is going to be posted up really late so I might come back tomorrow and fix any errors. That also means no chapter review this time. So if you want to comment anything go ahead.
Episode 26: Constellar Saber Pawns
The Duel with the Constellar and X-Saber Duelists continue against Kazama and Noboru. Can the combined powers of Dinomist and Superheavy Samurai be enough to stop the advance? Powers of the Pendulum and Synchro face off against the combined might of Synchro and XYZ!
Episode 27: Grudge Match
A fierce and rage-fueled Duel between Sora and Shun despite the destruction around them. Unaware that just nearby, Niles and Kamden come across an injured Yuto! Confronted by Sabrine, she issues a Duel for The Tempest Reactor Core in Kamden's possession. Deep down, it appears Sabrine and Kamden have more than meets the eye in this Duel!
Episode 28: Clashing Methods
Sabrine and Kamden Duel continues to tear through the Ancient Ruins zone. In the midst of their Duel, they collide into Sora and Shun's ongoing Duel. Niles and Yuto find themselves caught between both sides. What will become of these Duels?
Episode 29: Battlefronts Collide
Kazama and Noboru exit the frigid Action Field and convene with Lowell's party, which had just recently exited the volcanic Action Field zone. This brief moment is short-lived when they are ambushed by Vestige Duelists. Having no other option, everyone prepares for combat. Yet in a moment of weakness, the ground suddenly gives beneath Lowell and…!?
Episode 30: The Scourge of Academia
Fed up with events transpiring, Tanith's hand is forced when the safety of herself and her companion is compromised. She ventures out to seek refuge for her companion. The Fusion Duelist comes across an unexpected situation and faces a terrifying decision. With three lives on the line with this Duel, Tanith battles to secure her future by fighting her past!
Until next time, I'll see everyone when the Pendulum sways again!