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Chapter 1102: Skeleton Knight
Chapter 1102: Skeleton Knight
When Youxuan arrived at the Satellite Zone on his D-Wheel, he saw a massive altar in the center of the abandoned factory. Flames still blazed in the braziers, but the area around the altar was deserted.
Yes, Youxuan had also procured a D-Wheel for himself. After all, without a powerful ride, a Duelist would be at a disadvantage in this world. Of course, this new D-Wheel was obtained through Godwin's authority. The D-Wheel Paradox had brought him from the past was still hidden.
"An altar?"
Youxuan frowned slightly as he looked at the massive altar with the flames still burning.
Was there something like this in the original story?
As he approached, the flames on the altar grew more prominent. A figure appeared at the top of the altar, riding a horse and wearing armor, with a cloak flowing behind. The figure wore a mask that resembled a skull, and the horse was wrapped in bandages like a mummy, with a bare, bone-riddled head that looked terrifying.
Youxuan's eyes narrowed.
Is this the Skeleton Knight?
The Skeleton Knight is an antagonist from the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's manga, a mysterious Duelist who is a legendary figure in the Satellite Zone. In the manga, the Skeleton Knight suddenly appears in the Satellite Zone and challenges Yusei Fudo to a life-or-death ride duel.
Youxuan wasn't very familiar with the 5D's manga plot, but he remembered that the Skeleton Knight's true identity was Rudger Godwin from a parallel world, the leader of the Signers in the anime.
Although the manga and anime are completely separate parallel worlds, and the manga doesn't have the Signers, the Godwin brothers still serve as the main antagonists in the neighboring manga world.
However, unlike in the anime, the Godwin brothers in the manga are ancient, immortal beings cursed to live for five thousand years.
The Skeleton Knight, high above on the altar, locked eyes with Youxuan. He then abruptly pulled the reins, and the zombie horse leaped into the air, soaring over to land a short distance in front of Youxuan.
The Skeleton Knight's gaze remained fixed on Youxuan.
"Finally, the warrior from another world has appeared", the Skeleton Knight said in a deep, slightly muffled voice.
Youxuan knew that "warrior" was an ancient term for a Duelist. However, he still furrowed his brow.
Another world? What does that mean?
Does it mean that the Skeleton Knight has recognized him as someone from another world, or is the Skeleton Knight himself from another world?
Youxuan said, "Let me guess, are you Rudger Godwin?"
If the original manga is to be believed, this should be the Skeleton Knight's true identity. However, the Skeleton Knight neither confirmed nor denied Youxuan's guess, only giving a sinister laugh.
"So what if I am? And what if I'm not? You have entered the sacred altar's arena, and anyone who comes to this forbidden place awaits only one fate."
With that, he spurred his horse to leap into the natural track that encircled the altar.
"Ride around this altar in a soul-staking battle!"
The "battle" he referred to was likely a ride duel.
"Defeat, and your soul will be devoured. Refuse to fight, and your soul will dissipate on this altar. This is the fate of the knight!" the Skeleton Knight declared loudly.
Although the phrasing was different, Youxuan knew he had been dragged into the realm of a Darkness Duel. He had experienced this many times before and was quite experienced. The biggest difference this time was that it was a life-or-death duel on wheels.
Oh, correction—while he was on a D-Wheel, the Skeleton Knight was on a horse.
Yes, the Skeleton Knight was going to perform a horseback ride duel, as there were no D-Wheels five thousand years ago.
Of course, there was also no "Speed World" magic field for ride duels back then.
In the 5D's animated duels, the Riding Duels must take place in the specialized arena called "Speed World." In Speed World, normal spells, continuous spells, Quick-Play Spells, and all other Magic Cards are forbidden. The only Magic Cards allowed are the original animated Magic Cards designed specifically for Riding Duels, known as Speed Spells.
However, in the 5D's manga, there is no such setting. There is no Speed World, and there are no Speed Spells. The rules for Riding Duels are the same as those for regular Duels.
In the manga, the D-Wheel's primary function during a Riding Duel is to convert the speed of the duel into a corresponding intensity of impact sensation. If a duelist cannot withstand the impact sensation at the opponent's maximum speed, they might crash before the duel even ends. Once a crash occurs, even if the duelist still has Life Points remaining, they are considered defeated.
Whether on a D-Wheel or in a standing duel, a Darkness Duel is a battle of life and death, and once within the arena, there is no choice but to fight.
Youxuan also revved up his D-Wheel and approached the side of the Skeleton Knight's steed.
Well, since I'm here, I might as well experience a Riding Duel, even if it's based on the manga rules.
"Duel!" they both shouted.
[Youxuan, LP 4000]
[Skeleton Knight, LP 4000]
The D-Wheels launched forward like arrows from a bow. The Skeleton Knight spurred his steed, and the zombie horse's burst of speed seemed to rival that of a modern D-Wheel.
Well, it's a supernatural horse, so that's not surprising.
Youxuan floored the gas and raced alongside the Skeleton Knight's steed for a few seconds before executing a sudden drift around a turn, barely outpacing the horse by a half-length as he exited the curve.
"The rule of Riding Duels is that the one who takes the first turn gets the first move", Youxuan said with a smile, glancing back at the knight. "I'll go first, then."
The Skeleton Knight grunted darkly but remained silent.
"I'll start my turn, Draw", Youxuan said.
"First, I play the Magic Card, 'Take Over 5'! From the top of my Deck, I send five cards to the Graveyard!"
Youxuan drew five cards and sent them to the Graveyard in one swift motion.
"Next, I summon 'Draw Manticore' in Defense Position", Youxuan continued.
A small, unassuming blue frog appeared on Youxuan's field. This was the representation of a Defense Position monster in the 5D's holographic system.
[Draw Manticore, Defense Power 100]
"Finally, I set a card face-down. My turn ends."
The Skeleton Knight said, "My turn, Draw!"
As he drew his card, an invisible black whirlwind seemed to swirl around his steed. The unseen aura of battle coalesced into a massive, dark skeleton, pressing down on Youxuan like an invisible mountain.
He was intentionally releasing his Darkness pressure, which could cause weaker duelists to tremble and falter. In a standing duel, this might affect their performance, making them unable to perform at their usual level. In a Riding Duel, the consequences could be even more severe, potentially causing a duelist to crash and be unable to continue.
But as he pressed his oppressive aura forward, he felt it shatter the moment it was released. A force as overwhelming as a tidal wave retaliated, almost making the Skeleton Knight's heart skip a beat.
The Skeleton Knight's body trembled, and he looked at Youxuan with astonishment.
This guy... something's not right.
(End of Chapter)
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