Chapter 1142: Underground Monstrous Spider
Chapter 1142: Underground Monstrous Spider
The Spider Cocoon appeared as a large white cocoon. Soon after it was summoned, the center of the cocoon split open as if sliced by a sharp blade, and a fierce, pitch-black spider head emerged, its body half-trapped in the center of the cocoon.
[Spider Cocoon, Attack: 0]
The Dark Tuner is a Tuner monster exclusive to Dark Marked duelists. Of course, it hasn't been actualized into a real card. The entire "negative level" system of Dark Synchro hasn't been actualized either.
However, the Dark Synchro system is included in the classic single-player Card Power series. This includes the animation-exclusive components of the Imperial Machine Emperor that haven't been actualized, as well as the Three Phantom Gods, which have real cards but no resistance. Many animation-exclusive cards are included in the Card Power series.
The classic single-player Card Power series is quite friendly to card enthusiasts who want to experience the animation environment.
"Next, Normal Summon 'Dark Spider.'"
Rudger, the holder of the Spider Mark, clearly uses a Spider Deck. The Dark Spider is a one-star spider monster with a green, elongated body and six crimson eyes. Each eye eerily reflects the situation on the field.
[Dark Spider, Attack: 0]
"The effect of Dark Spider allows me to increase the level of one Insect-Type monster on my field by 2 stars, once per turn, until the End Phase."
Rudger pointed at the Spider Cocoon on the field.
"I increase the level of the level 5 Spider Cocoon by 2 stars, bringing it to level 7."
[Spider Cocoon, LV5 → LV7]
"Level 7 Dark Tuner 'Spider Cocoon' and Level 1 'Dark Spider,' Dark Synchro!"
[1-7=-6]
"When Darkness and Darkness overlap, the gates of the Underworld shall open!"
Rudger raised his arms.
"Dark Synchro! Appear, Level Negative Six—
—Underground Arachne!!!"
Living up to the name of Dark Synchro, the monster that was summoned indeed had a dark and terrifying appearance. Its massive lower body was that of a cave spider covered in sharp spines, with eight metallic, bristly legs supporting its entire body like bronze pillars. Dark purple carapace covered in vein-like patterns, and its swollen abdomen seemed to contain an endless supply of venom.
The upper body of this monstrous spider was like a female humanoid, eerie and terrifying, with crimson eyes that glinted with the cold light of a predator.
[Underground Arachne, Attack: 2400]
Just as the Dark Synchro was completed, the hum of the D-Wheel echoed from nearby.
After defeating their respective Dark Marked opponents, the four Dragon Marked duelists, Yusei, Jack, Aki, and Ruka, along with Ruka's brother Rua, all arrived in the vicinity.
The battle area between the Dragon Marked and the Dark Marked was nearby, and whenever a Dark Marked duelist began a duel, the Dragon Mark on the Dragon Marked acted like a biological radar, guiding them to the location.
Even without this biological radar, the moment Rudger started his duel, a massive Nasca Line appeared in the sky, forming a burning Spider Mark. The anomaly could be seen from over a dozen miles away, making it almost impossible not to notice.
"Godwin?"
Yusei was the first to spot the duelist facing Rudger. Who else could it be but Godwin, the chief of the Public Security Bureau?
At this moment, though none of them recognized Rudger, they all recognized the Dark Mark of the spider. They knew that the Dark Marked with the Spider Mark was the leader of the Dark Marked, the strongest among them.
Shizun Akito's heart raced as she looked at Godwin's solid back and instinctively touched the Dragon Mark on her hand: "He really is one of us."
So far, only four Dragon Marked had appeared in this battle, but they all had a hunch that the fifth was already nearby, fighting alongside them.
As the saying goes, soldiers face soldiers, and generals face generals. The four of them had each dealt with the remaining four Dark Marked, so it made sense that the Dark Marked leader with the Spider Mark should face off against the Dragon Marked leader with the Dragonhead Mark.
The Godwin standing before Rudger, who had organized the Lucky Cup and brought them all together, and who had helped the four of them awaken, seemed to be the most likely candidate for the final Dragon Marked.
But there was still that nagging question.
Akito touched the Dragon Mark on her arm, feeling uncertain.
Whenever she had encountered other Dragon Marked, her Dragon Mark had always reacted. But why was there no reaction when she faced Godwin?
This suggested that the Red Dragon hadn't given any indication that Godwin was one of them. However, the evidence that Godwin was the final Dragon Marked was overwhelming, to the point where this single doubt could be explained away by other reasons.
"Ah? The Dragon Marked are all here, just as I expected", Rudger chuckled. "That saves me the trouble of hunting each of you down."
His words only reinforced their suspicions.
There were only four Dragon Marked on their side, yet the enemy leader said they were all present. This virtually confirmed that Godwin was indeed the final Dragon Marked, the bearer of the Dragonhead Mark.
What they didn't know was that Rudger was referring to himself. Seventeen years ago, he had severed his own arm, which bore the Dragon Mark, making him the true bearer of the Dragonhead Mark. With him excluded, there were only four Dragon Marked left, so of course, they were all present. However, the others were unaware of this secret and became even more convinced that Godwin was indeed their ally, as even the enemy leader had confirmed it.
"Attack!" Rudger commanded. "Use 'Underground Arachne' to attack the monster in Defense Position on the other side!"
The upper body of the spider woman opened its mouth, and streams of spider silk shot out, forming a massive web that surged forward.
In Youxuan's field, the Defense Position monster flipped over, revealing a green bird with wings that served as shields, firmly blocking the attack.
[Shield Wing Bird, Defense: 900]
"The effect of the Shield Wing Bird", Youxuan explained. "This card can avoid being destroyed by battle up to twice per turn."
Despite its low defense of 900, the bird's defensive capabilities were impressive. It stubbornly held its ground, the small body unmoving as the web impact was deflected.
Yusei realized that this was another monster similar to his own. The Shield Wing Bird was a card he often used in the early stages of his duels.
Of course, it was picked up from a trash pile.
"A defensive monster, huh?" Rudger said coolly. "But the Shield Wing Bird, after being attacked, has changed from Defense Position to Attack Position. This allows me to use the effect of Underground Arachne."
He waved his hand.
"The effect of Underground Arachne. Once per turn, I can equip one monster on your field in Attack Position to myself as an equipment card.
I will equip 'Shield Wing Bird' to Underground Arachne and absorb it!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
