[Niujiao Zhe, LP: 3900.]
[Yusei, LP: 4000.]
On the Life Points counter, Yusei held a faint lead, but this lead would soon become as vast as the difference between New Domino City and the Satellite Sector.
The defeated Assault Gunner called forth two companions from the Deck, but before the holographic projections of the new Monsters could even materialize, the irritable Niujiao Zhe had already unleashed a fierce attack: “Without any Set Cards, you can’t stop my consecutive attacks!!”
“Scum!
Trash!
Useless waste!!”
“Take this powerful blow and roll into the Scrap Station to wail!!”
“Raid Inspector!!”
“Revolver Gunner!!”
Boom——————
Another heavy cannon blast roared, and the cannonball, constantly spiraling in the air, accurately struck Yusei’s Monster.
The burning flames and thick smoke, though merely a simulated impact, still made Yusei feel a scorching pain in his chest.
Wham!!!!!
Even with the Trap Card’s boost, the Necro Guardian was ultimately no match.
Before the intense pain in his chest could fully dissipate, Yusei saw four more shells flying towards him.
“Assault Gunner!!
Direct Attack!!”
Rumble Rumble Rumble Rumble Rumble Rumble————
Compared to the battle damage just now, the combined Direct Attack launched by the two Assault Gunners was the real heavy blow!
A large amount of damage was deducted from Yusei’s Life Points.
Amidst the rumbling sounds, the affected D-Wheel rapidly lost speed.
Screech scree scree scree————
[Yusei.
LP: 4000 → 1300.
SPC: 1 → 0.]
“Hahahahahahahaha!!” Niujiao Zhe’s ear-piercing maniacal laughter echoed from further and further ahead.
As he ended his Turn, he didn’t forget to mockingly jeer, “Only two Turns, and you’re already in such a sorry state?”
“Then next Turn, this officer will take your life!!”
“Seize this last chance, struggle with all your might!!”
In the Turbo Duel rules, each time a Duelist takes damage, for every 1000 of that damage, one Speed Counter will be deducted.
The moment the Speed Counters were cleared to zero, Yusei’s already underperforming D-Wheel became even slower.
Niujiao Zhe had already turned into the bend ahead, but there was still at least a forty-meter straight distance between him and there.
“Damn it…”
Yusei gritted his teeth.
Losing a Turbo Duel would render the D-Wheel unable to start for a certain period.
This is also why these Security Officers often used Turbo Duels to pursue underground Duelists who owned D-Wheels.
If he lost this Duel, he wouldn’t even be able to run away.
Looking at the Cards in his Hand, Yusei’s face was extremely grim.
The person who constructed this Deck clearly lacked sufficient understanding of Dueling.
In other words, this didn’t resemble a Deck at all; it was simply a random grab from a pile of loose Cards.
Even if the Extra Deck had powerful Synchro Monsters, with this Deck’s combination, summoning them out was extremely difficult.
Finally, Yusei’s gaze fell upon the Card he drew last Turn.
It was a Monster Card he had treasured for many years in his necklace as a memento.
Although its stats weren’t high, it was a Tuner Monster, the only hope he had to turn the situation around!
“To Synchro Summon that Monster, I must summon two Monsters in one Turn…” The previous simulated impact made sweat seep from Yusei’s forehead.
“These Cards can’t be Special Summoned at all, only drawing *that* Card makes a comeback possible…”
As he sped through the icy gale, Yusei thought of the Card his best friend from his previous life had given him.
“Chen Hao…”
“Please!!”
“My Turn!
Draw!!”
Whoosh——————
A silvery-grey arc swept across, and the D-Wheel beneath him also carved a perfect arc at the bend.
Flipping over the newly drawn card in his Hand, the grim-faced Yusei slowly looked, only to see the brilliant golden light within the gorgeous card art!
It’s here!!
Yusei’s eyes sharpened, his spirit greatly bolstered.
He launched a counterattack in this final desperate situation: “Speed Spell Card activate—SP·Boost!
Increase my Speed Counters by four!
As a cost, at the End of this Turn, I reduce my SPC to one!”
Niujiao Zhe sneered disdainfully: “Are you worried about falling behind, trying to catch up?
But this approach is completely meaningless!
With just my Monsters’ attacks, I can eliminate you!”
“I activate this Card for only one purpose!” Yusei summoned his best friend’s Monster, “That is to pave the way for *its* summon!”
“From my Hand, I activate Magic Striker’s Effect: By banishing one Spell Card from the Graveyard, I Special Summon this Card to the Field!!” The shattered magic power was absorbed by a flash of golden light.
The small magic warrior leaped out, soaring on a golden magic spear.
[Magic Striker.
[Level 3.
[EARTH Attribute/Warrior-Type.
[ATK/DEF: 600/200.
“Hahahahahahahahaha!
You’re making me laugh my teeth off!” Niujiao Zhe jeered, “This kind of low-tier trash can’t even defeat one of my Monsters on the Field!”
“But, as long as it’s here, I can achieve Synchro Summon!!” Yusei declared loudly.
“What?!
Synchro Summon?!” Niujiao Zhe was clearly taken by surprise.
By this time, the setting sun had completely submerged, and the first faint starlight had appeared on the horizon.
Yusei played the Card symbolizing himself.
After the two Monsters gathered on the Duel Field, they soared upwards with all their might.
Under the boundless starry sky, they condensed all their power together, unleashing dazzling bright light!
“I Summon in Attack Position—Quickdraw Synchron!!” Yusei shouted loudly, “Now, on my Field, I have a Tuner Monster and a non-Tuner Monster whose Levels total six, allowing me to Synchro Summon this Card!!”
“Level Six!!”
“Ice Barrier Dragon·Lance Dragon!!!”
[Ice Barrier Dragon·Lance Dragon.
[Level 6.
[WATER Attribute/Sea Serpent-Type.
[ATK/DEF: 2300/1400.
Watching the two Monsters rush towards the brilliant light one after another, Yusei couldn’t help but recall himself and Chen Hao, who once raced side-by-side on the track.
But the Turbo Duel’s battlefield didn’t leave him time for memories.
As the icy wind and dragon’s roar continuously echoed, he had to launch a counterattack against the enemy!
The magnificent Ice Crystal Dragon, carrying an aura of extreme cold, pursued the enemy alongside Yusei.
Its powerful, massive ice wings could glide for a hundred meters with just one flap!
Turning back to look at the dignified Ice Dragon, which commanded respect without anger, Niujiao Zhe suddenly realized the peril.
He gritted his teeth, and his face changed from arrogant to cautious.
“Finally, it’s time to counterattack!” Yusei discarded two Cards from his Hand, shouting amidst the surging chaotic air currents, “Quickdraw Synchron’s effect: When this card is sent to the Graveyard for a Synchro Summon, you can reduce the ATK of one Monster on your opponent’s Field by 500!”
“The one I choose is—Assault Gunner!!”
“Then, I activate Ice Barrier Dragon·Lance Dragon’s effect: By discarding two Cards from my Hand, I return your opponent’s other two Monsters to their Hand!”
“Enter Battle Phase!!”
“Ice Barrier Dragon·Lance Dragon!!
Attack Assault Gunner!!”
(end of chapter)