Chapter 167: Consecutive Rank-Up, Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon
With a sharp cry, the Raidraptor - Mechanical Falcon, fully equipped with guidance systems and projectiles, flapped its wings and emerged from a Golden Vortex that opened beside Shun Kurosaki.
Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon - Airstrike, ATK: 2000.
"At this instant, I Activate the Trap Card, Blackboost! If there are 2 or more 'Blackwing' Monsters on my Field, I draw 2 Cards from my Deck (Anime Effect)." The moment Airstrike appeared, Crow activated a Set Card from his Backrow and drew two Cards.
In response, Shun Kurosaki sneered, "Isn't it a bit too late to replenish your Hand now?"
"Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon - Airstrike's Effect Activation upon successful Xyz Summon! Target 1 Monster on the Opponent's Field; Destroy that Monster and inflict Damage to the Opponent equal to its Attack Points!"
The Revolution Falcon, soaring in the sky, received Shun's Order and aimed all its weapons at Crow's Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling. Then, Full Volley Barrage!
"Has the confrontation already reached a fever pitch?" the Female Commentator exclaimed in shock. "It's truly breathtaking! Facing this potentially fatal blow, how will Duelist Crow respond?"
"When there are 4 or more Blackwing Monsters in my Graveyard, this Card can also be Activated from my Hand! Trap Card, Blackwing Arrow Activate! Target 1 Monster on the Field; Negate that Monster's Effect! (Manga Card)"
A Black feather arrow shot out from Crow's Hand, piercing through layers of obstacles and striking the Raidraptor - Mechanical Falcon that was wildly bombarding the sky. In an instant, all the projectiles vanished into thin air, as if the previous Attack had never occurred.
"A Trap Card that can be Activated from the Hand?" Shun Kurosaki said. "It seems I underestimated you."
"Rank-Up-Magic, Skip Force Activate! Target 1 'Raidraptor' Xyz Monster on my Field; Special Summon 1 'Raidraptor' Monster that is 2 Ranks higher than that monster from my Extra Deck by Overlaying it on the targeted monster as an Xyz Summon."
"Oh, brave and decisive Falcon! Wield the flames of Rage and become a Shining light that burns the Earth to ash! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Soar forth! Rank 8! Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Falcon!"
From within a brilliant Starlit River Vortex, a rocket ascended into the sky.
"Huh? This Monster? Where is it going?" the Female Commentator wondered, seeing Shun Kurosaki's Monster disappear into the Sky.
But, moments later, with a resounding cry, the 3D Projection in the center of the Stadium also activated. In Artificial Satellite Orbit above the Earth, the fully armed Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Falcon slowly spread its wings, its pitch-Black cannon barrel aimed at the center of the Field.
Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Falcon, ATK: 3000.
"What is this?! Is your Monster really this over the top?" Crow gaped in shock, seeing this.
"What an astonishing Monster!" the Female Commentator exclaimed admiringly. The Audience also erupted in enthusiastic cheers at this moment; regardless, being able to see such a magnificent Monster was already worth the price of admission.
"Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Falcon's Effect Activation!"
"By Detaching 1 Xyz Material from this Card, I can Activate this Effect by targeting 1 Face-up Position Monster on the Opponent's Field. That Monster's Attack Points decrease by 800 for each 'Raidraptor' Monster in my Graveyard."
A high-energy Light Pillar descended from the sky, landing on Crow's Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling.
Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling, ATK: 4700 -> 0.
"It's not over yet! Attack Position Summon! Raidraptor - Necro Vulture!"
"Raidraptor - Necro Vulture's Effect Activation! Once per turn, by Tributing 1 'Raidraptor' Monster on my Field, I can target 1 'Rank-Up-Magic' Spell Card in my Graveyard; Add that Card to my Hand. After this Effect's Activation, until the end of this turn, I can only Xyz Summon monsters by the effect of a 'Rank-Up-Magic' Spell Card."
"I Tribute Raidraptor - Necro Vulture itself! I Add Rank-Up-Magic - Skip Force from my Graveyard to my Hand! Then, I Activate it!"
"I Overlay my Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Falcon on the Field once more!"
"Oh, ultimate and supreme Falcon. Inherit the will of countless comrades and soar towards the sky of victory! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Appear! Rank 10! Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon!"
On the Field's 3D Projection screen, Raidraptor - Satellite Cannon Falcon let out a long cry, then retracted all its weapons and plunged into the starlit river.
A moment later, an even more resounding bird cry echoed through the clouds. From within the starlit vortex in Space, a golden Mechanical Falcon flapped its wings, sweeping towards the Field.
The sound of rushing through the air rang out above the Stadium. All the Audience looked up. In everyone's gaze, a golden flash came from the horizon, then grew closer and closer. Accompanied by a triumphant bird cry, the Mechanical Falcon, covered in golden armor, arrived beside Shun Kurosaki.
Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon, ATK: 3500.
Looking at this mighty and domineering golden-armored Falcon, Crow gulped, but out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a Card shimmering in front of him on the Race Track.
So, Crow sharply twisted the Throttle and rushed towards that Card.
"Do you intend to stop me with an Action Card? It's useless! Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon's Effect Activation! By Detaching 1 Xyz Material from this Card, this Turn, the Attack Points of all Monsters on the Opponent's Field decrease by 1000, and the Opponent cannot Activate Card Effects."
The golden-armored Falcon let out a long cry, its wings stirring up an endless, violent whirlwind, and in the blink of an eye, it caught up to Crow.
"If this Effect goes through, I'm finished!" Crow gritted his teeth, seeing this, and roared in Rage, "Assault Blackwing - Raikiri! I'm counting on you!"
As Crow spoke, he let go of his D-Wheel's handlebars with both hands and reached out to grasp the outstretched claw of Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Rain Gust, which had come to his side upon hearing its master's call.
Raikiri, clutching Crow, violently swung him towards the Action Card.
Crow in mid-air, after struggling to grab that Action Card, extended his hand towards the Blackwing Tamer who had been waiting there. The moment it caught Crow, the Blackwing Tamer spread its wings, and at the very instant before the timing window automatically closed, sent Crow back onto his D-Wheel.
"Action Card, Quick Guard! You can target 1 Face-up Attack Position Monster on your Field; change that Monster to Face-up Defense Position."
"I change Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling to Defense Position!"
Assault Blackwing - Chidori the Rain Sprinkling, ATK: 0 -> DEF: 2000.
At the same time, Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon's Effect also officially took effect.
Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Rain Gust, ATK: 2600 -> 1600.
Blackwing Tamer - Obsidian Hawk Joe, ATK: 2600 -> 1600.
"Phew~" Crow let out a long breath. "I finally made it in time. If that timing window had closed, no Action Card Effect I picked up could have saved me."
(end of chapter)