Traveling in reverse through the Yu-Gi-Oh! world with the MD system

"Now there are two more Level 4 monsters on the field. Does this mean he's planning to use Xyz Summon again?"

Just as Serena was pondering this question, a completely different summoning incantation emanated from the beak of the outstretched falcon:

"Summoning conditions: Two Winged Beast Type DARK monsters! I use [Rapid Raptor - Painful Shrike] and [Rapid Raptor - Powerful Owl] from my field as materials, set a Link Arrow, and Link Summon!"

Chapter 127 The Ultimate Above the Armory

With two distinct cries, [Rapid Raptor - Mighty Forest Owl] and [Rapid Raptor - Painful Shrike] were instantly enveloped in a layer of red light. The two mechanical birds spread their wings and transformed into two crimson shadows, crashing into a deep blue door.

The two arrows at the bottom left and bottom right corners of the door were instantly illuminated by the two crimson shadows, glowing with a deep red light.

As a pale blue phantom emerged from the doorway, gradually taking on silver-white armor, gunmetal-gray steel wings, and vibrant red and blue accents, the bird, now fully formed, opened its beak and let out a clear, melodious cry.

"Birds of hell! See through the truth with your wise eyes, and guide victory with your resounding voice! Link Summon! Link 2, [Rapid Raptor - Wise Forest Owl]!"

Hearing the falcon's resounding summoning incantation and witnessing this summoning method she had never seen before, Serena involuntarily took a step back.

"What is this? Link summoning? I've never heard of this kind of summoning before!"

However, after a brief moment of astonishment, Serena quickly overcame her surprise and uttered a vicious threat.

"No matter what strange summoning methods you use, I will not lose! I will defeat you with my own power!"

"Hmph! Save those words for when you actually defeat me!"

The effect of [Rapid Raptor - Wise Forest Owl]! When this card is Link Summoned, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 Winged Beast/DARK monster from your Deck in Defense Position!

His fingers flew across the Duel Disk. Hayabusa had rehearsed this scenario before, but this was the first time he'd actually used a Link Summon in a real battle, even with a Duel Disk that allowed Link Summoning.

"I've chosen [Raid Team Wing]!"

As the card landed on Falcon's Duel Disk, a monster with the shape of a mechanical bird covered in black and silver armor, just like the monsters of [Rapid Raptor], appeared on Falcon's field.

However, what spewed out of its nozzle was a ghostly blue flame, just like the one unique to the monsters of the Phantom Knights.

"Now, I have two Level 4 monsters on the field! I'll Xyz Summon my Level 4 monsters, [Raiding Bird - Singing Shrike] and [Raiding Wing]! Level 4, [Raiding Knight]!"

Amidst bursts of eerie blue flames, a knight clad in jet-black armor, wielding a greyish-white double-headed spear, and riding a similarly jet-black-armored steed, emerged from the immense black hole.

Its appearance also momentarily stunned Serena on the other side:

Isn't this man a bird keeper? How did he suddenly summon this kind of monster?

However, Falcon was quite assertive, since the card was named as a [Rapid Raptor] card, and it was clearly a card from the [Rapid Raptor] family, so why couldn't he use it?

Although it didn't grow up to look like a bird.

"[Raid Team Knights] effect! Remove 1 Xyz Material from this card, and you can Special Summon an Xyz Monster that is 1 Rank higher or lower than this card from your Extra Deck as an Xyz Summon!"

A dark purple orb of light suddenly dissipated from the Xyz Material surrounding [Raiding Knight], and a black hole from the Xyz Summon suddenly opened above its head.

In an instant, the [Raid Team Knight] transformed into a streak of blackish-purple light, rushing into the black hole and stirring up a splash of golden water.

"O fierce falcon never before seen! The unknown power hidden within those valiant wings, now, reveal it to the world! Rank 5 Xyz Transformation! Appear, Rank 5, [Rapid Raptor - Foreign Falcon]!"

Like a blood moon falling, a mechanical falcon with dark red patterns and wings shaped like a crescent moon slowly descended from the massive black hole.

"Because [Raid Team Knight] can also be considered a [Raid Raptor] monster in terms of its card name, the effect of [Raid Raptor - Wise Forest Owl] can be triggered!"

"My [Rapid Raptor] Xyz Monster effect activates, allowing me to Set one [Rank-Up Spell Card] from my Deck to my field! My chosen card is [Rank-Up Spell - Leap Power]!"

At the sound of the falcon's voice, a face-down card instantly materialized in front of him, and he opened it without hesitation.

"I activate the Spell Card [Rank-Up Spell - Leap Power]! Target one of your [Raid Raptor] Xyz Monsters, and you can Xyz Summon one [Raid Raptor] monster that is 2 Ranks higher than that monster!"

O Steel Falcon! Summon the Armament of Destruction, break through the clouds of despair that shroud this land! Rank 7, [Rapid Strike Raptor - Arsenal Falcon]!

Two red and blue [Rapid Raptor] symbols flew out from the flipped-up card and were imprinted on the wings of [Rapid Raptor - Foreign Falcon].

The next second, the [Rapid Raptor - Foreign Falcon]'s body transformed into a spiral beam of light intertwined with red and blue, shooting straight into the sky. It actually broke through the clouds, allowing the golden sunlight to shine down brilliantly through them.

Then, the thick clouds pressed down heavily, but they eventually reached their limit. When the clouds dispersed, everyone saw the enormous and vast steel falcon, which resembled an aerial mothership.

Although the [Rapid Raptor-Arsenal Falcon] was too large to land on the ground and appeared smaller from a distance than up close, its massive size still left Serena speechless.

"I activate the effect of [Rapid Raptor - Arsenal Falcon]!"

It wasn't until the falcon's voice rang out that Serena snapped back to reality, remembering that she was still in a duel.

"Once per turn, detach 1 Xyz Material from this card and Special Summon 1 Level 4 Winged Beast Monster from your Deck! Come forth, [Rapid Raptor - Shrike Slayer]!"

Although the distance between the [Rapid Raptor - Arsenal Falcon] and the others made it difficult to see the glowing spot symbolizing the excess materials dissipate, they could still see a black dot gradually approaching and growing larger from the wing of the [Arsenal Falcon].

When the black dot finally grew large enough, its true form became clear: it was a silver-white metallic bird, which was the [Rapid Raptor - Strangling Shrike] that the falcon had just summoned.

"Then there's the effect of [Raid Raptor - Shrike Slayer]: If you control an Xyz Monster that uses a DARK Xyz Monster as Xyz Material, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower [Raid Raptor] monster from your Graveyard by negating its effects!"

Return, [Rapid Raptor - Warbler]!

As the shrike raised its head and cried out, the round, golden bird reappeared in a flash of golden light.

"Two more level 4 monsters..."

At this moment, Serena's expression was extremely grim. She had already witnessed quite a few of the wonders that Falcon had created with two Level 4 monsters, and she was beginning to worry about what these two Level 4 monsters could possibly accomplish.

However, the falcon's next move completely stunned Serena:

"Summoning conditions: Two or more DARK monsters! I use [Rapid Raptor - Wise Wood Owl] and [Rapid Raptor - Armory Falcon] on my field as materials, set a Link Arrow, and Link Summon!"

In the blink of an eye, the massive [Rapid Raptor - Arsenal Falcon] transformed into a huge red light, merging with the two red lights that split from the [Rapid Raptor - Wise Forest Owl], and crashed heavily into the three arrows on the lower left, lower right, and right sides of the reappearing azure door.

This time, what emerged from the azure door was no longer a bird, but a warrior wearing dark purple armor covered with dark red patterns and cracks, wielding a short-handled battle axe.

Within the cracks in his eyes and his entire body, eerie blue flames burned fiercely.

"Come on! Link 3, [Phantom Knights Rusty Moonblade Axe]!"

With the "[Phantom Knights]" tag, this card should rightfully be used by Yuto. So when Soreva initially suggested that Yuto give Hayabusa these cards, Hayabusa refused.

After Soreva demonstrated how the card could be used several times, Falcon said...

Really fragrant!

"The effect of [Raid Raptor - Arsenal Falcon] in the Graveyard! When this card, which holds a [Raid Raptor] monster as Xyz Material, is sent to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 [Raid Raptor] Xyz Monster other than this card from your Extra Deck! And add this card from your Graveyard as Xyz Material under that card!"

In the air, the body of the [Rapid Raptor-Arsenal Falcon] was once again outlined by golden threads, and then the golden light condensed, transforming into the shape of an egg.

Finally, the golden egg broke open, and out of it emerged a golden falcon that seemed to be made entirely of gold. But soon, its body, head, and tail feathers were covered with a set of dark blue protective armor.

"Ultimate Supreme Falcon! Inherit the will of your many friends and soar to the skies of victory! Rank 10 Xyz Transformation! Appear! [Rapid Raptor - Ultimate Falcon]!"

Chapter 128 Moonlight Dance, End of Dharma Town

Fear—this was the first time such an expression had ever appeared on Serena's face.

Although in terms of size, [Rapid Raptor - Ultimate Falcon] is still no match for [Rapid Raptor - Armory Falcon], [Ultimate Falcon] still has a greater sense of intimidation when it comes to Serena.

Is this terrifying monster... the true power of this man?

If Soreva could hear Serena's innermost thoughts, he would definitely tell her two words decisively:

No.

Because, in the way he taught the Falcon MD duels, the Falcon's final battle was not just as simple as a [Ultimate Falcon].

"Next, I activate the effect of [Raid Team Wing] in my Graveyard! While this card is in my hand or Graveyard, you can remove 1 Xyz Material from a DARK Xyz Monster you control to Special Summon this card!"

I choose to remove the Xyz Material from [Rapid Raptor - Ultimate Falcon]!

The only dark purple orb surrounding [Raid Raptor - Ultimate Falcon] dissipated, and [Raid Team Wing], spewing ghostly blue flames, reappeared on Falcon's field amidst the light.

"Now, I'll stack my Level 4 [Raider Wing] and [Raider Raptor - Singing Shrike] on the field once more! Xyz Summon! Level 4, [Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga Magician]!"

The two monsters that were summoned last time [Raid Team Knight] have now turned into purplish-black specks of light and disappeared into the black hole of the Xyz Summon.

This time, however, what emerged from the burst of golden particles was a mage who concealed himself beneath a black robe, brown armor, and fluttering silver chains.

"Activate the effect of [Ga Ga Ga Ga Magician]! Once per turn, remove 1 Xyz Material from this card, and you can Special Summon 1 Xyz Monster from your Graveyard except [Ga Ga Ga Magician] by negating its effects!"

Once again, return to my field! [Rapid Raptor - Arsenal Falcon]!

With the sound of the falcon, the chains around [I-I-I-I Magician]'s body instantly straightened, and he flew into the sky, as if he were pulling something huge down from the clouds.

Fortunately, he succeeded; his chains wrapped around the massive body of the [Rapid Raptor-Armor Falcon], casting a huge shadow once again.

"Very good, now all the monsters are ready, let's move on to the next step!"

After thinking it over, Falcon immediately waved his hand, activating the effect of [Phantom Knights Rusty Moonblade Axe], which had been on his field for some time.

"[Phantom Knights Rusty Moonblade Axe] effect activated! Once per turn, send 1 [Phantom Knights] monster from your Deck to the Graveyard, and you can Set 1 [Phantom] Spell/Trap Card from your Deck!"

I choose to send [Silent Boots of the Phantom Knights] from my deck to the graveyard.

As Falcon tapped the Duel Disk, the card he selected materialized and lay before his eyes.

As for the [Silent Boots of the Phantom Knights] that were sent to the cemetery, he certainly wouldn't waste them.

"I banish [Silent Boots of the Phantom Knights] from my graveyard and add one [Phantom] Spell/Trap Card from my Deck to my hand."

With a series of taps, Falcon selected the last card he wanted. After catching the card that popped out of the Duel Disk, he set it face-down on his field.

"End of round."

"My turn, draw a card!"

Seeing that Falcon had finally ended his turn, Serena immediately responded with Falcon's voice and began her own turn, her finger heavily swiping across a card from the top of her deck.

"I activate the Spell Card, [Fusion]!"

Seeing Serena send the [Fusion] into the deck, Falcon immediately sneered, and then his gaze fell on a card that was face down on his own.

"As long as this card works, no matter what kind of fusion monster this girl summons, she won't be a match for me!"

"What I want to fuse is [Moonlight Blue Cat] and [Moonlight Purple Butterfly]."

Cats lingering in the azure darkness! Butterflies laden with purple poison! Form vortexes under the moon's gravity, reborn with newfound power! Fusion Summon!

As Serena clenched her fists, two figures, one blue and one purple, each with a cat tail and butterfly wings, disappeared into the merging vortex.

From the vortex, first a beautiful leg wrapped in black stockings and adorned with golden leg rings emerged from the pink light. Then, with a single step, a pea-green dance skirt and flowing ribbons, along with a graceful figure, stepped out of the merging vortex.

A crescent-shaped mask concealed the red-haired assassin's face, leaving only a smile that added to her mysterious aura. Two curved daggers were held in her pale purple hands, which also subtly exuded a dangerous aura.

"Appear! Beautiful beast dancing gracefully under the moonlight! [Moonlight Dancing Cat Princess]!"