Want to play cards? I'll use my King's Deck!

"I Special Summon 'Blackwing - Gale of the Gale' from my Graveyard. Then, using Gale's effect, I halve the ATK and DEF of 'Kamizoku Zero', and then use the Level 3 'Gale of the Gale' to tune the Level 4 'Phantom Sudri'! Synchro Summon, Level 7, 'Blackwing Bird Tamer - Black Hawk Craftsman Joe'!"

"Blackfeather Bird Tamer - Dark Eagle Craftsman Joe, Level 7/Dark/Warrior/Synchronization" "ATK: 2600→1900/DEF: 2000"

In the pitch-black storm, black wings unfurled behind him, and he wore golden armor, like a red-haired warrior descending from an ancient tribe.

"When I Special Summon a 'Blackwing' Synchro Monster to my field, the effect of 'Shāma of the Storm' in my Graveyard banishes this card, and 'Blackwing - Sudden Wind' in my Graveyard is added to my hand. After that, I take 700 damage."

"Activate the effect of 'Blackwing' again. Once per turn, Special Summon 1 Level 5 or higher 'Blackwing' monster from your Graveyard. Revive 'Blackwing - Zoda of the Night'!"

"Black Feather - Zoda of the Night, Level 6/Dark/Bird Beast" "ATK: 2300→1700/DEF: 900"

Logan LP: 6500 → 5800

Golden chains entered the grave, dragging their companions back to the battlefield; these were the very cards that had been piled into the graveyard by "Boreas the Wind".

"If the effect of 'Zoda of the Night' is activated, and the monster is Normal or Special Summoned, return 1 monster your opponent controls to its owner's hand. If 'Spirit Summon' cannot be targeted by this effect, then bounce 'Whirlwind Wasp Nest'."

"what……"

A black whirlwind rose up, blowing "Piercing Wasp Nest" away—this monster originally had a last-ditch ability to pull monsters, making it a reliable shield. Unfortunately, it's no longer of any use.

Logan continued his Synchro Summoning.

"When 'Sudden Wind' has a 'Blackwing' monster on your field, Special Summon 'Sudden Wind' from your hand, Level 1 'Sudden Wind' and Level 6 'Zoda of the Night'. Rain of Souls, now fall from the sky! Synchro Summon 'Strike Blackwing - Tears of the Thousand Birds Blade'!"

"Strike Blackwing - Tears of the Thousand Birds Blade, Level 7/Dark/Winged Beast/Synchro" "ATK: 2600→1900/DEF: 2700"

As raindrops fall, the peerless swordsman, wielding a katana, flicks his bird's wing; the cold, sharp light of his blade is enough to sting the skin.

"When 'Sudden Wind' is sent to the Graveyard as Synchro Material, choose to change the battle position of 'Kamizoku Zero'. Then, 'Tears of the Thousand Birds' gains ATK for every 'Blackwing' monster in the Graveyard x300. I now have 15 'Blackwing' monsters in my Graveyard, and my ATK is increased by 4500."

"Tears of the Thousand Birds Blade Bird, ATK: 1900→6300"

"Attack power is actually 6300...!"

The exceptionally high attack power easily offset the side effects of "The Pain of the Strong." In addition to "Demonic Summoning," a new weakness appeared on Hoshino Mai and Yuki's field—"No. 103," which had been switched from defense to defense by "Sudden Wind," only had an attack power of 1200. If the attack of "Tears of the Thousand Birds Blade Bird" were to pass through, the two of them would definitely not be able to withstand it.

[Yuki & Hoshino Mai LP: 2300]

"Haha... This is what Uncle Logan is capable of when he gets serious."

Xingyewu chuckled dryly, feeling considerable pressure from Logan's aggressive Synchro Summoning.

"My strength when I get serious? You could say that. But it's not over yet. As part of our special program, let me show you kids another trump card."

Logan chuckled and took two cards from his grave.

"Activate the effect of 'Blackwing - Great Banner of the Vanguard' in your Graveyard, banish this card and 1 non-Tuner 'Blackwing' monster from your Graveyard, and Synchro Summon them from your Graveyard."

Unlike the original OCG effects, a new Synchro Aura blooms behind Logan.

"Using the 1-star 'Great Banner of the Warriors' to level up the 4-star 'Radiant Sodri', I Synchro Summoned 'Strike Blackwing - May's Speedy Blade Bird'!"

"Strike Blackwing - May's Swift Blade Bird, Level 5/Dark/Winged/Beast/Synchro" "ATK: 1500 → 1000/DEF: 2000"

Accompanied by golden lightning, the third "Strike Blackwing" monster descended and immediately transformed into a new Star Ring.

"When 'May's Slashing Bird' is Synchro Summoned using 'Blackwing' monsters as materials, it is used as a Tuner. Use a Level 5 'May's Slashing Bird' to upgrade the Level 7 'Blackwing Bird Tamer'!"

5 stars + 7 stars = 12 stars!

"A divine blade of lightning and swiftness, piercing through all things! Black whirlwind, reach the ultimate realm! Synchro Summon, 'Strike Blackwing - Divine Onimaru Sword Bird'!!"

"Strike Blackwing - Divine Onimaru Sword Bird, Level 12/Dark/Bird/Synchro" "ATK: 3000→1800/DEF: 2000"

Chapter 138: The Card Draw Connecting Hope! (Bonus Chapter Combining Two Chapters)

Golden arcs of electricity crackled and popped, coiling around the jet-black armor and forming golden patterns.

A towering bird-man, just over three meters tall and wielding lightning-shaped blades, flew out from the eye of the storm and stood atop the sky.

—This is the pinnacle monster of the "Blackwing" series. It is not a speed-synchronized monster, but it is better than the ace of speed-synchronized monsters.

"The effect of 'Synchro Zone' revives 'Blackwing Bird Tamer' in Attack Position, and then 'Kamitachi Onimaru's Blade Bird' won't be destroyed by the effect because it uses a 'Blackwing' monster as Synchro Material, thus treating it as a Tuner. However, of course, I won't use it for Synchro Summoning. I'll use its other effect!"

[Once per Duel: You can target 1 "Blackwing" monster in your Graveyard. This card's Level becomes the same as that monster's.]

"I chose 'Blackwing - Sudden Wind' from the graveyard. It's a Level 1 monster, therefore 'God-Standing Onimaru Sword Bird' will also become a Level 1 monster."

Logan held up one finger and laughed, "'The Pain of the Strong' reduces the monster's attack power based on its level. Right now, 'Kamitachi Onimaru Blade Bird' is a 1-star monster, so it only reduces attack power by a maximum of 100 points. It's negligible."

"Strike Blackwing - God-Standing Onimaru Sword Bird, Attack Power: 1800→2900"

"They cleverly used the monster's effect to avoid the impact. How ingenious!"

You Xi couldn't help but express his admiration.

The combat power, which had been reduced to a lower level by the debuff of the perpetual magic, instantly returned to near normal levels. If we also consider its last remaining effect...

"Watch out, Hoshino, Yuuki, I'm about to attack!"

With a resounding declaration, the battle commenced, and Logan immediately issued commands to his monster.

At this moment, all the monsters on his field are Synchro Monsters, and there are a total of 5 of them. None of them are affected by the "Synchro Zone", so his attack frequency is directly maximized.

"Can you withstand this storm of attacks? 'Strike Blackwing - Kamitachi Onimaru Blade Bird' gains 3000 ATK when Synchro Summoned using only Synchro Materials. That means its actual ATK is 5900! This is going to be the end! Go attack 'Number 103, Kamisama Rei-chan'!"

"dance!"

A blinding flash of lightning crackled across the blade as the "God-Standing Onimaru Sword Bird" swooped down from the sky, aiming directly at "No. 103," which had been weakened by "Gale the Gale."

Seeing this, Yu Xi couldn't help but call out to the blonde girl.

"Don't worry, Mommy! Leave it to me, Xiaoxi. I will definitely pass the baton to you!"

Hoshino Mai gave Yuuki a thumbs-up, then shouted, "When 'God-Standing Onimaru Tobi' attacks, I'm activating the effect of the Trap Card 'Overkill Bento' in my Graveyard!"

【Overload Bento (Normal Trap): You can banish this card from your Graveyard, then target 1 monster Special Summoned from your Extra Deck. Change that monster's battle position.】

“An ‘oversized bento’?” Logan exclaimed in surprise. “What kind of tomb raiding is this… is it ‘notebook erasure’?”

Thinking about it carefully, Xingyewu probably only had that one chance.

Hoshino Mai confirmed, "That's right, it was around that time. Using this card's effect, I changed 'Number 103' to Defense Position!"

Instead of choosing Logan's monster, he switched his own monster to Defense. The Lightning Blade slashed down, splitting the ice crystal in two.

"I'm sorry, Zero-chan."

Silently apologizing to her guardian spirit, Xingye Wu said, "Because it's a defense stance, even if it's destroyed in battle, it won't cause me any battle damage."

"But you still have another monster in Attack Position on your field. I'll attack 'Summoning Fiend' with 'Tears of the Thousand Birds'!"

With "Great Banner of the Blade" and "Illusory Radiance of Sudri" being excluded, and "May Rain of the Sorrowful Blade Bird" entering the graveyard, the attack power of "Tears of the Thousand Bird Blade Bird" remained at around 6000.

The super-advanced strike transforms into a super-fast slash, breaking through the air's resistance and hacking at the pale demon.

If this attack succeeds, it could also kill You Xi and the other person.

But just then, a "krikrik" sound suddenly rang out.

The round sphere, arriving late but arriving early, crashed into the blade, sending "Tears of the Thousand Birds Blade Bird" flying back.

"This is……"

"When you declared your attack, I activated the effect of 'Spherical Kuriboh'."

Xingyewu revealed her hand, which contained new cards drawn by hand using the effect of swiping.

"Send this card from your hand to the Graveyard, and change that attacking monster to Defense Position."

"Is that... the birthday present that Yu Xi gave to you, Wu?"

Izayoi Yuki had never seen such a card in Hoshinoba Mai's deck before, and immediately guessed its origin.

Xingye Wu nodded in agreement with this guess.

"That's right, it works really well, doesn't it, Xiaoxue? If it weren't for this card, we would have really been doomed this time."

"Hmm...it's quite good."

"I also have a birthday present for Xue. I've already prepared it and will give it to you on that day."

Under the oppressive gaze of the white-haired girl, Yu Xi, feeling increasingly pressured, quickly offered an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Izayoi Yuki nodded: "Is that so? Then I'll look forward to it."

"Hey, hey, hey, is this the time for you two to flirt?"

Logan's voice came through, carrying the order for the next attack.

"My battle phase isn't over yet! First, I'll apply the effect of 'Blackwing Assault Dragon.' Because you activated a monster effect, I gain a Blackwing Counter and inflict 700 damage. Then, 'Blackwing - Heavy Armored Raven' attacks 'Summoning Demon'! Heavy Gatling Gun!"

"Heavy Armored Winged Raven" raised its left arm, flames erupting from the muzzle of its gun, and hundreds of bullets rained down on "Demon Summoning," completely engulfing the skeletal demon.

—"The Demon is Summoned" - Destruction.

[Yuki & Hoshino Mai LP: 2300→1110]

"Well……"

As the monster was destroyed, the scattered fragments flew past Xingye Mai's cheek, and the impact of Feel made her let out a muffled groan. Her LP also dropped to a very dangerous level.

However, the girl did not back down, saying, "If this Synchro Summoned card is sent to the Graveyard by my opponent after activating the effect of 'Summon Fiend,' I can Special Summon 1 'Summon Fiend' from my hand, Deck, or Graveyard."

"Demon Summoning, DEF: 1200"

As the lightning struck, the skeletal demon, which had just been defeated by the "Heavy Armored Winged Raven," was reborn in its original form, standing before Yuki and Hoshino as their only shield.

"Isn't it an attack-style summon? Well, it doesn't matter, the result is the same anyway."

Uncle Logan was unconcerned when he saw "Demon Summoning" resurrected.