Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: Duellists Beyond the Light 87

Chapter 87: Speed 86 – A Swift Chase

“This is intense!! The Next-Generation Windman’s effect is activated again!!” The commentator’s voice filled the entire stadium as the two Duel Runners sped, his commentary booming, “It seems Yu Qing is still very concerned about Fudo Yuusei’s backfield!!”

“Otherwise, he could have used that face-down card to boost Next-Generation Windman’s attack points!!”

“But what exactly was that card that was destroyed? He chose to set that card even knowing about Next-Generation Windman’s effect! What’s his intention?!”

“Rumbling, rumbling, rumbling——————————”

A surging whirlwind blasted out again. Fudo Yuusei flipped his face-down card, shouting:

“Chain activation! Trap Card—Synchro Assault!!”

“This turn, the Junk Warrior’s ATK is increased by 500 times the number of Synchro Materials!!”

The two monsters serving as materials once again contributed their power. Junk Warrior roared, its Attack Points soaring to over 3000!!

“Beep beep beep beep——————————”

[Junk Warrior, ATK: 2300→3300]

3300…

With this level of attack, Next-Generation Windman had no way to surpass it; there was no choice but to forgo an attack this round.

Yu Qing frowned and announced, “Summon in Attack Position—Ally of Justice Catastor!!”

[Ally of Justice Catastor]
[Level 2]
[DARK/Machine]
[ATK/DEF: 500/1200]

“Activate Ally of Justice Catastor’s effect from my hand!” Yu Qing discarded a card. “Discard this card to change Ally of Justice Catastor to WATER attribute!!”

“Then activate Ally of Justice Catastor’s effect. By sending myself as a WATER attribute monster to the graveyard, draw two cards!!”

“Swish, swish——————————”

Two monsters entered the graveyard, and then two new cards were drawn into Yu Qing’s hand.

Since the effect of True King of All Calamities was activated last turn, the cards Yu Qing sent to the graveyard this turn would not be banished, allowing the cost for Ally of Justice Catastor to be paid.

“Set two face-down cards!!” Yu Qing announced loudly. “Since there are two face-down Spell/Trap cards on the field, Next-Generation Windman’s ATK increases by 600!! End turn!!!”

“Beep beep beep beep——————————”

[Next-Generation Windman, ATK: 2000→2600]

“A brilliant response!!” the commentator exclaimed excitedly. “To prevent Yu Qing from launching an attack, Fudo Yuusei chained Synchro Assault to temporarily increase Junk Warrior’s ATK!”

“And Yu Qing, not wanting his ace to be defeated next turn, used a powerful card draw method to set two face-down cards and boosted Next-Generation Windman’s ATK using its own effect!!”

“From the duel’s current state, both sides are evenly matched!!”

“But take note!! Yu Qing is already ahead by 27% in the VDC progress!!”

“If this continues, Fudo Yuusei might fail due to the special rules of high-speed duels!!!”

The duel enthusiasts watching intently were startled to realize that Yu Qing had already gained such a significant lead?!

From the start of the duel, the SPC of both sides hadn’t diverged much, yet with both using manual driving, Yu Qing still managed to pull so far ahead of Fudo Yuusei?!

“Tsk…”

Realizing the unfavorable situation, Fudo Yuusei gritted his teeth.

No matter how he chased Yu Qing, he couldn’t catch up. It wasn’t just a gap in Duel Runner configuration and driving skills; a crucial factor contributed to the current situation!

That is, Yu Qing’s Duel Runner was equipped with a nitrous oxide system, commonly found in traditional race cars!!

From the start, he’d been using nitrous oxide to boost his speed in his usual way – every turn, every jump… he’d briefly activate the device to increase his speed.

These countless small accelerations accumulated, widening the gap between them!!

Fudo Yuusei was secretly shocked.

Being able to perform a high-speed duel with manual driving was already extremely difficult, but Yu Qing could refine his control of the Duel Runner to this extent?!

This guy…

Truly has hidden depths!!

“My turn!! Draw!!”

“Beep——————————”

[Fudo Yuusei, SPC: 2→3]

“In this moment, my SPC has increased to three!” Fudo Yuusei revealed his card. “Activate the High-Speed Spell Card—SP Speed Angel!”

“Draw two cards, then send one card from my hand to the Graveyard!!”

“Summon in Defense Position—Little Kuriboh!!”

“Activate Spell Card—SP Speed Collision!!”

“Can only be activated when you control two or more Speed Counters. Destroy one card on your field and one card on your opponent’s field!!”

“Little Kuriboh!! And Next-Generation Windman, perish together!!!”

A pink little bird sprinted out. To the astonishment of countless spectators, its speed increased, eventually colliding with the enemy like a cannonball!

An explosion rang out beside Yu Qing’s vehicle. Next-Generation Windman was blown to smithereens. Before the scattered parts could settle, Junk Warrior’s attack arrived. Leaping high, it punched toward Yu Qing!

“Entering Battle Phase!” Fudo Yuusei roared. “Junk Warrior! Direct attack!!”

“Boom——————————————————”

A powerful punch landed, accompanied by the echo of sonic booms. The fist, adorned with knuckle dusters, pierced through the air currents towards Yu Qing’s vehicle!!

But at the same time, a door appeared out of nowhere, blocking the attack. The door, struck by the heavy blow, swung open, and a camouflage-painted Next-Generation monster flew out.

“Trap Card—Counter Gate!” Yu Qing said. “Can only be activated when your opponent declares a direct attack.”

“Negate the attack, draw one card, and if it’s a monster, Special Summon it in Attack Position!!”

“Come forth! Ally of Justice Decisive Armour!!”

[Ally of Justice Decisive Armour]
[Level 4]
[DARK/Machine]
[ATK/DEF: 1000/2000]

“Blocked…? ” Fudo Yuusei’s eyes narrowed. “Set one card, end turn!”

“Then it’s my turn, Yuusei!” Yu Qing announced. “Summon in Attack Position—Ally of Justice Light Stage!!”

“At this moment, Ally of Justice Decisive Armour’s effect activates!!”

“Once per turn, when a monster with the same Attribute as this card is Special Summoned to your field, destroy one card your opponent controls!!”

“Disappear!! Junk Warrior!!!”

(To be continued)

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