"So you are the leader Revolver, head of the Hanuo Knights."
Yugen was surrounded by the new subordinates he had gathered under him in recent days, facing the blond man in a long coat. The man was dressed in black, wearing a mask shaped like a Black Dragon, with eyes shining with a dark glint akin to True Red Eye.
Indeed, he came.
Yugen instantly recognized that this was the Vanguard of the Seven-Star, the first to appear in the new chapter, the Dark Duelist.
He calls himself Darkness, sharing the same name as the final antagonist of the entire GX series. Subsequent investigations indeed proved that his power originates from the same source as that antagonist, but he only possesses a portion of Darkness's power.
And this person's true identity is actually the missing student of Duel Academy, Fubuki Tenjouin, who is renowned alongside Caesar, and the brother of Asuka.
Of course, he doesn't remember his identity at this moment. He is in a state of partial possession, controlling his body with his own will but having forgotten his original identity, only implementing Darkness's will.
About why the remaining members of the Seven-Star were recruited by President Kagemaru, the animation has explained it. Each member of the Seven-Star has their own reasons for fighting, but why Shadow Blizzard joined this alliance was never addressed.
Predictably, he offered the olive branch representing the Seven-Star. The Seven-Star possesses vast resources, including Rare Cards, Dark Artifacts, as well as connections and intelligence.
"Sounds good," Yugen said, "but may I ask, is it convenient for you to disclose the identity of your leader... You should understand that if we need to form an alliance, we at least need to know who our allies are."
Shadow Blizzard only shook his head.
"The name of that master cannot be disclosed," he said, "but we guarantee this won't pose any obstacles to the upcoming actions. It's sufficient for me to communicate all matters with you."
"So I guess it's not possible to communicate directly with that master?" Yugen asked.
Shadow Blizzard said, "You can leave any matters for me to convey."
"Alright then."
Yugen shrugged.
The next moment, Shadow Blizzard sensed something amiss.
He had been imbued with the power of Darkness and ranked fairly high among the Dark Duelists in the current world, capable in both wielding and sensing the dark power. Therefore, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Darkness gathered around, even the venue's lights seemed to dim a bit. The darkness coalesced as if tangible, encircling the surroundings and transforming into a swirling mist, enclosing them in the center.
Ultimately, the dense darkness completely wrapped only the two of them inside, isolating others from outside, unable to see or hear anything happening within the black fog.
Only Yugen and Shadow Blizzard remained within.
Shadow Blizzard's face slightly changed, coldly gazing at Yugen, "Is it you? What are you trying to do?"
"Originally thought joining the group you could directly take me to see the old fox behind the scenes, didn't expect it to be so troublesome... but now I've come up with a better idea."
Yugen raised his Duel Disc, and calmly said.
"If I win the duel, then you obediently take me to see the old fellow, things will be much simpler."
"I see, from the very beginning you had this intention."
Shadow Blizzard's mouth under half a mask curved upwards, unabashed in showing disdain.
"But who do you think I, Darkness, am?" He confidently raised his Duel Disc and said, "If you think I, Darkness, could be a breakthrough point for the Seven-Star, then by all means try.
But waiting for you, it will be a darkness deeper than imagination!"
"Duel!" x2
[Yugen, LP 4000]
[Shadow Blizzard, LP 4000]
Yugen never explained the plan to his newly recruited subordinates, leaving everyone outside the field shocked as they suddenly started fighting over a dispute.
Recently, the Seven-Star had gained significant fame in the underworld. Rumors abound that this organization is full of masters, and every officer has background and expertise.
Although this new Leader is stronger than everyone present, can he win against this man from the Seven-Star?
"The first move starts from me, draw card."
Yugen said.
"Activate Magic Card 'Cost Reduction', discard one hand card, this turn, the star level of all Monsters in my hand decreases by two."
He chose a hand card and sent it to the graveyard.
Shadow Blizzard said, "In this way, you can directly summon level five or six Monsters, do you plan to directly let Upper-Level Monsters appear?"
"Cover a Monster in Face-down Defense Position."
Yugen raised his hand, and a card appeared horizontally in the front field.
"Then cover another card in the back field, end of turn."
"My turn, draw card!"
Shadow Blizzard drew a card, his gaze swept over the covered cards in both the front and back fields.
Intentionally using Cost Reduction to cover a Monster, the covered Monster is likely an Upper-Level Monster. Attacking with ordinary lower-levels will likely result in counter-attacks.
If so, just attack with full force directly then.
"I summon 'Black Dragon Chick'!"
A tiny red dragon egg appeared on his field. The eggshell wriggled and soon cracks appeared, eventually being broken open from the inside. A small black dragon head poked out, making a squeaky voice.
[Black Dragon Chick, Attack Power 500]
"Black Dragon Chick's effect, send this face-up card on the field to the graveyard, can directly Special Summon 'True Red-Eyed Black Dragon' from the hand!
Hence I sacrifice Black Dragon Chick, appear, the Black Dragon of legends bringing possibilities—
—Level 7, True Red-Eyed Black Dragon, summon!"
The tiny dragon egg disappeared from the field. Beneath the earth surged an unstoppable force, accompanied by deafening roars and columns of lava erupted from the depths as if ignited by the wrath of a god, transforming into a pitch-black Black Dragon clad in armor.
Its crimson eyes seemed to have magma flowing within, resembling two flames that never extinguished. Its arrival was accompanied by scorching heat waves.
"True Red-Eyed Black Dragon." Yugen said.
"Indeed, this is the legendary True Red-Eyed Black Dragon!" Shadow Blizzard shouted, "A Legendary Dragon that crushes all possibilities of resistance from enemies!
Go forth, True Red-Eye, shatter that pesky barrier!
Black Flame Bullet!!!"
From True Red-Eye's mouth spewed a black fireball, transforming into a scorching dragon breath, exploding outwards. The covered card flipped over, revealing a face as majestic as a golden mountain, blocking the Black Dragon's path.
[True Red-Eyed Black Dragon, Attack Power 2400]
[Guardian Sphinx, Defense Power 2400]
The Black Flame Bullet exploded on the face, erupting lava and flames, the Fire Dragon tossed and turned. Yet as the smoke screen dissipated, not a single mark was left behind.
"What a pity, Guardian Sphinx's Defense Power is also 2400." Yugen smiled, "True Red Eye's Attack Power is insufficient to break through."
"Tch."
Shadow Blizzard sneered softly, indifferently.
"Then I cover a card, end of turn."