"Absorb Shield Winged Bird!"
The giant spider woman shot out silk, binding the shield bird and dragging it toward herself to absorb it as equipment.
Aki was startled. "Such a powerful ability?"
Monster Absorption!
Rudger laughed. "Two Defense Destructions in one turn—Shield Winged Bird really is a powerful defensive monster. You were probably planning to keep that monster until next turn, either to Tribute Summon with it or use it as Synchro Material, weren't you?
"But monsters like that are useless before the power of the underworld!"
As he spoke, Rudger gestured toward the spider woman on his field and added,
"Furthermore, due to the effect of the Field Spell 'Spider Web,' the 'Underground Arachne' that attacked has been forcibly changed to Defense Position."
Underground Arachne, DEF 1200
Rudger finally waved his hand and set two more cards in his Back Row.
"I set two cards. End Turn."
Aki covered her mouth, feeling somewhat worried. "Godwin..."
Yusei seemed to notice her unease and reassured her, "It's fine. I've seen Rex Goodwin duel. He's very strong."
Aki nodded.
Indeed, she probably understood that better than anyone. His strength surpassed hers. No—perhaps he was even stronger than every Signer gathered here now.
He was probably the only one present most suited to facing the Dark Signer Leader.
"My Turn, draw."
Kira glanced at the card he had drawn and immediately revealed it.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Take Over 5,' sending five cards from the Top of Deck to the Graveyard."
Kira drew five cards in one go, gave them a rough glance, then sent them to the Graveyard one after another.
"One of the cards sent to the Graveyard was 'Scholar Spirit,'" Kira said. "When this monster is Sent to Graveyard, I draw one card from my Deck."
Kira