Kira put on a convincing performance, leaving Yusei and the others half-believing, half-doubting. But with the fate of the world at stake, even if they had their suspicions, they could not afford to let their guard down. They had no choice but to face "Godwin's" sudden attack with everything they had.
But besides them, there was another person—or rather, another existence—that was also watching "Godwin's" performance.
It was on the other side of the Dimensional Gate, which had begun to loosen in response to the ritual surrounding the Old Perpetual Motion Machine. Beyond that gate lay the master behind the Earthbound Immortals: the enormous, sludge-like monster that had appeared during Godwin's final battle against Yusei and the others in the original story, also known as the Lord of the Underworld.
Of course, "Lord of the Underworld" probably did not mean he was literally the ruler of the Underworld. He was more likely some overlord-class monster within it. If he truly ruled the Underworld, then since the Pharaoh had also gone there, wouldn't that mean the Pharaoh was under this pile of sludge's authority too?
The Lord of the Underworld had originally been rather depressed. The entire Dark Signer army had been wiped out, leaving him without a single usable piece. Logically speaking, after five thousand years of war, this round could basically be declared another defeat. He would have to wait for the next five thousand years.
But just when he was ready to give up and go to sleep, things took an unexpected turn. He suddenly felt the barriers of space loosen once more, signaling that the battle between him and the Crimson Dragon's faction had begun again. A ritual had been activated, and the Old Perpetual Motion Machine was stirring.
It seemed he actually had another chance to