But before that, Vampire Viscount's magic, attack, and defense were all increased by 300 points under the aura of Demon General: Habakat's Ultimate Move—Vampire Legion.
3100, 3200, 2200!
Then, once the Phantom Rapier was drawn, Vampire Viscount's attack could increase by another 500!
Even while the sword remained sheathed, it could activate its additional skill—Phantom Swordsmanship!
As Vampire Viscount charged toward Granzort, its figure suddenly blurred, splitting into two afterimages in the next instant.
The two afterimages sped toward Granzort from its left and right.
The original body, meanwhile, switched positions with the afterimages as if teleporting, leaving no trace to follow.
In the blink of an eye, the original body and the afterimages had surrounded Granzort.
Vampire Viscount twisted its wrist.
Together with its two afterimages, it instantly drew its sword.
Three streaks of sword light slashed out at once!
Victor Gaude himself had no idea that his deck had long since become completely different from what it had been during the Silver Cup finals.
But with the "Second Consciousness" in control, his own consciousness was suppressed. He could only watch as if in a dream, naturally accepting these developments. Once he returned, he would forget the process as though waking from a dream, accepting the result as an established fact.
The Second Consciousness's control over magic, understanding of the deck, and command of the duel were all far beyond what Victor Gaude was currently capable of.
When Bloody Serpent was cut in two by Granzort's blade, Victor Gaude's mind had gone blank. But his Second Consciousness immediately analyzed Granzort's strengths and weaknesses, even quickly devising a way to deal with it.
It had controlled Demon General: Habakat to use Blood Sacrifice Ritual and Tribute Summon Vampire Viscount directly from the deck for a reason.
With Blood Sacrifice