At the same time, the crystal pyramid hanging from Anubis's chest emitted a black light, drawing in the souls of Anzu and the others.
Yami Yugi's soul also slipped out of his body.
"I'll start with your friends and make them the nourishment I need to awaken fully!"
All their friends collapsed at once. Luckily, Maya reacted quickly, catching them and laying them on the ground.
Of course, the brothers Guzma and Reinhardt were also among the sacrifices.
"You rotten bastard!" Dark Yugi was furious. Usually aloof and composed, even he couldn't stop himself from swearing now.
The last time he'd been this angry was during his last duel with Weevil Underwood.
Who knew whether he was this furious over Yami Yugi or his friends?
"I'll defeat you and save them!"
"Count yourself lucky. They can't attack on the turn they're summoned. You won't be so fortunate next turn."
"Are you so sure about that?" Dark Yugi taunted, wagging his index finger.
"A god? Is this all you've got? What a joke. Let me show you what a real surprise looks like!"
"My turn! Draw!" A golden light flashed at Dark Yugi's chest as he turned sideways and struck an outrageously flamboyant pose.
Though his hand was empty and he had only one Continuous Spell Card, [Temple of the Kings], on his field, his presence kept growing, impossible to ignore.
"This boy has the spirit of a strong fighter. Unfortunately, his strength is lacking." The ever-proud Madara made a rare comment about an ordinary person.
Tetsuhiro looked over in surprise. "You hardly ever comment on someone without any strength."
"Hmph. His body may be frail, but his spirit is anything but weak. He's a promising prospect."
"What? Thinking of putting him through some training?"
"I'm not that bored. He's your