"Activating 'Clear Kuriboh' effect. Draw a card from my deck!"
Kira's eyes snapped open again as he reached out to draw.
At that moment, even the usually unflappable Arbiter, whose face had shown no change despite inner agitation, finally reacted.
This felt utterly different from before.
The spark in Kira's eyes as he drew the card was worlds apart from just moments ago.
And the Sealing Device hanging on his chest, which had only faintly disturbed the Arbiter until now, suddenly flared with an unmistakable surge. It had seemed to be a vague, metaphysical boost to Kira's strength as a duelistâbut now, its reaction was so dramatic, it felt like it was stealing the show.
So you're done pretending, huh?
Even Kaiba's heart pounded, his fists clenched involuntarily as he stared wide-eyed at the explosion of golden light.
That power, that thrill deep in the soul, the blood-boiling feeling...
It's him!
Kaiba was sure of itâhe'd recognize that presence anywhere, even if the guy turned to dust.
He fixed his eyes on the glowing artifact on Kira's chest, and to his shock, within the light he saw the vague outline of a human figure.
Hard to see clearly, but the shadow exuded a kingly aura. A golden pendant hung at the chest, a cloak billowed behind, and the Eye of Horus on the forehead seemed to pierce all evil.
The figure appeared solemn, arms crossed, eyes closed as if chanting quietly.
The audience didn't understand, but Kaiba's heart raced with a single thoughtâ
âOnly one who can chant the priestly text correctly can wield the power of the gods.
Sure enough, when Kira looked up again, the Eye of Horus was reflected on his forehead. He raised the drawn card high, its radiance splitting the heavens like the newborn sun.
"With 'Clear Kuriboh's' effect, the drawn monster can be Special Summoned directly!
Let the ever-changing fire of heaven and earth become eternal light illuminating the earth!
Sun God, The Winged Dragon of Raâdescend!!"
Thunder rolled and roared overhead, like an angry beast. Destructive power brewed, each thunderclap shaking the island's soul. The surrounding sea surged, waves crashing against the rocks as if the world itself was in turmoil.
And then, light.
Blazing golden rays pierced the oppressive darkness, like blades slashing through clouds. Countless golden beams interwove, breaking through and pouring onto the land.
From the light emerged a divine bird bathed in gold!
Its body looked forged from pure gold, each feather shimmering with sunlight, like the primal flame at the world's dawn. Its wings spread wide, seeming to cover the sky.
The legendary chief of the Egyptian Godsâthe mighty Winged Dragon of Raâhad returned to Duel City's peak after nearly a decade!
"Impossible!"
The Arbiter couldn't stay calm. "Clear Kuriboh only gives you one draw... and you pulled the strongest god!?"
Impossible!
The audience was stunned.
The Eye of Horus on Kira's forehead glowed, echoing with the golden light from his artifact. He calmly said, "True, Ra has no ATK from no Tribute.
But the Winged Dragon of Ra has other abilities."
The Arbiter was startled, then said coldly: "You think you're qualified to control a god?"
Ra is said to be the strongest god, and also the hardest to control. Even Marik, heir of the Tombkeepers, didn't know how to use Ra's secret effectsâonly his dark alter ego could do it.
Thus, only those who can chant the priestly text can control Ra's power.
Kira didn't answer, just continued.
"Winged Dragon of Ra, effect activate. Pay 1000 Life Points to destroy all monsters on the opponent's field.
And when Ra is Special Summoned, this effect can be used during the opponent's turn."
[Kira, LP 2800âLP 1800]
As he spoke, the golden pendant flashed again. The kingly phantom appeared, arms crossed, as if chanting a silent spell.
The Arbiter's eyes widened in realization.
The damn Pharaoh not only left behind the strongest god...
It's even in auto mode!
Plug-and-play, with the ancient chant pre-programmedâcan you believe it!?

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