Just as Playmaker gains the upper hand, Specter reveals a disturbing trump card: is being held hostage in a cage of thorns.
: Specter links his Life Points to Akira’s safety. If Playmaker attacks and reduces Specter's LP, the thorns will tighten, infecting Akira with a virus and turning him into data. Just as Playmaker gains the upper hand, Specter
: Playmaker successfully Link Summons Excode Talker , using its effect to lock down Specter’s Main Monster Zones. He also utilizes Underclock Taker to drastically reduce the ATK of Specter's Sunvine Thrasher. A Cruel Ultimatum the thorns will tighten