Whether or not anyone notices or cares that Yugo is moving along just enough for a position at the group's rear, that's part of exactly what Yugo is planning as he slaps down a different card on his disk for the real rearguard to show up.

"Shining wings that hold sacred light!" he chants, though with a bit of improvisation prepared as the monster takes shape from viciously swirling winds. "Blind our enemies with your radiance...! Come forth, Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon!"

And from that maelstrom, his dragon's upgraded form materializes with a roar. Not a moment too soon, the crystals on its heavily plated body start to gleam with vivid glittering light.

"While the heroes make their escape, such a mighty dragon would hold the line behind them all!" Yugo speeds along a little bit faster. He may be last, but he's not gonna be dead last. "You can do it, partner!"