Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

After exchanging a deep look, the four blocking the way simultaneously turned their gazes toward Hayato. Under the magical power that enveloped the area, duel disks appeared on their wrists at the same time, and they all looked at Hayato with unified momentum.

"For justice!"

"Gagi!"

"For our comrades!"

"We are invincible!"

"Come on!" X4

[Four-person group: 4000LP]

Wait, what's going on?

Hayato looked at the four "people" in front of him with a speechless expression.

I remember I was the main character, so why are you all acting like you're about to die a heroic death in front of the evil villain?

Oh no, I've become the villain.

Hayato didn't make a move, but the other side had already seized the initiative and started their turn.

"I'll go first, draw a card!" [Wilderness Warrior] eagerly drew a card, then played it out almost without thinking. "We four share Life Points. First, I'll summon myself in Attack Position, then activate the Spell Card [Dragon Slayer Sword] to equip myself!"

As she spoke, the [Wilderness Warrior] stepped forward, pulled out the longsword that had been stuck in the ground, and twirled it, making the blade appear wider and thicker.

【Warrior of the Wilderness】(Dragon Slayer Sword)【ATK1100→1800】

"【Dragon Slayer Sword】can increase my attack power by 700 points, and then I can destroy that monster after the Battle Phase when I've fought a Dragon-type monster. It's practically a card specifically designed to counter Dragon-type monsters." With a smug expression, 【Warrior of the Wilderness】then placed a card face-down on the back row. "Next, I set another card face-down, and my turn ends."

The one who took over [Warrior of the Wilderness] was [Geradias, Messenger of the Sky]. He reached out and threw a card into the graveyard: "Next is my turn. I will activate my own effect in my hand, discard it from my hand, and then search my deck for a Field Spell Card [Sanctuary of the Sky] to add to my hand."

"Then, activate the Field Spell Card [Sanctuary in the Sky]!"

The dense forest was replaced by white clouds piled up in the sky with the use of the Field Spell Card. In the distance, a phantom and unreachable celestial castle appeared. [Geradias, the Messenger of the Sky] introduced: "This is where I was before I came to this world, the sacred realm [Sanctuary of the Sky]. Only those who are qualified can become angels here."

"Under the protection of the Sanctuary of the Sky, the damage from battles by our Angel-Type monsters becomes 0. I activate the Spell Card Monster Reborn to Special Summon myself from the Graveyard, and then Summon the Statue of the Shining Barrier in Attack Position. As long as the Statue of the Shining Barrier exists, neither player can Special Summon monsters other than LIGHT monsters."

【Geradias, Messenger of the Sky】【ATK2100】

[Shining Barrier Statue] [ATK1000]

"Gogi?" "A monster with an attack power of 2100?"

Hearing his companion's voice, [Geradias] proudly patted his chest: "I am one of the few super-strong warriors recognized by [the Sanctuary of the Sky], [Geradias the Messenger of the Sky]. If I hadn't come to this world, I might even be an archangel by now."

"However, as a limitation of my power, the [Sanctuary of the Sky] must exist."

"Flip a card over, and my turn ends."

“Giga!” Although [Giga Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihao] seemed to be in a low-rational state, surprisingly its sharp claws were able to pull out the card without tearing it.

“Gaga, Gagigo!” [Gigalizard Yihao] said as he placed a card on the Duel Disk.

Although no one could understand what it was saying, its gestures—pointing to the "Shining Barrier Statue" next to "Geradias the Messenger of the Sky" and then to itself—made it clear what it meant.

【Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihou】 appeared on the field in Attack Position. As a price for the Triple Summon of 【Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihou】 (Level 5☆), 【Shining Barrier Statue】 was released as a tribute.

Seeing the [Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihao] appear beside her, [Wilderness Warrior] couldn't help but cover her face and sigh helplessly. [Shining Barrier Statue] had the ability to restrict the opponent's special summon attributes, yet the giant lizard had so easily dealt with it. That idiot probably chose to release it because it had the weakest attack power.

After [Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihao] appeared, it used its claws to hold two cards and inserted them into the Duel Disk. It then grabbed two orbs of light that appeared on its body and slapped them into its body. Two Equip Spell Cards, [Magnetic Ring] and [Shedding Skin Escape], also appeared behind it.

【Qilis·Demon Lizard Yihao】【ATK2450→ATK1950】

"Oh, although the attack power decreased by 500 points due to the effect of the [Magnetic Ring], it also forced the opponent to attack you. [Shedding Skin Escape] has the ability to be used once per turn without being destroyed in battle, and it can also increase the attack power by 300 points when it takes effect."

"Well done!"

With praise from [Sky Messenger - Gerardias], [Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihao] also ended its turn.

Now it was Hayato's turn to identify the person in the black robe, whom he still couldn't figure out. Although the black-robed man's voice sounded muffled, as if his head was inside a mask, making it difficult to determine his gender and age, Hayato guessed that he was probably some kind of warrior based on the armor on his wrist where he wore the Duel Disk.

"My turn, draw a card, and then I'll summon myself!"

The slap in the face came so suddenly. Just as he was about to enter the arena, the man in black robes abruptly revealed his true identity, grabbing his robes and tossing them upwards as he leaped onto the front stage, shouting loudly—

"The black battle suit, stained by shadows, envelops my strong body!"

"My keen sense of touch and excellent vision enable me to detect crises in time!"

"Unparalleled flight ability, bringing fear to my enemies!"

"Where there are giant monsters, there is the invincible G Team!"

"Shiny~~~Black!"

After a self-introduction brimming with adolescent angst, the man in black finally revealed his identity—

【G Team - Shiny Black】【4☆/Location】

[Insect Clan/Effect]

[2000/0]

However, just after [Shining Black] finished his "calling," [Jera's] voice came from the side: "Stop showing off! Hurry up and put on your cloak! [Wilderness Warrior] has passed out again!"

"Ah? Sorry, sorry!" Upon hearing this, [G Team - Shining Black], who was still posing, quickly picked up the cloak he had just thrown away and put it back on. The effect was quite good. At the same time that the tentacles on his head disappeared, [Wilderness Warrior] also regained consciousness.

"I was so scared! I just had a nightmare about a giant cockroach." Patting her well-developed chest, [Wilderness Warrior] had no idea that she had just fainted from fright.

Hayato, who was still wondering why [G Team - Shining Black] was wearing a black robe, finally understood. It turns out that [Wilderness Warrior], who looks like a carefree tomboy, is actually terrified of cockroaches.

"Ahem, anyway, my turn is over, it's your turn, stranger." [G Team - Shining Black] summoned himself and the other three "people" side by side, and then simply ended his turn because the back row was already full of cards.

[Four-person group: 4000LP, 5 cards in hand]

【Warrior of the Wilderness】(Dragon Slayer Sword)【ATK1800】

【Geradias, Messenger of the Sky】【ATK2100】

【Qilis·Demon Lizard Yihao】(Magnetic Ring) (Shedding Skin to Escape)【ATK1950】

【G Team - Shiny Black】【ATK2000】

[GaiK] X2

"Hmph, although we may not be strong individually, don't underestimate our will, you guy named Kobayashi Hayato." [G Team - Shining Black] said with his hands on his hips, "Our group of four is very powerful, you definitely won't be a match for us."

Because the four of them shamelessly chose to team up and take four consecutive actions, they now have four monsters with decent attack power gathered on their field. Among them, [Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihao] has gained the "Taunt" ability because of [Magnetic Ring], so it must be attacked, but it also has [Shedding Skin Escape] to escape destruction once.

There are two unknown face-down cards in the back row. If it were an ordinary duelist, they might find the current situation a bit tricky.

However, for Hayato, whose standards have always been very high, this situation is incredibly easy to solve.

While it may be somewhat cruel to destroy someone else's efforts, Hayato is indeed a cruel person.

"My turn, draw a card." Hayato drew a card and slammed it onto the Duel Disk without even looking at it. "Pay 800 Life Points, I activate the Spell Card, [Demon's Dressing Room]!"

"I flip 4 cards from my deck, Special Summon 3-star or lower Normal Monsters to my field, and then shuffle the rest of the cards back into my deck."

“In that case, I’ll activate the effect of [G Responding] in my hand,” [G Team - Shining Black] interjected. “This effect can only be activated when the opponent activates a Spell Card that includes an effect that Special Summons a monster. Special Summon this card from your hand.”

"Then, as long as the [Responding G] Special Summoned by this effect is in the Monster Zone, cards sent to the Graveyard are banished instead!"

[G, the one who accepted the challenge] [4 stars/location]

[Insect Clan/Effect]

[1400/1400]

A dark shadow covered by a black cloth appeared beside [Shining Black]. Two cross-shaped beams of light shone from the shadow, as if something was observing Hayato from within. Although it was another insect, perhaps due to the cover of the black cloth, this time [Wilderness Warrior] did not faint again.

"It's [G] that's challenging, just like my friend's troublesome effect." Hayato casually remarked, shrugging indifferently. "Luckily, I'm not using a graveyard deck this time. Well then, let's deal with the effect of [Demon's Dressing Room]."

[Hayato: 4000→3200LP]

As he spoke, Hayato drew the top four cards of his deck and displayed them directly: "Even without looking, I can easily smell the unique aura of weakness that only trash can have on these three guys. You guys can hide among them: [Disruption Black], [Disruption Green], and [Disruption Yellow]!"

"You guessed right!" "But calling us trash?" "That's so unfair!"

Among the cards Hayato displayed, the three brothers of the [Disruption] card were prominently featured, while the fourth card was the spell card [Disruption Magic Modification].

Hayato put the "Disruptor Modified" card back into his deck and let the Duel Disk shuffle automatically. He then placed the three "Disruptor" cards on the Duel Disk: "The three monsters, 'Disruptor Yellow,' 'Disruptor Black,' and 'Disruptor Green,' are all Level 2 LIGHT monsters. I Special Summon them to my field in Attack Position!"

As Hayato placed his card on the duel disk, the figures of [Disruption Yellow] and several others appeared.

【Disruption·Yellow】【ATK0】

【Disruption·Green】【ATK0】

【Disruption·Black】【ATK0】

"Hmm?" "A monster with 0 attack power?" "Gagi?" "A lowly monster."

"They actually used a low-level monster with 0 attack power to express their contempt for us? That's incredibly humiliating!" [G Team - Shining Black] exclaimed excitedly, "Onore Kobayashi Hayato!"

"Huh?" Hayato was completely taken aback by [Shining Black]'s insightful thinking. "They're not just some weakling monsters—"

"Ani Gei~"

【Disruption·Yellow】The three brothers looked at Hayato with surprise, their eyes full of expectation.

However, Hayato then added the second half of his sentence: "—They are garbage monsters."

"Isn't that exactly the same?!" X3

"[Disruption]" the three brothers complained.

"No, compared to the trash, [Disruption Yellow] and the like are obviously worth recycling, okay? Besides, I spent a full 800 basic points to summon you."

Because of the effect of [G's Challenge], Hayato put [Demon's Dressing Room] into his pocket and banished it, then drew another card from his hand: "I activate the Spell Card [Harpie's Feather Duster], destroying all Spell/Trap Cards on my opponent's field!"

"Hmph! I won't let you succeed!" The one who spoke was [Geradias, Messenger of the Sky]. He took out the card he had placed on the back field. "Open the face-down card and counter the trap [Divine Punishment]! This can only be activated when [Sanctuary of the Sky] is on the field, or when a monster's effect, Spell Card, or Trap Card is activated. Negate that activation and destroy it!"

Before the hurricane stirred up by the feather duster could take shape, as [Jera] opened its cover card, the castle in the distance of [Sky Sanctuary] suddenly released a burst of lightning filled with destructive energy that shot into the sky, transforming into a lightning strike that enveloped the feather duster and instantly destroyed it.

Counter Trap is a high-speed card, so Hayato couldn't activate any cards to counterattack. He watched as [Harpie's Feather Duster] and [Divine Punishment] were banished due to the effect of [G of Response], while his opponent still had a face-down card in their back row.

After hesitating for a moment, 【Wilderness Warrior】 also opened her card: "And here's my face-down card, the Continuous Trap Card 【Summoning Limit - Raging Monster】, which changes to Attack Position when a monster is Special Summoned, and requires it to attack if it can attack."

"Your [Disruption] monsters are all monsters with 0 attack power. They must attack and can only attack [Divergent Lizard - Demon Lizard Yihao] equipped with [Magnetic Ring]. Its attack power is 1950. You're going to lose this turn!"

"Hmph, Sorewadoka na." Hayato chuckled, drawing a card. "I told you, trash monsters have value for recycling. Let me show you the sublime power of [Disruption]!"

"The Spell Card 【Disruptive Triangle Hurricane!!】: When 【Disruptive Yellow】, 【Disruptive Black】, and 【Disruptive Green】 are all face-up on my field, destroy all cards on your opponent's field!"

After luring the opponent out of their trap with [Harpie's Feather Duster], Hayato unleashed his true killing move, a three-colored hurricane forming amidst the grim expressions of [Shining Black] and the other "people".