Want to play cards? I have a great deck!

"That's exactly what I was thinking. But before that, let's get our revenge back from you."

As he spoke, Akabane Ryo shifted his gaze from the girl to the boy next to her.

"what?"

You Xi was stunned. Why are you looking at me?

"Hahaha! Yuki, don't you know yet?"

Harutora laughed and explained, "After the video of your special recruitment exam went viral, many people in the academy were very angry. They said that you brought shame to the academy, which is why we had a friendly match."

"Ah! I see, that's what's going on."

After hearing what Chunhu said, Xingye Wu finally realized why things went so smoothly this time.

It turns out the source is here!

"Well, it doesn't matter what those guys up there think." Feiyu picked his ear with a bored look on his face. "Anyway, what we have to do is just a duel, and we are only interested in the strength of our opponents. This is why we are willing to accept the mission. So how about getting to the point quickly? Are you ready to continue chatting and reminiscing like this?"

"That's right. It's not a good idea to keep talking at the school gate."

As the captain of Kiyosumi's team, Izayoi Yuki nodded, turned around first, walked towards the school and said, "Then please follow me."

……

"Oh! This is the Duel Club where You Xi is staying! Not bad, not bad, doesn't it look great? I really like the atmosphere here!"

The venue changed and we arrived at the duel club.

With his strong arms folded in front of his chest, Kido Harutora stared with his eyes as big as copper bells, looked around in surprise, and revealed a satisfied expression.

On the way, You Xi and others had already exchanged their names with Chen Guang, and Chun Hu finally stopped calling You Xi by a nickname.

"Yeah, it's pretty good. You can see the ambition of the person who built this place."

Even Feiyu, who was a bit picky, had to admit that the facilities here were very good.

Although it was not as good as their school which replaced new equipment every year, it was not worse than the average duel club. A duel did not require much else. The most important and basic thing was to have an environment that made the duelists happy and in good condition.

"Now let's finalize the format for the friendly match."

There was no one else in the duel club. Izayoi Yuki, who had obviously entered the game state, had no interest in talking nonsense. She asked the people from Chen Guang directly, "Do you have any ideas?"

"Just follow the preliminaries of the Star Cup, okay?"

Akabane Ryo said: "Both sides should decide their respective battle orders, and each will face the enemy in the order of forward, center, and general. The one who wins two games first will win today's friendly match."

The Xingchen Cup preliminaries adopted a team competition system, but it was not a relay race like in general team competitions, but a one-on-one competition that tested individual qualities more. No matter how strong the previous person was, it would not affect the next person's victory or defeat.

This eliminates the possibility of some schools relying on one unparalleled strong person to advance.

In order to win, everyone must have a certain level of dueling ability.

Using this competition system for the duel means that today's friendly match will be a preview of the future Star Cup preliminaries.

"no problem."

Of course, Izayoi Yuki and Yuki had no reason to refuse this.

Therefore, the two teams separated themselves by a certain distance, discussed within the team for a while and rested to adjust their conditions, and then exchanged the pieces of paper with the battle list written on them to each other.

And the one sent as the vanguard -

"Hahaha! I'm the first one!"

Kido Harutora jumped into the duel arena without hesitation, looking expectantly at the blonde girl opposite him.

"It's a shame that I can't play against Youxi again, but since you're Youxi's teammate, you should be strong, right?"

"That's right. I'm very strong."

Xing Yewu, who had already finished warming up, activated her duel disk with a whoosh and said with a smile: "I have been looking forward to this competition for a long time. Let's have a pleasant duel--"

"Duel!!"

[Star Leaf Dance LP: 8000]

【Kirouto Harutora LP: 8000】

Amid the overlapping shouts of Xingye Wu and Chunhu, the friendly match between the Qingcheng High School Duel Club and the Chenguang Duel Academy's regular team officially kicked off.

First it was the girl's turn.

"My first attack is to summon Harpy Perfumer in Attack Position."

Xingye Wu slapped a card onto the duel disk, and a royal sister with purple-pink hair suddenly appeared on the sunlit ground, with a faint fragrance lingering around her body.

"Hawk Perfumer, ATK: 1400"

“When ‘Harpy Perfumer’ is successfully Normal Summoned or Special Summoned, you can add 1 Magic or Trap Card with the name of ‘Harpy Sisters’ from your Deck to your hand. I choose ‘Kaleidoscope - Magnificent Clone -’ and immediately activate it. Target ‘Perfumer’ with the name ‘Harpy’, and Special Summon ‘Harpy 1’ from your Deck.”

「Harpie 1, ATK: 1300」

The first "Harpie" that evolved from the original Mortal Bone appeared in a magic mirror. This scene made Harutora's eyes light up, and he said in anticipation: "Oh! There are two 1-star monsters on the field. Is it time for an Xyz Summon next?"

"What a pity, I got the answer wrong. Next is this. Magic card: "Wings of Gratitude" is activated."

"If you have 2 or more Bird-Type monsters on the field, and those monsters have different original card names, pay 600 LP, and I draw 2 cards from my deck. Then, cast Field Magic: "Divine Wind of the Valley of Mist"!"

[Star Leaf Dance LP: 8000 → 7400]

After opening the Greed exclusive to the Bird and Beast Clan, the side slot of Xing Yewu's duel disk was opened, and a magic card was placed in it with two fingers pinched between them. Suddenly, a cool breeze blew across the venue.

"Once per turn, when a WIND monster returns to my hand, Special Summon 1 Level 1 or lower WIND monster from my deck. Activate the effect of "Ally Next-Gen Birdman" from your hand, return 1 face-up monster you control to your hand, and Special Summon this card."

"Allied? Next-generation Birdman, Level 3/Dark/Mechanical/Adjustment" "ATK: 1400/DEF: 400"

A whirlwind blew, and the "Hawkie Perfumer" turned into a card and returned to Xing Yewu's hand. Then, with the sound of a mechanical engine operating, a bird-man-shaped mechanical life form flew down.

"Adjusting a monster?" Harutora suddenly realized, "So that's it, it's not an Xyz Summon, but a Synchro Summon?"

“I got half of it right this time.”

Xingye Wu continued: "Because "Perfumer" has returned to the hand, the effect of "Divine Wind of the Valley of Mist" is activated! Special Summon "Hawkward Psychic" from the deck, activate the effect of "Psychic", discard 1 "Hawk" card, and Special Summon "Hawkward Prophet" from the deck in Defense Position."

It was like the scene of the duel between Youxi and Xingye Wu was reproduced. As the battle unfolded, it was discovered that there were already four monsters in front of the girl.

Then, a synchronized light flashed.

"I used 3* Next-Gen Birdman to level up 4* Harpy Prophet."

3★+4★=7★!

"The sacred light of protection now merges with each other to become eternal life! Synchro Summoning -

Be born, "Ancient Fairy Dragon"! ! "

The emerald star-adjusting ring enveloped the "Eagle Prophet", analyzing the corresponding stars from it, and then the blazing white lightning penetrated the tunnel constructed by the star-adjusting ring.

What emerged from it was an extremely beautiful dragon.

The butterfly-like wings and slender blue body seemed to have walked out of a fairy tale. Countless points of light fell from the butterfly wings, which were both sacred and dreamy.

"Ancient Fairy Dragon, Level 7/Light/Dragon/Synchronize" "ATK: 2100/DEF: 3000"

"Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters"

"What a beautiful monster."

Feiyu raised his eyebrows and said, "But it seems that there is more to it than just being beautiful."

"Hehe, of course. This kid is very powerful. Activate the ① effect of "Ancient Fairy Dragon". Once per turn, Special Summon 1 Level 1 or lower monster from your hand. During the turn this effect is activated, I cannot enter the Battle Phase."

Xing Ye Wu took the card with the graceful movements she had learned from stage performances and said, "Come on, "Holy Bird Crane"!"

"Holy Crane, Level 4/Light/Bird Beast" "ATK: 1600/DEF: 400"

The "Ancient Fairy Dragon" raised its head and let out a roar, releasing a ball of light. In the light, a white red-crowned crane spread its wings leisurely.

"When "Holy Bird" is Special Summoned, draw 1 card from your deck. Then activate the effect of "Ancient Fairy Dragon" (1), also once per turn, destroy 1 Field Magic on your side of the field, and restore 1 Life Points. After that, add a Field Magic with a different card name from your deck to your hand.

I destroyed the "Divine Wind of Kasumigasena" and retrieved the "Summoning Breaker."

[Star Leaf Dance LP: 7400 → 8400]

"Summon Circuit Breaker?"

Harutora blinked when he heard that and recalled, "I remember the effect of that magic card was... Summon? Flip Summon? Special Summon three times in total and it will become the end phase of that turn?"

"correct answer."

Xing Ye Wu smiled and said, "Whether it's Synchro, Xyz, or Link, except for Fusion, which can be performed manually, the rest all rely on a lot of preparation beforehand. In this case, even for the simplest Xyz Summon, you can't do anything the moment the monster is summoned."

Judging from various survey data and Youxi's personal experience, the "Heroic Challenger" used by Kido Harutora is very dependent on combat and is a typical kitchen knife deck.

If a monster enters EP as soon as it is summoned, it is equivalent to sealing off its best fighting style.

In contrast, Xingye Wu can use the "Ancient Fairy Dragon" to destroy the "Summoning Circuit Breaker" at any time to remove the restrictions. At this moment, the initiative of the duel is already in the hands of the girl.

"However, Summon Breaker can only be activated during Main Phase 1. As long as Harutora skips the Battle Phase, there will be no restrictions when Main Phase 2 is launched."

Feiyu quickly saw through the weakness of this field magic. As a member of the Duel Academy's school team, his knowledge of cards was not inferior to that of Izayoi Yuki and the others.

In all aspects, the "Summoning Circuit Breaker" is still much weaker than the "Summoning Limiter" of the same type, so it is not to be feared.

"Let's finish the game first. At worst, we can just wait until the next round to compete again."

"Well, generally speaking it is more appropriate to do so."

Yuxi also agreed with Feiyu's opinion. If there was no card like "Whirlwind", he would do the same if he were in Harutora's shoes.

"but……"

You Xi recalled the duel with Xing Ye Wu in the church.

"I'm afraid Miss Xingye's formation will not be satisfied with just this level. The next one to appear will probably be that guy."

Under You Xiguo's indifferent gaze, Xing Yewu took out a card from her extra deck.

"Set a card, activate [Summon Limiter], and use this monster to end this turn. I use two Level 1 monsters, [Sacred Bird] and [Harpie 1], as materials to build a Light Network!"

A gorgeous nebula vortex unfolded on the earth, one gold and one green. Two rays of light transformed from the souls of monsters flew into it, and a dazzling number appeared in the strong light bursting from the vortex.

"Put aside your burdens and enjoy a sweet dream in the deep night! Xyz Summon! Rank 4 -

"No. 41"! "Mud Sleeping Monster Sleeping Tapir"! ! "

Volume 61: Chapter Adjustment is not such an inconvenient thing

"No. 41 Mud Sleeping Monster Sleeping Tapir, Rank 4/Earth/Devil/Xyz" "ATK: 2100/DEF: 2000"

「4-star monster x2」

The light of the Ultra Summoning faded away, and what appeared before everyone was a gigantic dream-eating tapir.

The number "41" is written on its chest, symbolizing its identity as "No.". It lies on its card hugging a pillow and holding a wine bottle in its hand. Its snot bubbles grow bigger and smaller with its breathing, and it looks like it is sleeping soundly.

"It's actually "No."?!"

Feiyu and Akabane Ryo both widened their eyes slightly, a little surprised at the monster summoned by Xingye Wu.

"I didn't expect to see a card like this here... Hey, hey, is it really okay to reveal this to us?"

Feiyu asked Youxi and the other person who were watching the fight on the other side of the duel arena.

You know, intelligence is also an important part in a duel. Knowing whether a person has a card in his hand can sometimes have a huge impact on the outcome of the battle.

"It doesn't matter."

Izayoi Yuki remained calm and said, "Anyway, as the competition progresses, the information about the cards will be revealed. It doesn't really make much difference if it's revealed earlier or later. If we can't even overcome this difficulty, let alone our opponents on a bigger stage."

"Also, the Duelist's decks change every day, so the current information will be obsolete. If you want to accept everything, then just accept it."

"Wow, you are quite confident. Then we'll see who has the last laugh."