The First Time I'd Seen Someone Cooperate So Well

Dust Protection Barrier—Power of Dust!

A derivative trap of Mirror Force. In an instant, sand and stones flew across the field. Golden dust formed a storm, gathering into something like Mirror Force's Reflection Barrier, except it was constructed from a swirling vortex of dust.

It did not destroy anything, but instead covered the opponent's entire Field.

But rather than panicking after stepping into such a deadly trap, Kuroda Hayato merely curled his lips into a knowing smile.

Heh, just as expected. He knew there was a trap.

"Activate my Set Card, the Trap Card 'Trap Jammer'!"

Kuroda Hayato shouted.

"For this turn, every Trap on the Field except this card becomes invalid!"

A specialized counter-trap. The moment it activated, an invisible force enveloped the entire Field, as though creating a domain that prohibited traps. The vortex of yellow sand immediately collapsed and shattered beneath the blow.

"Ha ha ha! Did you think I didn't know about your preference for traps?" Kuroda Hayato laughed. "This is precisely the best way to deal with you, Duel King!

"Without traps, your combat strength will be greatly reduced!

"Inzektor—Carapace Core, continue the attack!"

Kira's Set Monster flipped face-up. It was a bespectacled young woman holding a book. Seeing the attack coming, she hurriedly raised the book before herself to block it, but it was futile. The Inzektor brutally tore through the book and slammed her to the ground. She let out a muffled groan as her projected image shattered.

Scholar Spirit, DEF 1500

"The monster you just destroyed was 'Scholar Spirit,'" Kira said. "When this card is Sent to Graveyard, I draw one card from my Deck."

"But now your Field is completely empty!" Kuroda Hayato shouted. "And my Inzektors' full assault is still waiting!"

"Don't be so hasty. I activate my