Even a Straight Hook Gets a Bite?

"Turadin's Direct Attack!"

As the oncoming blast bore down on him, Kira had yet to say anything when Eye began shouting beside him.

"This guy opened with a finishing formation right away? Isn't that a bit fierce?"

But before Eye could finish, a silver-haired mage smacked him on the forehead with her staff.

Silent Magician glared at him with an unfriendly expression, clearly saying, Quiet down. Don't embarrass our Master by acting like such a country bumpkin.

Big Eye teared up. "Big Sis is so mean."

"Activating my Set Card, the Trap Card 'Parting Ways,'" Kira said. "During the opponent's Battle Phase, discard one Spell Card from my hand. The Battle Phase is forcibly ended, and the effects of all monsters on the Field are negated until the End Turn."

Kira sent a card from his hand to the Graveyard. A transparent golden barrier abruptly formed, and Turadin's full-force strike slammed into that layer of golden light without causing so much as a ripple.

The Battle Phase was forcibly ended, and both Duel Disks simultaneously displayed "Main Phase 2."

"Also, the Spell Card just Sent to Graveyard was 'Card of Compensation,'" Kira said unhurriedly. "When this card is Sent to Graveyard, I can draw two cards from my Deck."

Kira drew two cards.

"Don't be in such a hurry." Kira smiled. "What fun would it be if this ended so quickly? Play with me a little longer."

Masumi Momono clicked his tongue.

"End Turn."

"Then it's My Turn. Draw." Kira revealed a card from his hand. "I activate the Spell Card 'Graceful Charity.' Draw three cards from my Deck, then discard two cards from my hand."

He glanced at his newly drawn cards, then looked at the opposing Field with a smile.

"Turadin, that's the card that once fought the