"The duration of all the above phases can be shortened through the mutual will of both duelists."
"However, once 'Preparation Phase 2' begins, only thirty seconds remain on the countdown."
"As in past duels, duelists must draw their cards and complete their initial tactical deployment within those thirty seconds."
"Once the thirty seconds are up, it will automatically enter 'Battle Phase 1.'"
"Now, Dark Demon and Gatling will officially demonstrate how to duel under the new rules."
The words "Preparation Phase 1" appeared above the two Magic Spirits, positioned beneath the countdown.
Immediately afterward, once Dark and Professor Gatling confirmed that both decks had been shuffled, they directly skipped "Preparation Phase 1" and swiftly entered "Preparation Phase 2."
Just as Dark was about to draw, he discovered that the Duel Disk system had reacted to the change in phase.
After a slight pause, five Magitech Cards flew automatically from the deck in succession. They circled once in the air before landing in the hand zone.
With a thought, he made a slight movement with the left hand wearing the Duel Disk, injecting magic power into it.
The faces of the five cards lying face-down in the hand zone were immediately projected before him.
Dark withdrew his hand, an indescribable sense of discomfort rising within him.
Although "automatic card drawing" was an extremely convenient new module, duelists encountering it for the first time would inevitably find it somewhat unfamiliar.
"Free your fingers. Control it with magic power!"
He glanced sideways, and the five Magitech Cards in the hand zone changed from face-down to upright under his control.
Then... he simply flipped them all over.
With the cards displayed face-up in the hand zone, they became much easier to accept.
Unless special means were used, the naked eye could not see through