He had long heard that people in the gambling industry would open bets on the number of rounds in a duel when there was no suspense about the outcome. For example, in Dark's previous duel against Roentgen, plenty of people had surely done their research and bet on one round or one to three rounds, then made a killing.
The expressions of both duelists tightened slightly as they immediately focused on the duel.
Once all five cards were in hand, they quickly began considering their tactics.
Dark looked at his hand.
"Beep—"
With the referee's whistle, the duel finally entered the Preparation Phase.
A 30-second countdown then appeared behind the Preparation Phase.
Greed 3
Bliss 3: Moon
Sickle-Cutting Dagger
Applin
Meowth
Since Trash Slime had been sent out first in the previous duel, it would not do to play favorites this time.
Once the thirty-second countdown ended, Dark immediately began his summon. "In the name of Dark Demon, it's decided—you, Applin!"
"Two Magic Spirit Cards, two Great Sin Cards, and one Equipment Card. The combination is fine."
"Since his opponent is Pistan, there isn't much difference between opening with Applin or opening with Meowth."
Moreover, they had never seen Applin before and knew nothing about this one-star Magic Spirit making its debut, leaving their minds full of question marks.
However, Pistan on the Blue Duelist Platform did not relax in the slightest. He knew very well that Dark was not the sort to act without purpose. Even if the Magic Spirit he summoned first was an innocent little baby, it could turn into a terrifying evil dragon in his hands the next moment!
Thus, he put even more effort into it.
Three seconds later, a bright red apple descended from the sky and landed atop the Red Magic Guidance Ball.