The entire Cyberse world seemed to be getting erased, converted bit by bit from its edges inward.
Inside subspace, all the data streamed frantically into Little Black's body.
Nearby, Yusaku, clad in a skintight suit, put away his Hoverboard and faced Li Tetsuhiro from a distance.
The atmosphere was tense. Although Tetsuhiro admired his opponent somewhat, their allegiances differed, and he was bound by the rules. One of them had to win.
On the left side opposite him, Yusaku Fujiki stood tall, his dark blue eyes sharp as blades, resolute and confident.
Between them, Little Black looked flustered. "I'm sorry, Master. I did everything I could to stop it, but that mysterious force was too powerful. It finally affected the system's programming."
"Hmph. Looks like fate is on my side. Just wait until I beat you." Yusaku's lips curled slightly, his mood brightening.
"It's fine, Little Black. I'll be generous and play with him." Tetsuhiro gently reassured Little Black, then turned to Yusaku. "Is that so? I hope you can keep that positive attitude."
He stopped trading barbs and began choosing his cards in earnest.
He discovered that among his many Decks, cards from the past were usable, but many cards from the future weren't!
These included the Seven Roads Magician and Galaxyship Forgetter Dragon · Calamity Ark he had just obtained.
Still, that hardly posed a challenge. Using them would have been ideal, but he had other fun Decks if he couldn't.
Time ticked away...
Countdown: 5...4...3...2...1...0!
Tetsuhiro finally finished choosing. The projection shut off, and his Deck automatically slotted into his Duel Disk.
Tetsuhiro beamed. "Let's have a duel full of smiles. DUEL!"
Both players drew five cards at the same time.
[Li Tetsuhiro LP: 4000] [Yusaku Fujiki (Playmaker) LP: 4000]
Glowing Life Point gauges unfolded