Gasps swept through the stands.
Three High-Level Monsters with effects had been traded for one big vanilla monster without any special effects.
In a real competitive duel, that move would have amounted to crippling yourself, but to the Paradox Brothers, this was an unrivaled symbol of power!
"Three thousand seven hundred and fifty attack points!"
Mei planted both hands on his hips and shouted smugly at Syrus, "Scared out of your wits, brat? As long as our Gate Guardian stands here, you won't get a single inch past our defenses!"
Jaden's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together. "Whoa! What a cool monster! Syrus, next, let's work together and..."
"Heh... hahahaha!"
Before Jaden could finish, a low, twitchy laugh filled with malice abruptly cut him off.
Jaden froze for a moment, then turned to look beside him.
The one laughing was none other than Syrus Truesdale, who was normally so timid and could only duck his head and cry, "Help me, bro!" whenever anything happened.
Now, Syrus's bangs hung over his forehead, shadows concealing half his face, while extreme excitement slightly contorted his features.
"Syrus...?"
Even someone as oblivious as Jaden sensed something was wrong and instinctively reached out to pat Syrus on the shoulder.
Syrus Truesdale abruptly twisted aside, avoiding Jaden's hand.
He raised his head, a chilling dark gleam in his eyes, his mouth stretched into an ear-to-ear grin.
"Prove it... I have to prove myself!"
Syrus stared at the arrogant Paradox Brothers across from him, his voice as shrill as scraping sandpaper. "That Yūki... he could crush you like stray dogs all by himself! Why can't I?!"
"Syrus, what are you talking about? We're partners!"
Jaden hurriedly spoke up.
"Partners? Don't make me laugh, bro!"
Syrus violently swung his arm, shaking Jaden off, and the