Chapter 48
Three Linked Chains, The Vanished Cemetery

“It’s a new hero…!”

“Masked Hero, Dark Claw, he looks so cool!”

“I wonder what kind of special effect this hero has.”

“Since it’s a Dark attribute monster, it should be related to attack power, right?”

“Well, I think with Judai’s deck, this hero won’t be that simple.”

Below the Duel Stage.

The students were discussing enthusiastically, debating about Dark Claw’s effect.

But they hadn’t noticed.

From the half-open door of the gymnasium, a figure slowly walked in.

“Is this the place? Oh, the duel has already started.”

Wearing a sharp silver suit, the young man with short gray hair looked at the duel unfolding on the stage with interest.

If Judai had turned his attention to the door, he would have recognized this person’s identity.

Ed Phoenix.

And he was also Judai’s rival in this Duel Tournament.

“So he’s Judai? He looks much younger than I expected.”

Ed leaned against the door, a faint gleam in his eyes.

But…why did the Sovereign have such a strong sense of vigilance towards a young man like this?

Making him come to observe the duel before the start of the tournament.

Sovereign…what are your true intentions.

“Masked Hero…Dark Claw.”

Seeing the monster on Judai’s field, Ryo Marufuji’s expression revealed a hint of surprise.

But he quickly regained his composure and began to ponder countermeasures.

“Even though I don’t know what effect Judai’s monster has.”

“But it’s highly likely that there’s a [Royal Decree] trap in his back row, a card that can seal fusions.”

“His duels usually involve restricting the opponent’s field expansion to disrupt their plans.”

Meaning…

“My turn, draw!”

He drew a card from the top of his deck.

After seeing the words on the card, Ryo Marufuji’s eyes narrowed.

“I activate the magic card, Fusion!”

Ryo Marufuji spread his hand, and the effect of the [Fusion] magic card began to rise from his field.

A colorful vortex began to gather in the sky.

A Fusion on the first turn?

Judai didn’t hesitate to open his face-down card: “I activate the continuous trap card, [Royal Decree]!”

“As long as this card remains on the field, the effects of all magic cards are negated!”

If this were the case, Ryo Marufuji’s Fusion would be negated by [Royal Decree]’s effect…

“I activate the Spell Speed Spell, [Dust Tornado]!” Ryo Marufuji seemed to have anticipated this move.

“This card can target one spell or trap card on the field, and destroy that card!”

“Since it’s a Spell Speed Spell, it can activate after the trap card’s chain has been established!” A student said from below the stage.

A strong dust tornado swept out from the card.

Instantly shattering the trap card rising from Judai’s field.

“The [Royal Decree] is destroyed, meaning the [Fusion] magic card can pass the chain?”

“Yes, because for the [Royal Decree] to activate its effect, it has to be on the field in the Spell & Trap zone!”

“According to chain rules, the last card played goes first, so the Dust Tornado card can destroy the Royal Decree!”

“If Caesar used Dust Tornado first, it would have been negated by the [Royal Decree]!”

“In other words, Caesar used the [Fusion] to lure out Judai’s [Royal Decree] and then used Dust Tornado to counter it?”

“So impressive! He truly is the genius of the third year!”

Everyone exclaimed in awe.

It seems that Caesar has already come to understand Judai’s deck quite well!

As the Fusion magic card was activated, two silver electronic dragon figures appeared within the vortex on the field.

“I fuse my two [Cyber Dragons]!”

“Fusion Summon! [Cyber Chimera Dragon]!”

A bright flash of electricity.

The silver double-headed Cyber Dragon appeared on Ryo Marufuji’s field.

“Cyber Chimera Dragon”

“Level: 5”

“Attack: 2100, Defense: 1600”

Cyber Dragon…has it come?

Judai’s expression became slightly grave.

“Cyber Chimera Dragon, when this card is Fusion Summoned, you can activate its effect, targeting up to the number of Fusion Materials used for this monster’s Summon.”

“Destroy spell or trap cards!”

Ryo Marufuji tightened his fist and shouted loudly.

“What? Destroy Spell and Trap cards based on the number of Fusion Materials?”

“Since Caesar used two Cyber Dragons as Fusion Materials, does that mean he can destroy two Spell or Trap cards?”

“Judai only has Dark Claw on his field and two face-downs, which means…”

Could he really dismantle all of Judai’s traps?

Everyone was shocked.

If he truly could do that, he would be the first person since Judai’s entrance to dismantle Judai’s back row completely!

“As expected of Caesar, his card usage is truly masterful.”

“But that’s as far as you go!”

Judai chuckled and immediately revealed his face-down trap card.

“I activate the trap card, [Insect Barrier]! ”

As the words left his lips.

The light in the duel arena suddenly dimmed.

In the eyes of everyone, the Cyber Chimera Dragon, which had just appeared on Ryo Marufuji’s field, was entangled by countless spider webs.

“Hehehe.”

The sweet voice of a girl rang out in everyone’s ears.

It was like a bewitching demon, attracting everyone involuntarily.

Insect Queen!

The girl’s face gradually became clear.

And as the girl’s face became clear, Cyber Chimera Dragon’s body was wrapped tighter and tighter by the spiderwebs, gradually starting to fall apart!

“What?” Seeing the Cyber Chimera Dragon gradually disintegrating before his eyes, Ryo Marufuji’s face showed a hint of astonishment.

“Insect Barrier, during your opponent’s turn, when a monster is Special Summoned, you can activate this card.”

“Negate the effects of that monster, and destroy that monster!”

A triumphant smile bloomed on Judai’s face.

It’s true.

It’s not easy for Ryo Marufuji to crack his [Royal Decree].

But don’t worry.

A villain has no limit to his villainy!

“…”

Ryo Marufuji fell silent.

But soon, he suddenly realized something.

“Wait, my graveyard…”

He suddenly noticed.

The two [Cyber Dragons], one [Fusion], one [Dust Tornado], and one [Cyber Chimera Dragon] that should have been in his graveyard, had all miraculously disappeared!

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