"The card I will set from the graveyard onto the field is the Trap Card 'Mirror Force'!"
The cleanup of the backfield by the Light of Destruction triggered a chain reaction, and the renowned "Mirror Force" was set in Judai's backfield, like an invisible wall.
"And the Trap card set by this effect can be activated this turn!"
Judai chuckled, wiping his nose.
Having been taught by the teacher for so long, he's got some insights on this trap!
"Wow, this kid can really do it!" An audience member quickly expressed admiration for Judai's strategy.
"No wonder in such a critical duel, the Duel King would bring him along. This kid probably ranks among the top even in professional leagues, right?"
The academy mates watching the match were also quick to show their admiration.
"Beautiful!" Asuka said, "With 'Mirror Force,' the opponent can't just attack recklessly now!"
"Hmph, having this level of skill is expected." Manjome commented.
But unlike others, the Light of Destruction, being the person involved, didn't seem too concerned and only said calmly, "Enter the Battle Phase."
"Huh?" Judai was taken aback.
Similar to him, most of the spectators were equally surprised.
"Is this guy seriously planning to attack!?"
"Maybe aliens don't understand the power of 'Mirror Force'?"
"Ha, that would make the win too easy..."
Yet, Light of Destruction was indeed so calm and proceeded: "'Kozmo Forerunner', attack 'Elemental Hero Grand Neos'!"
Forerunner's weapon systems fully activated, laser cannons firing at full power, cosmic missiles and intense light beams firing in volleys!
"Then, activate the Set Card!"
Though unsure of the opponent's strategy, since they attacked, Judai of course had no reason to hold back.
"Trap Card 'Mirror Force'! When the opponent declares an attack, destroy all attack-position monsters on the opponent's field!"
Judai paused for a moment, raising his voice to add, "Although 'Forerunner' cannot be a target of effects, this is a non-targeting full-field effect, so it must also be destroyed!"
A hemispherical transparent shield appeared, the spaceship's heavy laser guns continually struck that shield, prompting a strong reflection. The dazzling blue radiance fiercely rebounded, surging back like vast ocean waves, engulfing everything on the opponent's field.
The massive warship "Forerunner" and spacecraft "Sliprider" were both blasted into fragments under that power's backlash.
"We did it!" Judai's eyes lit up.
But before he had much time to celebrate, the Light of Destruction continued, "Effect of 'Kozmo Sliprider', when this card is destroyed by battle or effect and sent to the graveyard, banish this card from the game to special summon a level four or lower 'Kozmo' monster from the deck."
He drew a card that popped out from the deck.
"I special summon level two monster, 'Kozmo Strawman'."
Out came a lean, thin robot, seemingly fragile enough to be blown apart by a gust of wind.
[Kozmo Strawman, ATK 500]
"Then there's the effect of 'Kozmo Forerunner'. When destroyed by battle or effect and sent to the graveyard, banish this card from the game to special summon a level six or lower 'Kozmo' monster from the deck."
He drew another card from the deck.
"Special summon another 'Kozmo Dark Eclipser'!"
[Kozmo Dark Eclipser, ATK 2200]
"Huh?" Judai was shocked, "Even if destroyed, you can instantly summon a new monster?"
"Don't panic." Yubel said, "Even so, 'Mirror Force' isn't useless. It seems his 'Kozmo' monsters can only summon lower-level monsters when destroyed.
Thanks to that, the newly appeared two monsters aren't enough to rival 'Grand Neos'."
"I... I see..."
But before Judai could relax, the Light of Destruction spoke again, "'Kozmo Strawman', activate effect. Banish this card from the game to special summon a level three or higher 'Kozmo' from the hand.
This effect can also be activated during the opponent's turn or the Battle Phase."
"What?" Judai exclaimed, "Does that mean you can keep summoning..."
"Banish 'Strawman' from the game." The Light of Destruction raised his voice, lifting a card high, "Special summon from the hand—
——Kozmo Dark Destroyer!!!"
The card was slapped onto the Duel Disc, releasing destructive energy, erupting toward the sky.
But nothing appeared.
Moments later, someone pointed to a spot in the sky with a surprised cry, "Over there!"
The space seemed slightly distorted, and a massive spacecraft emerged from the invisible field, gradually revealing its fierce and arrogant outlines to everyone.
It was a white spaceship with a circular cabin, shaped like a curved giant blade.
The name alone made it obvious that this ship was indeed the "Dark Destroyer," also known as the "Sith Infiltrator" from the Star Wars series.
[Kozmo Dark Destroyer, ATK 3000]
"'Dark Destroyer' can destroy one monster on the field upon a successful summon or special summon." Light of Destruction said coldly, pointing, "Destroy 'Elemental Hero Grand Neos'!"
Scarlet laser beams shot out from the sides of the wings, slicing through Neos's robust armor, instantly shattering it to bits!
Judai raised an arm to shield from the impact, "Neos..."
"And now, still during the Battle Phase," the Light of Destruction stated coldly, "the battle continues. 'Dark Destroyer', direct attack."
The massive warship emitted a buzzing startup sound, and a thick, red-hot laser roared forth!
But Judai still had one last defense!
"Discard 'Kuriboh' from the hand!" Judai rapidly revealed his hand card, "Make the battle damage 0!"
"Useless." The Light of Destruction's voice remained calm, "'Kozmo Dark Eclipser's' effect, once per turn, pay 1000 Life Points to negate and destroy an effect from a monster other than this card."
[Light of Destruction, LP 7500 → LP 6500]
"Ah, trouble, Eclipser's effect..." Judai's face slightly changed.
This time, even the invincible Kuriboh was powerless. The fluffy little guy leaped out onto the field, only for 'Dark Eclipser's' light saber to flick, a purple gleam shone, dispersing Kuriboh with a single blow.
"Continue the attack." Light of Destruction said, "Dark Destroyer, Dark Eclipser, both direct attack!"
Two direct attack rounds!
The ship's beams bombarded and swept through the field where Judai and Youyu stood, lightsaber slashing, the searing pain felt as if internal organs were melting!
[Youyu & Judai, LP 8000 → LP 5000→ LP 2800]
Youyu was only hit by the aftermath, quickly withstanding the impact, turning to Judai, "Judai, are you okay?"
"Still... still okay." Judai took a deep breath, "Sorry, teacher. Our Life Points just got halved..."
Before even reaching Youyu's turn, over 6000 damage was inflicted...
The attacks Judai's side made with Neos got resolved one after another, even the layered traps they set were easily countered by the opponent, and even the otherwise undefeatable hand pit 'Kuriboh' was ineffective today.
This realization dawned on Judai.
If it weren't for the 8000 shared Life Points in this tag duel... If he faced this opponent alone, he might have already lost by now.
This guy... is strong!
Definitely stronger than any villain he has encountered so far!