“I play Blade Knight (1600) in Attack Mode,” said Kaiba. Since I have less than 2 cards in my hand, he gets an additional 400 ATK! Blade Knight’s ATK rises to 2000. Blade Knight, destroy Sparkman! Sparkman is destroyed and Jaden’s LPs drop to 2000. That ends my turn. (1)

          “Here goes somethin’,” said Jaden. I return Sparkman in Defense Mode using Hero City! Sparkman reappears on the field. Next, I summon Wroughtweiler (1200) in Defense Mode and end my turn. (0)

          “I tribute Blade Knight for Luster Dragon #2 (2400) in Attack Mode,” said Kaiba. Luster Dragon, destroy Wroughtweiler! Wroughtweiler is destroyed.

          “When man’s best friend is destroyed, I get Polymerization and Wildheart back to my hand,” said Jaden.

          “I set 1 card face down and end my turn,” said Kaiba. You won’t deprive me of victory! (0)

          “Sorry I activate Return from the Different Dimension, which returns X-Head Cannon, Y-Dragon Head and Z-Metal Tank to my field by paying half my points,” said Kaiba. His LPs drop to 700.

          “I end my turn,” said Jaden. Your Monster now go back out of play! X-Head Cannon, Y-Dragon Head, and Z-Metal Tank disappear from the field. (0)

          “I summon Kaiser Sea Horse (1700) in Attack Mode,” said Kaiba. Sea Horse, destroy Wildheart! Wildheart is destroyed and Jaden’s LPs drop to 1800. That ends my turn. (0)

          “Big deal, my Monster’s stronger,” said Kaiba.

          “Doesn’t matter for Necroid Shaman destroys 1 of your Monsters and brings back another one,” said Jaden. Later Luster Dragon #2 and hello Giant Germ in Attack Mode! Shaman, destroy Giant Germ! Giant Germ is destroyed and Kaiba’s LPs drop to 0. That’s game!

          “You still take 500 damage thanks to my Monster’s effect but it doesn’t matter,” said Kaiba. You’ve already won.

          “The winner of the duel is Jaden Yuki!” said Roland. The next round will begin tomorrow so get some rest. Elsewhere…

          “I wonder how Jaden’s doin’ in the tournament,” said Joey.

          “He’s probably fine,” said Tristan.

          “Well, well, look who’s here,” said X. They turn to see him.

          “Any of you know that guy?” asked Tea`.

          “Nope,” said Joey and Tristan.

          “The name’s Howard X Manner Esquire but for the sake of shortness, call me X,” said X.

          “Out of da way, we’re goin’ somewhere here!” said Joey.

          “Overruled, you’re not going anywhere,” said X.

          “What’s that supposed to mean?” asked Joey.

          “We’re dueling,” said X. This case is now open! Lose and you’re banished from dueling!

          “I’ll start,” said Joey. I summon Marauding Captain (1200) in Attack Mode. Now I get another Monster thanks to his effect so I summon Gearfried the Iron Knight (1800) in Attack Mode. I set 2 cards face down and end my turn. (2/44) (Note: the right number indicates the number of cards left in the player’s decks. I will show this for this duel and any time a duelist uses deck destruction.)

          “First I set 1 Monster in Defense Mode,” said X. Then, I activate Card Destruction. We lose our hands and draw again. Next, I play Gravekeeper’s Servant. Each time you wish to attack, the top card in your deck is sent to your Graveyard. I rest my case by setting one card face down. (3/39)