The air seemed intense between the two strangers that were in the middle, instantly energy containment field took over the arena. Catching me off guard for the fact the school had a built in system for safety protocol, noticing that the two students were equipped with a device similar to glasses. It seemed very high-tech for myself to explain, I just realized most of the students are equipping themselves with the same item, including Takashi and Yurika.

This is just too weird for me, until Yurika handed me a device similar to the rest of the crowd, smiling at me. Once I equipped, she activated the system and all types of coding appeared while the area around me it changing. The school seems more lively than before, it feels intimidating in my book, but I did sign up for this after all so I cannot complain. Instead, I decided to accept what I will be seeing for future events as Yurika decided to spoke to me after the scare the device gave me.

"Shi-Chan, I noticed you didn't have a D-Gazer, so I bought an extra during nutrition time. Please take care of it.~"

It was a gift, to make it easier for me to understand what makes them so special, as she continued to explain before I had a chance to thank her.

"This system is called, Duel-Gazer, D-Gazer for short. It isn't required to view duels, but it will make it easier to keep track of the duelist."

"T-Thank you, Yurika.."

The system was now feeding me information of the two duelist, which is making me wonder how invested they are in this game.

"Ryuuji Akimoto.."

A duelist with a high winning streak, I couldn't understand much of what I am reading. But what caught my attention was that his deck is called 'Cybernetic Overload.' I wonder what it means, while the other duelist.

"Karu Okazaki.."

His winnings aren't high nor low to dread upon, his deck is called "Justice Reign." I wonder what that means as well, noticing that Yurika has a concern look on her face.

"Yurika? What's a matter?"

"I.. I.."

Takashi decided to fill in for her, since Yurika seems at a lost in her own world. Which confused me.

"It's uneven, Karu has an advantage due to the deck archetype he decided to use for this round."

"This round?" My curiosity peaked when he said something interesting, until I realized what he meant, "You don't mean!?-"

"Yes, Karu is a Specialist Duelist. He does not stick with one deck, he switches countless times which game him a fair rating in the Rating System."

Unbelievable, here I believed that everyone sticked with just one deck, it's my fault for not expanding my mindset. Message received that is for sure, I might have to be careful with Karu, he may look like a nerd but he is someone truly threatening.

"Thank you Takashi for that insight, you probably aren't the idiot I believed you were!~"

"HEY! I have you know people see me a dueling genius!" Bickering at me the moment I insult him, getting me to let out another giggle.

"And yet.. A genius got lost easily in this academy.~"

Yurika also getting involved with the conversation, getting me to softly laugh with her, as much as I enjoy seeing Takashi getting embarrassed. The match is about to begin, they did say action duels have become more... Destructive. I wonder what they meant by that.

"It's coming.."

Yurika said, as the area inside the containment field begun to glow brightly, blinding my eyes for a moment until it stopped. A forest is what I saw inside, which got me more confused than ever before. Wanting either Takashi or Yurika to explain it to me as well, Takashi spoon fed me the info due to the fact he probably seen me be more clueless.

"Action Duels always have a field change on the destination, the school provide a GN-Holographic Field. Which is linked everywhere on the school grounds." he explained in a serious tone, which caught me off guard, "Everywhere is a battlefield, action duels is based on movements and controlling the area. Everything becomes real, which is why the security protocol initiated, resulting the containment field. To prevent any harm towards the student body."

"Wait! If everything becomes real on the school grounds doesn't the mean physical damage becomes included in the process!?"

"Of course, but unlike your normal high school with holographic simulators. This school is the core for entertainment to pursue it as a career."

"A career..?"

Yurika decided to interrupt Takashi's explanation, being apologetic about it as well.

"If I may, the reason why we all signed up for the program is to pursuit a career path towards Duel Monsters."

"What's the point of it, what if someone ends up killed in an accident!? Then what!?"

"Shi-Chan.. Action Duels are meant to bring smiles to the next generation. People that abuse the system are truly rotten to the core, but I do believe in chances. Everyone can change, more for themselves than for others."

She is right on what she meant, people can change, more for themselves than others. It can't be helped, we are a greedy race after all, a sphere was generated in the middle of the field where the two constants are located. It slowly lifted itself in the air, cards generating inside the sphere, rapiding flying around mixing themselves like crazy as I heard Yurika voice once more.

"That is an Action Sequence, generating action cards each second. I pretty sure that range won't be far, since the field is standard issued."

Standard!? It's bigger than where I live! Sigh, oh well it looks like the sphere was close to hitting the sealing. The duelist took a stances, getting ready combat I presume.

"Karu, you sure about this?" Ryuuji finally spoken, his voice seemed pretty mono-toned, "It's a rating match after all."

"No need to worry for me, Ryu." Karu seems pretty casual now than what he sounded in the class I was previously in with him, their voice sync once the words were spoken.

"ACTION DUEL!"

[4000] Ryuuji.

Vs.

[4000] Karu.

Author Note:

We are switching to third person view now for the sake of the duel. Enjoy.

Both duelist drew the cards in their hand, glaring at each other.

"I will take the first move!" - Karu.

"Go ahead." - Ryuuji.

"I Normal Summon, Ally of Justice: Unknown Crusher in Attack Position!"

Unknown Crusher:

ATK/DEF: 1300/800.

"I will also set two face-down cards, and end my turn!" - Karu.

He didn't seem interested in his opponent, due to the fact he summoned a robotic elephant to aid him, sighing as Ryuuji ended up drawing his card and stares at his hand, pulling out a card and slamming it onto his duel disk.

"I Special Summon, Cyber Dragon in Attack Position, as well Normal Summoning Cyber Phoenix in Attack Position!" - Ryuuji.

Cyber Dragon:

ATK/DEF: 2100/1600.

Cyber Phoenix:

ATK/DEF: 1200/1600.

"Cyber Phoenix! Attack Unknown Crusher! Cyber Strife!" - Ryuuji.

"What are you doing!? My monster effect will trigger, causing an auto-destruction when it battles a light attribute monster!" - Karu.

The monster flapped it's metallic wings as it sprung in the and dived towards Unknown Crusher, spinning to accelerate its speed. As Ryuuji begun to sprint towards the middle, Karu just realizes that there was an action card just laying there in the middle of field. Swiftly picking the card up, activating the card as two holographic daggers appeared in Ryuuji's empty hand as he swung towards Unknown Crusher after he jumped in the air. Cyber Phoenix sped passed it's owner, as Ryuuji explained along the way.

"Action Magic, Null's Edge. Once activates I can nullify a monster's effect during the battle phase. Now clash Cyber Phoenix! When it's destroyed in battle, I am allowed to draw a card!" - Ryuuji.

"God damnit!" - Karu.

An explosion occurred as the area blew Karu out of position, forcing Karu to flee in the forest as Ryuuji drew a card due to the effect of Cyber Phoenix, landing in front of Cyber Dragon. Raising his arm, as his monster obeyed from his response and took chase after Karu.

"Cyber Dragon! Attack Karu directly! Evolution Burst!" - Ryuuji.

As command, the metallic dragon obeyed and fired a blue flame towards the forest causing havoc as it was quickly stopped due to a trap card.

"Drain Shield! I gain Life Points from the damage I would of recieved! You failed to penetrate me this round!" - Karu.

He let out a small sigh of disappointment, as Cyber Dragon stood by his side once more. "I will place a card face-down and end my turn."

[6100] Karu.

Karu let out a small grin as he seemed cocky for a moment, drawing his card.

"I draw, now you will pay for what you done! I activate the Spell Card, Double Summon! Allowing me to Normal Summon twice! Now come forth Ally of Justice: Searcher and Unlimiter!" - Karu.

Searcher:

ATK/DEF: 1400/100.

Unlimiter:

ATK/DEF: 600/200.

"Now I Synchro Summon by tuning level 2 Tuner-Monster Unlimiter with my level 3 monster, Searcher. These two to form Ally of Justice: Catastor! Now reign your enraging justice for those who misused the light for their game!"

Catastor:

ATK/DEF: 2200/1200.

"Now then.. Let us begin the true meaning of entertainment! Catastor attack Cyber Dragon! Justice Facade!" - Karu.

Castator swiftly passed by without touching Ryuuji's monster as it disintegrated into data.

"Whenever it initiates battle, any non-dark attributed monster will instantly perish, now time to have a taste of your own medicine!" - Karu.

He said, as he slides out in his hand an action card that is now slide inside the duel disk.

"Action Magic! Second Assault! Which allows me to strike again! Now attack, Justice Facade!" - Karu.

Catastor engulfed itself in a radiant aura and dashed towards Ryuuji, instinctively he just over to reach the branch on a tree. As the monster continued its pursuit, jumping off and heading to another tree, and another. While the path the Castator was crushed by its strength. The spectators were smiling and amused due to the difference of battle style the two. Soon, Catastor was able to land a blow onto Ryuuji, causing his body to striked down towards the ground.

He was in great pain from the impact, but he had the strength to force himself up off the ground.

[1800] Ryuuji.

"With that I end my turn, now draw you last card so I can end this duel."

Karu was overly confident with his comeback, having the field advantage towards his favor. As Ryuuji mustered the strength to draw his card, as his eyes begun to lighten.

"I draw, I activate Power Bond! A fusion card towards machines, fusing two of my Cyber Dragon monster to become Cyber-Twin Dragon!"

A twin-head metallic dragon was summoned and glared at Karu, roaring at him and Catastor as Karu begun to laugh.

Cyber-Twin Dragon:

ATK/DEF: 5600/2100.

"What do you plan to do with that?"

His laughter caused him to be distracted, due to the effect his monster had. But little did he realize that Ryuuji pulled out another card action card and smiled.

"We will see about that, Karu..."

His smiled stayed until he slides the action card into the duel disk, as it begun to glow brightly. Everyone now knew who is declared the winner once the card was played, even Karu knew as well.

To be Continued...

Chapter II: Wavering Heart! Edge of Life!