After shuffling his deck, he drew three glistening blue cards, smirking at the powerful monster he got on the first turn.
"Seems like you got a good hand," Thom said, his everyday neighbor's smile stretching his lips. "I can let you start if you want."
Echoing the teenager's words, the desks rumbled to life. A lifelike illusion stretched, making three miniaturised castles appear before them. Then, a vast plain extended to cover the rest of the field.
"Sure. Let me show you my deck!"
His voice reverberated, drawing Shepard's and Aurora's attention as he raised a card above his head with a confident smirk.
"I summon the dullahan!"
He slammed it on the desk's slot.
[Irregular move detected! Penalty applied.]
A sudden voice broke the tension, making him frown. Red lights flashed on his side of the field before it dimmed.
"What the heck is happening?"
