Brent wasn't altogether shocked when Josh sat beside him. The two had a healthy rivalry going, but Brent figured without a rival, he'd never want to improve. Competition was one of the best motivators after all. "Kind of, but not completely. I held back to an extent, ready to counter an attack on one of my Fusions. It was more of expecting an offense that didn't come. At least not as I expected it. But you said something about piercing? That's something I'll have to keep in mind for the next time I Duel her."

The suggestion of "Elemental HERO Bladedge" was appealing. It had tons of power, but he'd have to get out enough monsters he was willing to Tribute. Maybe there was an alternative . . . "Aha!" he exclaimed when an idea hit him, much to the annoyance of some of the other students around him and Joshua. "Sorry," he said, his voice quieting. "What about the 'Meteorain' Trap I keep in my case? That's enough to allow all my monsters piercing damage for a turn, right?"