Why bother with the Holy Grail War? Let's play cards!

Amidst the black and red magic, Black Saber appeared three times, her expression impatient, each time her fighting spirit was extinguished. "Can't we finish this in one go?"

【Alter】Attack Power 2500

"Holy crap!" Jiang You exclaimed, marveling at Sesshouin Kiara's power. The Winged Dragon of Ra's spherical form consumed three tributes, and Sesshouin even had the side effects of sealing Special Summons and doubling battle damage taken, plus the Dead Thaurissan effect! Even without looking at the card art, it possessed an aesthetically pleasing sheer strength. He blurted out instinctively, "This... (strength) is simply too beautiful! It's such a waste to have her in your hands! I must add her to my collection! I want to add Dark Game—if I win, I want her!"

"Oh my, you actually follow your own desires so readily. I really like you so much, ah... You are so eager to be redeemed by my body... It's irresistible. I'm almost melting from you—but it's a pity that I can't invite you to share this pleasure in my current state." Sesshouin spoke seductive words in a languid voice.

"No way? He's fallen already? Is it the influence of this unknown Servant... or...?" Jiang You's words startled Rin Tohsaka. His bluntness made her feel ashamed. She knew Jiang You's Noble Phantasm couldn't be affected by any other factors in a duel; this behavior was probably just his nature. "Sakura, you'd better stay away from this kind of guy."

"I think Jiang You's words probably aren't about his body..." Matou Sakura said with a wry smile. She knew Jiang You's situation quite well. From his eyes, she could tell it wasn't lust, but Jiang You's appearance still made her somewhat unhappy.

Medusa compared her own chest and figure with Sesshouin Kiara's, revealing a relaxed expression: Counting Minamoto no Yorimitsu, there are already two female Servants who are larger than her in this Holy Grail War, so she's not that big, is she?

Illya and Sakura Matou had similar ideas. She knew that Jiang You's mind was full of getting new cards, and it was impossible for him to be lustful just because of Kiara Sesshōin's appearance. You have to know that if you just look at the body, Minamoto no Raikou is not inferior. Jiang You's attitude towards Minamoto no Raikou is not tolerable now.

But Ilya couldn't resist kicking Jiang You. "Explain yourself! I don't want my servant to be seen as such a tasteless person!"

Jiang You was preoccupied with the effects of [Sesshouin Kiara] and didn't grasp Illya's meaning. "Please, look at her, how could I possibly resist?"

"Yes, yes, that's it. No need to suppress your desires, just enjoy them. You can indulge in my body as you please, okay? I'm growing more and more fond of you. Why strive for victory? Just accept my love now, let's melt together." Sesshouin rested her chin on her hand, her eyes filled with seductive allure. With her on the field, even if Jiang You was at full health, he would be easily killed.

But if you ask if Kiara Seshoin really has many favorite Jiangyous, then there must not be many.

"Enter battle phase!" Angola Manuel looked at Jiang You, certain that Jiang You's eyes were filled with desire, but he couldn't sense any romantic emotion. He felt that Jiang You was more likely treating Sesshouin Kiara as some kind of object. "If that's what you really want, then indulge in pleasure with her! [Alter] Attack [Sesshouin Kiara]!"

If it hits, under the influence of [Kira Sesshōin], it will be nearly 5000 points of direct damage.

"If possible, I want to be the one taking the initiative. I activate the trap card [Support Shot]! Target [Alter] and destroy it!" Jiang You couldn't let this attack take effect.

"Useless [Alter] effect! Invalid target targeting effect this time!" Angola Mainyu wasn't without countermeasures!

"That's exactly what I wanted you to do! I'll chain-activate my second face-down card, [Chains of Heaven], to negate [Alter]'s effect!" Jiang You released two face-down cards at once. "Because of the 'second-come, first-served' effect, [Alter] still has to be sent to the graveyard!"

Angolan Mainyu's field was cleared once again. Jiang You only needs to summon a Servant with an attack power higher than 2000 to secure victory.

"Then I'll put this card face down in the back row and end my turn." Angola Manuel confidently ended his turn. Jiang You relied heavily on Special Summoning. As long as [Sesshouin Kiara] was still on the field, Special Summoning was blocked. With the face-down card in the back row, he could safely get through the next turn.

"It is indeed a very troublesome effect." Jiang You looked at [Sesshouin Kiara] with a fiery gaze. She can only be affected by monster effects and cannot be destroyed by other effects. Basically, the only way to get her off the field is through battle destruction. In an environment of 4000 LP, even if she is at full health, she can only go and attack Servants with less than 2000 attack to actively leave the field.

But it was basic, not just the only way. Jiang You wasn't without a way to break through. He had one card in his hand, figuring he might be able to use it somewhere else. So, he secretly activated his destined draw.

Chapter 160 [Sesshouin Kiara] She said she wanted to go to your field

Sesshōin Kiara is immune to Spells, Traps, and Destruction Effects, but it doesn't say it's immune to Servant Effects. Having a Normal Summoned Servant that can be Banished or Negated can solve it. Alternatively, you can use a 5-6 Star Servant for a Higher Summon. Of course, you can also give it to the opponent.

So Jiang You decisively used his sword to pull out a Matou Sakura.

Furthermore, given the current situation, some cards that can one-shot the opponent are viable, as Angra Mainyu now only has 2000 HP. Unfortunately, none of the Servants Jiang You can summon have an attack power of 2000.

"Sakura, I really don't know what I would do without you!" Jiang You's only card in his entire deck is Matou Sakura, and if it weren't for Matou Sakura, things would really be in trouble.

"It's so great that I can help you." Jiang You's unexpected praise made Matou Sakura blush slightly, but she quickly realized that what Jiang You needed was the effect of her card.

"In such a short time, you've already made some incredible remarks about two people and two Servants." Ilya smacked Jiang You's leg again; she was a little worried about letting this guy out.

Jiang You let Illya attack him, since he didn't feel much pain anyway. His mind was now filled with thoughts of Sesshouin-san: "First of all, I usually summon [Matou Sakura]."

At Jiang You's call, Sakura Matou entered the battle area.

【Matou Sakura】Attack Power 1200

"Miss Sesshouin, you are incredibly powerful, and I admire you very much. But I think you should go to the other side! [Matou Sakura] effect: When this card is Normal Summoned or Special Summoned, transfer control of one of your Servants to the opponent. My chosen Servant is [Sesshouin Kiara]!" Just like with [Matou Shinji], how can such a beautiful thing be enjoyed alone?

"Wait a minute, I'm activating [Spirit Origin Reversal]! I'll destroy your Servants by paying half their Life Points!" Angra Mainyu thought he could easily stop Jiang You's attack with the lockdown effect of [Sesshouin Kiara] and the effect of destroying the entire enemy field, but he didn't expect Jiang You to have such a card. All those decks that only have cards between the Master and related Servants are just lies.

Angolan Manuel LP2000 → LP1000

Angra Mainyu understood that Matou Sakura had to be destroyed here no matter what, otherwise, due to the effect of Sesshouin Kiara, Matou Sakura could directly attack and deal 2400 damage, which he simply couldn't withstand. He could only hope that the card in Jiang You's hand wouldn't be able to special summon a Servant.

"Excuse me, but the great [Sesshouin Kihara] is immune to both effect break and trap effects. Let's all praise the greatness of Sesshouin!" Jiang You didn't hold back his praise for Sesshouin.

Sakura Matou was swallowed by the black mud, but Kiara Sesshōin was strolling leisurely in the waves of black mud, with a kind of beauty that was untainted by the mud.

"Because I destroyed a Servant, I Special Summon [Alter] from the Graveyard in Attack Position!"

【Alter】Attack Power 2500

"Is this never going to end?!" This was Black Saber's fourth appearance, and the veins bulging on her forehead were clearly visible. However, Angra Mainyu wasn't a proper Heroic Spirit; the only card he could use was Black Saber. Of course, there were others like Hercules from a certain timeline, but they weren't easy for him to summon.

"Are you sure you haven't been brainwashed?" Although Jiang You had often said strange things before, Ilya felt that this was the most fanatical he had ever been, which made Ilya's eyes sharpen.

"Although I didn't experience any direct effects, I think it's pretty much like brainwashing," Jiang You said honestly. It would be perfect if this thing had an effect that couldn't be released, but the ways to deal with it are quite limited. There aren't many 5- to 6-star Servants, and currently the only cards that can banish it are Beast's "Refined Proclamation" and Imaginary Element Mode's Matou Sakura. Besides, even if none of the other effects activate, simply consuming three of the opponent's Servants is a huge win. "Faced with such top-tier... top-tier interference Servants, being able to resist the urge to possess such a powerful card for even a second is a miracle!"

"Sigh... How boring." Sesshouin Kihara looked at Jiang You, her bright golden eyes filled with disappointment. "I thought I had met an interesting guy. Although your eyes are very fiery, you should be more decadent. You should have more depraved desires."

"Is that so? Then can I ask you for even more (cards)? Anyway, Matou Sakura's effect still needs to activate." Jiang You didn't understand Sesshouin Kiara's meaning and continued with his actions. Matou Sakura had already successfully entered the field, and this effect wouldn't be invalidated by being destroyed. "[Sesshouin Kiara] She said she wants to be on your field!"

"No matter what kind of love it is, I will tolerate it."

Thus, Sesshouin Kiara arrived at the battle zone of Angra Mainyu.

"It's about time to end this!" Jiang You placed his last card on the field. "I activate [Librarian of Hidden Knowledge] to select three cards from the graveyard, add one to my hand, and return the other two to the deck! I'll choose [Madman], [Encyclopedia Master], and one [Delusion Illusion]! I'll add [Delusion Illusion] to my hand!"

"[Delusion]'s effect negates the effects of three [Hundred Faces] in the Graveyard and Special Summon them to the field!"

[Hundred Appearances] Attack Power 800*3

Without Sesshouin Kiara's double combat damage, Angra Mainyu could have actually withstood this round of damage thanks to Artoria's (Alter) high attack power against Hassan's forces. Unfortunately, there are no "ifs." Sesshouin Kiara, instead, became an asset to Jiang You.

"Entering the battle phase, [Hyakuma] attacks [Sesshōin Kiara]!"

Sesshouin Kiara opened her arms to receive the attack from Hyakko, as if she wanted to embrace her. Although it was Angra Mainyu's card, she didn't seem to care who won the battle.

“Even amidst countless possibilities, this is an experience worth remembering. I have a feeling we will meet again.” As the dagger slashed open her chest, Sesshouin Kihara smiled at Jiang You, her slightly drooping eyelids revealing a mixture of allure and compassion. “If I have the chance, I want to see you at your most depraved. Why are you restraining your desires? When the time comes, please let me guide you properly.”

The LP damage of up to 1600 directly took away all of Angola Manuel's remaining health.

Angolan Manuel LP1000 → LP0!

Chapter 161 Atram Voluntarily Becomes the Holy Grail

"Why are you restraining your own desires?" Jiang You scratched his chin in confusion at Sesshouin Kiara's inexplicable departure line. However, considering that all games like to play riddles with their players, he quickly put the question aside. Because something more important had been obtained.

Whether it was due to an additional requirement in the Dark Game or not, Jiang You actually obtained a [Sesshouin Kiara] card from the battle results.

Sesshouin Kiara's other line, "We will meet again," hits the nail on the head. Doesn't that mean we'll be able to meet often? Jiang You really likes this kind of powerful card.

Jiang You decided that [Kiara Sesshōin] was his Tamashi.

"Your smile is disgusting." Ilya looked at the card in Jiang You's hand and recognized it from the card as the Servant who looked like a timid female bodhisattva from earlier. "You like her that much? So this is your type... No wonder you said you were going to give Minamoto no Yorimitsu a love potion. I'd better tell her to watch out for you."

Meanwhile, due to the conclusion of the Dark Game, the black mud was flowing back into the hole in a manner that violated the laws of physics. It wouldn't be long before all the oozing black mud would be drained from the real world.

Even Black A, who had lost his ability to move, was shedding the black mud on his body and returning to the appearance of Red A. Even the rules of magic were violated.

"Is it really over? As a third-rate Servant, this is the best I can do." Angora Mainyu actually quite liked Shirou Emiya's body. For so many years, he had existed as the contents of the Holy Grail, and in nearly a century, he had only been able to move freely for less than an hour, which made him extremely resentful. "It was clearly your own mistake as mages that made it, yet I have to bear the consequences. How ugly!"

Angra Mainyu, summoned illegally as an Avenger, given a title that wasn't his own, and killed again after fighting against Heroic Spirits far beyond his capabilities, couldn't possibly be without resentment. Because of Jiang You's intrusion, Bazett didn't fall into a near-death state, thus avoiding the endless four-day loop that allowed Angra Mainyu to experience a peaceful daily life as Emiya Shirou. His current behavior is therefore understandable.

It is truly tragic, but the tragedy caused directly or indirectly by him is real.

As Illya's Servant, Jiang You firmly stands by Illya's side, so it's only fitting that Angora Manuel, who disguised himself as Irisviel and amplified Illya's negative emotions in this timeline, disappears here.

"Your expression is truly awful. If the Dark God saw you bearing his name and looking like this, he'd probably be so ashamed he'd commit suicide on the spot," Jiang You mocked first, then offered him hope. "If a place called Chaldea summons you, go check it out. Even someone like you would have a place there."

"Let's not do it!" Rin Tohsaka felt that there were too many messes caused by Angola Mainyu.

"Don't worry, you can't escape either." Jiang You said that two goddesses had borrowed Rin Tohsaka's body over there, but Jiang You didn't intend to explain too much. It was quite satisfying to be the riddle-maker and watch others suffer.

Rin Tohsaka: "?"

The hand formed by the rules of the Dark Game is pulling Angra Mainyu out of Shirou Emiya's body. If nothing unexpected happens, with the departure of Angra Mainyu, Shirou Emiya will soon become the Holy Grail.

In the instant he detached from Shirou Emiya's body, Angora Manuel looked towards a beautiful woman in a suit watching the battle from afar. He always felt that he should have had a connection with her, but it was all over.

This time, Shirou Emiya does not have Illya wearing the Heavenly Clothes to help him materialize his soul to preserve his survival. After all, the interaction between Illya and Shirou Emiya here is almost zero, so it is naturally impossible for her to sacrifice herself to save Shirou Emiya.

However, Jiang You still has a way. From various aspects, he would not let Shirou Emiya become the Holy Grail here.

"Medea, Atram can theoretically be used as a Holy Grail, right?" Jiang You intended to keep his promise and release Atram. Since the evil of this world had been resolved, the otherworld constructed by Medea no longer needed batteries to maintain its existence, and Atram could now exert his last bit of energy.

"If we're talking about using it as the Holy Grail, besides Illya, that Atram is indeed the best choice." Medea nodded. Because of the Dark Games' modifications, Atram was made into a pure magical battery with an extremely high magic conversion efficiency, making Medea marvel at the convenience of the Dark Games. Of course, it still can't compare to Illya, which was originally intended as a Lesser Holy Grail.

If it weren't for the high probability that she couldn't defeat Jason, Medea would have planned to use the dark game to make Jason completely obey her.

"Then what are we waiting for?" If we drag this out any longer, Shirou Emiya will really become a cup.

Atram was quickly lifted out. This lump of flesh covered in magic circuits looked at the crowd surrounding him, his eyes darting around, and it was unclear whether he was afraid or excited about being freed.

"I don't know whether becoming the Holy Grail or becoming a soul crystal used as magical material is worse, but you don't want to stay like this, do you? At least be happy, your days like this are finally over." Jiang You wasn't sure if his words were comforting, but it didn't matter, since Atram couldn't respond anyway.

"You can't tell if he's happy or not just by looking at him like that." Even though she already knew what was inside the box, Atram's appearance still sent a chill down Rin Tohsaka's spine. Dark Games really are terrifying things.

Sakura Matou didn't say anything. Due to the influence of her living environment, she was actually indifferent to everyone except those close to her.

Next, Emiya Shirou exchanged hearts with Atram. The poor boy's previous scars had barely healed when they were reopened.

Incidentally, Atram's heart, a vital organ, was preserved intact and modified to be more suitable for magecraft, a blessing in disguise for Shirou Emiya. This is a cause for celebration, but Medea notes that it's no longer considered a human organ. While it might be a temporary fix, given Shirou's tough skin, it could be rejected over time. Jason will have to remove Asclepius for treatment.

In a sense, Medea is a bit too modern.

There was no need to be so careful when dealing with Atram. Medea directly stuffed the heart that originally belonged to Shinji Matou into it.

Then, in front of everyone, Atram transformed into the Holy Grail and opened a blue hole connecting to the inner side of the world.

At this moment, Illya secretly grabbed the corner of Jiang You's clothes. She knew that if she followed the normal process, she would become like this. Jiang You held her hand in response.

"Okay, what should I wish for?"