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

Jiang You summoned Illya for humanitarian aid. Her mother, Alice, was somewhat good at healing magic, and Illya also knew a little bit.

Illya reluctantly cast healing magic on Matou Kariya, but her eyes were fixed on Jiang You, and she looked angry as if she could pounce on Jiang You and bite his scalp at any time.

"Be good, I'll give you some next time if I have any extra." Jiang You knew why Illya was glaring at him, and he found it quite amusing. However, he had already reserved one for Kiritsugu to take his [Bitter Choice], and kept another as a backup. He didn't have any extra crystals for her.

Now we have to consider who can do it.

Come to think of it, it seems like everyone involved in this Holy Grail War, save for Waver and a certain lemonhead, had legitimate reasons to kill them all? And since he'd already killed so many, why not just kill them all? Then again, could ordinary humans also...

Just as Jiang You's thoughts began to slip, the system gave a prompt. [The limit for obtaining Soul Crystals in a single scenario has been reached. It is recommended to gain favorability points to obtain cards.]

"Killing too many NPCs will affect the plot, I understand, but at least we have to get a material book, right?" Jiang You complained dissatisfiedly. Why is Konami also starting to hold back on materials? He quickly realized, "Oh... No, this is Lao K's style. I almost forgot because the collaboration is so generous. It has to be you, Lao K!"

Illya understood that the soul crystal was Jiang You's property and it was Jiang You's freedom to do whatever he wanted with it, but she felt that she was closer to Jiang You than the purple-haired female passerby. However, Jiang You only showed kindness to the purple-haired female passerby.

Without a legitimate reason, she could only sulk on her own.

"Anyway, thank you very much." Matou Kariya looked at Jiang You gratefully, "You can take everything from the Matou family. I just hope you can do me a favor. The Matou family still has two children..."

Before he could finish his words, Matou Kariya fainted.

Then, the dark knight rushed out. The magic-enhanced lamp glowed red and smashed directly into Jiang You's face.

[Lancelot has challenged you to a duel. Do you agree?]

【Duel/Battle】

Chapter 18: The Yangtze River Knight, Raising Children

"Duel!" The word "duel" was shouted out reflexively, and the duel space opened up instantly.

The dark knight's originally violent posture suddenly became straight. He looked at the deck in his hand and then at Matou Kariya who was pushed to the edge of the duel space, and suddenly became quiet.

After looking back and forth a few times, he seemed to have made a decision and shouted "Ahrrrr——".

"No, I can see you've regained consciousness. What are you saying, 'Ahrrrr—'?" Jiang You looked speechlessly at the Berserker named Lancelot. Lancelot's small movements betrayed the negative effects of his berserk state in the duel space. Considering the effect of a Noble Phantasm not for personal glory, he was truly capable of such a feint.

“Aaaaaaaaaa!!”

"Stop howling! Lancelot!" Jiang You directly pointed out his real name. "I know you couldn't control yourself before because of the berserk effect. Now that the duel has started, just play your cards properly! You pretended to attack because you want to continue the duel, right?"

"So you know me, sir? No, it should be: my Noble Phantasm is ineffective against you." Lancelot could no longer pretend and took off the helmet that covered his head.

"Lancelot, Knight of the Round Table, presents. It was not my original intention to manifest as a Berserker. I have shown you my ugly side, and I apologize for the sneak attack." The gentle knight bowed to Jiang You. "Your Excellency's Noble Phantasm is astonishing, capable of recreating the companions and experiences of a Servant through history. I am sure you already know what I have to ask."

"You want to meet your king, right?" Jiang You knew Lancelot's thoughts clearly. "Honestly, I don't quite understand you twisted Saber fans, especially you: you like the king you admire, but use Queen Guinevere as a substitute. She smells like Saber, right? You constantly torture yourself because you didn't get Saber's punishment, and then you go crazy and decide to raise the banner of rebellion - bro, are you some kind of masochistic yandere?"

"Please have mercy, sir!" The more Jiang You spoke, the more Lancelot broke out in a cold sweat. Although Jiang You didn't explicitly say the name, using Saber instead, he knew exactly who Jiang You was with. He hurriedly interrupted Jiang You's chant. He had never expressed his forbidden love for Altria to anyone else. Everyone assumed he broke with King Arthur because of Queen Guinevere, so how could they know his true feelings?

"Ah?" Illya was surprised. Seeing that Lancelot did not refute her, Illya knew that what Jiang You said was true. "The person Lancelot really likes is Altria?"

Lancelot now desperately hoped the negative effects of his frenzy wouldn't be lifted. If it weren't for his unfulfilled wish, he would have immediately committed suicide right here.

"I hope to use your Noble Phantasm to successfully meet my king. Please grant me this!" Heroic spirits (as far as Lancelot knew) were all deceased figures, with few opportunities to return to the mortal world. Meeting an old friend was nearly impossible. Lancelot was eager to seize this opportunity.

"Isn't it already here? Let's get started. But I'll need your help later!"

Jiang You meant that he wanted Lancelot's card, and Lancelot understood that Jiang You wanted him to help him win the Holy Grail.

Lancelot had no reason to refuse, especially since his Master had already achieved his desired goal and had no objections. "I will repay your kindness, sir. I pledge my honor as a Knight of the Round Table!"

Looking at the system prompt [Friendly Match Reward: [Knight of the Round Table Lancelot [Berserker]]*3], Jiang You nodded with satisfaction.

"Thank you again. Now, my turn." Lancelot began his actions. "Gareth, I'm so sorry, but I have to send you to the Graveyard once again... I activate the effect of [Knight of the Round Table Lancelot [Saber]], sending a [Knight of the Round Table] from my deck and a [Holy Sword] from my deck to the Graveyard, Special Summoning them in Attack Position!"

Lancelot stepped into the battle area, and his originally black armor became white and shiny, his originally melancholy long hair became refreshing short hair, and his aura changed from suppressed to gentle.

"This Spiritual Base is still more comfortable. Next, I will activate the effect of [Holy Sword: Indestructible Lake Light] in the Graveyard. While this card is in the Graveyard, you can target a [Knight of the Round Table] on the field and equip it to the corresponding Servant."

The indestructible blade, engraved with elven script and shimmering like a lake under the moon, fell into Lancelot's hands, and the Knights of the Round Table were successfully introduced. The aura of the superior Heroic Spirit was fully displayed.

"Next... No, this, this is?" Lancelot paused and his eyes widened suddenly.

"what happened?"

"Galahad... Galahad should be a boy. How could this card be Galahad?" Lancelot tentatively raised the card and called out its name. "I Normal Summon [Mash Kyrielight]. Come, my son...daughter?"

"Senior? Where was this transferred to, Dr. Roman? It's broken, we can't get in touch. Has anyone seen a girl with orange hair, about this tall?"

An armored girl with short pink hair appeared in the battle area and asked several people questions. Lancelot could see that the girl's armor was somewhat similar in style to Galahad's, but it was too revealing, with her smooth armpits and round thighs completely uncovered.

In addition, the round table in the girl's hand and the overly familiar spiritual base made Lancelot confirm her identity.

Lancelot quickly took off the cloak behind him and put it on Mashu.

"Huh?" Mashu turned to look at Lancelot, and the impulse in her spiritual base almost made her blurt out.

"dad?"

Lancelot collapsed, clutching his hands. His hands folded over his chest, his face serene, as if he had been gone for a long time.

"No, Eggplant!" Jiang You knew who Lancelot was calling out, but seeing Matthew in person was still a source of disbelief. "Are you also going to collaborate with Fate/Grand Order? Konami, did you kidnap Mushroom, or was it possessed by Type-Moon?"

Jiang You felt that the collaborative content was too much, and the amount was enough to make a game on its own.

I'm afraid I won't be able to finish this.

Chapter 19: What future do the Knights of the Round Table, which are full of twisted people, have? (Annoyed)

"Does this servant know Ritsuka-senpai?" Matthew looked at Jiang You in surprise. Only her senior Fujimaru Ritsuka would call her like that, which at least meant that Jiang You knew the senior.

Jiang You only felt a phantom pain in his liver, and at the same time he had an inexplicable premonition: he might not be able to play the main game in this lifetime.

"I know him, but Matthew, you are wearing spiritual clothes. Which singularity are you heading to now?" Jiang You tried to understand the timeline where Matthew was.

"The soul particle transfer we just performed was to the sixth singularity—Camelot. You actually knew about this?" Matthew realized he was in a relatively modern living room, not the Camelot of 1273. "How could this be possible? Did the soul particle transfer go wrong?"

"Don't be nervous. Just think of this as a special Heroic Spirit Summoning. Your nominal father, Lancelot, wants to fulfill his wish. Because of my Noble Phantasm, he can summon Servant Cards related to him. When the Duel is over, you will naturally return to your original location." Matthew's information made Jiang You unsure whether to feel regret or relief. The good news was that he didn't have to start from the Fuyuki Singularity, but the bad news was that the linkage had been reduced.

"Okay... well, I hope it can be quick. Senior is still waiting for me to come back." Matthew is not good at refusing others, especially when Lancelot is too close to her.

Matthew, who was born as an artificial human, saw the existence of the concept of "father" for the first time.

"Ma, Matthew..." Lancelot, who hadn't flinched even after Jiang You pointed out his dark past, was now somewhat timid. His spirit base had been telling him that Matthew was his daughter. "It's our first meeting, and I didn't prepare any gifts. This..."

"This cloak is enough." Matthew shook her head obediently. She wasn't a complete Heroic Spirit and was still affected by the temperature. The cloak Lancelot had given her did keep her warm. "I really want to have a good chat with my father, but Senior is still waiting for me, and I'm worried she might be in danger."

"Senior?" Lancelot keenly noticed Matthew's excitement at the mention of these two words. He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the Undestroyed Lake Light in his hand.

"Yes, she is a very reliable woman. Repairing the singularity and saving humanity along the way have been difficult, and it was all thanks to her efforts that we were able to overcome them one by one."

Lancelot finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Really? Really reliable."

Seeing Lancelot's expression of worrying that his cabbage would be eaten by pigs relax, Jiang You decisively started to add fuel to the fire. "Oh, Fujimaru Ritsuka is essentially a master who is unisex and has a level of special attack against Heroic Spirits that is even more terrifying than a succubus. Your inexperienced little eggplant has probably been eaten up."

"Alrr..."

Lancelot's frenzy was interrupted by Matthew's rebuking punch. "Mr. Servant, please don't make such jokes. Ritsuka-senpai is an extremely excellent Master. He trains himself in various ways every day to cope with the challenges of the singularity. That's why he is not as frivolous as you say. Dad, please continue the ceremony quickly."

Jiang You shrugged. It seems that Fujimaru Ritsuka is too traditional.

"Your Excellency really has a bad taste." Lancelot looked at Jiang You speechlessly, feeling that he was somewhat similar to a certain white creature.

"Let's continue. I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card [Glorious Knights of the Round Table]. This card can only be activated when you have only [Knights of the Round Table] servants on the field. Once per turn, Special Summon 1 [Knight of the Round Table] from your deck. I Special Summon [Knight of the Round Table Tristan] from my deck!"

[Round Table Knight Tristan] ★★★★★★ Attack Power 2000

"I was summoned as an incomplete Heroic Spirit. How sad." The red-haired handsome man with closed eyes stepped into the battlefield, holding a harp-shaped longbow.

"It turns out that the summoner is you, Lancelot. It turns out that you are so crazy that you can summon an old friend with your treasure. It's really amazing." After digesting the information provided by Jiang You's treasure, Tristan exclaimed in admiration.

"Yes, this treasure can even summon my king. There are some things I must tell her." Lancelot expressed his wish to his former colleague.

"You truly are as shameless as ever... but so am I." Tristan mocked Lancelot before slowly saying, "Then please convey to the king a few words from this guilty subject: 'Your Majesty, you are too fair and selfless, neglecting your own wishes. Please at least look directly into your own heart. You must understand not the hearts of your subjects, but your own!'"

Tristan laughed, a smile that was entirely forced. "I wish I could tell you everything I said back then. Lancelot, there's no need to make me meet the king. I'm sure the king wouldn't want to see this shameless face."

Lancelot agreed to Tristan's request. He held up the indestructible lake light and shouted to the sky.

"There are three 6-star Knights of the Round Table on the field. So—wherever the King's sword points, so do our hearts! Xyz Summon [King of the Round Table, Altria (Saber)]!"

The three of them transformed into pillars of light that shot up into the sky, merging into the nebula-shaped magic cloud, and their figures condensed out.

Altria Pendragon entered Fuyuki City in 04 in an incorrect way.

[King of the Round Table Knights - Artoria (Saber)] Attack Power 2500

"Lancelot, why are you here? What's going on?" Artoria, feeling dejected on Camlann Hill, suddenly found herself in an unknown place. Not yet a Heroic Spirit, she had no access to any modern information. She could only anxiously ask the only person she knew.

"King, you've arrived. I've longed for this day." Lancelot didn't offer an explanation to Artoria, but continued on his own. "Activate the effect of my king, [King of the Round Table, Artoria (Saber)]. When successfully summoned, equip a [Holy Sword, Sword of Promised Victory] from your Deck or Graveyard to this card."

[King of the Round Table Knights - Artoria (Saber)] Attack 2500 → 3500

The Sword of Promised Victory appeared in Altria's hand, the golden-blue holy sword emitting a brilliant golden light. Altria regained some of her former beauty.

"This is the king I remember." Lancelot looked at Jiang You. "Caster, if you have a way to transfer control of the cards, I'll leave it to you."

Chapter 20 We will build a lifetime Camelot!

"My turn, draw a card!"

Should I use the Crest Bug on Altria? Now? Here?

Altria only had three chances to take resistance, so she couldn't overcome the effects of the Marking Bug. However, this time, using Altria to kill Lancelot's target was a fun duel. Jiang You glanced at his hand and decided it wasn't necessary to be so awkward.

Time to try out a new card.

"I Normal Summon [Matou Sakura] and activate Sakura's effect to add [Emiya Kiritsugu] to my hand."

As soon as she stepped out of the Emiya residence, Sakura Matou, who was looking for a base, found herself walking into Jiang You's card game again.

"Caster?" According to Matou Sakura's memories, Caster's Noble Phantasm could only generate the past, present, and future corresponding to himself and his Master. Why was she being directly summoned by Caster? Given her personality, she didn't actively ask.

Nodding to Matou Sakura, Jiang You continued his actions. "Activate [Sakura's Dream]. This card can only be activated when [Matou Sakura] is on the field. Use a [Holy Grail] Spell Card from your deck as material for a Fusion Summon. Come, Sakura! Pour out all your resentment and hatred!"

【Sakura Dream】

【Matou Sakura·Black Holy Grail】

The emerging black mud swallowed up Sakura Matou, and in the black vortex, the blackened Sakura Matou descended.

Her originally purple hair had turned exceedingly pale. Long, black stripes of magical energy seamlessly covered her upper body, then blossomed like red spider lilies at her hips. Red veins like pulses spread freely down her legs, creating a strangely beautiful and eerie appearance.

[Matou Sakura·Black Holy Grail] Attack Power 2400

"This posture is a little uncomfortable." Sakura Matou knew that this would be her future, and the violent magic power in her body made her uneasy.

"Sorry, it seems that the form affects your senses. I will pay attention next time." Jiang You heard Sakura Matou's complaint and tried to maintain his favorability.

"It's okay, I believe in Caster." Matou Sakura shook her head, "I can help you too."

This favorability is rising quite fast. Jiang You sighed at the effectiveness of the Soul Crystal. "Then I'll leave it to you. I'll activate the effect of [Matou Sakura: Black Holy Grail]. When it's successfully summoned, I'll Special Summon as many [Shadow Tokens (1000/1000)] as possible on the field in Attack Position."

[Shadow Derivative] Attack 1000 *4

Black and red magical creatures wearing clothes similar to Sakura Matou's occupied all the remaining battle areas.

"Then, activate Matou Sakura's other effect, release two [Shadow Tokens] on the field, and designate a Servant on the opponent's field to gain control of it. Artoria, come to my side."

"My king, Tristan feels ashamed to face you. He asked me to convey this to you." Seeing Artoria standing against him, Lancelot breathed a sigh of relief and conveyed Tristan's words to her. Tristan's original intention was to let Artoria follow her heart. The Knights of the Round Table would support her, instead of going forward alone and making a choice that she was unwilling to make.

But Artoria couldn't bear to hear it now. She had long since lost the distinction between her true heart and her duty. "No... Tristan is right. I don't understand people's hearts. It's because I stubbornly cling to my own ideas. If only I hadn't pulled out the sword from the stone, the Knights of the Round Table wouldn't be in this state..."

"King Arthur, you are too perfect, and you want to be even more perfect. The end of Camelot was not your responsibility, which is why I feel so much regret. Even when faced with me like this, you never questioned me, nor did you ask me to atone for my sins. You simply stood firmly before us, showing us the right path. I have always longed for you to judge me personally. If you could have executed me in anger, I would not have embarked on such a mad path in my desire for atonement..."

Lancelot confided his sorrowful wish to Artoria.

"No, no..." Artoria, who had just experienced the Battle of Camlann, was at her lowest point. The weak side of herself that she had abandoned was clearly visible here. "It is precisely because I am not perfect that the Knights of the Round Table fell apart. It's all my fault."

"King..."

It felt like the two were about to start arguing, and Jiang You couldn't bear it any longer, so he launched into a tirade, "Let me summarize: King Arthur's true intention was to establish a lifelong Knights of the Round Table, to establish a lifelong Camelot. Sister, is your gravity so strong? Nothing lasts forever. The Knights of the Round Table were only able to assemble because of you. If it weren't for you, their behavior would have been a mess long ago. The fall of Camelot and the end of the Age of Gods are inevitable, and it won't matter who comes."