"Nothing more than a clown." Goetia's expression was also not very good. It wasn't that he was shocked by the strength of the Knights of the Round Table. It was just that the opponent's act of filling the entire field with a single card made him quite displeased. Anyone else, after being faced with the opponent's one-click return to the field, would feel dissatisfied with the dealer.
Gudako's turn was not over yet: "Because of the effect of [Camelot], the Attack Power and Defense Power of all Knights of the Round Table on the field are increased by 500 points!"
[Lancelot] Attack Power 2400→3000→3500
[Gawain] Attack Power 2500→3000→3500
[Mash] Attack Power 1800→2300
[Agravain] Attack Power 2000→2500
[Mordred] Attack Power 2500→3500→4000
"And then it's the effect of [Sword of Revolving Victory]. Release this Equip Spell Card to destroy one servant on the field! The one I want to destroy is you! [Goetia]" Without any hesitation, she locked onto Goetia as the target. This was the most troublesome enemy at present, and Gudako did not dare to let him continue to remain on the field.
"Naïve! I will not be destroyed by effects! Only battle destruction can make me leave the field! But with my stats, you have no chance!" Gawain's Holy Sword, unleashing a giant wave like the blazing sun, swept across Goetia's body, yet it took no effect. "Useless! Useless!"
"As expected..." Since it was impossible to see all of Goetia's effects directly, Gudako wasn't too disappointed. She had to try it out regardless. "In that case, I will use [Gawain], [Mash], and [Agravain] as materials to Xyz Summon the King of Knights, [Artoria]!"
As the most popular character of the entire IP, the female protagonist who didn't appear in the main FGO story entered the scene in this manner.
[Artoria] Attack Power 2500→3000
"As part of [Artoria]'s effect, I will equip [Sword of Promised Victory] from my Deck to herself!"
[Artoria] Attack Power 3000→4000
"Then, [Artoria]'s effect will detach one Xyz Material to destroy [Forneus]!" Since Goetia was unaffected by destruction effects, the only possible target was the remaining [Forneus].
"Hahahaha, you really never learn, do you?!" Goetia laughed loudly. The Demon God Pillars all possessed similar characteristics. "When [Forneus] is sent from the field to the Graveyard, you can search for a Trap Card from your Deck and set it face-down on the field. Furthermore, this set Trap Card can be activated directly during this turn. All right, continue your move."
Gudako fell into deep thought, staring at the newly set card. Since Goetia had chosen this card himself, it must be one that could counter the current turn. Even though it was her own turn, she felt the pressure mounting.
Of course, if Gudako knew about a certain blue deck, she probably wouldn't feel this way.
But in any case, there was no room to hesitate now. She had no choice but to proceed. "I will Xyz Change [Artoria]! Special Summon [Artoria·Lancer]! And activate her effect to equip the Holy Lance [Rhongomyniad] to herself!"
Although it seemed as if the original Saber had simply grown up and changed weapons, she was actually a completely different person. Her personality and way of thinking had both transformed.
[Artoria] Attack Power 3000→3500→4500
[Rhongomyniad] has the effect of banishing all cards on the field at the end of the turn, but against an enemy like [Goetia], Gudako lacked the confidence to protect this card and White Lancer Artoria until the start of her own turn. However, she had still made other preparations.
"I activate the Spell Card [Round Table Council]! When this card is activated, I can choose one [Knight of the Round Table] on the field and equip as many [Holy Sword] Equip Spell Cards as possible from the field or Graveyard to that servant! My choice is, of course, [Artoria]!" The artwork of this Spell Card depicted the Knights of the Round Table seated around the round table, their swords also arranged in a circle to signify their identities.
"My King, I entrust this to you!" Lancelot bowed and offered his Holy Sword.
"Since Father demands it, I will not refuse." Mordred also drew her weapon.
The power of all (summoned) Knights of the Round Table converged upon White Lancer Artoria. The already immense magical power finally materialized into a golden stream of light, erupting from the Holy Lance.
[Artoria] Attack Power 4500→5500 (Sword of Promised Victory)→6500 (Clarent)→7100 (Arondight)→7600 (Sword of Revolving Victory)
"With this, I've surpassed you! You said that destruction by battle can affect you, right?" The Attack Power was exactly the right amount; if she had been missing a single weapon, she wouldn't have achieved this. Gudako felt that this was destiny. As long as Goetia was destroyed, she could directly claim victory. "Enter the Battle Phase!"
"My King, please bring me victory!" Gudako seemed to be getting excited. Right now, White Lancer Artoria seemed capable of piercing even the world itself.
"You're celebrating too early!" Goetia abruptly interrupted Gudako. "This is why, as the final Master of humanity, you are foolish to a laughable degree. Why would I tell you whether I can be destroyed by battle? Do you think I'm that kind of idiot who blurts out everything? Let me tell you this: I activate the Trap Card [Demon God Pillar Awakening]! This card can only be activated if there is a [Demon God Pillar] related servant on the field. It returns all Demon God Pillars from the Graveyard to my Hand! Furthermore, it designates one [Demon God Pillar] on the field and increases its Attack Power by 1000 points multiplied by the number of cards returned!"
"!!!!" Not only was he replenishing his hand, but he was also boosting his Attack Power massively. Gudako felt immense pressure.
[Goetia] Attack Power 7200→10200
His Attack Power instantly broke ten thousand. According to the rules of a Shadow Game, a direct hit would likely send her soul flying out of her body.
"Fujimaru Ritsuka! Your journey ends here!" Goetia blocked the Holy Lance with a single hand. Having inherited Solomon's wisdom, he chose not to counter with magic, but instead unleashed a flurry of punches with his muscular arm upon White Lancer Artoria. Then, he threw the wounded White Lancer Artoria directly toward Gudako. "Die!"
The walls of Camelot emitted a soft blue light, catching the defeated White Lancer Artoria and protecting Gudako in the process. "The effect of [Camelot] allows me to take no battle damage while this card is on the field."
"How troublesome." Goetia shook the blood remaining on his hand and muttered with a low voice. "Continue your little show."
"The effect of [Arondight] allows it to be destroyed in place of the equipped monster." Gudako decided she had to save White Lancer Artoria at all costs. As long as Camelot remained, White Lancer Artoria could at least block one attack. She had no room for any other moves now. "And then I... end my turn."