Jiang You even saw self-restraint—something he'd almost doubted existed in this collaboration. Most of the time, consecutive Special Summons weren't necessary in this event, but if it was specifically mentioned, it should be quite powerful.
He quickly examined the effect of Fairy Knight Tristan (Swimsuit).
Fairy Knight Tristan (Swimsuit)
[ Pretender ] 9-Star Attack Power 3000.
This card cannot be targeted by card effects.
It can also be treated as a "Knights of the Round Table" servant by rule.
During your Main Phase, you can discard one card to activate one of the following effects once per turn:
Destroy all other Servants on the field. During the turn this effect is activated, this card cannot attack.
Deal 1000 Life Point damage to your opponent.
Reduce the Attack Power and Defense Power of all face-up Servants on your opponent's field by 1000.
Randomly discard one card from your opponent's hand.
Once per turn: When a Spell, Trap, or Monster effect is activated, negate that activation and destroy it.
This aligns with Fairy Tristan's personality—almost all her effects are disruptive and chaotic. Her resistance isn't as strong as Red Daddy's when they both enter the field at the same rank, but her effects are more versatile, even disrupting the opponent's hand. In a coordinated environment, she's quite capable of controlling the field, surpassing many other Servants' endgame potential. Truly worthy of being chosen by the Great Cernunnos, the Horned God of creation myths. Moreover, Fairy Tristan's Deck now focuses on traps, making her less reliant on Special Summons.
Most importantly, she can reliably send the 12-Star behemoth, Great Cernunnos, directly from the Deck to the Graveyard. Combined with Fairy Tristan's effect to Special Summon herself, this significantly strengthens her own Deck. This Fairy Tristan can also be considered a Knight of the Round Table. If Jiang You wished, he could even provide her with a Holy Sword related to the Round Table to compensate for her inability to increase her Attack Power, which might leave her vulnerable to being destroyed in battle.
"Hmm... it's subtle, but she's definitely become stronger."
Jiang You examined the three new cards: Fairy Tristan (Swimsuit), Cernunnos, and Grudge Fusion. Apart from only receiving one copy of each, they were perfect. But shouldn't a Savior's growth stem from their own strength? Why had it become like opening card packs? Jiang You resolved to secretly try ringing the bell himself later.
"As long as you can reliably get this thing into your hand, you'll be a top-tier Heroic Spirit in card battles."
"So I really am the Savior?" Fairy Tristan pointed incredulously at herself. "I'm actually the Child of Prophecy destined to end Mother's reign? No way!"
"Guaranteed authentic. You truly rang the Pilgrimage Bell and gained the power to save the world."
Now all the evidence pointed to Fairy Tristan being the Child of Prophecy. "Alright, today we'll storm Camelot and snatch Morgan's throne!"
Instantly, Fairy Tristan's foot shot out, her sharp heel aimed at Jiang You's heart. Crimson magical power enveloped the razor-sharp heel, and with Medea's enchantment, its sharpness could easily slice through steel.
Of course, Fairy Tristan's limited thinking prevented her from realizing Jiang You was joking. Driven by the threat Jiang You's words posed to Morgan, she genuinely harbored murderous intent. However, she only intended to intimidate him, reminding him of the vast power difference between them.
"Some improvement, at least you know you can't just resort to violence anymore. Worthy of praise."
Facing Fairy Tristan's attack, Jiang You made no attempt to dodge, watching calmly as her heel stopped less than five centimeters from his heart.
"Seriously, how boring. Don't presume on Mother's favor to spout nonsense!"
Fairy Tristan curled her lip in displeasure, having hoped to savor Jiang You's desperate attempts to flee.
"Next time, I won't be so—You?!"
To her utter shock, Jiang You suddenly stepped forward, deliberately thrusting his chest against Fairy Tristan's heel.
"Are you insane?!"
Truth be told, though their personalities clashed, Jiang You was one of the few who could communicate with her on equal terms. Even she would find his careless death somewhat regrettable. After all, in her heart, he ranked second only to Mother in all of Britain.
"If you die, what am I supposed to do?"
"?"
Jiang You glanced at his email. Fairy Tristan's Affection hadn't increased much—how had things suddenly escalated to this point?
Fairy Tristan quickly clarified her statement: "No, if you die, how am I supposed to duel those Mors?! At least hand over your Noble Phantasms before you kick the bucket!"
Jiang You's face darkened as he immediately activated the Duel Space.
Duel Start!
Jiang You LP: 4000
Fairy Tristan LP: 4000
"I almost forgot—your Noble Phantasm can turn any attack into a duel invitation," Fairy Tristan said, looking at Jiang You with a hint of regret, as if her expression had been wasted.
"What else? You were hoping for me to die, weren't you?" Jiang You retorted, rolling his eyes. Fairy Tristan's Affection was proving incredibly difficult to raise. Despite all the help he'd given her, she was still ready to strike at any moment. Still, compared to the current Melusine, she was relatively easier to "conquer." "Don't even think about borrowing my Noble Phantasm. There's no legend of me lending it out."
"So, you said all that just to duel me?"
"Of course not. Utilizing a Noble Phantasm's effects to develop its functions is a fundamental skill for a Heroic Spirit."
Even if a Noble Phantasm's description only mentioned dueling, its potential uses extended far beyond mere card games.
"This duel is meaningless in terms of victory or defeat. Since you rang the Pilgrimage Bell, we need to report to Morgan immediately. Therefore, I'll start."
"Using Summoning to transmit information?" Fairy Tristan mused, intrigued. Perhaps her Fetch Failnaught could also be adapted for other purposes.
"But Mother is right here in my Deck. Why are you going first?"
"Not necessarily. I activate Morgan's effect from my hand, sending Gawain from my hand to the Graveyard to Special Summon her to the field! Additionally, Morgan's effect adds a Bloodstained Throne to my hand."
"Mother's card?!"
Fairy Tristan stared in astonishment at the cards Jiang You revealed. She knew Jiang You and her mother were on good terms, but she never imagined it would reach this point. Not only did Morgan appear in Jiang You's Deck, but he also possessed her mother's exclusive card, Bloodstained Throne, which Tristan herself had never owned. Did this mean Jiang You held more importance in Morgan's heart than she did? "But... when did this happen?"
The white-haired queen on the throne sat with her eyes closed, feigning sleep.
Morgan - Attack Power: 3000.
"Do you need my assistance so soon?"
Morgan, sensing Jiang You's summons, slowly opened her eyes, only to find herself facing Fairy Tristan. She frowned. She had indeed promised Jiang You her assistance, but only in critical moments. Summoning her so casually would surely anger her.
"For something so trivial?"
"Of course not."
Jiang You spoke in a mysterious tone.
"Morgan, what I'm about to tell you... you mustn't be afraid."