How come the Ace of Cups isn't considered the Holy Grail?

The front half of the eagle is entirely gold, while the rear half of the lion is white. Scattered across its body are crimson armor pieces that cover its hind legs, chest, wing roots, and claws. It also wears a mask that looks like an eye patch over its eyes.

What is this thing?!

【Heral Beast Griffin】

【4 stars】

[Bird and Beast Clan/Wind]

[Attack power: 1600]

Although the color scheme makes this griffin look less terrifying than those in myths and legends, and more like a manga or anime, it still categorizes Ayaka Sajou, who is seeing a fantasy species for the first time, as a ferocious beast that could easily take her life.

Kyoko looked at the griffin she had summoned, her expression becoming somewhat subtle.

Although she can use the effects of her Noble Phantasm [Zabaniya], she can also use a technique called [Zabaniya] from a previous Hassan to control Zhenni, transforming Zhenni, who is in the form of dense mist, into various forms such as giant beasts, snakes, beauties, and giants.

But that was clearly a completely different experience from summoning and controlling fantasy creatures like griffins now.

So why is Saber's Noble Phantasm not a sword, but these cards that summon fantasy creatures?

Shouldn't this be a technique only Casters use?

"The effect of the [Crested Lion] in the graveyard has activated!" After a brief moment of confusion, the game, which was full of strangeness, continued. If she hadn't been unable to escape, Kyoko wouldn't have participated in this game.

The statement "The loser in a duel will lose everything" sounds really wrong!

"When this card is sent to the Graveyard, add 1 'Emblem Beast' monster from your Deck to your hand, except for 'Emblem Beast Lion'! I add 'Emblem Beast Stad Whale' to my hand!"

"I Normal Summon [Emblem Beast Stad Whale] from my hand!"

A whale, clad in silver-white armor, rode the waves and came before Kyonobuko.

Its size has obviously shrunk a lot, otherwise, unless it hasn't grown up yet, how could a whale not even fill such an office?

【Emblem Beast Stad Whale】

【4 stars】

[Fish/Water]

[Attack power: 900]

"If 【Emblem Beast Stad Whale】 is Summoned or Special Summoned, I can discard 1 card from my hand to activate this effect, adding 2 "Emblem" Spell/Trap Cards from my Deck to my hand!"

"I choose to add [Manifested Emblem] and [Resurrection Emblem] to my hand!"

Choosing one card from her hand and sending it to the graveyard, Kyoko drew the two cards that had popped out of her deck, and then, under the watchful eyes of Ayaka Sajou, summoned the dark nebula in the center of the room.

Golden light particles spun and circled, eventually being swallowed by the nebula. The two monsters, enveloped in green and blue light, were also drawn into it.

"I'll use the Level 4 monsters [Emblem Beast Griffin] and [Emblem Beast Stad Whale] on the field as Xyz Material to create a stacking network with these two monsters! Xyz Summon!"

"Rank 4! [No. 18 Heraldic Ancestral Emblem]!"

It was something that seemed to have nothing to do with the word 'living'.

The shattered ice crystals were encased in irregular, deep blue circular blades. Red vortexes, resembling eyes, lit up the ice crystals, and the number '18' was printed on the outer circular blades, occasionally emitting a faint glow under the illumination of the two orbs of light surrounding them.

【No. 18 Heraldic Emblem】

【Level 4】

[Excess Material: 2]

[Psychokinesis/Overpower/Light]

[Attack power: 2200]

But its role in the story probably ends here.

With a blank expression, Kyoko inserted one card into the Duel Disk: "I Tribute [Number 18: Emblem of the Ancestor] on the field to activate the Normal Spell [Manifested Emblem]! Special Summon 2 'Emblem Beast' monsters from my Deck in Defense Position!"

"Come forth! [Heral Beast Griffin], [Heral Beast Abercombe Dragon]!"

The griffin and a reddish-brown dragon that had appeared before slowly emerged from the emblem that shone with a bewitching purple light. The dragon, wearing white armor with green spikes, crouched on the horizontally placed card in a defensive posture.

【Heral Beast Griffin】

[Defense: 1000]

【Herald Abercrombie Dragon】

【4 stars】

【Dragon/Wind】

[Defense: 900]

At that moment, the phantom of Su Hui, who had just been liberated and sent to the cemetery, flashed across the scene, and then Kyoshinko spoke.

"The effect of [Number 18, Emblem of the Father] in the Graveyard is activated! If this card is sent to the Graveyard, send 2 'Emblem Beast' monsters from your Deck to the Graveyard!"

"I send the remaining two [Emblem Beast Abercombe Dragon] cards from my deck to the graveyard! Then I banish [Emblem Beast Stad Whale] from the graveyard and activate its effect!"

Kyoko took out the Stad Whale, which had accompanied Sue as an extra material, from the graveyard and showed it to Yuwatari.

"Target two 'Emblem Beast' monsters of the same name in my Graveyard and Special Summon them in Defense Position! I Special Summon two 'Emblem Beast Abercombe Dragon' monsters that I just sent to my Graveyard!"

In the center of the site, a circular hole leading to the cemetery opened up. Around the edge of the hole was a circular array inscribed with mysterious characters. A purple iron chain, formed purely of energy, appeared out of thin air, protruded into the cemetery through the hole, and pulled out two identical flying dragons.

【Herald Abercrombie Dragon 2 & 3】

[Defense: 900]

"The summoning condition is 3 Level 4 monsters! However, if the [Crest Beast Griffin] on the field is Xyz Material for a No. Xyz Monster Xyz Summon using 3 or more monsters as materials, it can be used as Xyz Material for 2 monsters!"

"Using the [Emblem Beast Abercombe Dragon] and [Emblem Beast Griffin] on the field as materials, I'm rebuilding the stacking network! XYZ Summon!"

The circular passage leading to the cemetery disappeared, replaced by the previous nebula appearing on the ceiling. A [Heral Beast Abercombe Dragon] and a [Heral Beast Griffin] transformed into green orbs of light and flew into it.

"Liberate! Rage!"

In an instant, a deep purple beam of light burst forth, striking directly in front of Kuangxinzi and leaving a strange emblem that covered the entire ceiling. Crimson thunder struck, and a figure slowly emerged from the emblem amidst the thunderous roar.

"Appear! Rank 4! [No. 69 Emblem of the Aegis]!"

【No. 69 Herald Shield】

【Level 4】

[Excess Material: 2]

[Psychokinesis/Overpower/Light]

[Attack power: 2600]

Chapter 257 Stuttering? No, it's a stammering.

It was a figure that resembled a demon from mythology.

The body, made entirely of bones, had no flesh or blood. The deformed body seemed to consist only of the upper body. The two bony arms had no hands and were completely covered by dark green armor. A total of six dagger-like blades protruded from the outside of the arm armor.

The curved spine closes down to fit the pair of large, curved horns on the head, each bearing the number '69'. Rose-red patterns extend from the base of the horns, and the menacing mouth of the face is also surrounded by a mask.

"It's not over yet!" Kyoko raised her hand, and Ayaka Sajou looked up in surprise as she did so, only to find that the vortex on the ceiling had not yet disappeared.

"I will use [Number 69, Emblem of the Aegis] on the field as material to create a stacking network with 1 monster! Xyz Summon!"

Can you Xyz Summon using only one monster?

When faced with a situation that contradicted the information she had received, Ayaka Sajou felt a sense of unease amidst her confusion.

This guy seems really good at this game... Will Saber mess up?

Although she didn't know the specific consequences of losing this game, since it started midway through a battle, the outcome probably wouldn't be good...

Despite Ayaka Sajou's worried gaze, Yuu Watari calmly watched Kyoko continue unfolding her weapon.

"The colossal blade will pulverize all enemies that stand in its way. Now is the time to unleash your destructive power! Appear! Rank 4! [No. 69 Emblem of God - God's Smash]!"

The shield emblem on the field transformed into a golden ball of light and flew back into the vortex of the nebula. Then, a colossal object resembling a handleless double-edged axe crashed down with a purple beam of light, leaving behind jagged and deep cracks on the ground.

Three small nebula-like clusters of light swirled around it, each following its own predetermined path, without interfering with the others.

【No. 69 Heraldry and Shield - Gods Smash】

【Level 4】

[Excess Material: 3]

[Psychokinesis/Overpower/Light]

[Attack power: 2800]

"Spell Card [Crest of Resurrection] activated! Special Summon [Crest Beast Lion] from my Graveyard!"

The deep purple coat of arms that covered the entire floor of the room lit up, and the passage to the cemetery opened in its center, from which a white lion clad in golden armor leaped out.

【Heral Lion】

【4 stars】

[Orcs/Earth]

[Attack power: 2000]

It's not over yet!

Ayaka Sajou thought to herself.

Not only because she saw that the nebula vortex in the sky had not yet dissipated, but also because Kyoshinoko now had three more level 4 monsters on her field!

Sure enough, just as her gaze fell upon the three monsters, they too transformed into two green orbs of light and flew into the nebula vortex above.

"Next, I'll stack my two Level 4 monsters, [Emblem Beast Abercombe Dragon] and [Emblem Beast Lion], to create a stacking network of three monsters! XYZ Summon!"

"Reappear! [No. 69 Emblem of the Aegis]!"

The figure of the second shield emerged from the nebula vortex, but as the second unit, it still could not escape the curse of its name. Before it could even warm up the atmosphere after its appearance, it was enveloped in light again after Kyoko took out a card.

"【Advanced Magic - Restricted Alien's Magic Power】Activated!"

Kyoko inserts the card into the Duel Disk, her resolute voice announcing the arrival.

"Choose my Rank 4 monster, [Number 69: Crest of the Shield]! Special Summon 1 "Chaos No." monster from my Extra Deck by Xyz Summoning it over this monster!"

"Chaos XYZ change! Emblems imbued with the power of chaos! Transform into a shield that blocks life, and bring equal death to your enemies!"

"Descend, Rank 5! [CNo. 69 Emblem of Death Chaos]!"

The crimson ball of light rose into the sky alone and disappeared into a dark vortex that, unlike the previous nebula vortex, seemed to be devoid of any light. Energy, a mixture of dark green and pitch black, then burst forth.

The Chaos Emblem, much larger than the Shield Emblem, unfurled its massive blades that served as its arms. Its white bones darkened, its armor was tinged with gold, and each rib seemed to restrain the flowing red and black energy within.

On its large, stag beetle-like horn, the number 69 flashed by. Four square-shaped gemstones, which served as the super-material, emitted a rose-red glow and stood steadily in a row in front of it.

【CNo. 69 Emblem of Death and Chaos】

【Level 5】

[Excess Material: 4]

[Psychokinesis/Overpower/Light]

[Attack power: 4000]

"Finally, I set two cards face down, and that ends the turn."

After two buzzing sounds, two card images with their reverse swirl patterns facing up appeared on the field. Having used up all her cards, Mad Nobunaga ended her turn with two monsters and two face-down cards, while her graveyard area lit up.

"At this moment, the effect of [Crest of Light and Shadow] in my Graveyard activates! If there is a Psychic-Type Xyz Monster on the field during my End Phase, and this card is in my Graveyard, I Set this card on my field!"