"I offer two copies of Hundred Faces as sacrifices to perform a high-level summon: Gilgamesh!"
Jiang You didn't have any special summoning methods for Gilgamesh, so he didn't stack Fanatics but instead kept them on the field as materials for a high-level summon.
"Impossible!"
Gilgamesh couldn't believe his eyes. How could he, the oldest Hero King, be included in the deck of a Heroic Spirit who didn't even dare reveal his name?
"You insect! You must be lying to me!"
"After playing this game so many times, you still don't know if these cards can be faked?"
The golden servant emerged from the light. "If you don't believe me, open your eyes and see for yourself!"
[Gilgamesh: Attack Power 3000]
"...Caster, while This King acknowledges your heroic deeds in saving the world, that doesn't mean you can command me at will."
The Gilgamesh summoned this time wasn't a replica, but another sentient individual.
"I roughly expected this, but I didn't think it would actually be you."
Jiang You realized that the Gilgamesh on his side (hereafter referred to as Fourth War Goldie) was the same one from the previous script.
"This time, I really need you to solve some problems. Take a look at our opponent—don't be too surprised."
"What else could it be? I've even fought Beasts. What could possibly surprise me...?"
Fourth War Goldie quickly sensed a slight discomfort within Gilgamesh's body—more precisely, a feeling of disgust. However, he couldn't pinpoint the cause.
"Another version of myself actually disgusts This King... One version of This King is enough for this world! Where did this Faker come from?"
"How dare you call This King a Faker?"
Gilgamesh, who claimed to possess the original forms of all Noble Phantasms, couldn't accept this label. He considered himself the rightful copyright holder.
"To be subordinate to a mere insect like you, Faker, is an insult to this King! Throughout heaven and earth, only I reign supreme! You could never possibly compare!"
"Caster! Let me kill him!"
Fourth War Goldie was clearly displeased with Jiang You's control, but he had grown accustomed to such treatment at the hands of the Beast. He held a grudging respect for Jiang You, who had managed to defeat the Beast. Unable to vent his anger elsewhere, he redirected it entirely toward Gilgamesh.
"Hold your horses. I'll activate Gilgamesh's effect to place the Gate of Babylon from my Deck into the back row and equip two Noble Phantasms to him."
Gilgamesh: Attack Power 3000 → 4000
"Alright, I'll set one face-down card in my last back row slot and end my turn."
"Caster, why? Why not attack?"
Fourth War Goldie couldn't understand why Jiang You wasn't seizing the obvious path to victory.
While deploying the Gate of Babylon now would indeed secure a direct kill, Jiang You had no intention of ending things so quickly. Fourth War Goldie couldn't break through Gilgamesh's defenses directly; the true killing blow was yet to come.
"Unlike you, I don't have that kind of bond. I need another turn to summon Him."
Jiang You explained, planning to use Fate's Draw on his next turn to lock in the card.
"I see."
Fourth War Goldie understood Jiang You was referring to that card and cast a malicious glance at Gilgamesh. Even he could sense something was wrong, let alone the King of Heroes himself.
"Now it's clear who the real Faker is."
"How dare you treat This King like this!"
Jiang You, despite maintaining the upper hand, refrained from attacking, instead toying with Gilgamesh, fueling the king's already simmering rage.
"This King's turn! Draw!"
"This King will make you pay for your arrogance!"
Gilgamesh slammed down the card he had just drawn.
"I activate Elixir of Immortality! You wretched insect, your luck has run out! This King's servant card was in my starting hand! I special summon a second Gilgamesh from the Graveyard!"
"Hold your horses."
The second Gilgamesh wasn't affected by the sealing effect, meaning he could use any Noble Phantasms on the field as ammunition for destruction. Jiang You wouldn't let him succeed.
"I unleash Dawn of Destruction to negate its effect!"
The Elixir of Immortality was knocked over by a Noble Phantasm, interrupting Gilgamesh's resurrection.
Fourth War Goldie: Attack Power 4000 → 3500
Gilgamesh: Life Points 4000 → 3500
"Want to continue?" Jiang You asked, knowing full well Gilgamesh had taken no action last turn and would do the same this turn. The only difference was that this time, he had an empty spell/trap zone to manipulate.
"This King sets a card face-down and ends his turn."
After agonizing over whether to fill an ineffective spell/trap zone with Dawn of Destruction from the Gate of Babylon or set Chains of Heaven, Gilgamesh finally chose to set Chains of Heaven.
He intended to counter Jiang You's Fourth War Goldie effect in the same way Jiang You had.
"This King ends his turn."
By sealing Fourth War Goldie's effect at the start of his turn, he could withstand Jiang You's onslaught with his superior attack power.
After all, he still had Proto-Durandal, which granted immunity to battle destruction, and Proto-Dásatin, which protected him from one servant effect destruction.
"My turn. Draw!"
Jiang You activated Fate's Draw. Both Gilgameshes sensed the familiar aura of the earth within the cards he drew.
"I activate Chains of Heaven..."
Gilgamesh knew he couldn't delay any longer and immediately activated Chains of Heaven.
Unfortunately, Jiang You had anticipated this move. "Useless! Information Gathering - second card! Negate it!"
"Damn it!!!"
Every action Gilgamesh took was perfectly countered by Jiang You. He realized Jiang You had thoroughly analyzed his deck and strategies.
"Hahahaha! Faker, your pathetic display is truly amusing!" Fourth War Goldie seized the opportunity to mock him.
"Don't gloat, you worm! This insect knows my deck so well and even possesses my cards—you must be behind this, Faker! I bet you've never even beaten him yourself!"
Fourth War Goldie fell silent. It was the truth.
"Then it ends here! I activate Delusional Illusion to Special Summon two Hundred Faces from the Graveyard again. And now—O mortals, bind the gods with chains!"
The earth (as determined by the Duel Space) slowly rose, forming a humanoid figure. The servant representing the earth and life descended.
Enkidu: Attack Power 2500.
"My dearest friend... how could you possibly be in his Deck?"
Gilgamesh's expression grew even more incredulous, especially since Enkidu had never responded to his summons.
"I sense an overwhelming malice... Gil, you look truly... hideous."
Enkidu immediately recognized the essence of Gilgamesh's Black Mud-infused body. No matter how lifelike the vessel appeared, it radiated a thick aura of malevolence.
"Not only that, but he's done some truly despicable things..."
Jiang You recounted the relevant plot points from Fate/Stay Night, emphasizing the child electricity generation and the plan to release the Black Mud.
True to Gilgamesh's nature, he offered no denial.
"This... Gil, I take back what I said. You're not just hideous, you're vile."
Enkidu shook his head in utter disappointment.
Gilgamesh instinctively covered his face, his heart trembling at his dearest friend's judgment. He wanted to retort, but words failed him. Before Enkidu, he felt utterly powerless.
"That's right, my dearest friend! I am the true one! He's nothing but a Faker imitating me!"
"Gilgamesh, that's undeniably you. You must know that, right?"
Enkidu showed no mercy to his dearest friend, knowing him all too well.
"If Caster hadn't appeared and summoned you to this era with your current personality, you'd only care about your own amusement. You would have undoubtedly become exactly like him."
"So isn't this King here to make amends for his past mistakes?" Gilgamesh felt a twinge of embarrassment. He knew what kind of person he was, and Enkidu's words struck true.
"Caster, send this detestable fool back where he belongs!"
"Gate of Babylon activated! Replenishing Gilgamesh's equipment to three cards!"
Fourth War Goldie's attack power: 3500 → 4500.
"Then let's see who has the greater arsenal of Noble Phantasms!" Fourth War Goldie challenged him.
"First round!"
Gilgamesh knew defeat was inevitable, but his instincts still drove him to struggle. He unleashed Proto-Dásatin, and the two Noble Phantasms clashed, neutralizing each other.
Jiang You's Life Points: 3500 → 3000.
Gilgamesh's Life Points: 3500 → 3000.
"Second round!"
Gilgamesh could no longer resist. He and the two Equipment Cards behind him were sent to the Graveyard.
Gilgamesh LP: 3000 → 2500.
To truly kill, one must crush the spirit, Jiang You declared with finality.
"Final strike! Enkidu attacks Gilgamesh directly!"
"At least... at least let This King fall by his own hand!" Gilgamesh shouted, his voice strained with his last ounce of strength.
"I hope the next time I see you, you'll be worthy of the title 'Wise King.'"
The last thing Gilgamesh saw was Enkidu's face twisted with disgust.
Gilgamesh LP: 2500 → 0!