Chapter 61. Scene of Life and Death, The Child of Light Cu Chulainn Comes to the Rescue!
["Boom...!!"]
[Between heaven and earth, following the billowing air waves, the deafening sound caused people to tremble.]
[Under the moonlight, the astonished face of Yukinoshita Yukino appeared illuminated, seemingly completely unprepared for the power of Saber, who could resemble a human-shaped disaster, breaking through a sturdy mountain with a single strike.]
[Is this the Heroic Spirit renowned in human history?]
[Looking at the mountain that seemed like ruins, Artoria appeared even more solemn.]
["…Have we won?"]
["No, not yet, a fierce breath is recovering, he's still alive…?!"]
[Artoria murmured, her eyes suddenly contracting, raising her holy sword.]
["RRROOOAAARRR!!!"]
[The crumbled mountain trembled slightly, a terrifying roar scattered the thick smoke, and under the moonlight, the proud figure of Berserker appeared. Even though his chest had been pierced with a bloody hole, his back stood tall and unyielding.]
[A strong aura radiated, his fighting spirit causing chills.]
[Truly worthy of being the greatest hero in ancient Greek mythology, Heracles!!]
[Under the dual protection of 'God Hand' and 'Armor of Fafnir', even the powerful blow of 'Wind King' that shattered the mountain could not kill him.]
[On the contrary, the holy sword had lost its wind concealment, revealing the pure holy light of the sword.]
[The silver blade reflected a pale golden light, with the hilt and tip inlaid with gold.]
[The blue handle, lavishly decorated, further displayed the demeanor of a king, undoubtedly a sword of royalty!]
["Sword of Promised Victory..... So that's how it is~."]
[From afar, the one observing the battlefield, Purge King raised an eyebrow and said lightly.]
[He had already grasped the information about the Einzbern family, an ancient family with a long traditional lineage, allowing Purge King to immediately recognize the origin of the holy sword and thus infer the identity of Saber.]
[Of course, any magus with some knowledge could recognize it.]
[That was a king full of legends, the sword of Saber was easily identifiable.]
[Was this a miraculous coincidence?]
[Yukinoshita Yukino summoned a Servant same like Haruno.]
[——The King Arthur of the Kingdom of Britannia.]
["What a pity, if the True Name had been released, Berserker could definitely have been killed."]
[Purge King rubbed his chin and suddenly smiled.]
[Then let's play a little longer.]
...
"Berserker really didn't die?!"
The whole world was stunned, unable to believe it.
That was a storm of natural disaster level, Strike Air: Hammer of the Wind King, a blow that shattered a mountain!!
Calling it the strongest weapon after nuclear weapons was not an exaggeration.
And yet the result was only that he was severely wounded?
No.
Inside the Celestial Curtain, Berserker's wounds were quickly healing, Saber's attack was almost completely in vain.
And this was still the result when Purge King hadn't even used his talent to enhance...
It was too absurd!
...
In America, at the [Headquarters of the Countermeasure Bureau for Heroic Spirits] just established today.
General MacArthur, drenched in sweat, grabbed the collar of a researcher's white blouse and roared angrily.
"Still haven't calculated the power of the Hammer of the Wind King?!"
"...Already calculated, already calculated."
The researcher, panicked, opened the supercomputer screen showing complex data diagrams.
This strike generated five thousand trillion joules of heat, a force comparable to the maximum power limit of the crystal cannon of the NX-01 Enterprise spacecraft from the STARTERK Earth Fleet, equivalent to nearly a thousand tons of TNT exploding instantly.
Any superhero from the Marvel movies would almost die on the spot facing a disaster of this magnitude.
If Artoria used Strike Air in the center of New York City...
It would be unstoppable.
It would be hopeless.
They could only laugh bitterly and stand still awaiting death!
"...!"
MacArthur trembled as he pulled out a cigarette, his face filled with fury.
As a member of the American upper class, MacArthur was, of course, different from ordinary people who knew nothing about the dark mystical side behind the era. However, those monsters did not affect human prosperity; powerful beings dared not recklessly harm ordinary people.
Since the Middle Ages, with the dawn of the human era, every century had seen the appearance of "Honored One."
Things like werewolves, vampires, and yokai...
Under the booming fate of humanity, they had all been forced into hiding.
In Japan, there was even a place called "Gensokyo," specifically for accepting yokai.
Thus, they—the wealthy elite—could live carefree, feasting and singing through the night.
But ever since Merlin descended into the Pacific Ocean, everything had completely changed.
It meant that other Heroic Spirits could also descend and could act freely against humanity.
In the face of life and death, the noble lives of these capitalists were no different from the common folk.
"Fuck!"
Heroic Spirits are indeed all unstable elements!
To live a safe and carefree life, the only way is to use Heroic Spirits to fight against Heroic Spirits.
"Relay my order, go to Princeton University and retrieve a slice of Einstein's brain."
MacArthur's eyes darkened, "I want to see if, by using the church's holy power as an energy source, replicating the summoning magic circle exactly, and chanting the incantation, we can summon this great scientist!"
"...But, what if they refuse to hand it over?"
The researcher hesitated slightly, timidly asking.
General MacArthur waved his hand dismissively, his tone relaxed: "They won't."
"After Einstein died, his brain was cut into 240 slices for research and preservation. I'm only taking one slice, how could they refuse?"
"I understand, General."
The researcher nodded, then quickly ran out, boarding a special-purpose vehicle heading toward the target.
However...
He would never have expected.
The Clinton family, hailed as the legend of the presidency.
The Walton family, founders of Walmart empires.
The political tycoons of the Bush family.
The political legends of the Kennedy family...
The families that truly control the United States had long ago taken all of Einstein's brain slices.
...
The scene continued; meanwhile, a melodious BGM played.
The Celestial Curtain unexpectedly shifted perspective.
It moved to a location familiar to everyone.
It was Ryuudou Temple, where the Assassin-class Servant had appeared previously.
[Under the gentle moonlight, a modest and carefree voice sounded, carrying a hint of admiration.]
["What a magnificent battle, even I can't help but feel my blood boil."]
[Inside the underground shrine, a blue-clad swordsman looked with some amazement at the crystal orb before him, within which light shimmered, revealing the epic battle between two mighty Heroic Spirits at the Fuyuki mountains!]
[The battlefield resembled a nuclear explosion site, neither side falling completely into disadvantage.]
[The King of Knights, with intuition honed through thousands of battles, stood at the pinnacle of swordsmen.]
[Berserker, though having lost rationality, still retained skilled sword techniques in his heart, unleashing ferocious and overwhelming close-combat strikes. His robust body seemed almost impossible to suppress, like an invincible titan.]
[Throughout history, both were unparalleled generals and warlords.]
[It made him long to clash swords with them...]
[To confirm whether him's swordsmanship had reached the ultimate peak!]
[Could my perfect Hiken: Tsubame Gaeshi be withstood by either of them?]
[Suddenly, a rather youthful voice rang out.]
["Ehm, Kojirou-san, are you also a battle maniac?"]
[Beside him, a stunning "young girl" dressed in a black qipao showed a puzzled expression.]
["Haha... Battle maniac, huh? That sounds like a rather hearty title."]
[The blue-clad swordsman smiled, "Describing me that way is not wrong."]
["Waa, that's beyond my expectations, I thought you'd deny it right away!"]
[Hideyoshi widened their eyes, exclaiming in surprise.]
[During their time together, the impression left by Sword Saint Sasaki Kojirou was one of mystery, elegance, grace, and strength...]
[They never expected such a wild side existed.]
[Kojirou, understanding the "young girl's" thoughts, couldn't help but chuckle softly.]
["I, too, am human. Though I enjoy beautiful scenery, the wind, flowers, snow, and moon, and like to think of myself as a free-spirited figure, ultimately, I cannot escape worldly desires. Winning fills me with joy; losing leaves me dejected..."]
["Training is, of course, a daily routine for me, but strong opponents are also necessary to verify my progress."]
"Kojirou-san is really so carefree and unrestrained..."
In the world of Celestial Curtain, Kinoshita Hideyoshi couldn't help but smile.
A breathtakingly beautiful smile that stunned everyone who saw it.
At that moment, "she" seemed to steal all the colors around her, radiant and stunning beyond words.
In that instant, countless the boys were dumbstruck.
How could there be anyone more adorable than this...!
Many were swept away in a daze, their souls adrift, lost in fantasy.
But very soon, a miserable, agonized scream shattered all their beautiful dreams...
"Kusho ga! Why is Hideyoshi a boy!!"
"Huu huu huu, if she were a girl, I would have boldly pursued her already..."
Satou Kazuma clutched his chest tightly, his eyes filled with pain, trembling uncontrollably.
Damn it.
It hurts so much!!
Is my first love just going to end in vain like this?
Hikigaya Hachiman also sighed regretfully, but he didn't care too much.
After all, he already had his Angel, Totsuka Saika.
"Why not? Boy or girl, both have a hole."
Suddenly, someone muttered.
The atmosphere instantly froze, countless people looked at him in horror.
What the hell!
Yabe!
Hideyoshi panicked, "her" whole body trembling, tightly clenching "her" buttocks and darting away from the group of the boys.
Even boys have to protect themselves carefully out there!
From now on, absolutely no more wearing women's clothing.
...
After that, amidst the lively atmosphere.
Celestial Curtain continued to broadcast, and the next development stunned everyone.
["Assassin, don't let your thirst for battle ruin our plan."]
["There will be plenty of chances to fight later, so don't waste your strength now."]
[From the shadows, Medea tightly held Nishimiya Shouko's hand as she appeared, her eyes cold.]
[The majesty of the Witch of the Age of the Gods radiated in waves, creating an intense oppressive atmosphere that made it hard to breathe.]
[Kojirou raised an eyebrow, folding his arms across his chest. At some point, a twig had appeared in his mouth. His expression was somewhat displeased as he spoke.]
["You old fox, you sure talk like you're trying to scare people~"]
["Rest assured, I am not some brainless fool."]
["Hmph~ It better be that way."]
[Medea coldly snorted, then turned toward Shouko with a gentle expression.]
[The poor deaf child, sensing the heavy atmosphere, panicked and tugged at Medea's sleeve, trying to stop the two from arguing.]
"Ah, why are these two groups allying with each other?!"
Immediately, many people furrowed their brows tightly, doubting their entire understanding of the Holy Grail War.
Could it be that this is the correct way to play the Holy Grail War?
Saber-Archer alliance.
Caster-Assassin alliance.
First team up to eliminate the others, then have an internal war, with the final winner claiming the Holy Grail?
But when thinking about the terrifying power of the demi-god Heracles, everyone relaxed and nodded, feeling it made perfect sense.
Right~
When fighting a BOSS, you have to gang up on him first. Loot can be discussed afterward.
Very quickly.
In response to doubts about the Caster and Assassin alliance, Celestial Curtain provided an explanation.
Ryuudou Temple was constructed directly above a leyline in Fuyuki City, making it a completely natural "Magic Base."
Thanks to Hideyoshi's excellent eye for locations, they chose this place to summon Assassin...
However, for Medea, who was a Servant of the Caster class—
After losing the magical energy supply from the Territory she had created together with Aki "garbage" Tomoya, she urgently needed to establish an equivalent Territory to have a chance at resisting Servants from the Three Knight Classes.
Thus, the two groups quickly encountered each other at Ryuudou.
This was, in fact, the true "opening battle" of the Holy Grail War — a clash between Assassin and Caster!
After that...
There was no "after that."
Neither Medea nor Sasaki Kojirou had expected—
Hideyoshi and Nishimiya Shouko were best friends, and both "girls" only wanted to protect each other.
...To be precise, Kinoshita Hideyoshi had entered the Holy Grail War carrying the resolve to fall in the brutal bloodshed, all for the sake of winning the Holy Grail — the omnipotent wish-granting device — to cure Shouko's illness.
Once the misunderstanding was cleared up—
The two sides, naturally, formed an alliance.
Occupying Ryuudou, the Caster-Assassin Alliance even had the confidence to defeat the Three Knight Classes.
As for the Saber-Archer alliance battling against Berserker, this side was only too happy to see it.
The more fiercely they fought, the better—ideally, they'd reveal all their trump cards and knock out a few more opponents.
The Caster-Assassin Alliance could just sit back and reap the rewards!
...
["Clang clang clang clang——!!"]
[In the mountainous western region of Fuyuki City, two heroic figures clashed, brilliant sparks scattering everywhere.]
[The thunderous sound of weapons colliding echoed non-stop, the ground was torn and upheaved, and the clouds for hundreds of miles around were shaken and scattered again and again. A grand mythological battle was unfolding, the epic feeling of a heroic saga rushing straight at the viewers, leaving them breathless!]
[Archer occupied a high position far away, firing a barrage of arrows like missiles.]
["Boom boom boom...!!"]
[The violent explosions tore up the ground across hundreds of meters, the air compressed and then exploded into shockwaves.]
[However...]
[There was smoke but no injuries.]
["Tch..."]
[Atop a tall building, the white-haired Heroic Spirit slightly furrowed her brows, feeling a headache coming on.]
[Facing Heracles, who was clad in the Armor of Fafnir and possessed the God Hand, Archer's arrows weren't even enough to scratch him.]
[To pierce through that solid armor, at least a Noble Phantasm of Rank A or higher was needed.]
[The King of Knights could not unleash her Noble Phantasm; although it seemed like she can hold her ground in close combat with Heracles, in reality, she was clearly at a disadvantage, being forced back step by step, danger piling up...]
[Raku Sou moved along the edge of the battlefield, frowning, using a purple gem transformed into a bird-type Familiar flying overhead for reconnaissance.]
[At the same time, he utilized Gemcraft, striving to create every sliver of hope for Artoria.]
[If even the magic bullets created from gems had no effect, he would charge in with Reinforcement Magecraft, using the Kanshou projected by the white-haired Heroic Spirit to block deadly attacks.]
[Of course, using a human body to resist a Heroic Spirit—even for a moment—required paying an immense price.]
[Reinforcement Magecraft barely lasted less than five minutes before Raku Sou's body was nearly at its limit; if he pushed any further, all his cells could collapse, leading to death.]
[Just like an overloaded electronic device starting to smoke, it urgently needed to cool down.]
[This forced the white-robed young master to skirt the edges of the AOE, letting the King of Knights take the lead while he took the chance to recover before rejoining the battle.]
[Even so, Artoria was also reaching her limit.]
[Time flew by, the battle situation changed in an instant...]
["ROOARR!!"]
[Heracles roared, seizing a critical opening in the blonde knight's defenses, and his pitch-black toes viciously kicked the King of Knights away, sending her hurtling like a cannonball, crashing through several trees.]
[Saber gritted her teeth, suspended mid-air, attempting to draw her sword to counterattack.]
[But the black giant was faster—he suddenly leaped to a height of thousands of meters, bringing his stone axe crashing down with tremendous force, tearing the vacuum apart, as if to rend heaven and earth...]
[Yukinoshita Yukino grew anxious, Archer gritted her teeth and drew her bow to snipe, Raku Sou hurled gemcrafts.]
[But it seemed just a little too late.]
"Don't——!!"
Many English viewers became frantic, desperate pleas echoing across the world.
Outbursts, frenzied screaming, near madness.
Who could accept the sacred and noble King of Knights being forced off the stage?
Absolutely unacceptable!
Suddenly.
In the Celestial Curtain, a crimson spear gleamed coldly, suddenly thrusting down onto the battlefield!
["——Keng!"]
[The sound of weapons clashing reverberated through the heavens and earth, the deep red spear blocking the fatal stone axe.]
Who was it?
Everyone was puzzled, feeling a faint sense of familiarity.
Suddenly, someone recalled previous scenes, their expression lighting up...
It was him!
Child of Light — Hound of Culann — Demi-God Cú Chulainn!
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