Chapter 70. The Clash of the Mythical Noble Phantasms!!
Huh?!
I even took off my pants and you're showing me this?!
People from all nations were dumbfounded, countless viewers were thumping their chests and stomping their feet in frustration, feeling utterly deceived.
Where's the 18+ content we were hoping for?
Mana Transfer...
The fuck, it's just a kiss?!
Everyone's gaze toward the Celestial Curtain turned strange.
Damn it, it must be because of Yukinoshita Yukino being so dirty-minded that all our thoughts went astray.
Otherwise, pure and innocent kids like us surely would've thought just about kissing…
...
"Phew~ Thank goodness, thank goodness..."
At the Celestial Curtain, Yukinoshita Yukino let out a sigh of relief—she had nearly caused a global scandal again.
But as soon as she relaxed and turned around, she saw Satou Kazuma with a regretful look on his face, sighing amidst the crowd, "What a shame, we were so close to witnessing a peerless masterpiece. If that scene had aired, it would've been perfect."
"I will remember Fate series for life!!"
Yukinoshita Yukino: ?
"Hehehehe..."
She gave a ghostly silent smile and walked up beside Satou Kazuma, politely patting him on the shoulder.
"Satou-kun, what fun conversation are you having? Mind sharing it with me?"
"Who—huh?!"
Kazuma turned around in annoyance, but when he clearly saw that elegant face, he instantly panicked and turned pale.
Thud~
The clearly audible sound stunned those nearby, as the boy once again fell to his knees in a masterful dogeza, tears and snot streaming down as he clung to Yukino's shoe, crying loudly.
"Ojou-sama has misunderstood, it was some shady guy in the crowd who lured me into saying that!"
"To be honest, I'm an orphan, pitifully living alone since childhood. Making it to this age wasn't easy. I have an eighty-year-old mother starving and waiting for me to provide for her, and a husky that needs me to keep it company..."
"I—I've had such a hard life… please spare me this once!"
"..."
Yukino fell silent.
This line sounds suspiciously familiar… Didn't he say the exact same thing last time?
Everyone nearby couldn't take it anymore and covered their faces.
This guy… doesn't know how to learn from his mistakes, huh...
Only Subaru Natsuki quietly stood behind the crowd, giving a thumbs-up to his dear friend, dropping a like.
Laugh at the moment, not the man—Kazuma is a real man!
...
The atmosphere became somewhat ambiguous, accompanied by warm and peaceful BGM.
The moon hung in the sky, its light like silver pouring onto the ground. Under the girl's anxious yet expectant gaze, the young master in white slowly squatted down, his eyes carrying an even gentler smile.
Grace, elegance, presence, cultivation… all converged into an irresistible charm.
He cupped her face in his hands, and after a moment of appreciation and observation…
["Tonight, the moon is beautiful."]
[He smiled gently. Under the moonlight, he was as clear as jade, elegant and noble. While Yukino's face blushed in flustered panic, he lightly kissed her.]
[Under the moon, far away, the fierce battle still hadn't ended, with thunder rumbling through the sky.]
[A couple embraced and kissed, completely indifferent to the storm outside.]
[The fierce wind tossed their hair, black strands dancing. The distance between their hearts shortened as their hands instinctively tightened around each other. The girl's blushing cheeks were more beautiful than any scenery in the world.]
[She was as pure as snow, breathtaking, her blushing face shaking the soul.]
This scene was pure and incomparably beautiful.
Like a stunning painting slowly unfolding.
The camera seemed to be covered in a romantic mist, evoking emotion, as if the two hottest souls had collided and blended like water and milk.
It made people sink into it, involuntarily filled with admiration.
"So beautiful, even I'm remembering my first love..."
Someone murmured, looking lost in thought.
It was his most sincere love from his school days. She wore the simplest white dress, which fluttered in the wind, shyly asking him if she looked pretty, as they promised to become husband and wife—no lies, no schemes.
She may not have been beautiful, but she held his heart tightly.
Like a beautiful dream…
Eventually, he woke up in regret.
If only…
She hadn't died of cancer, their child might be as old as Yukino by now.
But it's okay.
She—the wonderful girl—will live forever in his memory, eternally radiant and beautiful.
...
[Very soon, as the two intertwined like water and milk…]
[The young master in white poured pure magical energy into Yukino's magic circuit like a tsunami. Her face flushed red, overwhelmed, and instinctively diverted that stream of pure mana into another path.]
[That path was the contract channel between her and Saber, though slightly damaged.]
[Even if the channel was broken and mana would be heavily lost,]
[It was still enough for Saber to unleash her Noble Phantasm, restoring the King of Knights' status to a relatively normal level before running out of mana.]
[Currently, the process is: Raku Sou transfers mana to Yukino, Yukino transfers mana to Artoria.]
[About half a minute later, the mana transfer completed…]
[In an instant, the majestic battlefield surrounded by mountains underwent a heart-shaking transformation.]
...
["This… is the mana flowing from Yukino?!"]
[The King of Knights' eyes flickered with astonishment and joy. A sudden surge of energy erupted. Her silver armor gleamed, and a brilliant golden radiance exploded, releasing the ancient aura of the Red Dragon from the Age of the Gods!]
[She stepped on the ground and suddenly burst forth, leaping hundreds of meters into the air.]
["BOOM BOOM BOOM…!!"]
[A thunderous boom echoed into the heavens.]
[The moment she launched, the ground cracked open, countless fissures spreading like a natural catastrophe.]
[This is the true power a Saber-class should possess!]
[Atop the high mountain, Medusa—with long purple hair falling over her shoulders—was slightly stunned.]
[…That woman, why such a drastic change?]
[But before she could react, a dazzling sword light fell from the sky. The gusts and shockwaves extended for hundreds of meters. The sky churned with wind and clouds, even the moonlight twisted.]
[A blinding brilliance, sword aura piercing through the heavens!]
[A cold and clear shout rang out, carried on a raging storm.]
["Facing me at my peak—do you think you still stand a chance?!"]
[Artoria's eyes were sharp as she gripped the Sword of the Lake, cloaked in the Wind King Barrier, and swung it down—bathed in moonlight like a celestial maiden descending.]
[Too fast…]
[The purple-haired Rider seemed expressionless, but behind her blindfold, her eyes were filled with shock.]
[In a desperate moment, she threw her chain-attached blade with all her strength—like a silver serpent tearing through the air.]
["CLANG CLANG!!"]
[The two clashed violently, a deafening noise echoing.]
[The chain was severed, slightly diverting the Sword of the Lake's trajectory. Medusa narrowly avoided the slash but was unprepared for Saber's sweeping kick, getting sent flying.]
["BOOM…!!"]
[With a thunderous crash, a majestic mountain was split in half.]
[Giving Medusa no time to catch her breath, the glowing armor charged again.]
[At the mountain's base, amidst the rubble, the two clashed fiercely.]
[But the situation was completely different from before. The Snake-hair Monster of Greek mythology, once ferocious, was now overwhelmed by the King of Knights—quickly burning stamina and drenched in sweat.]
[Even Yukinoshita Yukino could hardly believe her eyes.]
[Saber…]
[So she really is this strong?]
[Then why is it that in my hands she's always getting beat down?]
What the fuck?
Many Earthlings were stunned and confused.
They couldn't believe it, rubbing their eyes and slapping their thighs with a loud "smack," wondering if they were dreaming.
Previously, Artoria had always carried a heavy, powerless aura no matter who she fought—going 1v1 with any Servant and getting crushed, earning the nickname "punching bag king," on par with Sung Jin-Woo before he unlocked his cheat.
Though the Celestial Curtain explained it was because Yukino's summoning was abnormal and lowered Saber's stats…
Everyone still found it reasonable to believe: once summoned, even if her power is weakened, it shouldn't drop that much, right?
Surely not below half her peak state?
And yet…
Inhale!
Turns out she really had less than half her original power…
No wonder the King Arthur of Celtic myth—so revered and admired—performed so poorly in this Fifth Holy Grail War.
So it was all Yukino's fault!
"If Raku Sou had summoned Saber, he might've wiped out the entire Holy Grail War in a single night?"
Someone couldn't help but imagine, a stunned expression on their face.
Right now, Ahoge King's stats were only "relatively normal." If she were in true peak condition…
Even 1v7 might not be impossible!
...
["Cough cough..."]
[Medusa wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes filled with caution as she stared at the blonde female knight.]
[If she had known in advance there would be such a sudden change, she would have activated her Noble Phantasm much earlier to finish off Saber, absolutely not giving her any chance to turn the tables.]
[But now, it's still not too late!]
[The power of the Noble Phantasm she possesses is ranked among the top throughout all human history!]
"Rider, it's true that you're very strong across all of human history, but this Holy Grail War is full of monsters..."
Someone sighed with frustration.
Facing the King of Knights in a near-peak state, Medusa's chances of winning were extremely slim.
...
["Pfft."]
[The blade edge slashed open Rider's pale white neck, and countless drops of fresh blood spilled into the air.]
[Under the faint smirk on Medusa's lips, the blood gathered together and finally exploded into a divine and incomparably beautiful light, filled with a suffocatingly ancient aura, and finally...]
[A pair of pure white sacred wings suddenly spread open, accompanied by a crisp and clear neigh.]
[A raging storm surged, like a mixture of dazzling white and rainbow-colored light enveloping the world.]
[Beneath Medusa's round, smooth, and shapely bottom, a noble Pegasus appeared, proudly raising its head, as if it embodied all the finest qualities of the world, radiating nobility, solemnity, and untouchable divinity.]
Outside.
Many people were shaken.
Too dazzling, and too beautiful—it elevated Rider to a breathtaking level.
A mature and voluptuous big sister riding a Pegasus, so beautiful it stirred the soul. It was a beauty completely different from that of the King of Knights. If Artoria made people feel noble and untouchable...
Then Medusa exuded temptation, stirring up a desire to possess.
Both of these powerful and reliable female Heroic Spirits were unrestrained in their own ways, but at their core, they were fundamentally different.
"...It can't be mistaken, that divine light, it's a Pegasus that shouldn't exist in the human world!"
In Tokyo, an elderly professor murmured in a daze: "It's said that after Perseus killed Medusa, a Pegasus was born from the blood at her neck. That must be the origin of that Noble Phantasm."
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["I didn't expect it to be a Phantasm Species that can rival a Dragon,"]
[At the ruins at the mountain's foot, the King of Knights focused on the majestic Pegasus, her eyes becoming several degrees more serious.]
["You actually dare to unleash a Divine Noble Phantasm. It seems your sins are far from light, Rider...!"]
["In the past, we were merely those whom you all looked down upon. Therefore, what I control are merely pitiful children whom you all cast aside."]
[The purple-haired woman riding the Pegasus revealed a faint, dazzling smile on her stunning face: "The entertainment segment is over, Saber."]
["My Noble Phantasm is too powerful—if I use it, it will attract others' attention."]
["But your valiant figure has earned my recognition."]
["Saber, you are a great hero worthy of my full power. Underestimating you would be the greatest arrogance. You are worthy of my Noble Phantasm!"]
[The King of Knights raised her eyebrows and lifted her Invisible Sword, speaking with a bit of surprise:]
["So that's how it is. My Noble Phantasm is the same—if used, its True Name would surely be exposed. What a wondrous bond."]
["Indeed ~."]
[Medusa smiled radiantly, her whole body erupting with mana that gathered into her hands. A golden bridle appeared in midair, tightening around the Pegasus.]
["Rider?" Artoria looked slightly puzzled.]
["This child is too gentle. If I don't do this, it won't be able to rouse itself."]
[Medusa raised the reins high, smiling as she explained: "It's about to begin, Saber. Thank you for giving me the time to prepare..."]
["I will soon bring you release."]
[The words were soft, filled with gentleness.]
[The snake-haired Monster from ancient Greek mythology, after all, was merely a lonely girl.]
[Snap~]
[The golden reins lashed down, striking hard against Pegasus's snow-white back.]
[Pegasus's eyes instantly turned crimson, as if roaring with fury. A storm surged under its hooves, and in an instant, it soared into the sky like a white comet.]
["Rumble rumble rumble...!!"]
[This ancient creature from the Age of the Gods raised its hooves, trampling upon the clouds, endlessly circling the sky, leaving behind countless afterimages and illusions.]
[It quickly formed a terrifying thousand-meter-tall vortex, its violent aura making heaven and earth tremble.]
["O wind~."]
[Artoria slowly closed her eyes, gripping the Sword of the Lake tightly. Countless visible gales howled toward her, wind currents swirling around the sword from all directions.]
[A majestic force shaking the heavens and the earth—it was enough to cause the entire surrounding mountain range to quiver!]
["Mii~!"]
[The cry of Pegasus echoed through the nine heavens. A beam of dazzling white light, brilliant to the extreme, like a spear piercing the night sky thousands of meters long, suddenly transformed into a white comet and shot down from above.]
[The clouds were torn apart, the airstream surged to the stars, and the surrounding atmosphere was compressed until it exploded into roaring shockwaves!]
[Like a river of stars descending, a fierce tide of constellations crashing forward!]
It left people shaken.
Trembling.
Even the camera lens was constantly shaking. The gray smoke laced with shining light gave the feeling of a hyper-realistic documentary film.
Legends erupted, heroes gathered, unleashing their ultimate powers against one another—the epic grandeur surged right in front of everyone's eyes!
Many on Earth clenched their teeth and trembled.
"Too strong, no wonder Medusa descended as a Rider Class..."
"This unparalleled Pegasus—perhaps only a dragon species from the Age of the Gods could tame it."
"King Arthur, can she withstand that?"
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["Rider, we're not in the city, so I don't need to worry about my Noble Phantasm scorching the land anymore."]
[Artoria still stood tall and motionless, her gaze sharp and aura surging endlessly.]
[Incredibly stirring.]
[In her snowy white palm, the many swirling gales around the sword instantly dispersed, revealing the ultimate sacred Holy Sword.]
["Boom boom boom...!!"]
[The sky exploded. The dazzling white comet seemed as if it was about to pierce through the golden-haired female knight standing firmly on the ground.]
[Medusa rode the white Pegasus, her endlessly long purple hair wildly whipping in the furious wind high in the air, her expression solemn. At the moment of imminent collision with Saber, she roared with overwhelming force, declaring the True Name of her Noble Phantasm!]
["Bellerophon!!"]
["Excalibur!!"]
[The King of Knights suddenly raised the Holy Sword high. Divine light exploded skyward like a great flood surging into the heavens.]
[That dazzling golden radiance rose like a golden comet!]
["Boom boom boom boom...!!"]
[A thunderous explosion shook all of Fuyuki City, as if the entire world had tilted.]
[Like a great cosmic explosion, the surging shockwaves made it feel as if one had gone deaf.]
[Even at the far end of the city, one could still see the crossing paths of the two comets.]
[As they clashed, the intensity was like heaven and earth at war!]