Chapter 71. Holy Sword of the Star, Caster-Assassin Alliance Takes Action!
["BOOM...!!"]
[Within a radius of hundreds of kilometers, millions of residents of Fuyuki City were stunned.]
[From the distant mountains that surrounded the area, a golden pillar of light suddenly shot into the heavens, shaking earth and sky. Like a heavenly dragon roaring in fury, filled with a resolve to die, it surged straight toward the sky—an unstoppable force!]
[The cold, merciless sky seemed to bring down a "Divine Punishment" in the form of a white comet.]
[A clash of unprecedented magnitude erupted between the two sides!!]
Powerful!
Peerless!
This shocking scene was beyond terrifying!
In the real world, several ancient beings were alarmed, staring in stunned silence at the release of a Noble Phantasm with heaven and earth shattering might.
Fear—immense fear. Even the Great Yokai who once unified the West during the Sengoku era, the "Dog General," had to treat an attack of this level with utmost seriousness.
If this had occurred during the era of heroic wars a few hundred years ago, a single strike would have been enough to terrify a major power. A fully assembled yokai army would be annihilated in an instant, with countless corpses forming a path of white bones leading to a blood-soaked throne.
Numerous man-eating yokai were horrified, their hair standing on end.
Every cell in their bodies trembled wildly, as if the sky was about to collapse at any moment. Even their demonic energy sparked a hint of spiritual awareness, panicking in an attempt to flee and escape.
Whether it was Excalibur of Saber, or the Pegasus of Rider, both were ultimate nemeses of the evil faction.
A special anti-evil attack EX-Rank!
"Good thing I don't eat humans."
In Hokkaido, a Great Yokai with a physique comparable to a high-level Servant took a deep breath.
He suddenly had a premonition—an extremely vivid and real feeling arose in his heart.
Since the appearance of the Celestial Curtain, it was only a matter of time before all yokai opposing humanity would face a "Great Purge." When that time comes, heaven and earth will be overturned, and billions of lives will tremble, bowing before the grand descent of the Throne of Heroes.
All deep blood grudges and old debts would ultimately turn into a dagger that slays the man-eaters.
...
"Who will win?!"
Someone stared until their eyes burned, their voice trembling.
"Can the holy sword of the King of Knights stand against Pegasus—a Phantasmal Species that existed over a thousand years ago?"
His words echoed the doubt in all of humanity's hearts.
Before the result emerged, everything was unknown...
Suddenly, the Celestial Curtain's BGM swelled with intensity, as if reaching an even more magnificent climax!
A stream of Celestial Curtain's encyclopedic information appeared in the upper left corner of the screen, immediately revealing the trump card of the King of Knights.
[Excalibur: Sword of Promised Victory]
[Rank: A++]
[Type: Anti-Fortress, Anti-Unit]
[Range: ?]
[This is the supreme sword among all Holy Swords—not forged by man, but by the planet itself.]
[Using humanity's belief as material, crystallized within the planet to become one of the Divine Constructs, the "Last Phantasm"—the ultimate limit of imagination.]
[It holds thirteen seals, and each time one is released, its power multiplies.]
[When used against humans, the seals cannot be released, and only its Anti-Fortress Noble Phantasm effect is active.]
[However, when facing a threat to civilization, a certain number of seals may be lifted; and if the enemy threatens the planet itself, all thirteen seals can be unlocked, transforming it into the "Holy Sword of the Stars"—a weapon capable of crushing even an Ultimate One.]
"Holy Sword of the Stars…?!"
Countless eyes widened, mouths agape in shock, gasping sharply in disbelief.
In the "Land of Steel" written by Merlin, they knew very well what an Ultimate One was—an embodiment of the will of a planet in a parallel world, essentially a representative of the celestial body itself.
None of them are weak. The strongest Ultimate One could even pose a threat to the planet.
"…So the seals can only be released when the world is facing extinction?"
Someone let out a sigh of relief, though the tremble in their eyes did not fade, still shuddering uncontrollably.
If the Holy Sword of the Stars could be used freely, then humanity would truly be doomed!
Rather than saying the thirteen seals are a restraint, it's better to say they are a safeguard for all of human civilization—preventing the wielder of the Holy Sword from becoming a tyrant, and instead making it easier to fulfill the role of savior.
"That's right, an Anti-Fortress Noble Phantasm of Rank A++, while Medusa's Pegasus is only A+, doesn't that mean…"
Someone mumbled, but before they could finish their sentence—
The decisive battle on the Celestial Curtain had already delivered a shocking result.
…
["RUMMMMM…!!"]
[In just an instant, Rider's Noble Phantasm Anti-Army Rank A+ [Bellerophon: Bridle of Chivalry] completely collapsed.]
[The golden light of the Holy Sword burst forth fiercely from the sword tip, draining the torrent of mana in a spiraling shape. Seen from afar, it was like a brilliant pillar of light connecting heaven and earth, shooting straight up thousands of meters and piercing through the troposphere!]
[The golden light, like the roar of a Red Dragon, struck straight into the ninth heaven, arrogantly devouring the White Comet in a single blow.]
[The aftershock caused a level seven gale; houses within several kilometers howled incessantly.]
[Skyscrapers hundreds of meters tall, at that moment, looked like straw in a storm.]
[They staggered, on the verge of collapse, nearly crashing down.]
[Sword of Promised Victory achieved absolute victory!]
[The Phantasmal Species Pegasus collapsed in an instant, disintegrating into light and vanishing.]
[That graceful body was pushed skyward, and the blindfold she wore shattered.]
[Revealing a pair of somewhat hazy eyes.]
["Did I lose..."]
[Medusa, as if relieved of a burden, prepared to fade away in the dazzling golden flood of light.]
[After the collision, the world fell into silence, dimming within the blinding light.]
On the Observer Network, many people were simultaneously excited and filled with regret, firing off a barrage of comments:
"Woaaaa, absolutely cinematic!"
"Fuyuki City leaking gas again?!"
"Medusa nee-sama is about to leave the stage? That's such a pity…"
"Fuyuki residents: The night sky is way too bright!"
"If she hadn't followed the wrong Master, Medusa definitely could've wiped everyone out."
"That moment King swung the sword was so badass!"
"Now that's her real Noble Phantasm, what the hell is Hammer of the Wind King even?!"
"As everyone knows, the Holy Grail War is supposed to be a secret conflict."
...
...
At a national research institute in the United States.
Under General MacArthur's command, a researcher with a shocked expression murmured blankly:
"If that slash hadn't aimed at the sky, but the ground instead…"
"It would be at least equivalent to the destructive power of three thousand Little Boy atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima."
"It could cause total annihilation in a two square kilometer area, with aftershocks causing varying levels of destruction within several dozen kilometers. If this happened in central Tokyo, it could instantly kill five hundred thousand people. It's just a little less powerful than the Tsar Bomba."
"To rival the Tsar Bomba as a human—that's the power of a Heroic Spirit?"
Suddenly, General MacArthur stomped over muttering curses and gave the researcher a solid thump on the head.
"Quit daydreaming and running your damn mouth! Work overtime for me right now. Investigate why I can't summon Heroic Spirit Newton, or Heroic Spirit Edison—got it? We clearly gathered all the relics!"
"The summoning ritual was completely correct. What's wrong with using church holy power as a substitute?"
"Don't tell me only in parallel worlds you can summon Heroic Spirits?!"
"Or do I have to personally craft a Holy Grail before I can summon one?!"
As he spoke, he spit a mouthful of saliva in rage and stormed off.
The young researcher felt utterly wronged.
"Why the hell are you taking it out on me?"
"Damn it all."
"Just because you outrank me, you want to crush me?!"
"Sooner or later, I'll show you…"
"What it really means when they say, 'A gentleman takes revenge even if it takes ten years.' Don't underestimate this poor kid!"
...
["Whew~."]
["It's finally over."]
[At the Shinomiya residence near the ruins, Yukinoshita Yukino let out a breath of relief, looking at that brilliant and beautiful figure, still filled with shock inside.]
[This holy and regal King—was this her power at the peak of her prime?]
[Just how much…]
[had I dragged her down?]
[The girl whispered, and very quickly sensed the Knight King's weakening, frowning slightly. It seemed the last strike had consumed most of the mana, causing Artoria to once again revert to a weakened state.]
["All the enemies have been repelled, so it should be fine to be a little weak… right?"]
[She murmured. If another enemy appeared now, they really wouldn't be able to take it anymore.]
[Raku-kun's mana was also heavily drained, needing time to recover. He couldn't supply her with any more magic power. Saber was now at her weakest state…]
"Girl, don't go around raising flags on your own, damn it!"
In the world of Celestial Curtain, a veteran gamer let out a long sigh and muttered.
Usually, in movies, when a supporting character says something like that, they're basically dead the next second.
It's honestly nerve-wracking.
…
Suddenly.
["Ara~, little girl, you've got great potential to become a Mystic Code~."]
[A confident and teasing female voice echoed from the sky, laced with a bit of enchantment, causing everyone's minds to go completely blank for a moment.]
["This is bad, it's a new enemy attack...!!"]
[Yukinoshita Yukino's pupils contracted violently. She quickly pulled Raku Sou behind Saber.]
[Only then did she let out a relieved breath, tensely staring at the sky—clearly, suspended mid-air was a tall figure in a dark cloak, revealing only a smooth chin and half her face, yet the beauty she exuded made one's mind wander endlessly.]
[However, as an enemy, what could be felt was nothing but soul-deep fear and trembling.]
[The ancient Heroic Spirit from the Age of Gods had chosen the perfect timing to appear, floating mid-air with an overwhelming, invisible pressure that made Yukino feel suffocated.]
["This is troublesome..."]
[Artoria frowned, biting her lip as she clearly felt the weakness in her body.]
[If they had to face her in their current state…]
[It absolutely wouldn't end well.]
"WTF, Caster...?!"
Countless people on Earth sucked in a deep breath, hearts pounding—shocked, but also feeling like it made perfect sense.
The one who appeared was the legendary Witch of Betrayal—Medea, a being of peerless beauty capable of enchanting hearts, and also a Magus from the Age of the Gods whose magecraft had reached the absolute pinnacle.
Medea had always been lurking, watching silently, waiting for the right moment to eliminate the other Masters.
Like a venomous snake, hiding patiently, then revealing its fangs the moment its prey let down its guard.
And she had succeeded.
Just as Archer betrayed, and Saber was worn down from battle, she appeared!
What now…
How were they going to break out of this situation?
Countless viewers were tearing their hair out with anxiety. They had long immersed themselves in the perspective of Team Saber—as supporters of Raku Sou and Yukino, of course they didn't want things to end in tragedy.
However…
The viewpoint suddenly shifted.
[A few minutes earlier.]
[On a road near the Matou residence.]
[A blond-haired young man with an unhappy expression, holding a game console in his hand, walked past others.]
[Like some harmless gaming otaku.]
[Until he reached a streetlamp. His brows arched as he suddenly stopped walking.]
["Oh? So your desire to act can't be held back anymore, mongrel?"]
[The blond young man said mockingly, his shadow stretching long under the streetlight.]
"Eh… King of Heroes, Gilgamesh?!"
Everyone stared in shock at the blond young man's face.
Previously, at the Holy Church, the King of Heroes had made a brief appearance alongside Enoshima Junko. Many netizens mistakenly thought the two were some final bosses scheming from the shadows.
But afterward, every other Heroic Spirit bearing immortal glory appeared one after another.
Engaging in fierce battles, dazzling with overwhelming Noble Phantasms.
The unyielding convictions of each side collided, erupting in indescribably beautiful sparks.
Only Junko and Gilgamesh had vanished without a trace.
So much so that people had forgotten they existed, thinking they were just background characters for flavor.
But now, the feeling was… hisss~ That blond bastard is arrogant as hell!
…
[Right after, from behind the streetlight, a tall nun with curly twin-tailed hair strolled out, her full hips alluring and filled with charm.]
[She smiled with squinted eyes, as if making small talk with a comrade.]
["Because if not, wouldn't that be terribly boring?"]
["Oh?"]
[Gilgamesh raised his brow and let out a mocking chuckle: "...Then, this king shall generously bestow upon you a treasure that will make things more interesting—be grateful, mongrel~!]
[With a torrent of mana surging through the air,]
[a golden vortex appeared in midair.]
[From within, a beautifully ornate potion bottle fell.]
[Taking the potion in hand, Enoshima Junko still wore that squinting smile—yet now her eyes opened wide.]
[Within those stunning sapphire pupils, madness and brutality gleamed.]
[She began to hum softly, the eerie tone sending chills down the spine.]
[Then, with an almost weightless gait, she turned and walked away.]
[Her direction—]
[was none other than the Matou Residence!]
[The wheel of fate began to turn, and beneath the surging undercurrents brewed endless chaos.]
"Enoshima Junko was the one who attacked Matou Makoto?!"
Hisss~
All across the globe, in every country, people looked at each other in stunned silence.
This referee…
Wasn't she being just a bit too unfair?
…
[Under the moonlight, a tall figure was dashing across the mountaintops.]
[The cloaked Witch wore a wild grin, raising her hand to unleash a barrage of spells into the sky.]
["Boom boom boom…!!"]
[Another fierce battle erupted—brilliantly colored mana spheres exploded across mountain peaks like a storm of missiles in a destructive barrage. She herself resembled a mobile magic circle, embodying the true meaning of "Mage AOE."]
[Saber had long since reached her limit, yet she clenched her teeth and endured.]
[Her pale hand gripped the Holy Sword tightly, slashing down one after another to deflect the mana spheres flying at her like cannonballs.]
[The white-robed young master frowned, visibly distressed.]
[The enemy was in the sky…]
[That was a zone the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception couldn't reach.]
[If only he had the Mystic Eyes of Distortion, which could warp all things—it would've been much easier to deal with airborne foes.]
["Raku-kun, can you keep supplying mana?"]
[Yukino asked anxiously.]
["…No, I need at least half an hour to recover."]
[Raku Sou calmly replied, already thinking of how to break the deadlock.]
[Suddenly—]
[From a willow branch up ahead, a razor-sharp sword light burst forth.]
[Whoosh!]
[The slash was breathtakingly beautiful, slicing through the vacuum itself, moving faster than the naked eye could perceive.]
[A violent sense of danger surged forth—Raku Sou's pupils shrank sharply, his entire body bristling as he instinctively drew the black sword at his waist to meet the attack.]
[There was no time to dodge!]
[He had to take the hit head-on using Reinforcement Magecraft!]
["Clang——!!"]
[The metallic clash rang out, brilliant sparks flying in every direction!]
[Hisss~.]
[The white-robed young master's hand trembled from the impact, numb with shock—but he let out a breath of relief. If that had been Berserker's strength, just brushing against it would have left him crippled, if not dead.]
[This surprise attacker… was it an Assassin?]
[But there was no time to think—two more gusts of howling wind rushed in from behind!]
[At that critical moment, Yukinoshita Yukino projected Kanshou and Bakuya, managing to block one mana sphere—but the other was unstoppable.]
[Boom boom boom…!!]
[A deafening explosion shook the heavens.]
[As the smoke cleared, the white-robed young master wiped blood from the corner of his lips, slowly rising to his feet, his gentle smile tinged with mockery and defiance.]
["Aiya, two Servants attacking together—seems like you're giving me way too much credit."]
["Raku-kun…"]
[Seeing that Raku Sou was still alive, the panic on Yukino's face gradually eased.]
[Thud, thud~]
[From the shadows, Sasaki Kojirou slowly stepped out with sword in hand, a refined smile on his face.]
["Yare yare, though I do hate that old-foxy as well, a Master's order is still a Master's order…"]
["Looks like I'll have to cut you down."]
["It's a real headache that my previous slash didn't finish the job."]
…
"Two Servants working together just to assassinate Raku Sou—are they not being ridiculously extra?!"
Many people on Earth were utterly stunned.
The Caster–Assassin alliance, discarding all honor, struck ruthlessly in a surprise attack on Raku Sou.
Clearly, it had all been planned in advance!
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