At this moment, the screen in the sky also dimmed.
It went without saying; everyone understood that the segment featuring this Caster-class Artoria (Castoria) had completely concluded here.
However, the anticipation in the audience's hearts did not diminish in the slightest.
They were looking forward to the next entry in the compilation.
[Live Comments]
[Mordred: The second one is over. Will there be a third?]
[Waver Velvet: I hope there's a third. I'm still very curious about King Arthur's moments of glory.]
[Knights of the Round Table: Not only are you curious, we are too.]
[Gilgamesh: What kind of glory is this? If you want to gain glory, the most important thing is confidence, and confidence comes from strength!]
[Ishtar: Gilgamesh, although I'm very unhappy with you, what you said is indeed true. Without strength, everything else is just an empty reputation!]
[Lord El-Melloi II (Zhuge Liang): However, judging from the images revealed before, the strength of the different King Arthurs should not be underestimated!]
Just as everyone was discussing, the screen finally revealed the next entry's content.
[Compilation of the Ten Virtues - Glory]
[Third - Black King Arthur(Salter), Possessing the Holy Grail's Power!]
When the title appeared, everyone's curiosity was instantly piqued.
It had been shown in previous screens that in the Fifth Holy Grail War, Servants corrupted by the Holy Grail would turn black.
This title easily made the audience think of that.
[Waver Velvet: Could this be a different worldline from the Fifth Holy Grail War shown before?]
[Tohsaka Tokiomi: It should be, but I wonder what changes will happen to King Arthur's strength after being corrupted by the Holy Grail.]
[Emiya Kiritsugu: With the Holy Grail's power, she might be stronger, right?]
[Lord El-Melloi II: Stronger? Not necessarily, but at least she wouldn't be as mana-starved as shown in the previous scene.]
[Matou Shinji: The mana shortage is mainly Emiya's fault as the Master! That useless Emiya!]
Just as everyone was discussing, a new change appeared on the screen.
[Vast, withered plants gradually came into view, followed by the quiet appearance of a dense forest.]
[Deep within the forest, purple magical energy raged like a hurricane, shimmering with a mysterious and wild light.]
[As the camera slowly moved forward, a strange scene gradually became clear.]
[Within the purple magical energy, several dark energy ribbons darted about like spirit snakes, circling and intertwining to form a shocking picture.]
[Accompanied by a whoosh, the camera zoomed in further. These energy ribbons became denser and denser, as if they were about to devour the entire forest.]
[Suddenly, these dark energy ribbons gathered into a powerful force, like celebratory fireworks—brilliant and warm, celebrating the mysterious creature about to be born within this purple magical energy.]
[Under the intertwining of countless energy ribbons, Artoria, clad in black, slowly stepped into the frame.]
[The moment she appeared, it seemed as if the entire world fell silent.]
[She gently extended her palm, and a black-and-red energy vortex instantly emerged in her hand, like the eye of a demon from the abyss, exuding boundless majesty and power.]
[Buzz! A violent buzzing sound resounded through the sky, and a black-and-red Excalibur materialized in her grasp.]
[She took a deep breath and swung the sword violently. Crimson lightning exploded in the air, like divine punishment, shocking all who saw it. Simultaneously, black-and-red armor quietly manifested on her body, adding endless majesty and fighting spirit.]
[This scene seemed like the most magnificent painting between heaven and earth, inspiring awe and making it impossible to look away.]
At this moment, all viewers were stunned by the scene on the screen.
[Live Comments]
[Waver Velvet: All the King Arthurs that appeared before were full of light, without a trace of darkness. But this King Arthur is practically the embodiment of darkness!]
[Jeanne Alter: Hahahaha, this is interesting! It looks like a King Arthur in the same class as me! Become a mad Heroic Spirit and turn everything upside down!]
[Shirou Emiya: This is the corrupted Saber, different from the original Saber!]
[Flat Escardos: Looking at this Saber, I feel something is off, like something's missing...]
[Iskandar: After all, she's corrupted; it's normal to be different from before. But if I had to say what's missing... I can't tell.]
[Shirou Emiya: It's the ahoge! The ahoge on her head is missing!]
While everyone was discussing, on the screen:
[The moment the crimson lightning raged across the sky, the Berserker-class Servant opposite Blackened Saber (Black Saber) let out a deafening roar!]
["Roar!!" His roar seemed to tear the very air. Whoosh! Whoosh! Terrifying wind pressure surged forth with his cry. His body was instantly bathed in a world of red. His face became hideous and terrifying, his entire body exuding a tyrannical aura, like a beast on the verge of losing control, ready to rush forward and tear Black Saber to pieces at any moment!]
[Yet, standing before Berserker, Illyasviel von Einzbern stood quietly, as if unaware of it all.]
[Swoosh!! Just as the wind pressure was about to dissipate, Berserker suddenly leaped up, bringing with him even more violent wind pressure, pouncing on Black Saber like a beast riding the wind!]
["Berserker!!!" Illya couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing this, her voice tinged with worry and nervousness.]
["Roar!!!!" Amid Illya's shout, Berserker let out another deafening roar. His body seemed ignited by endless rage, and he charged towards Illya even more violently!]
[But at that moment, the entire forest suddenly erupted with a dazzling dark red energy light!]
[Countless magical energies gathered madly within the forest, as if forming a force capable of destroying the world!]
[This sudden change shocked everyone. Berserker's charge was also blocked by this force.]
At this moment, looking at Illya and the familiar Berserker-class Servant on the screen, all viewers understood the background of this clip.
[Live Comments]
[Gilgamesh: It's the Fifth Holy Grail War again! There are so many parallels of this Fifth Holy Grail War!]
[Waver Velvet: Indeed. As far as we know, the Fifth Holy Grail War seems to have two, or even three, completely different worldlines, right?]
[Merlin: After all, there are many special existences in the Fifth Holy Grail War. The different choices made by those special individuals should naturally lead to completely different endings.]
[Flat Escardos: In the previous scene, Saber was no match for Berserker due to insufficient mana and injuries. Now, this Black Saber, corrupted by the Holy Grail, should be able to defeat Berserker, right? If nothing else, at least the mana supply isn't a problem.]
[Cú Chulainn: Indeed, with the power of the corrupted Holy Grail, the mana is probably nearly infinite!]
While everyone was discussing, a roar from the screen forced all attention to focus.
[Excalibur Morgan!]
[An extremely powerful crimson energy beam, devouring all light, shot out from the forest towards Berserker in the sky!]
[Boom!]
[An extremely violent explosion erupted immediately.]
[Countless energies exploded. This crimson energy devoured everything in its path, including Berserker!]
[It was at this moment that the scene on the screen gradually pulled back. The pitch-black night sky and environment also appeared in this video.]
[In this pitch-black environment, a crimson energy beam split the world on the screen in two!]
In the world of the Fifth Holy Grail War, Illya stared at Berserker, who was swallowed by the crimson energy beam in the video, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Berserker!!"
The Berserker beside her immediately responded with a low growl upon hearing Illya's call. "Roar!"
This low growl made Illya suddenly realize. She immediately turned to Berserker and said happily, "Berserker, you're still here! That's great!"
Her tone was full of relief and joy, as if she had found a precious lost item.
[Live Comments]
[Mordred: This is... Father's Excalibur? And it's a black-and-red Excalibur?]
[Lancelot: This Excalibur is completely different from the one released by the King in my memory! Hers was full of magnificent golden energy beams, not like this!]
[Waver Velvet: That's right. Could it be that the Holy Grail can even corrupt a Heroic Spirit's Noble Phantasm?!]
Just as the mages and Heroic Spirits across the worlds were incredulous and puzzled by Artoria's blackened, evil, and cold image, the scene in the video once again shocked their hearts.
[Under the impact of the dark red energy beam, the castle's bricks and everything else were torn, broken, and decomposed by this terrifying energy. The heavy city walls began to melt under the crimson energy beam, and then a huge hole was melted directly through by the crimson energy light!]
[Bang!!]
[As the hole formed, the dark red energy beam swept wildly through the castle. Continuous explosions followed one after another; energy detonations erupted in succession!]
[The entire castle seemed to be in an apocalyptic disaster, unable to escape this destructive force...]
[When the dark red energy beams gradually dissipated, Berserker, who was thought to have been defeated by Black Saber's Excalibur Morgan, appeared beside Illya once again.]
[He roared and charged at Black Saber again!]
[Buzz buzz buzz! The air in front of Berserker was constantly split apart by the crimson energy light, opening a swift path to Black Saber for him.]
[At that moment, a dark red energy vortex suddenly appeared beside Black Saber.]
[Upon seeing this vortex, Black King Arthur swung the black-and-red Excalibur in her hand towards it without hesitation!]
[Bang~!]
[A dull impact sounded. Excalibur accurately struck the head of Berserker, who had emerged from the dark red energy vortex.]
[Hoo hoo hoo!! Immediately after, a violent force erupted from Excalibur, hitting Berserker and sending him flying like a tennis ball!]
[He spun wildly in the air, as if controlled by an invisible force, unable to escape this terrifying trajectory.]
At this moment, watching the battle shown on the screen, all viewers wore expressions of disbelief.
Berserker was not weak, nor was he an unknown existence!
He was the legendary hero who passed the Twelve Labors of the Gods—Heracles!
Yet, such a being was utterly dominated by Black Saber, without any chance to fight back.
Moreover, compared to the battle between the two in another worldline shown previously, the difference was night and day!
[Live Comments]
[Waver Velvet: This is completely different from the previous battle! The previous Saber couldn't beat Berserker and could only run, leaving it to the Heroic Spirit Emiya to fight.]
[Flat Escardos: Indeed. Now, this Black Saber is just toying with Berserker!]
[Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald: Is a Saber with sufficient mana this powerful?]
[Matou Shinji: This is probably even more powerful than a normal King Arthur in her prime, right?]
[Mordred: No! Although she looks very powerful, she's still a bit behind Father in her prime!]
[Tohsaka Tokiomi: Wha...what?! She's this strong, yet not as strong as her prime? How terrifying was her prime then?!]
[Gilgamesh: Hahahaha, interesting! This is the woman this king favors!]
While everyone was shocked by Black Saber's strength, the battle on the screen continued!
[After completing two and a half free rotations in the air, Berserker miraculously adjusted his posture and landed firmly on the ground!]
[However, the moment he steadied himself, a dark red energy vortex suddenly emerged behind him.]
[Then, a dark red energy ribbon shot out from the vortex and quickly wrapped around Berserker's arm.]
[Before he could react, a second energy ribbon followed closely, binding him tightly.]
[In just a few seconds, Berserker's entire body was tightly wrapped in these dark red energy ribbons.]
[He struggled frantically but couldn't shake them at all, only managing futile movements.]
[On the shore, Illya watched all this happen, powerless. She could only watch as Black Saber bound Berserker and then slowly raised the Excalibur in her hand.]
[When Black Saber's sword was fully raised, countless red energy particles began to swirl madly around her body.]
[Those dark red ribbons suddenly exerted force, carrying Berserker towards Black Saber.]
[It was at that moment that Black Saber swung the sword in her hand!]
[Swish!]
[The sound of a sharp weapon cutting through flesh rang out. Berserker's chest was immediately slashed from top to bottom by Excalibur, leaving a bloody gash deep enough to see bone.]
[Blood gushed from his chest like a fountain.]
[At this moment, the dark red energy ribbons completely released Berserker's body from head to toe, allowing him to kneel on the ground.]
[As Berserker knelt, more blood gushed from the wound on his shoulder, staining the surrounding ground red.]
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