Chapter 1139: Decisive Battle Against the Beast God
On the Storm Border.
"I never imagined so much would happen in just an hour or two."
After listening to Gudako's brief report, Holmes sighed with deep emotion.
The part about the Holy Sword was particularly shocking to hear.
With such crucial information to process, it would likely take some time to fully digest it all.
"Has the Holy Sword acknowledged Eiji as its master?"
Grimm fell into thought, seeming somewhat hesitant.
"According to Odin's intention, we should ensure the Holy Sword is handed over to Chaldea... But since our goals align, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"
The fact that Eiji was on the side of the Human King made him a bit uneasy.
Although the Human King was also striving to oppose the Alien God, he seemed to be playing his own games on the side.
However, Eiji himself might not necessarily be in complete alignment with the Human King.
Through their brief time together, he could confirm that Eiji didn't share the same ambitions as the Human King, which reassured him greatly. Entrusting the Holy Sword to him was barely acceptable.
The return of Muramasa and Caster Artoria, though an unexpected delight, would be a great help in the upcoming battle.
"Then, let's set sail at full speed toward the Great Pit!"
Holmes made the final decision.
"According to Merlin, we only have one hour. After that, the Curse Tide will erupt again, and it will be too late! Everyone, now is not the time to hold back. Whatever trump cards you have, in this moment that determines the fate of the Earth, please give it your all!"
The submarine no longer conserved magical energy, with all engines operating at full throttle.
The distance from the lake area to the Great Pit was not far, and with everyone pushing forward at full speed, they reached the vicinity of the Great Pit in just twenty minutes.
"According to the scan, there seems to be no sign of Eiji in the surroundings?"
"Has something delayed him?"
This was the only explanation everyone could come up with.
Surely he hadn't taken the Holy Sword and run off, right?
If the Earth were destroyed, obtaining the Holy Sword would be meaningless.
Moreover, Gudako and the others believed Eiji wasn't that kind of person.
"What is the state of the Cursed God?"
Temporarily shifting their focus, Holmes looked toward the control panel.
"It has already climbed out of the Great Pit!"
Little Da Vinci replied with a stern and grave expression.
"Thanks to Merlin's intervention, the Curse Tide has temporarily receded. Camelot and the Holy Lances are still intact!"
Earlier, due to the eruption of the Curse Tide, the entirety of Camelot had instantly collapsed, and even the twelve Holy Lances had not been spared, falling to the bottom of the Great Pit.
But because Merlin treated reality as a dream, not only did the Curse Tide return to the depths of the Great Pit, but Camelot and the twelve Holy Lances also reverted to their original states and positions!
"There's no other way. We can only do what we can for now!"
Holmes sighed.
"Fortunately, while we were waiting earlier, we weren't idle. We analyzed the Cursed God's condition and behavioral patterns."
"Listen carefully, everyone. The Cursed God's body has long since rotted away. The reason it has grown so large is because the curses have materialized, turning into cursed flesh that has re-covered its body. Through continuous accumulation and expansion, it has reached this extraordinary size!"
"This means the Cursed God's body is covered with kilometers-thick cursed flesh! Its defensive capabilities are astonishing—only spiritual attacks can inflict effective damage, and that's without even considering its regenerative abilities!"
"Among you, only three can deliver effective strikes: first is Grimm's divine power, second is Artoria's blessing, and finally is Muramasa's god-slaying ability!"
"I hope you'll build your combat strategy around these three!"
"Understood!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Approaching within ten kilometers of the Great Cavern!"
Little Da Vinci shouted nervously, her voice rising several pitches unconsciously.
"Everyone to the deck!"
"Ooh!"
Amidst inspiring battle cries, all combat personnel aboard the submarine poured out.
While Holmes, Little Da Vinci, Captain Nemo, and Peperoncino remained in the cabin, Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mash, Artoria, Grimm, Muramasa, Percival, Habetrot, and Tristan swarmed onto the submarine's deck!
The snow-white deck was covered with magical barriers, emitting a soft glow.
"Approaching five kilometers!"
She didn't need to announce it.
The Cursed God's massive form and the bottomless Great Cavern beneath them, radiating intense ominous energy, had already stretched everyone's nerves taut!
"Attention! The Cursed God is attacking—it's the Cursed Hands!"
Just like before!
Endless Cursed Hands extended from the depths of the Great Cavern, transforming into decaying arms that swarmed toward the submarine!
Each arm was several times longer than the submarine, each possessing the intensity of a major calamity!
"Leave this to me!"
Grimm strode forward, roaring heroically.
"This is the trump card I saved specifically for this moment! Though I've only got one eye left, one more use is all I need!"
"I speak of life through death! O Spring of Mimir, O leyline of mistletoe! Become the spiritual leaves that sever the past and reach toward the future!"
Visibly.
Before everyone's eyes, familiar clear spring water emerged from beneath Grimm's staff.
Gazing upon those waters felt like having all mental clutter purified, leaving thoughts crystal clear.
Fujimaru Ritsuka recognized it.
Back in Norwich, to counter the Cursed Hands of the Great Calamity, Grimm had used this once to help Eiji accomplish the feat of purifying a demonic sword into a holy sword!
"For nine days hence, all folly is forbidden! Transcend the twilight—Gambanteinn Valholl (Great God's Altar)!"
It was spiritual light that purified everything!
Seemingly endless spring water spread out, transforming into clear azure light that enveloped the entire submarine.
"Charge through! Don't fear anything!"
At his furious shout, the submarine hesitated no longer, diving toward the Cursed God like an arrow released from its bow!
"Bzzz—!"
The incoming Cursed Hands instantly crashed against the submarine like a torrential downpour of arrows!
But the moment the black curses touched the clear spring water, they rapidly dissolved like spring snow, vanishing without a trace!
"Incredible! He completely eliminated all the curses!"
Muramasa's eyes widened, his admiration overflowing.
"That's the pride of a chief god... cough-hack!"
Grimm's expression suddenly changed, a single trail of shocking bloody tears streaming from his remaining eye!
"Grimm?!"
"Don't worry, this is just a small price to pay! But as you can see, I must maintain Mimir's Spring! Defeating the Curse God is up to you now—this is our only chance!"
"Since you've already stolen the spotlight so magnificently, this old man can't afford to fall behind either!"
A battle-hungry grin spread across Muramasa's face.
Perfect timing—after being upstaged by Eiji back in the Inner Sea of the Stars, now was the moment for an adult to demonstrate his mature charm!
"Here we come, Curse God! Have you stored enough curses?!"