"Currently, the numerical disparity between the Red and Black factions is significant, at five to eight."
"Considering Caster's combat power, we might even have to fight one against two."
"While we are indeed very strong, such a situation is simply too disadvantageous for us!" Amakusa Shirou Tokisada said seriously, looking at the Servants before him.
"Therefore, we must quickly reduce the enemy's numbers, and it cannot be the weaker Servants, because that would be meaningless."
"To eliminate, we must first eliminate the enemy's Saber. Only then can our situation be alleviated."
"And to instantly resolve the enemy's Saber, only you can
do it, great hero Karna! With your Noble Phantasm!"
Among the gazes of the Servants, Amakusa Shirou Tokisada walked up to Karna and said seriously, "Only your Noble Phantasm can accomplish such a thing!"
After listening to Amakusa Shirou Tokisada, Karna calmly nodded. "Leave it to me!"
"To send him off with my Noble Phantasm would already be the best outcome for him!"
"I will find the right moment!"
"Then I'll leave it to you, Karna. I will have your Master
provide you with support!"
"Leave it to me!"
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"Now!" Attracted by Atalanta's Noble Phantasm release, Karna, understanding that all eyes on the field would be on Atalanta, instantly notified Semiramis through telepathy. He had a very clear understanding of this battle, having planned it with the Red Faction. And now was the beginning of the plan!
"By the power of the Command Spell, unleash your Noble Phantasm at full power, Karna!" Flames formed a vortex, and the great hero Karna's magical energy began to inject into the divine spear. At this moment, the night itself was ignited by these flames.
"Go! 'Brahmas, Curse My Body!'" Karna sharply lifted his foot, stepping forward with enough force to shatter paving stones. The divine spear in his hand was instantly shot out.
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Meanwhile, at the exact moment Karna was strengthened by the Command Spell and prepared to release his Noble Phantasm, Siegfried sensed his abnormality.
"Master!"
"I know, I've been watching!" Gordes, who had previously been severely reprimanded by Darnic due to his conflict with Siegfried, roared unwillingly. "By the power of the Command Spell, defeat him with all your might! Siegfried!"
"Please leave it to me, Master!"
"Balmung!" Along with the activation of its True Name, a twilight-colored aurora shot towards Karna.
Simultaneously, at this very moment, the divine spear shot by Karna hurtled towards the aurora, which was advancing with avalanche-like destructive power. Thus, this moonless night suddenly filled with the brilliance of the sun.
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"What is that?" Looking at the massive impact rising in the distance, even Shirou, who was some distance away, sensed the danger there. "Are you already clashing with Noble Phantasms? How impatient are you!"
"We can't afford to be impatient! After all, you have us greatly outnumbered!"
"That's true, and this is my masterpiece!"
"Oh, so you're saying our Saber was dealt with by you?"
"Of course, who else!"
"Then, if I may be so bold, what was that guy's True Name? He was our Saber, yet I didn't even know his True Name until his death."
"It was Mordred, the Knight of Rebellion from the Arthurian legends!"
"So it was the Knight of Rebellion! No wonder!"
"By the way, she's a girl, you know!"
"Oh, I think I just heard something incredible!" Thus, amidst Shirou and Achilles's back-and-forth banter, their confrontation gradually escalated, and the destructive power grew even stronger.
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"Chiron, pay attention to Karna; he seems to intend to take out Siegfried first!"
"I understand. So, my King, do you intend to enter the fray?"
"Of course, how can I let the Red Faction's plans succeed!"
With that, Vlad III rode out on the golem horse Caster had prepared for him.
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"That's Lancer's Noble Phantasm, which means!" Looking at the 'sun' rising before her, Atalanta's pupils constricted. She immediately disregarded Spartacus, who was regenerating on the ground. Stomping her foot, she swiftly left the area. She was too close to Karna's current position and would be caught in the ensuing attack. After all, she didn't have defensive Noble Phantasms like Karna or Achilles. Being caught would surely lead to death.
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And on the other side. Amakusa Shirou Tokisada, who was clashing with Frankenstein in the forest, also noticed the 'sun' rising in the distance!
"Is the plan about to begin?!" Thinking this, Amakusa Shirou Tokisada couldn't help but smile.
"Ugh!" The enraged Frankenstein instantly swung her
hammer, smashing it towards Amakusa Shirou Tokisada.
"How impatient, Berserker!"
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And while the attitudes of those on the field varied due to the Noble Phantasm clash between Karna and Siegfried. At the center of the explosion, Karna and Siegfried stood opposed.
"Black Saber, your bravery is admirable. Therefore, I shall end your life with my strongest attack!"
"Whether for my Master or for my vow to duel you!"
"This strike will be your decisive end!"
"Then come!" Siegfried, understanding that this was the final moment, immediately condensed magical energy into his sword again. Across from him, Karna glanced at Vlad III, who was rushing towards them, and couldn't help but smile. Karna's spear gradually disappeared. And the moment Karna's spear vanished, fragments of armor began to peel off his body one by one.
Blood seeped out, and the pain he was enduring could be vaguely seen in Karna's expression. However, what attracted Siegfried's gaze even more was the spear he now held. Its sacred and magnificent appearance made his previously used spear seem like a toy. Perhaps only by being forged with roaring lightning could such a divine object be created!
The majesty of that spear would naturally evoke such a sigh.
"The spear of god-slaying, exchanged for the golden
armor!" Around Karna, flames twisted like countless serpents, continuously destroying everything. Facing such an attack, neither Vlad III's stakes nor Chiron's arrows could interfere here. This was a self-sacrificing power, a true one-hit kill that completely disregarded his own life. I can't win, his instincts told Siegfried.
At the same time, an absolute certainty of "I will die" arose in his heart. Despite this, he did not flinch or think of fleeing. His dignity and vows, far outweighing his instincts, were supporting his body. Very well, then let me die. Forgetting all agreements, and not out of despair.
Just quietly facing the truth, Siegfried revealed a bright smile. In his hand was Balmung, the demonic yet holy sword that was said to have accomplished the great feat of dragon-slaying. There was no fear, not even regret.
The joy of clashing with Karna, this great hero, was enough to overshadow everything else. Defeat was certain. Siegfried's very existence would probably soon be completely erased by that god-slaying spear.
Death awaited him. But even so, he would never accept death without resistance. He had to give his all until the very end.
"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" Siegfried roared, gathering all his strength. With this as the signal, both of them began to move. Karna, his entire body dyed crimson, finally raised his divine spear. Both took their first step towards each other, beginning their charge. His roar was like that of a beast.
"The evil dragon shall eventually fall."
"Comprehend the mercy of the King of the Gods." His thoughts were like a machine.
"Light and shadow that sever everything."
"Indra, behold." His movements were like a whirlwind.
"The world, now at sunset."
"Annihilation, is in this thrust." The ultimate Noble Phantasm, surpassing all limits, would now bloom with brilliant radiance!
"I will strike you down'Balmung!'"
"Burn to ash'Vasavi Shakti!'"
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