At this moment, the light screen in the sky began to flicker.
[In the northern part of the Snowfield lies a vast valley of magnificent scenery, connecting heaven and earth.]
[Deep within the valley, near crimson rock walls and babbling streams, a mysterious cave lies hidden among the undulating mountains.]
[This cave was originally a masterpiece of natural power, but now it has been given new life, transformed into a "Secret Workshop" meticulously built by a mage, surrounded by a powerful barrier that repels mortals.]
[The scene changed, and a mage quietly appeared. His figure seemed mysterious and solemn amidst the interplay of light and shadow.]
[He slowly took out a cloth bag from his chest, his movements gentle and full of ritual. As the cloth bag was gently unfolded, an object came into view—it was a key, shimmering with light, as if containing endless power and secrets.]
[After all preparations were complete, the mage finally began his summoning ritual. The incantation he chanted was both a blessing for himself and a curse upon the Universal Scales, filled with mystery and power.]
["Ready!" he loudly declared, his voice echoing through the cave.]
["Let silver and iron be the foundation, stone and the Archduke of the Contract be the cornerstone. The color I dedicate is that of red and black intertwined. Let the barrier block the coming wind, let the four gates be tightly shut. Let power flow from the crown."]
[As he chanted the spell, the massive magic circle suddenly erupted with a dazzling light, and magical power surged like a tide, gathering here.]
[The mage looked upon this scene, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. He continued chanting: "Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill. Repeat five times, let the power be filled!"]
[As his voice fell, the gravel on the ground began to shake violently, then slowly floated upward amidst the horrified gazes of the onlookers. Even the flames seemed infected by the mysterious power, turning into a ghostly blue, adding a touch of eeriness and mystery to the entire scene.]
["With this power alone, I shall surpass the zenith.]
[Here, I declare:]
[Your body shall submit to my will; my fate shall become your sharp sword.]
[Following the will of the Holy Grail, if you abide by this reason and will, then answer me. I solemnly swear here."]
At this moment, watching this scene on the light screen, all the mages and Heroic Spirits present showed curious expressions.
They knew that this scene on the light screen was the prelude before the Holy Grail War began.
The mage in the light screen was summoning a Servant.
[Bullet Comments]
[Cú Chulainn: This guy doesn't look like a good person. I wonder who he'll summon and what rank of Servant it will be.]
[Tōsaka Rin: Who else could it be? The title clearly tells you. It must be that Goldie! And look at that mage, he looks like a villain and doesn't seem strong. He's a perfect match for Goldie!]
[Goldy: Hmph? This random mage dreams of becoming my Master?]
[Merlin: It might not necessarily be the King of Heroes, right? Although the title says King of Heroes, the Holy Grail War can't have only one Servant.]
Meanwhile, in Mesopotamia.
The Wise King Gilgamesh sat on his throne, watching the scene on the light screen, and snorted.
"Using that key to summon me to fight for you?"
"Quite interesting. I hope you won't disappoint me."
Simultaneously, the summoning ritual in the light screen continued.
[As the mage's voice fell, a buzzing sound suddenly echoed through the air!]
[Terrifying magical power rapidly condensed, and the huge magic circle actually shone with colorful light, spinning continuously like a gorgeous vortex.]
[The powerful aura blew the mage's clothes, making him look like a king standing at the center of a storm.]
[Faced with this shocking scene, the mage revealed a joyful smile. Yes, this was exactly what he had been waiting for!]
["I shall become the embodiment of all good will in the world, and I shall suppress all malice in the world.]
[You, who carry the seven heavens clad in the three great words, emerge from the circle of restraint, O guardian of the scales!"]
[As his words fell, terrifying magical power instantly erupted, and the entire area was filled with light, as if a new world was being born.]
[Within that dazzling light, the Heroic Spirit finally appeared!]
[He sat there, his hand resting on his cheek, his eyes cold and composed, as if they could see through everything in the world.]
[The surrounding magical power roared and surged, resonating with his existence. His iconic armor shimmered with a metallic luster, and his golden hair cascaded like a waterfall, revealing his extraordinary identity—it was Gilgamesh!]
[Bullet Comments]
[Waver Velvet: It's really him. He's present in every Holy Grail War; is he the new benchmark for model workers?]
[Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald: After all, he is the King of Heroes. Which mage participating in the Holy Grail War wouldn't want to summon him?]
[Emiya Kiritsugu: Indeed, a man's reputation is like the shadow of a tree. If not for the content displayed by the light screen in the sky, I would definitely want to summon the King of Heroes given the chance.]
[Kotomine Kirei: Although the King of Heroes is indeed a bit too hedonistic, if nothing else, at least he always lasts until the end.]
Meanwhile, the light screen continued to flicker.
[In the light screen, with Gilgamesh's appearance, the entire space trembled, as if even time had stopped at this moment. The mage looked upon this powerful Heroic Spirit, awe and expectation in his heart.]
[The mage's face was filled with genuine joy after witnessing the Heroic Spirit before him.]
[He didn't even need confirmation to know the other's true name. This was the Gilgamesh he had summoned using the sacred relic!]
[However, facing the mage's unrestrained laughter, a flicker of displeasure crossed Gilgamesh's brow.]
[Despite this, following the traditional procedure for Heroic Spirits, he still asked: "Answer me. Are you the mage who, knowing his own insolence, still dares to rely on the king's radiance?" His voice echoed through the cave, filled with unparalleled arrogance.]
[But such words unexpectedly provoked the mage's self-esteem. He straightened his back, trying to overcome the oppression brought by Gilgamesh, and said firmly: "Yes, that's right. I am your Master."]
[As he said this, he was about to show his right hand engraved with Command Spells to prove his identity. However, in the next second—]
[With a "pfft," the mage's right arm vanished into thin air! He only felt a sharp pain; the severed surface of his arm billowed with hot smoke, clearly burned away by some powerful force.]
At this moment, in the timeline of the Fourth Holy Grail War.
Tōsaka Tokiomi looked at the scene in the light screen and felt a slight fear.
"Fortunately, I didn't say anything disrespectful to the King of Heroes back then, nor did I have any notion of becoming his Master. Otherwise, what happened to him would have been my experience."
Tōsaka Tokiomi fell into deep thought.
"Can a Servant attack a Master at will?"
In the light screen, the mage's scream forcibly pulled Tōsaka Tokiomi back from his thoughts.
[The mage suddenly stiffened and let out a shrill cry: "Ahhh..."]
["Excuse me... May I have your permission to appear before the great king?" A respectful voice echoed through the cave.]
["Very well, I grant you the honor of beholding my true form." Gilgamesh nodded in agreement.]
["...It is my greatest honor."]
[As the words fell, a girl who appeared to be around 12 years old appeared before everyone. She had brown skin and glossy black hair, dressed in gorgeous attire, like a young lady from a noble family.]
[She entered the workshop with a solemn and respectful demeanor, bowed deeply to the Heroic Spirit on the altar, and then knelt. Seeing this scene, the mage beside her widened his eyes, filled with astonishment.]
["You prevented the lowly one's blood from splattering before me, which is commendable. However, as for why this insignificant stench of flesh drifted before me, you may state your reasons." Gilgamesh coldly inquired.]
[Faced with such questioning, the girl's expression remained calm.]
["My apologies. Without awaiting the king's judgment... I punished the thief who stole the treasure key without authorization." As she spoke, the girl placed a piece of flesh before her.]
[It was the mage's vanished right hand!]
[Clearly, all of this was done by the girl. Hearing such words, Gilgamesh let out a light hum, as if expressing his approval of the girl's actions.]
[He glanced disdainfully at the key at his feet, picked it up, and casually tossed it aside, as if it were an insignificant object.]
["For merely this key? How dull. In my garden, there are no villains who dare touch my treasures. Although I ordered this key to be made, there is no need to use it. It is merely cast aside."]
[Bullet Comments]
[Waver Velvet: So, this is the key to the King of Heroes' Treasury? And he just threw it away like that?]
[Goldy: A act worthy for this King of Heroes!.]
[Illyasviel von Einzbern: So, what does it matter if he's cautious now? Isn't he still looking down on everything and arrogant?]
[Aozaki Touko: But from the looks of it, he seems very powerful. He feels stronger than when he appeared in the Fourth and Fifth Wars. Is this his prime?]
[Iskandar: The King of Heroes in his prime, if he could be cautious and serious, then he'd probably be invincible, right?]
As everyone discussed, the light screen continued.
[The girl nodded upon hearing this, expressing her understanding.]
["If this is the king's intention, then I do not intend to continue fighting you to the death. Please withdraw."]
["What..." The mage was stunned. He hadn't expected the girl to give up so easily.]
["In that case, I shall spare your life." The girl said calmly.]
[However, these words were like a spark, igniting the anger in the mage's heart. His Magic Circuits began to activate unconsciously, and terrifying magical power condensed in an instant.]
[A dark sphere of light, combining all curses, heat, and impact, fiercely tore through space as if to devour the girl. Yet, the girl merely watched it all calmly, silently chanting.]
[The next second, a massive amount of magical power surged between the girl and the mage, and terrifying flames instantly appeared. The flames towered over both of them, and in the blink of an eye, they engulfed the mage...]
[Having witnessed such a sorry scene, the girl remained unusually calm, though the events of moments ago were still vivid in her mind.]
[Gilgamesh instantly understood upon seeing this scene and asked: "You utilized the leylines of this land, correct?"]
["During my absence, you took control of this land?" Faced with such a question, the girl did not raise any objection. She knew that before this king, lies had nowhere to hide.]
["In truth, we are not in control, but coexist with this land... As you surmised, once we leave Snowfield, we lose our power." Gilgamesh's mockery followed: "Lowly beings are lowly beings after all. Whether they can perform magecraft or not is irrelevant."]
[The girl remained silent and did not refute.]
[At this moment, the Command Spells that should have belonged to the previous mage appeared on her right hand. Gilgamesh realized that the flow of magical power had shifted from the mage to the girl.]
[He slowly stood up, looking around with a condescending attitude, yet his expression remained indifferent.]
["Then I ask again: Are you the mage who, knowing your own insolence, still dares to rely on the king's radiance?" He faced this golden Heroic Spirit, praised as the hero among heroes, the king among kings.]
[The girl nodded resolutely and bowed deeply to him once more to show her respect. Simultaneously, the Command Spells on her hand emitted a faint light, as if foreshadowing the contract about to be established between the two.]
At this moment, in the timeline of the Fourth Holy Grail War.
Gilgamesh gently swirled the glass of red wine in his hand, watching as his counterpart and the young girl in the light screen finally formed a contract.
An interested expression appeared on his face.
"What an understanding servant."
"It seems this will be a quite enjoyable Holy Grail War."
[Bullet Comments]
[Tōsaka Tokiomi: Which Holy Grail War is this? Where is it held? Judging by the location, it doesn't seem to be in Fuyuki?]
[Lord El-Melloi II: It seems my foolish student also participated in this Holy Grail War?]
[Flat Escardos: Professor, are you talking about the foolish student? Is it the Holy Grail War I'm participating in this time?]
Just as everyone was discussing, the light screen gradually darkened.
After a moment, lines of text slowly appeared on the dimmed light screen.
[Fate/strange Fake Worldline.]
[A few years after the end of the Fifth Holy Grail War held in Japan, the next conflict occurred in Snowfield City, located in the western United States.]
[This is a False Holy Grail War.]
[A Holy Grail War with six True Servants, six False Servants, and one Saber—thirteen Servants in total!]
[This is the most extravagant Holy Grail War in history, and all Servants are in their peak state.]
[It can be said that this is a Holy Grail War where everyone is a "god"!]
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