At this moment, all viewers showed keen interest upon seeing the title on the light screen.
This was a battle against a Beast!
An entity on the same level as the previous Demon King Goetia!
Such a battle was bound to be incredibly thrilling!
[Bullet Comments]
[Jeanne d'Arc: I only knew a little about the Seventh Singularity from the King of Heroes' bullet comments, but I never expected to see it with my own eyes now!]
[Waver Velvet: Will that shocking scene from the battle against the Demon King reappear in the Seventh Singularity?]
[Mordred: It should be different. They're enemies of the same level; the scenarios might differ, but it's definitely going to be just as exciting!]
Under everyone's eager gazes, the light screen began to flicker.
The screen quickly flashed through the battle against Gorgon, culminating in victory.
[After the thrilling battle, the magnificent scene of the Mesopotamian palace came into view.]
[On the throne sat a figure clad in resplendent robes.]
[Gilgamesh glanced at the silent crowd before him, a smile tugging at his lips: "It seems you have successfully subdued Gorgon."]
[Fujimaru Ritsuka clenched his fists, his face filled with frustration: "Yes... but..." He knew well that he hadn't truly defeated Gorgon; instead, he had been used to awaken an even more terrifying existence.]
[Despite the twists and turns and the resolution of multiple Singularities, he now found himself confused and self-blaming.]
[Gilgamesh did not reproach him, for he had already seen through everything. He asked softly, "Do you need to rest?" Noting that Merlin had yet to return, he nodded and patiently listened to Fujimaru Ritsuka's account of the journey.]
["So that's how it is." Gilgamesh remained calm after hearing the story.]
[Even facing the catastrophe brought by the legendary Primordial Goddess, he seemed composed and unruffled.]
[This calmness infected Fujimaru Ritsuka, sparking a glimmer of hope in his heart.]
["The so-called Evils of Humanity are the stains deep within the human heart. As embodiments of these evils, they grow stronger as humanity develops, like cancers eroding the host from within society. However, this is not the true reason for humanity's destruction... Enough, let's not dwell on this for now."]
[Gilgamesh changed the subject: "In short, these are the seven calamities born from humanity's bestial nature."]
[At that moment, efficient subordinates had submitted several reports to Gilgamesh. After reviewing them carefully, he nodded: "I see. Those monsters... Very well, Siduri—no, Sergeant, relay the order immediately. Those monsters are to be named 'Lahmu'!"]
[Suddenly, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to realize something and asked anxiously, "Your Majesty, where is Miss Siduri?!"]
["With our current strength, how can we fight against those Lahmu?"]
[Gilgamesh fell into deep thought.]
["Your Majesty, what happened to Miss Siduri?!" Fujimaru Ritsuka shouted again, his brow furrowed with unease and anxiety.]
[Gilgamesh's indifferent attitude had made him vaguely aware of some ominous premonition.]
["Siduri... To protect the citizens, she was taken by the Lahmu to Eridu."]
[Gilgamesh's words were calm yet heavy, exploding like a bomb in everyone's hearts.]
["Something so important, why didn't you say it earlier!" Fujimaru Ritsuka roared, and the goddess Ishtar beside him also showed a look of anxiety.]
["Why did you hide it from us?" Her voice was full of confusion and anger.]
["This King does not deem it necessary to speak of it." Gilgamesh responded coldly, "At this critical juncture, how can we spare time to worry about the safety of individuals? Or do you take issue with this, Fujimaru Ritsuka?"]
["Of course we have to save her!" Fujimaru Ritsuka roared without flinching.]
[Faced with Fujimaru Ritsuka's anger, Gilgamesh did not react aggressively. His eyes were profound, as if piercing through the mists of time and space.]
At this point, the bullet comments were abuzz with discussion.
[Bullet Comments]
[Tohsaka Rin: Golden, I thought he was just a cruel tyrant and a scumbag, but now it seems I need to revise my opinion of him.]
[Iskandar: Indeed, behind ruthless decisions often lies helplessness.]
[Zhuge Liang: Governing a nation is no easy task. As a monarch, Gilgamesh is acutely aware of his responsibilities. He may be cruel, but when facing a god-level opponent, he did not retreat or despair. Prioritizing the bigger picture at least proves he is a qualified ruler.]
Though many spoke in his defense in the comments, in the Fourth Holy Grail War,
Gilgamesh watched the light screen, his heart actually calm.
He had no memory of the events shown on the light screen; they were from another world.
But he understood well Siduri's place in his heart, and he knew his empire was facing a grave threat.
In such a situation, if a choice had to be made, if there were no other options, then it could only be so.
Gilgamesh rarely sighed.
At this moment, within the light screen:
[Gilgamesh's memories slowly unfolded before everyone.]
[He had tried to stop Siduri from joining the battle, but her eyes were so sincere and resolute.]
[Having been together for so long, Gilgamesh knew her thoughts well and ultimately had to reluctantly agree.]
The memory scene halted abruptly, and comments supporting Gilgamesh appeared.
They saw the reluctance and helplessness in his eyes. Of course, he was unwilling to let his subordinate die, but as a king, he had to take responsibility for this nation.
Though viewers didn't know the specifics about Siduri, they could tell from the context that she was a subordinate Gilgamesh valued highly.
They wanted to say more, but at that moment, a bright light suddenly flashed across the screen, as if the process was accelerated.
[A creature resembling a girl appeared before everyone.]
[She had massive horns on her head and exuded a terrifying aura. This was the awakened Beast—Tiamat, the Primordial Goddess intent on destroying Mesopotamia.]
[At the edge of the black mud, Tiamat's legs remained bound and immobile. Yet, her very existence inspired terror.]
["Is that Tiamat's true form?" Fujimaru Ritsuka stared solemnly at the girl at the center of the black mud below.]
[Only Mages like them could feel the intense pressure surrounding them.]
["If we want to defeat her, it must be now!" Ishtar gripped her Noble Phantasm tightly, a determined light in her eyes, "Fujimaru, cover me!"]
[Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded and activated his Command Spells with all his might. Red light carried most of his magical energy into Ishtar's body.]
[A massive golden star appeared behind her, and the Noble Phantasm in her hand, the Bull of Heaven, erupted in dazzling light.] (To read the most exciting chapters, go to Faloo Novels!)
["Strike, 'The Roar of Heaven Shakes the Mountains'!"]
[Ishtar shouted, and the huge golden planet transformed into pure magical energy and burst forth.]
[The power was so immense it nearly instantly cleared all the surrounding black mud, simultaneously creating a massive crater over two meters in diameter in the sea.]
[The terrifying shockwave even blew away the clouds for miles around.]
The audience was stunned. Some marveled at Ishtar's strength, acknowledging she deserved her title as a goddess.
Others worried about the battles to come.
Viewers who had witnessed the power of Beasts knew well that this was no enemy to be easily defeated!
At this moment, within the light screen:
[While everyone was still reeling from Ishtar's powerful attack, the next moment arrived!]
["Everyone, evade!" Romani's urgent warning instantly put Fujimaru Ritsuka on alert. Then, a massive wave surged skyward, reaching a height of 100 meters. Clearly, a gigantic monster had suddenly emerged from the water!]
[What had just been defeated and destroyed was merely one of Tiamat's heads. Now her true body had appeared, and the majesty of the Primordial Goddess was breathtaking.]
[Faced with this unprecedented threat, Fujimaru Ritsuka was agitated, wanting to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop, but Quetzalcoatl beside him shook her head calmly.]
["Calm down. With our current strength, we can never handle Tiamat."]
[Quetzalcoatl's expression was more serious than ever. "Not only that, even if we mobilize the power of Ishtar and all the means currently available to Mesopotamia, we still cannot harm the goddess Tiamat."]
[Though Quetzalcoatl's words were harsh, everyone knew they were true. Fujimaru Ritsuka gritted his teeth, filled with frustration. This was supposed to be the final Singularity; why was it so hopeless?]
["Let's return and discuss countermeasures."]
[Quetzalcoatl suggested calmly. Though usually not very serious, she was the most clear-headed at critical times. Of course, the final decision still rested with Fujimaru Ritsuka, the Master.]
[Though unwilling, after so many adventures, Fujimaru Ritsuka had learned to face reality. "Let's go back..." he said heavily.]
[On the way back to Uruk, the black mud had already swallowed many cities of the empire and was rapidly approaching the fortress.]
[The seemingly sturdy city walls appeared fragile before the black mud. Fortunately, Gilgamesh had foreseen this and prepared the 'Fang of Nabhustum' in advance, barely holding off the black mud's assault.]
[All this was inseparable from everyone's trust in King Gilgamesh.]
[In the palace, Gilgamesh slowly walked out. Facing the black mud temporarily blocked by his efforts, his eyes still radiated confidence.]
["Has it really come to this?" he murmured to himself, "For the past six months, this King has endured."]
[He addressed all his people and the greatest enemy far in the sky, "Primordial Mother, Tiamat, Mother of All Beasts! What follows is a mythological battle whose outcome this King cannot foresee. In the end, will you devour the world, or will humanity prove capable of shaping it? Now, it is time to deliver the answer! Come! This is the final battle of the Age of Gods!"]
[This lofty king, this king with two-thirds divinity, stood before the palace and declared war on the strongest enemy of the Age of Gods! However, the impact of this disaster had exceeded all expectations.]
[After waiting for Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, Gilgamesh relayed the latest news—only 500 survivors remained.]
[This made Ishtar exclaim in shock.]
["How is this possible... Gilgamesh, are you lying to me?" Ishtar widened her eyes, unable to believe Gilgamesh's words. Such a prosperous dynasty now had only 500 survivors.]
["Of course it's true." Gilgamesh said calmly, "After two waves of Lahmu attacks and Tiamat's invasion, my First Dynasty of Uruk has collapsed. Even if Tiamat is truly defeated in the end, the dynasty can no longer be sustained."]
[Though Gilgamesh's voice held little sorrow, they all knew how much the king valued his dynasty. Now, the entire dynasty had only 500 people left.]
["How is this possible..." Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Mash beside him, his hands and feet trembling, "We failed to protect this era..." He tasted an unprecedented sense of failure.]
["Do not worry. As long as the Sumerian civilization endures, there will surely be successors."]
[Gilgamesh waved his hand; perhaps he was prepared to perish with the city beneath his feet.]
[Even at this point, with his strength, escaping would be easy, but he never entertained such a thought.]
[Seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed not to understand, Ishtar explained: "It means that as long as the will of Sumerian civilization is protected, Mesopotamian civilization can still continue!"]
[Now was the time to share the hardship. Gilgamesh slowly stood up: "If you wish to protect human history, you must defeat Tiamat and reclaim this city from the black mud's grasp."]
[He smiled. This was the second time he had given Fujimaru Ritsuka hope.]
[However, though Romani, far away in the modern era, had analyzed Tiamat's weaknesses and they had regrouped, he kept emphasizing the enemy's strength.]
["You there, can't you provide any useful information? Are you on Tiamat's side too? Why haven't you analyzed any weaknesses at all?"]
[Gilgamesh roared at the data panel before him. He wanted to save this nation more than anyone else.]
At this moment, all viewers watched the light screen with solemn expressions.
They couldn't have imagined Tiamat's lethality was so staggering!
That colossal body, the spreading black mud, and those Lahmu...
All of it was utterly despair-inducing.
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