"The King of Britain? How astonishing! The world-renowned King of Knights is actually a little girl!" Rider stroked his chin, his face showing genuine surprise.
"Hmph! Then why not experience the sword of this little girl you speak of, King of Conquerors!" She glared at Rider and raised her sword.
"Oh, negotiations have broken down. What a pity!"
Waver looked at the inevitable outcome and turned to Rider with a pitiful expression. "What do we do now? You keep talking about conquering others, but in the end, aren't you just provoking them... Do you really think you can defeat Saber and Lancer?"
Rider burst into hearty laughter upon hearing this. "Isn't there a saying, 'He who doesn't try, never wins'?"
"That's not a real saying!" Waver cried, pounding on Rider's chest.
Watching Waver's antics, Ryougi Raku found it amusing and chuckled lightly.
It was only then that Waver noticed Ryougi Raku. It must be said that when Ryougi Raku wished, his presence could become incredibly faint...
"You—aren't you the person from the airport?" Waver pointed at Ryougi Raku, his face full of surprise, even forgetting to wipe his tears.
"Haha, I didn't expect we'd meet again. It seems you have a chance to apologize now." Ryougi Raku chuckled softly.
"I-I-I... I will definitely apologize..." Waver smiled awkwardly, remembering his promise to apologize proactively. For a moment, he was at a loss for words. "...Wait, why are you the one in the war? Where is my mentor?"
"Oh? The mentor you're talking about—is it that guy, Kayneth?"
Waver shuddered at the name but still nodded in confirmation.
"I killed him." Ryougi Raku said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"K-Killed him?" Waver's vision darkened, and he stumbled back two steps. Still on the chariot, his foot caught on something, and he nearly fell.
"H-He was a lecturer at the Clock Tower! If you killed him, the Mage's Association will never let you go!" Although Waver felt a faint sense of relief at his mentor's death, he shouted out of a mix of fear, terror, and a sliver of concern for someone he had only met twice.
Ryougi Raku heard Waver's words and replied seriously, "As a magus, he should have been prepared for such an outcome. Moreover, since I am participating in the Holy Grail War and he possessed something I needed, isn't it only natural to take it?"
His words were so straightforward and natural that even Saber, who strongly disapproved, was momentarily speechless...
"Hahahaha!" Rider burst into laughter, his broad hand patting his Master's shoulder. This time, Waver fell flat onto the chariot.
"Little Master, you really should learn from this! Lancer's Master, you are absolutely right. If you need something, just take it! What do you think? I quite like you. Why not join my army, and we can conquer the world together?"
Rider was the most satisfied with Ryougi Raku's answer and even extended an invitation to him...
"I'm sorry, Rider, but I have no intention of swearing allegiance to anyone." Ryougi Raku refused without hesitation.
Rider sighed, seeming genuinely regretful about the rejection.
Suddenly, Rider looked up at the sky and laughed wildly. Everyone stared at him in confusion.
"Come out, all of you! There must be others hiding and watching!"
"The sound of Saber and Lancer's clashing swords must have drawn more than just one person!" Rider's voice echoed across the battlefield.
"How pitiful! Heroes gathered in Fuyuki, have you no thoughts after witnessing the valor of Saber and Lancer? You have names worth boasting of, yet you skulk in the shadows!"
With a provocative gaze, Rider scanned the surroundings. "All Servants invited to the Holy Grail War, gather here now! Cowards who dare not show your faces, do not let Iskandar insult you. Show yourselves!"
"…"
"…"
Emiya Kiritsugu looked at Rider and felt the urge to facepalm. "How did that guy conquer the world? Is this how people in ancient times thought?"
Hisau Maiya wholeheartedly agreed.
Tōsaka Tokiomi, who was observing through Assassin, said displeased, "This fellow is a fool, but... this is troublesome..."
…
As soon as Rider finished speaking, a dazzling golden light appeared before everyone.
After the light faded, a figure clad in golden armor stood before them. He had a face worthy of admiration, crimson eyes, and golden hair standing on end. Merely standing atop a streetlamp, he exuded an aura that overlooked the world!
"Two fools who dare not acknowledge my supremacy, claiming to be kings without knowing their place, have appeared overnight!"
Gilgamesh curled his lips in displeasure, speaking with arrogant contempt.
Faced with Gilgamesh's haughty and domineering attitude, Rider was momentarily taken aback, stroking his chin in confusion. "Even if you speak rudely, I, Iskandar, am still the renowned King of Conquerors."
"Hmph! I am the only hero in the world truly worthy of being called a king. All others are nothing but mongrels!"
With that one sentence, he insulted countless people, yet Rider remained calm.
"If you are also a king, why not tell us your name? Unless you fear your own reputation?"
"You dare ask me, the king, for my name, you mongrel?" Gilgamesh let out a haughty laugh, releasing a terrifying murderous intent. "If you stand bathed in my glory yet remain ignorant of my name, then your ignorance is beyond saving!"
As he spoke, the space on either side of him twisted, and weapons emerged from the void. Each one was a treasure!
Those present, and those observing from afar, held their breath at the sight. How could such a vast number of treasures not shock anyone?
Ryougi Raku was deeply displeased. Seeing Gilgamesh flaunt his wealth like a spoiled heir reminded him of his past life. In that life, he could be called a loser, and what he hated most were these kinds of ostentatious, wealthy second generations!
Thus, he sneered, "What a nouveau riche attitude!"
As everyone held their breath, these words were clearly heard by all. They were still immersed in the shock of the countless treasures and did not react immediately.
The first to react was, of course, the one being mocked. Gilgamesh showed no visible anger at Ryougi Raku's taunt. Perhaps he felt a mongrel was not worth his rage?
"Hmph, a mongrel who knows not the meaning of death!" As soon as he finished speaking, two treasures shot out from the void behind him. In his opinion, using two treasures against a human was already a form of praise!
"Master!"
"Watch out!"
The first cry came from Lancer, while the second was Saber's warning!
Seeing the Noble Phantasms shooting toward Ryougi Raku, Emiya Kiritsugu and Tōsaka Tokiomi, hidden in the shadows, were overjoyed! If they could eliminate a Master so easily, it would be perfect! After all, modern magi were powerless against Servants!
Although what the Holy Grail summoned were merely projections of heroic spirits.
Saber and Lancer tried to intervene, but Archer's attack was too sudden, leaving them no time to react. Even Rider was momentarily helpless.
But what happened next left everyone stunned.
Ryougi Raku had been prepared for Gilgamesh's attack. "Hmph, only two Noble Phantasms? You'll pay for underestimating me now!"
The long sword at his waist was swiftly drawn, a chilling murderous aura surging forth. With a light swing, he deflected the two Noble Phantasms aimed at him. Then, pushing off with his feet, he charged straight at Archer!
Though Gilgamesh was powerful, most of his strength lay in his Noble Phantasms. In close combat, he was inferior to most Servants. Moreover, his attention was not on someone he believed was already doomed, so he failed to react in time!
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