With a single swift step, he closed the distance instantly. Raising the blade he called the "Yamato Sword," Ryougi Raku brought it down in a slash!
"Rock-Cleaving Sword!"
A simple, yet inexplicably powerful strike landed squarely on Gilgamesh. If the King of Heroes hadn't instinctively dodged at the critical moment, the blow would have split his skull in two... Had the King of Heroes been slain by a Master in a single strike right after his grand appearance, it would have been the greatest joke of all time...
Although he avoided being decapitated, Gilgamesh did not completely evade the slash. Fortunately, while his armor looked ostentatious, it was still a genuine treasure. Though Ryougi Raku's sword cracked the armor, the remaining force wasn't enough to kill him, but a bloody gash was left on Gilgamesh's right chest.
While still in mid-air, Ryougi Raku followed up with a kick from his left foot, striking Gilgamesh's majestic face. Carried by the momentum, the King of Heroes was sent flying off the streetlamp, tumbling through the air until he crashed into a storage container with a loud clang. The impact was so forceful that one wondered if his head had been damaged.
With a flip, Ryougi Raku landed back in his original position. Lancer rushed over in time to shield his Master. It was a dereliction of duty that he hadn't been able to intervene sooner!
The Heroic Spirit who had been so arrogant just moments ago was now slashed and kicked in the face, looking like a complete clown.
The entire scene fell into dead silence.
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"Hahaha! Is that Tōsaka Tokiomi's Servant...?" Matou Kariya, hiding in the shadows, laughed heartily. Seeing Tōsaka Tokiomi's Servant humiliated brought him indescribable joy!
Tōsaka Tokiomi, who had been observing the battlefield from afar, was stunned into stupor for a moment. But as an excellent magus, he quickly regained his composure.
"This is bad! The King of Heroes will be furious now. This isn't the time to reveal myself..." Tōsaka Tokiomi pondered silently, considering how to handle the situation...
Kotomine Kirei stood silently beside him, not uttering a word. The only person on his mind was Emiya Kiritsugu...
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Everyone watched the sudden turn of events in astonishment.
Waver's jaw dropped in shock, and he accidentally bit his tongue. "Ouch, that hurts... Is that guy really a Master? He can't be a Servant in disguise, can he?!" He covered his mouth, his muffled voice echoing the thoughts of most present.
The King of Heroes had made such a grand entrance, his vast array of Noble Phantasms proving his power, yet now he was in such a sorry state. Was it all just a bluff? Was the King of Heroes merely a facade?
"Maiya! List Lancer's Master as a key observation target. He's... too dangerous!" Emiya Kiritsugu gritted his teeth. Eliminating the enemy Master was part of his strategy, but he had expected a tough fight—not a Master who defied all norms!
"...Ah, yes!" Hisau Maiya was still in shock, her reaction slightly delayed...
Of course, only Ryougi Raku knew that everything that had just happened was due to the King of Heroes' carelessness and underestimation. Had Gilgamesh been prepared and unleashed a sky full of treasures, it would have been extremely difficult for Ryougi Raku to get close so easily!
"Ohhh!! What an impressive fellow! I'm even more eager to have him join my army now..." Rider exclaimed in admiration, praising both Ryougi Raku's skills and his mindset.
"You bastard!!" The King of Heroes, who had been stuck headfirst in the storage container, finally stood up. His face was twisted with fury, his crimson pupils burning with the desire to devour someone. "You dare?!" He looked down at his damaged armor and the blood staining it. Even without a mirror, he could feel the swelling on the right side of his face. His meticulously styled hair was now completely disheveled!
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!!" The space behind him trembled violently, ripples spreading out as countless weapons emerged—swords, spears, halberds, hammers, and clubs. These were clearly far superior to the previous treasures, and their numbers had multiplied. One could only imagine the King of Heroes' rage at this moment!
"You've done well, mongrel. You've managed to anger me! Even if you kneel and beg for mercy now, I will not pardon your grave sin!!" For someone as proud as him, his earlier performance was a humiliation. He had lost face in front of so many people. He would make sure the price was paid in full!
Facing the countless treasures, both Ryougi Raku and Lancer grew solemn.
"...Saber." Irisviel called out softly. Saber glanced at her and nodded, moving closer to Ryougi Raku's position. As a knight, she wouldn't gang up on an enemy, but Archer's earlier remarks had insulted countless people. His constant use of "mongrel" had also heightened Saber's disdain for him. Although Ryougi Raku was her enemy, his actions aligned with her chivalric ideals. Moreover, her duel with Lancer was still unresolved. Even if she wouldn't join forces with others, she would help block these Noble Phantasms...
However, today was truly an unlucky day for the King of Heroes. Just as he was about to unleash his Noble Phantasms, a surge of magical energy appeared not far from him. To everyone's astonishment, a figure emerged from the magical vortex. Without a word, it grabbed a steel rod that had been scattered during the earlier battle. As magical energy flowed into it, the ordinary steel rod transformed into something resembling a Noble Phantasm. With a terrifying roar, the rod was swung at the King of Heroes. Poor Gilgamesh had his attention entirely focused on the people present.
Moreover, with all his Noble Phantasms unsheathed, they could only be fired in one direction—a significant drawback. All his weapons were aimed at Ryougi Raku. Berserker's appearance was too sudden, right beside him, and far too close... With so many coincidences, he was sent flying once again...
This time, even Ryougi Raku was dumbfounded. He stared blankly at the King of Heroes and muttered, "...Just how low is his Luck stat?"
After the attack, Berserker did not press further. He simply stood there, allowing everyone to see his full appearance.
His figure was pitch black, like a shadow—tall and clad in black armor, resembling the deepest darkness. A full-face helmet covered his features, with only narrow slits for eyes. A pair of fiery eyes glowed within, like an evil spirit freshly emerged from hell, surrounded by an ominous aura!
While Saber, Rider, and Archer all possessed noble temperaments, Berserker was like a vengeful ghost!
"...King of Conquerors, did you invite him too?" Although Berserker had attacked Archer upon appearing, reducing the pressure on Lancer, no one was pleased with Berserker's demeanor...
Rider frowned. "An invitation? There was no room for negotiation from the start!"
The magical energy around Berserker swirled like the roar of an evil spirit. Endless curses enveloped him, making it clear to everyone that despite his foulness, his strength was undeniable!
"You lowly mongrel! How dare you lay your filthy eyes on me and touch me with your dirty hands!" This time, the King of Heroes' expression was no longer ferocious but eerily calm. However, the calmer he seemed, the more pressure he exuded!
If Ryougi Raku's attack was considered disrespectful, then this black Servant was the very definition of "defilement"!
"I will cut you to pieces!" Countless treasures were finally unleashed, swooping down with murderous intent. The whoosh of tearing air echoed—the sound of the treasures cutting through the atmosphere, as if even the air itself was afraid!
Most of the attacks targeted Berserker, with a smaller portion aimed at Ryougi Raku. Yet, he had to face two enemies alone!
The road surface was torn apart, the ground cracked with every impact. Each strike was like a bomb exploding nearby. The destruction was less like a battle and more like a war!
Yet, despite the grand spectacle, the actual damage was relatively contained...
All the treasures aimed at Ryougi Raku were blocked by Lancer's spear. Occasionally, Ryougi Raku would casually deflect any that slipped through with his sword.
It was only then that everyone noticed the sword in Ryougi Raku's hand. The terrifying murderous aura it emitted made people tremble. Its patterns were strange, yet within the killing intent lay a holy determination, as if it held no regrets for the path ahead...
"This sword can be considered a Noble Phantasm, can't it? And a fairly high-ranking one at that..." Everyone who saw it sighed in realization. Indeed, the two swords in Ryougi Raku's hands were Noble Phantasms to others, but to him, they were simply the most practical tools...
The Noble Phantasms aimed at Berserker were the main event. Amid the rain of weapons, he caught the first one and, astonishingly, used Archer's own Noble Phantasm to knock down the others one by one!
Despite his large frame, he moved with agility in the confined space. Though his mind was lost, his martial prowess remained exceptional! With supreme skill, he rendered Archer's Noble Phantasm barrage ineffective!
Ryougi Raku watched Berserker with shining eyes. The pinnacle of martial arts—this unity of mind, skill, and body—was exactly what he needed most!
"Even in madness, he remains a great warrior!" Rider's words resonated with everyone. Though the curses surrounding him were repulsive, his extraordinary valor demanded respect!
Watching his treasures being seized and wielded by the enemy didn't bother Archer, but, "—Mongrel! How dare you defile my collection with your filthy hands! Die!"
The space flickered once more, and another wave of Noble Phantasms emerged—none of them duplicates of the previous ones!
Recalling Ryougi Raku's earlier comment about Archer being a "nouveau riche," everyone now agreed... It was an extravagance to casually fire off treasures as disposable items!
"Damnable thief! Let's see how much more you can endure!" The Noble Phantasms shot toward Berserker with the force to tear the sky apart, but this time, they ignored Ryougi Raku...
"What a great tank!" Ryougi Raku was grateful to Berserker. As for Archer's fighting style, he had no interest in engaging him. Using Noble Phantasms to whittle down his health from a distance—this guy was truly disgusting!
Like a carpet bombing by fighter jets, the entire area was practically plowed under. The road maintenance crew in Fuyuki City would have their work cut out for them tomorrow...
But the result was still astonishing. Berserker once again caught the incoming Noble Phantasms, using them to knock down the others. He even selectively grabbed the higher-ranking Noble Phantasms during the barrage, ensuring the one in his hand was always the strongest among the rain of weapons...
"What a wasteful fellow..." Rider shook his head as he watched Archer's profligacy.
After this wave of Noble Phantasms, Berserker casually picked up the scattered treasures on the ground and hurled them back at Archer. This time, however, the King of Heroes easily dodged them...
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"Gilgamesh is getting serious! He's going to use his true Noble Phantasm!" Kotomine Kirei's voice echoed beside Tōsaka Tokiomi. Tōsaka Tokiomi held his head, feeling helpless. He truly had no idea how to deal with a Servant like Gilgamesh...
But no matter what, now was not the time to reveal their hand!
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