"Here, I declare to my King!"
"Is this a battle to save the world?"
To protect Great Nature, to protect this world, against those who wish to destroy this realm, it must be for salvation!
"Is it a battle against someone stronger than oneself?"
Frey's magic essence was far greater than Artoria's, with nearly a 3-fold difference.
"Is it a one-on-one, fair battle?"
Although there was help from Snow Empress at the very beginning,
in the hour-long duel, Artoria, who had given up her scabbard, achieved fairness with Frey.
"Does this battle go against humanity?"
Undoubtedly, a battle to protect one's people and the weak aligns with humanitarianism.
"Is this battle fought in pursuit of truth?"
Artoria did not hide her abilities from Frey, displaying all her skills except for the Star Holy Sword to her opponent.
"Am I fighting against my own kind?"
Originally, the restriction that one should not be an enemy of spirits changed due to the world's alteration.
In the Type-Moon setting, the Star Holy Sword is a world-saving Treasure forged by fairies.
However, the spirits of the Cardinal World are clearly unrelated to the Holy Sword.
Therefore, the Holy Sword's restriction became 'do not be an enemy of one's own kind'.
Here, 'one's own kind' refers to Bai Luo, his subordinates, and those who have been named.
Monsters personally named by Bai Luo are companions who will never betray their master.
The Holy Sword should not be wielded against one's own people.
"Must fight evil!"
"Must fight alongside brave warriors!"
"Must be a battle for honor!"
Looking at Frey's vulgar figure, Artoria unilaterally declared that Frey was simply too evil!
As for warriors, it goes without saying, Snow Empress is the best companion.
As for honor...
As Bai Luo's Guardian Knight, fighting for her liege, is there anything more honorable than that?
"Must not fight for selfish desires!"
"Must not be an enemy of good people!"
Artoria does not hate Frey; they have no grievances.
Good and evil are inherently relative concepts.
There is no absolute evil in the world, nor absolute good.
As long as the purpose of Artoria's sword swing allows her heart to be as clear as a mirror, then what she does is justice!
"Click, click, click, click!!!"
Each time Artoria recited a restraint, a portion of the power on the Holy Sword was released.
"Finally, here!"
Artoria devoutly closed her eyes: "I pray to You, may I cut?"
"Yes!"
Bai Luo's voice came leisurely.
And this simple word became the final piece of the puzzle for Artoria to unleash the Star Holy Sword.
Golden light shot up into the sky, almost dyeing the entire world gold.
That was the manifestation of rules, the blessing of the entire Cardinal World, and also the vast world jointly supported by every monster connected to Bai Luo.
"So beautiful…"
Under such terrifying rule power, Frey's magic power was confined, her body unable to move, and even her thoughts struggled to function.
Unable to move, unable to escape, unable to counterattack, unable to resist...
In the second before losing consciousness, only the light of the Holy Sword, which seemed to swallow the entire world, remained in the Sky Queen's eyes.
"Boom!!!!"
With the collapse of the Inherent Barrier, a golden pillar of light sprouted from the earth like a tender bud, then grew vigorously, and instantly transformed into a Golden Tree that covered the sky.
Thus, on this day, the entire Cardinal World witnessed an incredibly spectacular scene.
The towering Golden Tree pierced the firmament, its branches extending towards the starry sky, and wherever it passed, space shattered and planets trembled.
However, this power did not harm those planets; instead, it gave them new life.
A large amount of vitality poured down like a blessing.
Countless lifeless planets began to develop in a better direction.
Those planets with the potential to give birth to life even boarded a high-speed civilization train, receiving the gift of destiny.
"What a terrifying magic essence fluctuation."
The Demon Lord closest to Tengu Mountain, Carrion, stood on a high mountain, his arms crossed, his face more solemn than ever: "Over there, I think it's Kusha Mountains…"
"Lord Carrion, what in the world is this?"
Two of Carrion's Three Beastketeers, Alvis the Yellow Horned Snake and Sophia the White Tiger Claw, appeared behind the Lion King.
The three of them bathed in the Golden Tree's radiance, feeling the sacred aura that seemed to be connected to the entire Cardinal World.
The Star Holy Sword not only gathers Bai Luo and his monsters to unleash an attack capable of destroying the world.
It is also Violet's dominion over the rules and authority of the Cardinal World.
In the eyes of those unaware, the Star Holy Sword is like a blade of judgment from the Cardinal World.
It is righteous, sacred, and supreme.
Anyone punished by the Star Holy Sword will not only have their physical body destroyed, but their spirit will also be erased.
This is Bai Luo's blade, the strongest blow Artoria can unleash!
"~I don't know."
The Golden Tree's radiance obscured all detection.
Not only could Carrion not see clearly, but among the true Demon Lords, only one knew what was happening here.
"Alvis, send someone to investigate Kusha Mountains and find out what exactly happened there!"
"Understood!"
Without any hesitation, the Snake Woman also felt extremely worried.
Also receiving the order was Sophia the White Tiger Claw; she followed Alvis's footsteps and went with her into Kusha Mountains to look for clues.
Not only the Beast Kingdom, but also the Demon Lord Clayman of the Puppet Nation, which borders it.
As the two Demon Lords closest to Bai Luo's territory, Clayman came to the window the moment the Golden Tree was high in the sky.
However, Clayman's reaction was very strange.
Compared to Carrion, who maintained his kingly composure even in surprise, Clayman looked as if he had lost his soul, swaying precariously.
"Clink!"
The wine glass in his hand fell to the ground, shattering into pieces, and his usual elegance and aristocratic demeanor were completely gone.
At this moment, Clayman was enveloped by some great terror.
All his consciousness was left with only horror and trembling.
If the Lion King and his subordinates felt shock and warmth bathing under the Golden Tree,
then Clayman...
He was like a mouse hiding in the shadows, suddenly seeing dazzling sunlight, suffering immensely.
The Star Holy Sword punishes all who are enemies of Bai Luo.
This is not as simple as it sounds.
Instead, it is judged by the Cardinal World; all those who harbor ill will towards Bai Luo will feel uneasy, as if the Sword of Damocles hangs over their heads, the moment they see the Star Holy Sword.