"Heaven and Earth Are Sundered, Star of Creation."
Driven by the Female Gil's wrath, the weapon representing the world's ultimate power unleashed its maximum magical energy.
Facing this threatening strike, the Golden Gil didn't speak, only showing a grave expression before drawing his own Ea.
"Heaven and Earth Are Sundered, Star of Creation."
Oldest King vs. Oldest King, Golden Gil vs. Female Gil. Within Snowfield City, the collision of miracles was fully displayed.
Witnessing the two strongest forces about to clash, all the Servants in Snowfield City were drawn to the spectacle.
"Rider, slow down aaaahhh..."
Hoisted onto the Gordius Wheel by Iskandar, experiencing the heart-pounding thrill of soaring through the sky, Waver seriously questioned what sin he had committed to summon such a king.
"Lancer, be careful. Retreat immediately if the first strike fails."
Also arriving near the docks first, Kayneth instructed Diarmuid.
Then, he looked at his fiancée, "Sola, you too, be careful."
"I can manage my own safety, Kayneth. You just watch yourself."
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, the direct heir of the magus family Sophia-Ri.
Having been treated as a pawn for a political marriage due to not inheriting the Magic Crest, she should logically hold a grudge against her family, but Sola did not think that way.
'Power is everything. Losers have no meaning.'
Her wine-red hair burned like fire, yet her overall aura was that of an unapproachable ice beauty.
Exuding elegance and nobility, the queen-like girl understood from a young age that strength was the only truth.
She never felt that being engaged to Kayneth was an insult. On the contrary, marrying a man with such exceptional, absolute talent was her fortune, something many noble girls envied.
But in Sola's view, she simply couldn't bring herself to like Kayneth, at least not to the extent of abandoning everything for love.
Unwilling to make physical contact with Kayneth, not even the simplest touch, Sola came to Snowfield City under the pretext of assisting him, to observe the Holy Grail War.
But...
'Boring, boring, boring, boring.'
'Weak, weak, weak, weak.'
She had expected the legendary heroes, incarnations of myth, to be incredibly powerful. But upon seeing Diarmuid, Sola realized it wasn't that Kayneth lacked charm, nor that Diarmuid, the 'Knight of Fianna', was unworthy of his heroic title. Ultimately, her standards were just too high.
'Is there none? Is there no man who can make me tremble all over, make me utterly captivated?'
Holding this thought, Sola watched the two Kings' battle from afar. The gorgeous spectacle of countless Noble Phantasms brought her a sliver of joy, a pure appreciation for beautiful things.
She wanted it. She wanted something even more dazzling, more captivating than this radiance.
"Saber, be careful in this battle. Retreat immediately if there's any problem."
"I understand, Kiritsugu."
His interaction with the 'Saber' Artoria was not pleasant, mainly because Kiritsugu couldn't stand Saber's meticulous personality.
Completely unable to understand why the legendary King Arthur was a young girl, Kiritsugu, with many grievances, ultimately had to compromise and cooperate with Saber, as their goal was both victory in the Holy Grail War.
Sighing, Kiritsugu had an absolute obsession with the Holy Grail War. His original plan was for Saber to engage in battle, luring out the enemy Masters, while he himself performed decapitation strikes from a distance using a sniper rifle.
Yes, combining modern weapons with magecraft, having no sense of boundaries, was the main reason Kiritsugu was called the Magus Killer.
It was precisely this unconventional approach that made traditional magi view him as a disgrace.
Like Kayneth.
However, Tokiomi, who also engaged in business ventures, considered Kiritsugu a talent.
In the original work, they even considered an alliance, unfortunately, Tokiomi was betrayed early by Gilgamesh and Kirei, causing the plot to spiral.
Arriving near the docks alongside Saber, four True Servants had gathered at this moment.
Meanwhile, as the two oldest Kings amplified their magical energy, the treasures representing Ea unleashed their mightiest power.
"It seems... I might not be able to hold it back."
Having been setting up a bounded field to prevent the Female Gil and Golden Gil's battle from affecting the surroundings, Enkidu's barrier was quite good, after all, everyone knew the Chain of Heaven's restraints.
But the moment Ea appeared, Enkidu knew she couldn't hold it back.
The majesty of the primordial creation was not something a pitiful, weak, and helpless girl like her could handle.
Frowning, just as Enkidu worried the two in the sky might obliterate all of Snowfield City, she seemed to sense a familiar presence. It was the person she yearned for.
"So..."
Watching the destructive force of the two Ea's about to collide, Enkidu blinked and shouted, "Hubby, save me!"
"You silly girl, I'm right behind you."
Just after Enkidu cried for help, the familiar figure appeared before her.
Looking up at the Female Gil and Golden Gil preparing their ultimate moves, Ryuya had at least ten methods to prevent their battle from destroying Snowfield City.
For example, using the Clow Card - The Time.
Transforming into the White Dragon of Britain and swatting it down with a claw.
Utilizing the sturdiness of his sword to clash with Ea.
The Beast of the Apocalypse's Devourer of Heaven and Earth.
The Sun God's Reality Marble, and so on.
Basically, plenty of options.
However, as a King, intervening in a battle between two other Kings was, no matter what, a very impolite act.
Even animals in the animal kingdom know that when two are fighting one-on-one, a third party, regardless of relationship or stance, should watch as a spectator.
It's an unspoken rule.
That's why Diarmuid in the original work was frustrated when Kayneth ordered him and the berserker Lancelot to gang up on Saber.
Iskandar also proactively intervened, stating that if they were to fight, it should be a fair 2v2, otherwise, they should continue their 1v1, and he would fight the victor.
Gilgamesh also always preferred 1vN without assistance.
This has nothing to do with any other considerations… it's just the basic conduct and persistence of warriors and heroes.
Sensing that the Female Gil was actually enjoying the fight, Ryuya had no intention of spoiling his wife's fun.
Gently taking out Rashomon, he only needed to block the aftermath of their clash. So, Ryuya said softly, "Go."
Boom!
Like a gate at the zenith of the heavens, akin to a passage to another world, Rashomon, following its truly acknowledged master, although only rank (S) itself, could display miracles rivaling the world in Ryuya's hands.
Instantly encompassing the entire area around Snowfield City's docks into the other side of its gate, as the two Ea forces collided, the world-obliterating power finally found its result.
It was...
"Tch."
Sighing internally that indeed a parallel version of himself was still himself, even Ea was useless, the Golden Gil found it truly annoying.
As the dust settled, ready to trade more barbs with the Female Gil and continue the fight, he discovered the female version of himself had already left.
"???"
Not understanding the situation, he followed the Female Gil's magical energy and saw a certain King of Heroes acting coquettishly, hiding in a man's embrace, putting on a tearful, wronged act.
It was truly...
"What the hell are you doing, you bastard!"
Witnessing the Female Gil engaging in such behavior that sullied the dignity of a King, the shouting Golden Gil completely lost his kingly composure.
At this moment, he was truly... having a major meltdown!