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Ozymandias… also known as Ramesses II.
This figure, once known only through history books, was now manifesting before the eyes of everyone watching the light curtain.
Although it was their first meeting, the audience across the infinite dimensions could clearly perceive the kingly aura emanating from Ramesses II.
King Arthur: "Another arrogant king? He's almost identical to that golden sparkly guy."
King of Conquerors: "Hahahaha, he seems like quite a king. I wonder what his path of kingship is!"
King of Heroes: "Hmph… The way he sits upon his throne has some flair, but compared to this king, he is still leagues behind!"
Upon the appearance of another king, the three kings from the first viewing instantly sat up straight.
Saber first let out a deep sigh. Judging from his aura, the kingship of Ramesses II would inevitably be far different from her own, perhaps even its complete opposite. Compared to her, the King of Heroes and the King of Conquerors would probably have more to discuss with him.
And just as Saber had anticipated, the King of Conquerors and the King of Heroes were staring at the light curtain with great expectation. Although friendship between kings was impossible, a heroic camaraderie could certainly exist.
Ramesses II: "My first appearance, is it? Excellent, We are quite satisfied. It is a pity that Our upper body is completely shrouded in shadow, otherwise We would have allowed you all to bask in the glory of the Sun King!"
In the Type-Moon world, Ramesses II was very pleased with his debut, but he couldn't understand why his face wasn't shown. He himself had no hobby of hiding his upper body in the shadows…
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Fallen Black Cat: "The pharaoh from Egyptian legends… So powerful, so terrifying!"
Detective Conan: "The fame and achievements of Ramesses II are truly rare in history. His strength will undoubtedly be great. I just don't know how he compares to the King of Heroes and King Arthur. After all… those two are monstrously powerful."
Eriri Sawamura: "So what about the King of Conquerors? I'd say his reputation is quite impressive too."
You All Should Just Explode: "There's nothing to be done about that. While the King of Conquerors has great charisma and isn't weak, the ones he's compared to are all bugs. In the first viewing, he faced the King of Heroes, and Ea merely manifested, completely destroying his Ionioi Hetairoi."
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[On the light curtain, the sense of pressure intensified.]
[Ozymandias's kingly aura instantly enveloped the entire scene.]
[It wasn't just Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash; even Guinaifen and Da Vinci couldn't help but take a deep breath.]
[The oppressive feeling brought by this renowned pharaoh from history was absolutely incomparable to the embarrassing pharaoh, Nitocris, from before.]
[His kingly presence was in no way inferior to the three kings from the first viewing.]
[If he had also appeared in the Fourth Holy Grail War of the first viewing… that conflict would have likely escalated into a battle of gods.]
[Putting everything else aside, his cluster of pyramid Noble Phantasms alone would probably cover every building in Fuyuki City.]
[With the appearance of Ozymandias, the group, who had been instructed on what to do upon their arrival, immediately bowed to the pharaoh on the throne.]
["It is a great honor to meet you, Your Majesty Ozymandias!"]
[Their voices were perfectly synchronized, their pre-prepared attitude abundantly clear.]
[After the greetings were complete, the golden eyes of Ramesses II on the throne looked down upon them. He slowly opened his mouth, and a voice incredibly familiar to the audience outside the light curtain echoed out.]
[It possessed a unique magnetism that was intoxicating, yet carried a hint of dangerous sweetness.]
[DIO… Isn't that DIO's voice?!]
[In an instant, that was the thought that flashed through the minds of the audience outside the light curtain.]
[It couldn't be helped. DIO's voice was just too recognizable, the kind that could make a crying child stop in an instant. He was the final antagonist of the second viewing, a born villain.]
["Travelers of Chaldea, the Last Master of Humanity?"]
["Oh? And a Knight of the Holy City?"]
[Staring at the group, Ozymandias narrowed his eyes, his gaze deep and mysterious. "And there is even one among you whom We cannot see through…"]
[His words stunned Ritsuka Fujimaru and the others. They glanced at each other, and then their gazes fell in unison upon Guinaifen.]
[After all, there were five people here. "Travelers of Chaldea" and "Last Master of Humanity" directly covered Da Vinci, Ritsuka Fujimaru, and Mash.]
[The "Knight of the Holy City" definitely referred to "Lucius," as his armor was identical to Mash's… it was almost too obvious.]
[That meant the only person Ozymandias could refer to as "one he cannot see through" was Guinaifen.]
[The audience outside the light curtain was also jolted by Ozymandias's words.]
[Because her Spirit Origin was that of a Lancer, no one had yet discovered Guinaifen's true origins, not even the all-powerful Da Vinci.]
[But Ozymandias had seen through Guinaifen's strangeness at a single glance. From this, one could see how sharp his perception was, a truly astonishing fact.]
[At that moment, Guinaifen, now the center of attention, cried out "Not good!" in her heart as a chill ran down her spine.]
[On one hand, she hadn't expected the Last Master of Humanity her phone had told her to find to be right beside her.]
[On the other hand… it was, of course, the gaze of Ramesses II.]
[That kingly, domineering aura was fixed squarely upon her, causing her to break out in a cold sweat. She hadn't even met an emperor on the Xianzhou, and General Jing Yuan was a man who loved his people as if they were his own children. When had she ever experienced such an intimidating presence?]
["Um… I think I can explain…"] Guinaifen said cautiously, afraid that one wrong move would get her killed by him on the spot.]
[A king, a majesty… this place was far too feudal, wasn't it?]
[Then, Ramesses II looked deeply at Guinaifen once more before speaking again. "Well, pay it no mind. Just consider it a slip of Our tongue."
[His words made Ritsuka Fujimaru and the others even more curious. Who exactly was Guinaifen? And… Ramesses II didn't even press for an answer? This didn't seem to fit the pharaoh's personality. At that moment, even Nitocris shot a confused glance back at Ramesses II.]
[Then, they heard Ramesses II declare, "As you know, Our name is Ozymandias, also known as Ramesses II. We are God, and We are the Sun. We are the pharaoh who rules over the land."]
["Whether in the past, present, or future, this fact will never change!"]
["Though We have descended here in the Rider class, We have grown weary of being called Rider."
["Therefore, you should understand how to address Us."
[Hearing this, Ritsuka Fujimaru immediately nodded in understanding.]
[Call him King? No problem.]
[She didn't share the arrogance and prejudice that typical magi held towards Servants. Naturally, she would address him in a way he preferred.]
[After receiving their acknowledgment, Ramesses II continued to rest his head on his right hand. He thought for a moment before continuing.]
["Hmph. We are currently quite weary. As weary as an old man who has just been pulled back from the abyss of death. Therefore, We shall be brief. You will listen carefully to Our divine words and engrave them into your hearts."]
[Ramesses II maintained his posture, his words tinged with a weariness, as if something had just happened.]
[However, the Chaldeans and Guinaifen, who were bowing their heads, didn't notice this. They all perked up their ears to carefully listen to what Ramesses II would say next.]
[After all, this would determine whether they could get enough food and water here.]
[Ramesses II spoke slowly, "You are envoys from Chaldea, the ones who have restored five Singularities. We are fully aware of the matter of your arrival in this Sixth Wedge, this sacred land of sand. For the Holy Grail you seek, as you can see, is already in Our hands."]
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The Holy Grail… was already in the hands of Ramesses II?
Across the infinite dimensions, countless viewers stared, their minds reeling.
Although the Fourth Holy Grail War from the fourth viewing was completely different from the first, since it was a Holy Grail War, the Holy Grail must have been the starting point.
And now, this Holy Grail had actually fallen into the hands of Ramesses II!
The meaning behind this was obvious. The current Ramesses II… was already the victor of this Holy Grail War.
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[Light Curtain Barrage]
King of Heroes: "What is this nonsense? The Holy Grail? Hmph… Doesn't this King possess countless of these things? The Gate of Babylon lacks for nothing!"
Detective Conan: "Though his words are arrogant, the Gate of Babylon does indeed contain a Holy Grail. It was shown during the first viewing. Could it be that… Ramesses II obtained his for the same reason?"
Utaha Kasumigaoka: "The Holy Grail, an omnipotent wish-granting machine… It feels cheaper and cheaper by the second. And wasn't this Grail supposed to contain All the World's Evil? Don't tell me this one has been corrupted too."
Ramesses II: "All the World's Evil? Hahahaha! What is All the World's Evil? Beneath the light of Our sun, all things in the world have nowhere to hide! Since We hold the Holy Grail, that proves it is without flaw!"
Dr. Romani: "I can't believe the Holy Grail of the Sixth Singularity is already in the hands of Ramesses II… But doesn't that mean he and the King of Mages…"
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[On the light curtain, seeing the Holy Grail in Ramesses II's left hand, Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash fell into a state of shock.]
["The Holy Grail… How could it be? Don't tell me it was the King of Mages…"]
["Who would collude with a fellow like the King of Mages! This is something We seized from those Crusaders when We descended upon this land…!"]
[Before Ritsuka Fujimaru could finish her sentence, Ramesses II retorted.]
[But perhaps because his movements were too exaggerated, Ramesses II accidentally let something slip, and his voice came to an abrupt halt!]
["Fou!?" Fou, perched on Mash's shoulder, cried out. Clearly, it had noticed something.]
[Ozymandias, however, continued on as if nothing had happened. "We confiscated it from those Crusaders, as a prize befitting a true king such as Ourselves."
["I mean… King Ozymandias, this is indeed surprising, but that…!"]
[Mash stammered, seemingly unable to believe her eyes. Beside her, Da Vinci also looked thoughtfully at Ozymandias on his throne.]
["His head fell off. Is this some new kind of street art? Could this Pharaoh be a fellow performer? Does he know this trick too?"] Guinaifen complained internally. She didn't dare say anything out loud now. This was his territory; even the slightest carelessness could get her noticed, and she feared being charged with some trumped-up crime, getting executed, and never seeing Sushang again.]
[Ozymandias, however, nonchalantly adjusted his head and spoke calmly, "How could that be possible? You must be seeing things due to the fatigue of your journey. Hmph, though this is disrespectful, We shall forgive you this once."
["Our head is perfectly fine. And then, because We obtained the Holy Grail, We… Oof."
[It tilted… very obviously.]
[Perhaps because he was nervous, his movements were too large, causing his head to shift again.]
[This time, everyone present saw it clearly.]
[But since this was the domain of Ramesses II, they were too embarrassed to point it out. After all, he was trying very hard to hold his head in place.]
["..."]
["..."]
[In an instant, the scene plunged into an awkward atmosphere. Everyone was on pins and needles. Only Nitocris stood solemnly at the foot of the steps, staring at the people from Chaldea.]
[Though their statuses were the same, out of respect, she truly served Ramesses II as her king.]
[Therefore, in Nitocris's eyes, the travelers could be excused, but for her to stare at the king… that would be a grave disrespect.]
["Nitocris!"]
[Just as the atmosphere was growing even more awkward, Ramesses II suddenly spoke.]
["Present!"]
[Nitocris held her staff and bowed respectfully to Ramesses II.]
["That girl from just now has greatly pleased Us!"]
["What?"] Because the topic had jumped so drastically, Nitocris was a bit confused as to what Ramesses II was talking about.]
[Ramesses II simply pointed to the woman beside Ritsuka Fujimaru, which was… the perpetually timid and cautious Guinaifen.]
["This girl has pleased Us. We will take her as a concubine sooner or later. Remember to reserve a spot for her."
["Ah? Oh."
[Nitocris's face was a mask of confusion. Not knowing what was happening, she could only nod in agreement.]
[Strange. Weren't they just discussing the Holy Grail? Why the sudden talk of taking a concubine?]
[Could the Pharaoh be… thinking about women now?]
[At the same time, the five people below the steps had their attention successfully diverted by Ramesses II. They wore the same expression as Nitocris and spoke in unison.]
["Huh?"]]
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