"Pretty smart..."
Those soldiers already understood the power of Shirou's swords, so every time they saw Shirou wielding his blade to attack, they immediately dispersed like ants touching water. And because his own magical power did not support the simultaneous operation of tens of thousands of swords to use Broken Phantasm, being able to operate thousands of swords was also thanks to the large amount of mana that Saber had just gathered.
Although the soldiers blocked these attacks from Shirou—that was the end of it.
"Saber!"
With Shirou's call, Saber suddenly raised her sword above her head, making the dazzling light the most brilliant presence in the entire battlefield.
"Rider... That..."
Waver's gaze was involuntarily attracted by the golden light, but with it came the fear of the vast amount of magical energy that had been accumulated. Even Rider probably did not have a way to stop an attack of this level.
"I see... Is this King Arthur? Those rays of light are proof that she is loved by her people..." Rider looked far ahead. "Not only Saber, but even the young man next to her; I cannot guess with what kind of purpose he came to the battlefield. I am curious about what kind of wish he will make after he gets the Holy Grail."
Hearing Rider's voice, Waver's expression became a little defeated, because he heard from Rider's words that even for the King of Conquest, there was nothing he could do at this moment. Rider looked down at Waver, who was standing beside him despite his fear.
"Well, there's something I haven't asked you yet."
"...Huh?"
"Waver Velvet, are you willing to serve me as a subordinate?"
Hearing Rider's words, Waver was thrilled in his heart, and his body trembled with excitement. Then, tears burst from his eyes. Although he knew it might never be possible, Waver had been secretly looking forward to this question. There was no need to think about how to answer; it was like a treasure hidden in Waver's heart.
"You are..." Waver, who called his name so solemnly for the first time for the King of Conquest, Iskandar, replied with a puffed-up chest. "You are my King! I swear to serve you, to die for you! Please guide me forward; let me see the same dreams!"
Hearing Waver's oath, the King of Conquest smiled. This smile was the supreme praise and reward for his subordinate.
"Well, okay."
Just as Waver was excited about Rider's agreement, Rider tapped him on the shoulder.
"Then, in order to show the King's ideals and the majesty of the King to future generations, live, Waver! Witness the King's battle, pass on the King's way of being, and pass on the heroic posture of Iskandar!"
On the saddle that seemed so lofty and untouchable, the King of Conquest smiled heartily and resolutely gave the order.
"I am..." Waver's mouth opened slightly, trying to say something, but he swallowed it back. For there was no need to say more at this moment; the King's will was unquestionable, and since he had become a courtier, he could only obey.
Looking at Waver, who bowed his head slightly, Iskandar smiled, then grabbed the reins and rode forward!
"Come, let us march!"
The King of Conquest clamped the belly of the horse and began the final gallop. Iskandar, the King of Conquest, rode forward and continued to march towards the dazzling holy sword held high in the hand of the Knight King.
"That's right, that's it! Give full play to all your strength; only in this way can you be regarded as a King and this as a real war!"
In response to Iskandar's shout, the holy sword trembled slightly, and the golden light seemed to compress its terrifying power, eager to break through the ban.
"Ex————calibur!!"
The holy sword swung down suddenly, the blade swallowed by light, and a terrifying pillar of light suddenly broke through the blockade, rushing towards the thousands of troops! The mighty army of Heroic Spirits was annihilated under this pillar of light!
Looking at the dazzling light that was about to arrive in front of him, the King of Conquest smiled and nodded. "Yes, Saber, I confess that you are a King!"
This time, it didn't work out again, and the unfinished dream ended regrettably. But when you think about it, it was a dream worth gambling a lifetime on. Looking back on the past, the dream of being far away in Asia Minor, in this far east, came back to his heart. Iskandar smiled as he savored the journey. Since the same dream can be repeated twice, there is nothing strange about having it again.
That is to say—it's almost time for the next big dream.
"This expedition... it made my heart flutter for a while..."
Iskandar fearlessly met the all-shattering brilliance and disappeared into the light.
After the conqueror Iskandar was defeated by Saber, the entire space began to shake and fall apart!
Click————
A sound like glass shattering rang out. Cracks appeared in the world reflected in Shirou's eyes, and then it shattered after a few seconds. As Rider's Reality Marble, Ionioi Hetairoi, was now without a caster, it naturally lost its form. And Shirou's magical power was almost exhausted, so Unlimited Blade Works also disappeared with the shattering.
The view returned to the steel bridge, and on the other side of the bridge stood Waver, who was silent with his head bowed. Shirou exhaled and leaned his back against the railing.
"It's finally over..."
This thrilling game ended with Saber's Noble Phantasm defeating Rider. At this moment, Saber, who was holding Excalibur in her hand, had a slightly dull expression on her beautiful face, as if she had not yet recovered from the fact that she had become the victor of the Holy Grail War.
"Saber, we won————"
Before Shirou finished speaking, he felt a fragrant breeze, and a petite body threw itself into his arms, hugging him tightly. Saber's eyes were a little rosy, and tears of joy welled up. Excited, she even picked up Shirou and spun around. At that moment, Shirou even felt like a princess being carried.