Countless people present looked at the scene in front of them with shocked eyes.

The seemingly fragile and slender petals seemed to be indestructible, holding the spear firmly against the outside.

"Hmph, in that case, let's see, who can have the last laugh!"

Ku Chulin landed on both feet, and couldn't help but clench his fists as he watched the stalemate in the air.

Then, with a push of his palms forward, he poured a stream of crimson mana into the spear.

Thundered!

The body of the spear absorbed the magic power, and the whole thing seemed to grow in a circle.

The sharp tip of the spear condenses the power of the strongest forward impulse.

Click, click-

In the face of the vain enhancement of the magic of the spear, the petals seemed to be unable to resist, and tiny cracks began to appear on the surface.

The crack grew rapidly, and within a moment it spread across the entire petals.

Bang knock!

Finally, the first petals cracked on the spot, making a crisp sound like the glass was completely shattered!

The second petal takes the place of the former, continuing to fend off the remnants of the spear.

Bang knock! Bang knock! Bang Knock......

The petals in the back did not support for long, and they withered quickly one after another.

"Come back, Lancelot!"

I hurriedly shouted at Lancelot on the ground.

"Oooh——!"

Lancelot, who was stunned in place, heard my shout and reacted suddenly.

He got up with his hands on the ground, and without bothering to pick up his sword, he ran quickly towards our formation.

Bang knock! Bang knock! Bang knock!

The petals shattered one by one, and completely collapsed just as Lancelot rushed back to the army.

Scold!

Breaking through the petals' defenses, the spear plunged into the hard ground for half a foot!

"Hmph, count you guys lucky and pick up a life."

Ku Chulin said coldly, and walked over and pulled his gun from the ground.

At the same time, he picked up Lancelot's Crashing Sword from the side and carried it with his other free arm.

"Give me back, my sword!"

Lancelot couldn't help but shout.

"Don't even think about it, it's my trophy." Ku Chulin raised an eyebrow at him, "The defeated generals are not qualified to make demands. You can keep your life, but I'll take your weapon on the condition. Unless you or your companions can defeat me in the future! ”

“——！ Wait, I'm alive and I haven't lost yet! Lancelot was reluctant to get out of the ranks.

"Forget it, if it weren't for the power just now to protect you, you wouldn't even have your life by now." Ku Chulin interrupted him unceremoniously, "A loss is a loss, and a guy who doesn't even dare to admit the facts, still dares to call himself a knight?" ”

"I ......" Lancelot gritted his teeth, but there was nothing to say.

"Then that's the end of today's battle, I'm tired and I'm going back to rest." Ku Chulin turned around and left, a clear voice coming from behind, "I hope you can send more powerful warriors tomorrow, and don't be so disappointed as today." ”

After saying that, he jumped onto the city wall, and disappeared in an instant.

“……”

Lancelot lowered his head and was speechless for a long time.

Beddie and Kay stepped forward, arms gently resting on his shoulders.

Neither said anything, because any words of comfort at this moment were meaningless.

"Let's go back first, Lancelot, you have done your best in this battle, and no one blames you."

In the middle of the night, Bedwell patted him on the back and said softly.

"I don't have the face to see my king, to see Lord Emiya, to see everyone who has trusted me......" Lancelot closed his eyes in pain, "even my sword has been taken away by the other party. I've lost all my dignity......"

"That's not right, Lancelot, no matter what happens, we're still my king's knights, aren't we?" Kay shrugged and said, "At least we still have loyalty to our king in our hearts, which is the most precious thing and the last pride." ”

"Thank you...... Kaiqing, Bediwell Qingqing......"

Lancelot smiled bitterly.

Then, with a reluctant step, he walked with his two companions.

"My king, Lord Weigong, subordinates ......"

Lancelot saw us and bowed his head very guiltily.

"Don't say anything, my friend, you've done a great job, there's nothing to be ashamed of." The girl shook her head again and again, "If it were me, it should be the same result." If you go any further, you'll be blaming me and Shirou for sending you to fight. ”

"How dare you! My king, my subordinates have no such intentions! ”

Lancelot was startled and quickly got down on one knee.

"So, get up quickly, Lancelot." I stepped forward and pulled him up, "It doesn't matter if we fail for a while, we just need to work together to regain victory in the future." ”

“…… I understand. Lancelot took a deep breath and nodded.

Although he still seems to be a little implicated in the shadow of defeat, at least he has regained his former momentum.

The encouragement of fellow soldiers, and unreserved trust, are the most valuable supplies on the battlefield.

"Lord Emiya, my subordinates must thank you for saving your life." Lancelot then said to me, "If it weren't for your timely intervention, my subordinates would have died on the spot."

"Huh? This ......"

I was about to say something, but out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of Ios shaking his head at me.

“…… It's nothing, it's just a gesture. ”

Eventually, I shook my head and said.

——

Delivering Lancelot to the crowd to be appeased, I quietly pulled Ios aside.

"Ios, do you know something?"

I asked him.

Almost everyone took it for granted that I had unleashed the defensive shield, and only Ios had noticed the difference.

"It's not all, but some of the important parts are clear." Ios nodded, "The 'Sevenfold Ring of Blazing Heaven' just now, if I'm not mistaken, should be based on the Greek mythology, the bronze shield used by the hero Ajax in the Trojan War to block Hector's spear. Each of the seven layers of defense has a supreme defense like an ancient city wall! ”

"I see, it's a great thing......"

I was also amazed when I heard this.

"Not only that, but the most important thing is the defense you just cast, which is at the level of a Heroic Spirit." Ios stared at me and continued, "That's why Cúchulainn completely unleashed his hidden magic and threw a full-level Piercing Deathbolt. Because, the power of the Heroic Spirit can only be countered by the Throne of the Heroic Spirit. ”

"I'll just say it, Shirou, it wasn't you who used that trick just now. It's just that some Heroic Spirit used your body as a medium to release that shield. Ios shrugged, "Have you been related to the Heroic Spirits of the Greek background lately?" If you think about it, it shouldn't be an ordinary Heroic Spirit. ”