015: The second step of the plan
In the tranquil Demonic Forest, Saber Artoria faces three Sevants, Dilumudo Odina, Lancer, Iskandar, the conqueror of Rider, and Archer Gilgamesh, who seems to be standing high above the treetops at all times. The situation had deteriorated to the point where it could not be worse, even though she knew that her MAster Emiya Kiritsugu was being attacked by Lancer's Master in the castle of Einzberen at the moment, Artoria was helpless.
Even without doing anything, just guarding these three Heroes was enough to make Artoria so nervous that she didn't have time to focus on anything else. No, it should be said that fortunately, until now, the three Heroic Spirits don't seem to have the intention of taking the lead, and because of this, Artoria has been able to hold on until now, if the three Heroic Spirits shoot at the same time, even if they don't do their best, Artoria can only swing that sword with all their strength to see if there is a moment of vitality, and that's it.
Iskandar, the conqueror king, Dilumudo Odina, and Gilgamesh, although the three Heroic Spirits did not communicate with each other, they naturally surrounded their target Saber Artoria from three directions.
"Yo Saber, I didn't expect to see each other again." On the Thunder Chariot, Iskandar, the King of Conquest, looked at Artoria in full armor, with a rare pity in his eyes: "Is this the end of the so-called king?" β
"Hmph, King of Conquest, are you talking about yourself?" Although the situation had fallen into the most unfavorable situation, Artoria's pride did not allow her to appear weak in front of anyone, and the sword of victory of the oath wrapped in the enchantment of the Wind King pointed directly at Iskandar on the chariot: "Come here if you want to take my head, but before that, you must be prepared to die." King of Conquer! β
Yes, even if the situation is so unfavorable, Saber Artoria is not without the power to fight. Unlike the plot of the original book, Saber's left hand was not scratched by Dilumudo Odina's incurable cursed spear than the yellow rose that was extinguished by Liu Jian's intervention. It is precisely because of this that the Knight King Artoria's strongest treasure. The Sword of Victory of the Oath was not sealed. This strongest anti-city treasure is enough to deal with one or more Heroic Spirits in an instant, but in such a situation, there is only one chance.
"Oh, oh, oh, should I say that I deserve to be a knight king, even in this situation, I still have high fighting spirit." Smiling lightly, Iskandar raised his head and looked at the golden heroic spirit above the treetops: "Hey, the golden pickup over there, how about you want to do it?" β
"Hmph. Provoking me is a capital offense, Iskander. Gilgamesh, the Heroic Spirit of Gold, held his head proudly high, showing complete disdain for Iskandar's question.
"Well, it's a little troublesome." Rubbing his chin, Iskander, the king of conquest, thought quietly.
Indeed, the situation is troublesome!
This is probably the crux of the Holy Grail War.
Although the three-vs one-game battle is an overwhelming disadvantage for Saber, it is precisely because this situation is completely overwhelming for Saber that it can be said to be an absolute victory for the other three Heroic Spirits. Instead, it led to a stalemate in the war. After all, although everyone has become a temporary 'ally' under the call of the Templar Church, this far-fetched 'rule change' of the Templar Church is enough to make all the Sevant and Master feel confused and uneasy. Not to mention even if they are allies at this stage. But then there must be an enemy, and if a strong enemy can be easily eliminated, it is the consensus of any person with a normal mind, and it is natural that everyone who thinks of it will think that others should think the same way.
So the situation changed from three VS to suppress Saber as soon as Artoria was suppressed to Artoria alone to contain the three heroic spirits, because in the current situation, either side that takes the lead may suffer from the attack of the remaining two sides, and it would be great if Saber and another strong opponent could be eliminated here at the same time.
It is precisely because of this idea that there is such a possibility. As a result, neither Iskandar nor Dilumudo Odina were willing to take the lead, which led to a situation in which control of the situation was handed over to someone else.
What's more, Saber is not really just a fish on the chopping board, and once her hidden sword is liberated, no one has seen how terrifying the power of her true name is, so there is no certainty that she will be able to win.
The only exception is probably Gilgamesh.
Unlike Iskandar or Dilumudo or Artoria, Gilgamesh didn't have the idea of fighting for victory in the Holy Grail War in his mind, if anything. That's because in Gilgamesh's mind, if the Holy Grail is a treasure, then nature should be his. For Gilgamesh, the Holy Grail was never something to be captured, but something to be collected or given to someone else when the time came.
And victory...... It doesn't matter what, the so-called Holy Grail War has not been able to get out of the category of farce in the eyes of Gilgamesh after all, for Gilgamesh, it is just a game.
"However, since you bastards don't dare to do anything because of mutual jealousy, then let this king open the prologue of this melee." Gilgamesh smiled proudly, and sixteen glittering Phantasms appeared behind Gilgamesh under the fluctuation of golden arrogance, and the sixteen glittering Phantasms that appeared did not aim at any of Saber, Lancer, or Rider, or it seemed that everyone was within the attack range of these sixteen Phantasms.
Dilumudo immediately put on a defensive posture, even though he knew that those powerful treasures could not be liberated by his real name, and he was targeted by so many treasures, Dilumudo still felt a chill in his heart.
Even if you can't liberate your real name, a Noble Phantasm is a Noble Phantasm, and the danger will not be reduced at all because of Archer's rough use, as long as you are accidentally hit, you will immediately be seriously injured.
βArcherοΌβ
"Gilgamesh. Do you want to rival all three of us at the same time? "With one hand he grasped the reins of the Chariot of Thunder, and with the other he grasped the sword of Seprut. Iskandar's eyes were fixed on the heroic king of Babylon: "Even if it's you, it's too arrogant. β
"Hmph, bastard, daring to say such a thing is a great disrespect to this king." Gilgamesh smiled proudly: "How far your dying struggle can go, let this king appreciate it." β
At the same time, in the Church Church.
Because of the role of the spirit weapon disk. As soon as the Assassin's magical reaction disappeared, Yan Feng Lizheng discovered this situation.
"What, the Assassin's magical reaction is gone, what about Qili!?" Tosaka stood up from his chair excitedly, and said in a gaffe voice that was almost roaring: "How is Qili, Father Lizheng, is Qili safe?" β
"I've tried to contact Qili, but there has been no response so far, I'm afraid it's ......" Yan Feng Lizheng's voice was a little choked, but on the other side of the microphone. The old man had already burst into tears. Yan Fengli didn't know the unique origin of his son, because of his son's excellence, in the eyes of this old man, Qili was like a saint who made his father proud.
And now, the disappearance of Assassin's magical reaction represents the most likely result of his own son, Yan Feng Qili...... He has died in the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City.
"How so? How so? Why is it even a gift...... How did things come to this! The fist slammed on the mahogany desk, and Tosaka Tokitomi's voice trembled uncontrollably, and Tosaka Tokitomi, who had been following the Tosaka family's family motto, could no longer see the elegance that the Tosaka family maintained at all times on his body at this moment.
"Please mourn. Father! I'm sorry, Father! Tosaka Shichen first comforted. Apology again, his heart is completely messed up at the moment.
Yan Feng Qili's death is his own responsibility!
Because of his own speech, Feng Qili was dragged into this Holy Grail War that had nothing to do with him!
"No, it's not Brother Shichen's responsibility!" Yan Fengli shook his head painfully, if he could, he wanted to roar loudly at Tosaka Shichen and let him return the child he was proud of. But Yan Fengli knew that this was impossible. His weathered life had witnessed too much killing and suffering, and when Yan Feng Qili received the Spell and became a participant in the Holy Grail War, Yan Feng Lizheng already had this dangerous expectation in his heart. But what he didn't expect was that this danger and death came so without warning that he couldn't react quickly: "That kid is my pride." But if it is God's will, I should accept and bless it with joy as a servant of God......"
"I'm sorry, Father!" Tosaka didn't know what to say to comfort this beloved friend.
"Who's doing it?"
"Archer met Rider and his Master, Saber, and Lancer at the castle in Einzberen, and the only Heroic Spirits left were ......"
βCasterοΌβ Yan Fengli gritted his teeth and shouted out the name: "Einzberen once conveyed the message that Emiya Kiritsugu did not attack the Maki family, and now it seems that the person who attacked the Maki family is likely to be Caster." β
"Brother Lizheng!"
"Brother Shichen, I am the overseer of the Holy Grail War, even if it is Qili...... I also want to be impartial, which is my responsibility as an overseer of the Church Church. Clenching his fists tightly, his sharp nails embedded in his palms, Yan Fengli was using pain to warn himself not to cry out loud.
"I'll let Archer come back." Tosaka Toshitomi paused and said, "Judging from the current situation, CAster is the most dangerous enemy, and it is necessary to eliminate it in advance. I'm going to get in touch with Einzberen and hopefully form an alliance with them. I believe that Einzberen would not want the Holy Grail to fall into the hands of people outside the Imperial Three Family. β
"Brother Shichen...... Thanks a lot! β
"No, Father, that's what I'm supposed to do."
The Ancient King Gilgamesh arrogantly wanted to fight three, and Iskander, Dilumudo, and Artoria were ready to fight.
Tosaka Tokitomi and Yan Feng Li discussed a plan to let Gilgamesh temporarily retreat, so as to avenge the loss of his beloved disciple and Aiko in the Holy Grail War.
Right now!
The light that suddenly lit up from the darkness of the silent forest, the huge magic power and the brilliance that was no less than the Noble Phantasm released in that moment, aimed directly at Gilgamesh, who was aiming at all the Heroic Spirits present with sixteen Noble Phantasm.
"Where's the rat!"
The sudden appearance of murder sent chills through Gilgamesh's heart, and he did not hesitate to take out a defensive artifact from the king's treasure and block it behind him.
It was a bronze shield covered with seven layers of cowhide, the prototype of a seven-fold ring of the Noble Phantasm. In the Trojan War, an allusion to Greek mythology, Ajax used a bronze shield covered with seven layers of cowhide to block Hector's throwing spear, which conceptually had absolute defense against throwing weapons. It is also the best of all the defensive treasures that Gilgamesh has.
Although the huge power infused by the flying thing was blocked by the shield, the huge power still knocked Gilgamesh away from the high treetops, and it was only then that the other Heroic Spirits saw the body of the flying thing that flew Gilgamesh. It was a two-meter-long axe, and a surging magical imprint enveloped it, making it glow like a treasure.
"It's Caster's weapon!" Lancer exclaimed in shock.
Caster, the Heroic Spirit who has made it clear from the very beginning of the Holy Grail War that he has no interest in the Holy Grail, is also going to participate in this great scuffle?
And as soon as he comes, he will target Gilgamesh!
All the Heroic Spirits thought so.
"Fantasy Collapse!"
At the moment when Gilgamesh blocked the blow infused with Liu Jian's strength, Liu Jian chose to destroy this customary axe without hesitation! The huge magic power hidden in the treasure was released explosively in an instant, and the explosion caused by the surging magic power instantly enveloped Gilgamesh's body into a sea of fire.
Fantasy Honkai ...... A way to use a Noble Phantasm.
Destroy a treasure with a huge amount of magic and detonate the magic in it, giving the opponent a skill that inflicts heavy damage. It's a secret technique that Red A is proud of, but it's not just Red A who can use it, and its skills and principles are quite simple in a sense.
It's just that the destroyed treasures can't be restored.,And all the treasures of Red A are copied.,It's not genuine.,There's no limit to the number.,Even if it's destroyed, you can make it again.,So you can use it without restrictions.γ
And Liu Jian also has no such concerns.
The knight obtained from Lancelot does not die of the unarmed Noble Phantasm, so that all the things he grabs as weapons will be temporarily sublimated into a D-rank Noble Phantasm, and the magic power is poured into this pseudo-Noble Phantasm and detonated, although the power is not as powerful as Red A's Fantasy Honkai, but it is also quite a powerful attack. (To be continued.) )