Which King Is Lancer? / Questions and Answers About the Holy Grail

'Call out--'

Immediately, Arthur threw the wine spoon at Gilgamesh.

"What a shame you chose such a shabby place for your banquet!" Gilgamesh caught the wine spoon, his red eyes gleaming with arrogance as he looked at the King of Conquerors, and said disdainfully, "Fine, that's all the taste you have!"

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After saying that, Gilgamesh took a ladle and ladled out a spoonful of red wine.

But after he finished drinking it, he revealed an undisguised look of disgust. "What kind of inferior wine is this? Only you pseudo-kings could swallow it."

"Really? I bought this from the market, and it seems pretty good," the King of Conquerors said, scratching his head.

"That's because you don't understand wine at all, you bastard!" Gilgamesh didn't miss an opportunity to insult everyone present with every word, but apart from Saber, whose impression of him was getting worse and worse, Arthur and the King of Conquerors were completely Immunity.

"So, if that's the case, do you have a better wine?" the King of Conquerors asked, his eyes even gleaming.

"Hmph, let you bastards see what true kingly beauty is!" Gilgamesh said arrogantly, and several light gates leading to the treasure vault appeared.

Upon seeing these halos, both Waver and Irisviel were instinctively startled.

After all, the scene of countless Noble Phantasm last night left a very deep impression.

However, this time what emerged from the aperture was a magnificent and dazzling set of wine vessels.

Four goblets, crafted entirely of gold, and a heavy gold bottle, were filled with colorless, clear liquid.

"Look at this, this is the true wine enjoyed by a king."

"Oh, I'm so touched." The King of Conquerors happily picked up the wine bottle and filled the four glasses in front of him with fine wine.

Looking at the wine glass in front of him, Arthur smiled, picked one up, and took a small sip.

This contrasts sharply with the King of Conquerors beside him, who is drinking heartily.

Fine wine should be savored slowly; this was a habit Arthur had developed.

"Mmm~ It's so delicious, it's like it's not meant for humans to drink, it's practically divine!" The King of Conquerors poured himself another cup, this time taking small sips. But the way he squinted his eyes in enjoyment and uttered words of praise made Gilgamesh smile proudly.

Seeing Arthur and the King of Conquerors drinking without any suspicion, Saber finally picked up her wine glass.

Chapter 296 Who is Lancer, the King?

In the garden of the Einzbern Castle courtyard.

Four Servants and one Master (one genuine and one fake) sat on the cold ground.

Unlike the other two pairs of Master and Servant, Arthur and Gilgamesh were alone.

But their presence was the strongest among everyone.

"Archer, your wine is truly exceptional. It shouldn't be something humans could brew; it's wine for gods," the King of Conquerors.

"Of course! Whether it's wine or anything else, my treasury contains only the finest things! That's the taste of a king!" Gilgamesh said with unashamed pride.

Shaking the half-empty golden "427" goblet in his hand, the King of Conquerors stared at the clear, colorless liquid and said, "Such fine wine certainly deserves a precious vessel. But unfortunately, the Holy Grail is not for holding wine."

After speaking, the King of Conquerors looked at Gilgamesh and continued, "Let's consider whether we are each other's worthy of the Holy Grail!"

"Archer, as the king, you should try to convince us that you are the one who deserves the Holy Grail!"

"I can't stand your idiotic nonsense, you bastard!" Gilgamesh rarely curled his lip, saying disdainfully, "First of all, the word 'struggle' doesn't exist for me at all."

"Because this Holy Grail originally belonged to me. I'm reclaiming what's mine; how can there be any talk of 'fighting'?"

The King of Conquerors asked with surprise, "So, you once possessed the Holy Grail? Do you even know what it is?"

"No..." Gilgamesh shook his head instead, saying, "This is beyond your comprehension. My total wealth even exceeds my understanding. However, one thing is certain: any treasure belongs to me, without a doubt."

"So, you actually dared to try and steal my treasures? You have absolutely no self-awareness."

Are you mentally unstable?

After Gilgamesh finished speaking, before either the King of Conquerors or Arthur could say anything, Saber couldn't help but speak up.

"Ha... How could an ignorant person understand?" Gilgamesh did not refute, but instead sneered with contempt.

"..."

Saber's face showed anger again.

"Speaking of which, I think I already know your real name," the King of Conquerors suddenly said. "There is only one king more arrogant than me, the King of Conquerors Iskandar."

"Ah... to say that he alone is the true king of the world, only the King of Heroes has that right." At this moment, Arthur, who had been silent all along, exclaimed in a way that astonished everyone present, "The King of Heroes, Gilgamesh!!"

"What?!!"

Upon hearing Arthur's words, Waver and Irisviel's expressions changed drastically, and even Saber's eyes widened.

King of Heroes?!

King of Heroes?!

The Lord of Uruk in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes?

"You two 'false kings' have quite good taste," Gilgamesh, showing no panic at being called by his real name. Instead, he praised Arthur and the King of Conquerors.

"Hahaha... Only the Lord of Uruk could possess so many treasures," the King of Conquerors laughed, then turned to Arthur beside him, saying thoughtfully, "But more than Archer, I'm curious about Lancer, which great king were you in your lifetime?"

"..."

After he finished speaking, a moment of silence fell over the room.

Saber, Waver, Irisviel all stared intently at Arthur, and even Gilgamesh, unusually, turned his gaze towards him.

Xing Bie

Heroic Spirits are the beings who, after their deaths, have become legends and objects of worship, representing the great achievements of heroes.

In the Nasuverse, Heroic Spirits are typically summoned by the world as a force to protect humanity...

What humans summon are Servant descend to earth using the power of the Holy Grail.

Heroic Spirit is not necessarily Servant is always Heroic Spirit.

The data on Heroic Spirits is complete, while Servants are those who descend to earth as one of the seven classes.

Servant is similar to an avatar, but is far weaker than the original, essentially a weakened version.

In this Holy Grail War, 'Lancer' shone brightly, even making Gilgamesh look extremely embarrassed on several occasions.

In last night's battle, 'Lancer' displayed superb martial arts skills and Magecraft lightning, wielding power befitting both 'Archer' and 'Caster' classes despite being a 'Lancer' class.

This naturally raises the question: just how powerful was he in his previous life that he could still wield such power even after being reborn Servant?

Feeling the gazes directed at him, Arthur paused slightly as he sipped his wine. His emerald eyes met the King of Conquerors's, and he said with a slight smile, "My identity is not a secret, nor is I some mysterious, unspeakable being."

0.9 "But just like the rules of this war, you'll naturally find out when the battle comes to a life or death."

Upon hearing this, the King of Conquerors said with great interest, "You mean that before we can know your true name, we must have the power to force you to unleash your Noble Phantasm?"

"You can understand it that way," Arthur said with a smile.

"Hmph! A mere 'false king,' I wouldn't deign to know." Gilgamesh snorted arrogantly, saying, "However, when I punish you, you'll be allowed to reveal your true name."

Considering his words upon leaving last night, Gilgamesh's statement can be seen as an indirect acknowledgment that Arthur is a true hero worthy of standing before him.

Chapter 297 The Holy Grail Questions

"It seems you are also a very proud king!" the King of Conquerors said with a slight sigh.

If it were an ordinary minor king, he would probably be eager to reveal his royal status to the most famous King of Heroes, King of Conquerors, and King of Knights in history, hoping to gain the recognition of the ancient kings.

"Hmph, what kind of king is he if he doesn't boast? A coward like you is not worthy to stand before me, let alone taste my wine." Gilgamesh, on the contrary, expressed his admiration for Arthur's behavior with contemptuous words.

"Hahaha... that's true." The King of Conquerors scratched his head, his behavior the exact opposite of Arthur's.

Upon its appearance, it announced its name and deliberately trapped the Masters and Servants in its trap.

Those who don't know him probably still have the misconception that the King of Conquerors was an idiot and a fool.

Little did they know, they were the fools who had been completely fooled.

Saber stared at Arthur with eyes full of fighting spirit.

Compared to her wariness of the King of Conquerors and her ill will towards Gilgamesh, Saber's impression of Arthur was quite unique.

It seemed like admiration, or perhaps a mutual respect between rivals, and there was also a hint of resentment that even she didn't notice.

Arthur's direct confrontation, the knightly aura he exuded, and the inexplicable sense of familiarity he evoked a strong liking in Saber.

Especially after experiencing Arthur's superb martial arts skills, Saber began to regard him as a true opponent.

At the same time, there was also a hint of frustration and resentment.

If it weren't for 'Rider' and 'Archer', she probably wouldn't have even noticed that 'Lancer' was also a champion.

Hearing Arthur's words, Saber felt a surge of competitive spirit.

I must be the first person to know 'Lancer's' real name.

This is to make amends for my previous carelessness, and also to show respect for 'Lancer'!

I wonder what kind of amazing expression she'll have when she learns 'Lancer's' real name.

"Archer, you don't really care about the Holy Grail, do you? You don't really have any desire to fight for it, do you?" The King of Conquerors spoke again, bringing the topic back on track.

"Indeed, if you are willing to submit to me, bestowing this cup upon you is no big deal," Gilgamesh said without hesitation. "Of course, if anyone dares to steal my treasures, I will absolutely not let them off."

"Why?"

"This is a matter of principle! It is the law I, as king, established."

Looking at Gilgamesh's expression, the King of Conquerors sighed, "To be able to uphold the principles he has set—truly a perfect king! However..."

"Hahaha..."

After a slight pause, the King of Conquerors burst into laughter and said, "I still want the Holy Grail. What I want, I'll take. That's just the King of Conquerors' style!"

"If you dare to invade, I will punish you!" Gilgamesh responded decisively to the King of Conquerors's 'provocation'.

"Then let's meet on the battlefield!" the King of Conquerors declared with Haki confidence, before changing the subject. "But for now, let's have a drink, and we can talk about these things later."

"Of course, tonight is my indulgence towards you 'false kings'!" Gilgamesh said, then picked up his golden goblet and took a sip.

"And you, Lancer... what is your wish in response to the Holy Grail?" The King of Conquerors turned to Arthur and asked with a puzzled look.

Those who have no regrets will not respond to the Holy Grail's call.

Everyone present had some regrets and wishes.

Even Gilgamesh, who claims he doesn't care about the Holy Grail, still desires to see his friend Enkidu again.

Saber goes without saying.

"A wish?"

Upon hearing this, Arthur paused for a moment, then slowly said, "I have no wish; rather than a wish, it's more like a purpose!"

"What is your purpose?" the King of Conquerors asked, quite curiously.

"Like I said, you'll find out when the time comes." Arthur didn't say it explicitly, but instead glanced at the King of Conquerors, Gilgamesh, and Saber, his gaze lingering most on Gilgamesh. A meaningful smile appeared on his face as he said, "At that time, I believe the expressions on your faces will be quite interesting."

"You're keeping us in suspense again. Are you some kind of scheming king?" the King of Conquerors said dejectedly.

"Stop asking others, what about you?" Arthur countered. "What is your wish? King of Conquerors, the Iskandar!"

"Me?" The King of Conquerors pointed to himself, then scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, and said, "I want to have a body!"

"Hey--! Do you want to conquer the world?! Wow!!"

Waver's panicked words were interrupted by the King of Conquerors's snap of the fingers. He shrugged and said, "Fool! Conquest is my dream, I don't need 500 Holy Grails to achieve it! However, the first step in realizing this dream does require the Holy Grails."

"Really... you bastard, you actually challenged me for such a trivial matter?" Gilgamesh forehead slightly and said helplessly.

The King of Conquerors said with a serious expression, "Even if we appear in the world in the form of Mana, we are still just Servants! I am not satisfied with this form, so I want to turn back to this world and live as a human."