Is it really okay to court death like this?

"You mongrel! How dare you..."

Not only was his spotlight stolen, but he was also grazed by an arrow. The oldest hero in human history... cough, cough, the oldest Heroic Spirit felt immense humiliation and casually summoned several swords, pointing them at Jizi.

"Such a big fire, do you need some wild chrysanthemums?" Despite facing sharp blades, Jizi showed no panic. Instead, she continued to taunt him verbally, "Are you planning to silence me? Just because I exposed the unspeakable things between you and those endless dark-skinned fellows?"

This remark was like a stone thrown into a calm pond, causing obvious ripples. Suddenly, the other Heroic Spirits looked at Gilgamesh, as the first Assassin had been "killed" by him in full view of everyone.

"How could I possibly understand the thoughts of a mongrel?"

"Oh dear, you're starting to play dumb. If you've done it, you've done it. You don't even dare to admit it, yet you claim to be the only hero worthy of being a king between heaven and earth. Truly..."

Jizi's taunt was cut short by the sound of metal whistling through the air. Turning and rolling, she dodged the incoming Noble Phantasm and quickly moved to Rider's side, placing his sturdy body between herself and Gilgamesh's line of fire.

"Are you the King of Conquerors of Macedonia? I quite admire you. I used to read stories about you often when I was young."

"Oh, I don't know which Heroic Spirit you are, but if you're willing to join my expedition, I'd be very welcoming."

Rider, pretending not to notice Jizi's obvious use of him as a human shield, greeted her casually.

"There are quite a few Lancer-class servants from Macedonia, hmm, but it's a possibility. After all, two factions have already allied. In a Holy Grail War with only seven pairs, a lineup of two Servants can be considered a huge advantage. If I could have a partner to fight alongside, I would naturally be very happy. However, Rider, what leverage can you offer to convince me?"

While playing word games with Rider, Jizi began to stir up trouble again, directing hatred towards Gilgamesh. She knew that the biggest bug in the Fourth and Fifth Holy Grail Wars was someone she couldn't possibly defeat. It was always a good idea to make him more enemies.

Saber and Lancer also showed unfriendly expressions towards Gilgamesh at this moment. Of course, I think anyone, when faced with someone who is arrogant, conceited, openly taunting, and a mastermind—and not even a girl—wouldn't feel any goodwill.

"Hahaha, I never thought I, Iskandar, would reach a point where I need to prove my strength. Then, Caster, what are your terms?"

"It's really a good negotiation. Saber and Lancer's strength has been evident for all to see, Archer's Noble Phantasm is also very impressive, Assassin has unique duplication abilities. As for you, Rider, besides defeating an already heavily injured Assassin and revealing your true name upon appearance, what other accomplishments do you have? At least let me see if you can contend with that Gilgamesh over there?"

Jizi continued to provoke.

"Rider, this has nothing to do with us! He provoked Archer himself! Don't impulsively take on this mess!" Seeing Rider seemingly swayed, the Queen Consort cried out in panic.

"And you Lancer and Saber over there, I propose we collectively deal with this arrogant Gilgamesh and Assassin combination first, and then fight for the Holy Grail. What do you think?" Seeing that her provocations were having little effect, Jizi shifted her target to the other two who had been spectating for a long time.

"Speaking of sneaking around, Caster, you're no different. There's not much credibility."

"My Master has no intention of allying with you, so let's forget it."

"No matter how many mongrels gather, they are no match for me!"

"What did you say, Archer!" x2

Although the provocation had seemingly failed, as expected of Gilgamesh, he was very "understanding" and "helped" Jizi focus the hatred onto himself. If one had Mystic Eyes that could see through things, they would see Jizi's face under the mask already moved to tears—actually, I misunderstood you, little Gil. You were actually on my side, weren't you? Selling out your teammate so decisively. Tokiomi must be starting to doubt if he's encountered the legendary Six-Man Black now, right?

However, it seemed that someone was about to make a move without further instigation. Jizi, relying on her precise perception of mana, sensed the last guest of this performance. She chuckled and said to the Archer who was still drawing hatred:

"Why are you so amazing? Since you're so amazing, deal with that guy first!"

"What..."

At the spot Jizi pointed to, black mana swirled upwards, solidifying into a tall man, completely encased in black armor, emitting black mist that blurred his form. Simultaneously, there was undisguised killing intent directed at Archer—the last Heroic Spirit summoned to this place by the Holy Grail, Berserker, had arrived.

---Let's skip the original plot---

While I really wanted to punish that ignorant Caster, this mad dog that had no reason and was barking at me was more detestable than the glib Caster. With this thought, Gilgamesh soon found that he seemed to have kicked an iron plate.

This guy actually refused to accept the honor of being personally executed by a king and even defiled his treasure with his dirty hands. This was unforgivable!

Compared to Gilgamesh, who was completely aroused as if his G-spot had been hit, the situation on the other side was—

"This Berserker is amazing for coming to my aid immediately after I suggested 'let's beat up the rich together.' I must have a good time playing with him! And he seems quite powerful."

"Indeed. Even though he's lost his sanity, his skills are not at all clumsy. He must have been an unparalleled warrior in life. It's a pity that he ended up like this due to his Class... Speaking of which, Miss Caster, you are also quite extraordinary. You saw through Assassin's scheme as soon as you appeared. The momentum of that arrow was hardly the work of a mere magus."

"You flatter me. Actually, they were just unlucky to be discovered while monitoring me. Last night, I chased them for several blocks and took down about ten of them. I didn't expect there to be more. As for the arrow, if you really consider it my strongest technique, you'll be in for a surprise."

"Hahahaha, there truly are no ordinary people who respond to the Holy Grail's summons! This expedition is truly exhilarating."

"Then I wish you a good time."

Unlike the two knights who were carefully observing the battle between Archer and Berserker, Jizi and Rider were more like spectators, shamelessly commenting on the two performers' efforts, occasionally exchanging banter. Jizi had even sat on the front railing of the Chariot of the Heavens, creating a soft cushion, looking extremely relaxed and at ease.

"The sound and light effects are quite impressive, and the action is full of dynamism. But this is going on for too long. It seems that Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasms are basically inexhaustible, but Berserker doesn't seem like a character who can be defeated just by enhancing the barrage."

"Then what do you think, Miss Caster?"

"I think that conceited Archer is about to unleash his true name. Berserker might have a bit of trouble then, but I'll help him—after all, we agreed to be friends... Wait a minute, what did you just call me?"

"Miss Caster, you called me that before too. Didn't you notice?"

"What!" Jizi exclaimed in shock and immediately flipped back a few lines in her book. Indeed, it was true. "When did you find out... No, how did you find out!"

"Hahahaha!" Rider burst into hearty laughter. "I, the King of Conquerors, have traveled my entire life and seen beautiful women of all nations and customs, whether it be Roxana of Great Xia (his first wife in history) or the Persian princess Statira (his second... who was also Darius's daughter.) and..."

"Stop! Who wants to hear about your romantic exploits! I'm asking how you figured out my gender! I concealed it so perfectly..."

"What I mean is, having seen so many beautiful women, I have extensive knowledge of the female body. Even wrapped in a black robe, I can tell that your frame is much more delicate than a man's. Speaking of which, a woman who meets the condition of 'noble fantasy' to become a Heroic Spirit, and deliberately conceals her appearance with a mask, how devastatingly beautiful must she be?"

A pair of large hands reached out towards Jizi's face, who was momentarily stunned because her carefully hidden gender had been discovered...

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Saber and Lancer, who had been largely spectating and thus had a somewhat lacking presence, suddenly heard a piercing scream. Then, they saw a giant fiery tornado erupt from Rider's chariot parked not far away, with the flames continuing to spread.

Lancer, splashed by wildly flying sparks, patted himself and yelled, "Hot, hot, hot!"

However, the reactions of others caught in the flames were completely different:

"Irisviel, be careful... Huh? I don't feel anything."

"It's okay, Saber. These flames have no heat; they actually help drive away the cold."

"Ah, I'm gonna die, gonna die, gonna die! Rider, hurry and think of something! It's all your fault for letting the enemy get close, and for no reason at all, you had to lift Caster's mask! This fire is huge, do something quickly..."

"You're losing composure, little Master. Touch it, this flame has no lethality at all; it's just visually intimidating."

"Huh, really... it's not hot at all!"

After the flames dispersed, Jizi, who had put her mask back on, appeared before everyone, holding a scythe taller than herself. Although the mask was indeed covering her face, the hood that had always concealed her head had fallen off due to her previous movements. Her silver hair, which could rival the moonlight, fluttered in the sea breeze, revealing a swan-like, fair, and elegant neck, and the majority of the smooth, pearl-like skin beneath. The fabric at her neckline, perhaps due to Jizi's excessive force when struggling out of Rider's grasp, or perhaps from accidentally cutting herself while wielding the scythe clumsily, had come undone. While there were no prominent curves, the enticing glimpse of her chest was shamelessly revealed (the wording might be a bit inappropriate, but never mind, get the gist). The crucial parts weren't exposed, but this "unseen" quality was more stimulating to the imagination, creating a greater impact than if it were visible.

"Rider~~~" What should have been a lively and gentle voice instead emitted a terrifying sound that sent shivers down everyone's spines. However, the person in question seemed oblivious.

"A beauty that eclipses the sun and moon; concealing her is a sin."

Frenzied flames erupted again, but this time they only enveloped Jizi herself. Taking advantage of the fire obscuring everyone's vision, Jizi quickly repaired her robe, returning to the appearance she had when she first emerged.

Calm down, I need to be calm. Falling out with Rider over this now would be unwise. After all, he's an important force in my plan to deal with Gilgamesh. If I can win him over, this little sacrifice is nothing...

"Little Lancer, did you happen to see Caster's face?"

"It was too fast; I didn't see."

"What a shame. That face alone could ignite the desire for conquest in any man. Helen, who caused the Trojan War, wouldn't have been more beautiful than her. If I could have such a beauty as my queen consort..."

Boom, a sound like something snapping in Jizi's mind: "I can tolerate this, but Auntie can't! Die, Rider, take my Big Diao!"

Did I forget someone again? Ever since I stopped copying the original text, I seem to have this problem frequently. The scenes of Gilgamesh and Yangtze shooting at each other are probably not of much interest to many people, as they've been done countless times... so it's fine to forget them.

Why did Jizi's flames only affect Lancer? Hehehe, you all know. Stares into the distance...

Why did I update today when I promised a weekly update? Of course, it's because today is a rare day when our signal down here and your signal up there is relatively good, so an extra update isn't strange... Anyway, no one is reading this.

If you think this book is good, remember to add it to your bookshelf so you can find it next time.