Chapter 320

Those were the common people who Faith the one true God calling upon the guardians of the empire's peace, hoping they would carry out the Lord's salvation.

And these guardians of peace will fulfill their duty.

"Today, only that Saintess can rule the earth in the name of an emperor, and only we gods can rule the world in the name of a god."

So what if such a scenario unfolds? Even if all the Egypt gods descend upon the world and command everyone in the Egypt Province to submit, I will never back down. In fact, how could I back down? How could I place my fellow Faith under a different god? Absolutely not!

The Holy Lance Lucius Longinus hereby declares.

"Beautiful! An excellent answer! As expected of the Holy Lance! You are indeed very qualified, but my Master has already given the order, so prepare for this final blow! I am the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and on this earth, I am equal to the son of Ra, the Supreme Being god of Egypt!"

Alexander appeared both pleased and wistful.

He didn't say anything more.

He simply swung his sword, causing his horse to leap into the sky, as if smiling silently.

And then, a burst of light shot out once more between heaven and earth.

It was as if one could hear Alexander's roar, and in the Sun, the power of Egypt's Supreme Being god resounded.

In the blink of an eye, the distance between heaven and earth was traversed.

Even if the King of Conquerors were to reappear, he could not accomplish this attack, because at this moment, due to Ptolemy's God-Eating Plan, Alexander, because of the claim that he is the "son of Ra (Zeus)," has acquired some of Ra's divinity within Egypt, and it would not be an exaggeration to call him a god-level Servant.

Therefore, his strike could easily carve a huge gap in the desert, just like being bombarded head-on by a giant cannon a thousand years later, destroying everything in front of him.

At this moment, as Alexander's power surged forth, all the sands of Egypt began to churn, a vast roar rising and falling, weaving together an ancient lament.

Through the immense power derived from divine Ritual and cultural exchange, Alexander displayed Deity might on the land of Egypt.

If Pharaoh Ramesses II were summoned, he would likely receive the full power of Ra and Horus during the Ritual, given his prestige.

Lucius's words reminded him of the time he and Novia fought together in the Judea Province, against the Antichrist Doro who had instigated the Great Jewish Revolt. However, back then Novia was there, but now it seemed he was all alone.

In reality, seeing the difference in strength at a glance, Lucius felt powerless to change it.

But running away isn't his style, and Novia would probably laugh at him.

Alright, let's get started.

Whether it's Wrath, regret, pain, or terror, I will accept it all.

We must open our arms wide to embrace death, whether it is meaningless or not, we must not back down even once, and we must not lose our spirit.

"Lucius Longinus, the Holy Lance, is here! Son of Ra, son of the other gods, I'll kill you right now!"

For Lucius, wielding the Spear of Longinus and the Great Shield, facing such immense power, the presence of the Imperial Guard and Magecraft behind him, who stood firm like a literal shield without flinching, evoked a certain association: that no matter how vast the destruction, it could not completely eradicate his existence.

This relieved them, who had been trembling with fear. It was as if the impending death was no longer so frightening, and they stood as firm as Lucius.

After all, there is Kingdom of Heaven, isn't there?

At this very moment, in the Egypt sky, it seemed as if a new Sun's radiance was spreading across the Mediterranean Sea, shining and resonating as if announcing the decisive battle.

However, after waiting for several dozen seconds, the immense power of the Sun, which had gathered in the sky from the Supreme Being god Ra, did not descend, as if it had been suspended by something. Nevertheless, a huge 'Sun' still appeared, as could be seen from the instantaneous rise in temperature around Egypt.

However, as it descended from the sky, it began to slow down at a visible rate, as if space and time were being stretched out endlessly...

In the end, in the unseen gap, in the blink of an eye, this 'Sun' was silently burned away, and the blue mist surged, revealing the true sky.

No, this is...

Lucius was carefully observing the strange changes in the sky, suddenly changed his expression.

He realized that this was not something that had simply vanished into thin air; rather, the Sun, manifested by the power of Alexander, had been directly shattered or destroyed by some force he could not perceive.

Is there any being in Egypt capable of disposing of the Son of the Supreme Being God with such swift and unexpected speed?

Once again, Lucius finally understood something and stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Those pristine white hairs and eyes as deep as the sea... it was someone I knew very well?

The people who fill this land, no matter how noble their Heroic Spirit souls may be, are but dim shadows compared to that person's glory. They should simply disappear...

"Alexander... you actually managed to draw upon Ra's Divine Power, could Osiris be like you...?"

In the sky, Novia, who had arrived before Ritsuka, raised her hand, examining the five fingers of one hand, while her other hand gripped Alexander's neck:

"What's this? Is it a defect I didn't fix?"

Behind him, the 'Sun,' which should have been composed of the Divine Power of Ra, constantly shifted, alternating between flames and shattered Divine Power, slowly unfolding. Novia reached out, gently touched it, and casually shattered the burning 'Sun,' revealing a multitude of Stars multiplied at the point of its destruction...

Finally, it flowed through Novia.

To Alexander, it was as if the silver-haired man before him, exuding a gentle yet imposing aura, Sun God Ra himself, because the concept of the 'Sun' was so submissive to him that he even felt that even if this person wasn't Ra, the real Sun God Ra should be like this.

"Ha, ha, not bad, interested in being my Teacher-- "

Before he could express any further sentiments, Novia threw him off the mountain.

At such a height, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to survive, but Alexander is now a god-level Servant, so it doesn't matter. However, his Spirit Core has been almost completely destroyed by Novia, and he will only last for a few dozen seconds on the ground before disappearing.

When Alexander fell into the Egypt desert, the impact was like a tsunami approaching land, seemingly capable of engulfing everything in an instant, but it was stopped by a force Future materialize.

"I haven't seen you look so disheveled in a long time."

Lucius was stunned for a moment. When he heard the familiar voice and the familiar face, he almost thought he was hallucinating. After a brief moment of astonishment, he couldn't help but fly into a rage, believing that this was a trick by these 'Osiris's'.

"You bunch of bastards, how dare you..."

"Give me all the glory, and it will surely wash away your current Evil. Remember what I said back then."

Upon hearing this, Lucius's eyes widened, and he forgot to breathe.

Amidst the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, the simply dressed young man smiled.

It felt like stepping back into our first meeting several years ago in the Second Rome, also near the Mediterranean Sea.

The long years and separation seemed to have done nothing to change him. His gently swaying silver hair, illuminated by the sunlight that fell on the earth, seemed to burst forth with a golden torch-like light, shining into Lucius's eyes.

Like a hero emerging from the light.

"Sorry we're a little late."

Novia scratched her head and smiled. "But Nero and the others will be here soon."

In the silence, a long silence, Lucius stared blankly at him, then smiled and nodded after a long while.

"... No."

He said.

It's not too late at all.

After a while, Lord El-Melloi II, having accepted Alexander's disappearance, went alone to the Roman Praetorian Guard that had been set up.

As Flat's Teacher who participated in the Snowfield Holy Grail, he had a telephone conversation with the Pope Novia, who appeared in the Snowfield. Moreover, based on Gray's words, the Lord El-Melloi II boldly speculated that the First Pope and the King of the Huns were the same person...

As Servant was only drawn to Alexander, Lord El-Melloi II should have left with him after realizing that Alexander had left satisfied.

However, Alexander eventually asked him to come here, so the Lord El-Melloi II came.

Upon arriving outside the tent, to show respect and to acknowledge the favor owed from the people in the snowfield, the Lord El-Melloi II deliberately extinguished the cigarette in his mouth before knocking and receiving permission before entering.

Upon seeing Novia for the first time, the Lord El-Melloi II didn't even need to speak; he knew everything just by looking at her.

I did indeed meet him in person.

Chapter 366 The Osiris's Sand.

"Simply put, it's what Ptolemy and his Master did, right?"

"That's right."

In the Roman Praetorian Guard's barracks, after listening to the Lord El-Melloi II recount all the information about 'Osiris,' Ritsuka was the first to stand before him.

In the Lord El-Melloi II's opinion, this girl must have graduated from High School not long ago. Her short Orange hair was quite eye-catching, and she was wearing Combat Suit provided by Chaldea. However, due to her own temperament, she did not have the air of an elite.

In short, he was a very distinctive person.

However, it's also clear that he's not an ordinary person.

Although very faint, a strangely similar aura could indeed be sensed from the area surrounding Ritsuka Fujimaru, the last human Master.

... Kisshouin, who was arrested by the Church?

The reason why the Lord El-Melloi II thought this way was simply because he happened to have been to Rome on his way back to the Clock Tower after the Holy Grail War he participated in. However, that was a completely different kind of temperament from that seemingly normal Kisshouin. In the end, Kisshouin's expression management was simply Perfection.

In the eyes of the Lord El-Melloi II, Ritsuka, rather than someone like Kisshouin who could bewitch people, was someone whose image was closer to those around them...

A person with the ability to communicate effectively and gain the trust of anyone, regardless of whether they are good or bad.

"Let me ask first..."

Novia scratched her face as if she were in a dilemma. "Was Ptolemy's Master a purple-haired girl with a cold expression, who seemed like a stone...?"

There were some strange features, but after a few seconds of silence, the Lord El-Melloi II couldn't help but stare intently at Novia.

"You've met His Holiness the Pope?"

Since Mash and Ritsuka had already explained their abilities to Ritsuka beforehand and demonstrated them to Ritsuka before rescuing Lucius, it wasn't surprising to Mash and Ritsuka that the maintenance Consultant was simply using the power of the First Pope.

Lucius to the side, seemed to see through their expressions and suddenly laughed with a smile.

"That little girl shouldn't have gone to such lengths."

He probably remembered the purple-haired girl from a few years ago who asked him to pass on a stone as a gift for her.

"Perhaps we're talking about the same person, or perhaps not; the name she claims to be is..."

Although the Lord El-Melloi II answered in this way, his voice was somewhat hoarse.

In fact, the purple-haired girl was different from everyone at the Atlas Institute he had met so far. Putting aside the various instructors, the other family members all exuded a presence that Human Order as that of leaders among Alchemy.

But I couldn't sense that kind of thing at all from that Master.

Even the impression that she is human is so faint; it's easier to believe that she is Cold Incarnate Geometry.

Moreover, why would an Alchemy in Egypt, who had connections with the Egypt gods since the Age of Gods, adopt such a self-designation?

Therefore, the Lord El-Melloi II revealed the purple-haired girl's self-identification upon first meeting her.

"The Osiris's Sand."

"I see."

Although Novia's voice was very calm, the Lord El-Melloi II's heart was pounding.

Oh, I see... So you really do know each other?

Although he had only met this purple-haired girl a few times, the Lord El-Melloi II keenly sensed a resemblance to himself, as if she had been changed by something indescribable, much like the king he had followed in the Holy Grail War.

Upon hearing this, Lucius frowned, surprised by the unfamiliar name.

"To directly call himself by the name Osiris, is this some kind of Ritual to invoke the Divine Power...?"

Without realizing it, Ritsuka and Novia exchanged a glance.

Things feel a bit strange.

Novia initially thought it was simply a Divine Body Osiris she had dealt with in the past, obtaining the Holy Grail and thus wanting to do something—something easily resolved. However, now, having learned the name 'Osiris's Sand' from the Lord El-Melloi II...

Therefore, the premise itself is suddenly Overturning.

What is the Osiris's Sand? It is One Possible Future of Sion, because the First Director saw many Future of destruction, and the subsequent Director had to choose one of these Future and create a Future, technology, or tool to avoid it. Sometimes, the subsequent Director themselves would foresee new Future of human destruction.

And so, without elders, without friends, without a lover, the young Director, who had been researching Alchemy alone, realized a truth at the end of her journey—

"Since the Future of human destruction is countless, why should I try to avoid it? I might as well accept it and, before it comes, use Alchemy to transform all of humanity into High-Density Information Crystal, recording all information about humanity into this crystal."

This concept is so ancient that it is considered a concept that only the ancient "One" possesses. It can also be understood as an advanced version of the Holy Lance Rhongomyniad. The Holy Lance only leaves behind a few specimens, while the Osiris's Sand intends to preserve the entire human civilization and even an individual's entire life.

The reason it is known as the 'Osiris's Sand' is because it calls itself 'I am the Bird of the Underworld, the Humanity's Last Guardian, and the Humanity's Last Cenotaph.'

The problem is that Sion becoming the Osiris's Sand was a result of her going to extremes alone, and Novia simply couldn't believe that Sion, with whom she had interacted, would be so extreme, nor could her past life Shiyali...

After all, the destruction of humanity was nothing special to the Director of the Atlas Institute; there were countless Future destined for destruction.

Of course, the Osiris's Sand, which possess the power of a chief god, were not a big problem for Novia; he was simply puzzled by the reason for their occurrence.

Suddenly, Novia and Draco, whom she was holding, exchanged a glance, and the girl whispered:

"This grand Ritual, rooted in culture, is almost complete, Teacher."