Chapter Summaries

Li Ye visits the Old Man of the Mountain, Hassan-i-Sabbah, for the second time, where he faces a trial and learns about the 'mountain's karma'. He also confirms that the Holy Grail has issues and seeks King Hassan's advice on how to use it. Afterward, Li Ye asks King Hassan to teach him assassination techniques, to which King Hassan agrees, but only for a limited time.
Meanwhile, in Camelot, the Knights of the Round Table return from their mission to subjugate the Lionheart King. They report their success to the Lion King, who then offers them rewards. However, Gawain, Lancelot, Tristan, and Mordred refuse any rewards, stating that it is their duty as knights. Li Ye also declines any rewards.
The Lion King then summons the Storm Goddess Rhongomyniad, who approaches Li Ye and asks him how he managed to defeat the Lionheart King. Li Ye recounts his experience, and the goddess seems satisfied with his answer. However, the Lion King suddenly attacks Li Ye, piercing his chest and grasping his Dragon Heart. Li Ye struggles to maintain his life, and the Lion King eventually withdraws her hand, allowing Li Ye to heal his wound using his Dragon Blood.
In the Ozymandias domain, Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru arrive in the middle of a sandstorm. They take shelter under a skull and discuss their situation. Mash and Da Vinci notice that their transfer location is incorrect, and Da Vinci intends to use her measurement device to confirm their location. However, they are soon approached by Li Ye, who greets them as if he knows Ritsuka Fujimaru. Mash and Da Vinci tense up, realizing that they have encountered the last human in this Singularity.

Key Plot Points

• Li Ye visits King Hassan and learns about the 'mountain's karma'.
• Li Ye confirms that the Holy Grail has issues and seeks King Hassan's advice on how to use it.
• Li Ye asks King Hassan to teach him assassination techniques, and King Hassan agrees but only for a limited time.
• The Knights of the Round Table return to Camelot and report their success in subjugating the Lionheart King.
• The Lion King offers rewards to the Knights of the Round Table, but they all refuse.
• The Lion King summons the Storm Goddess Rhongomyniad, who approaches Li Ye and asks him about his defeat of the Lionheart King.
• The Lion King attacks Li Ye, piercing his chest and grasping his Dragon Heart.
• Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru arrive in a sandstorm and take shelter under a skull.
• Mash and Da Vinci notice that their transfer location is incorrect.
• Li Ye approaches Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru, greeting them as if he knows Ritsuka Fujimaru.

Character Developments

• Li Ye learns about the 'mountain's karma' from King Hassan and seeks his advice on the Holy Grail and assassination techniques.
• Li Ye faces the Lion King's attack and struggles to maintain his life using his Dragon Blood.
• Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru arrive in a sandstorm and prepare for battle.
• Mash and Da Vinci notice that their transfer location is incorrect and prepare to confirm their location using Da Vinci's measurement device.

Significant Themes

• The 'mountain's karma' and its significance to Li Ye.
• The Holy Grail's issues and Li Ye's desire to use it.
• The Lion King's ruthless nature and her interest in Li Ye's Dragon Blood.
• The arrival of Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru in the sixth Singularity and their preparation for battle.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye interacts with King Hassan, learning about the 'mountain's karma' and seeking his advice on the Holy Grail and assassination techniques.
• The Knights of the Round Table interact with the Lion King, reporting their success in subjugating the Lionheart King and refusing any rewards.
• The Lion King interacts with Li Ye, attacking him and grasping his Dragon Heart.
• Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru interact with each other, discussing their situation and preparing for battle.
• Li Ye interacts with Mash, Da Vinci, and Ritsuka Fujimaru, greeting them as if he knows Ritsuka Fujimaru.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye, a Dragon Kind, encounters Ritsuka Fujimaru and his team in the Singularity.
• Despite Li Ye's attempts to greet them, Mash and Da Vinci perceive him as a threat due to his strange aura and direct mention of Ritsuka's name.
• Li Ye expresses curiosity about Ritsuka's current strength, confirming his hostile intentions.
• Mash and Da Vinci attack Li Ye, but he easily deflects their assault.
• Ritsuka summons Siegfried to fight Li Ye, clearing the sandstorm and aiding Mash's approach.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Reveals his Dragon Kind nature and demonstrates immense strength and speed.
• Mash: Shows determination and resilience in battle, despite being significantly weaker than Li Ye.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru: Proves his ability to summon Heroic Spirits on the fly, summoning Siegfried to combat Li Ye.

Significant Themes

• The power of bonds and teamwork, as seen in Ritsuka's summoning of Siegfried and Mash's support.
• The danger of preconceived notions and appearances, as Li Ye's true intentions are initially unclear.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ritsuka's team: Their initial encounter is hostile, with Li Ye expressing curiosity about Ritsuka's strength and Ritsuka ordering Mash and summoning Siegfried to fight Li Ye.
• Mash and Li Ye: Mash is wary of Li Ye and attacks him, but Li Ye easily overpowers her.
• Mash and Siegfried: They fight alongside each other against Li Ye, with Siegfried clearing the sandstorm to aid Mash's approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye, a human with dragon attributes, challenges the world-famous dragon slayer, Siegfried.
• Li Ye marvels at Ritsuka Fujimaru's ability to summon and command Servants from human history.
• Li Ye fights Siegfried, with Mash Kyrielight and Leonardo da Vinci observing.
• Li Ye demonstrates immense strength and skill, fighting multiple opponents simultaneously.
• Li Ye's attack on Siegfried is initially blocked by Siegfried's defense, but Li Ye ultimately pierces Siegfried with the Sword of Ruin, seemingly bypassing his defenses.

Character Developments

• Li Ye's strength and confidence grow significantly after half a year of refinement and combat experience.
• Siegfried's dragon-slaying legacy gives him an advantage against dragon-kind, but Li Ye fights him on equal footing.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru's ability to summon and command Servants is highlighted, with human history serving as their logistics support.

Significant Themes

• The power of human history and the ability to summon and command heroes from it.
• The struggle against dragon-kind and the advantages and disadvantages it presents.
• The growth and development of Li Ye's strength and skill.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye challenges Siegfried, leading to a intense battle between them.
• Mash Kyrielight and Leonardo da Vinci observe the battle, with Mash attempting to assist Li Ye.
• Li Ye interacts with Siegfried briefly before his final attack, expressing a desire to meet again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye, with Mystic Eyes, defeats Siegfried and approaches Ritsuka Fujimaru's group.
• Li Ye reveals he knows Sherlock Holmes, surprising the group.
• Li Ye reveals they are in Egypt, not the Middle East as expected, and it's the era of Ramesses II (around 1303 BCE).

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates immense power and knowledge, increasing his danger level in Da Vinci's eyes.
• Mash shows her encyclopedic knowledge about Egypt and Holmes.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru displays strategic thinking, trying to understand their situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and intelligence (Da Vinci's curiosity, Mash's knowledge, Ritsuka's strategic thinking).
• The unexpected and the unknown (Li Ye's presence, their location in Egypt).

Character Interactions

• Li Ye interacts with the group, revealing surprising information and maintaining a calm, evasive demeanor.
• Da Vinci and Mash question Li Ye, trying to understand their situation and gather information.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash discuss their situation privately, trying to make sense of their transfer to Egypt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Da Vinci and the group meet Li Ye, who knows about Ramesses II (Ozymandias) and his domain replacement in Jerusalem.
• Da Vinci deduces that Ramesses II's manifestation caused the Singularity.
• Li Ye agrees to lead the group to meet Ramesses II.

Character Developments

• Da Vinci demonstrates her analytical skills and understanding of the situation.
• Li Ye reveals he's from the Celestial Empire and has been living in this era for half a year, hiding his true identity and affiliation.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru shows determination to meet Ramesses II and correct the Singularity.
• Mash feels conflicted about Li Ye due to her Heroic Spirit's aversion and her own growing fondness for him.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Servants and their Masters.
• The consequences of historical anomalies and the need for correction.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to new situations.

Character Interactions

• Da Vinci and Li Ye exchange information and deduce the cause of the Singularity.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash show determination to meet Ramesses II and correct the Singularity.
• Mash feels conflicted about Li Ye due to her Heroic Spirit's aversion and her own growing fondness for him.
• Li Ye agrees to lead the group to Ramesses II, showing a willingness to help despite his initial hostility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash encounter a Sphinx, a legendary Egyptian beast, while in a desert.
• Li Ye, with a single strike using his Holy Sword, vaporizes the Sphinx.
• Pharaoh Nitocris, enraged by the Sphinx's death, appears and summons undead warriors to attack Ritsuka Fujimaru's group.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his immense power, rivaling a C-rank Noble Phantasm, using a technique called Mana Burst.
• Nitocris is introduced as a powerful Pharaoh from the Sixth Dynasty, existing as a Servant alongside Ramesses II.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of using power, as seen in Li Ye's casual destruction of the Sphinx and Nitocris's subsequent wrath.
• The theme of misunderstandings leading to conflict, as Nitocris assumes Ritsuka Fujimaru's group is associated with Li Ye and thus responsible for the Sphinx's death.

Character Interactions

• Ritsuka Fujimaru, Mash, and Da Vinci work together as a team, with Ritsuka giving commands and Mash and Da Vinci supporting her.
• Li Ye, despite his power, is calm and collected, even under Nitocris's threat.
• Nitocris's anger is directed at Li Ye, but she involves Ritsuka Fujimaru's group in her wrath due to her misunderstanding of their relationship with Li Ye.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nitocris attacks Li Ye with Horus eyes using the Staff of Vance.
• Li Ye defends using the Sword of Finale and its dark sword energy.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru summons Servants to combat the Sphinx and its skeletal warriors.
• Emiya, the 'Nameless Hero', is summoned and uses his projection magecraft to fight the Sphinx.
• Heracles, the strongest Heroic Spirit from his era, is summoned to combat the Sphinx.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates significant growth in his swordsmanship and control over the Sword of Finale's power.
• Nitocris is enraged by Li Ye's improvement and struggles to accept his growth.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru showcases her strategic prowess and versatility in summoning Servants to counter different threats.

Significant Themes

• Growth and change: Li Ye's evolution in power and Nitocris' struggle to adapt to it.
• Strategy and adaptability: Ritsuka Fujimaru's use of different Servants to counter various enemies.
• Power dynamics: The introduction of stronger Heroic Spirits (Heracles) and the escalation of the battle's intensity.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Nitocris engage in a tense exchange, with Nitocris expressing her anger and Li Ye remaining calm and confident.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru gives orders to her summoned Servants, demonstrating her leadership and strategic planning.
• Emiya and Heracles interact through their actions, with Emiya suppressing the Sphinx and Heracles being summoned to deal the final blow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heracles, summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru, defeats the Sphinx with a single strike, demonstrating his immense power.
• Nitocris, enraged by the Sphinx's defeat, unleashes her Noble Phantasm, "Mirror of Corpses, Mirror of Darkness," summoning a tide of undead.
• Mash Kyrielight uses her Noble Phantasm, "Simulated Deployment / Foundation of Human Order," to defend against Nitocris's attack.
• Li Ye uses his Mystic Eyes to dispel Nitocris's Noble Phantasm with a single sword strike, astonishing everyone present.
• Nitocris, unable to defeat Li Ye, leaves using her Mirror of the Underworld, refusing to take them to meet King Ozymandias.

Character Developments

• Ritsuka Fujimaru demonstrates strategic thinking by canceling Heroic Spirit summons and supporting Mash with magic power.
• Mash Kyrielight shows bravery and selflessness in protecting Li Ye and the others, even against a powerful Noble Phantasm.
• Nitocris reveals her anger and frustration towards Li Ye, hinting at a past conflict.
• Li Ye displays his immense power and composure, casually defeating Nitocris's Noble Phantasm and maintaining a calm demeanor throughout the battle.

Significant Themes

• Power and its responsible use: Li Ye's immense strength is both awe-inspiring and slightly frightening, raising questions about how such power should be wielded.
• Anger and its consequences: Nitocris's anger blinds her, leading her to act rashly and ultimately causing her defeat.
• Protection and selflessness: Mash's actions highlight the theme of selfless protection, even when facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash Kyrielight work together to support each other, showcasing their teamwork and mutual respect.
• Li Ye and Nitocris's interaction reveals a history of conflict and tension between them.
• Li Ye's interaction with Mash shows a shift in his attitude towards her, as he reflects on whether he was too harsh earlier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye reveals he knows Nitocris and Ozymandias, but has a conflict with Nitocris.
• Da Vinci and Ritsuka question Li Ye about his relationship with Ozymandias.
• Li Ye assures them his issues won't affect their meeting with Ozymandias.
• They reach the Holy City and see the magnificent Ramesseum Tentyris temple at its center.
• Mash explains the temple's significance and Ozymandias's architectural legacy.
• They enter the temple, and Ozymandias addresses them, displeased with Li Ye's return and the presence of outsiders.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Shows willingness to cooperate but maintains secrecy about his conflict with Nitocris.
• Nitocris: Remains angry with Li Ye.
• Ozymandias: Awakens from his fatigue-induced sleep, displaying his kingly majesty and displeasure at Li Ye's actions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Da Vinci and Ritsuka question Li Ye's loyalty and the truthfulness of his information.
• Power dynamics: Ozymandias's majesty and authority are emphasized as he addresses Li Ye and the others.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Da Vinci: Da Vinci presses Li Ye for information, while Li Ye remains vague but reassuring.
• Li Ye and Ozymandias: Tension exists between them, with Ozymandias disapproving of Li Ye's actions.
• Mash and Ritsuka/Da Vinci: Mash provides historical context, while Ritsuka and Da Vinci discuss etiquette for meeting Ozymandias.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye, Ritsuka Fujimaru, and Mash meet Ozymandias, the Pharaoh of Egypt, who reveals he is aware of their mission from Chaldea to retrieve the Holy Grail.
• Ozymandias reveals that the Holy Grail is currently with Li Ye, shocking the group.
• Ozymandias declares that the Human Order of this era has already collapsed, meaning the Singularity's distortion has already occurred and cannot be prevented by retrieving the Holy Grail.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Revealed to be in possession of the Holy Grail, hinting at his mysterious origins and powers.
• Ozymandias: Shows his omniscient nature and reveals that he is aware of the Singularity's true nature and its inevitable collapse.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash: Struggle to process the revelation that the Singularity's distortion is already complete and cannot be prevented by retrieving the Holy Grail.

Significant Themes

• Power and Knowledge: Ozymandias's power and knowledge are emphasized, contrasting with the protagonists' limited understanding of the situation.
• Inevitability: The theme of inevitability is introduced, suggesting that certain events cannot be prevented or altered, challenging the protagonists' mission.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ozymandias: Their interaction reveals a history between them, with Ozymandias showing familiarity with Li Ye's actions.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru, Mash, and Da Vinci: The group interacts with Ozymandias, trying to understand the situation and find a way to resolve the Singularity, despite the revelations that complicate their mission.
• Nitocris and Li Ye: Nitocris's anger towards Li Ye hints at a past conflict between them, adding tension to their interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ozymandias reveals that the Lion King, seated in Jerusalem, is responsible for the current Singularity.
• Li Ye's true identity as a knight of the Lion King is revealed.
• Li Ye refuses to provide information about the Lion King, insisting that Ritsuka and Mash witness the Singularity firsthand.
• Li Ye admits to having killed Ozymandias a month ago, which shocks everyone present.
• Li Ye comes to apologize and request to borrow the Trismegistus from Ozymandias.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Li Ye has grown significantly in power and confidence, as noted by Ozymandias. He is now more assertive and willing to take risks.
• Ozymandias: Ozymandias remains amused and intrigued by Li Ye's actions, showing no signs of holding a grudge for being killed by him.
• Nitocris: Nitocris is furious at Li Ye's actions but also admires him, displaying a complex mix of emotions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Respect: The chapter explores the dynamics of power and respect, with Li Ye challenging Ozymandias' authority and yet earning his respect.
• Destiny and Free Will: The idea of destiny versus personal choice is touched upon, with Li Ye acting on behalf of destiny to kill Ozymandias.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ozymandias: Their interaction is marked by respect and camaraderie, despite Li Ye having killed Ozymandias. Ozymandias finds Li Ye's actions amusing and intriguing.
• Li Ye and Nitocris: Nitocris is angry at Li Ye's actions but also admires him, leading to a complex dynamic between them.
• Ritsuka, Mash, and Li Ye: Ritsuka and Mash are shocked by Li Ye's revelation and try to gather information about the Lion King from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ozymandias reveals that Li Ye's true objective is the recently charged Hermes, a prototype of Chaldea's Trismegistus.
• Trismegistus, a colossal Spiritual Core Computer, emerges from the temple floor.
• Da Vinci recognizes Hermes as a prototype of Chaldea's Trismegistus, hinting at a connection between Chaldea and the Atlas Institute.
• Ozymandias claims Hermes was a tribute from Li Ye, transforming the temple into a scene identical to the Atlas Institute's control room.
• Li Ye asks Trismegistus how to obtain True Ether in this world.

Character Developments

• Li Ye's relationship with Ozymandias is revealed to be more complex than previously thought, with Li Ye acting as a double agent between the Lion King and Ozymandias.
• Da Vinci demonstrates her extensive knowledge of the Mage's Association and the Age of Gods, explaining the nature of True Ether.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in Li Ye's quest for True Ether and his use of Trismegistus.
• The decline of magic and the Age of Gods, highlighted by Da Vinci's explanation of True Ether and its rarity in the current age.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ozymandias maintain a cordial relationship despite their past enmity, with Li Ye seeking Ozymandias's help to operate Trismegistus.
• Da Vinci shares her knowledge with Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mashu, clarifying the nature of True Ether and its significance.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mashu are confused by the complex relationships and events unfolding, leading to questions and speculations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye expresses his intention to destroy the world to obtain True Ether, a powerful mystery from the Age of Gods.
• He plans to recreate True Ether using the method of 16th-century alchemist Paracelsus.
• Li Ye asks Ritsuka Fujimaru to help him summon Paracelsus for this purpose.
• Ozymandias orders Li Ye to leave.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Shows ambition and determination to achieve his goals, regardless of the consequences. He's secretive about his plans.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru: Shows concern and caution about Li Ye's intentions but is willing to help him if possible.
• Da Vinci: Skeptical of Li Ye's true intentions and wary of his power.
• Ozymandias: Impatient and dismissive of Li Ye's plans, ordering him to leave.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Li Ye's desire for more powerful magic to achieve miracles, leading him to consider destroying the world.
• Trust and Caution: Ritsuka Fujimaru and Da Vinci's willingness to help Li Ye but also their wariness of his true intentions.
• Consequences of Actions: The potential repercussions of Li Ye's plans to create True Ether.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ritsuka Fujimaru: Li Ye pleads with Ritsuka to help him summon Paracelsus, while Ritsuka is cautious but willing to assist.
• Li Ye and Da Vinci: Da Vinci questions Li Ye's intentions and is skeptical of his plans.
• Ozymandias and Li Ye: Ozymandias grows impatient with Li Ye's plans and orders him to leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ozymandias, the Pharaoh, offers food and water to Ritsuka Fujimaru's group, but also warns them of the harsh reality and his impending world domination.
• Da Vinci creates a wooden all-terrain vehicle, the Winged Sphinx, for their journey.
• The group encounters refugees turned ghouls, feeding on each other in the desert.

Character Developments

• Ozymandias displays his kingly authority and ruthlessness, but also generosity towards the brave.
• Li Ye shows fearlessness and determination in facing the harsh reality.
• Nitocris, initially hostile, shows recognition and respect towards Ritsuka Fujimaru.
• Da Vinci demonstrates his versatility by creating the Winged Sphinx and Sand Sea Set.
• Mash exhibits her protective nature and bravery when she sees the refugees-turned-ghouls.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and cruelty of the world (as shown by the refugees' fate).
• The dual nature of power (Ozymandias's generosity and ruthlessness).
• Survival and perseverance in harsh conditions (refugees turning into ghouls).

Character Interactions

• Ozymandias and Li Ye: Ozymandias challenges Li Ye, offering him a chance to take his head, hinting at a future confrontation.
• Nitocris and Ritsuka Fujimaru: Nitocris recognizes Ritsuka's gentle heart and shows respect towards him.
• Da Vinci and the group: Da Vinci shares his creations with the group, showing his eagerness to help and his innovative spirit.
• Mash and the refugees-turned-ghouls: Mash's protective nature is evident as she immediately goes to stop the ghouls from feeding on each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ritsuka Fujimaru and the group leave King Ozymandias' territory, entering a harsh, lifeless wilderness.
• They encounter Dr. Roman Archaman, who provides them with a map of the Singularity, revealing a massive city occupied by an unknown force, contrary to Roman's expectations of Crusader control.

Character Developments

• Li Ye remains indifferent and casual, even when questioned about the Lion King occupying the Holy City.
• Roman is overwhelmed by the information he receives, struggling to accept the current state of the Singularity.

Significant Themes

• The harsh, unforgiving nature of the Singularity and its environment.
• The unexpected and shocking truths about the Singularity's history and occupants.

Character Interactions

• Mash introduces Li Ye to Roman as a companion.
• Roman is visibly shocked and overwhelmed by the information shared by Mash and Da Vinci.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash turn to Li Ye for clarification about the Lion King, but Li Ye remains nonchalant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roman discovers Li Ye is a Knight of the Lion King.
• A powerful Servant (Blessing) is detected approaching, pursuing another Servant (Hassan) who is protecting civilians.
• Li Ye volunteers to help, using Presence Concealment to avoid detection by the pursuing Servant (Tristan).
• Li Ye saves Hassan and his group by deflecting Tristan's attack with his shield.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his versatility as a Servant by using Presence Concealment, a skill typically associated with Assassins.
• Mash shows concern for the civilians and pleads for Li Ye's help.
• Roman exhibits eagerness to gather information about the Lion King to ensure the safety of their team.

Significant Themes

• The importance of gathering information to navigate dangerous situations.
• The need for strategic decisions in battle, such as when to fight and when to observe or retreat.
• The theme of protection and sacrifice, as Hassan and Li Ye both risk their lives to save civilians.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye, Ritsuka, Mash, and Da Vinci work together to observe the Servant battle and decide on a course of action.
• Li Ye offers to help Hassan and his group, demonstrating his willingness to assist others in need.
• Tristan and Hassan's interaction highlights their differing loyalties and the tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye encounters Bedivere, the last Knight of the Round Table who witnessed Arthur's final death.
• Li Ye fights Tristan, another Knight of the Round Table, using his Snowflake Greatshield and martial arts skills.
• Li Ye withstands Tristan's invisible blade slashes and grabs Tristan's bowstring, preventing him from attacking others.
• Da Vinci and Roman analyze Li Ye's condition, revealing that he was modified by King Arthur Pendragon with Dragon Blood, enhancing his combat power to Servant levels.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his versatility in combat, using a greatshield and martial arts against Tristan.
• Tristan shows his prowess as a Knight of the Round Table, using his sword to create a field of invisible slashes.
• Da Vinci and Roman deduce Li Ye's origin and transformation, providing insight into his extraordinary abilities.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: The Knights of the Round Table discuss who is the most loyal among them, foreshadowing Bedivere's appearance.
• Transformation: Li Ye's transformation from a human to a Dragon Kind-like being is explored, highlighting the consequences of Arthur's actions.
• Combat Power: The battle between Li Ye and Tristan showcases their exceptional combat skills, challenging the notion of Servant superiority.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Tristan engage in a fierce battle, testing each other's limits and skills.
• Da Vinci, Roman, Mash, and Ritsuka Fujimaru observe and analyze Li Ye and Tristan's fight, leading to revelations about Li Ye's true nature.
• The Knights of the Round Table discuss Bedivere's loyalty, setting the stage for his appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye reveals his true form to Tristan, who disapproves of Li Ye's compassion.
• Tristan attacks Li Ye with his Demonic Bow Phurse Noyt, causing widespread destruction.
• Li Ye counterattacks, sending Tristan flying with a powerful punch.
• Li Ye, Ritsuka, and Mash leave the scene, heading eastward.
• Li Ye reveals that the Lion King is Arthur Pendragon, who has summoned the Knights of the Round Table to purge the Singularity.
• Li Ye explains that the Mountain Folk are caught between the Sun King and the Lion King, and that the Holy Selection is about to begin.
• The group approaches Camelot, the Holy City, where they see a large gathering of refugees.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his immense power and indifference toward the deaths of the refugees, revealing his coldness and pragmatism.
• Tristan shows his ruthlessness and loyalty to the Lion King's plan, even at the cost of innocent lives.
• The Lion King, revealed to be Arthur Pendragon, is shown to be a powerful figure who has summoned the Knights of the Round Table and is conducting a purge of the Singularity.

Significant Themes

• The theme of compassion versus pragmatism is explored through Li Ye's character, as he chooses not to save the refugees to avoid drawing Tristan's target onto them.
• The theme of power and its consequences is shown through the destruction caused by Tristan's attack and the Lion King's purge.
• The theme of loyalty is demonstrated by Tristan's unwavering loyalty to the Lion King's plan.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Tristan's interaction highlights their differing views on compassion and pragmatism, leading to a violent confrontation.
• Li Ye's interaction with Ritsuka, Mash, and Da Vinci reveals his coldness and indifference toward the deaths of the refugees, shocking and confusing his companions.
• The group's approach to Camelot shows their awe and wonder at the sight of the Holy City, as well as their eagerness to learn more about the Lion King and the Holy Selection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye anticipates punishment from the Lion King after his failure.
• A mysterious Muslim merchant attacks Mash but surrenders upon seeing Li Ye.
• The merchant reveals that the Holy Selection is a gathering of pleasure and greed, now wiped out by the Lion King's advisors.
• Li Ye learns that strange people, including the Mountain Folk and Old Men of the Mountain, have arrived outside the Holy City.
• The Holy Selection begins with the appearance of the Lion King, who is revealed to be a divine spirit.
• The selection turns into a massacre as Purification Knights begin slaughtering refugees.
• Mash and Ritsuka Fujimaru decide to help the refugees escape, while Li Ye's allegiance remains unclear.

Character Developments

• Li Ye shows concern for the refugees' fate but remains ambiguous about his loyalties.
• Mash and Ritsuka Fujimaru demonstrate their determination to help the refugees.
• Da Vinci is unsure of Li Ye's true intentions and cannot trust him fully.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and injustice of the Lion King's rule.
• The struggle between loyalty and morality.
• The true face of the era and the tip of the iceberg of the Lion King's grand design.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and the mysterious merchant have a tense interaction, with the merchant recognizing Li Ye and changing his attitude.
• Li Ye, Mash, and Ritsuka Fujimaru discuss their plans, with Li Ye offering information and Mash and Ritsuka Fujimaru deciding to help the refugees.
• Da Vinci and Li Ye have a tense exchange, with Da Vinci unsure of Li Ye's true intentions and Li Ye leaving without answering her question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash break through enemy lines to rescue a child and its mother.
• Gawain, a powerful Knight of the Round Table, confronts them, intending to execute them for disrupting the Holy City.
• Gawain reveals that he is invincible during the day, strengthened by the Numeral of the Saint.
• Ritsuka summons Heracles, who engages Gawain, but Gawain remains unharmed.
• Mash attempts to attack Gawain but is easily repelled.
• Gawain explains that he serves Arthur, the Lion King, and that their actions have made them enemies of the Knights of the Round Table.

Character Developments

• Ritsuka Fujimaru demonstrates strategic thinking and courage by leading the charge to rescue the child and facing Gawain.
• Mash shows loyalty and determination by protecting Ritsuka and trying to fight Gawain despite her injuries.
• Gawain displays immense power, confidence, and a sense of duty to his cause.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between different views of justice and morality.
• The consequences of one's actions and the inescapable nature of fate.
• The power dynamics between characters and the hopelessness of facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Ritsuka and Mash work together to rescue the child, showing their bond and trust in each other.
• Gawain and Ritsuka have a tense exchange, with Gawain explaining his motivations and Ritsuka trying to understand his perspective.
• Da Vinci provides insight and support to Ritsuka and Mash, helping them strategize against Gawain.