Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Knights of the Round Table discuss who the strongest among them is.
• Li Ye, the Lost Knight, engages Gawain, the Sun Knight, in a fierce battle.
• Their clash causes heavy destruction around Camelot's main gate.
• The Lion King begins the final steps towards the end of the world.
• Ozymandias, the Sun King, appears with a Great Temple of Composite Light.
• Gawain and Li Ye unleash their Noble Phantasms, Ex Rhongomyniad and Excalibur Galatine respectively.
• Li Ye uses [Pseudo True Ether] and his Mystic Eyes to evade Gawain's attack and counter with [Thunderclap Flash].

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his strength and determination, fighting Gawain despite not having the Holy Grail and risking his life force.
• Gawain shows his prowess as the Sun Knight, unleashing a powerful Noble Phantasm.
• Both characters push their limits, revealing their resolve and skill.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: The knights discuss who the strongest is, and Li Ye and Gawain prove their might.
• Sacrifice: Both Li Ye and Gawain push their limits, risking their lives and lifespans in their battle.
• The end of the world: The Lion King's actions and the appearance of Ozymandias hint at an impending apocalypse.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye vs. Gawain: The two engage in a fierce, destructive battle, testing each other's limits and pushing their skills to the extreme.
• Knights of the Round Table: They discuss and share their opinions on who the strongest knight is.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye uses Hassan-i-Sabbah's assassination technique to sever Gawain's wrist, causing him to drop the Carnwennan.
• Li Ye and Gawain engage in a brutal physical combat, with Gawain gaining the upper hand due to his enhanced physique from the Saint's numbers.
• Li Ye activates his Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, causing Gawain to feel the dread of death.
• Li Ye and Gawain fall along with the giant rocks, and the impact causes widespread destruction in the Holy City.
• Li Ye stabs himself to end his life, while Gawain accepts his defeat and wishes Li Ye a peaceful afterlife.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Demonstrates his strategic thinking by targeting Gawain's Holy Sword and using his Mystic Eyes to perceive death. He shows resilience in battle and ultimately chooses to end his own life to prevent further suffering.
• Gawain: Proves his strength and skill in combat, but is ultimately defeated by Li Ye's strategy and determination. He accepts his defeat with dignity and wishes Li Ye well.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and will: Li Ye's unyielding will to defeat Gawain and his acceptance of death drive the plot forward.
• The cost of battle: Both Li Ye and Gawain sustain severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of their fight and the consequences of their actions.
• Acceptance of death: Li Ye and Gawain both come to terms with their own mortality, with Li Ye choosing to end his life and Gawain accepting his defeat.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Gawain: Their intense battle showcases their skill and determination, with Li Ye ultimately gaining the upper hand through strategy and Gawain accepting his defeat with dignity.
• Li Ye and the Lion King: Although not physically present, the Lion King's actions, such as deploying the Holy Lance's outer shell, influence the battle between Li Ye and Gawain.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and others: They witness the battle between Li Ye and Gawain from a distance, demonstrating the impact of their fight on the surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gawain's death causes the Wall of Light and the Great Temple of Composite Light to dissipate, leading to the Holy City's fall.
• Li Ye, severely injured, continues towards the Tower of End to confront the Lion King.
• Li Ye witnesses Lancelot and Agravain's battle, deciding not to intervene.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash reach the Tower of End, sensing Li Ye's approach.
• Li Ye appears, severely wounded, and Mash carries him up the tower.

Character Developments

• Li Ye's determination to face the Lion King remains unwavering despite his severe injuries.
• Mash's concern for Li Ye's well-being leads her to carry him up the tower.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds (Li Ye's determination).
• Friendship and camaraderie (Mash's concern for Li Ye).

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Mash: Li Ye's surprise at Mash's concern and her carrying him up the tower.
• Li Ye and Ritsuka Fujimaru: Ritsuka's determination to continue towards the Lion King despite Li Ye's condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ritsuka Fujimaru and the others finally confront Artoria Pendragon (the Lion King) in the main hall.
• Li Ye challenges the Lion King, who strips the world bare and enters combat mode.
• The Lion King attacks Li Ye, wounding him severely.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash engage the Lion King, using their powers to protect the world.
• Bedivere, a Knight of the Round Table, appears and returns the Holy Sword (Excalibur) to the Lion King, ending his thousand-five hundred-year journey of atonement.
• The Lion King praises Bedivere, and he turns to dust.
• Da Vinci, Ritsuka Fujimaru, and Mash start to disappear due to the Holy Grail's restoration force.
• Li Ye reappears, determined to continue the fight.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his resolve and courage by challenging the Lion King despite his severe injuries.
• Bedivere shows his loyalty and dedication to the Lion King, finally atoning for his past mistakes.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru, Mash, and Da Vinci display their determination and power in protecting the world from the Lion King's wrath.
• The Lion King, after regaining her humanity, shows a peaceful and gentle expression, acknowledging Bedivere's atonement.

Significant Themes

• Atonement and redemption: Both Li Ye and Bedivere seek to correct their past mistakes and find redemption.
• Power and responsibility: The Lion King's immense power comes with the responsibility to protect humanity, but her methods are questioned by Li Ye.
• The struggle against fate: Characters fight against their predetermined fates, trying to change the course of events.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye confronts the Lion King, expressing his belief that her method of saving humanity is wrong.
• Ritsuka Fujimaru, Mash, and Da Vinci work together to protect the world from the Lion King's end-of-the-world wave.
• Bedivere returns the Holy Sword to the Lion King, finally ending his journey of atonement.
• Li Ye reappears, determined to continue the fight despite everyone else's disappearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye, who should have been sent back to his original place, remains in the 13th-century Middle East as his origin (2017-2016) has been destroyed.
• As the Singularity repairs itself, Li Ye is rejected by the Human Order, causing him immense pain and chaos in his consciousness.
• Li Ye walks towards King Arthur (Artoria Pendragon) to say his final farewell.
• Mash, Ritsuka, and Da Vinci realize Li Ye's predicament and try to intervene, but Li Ye asks for a private moment with the King.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Facing his imminent disappearance, Li Ye accepts his fate and chooses to express his gratitude to King Arthur. He shows remarkable resilience and determination.
• King Arthur (Artoria Pendragon): The King acknowledges Li Ye's contributions and encourages him to move forward towards the future, despite the challenges he'll face.

Significant Themes

• Rejection and Belonging: Li Ye's struggle to find acceptance and a place in the world is a central theme. His rejection by the Human Order highlights his struggle to belong.
• Gratitude and Farewells: The chapter emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude and saying goodbye, as seen in Li Ye's final moments with King Arthur.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and King Arthur: Their interaction is the core of the chapter. Despite knowing Li Ye's future will be difficult, the King encourages him, showing her care and support.
• Mash, Ritsuka, and Da Vinci: They try to help Li Ye but are unable to intervene. Their concern and helplessness are evident in their reactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye requests the Holy Lance Rhongomyniad from Artoria, causing concern among Chaldea members about potential Singularity reformation.
• Li Ye attempts to activate the Holy Lance using True Ether, but it rejects him.
• Desperate, Li Ye stabs himself with the Holy Lance, trying to anchor himself to the planet.
• Artoria activates the Holy Lance for Li Ye, allowing him to temporarily not be rejected by the world.
• The world's correction begins, and Artoria and Li Ye embrace before the wave of light engulfs them.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Shows determination and desperation in his quest to wield the Holy Lance, ultimately finding temporary respite with Artoria's help.
• Artoria: Demonstrates kindness and understanding towards Li Ye, activating the Holy Lance for him and embracing him before their farewell.

Significant Themes

• Rejection and acceptance: Li Ye's struggle to not be rejected by the world and the Holy Lance, and his eventual acceptance by Artoria.
• Determination and perseverance: Li Ye's relentless pursuit of his goal despite facing numerous obstacles.
• Farewell and new beginnings: The bittersweet farewell between Artoria and Li Ye, symbolizing the end of one journey and the start of another.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Artoria: Their relationship evolves from initial coolness to mutual understanding and affection, culminating in a heartfelt embrace.
• Chaldea members (Ritsuka, Mash, Da Vinci, Roman): They express concern and unease about Li Ye's actions and the potential consequences, but ultimately witness his determination and Artoria's support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author thanks readers for their support and invites corrections for any shortcomings.
• The author promises to improve and make the next volume better.
• A protagonist status panel is provided based on reader suggestions.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: No significant developments in this chapter; his character status is outlined in the protagonist panel.

Significant Themes

• Improvement and growth: The author's commitment to learning from readers and improving their writing.
• Transparency: The author's openness to feedback and corrections.

Character Interactions

• No character interactions are detailed in this chapter, as it primarily focuses on the author's message to readers.

Protagonist Panel Details

• Li Ye's attributes, skills, and Noble Phantasm are outlined, with ratings ranging from B+ to A++. His Noble Phantasm, Shining End Spear, is ranked A++ and has limited usage, requiring acknowledgment by the Round Table and adjustments by the Lion King Artoria. It can only be used for simple Mana Burst when infused with the user's magic power. Li Ye also possesses unique innate skills, such as Dragon Heart and Blessing of the Limit, and a special skill, Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye, after his near-death experience, finds himself in an unfamiliar jungle, thousands of years in the past (2,600 BCE Mesopotamia, Uruk dynasty).
• He meets Merlin, a Servant and a Knight of the Round Table, who introduces himself as the Wanderer of Paradise and the Court Mage.
• Li Ye learns he's in the final Singularity, with a crisis that Merlin hasn't fully understood yet.

Character Developments

• Li Ye, having survived his previous near-death experience, gains renewed courage and determination.
• Merlin, while friendly and charismatic, displays his intelligence and magical prowess, hinting at his role as a mentor and prophet.

Significant Themes

• Resurrection and Renewal: Li Ye's rebirth and newfound courage.
• Mentorship: Merlin's role as a mentor, echoing his legendary status.
• Uncertainty: The unclear crisis of the Singularity, reflecting the challenges ahead.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Merlin meet for the first time, with Li Ye showing curiosity and caution, while Merlin is friendly and forthcoming.
• Merlin's knowledge of Li Ye's past suggests he's been observing the previous Singularities, indicating a potential mentor-student dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye realizes he's an anomaly rejected by the Human Order, even after stabilizing.
• He rapidly gains power and strength in the Age of Gods.
• Merlin asks Li Ye to help find a disaster affecting the world.
• They decide to visit King Gilgamesh in Mesopotamia.
• A powerful Demonic Beast, an Ugallu, attacks them.

Character Developments

• Li Ye acknowledges his status as an anomaly and accepts his growing power.
• Merlin acts as a guide and mentor, revealing his knowledge of the world and its history.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between order and chaos, represented by Li Ye's anomalous nature and the Ugallu's appearance.
• The coexistence of humans and gods in the Age of Gods.
• The power of knowledge and wisdom, as demonstrated by Merlin.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Merlin form an alliance, with Merlin guiding Li Ye and Li Ye protecting Merlin.
• Li Ye borrows Merlin's Holy Sword to face the Ugallu.
• Merlin's demeanor shifts between serious and playful, testing Li Ye's understanding and reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye witnesses a mysterious, pitch-black aurora and exhibits extraordinary power.
• He defeats the Demonic Beast Ugallu with a single sword strike.
• Li Ye learns about King Gilgamesh's plan to relocate the capital to Uruk to resist an approaching Goddess.
• Li Ye has a vision of the future, seeing two Goddesses and the city's defenses.
• Li Ye and Merlin approach the new capital, Uruk, but encounter difficulties entering the city after nightfall.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Demonstrates immense power and has a vision of the future, suggesting he may have gained new abilities or insights.
• Merlin: Shows his knowledge of the political situation and offers to train Li Ye in swordsmanship and magic.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ability: Li Ye's display of extraordinary strength and his potential new abilities are central to the chapter.
• Future and Destiny: Li Ye's vision of the future Goddess and the city's defense raises questions about destiny and the ability to see or change the future.
• Trust and Betrayal: Merlin's delay in providing Li Ye with the necessary token to enter Uruk hints at potential mistrust or betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Merlin: They interact playfully, with Li Ye asking Merlin to train him and Merlin offering to help solve Li Ye's troubles. However, Merlin's delay in providing Li Ye with the necessary token to enter Uruk suggests a possible lack of trust or reliability.
• Li Ye and the Gate Soldier: Li Ye attempts to communicate with the soldier using Language Magic, but encounters difficulties due to the soldier's requirements for a token to enter the city after nightfall.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye and Merlin arrive at Uruk, the capital of Gilgamesh's kingdom.
• They are greeted by Siduri, a priestess and advisor to Gilgamesh, who escorts them into the city.
• Li Ye learns that the Beast Front has only been established for a week, suggesting Gorgon hasn't appeared yet.
• Gilgamesh, atop the Divine Tower, notices Li Ye and Merlin.
• Siduri brings them to meet Gilgamesh, who doesn't recognize Merlin and denies having summoned him.

Character Developments

• Li Ye: Shows curiosity and caution, questioning Merlin's identity and Gilgamesh's knowledge of him.
• Merlin: Acts evasively, hinting at a secret regarding his summoning.
• Gilgamesh: Displayed as wise and powerful, he denies needing Servants and doesn't recognize Merlin.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between gods and men, as seen in Gilgamesh's rule and the Divine Tower.
• The reliability of information, as Li Ye questions the validity of Merlin's intel.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Merlin: Li Ye questions Merlin's identity and actions, while Merlin avoids answering directly.
• Gilgamesh and Merlin: Gilgamesh doesn't recognize Merlin and denies having summoned him.
• Siduri and Li Ye/Merlin: Siduri acts as a guide and intermediary, showing politeness and elegance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Gilgamesh, the oldest Heroic Spirit, reveals his immense power and treasure hoard, which contains all human wisdom.
• Gilgamesh challenges Li Ye, questioning his worth and ability to stand before him.
• Merlin arrives, revealing he's been searching for Li Ye and believes Li Ye's growth can aid their cause.
• Gilgamesh agrees to utilize Li Ye's power but demands he prove himself.
• Gilgamesh summons the Holy Lance Rhongomyniad to challenge Li Ye.

Character Developments

• Li Ye recognizes the gap between him and Gilgamesh but remains composed.
• Merlin shows his loyalty to Li Ye and belief in his abilities.
• Gilgamesh displays his disdain for Li Ye but also his willingness to use him if he proves worthy.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for recognition.
• The value of one's worth and the need to prove oneself.
• The potential for growth and improvement.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Gilgamesh: Gilgamesh challenges Li Ye, questioning his worth, while Li Ye remains composed and accepts the challenge.
• Li Ye and Merlin: Merlin shows his support for Li Ye, believing in his abilities and his potential growth.
• Gilgamesh and Merlin: Gilgamesh is indifferent to Merlin, acknowledging his presence but not engaging with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye summons the Holy Lance Rhongomyniad, which is in a dormant state due to the Lion King's adjustment.
• Gilgamesh attempts to bombard Li Ye with magic from his King's Treasury, but Li Ye deflects the attacks using Rhongomyniad.
• Gilgamesh and Li Ye engage in a brief melee combat, with Li Ye assessing Gilgamesh's power.
• Gilgamesh unleashes a saturation attack from the King's Treasury, forcing Li Ye to use Thunderclap Flash to evade.
• The battle ends, and Gilgamesh orders Li Ye and Merlin to accompany him to Kusaa the next day.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his proficiency in handling armaments and his experience with the Ruyi Jingu Bang, allowing him to wield Rhongomyniad effectively.
• Gilgamesh showcases his overwhelming power and control, using the King's Treasury to launch precise saturation attacks.
• Merlin's role is primarily supportive, observing the battle and later teasing Li Ye.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Gilgamesh's omnipotence and Li Ye's struggle against it.
• Adaptation: Li Ye's ability to adapt to new weapons and situations.
• Judgment: Gilgamesh's assessment of Li Ye's capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Gilgamesh engage in a tense, powerful exchange, with Gilgamesh initially underestimating Li Ye.
• Merlin observes the battle, later interacting with Li Ye in a friendly, teasing manner.
• Gilgamesh orders Li Ye and Merlin around, showing his authority and lack of respect for Li Ye's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Merlin and Li Ye are expelled from the Divine Tower by Gilgamesh after a brief meeting.
• Li Ye interrogates Merlin, who confesses three unknown secrets.
• Li Ye drives Gilgamesh in a carriage to Kusaa, the capital city of the Goddess Ishtar.
• Gilgamesh tasks Li Ye with finding the high priestess, Inanna, in Kusaa.

Character Developments

• Merlin: Shows reluctance to reveal his secrets but eventually confesses three unknown facts.
• Li Ye: Struggles with his identity and purpose, seeking clarity from Gilgamesh.
• Gilgamesh: Recognizes Li Ye as human after interacting with him, tasks Li Ye with finding Inanna.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-recognition: Li Ye grapples with his identity and purpose, while Gilgamesh encourages him to recognize himself.
• Survival and willpower: Gilgamesh emphasizes the importance of survival and praises Li Ye's willpower.
• Trust and secrets: Merlin is hesitant to trust Li Ye fully, keeping secrets that Li Ye tries to uncover.

Character Interactions

• Merlin and Li Ye: Merlin is interrogated by Li Ye, who tries to uncover his secrets.
• Gilgamesh and Li Ye: Gilgamesh and Li Ye have a candid conversation about Li Ye's identity and purpose, leading to Gilgamesh's approval of Li Ye's will to live.
• Gilgamesh and the guards: Gilgamesh is recognized and respected by the guards at Kusaa's gate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye infiltrates the High Priestess's residence to observe a ritual.
• He witnesses the High Priestess summoning the Goddess Ishtar using a girl named Rin Tohsaka as a vessel.
• Li Ye accidentally establishes a connection with Rin Tohsaka, causing the Underworld Goddess Ereshkigal to also manifest through Rin's body.
• Ereshkigal's presence brings an overwhelming aura of death over Uruk.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his stealth and combat skills by incapacitating a guard and infiltrating the residence.
• He shows curiosity and caution when observing the ritual and interacting with the divine entities.
• Rin Tohsaka is revealed to be a vessel for both Ishtar and Ereshkigal, displaying no initial reaction to her naked state or the divine entities within her.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine entities and their connection to the Root.
• The consequences of meddling with divine forces, as seen through the unintended summoning of Ereshkigal.
• The theme of death and its presence in the world, emphasized by Ereshkigal's manifestation.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye observes the High Priestess and her followers performing the ritual without interacting with them.
• He accidentally establishes a connection with Rin Tohsaka, leading to Ereshkigal's manifestation.
• Li Ye attempts to communicate with Ereshkigal, trying to halt her actions, but she initially ignores him.
• Ereshkigal notices Li Ye and reacts with embarrassment upon realizing her state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ishtar, the goddess, manifests in Rin Tohsaka's body, influenced by her host's personality.
• Ishtar initially reacts shyly and aggressively when she realizes she's in a human body, using Jewel Magecraft to attack Li Ye.
• Li Ye easily blocks her attacks and throws her out of the building. Ishtar then summons her Heavenly Ark - Maana.
• Ishtar threatens to punish Li Ye for his perceived disrespect, planning to use Jewel Magecraft again.

Character Developments

• Ishtar: Initially shy and aggressive, she displays a strong sense of pride and a desire to assert her divine authority.
• Li Ye: Shows remarkable physical prowess and calm under pressure, even when facing a goddess.

Significant Themes

• The influence of a host's personality on a possessing entity (Ishtar's shyness and aggression).
• Divine authority and the relationship between gods and humans (Ishtar's desire to teach Li Ye a lesson).
• The power of Jewel Magecraft, which Ishtar uses extensively.

Character Interactions

• Ishtar and Li Ye: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Ishtar trying to assert her divine authority and Li Ye remaining calm and composed.
• Ishtar and the head priestess: Although not directly interacting, the head priestess's actions (invoking Ereshkigal) indirectly lead to Ishtar's manifestation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ishtar, a goddess, attacks Li Ye with a rain of gemstones, each containing A-rank magic power.
• Li Ye uses the Holy Lance to counterattack with a Mana Burst, but Ishtar dodges it.
• Li Ye decides to run and evade Ishtar's attacks, realizing that Ishtar's gem supply is limited.
• After three minutes, Ishtar runs out of gems, and Li Ye closes the distance, engaging in close-quarters combat.
• Li Ye punches Ishtar, knocking her down, and they begin to wrestle.

Character Developments

• Ishtar is revealed to be a powerful goddess with immense magic power and physical strength, capable of wrestling with Li Ye.
• Li Ye demonstrates his strategic thinking by waiting for Ishtar to run out of gems before engaging in close combat.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between gods and humans are explored, with Ishtar's immense power contrasting Li Ye's strategic cunning.
• The theme of adaptability is shown as Li Ye changes his tactics to counter Ishtar's attacks.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ishtar engage in a physical struggle, showcasing their respective strengths and skills.
• Li Ye's strategic thinking allows him to gain the upper hand in the fight, despite Ishtar's superior power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye and Ishtar engage in a physical battle, with Li Ye holding a slight advantage.
• Li Ye attempts to reason with Ishtar, grabbing her hand and asking for a truce.
• Ishtar finds Li Ye's lack of awe towards a god intriguing and senses something strange about him.
• Li Ye surrenders, but Ishtar demands he lick her feet as penance. Li Ye complies, startling Ishtar, who flees in her Heavenly Ark - Maana.
• Li Ye is left to clean up the aftermath, finding all Citizens of Uruk unconscious due to Ereshkigal's influence.
• Li Ye finds Gilgamesh carving a clay tablet, which he recognizes as the Tablet of Destiny.

Character Developments

• Li Ye demonstrates his combat prowess against Ishtar and shows willingness to compromise and surrender when necessary.
• Ishtar is intrigued by Li Ye's lack of reverence and the strangeness she senses in him. She is playful and mischievous, but also vengeful.
• Gilgamesh is focused on carving the Tablet of Destiny, seemingly unaware of the commotion caused by Li Ye and Ishtar's battle.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between gods and humans, with Li Ye challenging the traditional reverence expected of humans towards gods.
• The consequences of defying divine authority, as seen in Ishtar's demand for penance and her threat of future retribution.
• The importance of compromise and surrender in avoiding unnecessary conflict, as demonstrated by Li Ye.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Ishtar's interaction is marked by tension, intrigue, and a power struggle, ultimately ending in a stalemate.
• Li Ye and Gilgamesh's interaction is brief, with Li Ye finding Gilgamesh engrossed in carving the Tablet of Destiny, seemingly oblivious to the recent events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ye and Gilgamesh return to Uruk to find the city's inhabitants unconscious due to Ereshkigal's authority.
• Gilgamesh decides to send soldiers to take over Uruk and plans to perform a Heroic Spirit Summoning.
• Gilgamesh summons Heroic Spirits using his immense power and command.

Character Developments

• Gilgamesh demonstrates his immense power and authority as the King who rules the world.
• Li Ye gains insight into Gilgamesh's true strength and understands the peak he needs to surpass.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between gods and humans, and the need for human allies (Heroic Spirits) to face divine threats.
• The burden of leadership and the importance of making timely decisions, as shown by Gilgamesh finally deciding to summon Heroic Spirits.

Character Interactions

• Li Ye and Gilgamesh work together to address the situation in Uruk, with Gilgamesh taking charge and Li Ye providing information and assistance.
• Merlin, who had been hiding in the Divine Tower, reveals himself and offers to help with the Heroic Spirit Summoning, showing his cunning and adaptability.

• Gilgamesh successfully summons seven Servants from different eras to aid him: Amakusa Shirou (Ruler), Tomoe Gozen (Archer), Leonidas I (Lancer), Fuuma Kotarou (Assassin), Ushiwakamaru (Rider), Ibaraki Douji (Berserker), and Musashibou Benkei (Lancer).
• Li Ye recognizes these Servants and wonders why there are two Lancers instead of a Magus, and why Merlin, who is present, wasn't summoned.
• Merlin hints to Li Ye that he can help him summon a Servant, which Li Ye considers trying as it seems free and he has the magic power to support it.
• Li Ye thinks about his own Fate and whether anyone would answer his call, recalling Mordred's confession.