Sir, Times Have Changed

While other Masters are frantically conserving their strength, you, on the other hand, directly announce your identity.

"Don't cause trouble. Fight honorably and announce your name. That's what heroes do."

However, RIDER was not buying it at all. With a flick of his finger, he sent Waver sprawling to the ground.

She glanced around and shouted, "SABER, LANCER, and all my strangers!"

"I have a question for you: Would you be willing to submit to me and hand over the Holy Grail? If so, I will treat you as friends and share the joy of conquering the world with you!"

"..."

The world fell silent.

No one expected that they would hear such a clownish statement.

Those who came in response to the call all harbored regrets.

They all had reasons why they had to fight.

Giving the Holy Grail to someone else? That's not something that could have happened in the first place.

Saber directly refused the King of Conquest's offer.

"Ah, what a pity. Young man over there, your whole body is burning up. Would you like to join my ranks?" Conqueror asked Hongyan.

"I admire your magnanimity, but please allow me to refuse." Hongyan's expression remained unchanged.

Despite being rejected repeatedly, RIDER was somewhat disappointed.

But it's also understandable.

All those present are heroes with their own legends. If one were to simply join his ranks, it would raise doubts about the latter's character.

"Hey LANCER, I see your gun's cracked. How about I get you a new one?"

RIDER was still a little unwilling to give up and shouted at LANCER.

"No need."

After composing himself, LANCER refused outright.

He's just missing one Noble Phantasm; the Yellow Rose is just as useful to him.

"LANCER, step down."

Suddenly, a calm voice rang out.

LANCER's pupils contracted, then he lowered his head. "Yes..."

He knew that today's battle had completely humiliated the monarch.

"That voice!"

Waver's expression changed drastically, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Really? It's you."

"I was wondering what had gotten into you that you stole my relic. I never imagined you were planning to participate in the Holy Grail War yourself, Waver Velvet."

A figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

"Instructor Kischur Zelretch..."

Waver looked at the blond figure and instinctively felt fear.

"Hehe, tonight is really interesting." Ling Yuan suddenly laughed.

"Director Ken, won't you be disheartened by what you're doing?"

Kischur Zelretch glanced at LANCER, who had turned his head away, and looked at Ling Yuan, saying, "Unknown Master, I don't remember us knowing each other."

"We met today, Director Ken."

Kischur Zelretch: "..."

"Hey bro, I was fine before. What's that technique you used to fuse with a Servant?" RIDER asked.

"That's called [Human-Deity Fusion], which allows the Master to temporarily gain the Servant's full power."

"Including Noble Phantasm?"

"Including Noble Phantasm." Ling Yuan nodded.

"It's incredible that such a skill exists in the world." RIDER stroked his chin.

He then said something that made everyone present think he was crazy.

"Can you teach me?"

However, what shocked them even more was...

"Sure, as long as you're willing to learn," Ling Yuan said with a smile.

The other party agreed!

"Haha, thanks, bro. Just tell me what kind of reward you want." RIDER laughed loudly.

If you acquire this skill, you won't have to worry about your Master's safety at all.

This also saves him from having to be distracted by protecting Waver during battle.

"Payment? Hmm, I've got it. How about a match with my friend?"

"Huh? Is this considered payment?" RIDER asked, puzzled.

"Go all out, let me see your true strength."

"It's not a wise choice to reveal your full strength to others."

"Then, how about adding one more condition: you can regain your physical form without the Holy Grail?"

"???"

"You can actually do something like this?" RIDER exclaimed in shock.

"It all depends on whether you dare to do it," Ling Yuan said with a smile.

Chapter 194 My Lord, Times Have Changed

"Whatever makes you happy."

Welt didn't know what to say to Ling Yuan.

Undeniably, he was also very interested.

Welt chuckled softly.

Turning around and looking directly at Iskandar, his voice rang out. "I, Welt Yang, the King of Conquest of the distant past, challenge you!"

"Haha, interesting, interesting. In that case, I accept!"

"Hey, RIDER."

"Others have already issued challenges, so backing down isn't my style," Iskandar laughed.

He stared intently at Welt.

"I see the qualities of a leader in you; you must be a powerful figure in your own right, right?"

"As expected of the King of Conquest, the Anti-Entropy Leader... Welt, please guide me."

He took off his glasses, revealing a glint of scarlet light in his pupils!

"Come on! Let me provide a more suitable battlefield! Hahahaha!"

RIDER laughed loudly.

Immediately afterwards, an unknown hot wind eroded the present world, followed by upheaval.

In the strange phenomena that occurred that night, distance and location lost their meaning.

A dry, howling wind carrying hot sand obscured everyone's view.

"What, what is this?!"

The source of the sound was Waver.

The scene before them shocked everyone.

The world has changed...

"It's actually... Inherent Barrier?!" Kischur Zelretch exclaimed in shock.

Even he, Magus specializing in color, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Inherent Barrier is a type of magic that materializes one's own mental landscape. It is considered the closest magic to real magic, and very few Magus in the world are capable of using it.

Clearly, this kind of grand magic is beyond the reach of even Kischur Zelretch, one of the twelve monarchs of the Clock Tower.

LANCER quickly moved in front of Kischur Zelretch, protecting Kischur Zelretch with his gun.

The scorching sun beats down on the earth, the clear blue sky stretches to the horizon, blurred by sand and gravel.

There were no obstructions in sight.

The transformation of night into day and desert in an instant was not some kind of magic teleportation, but rather something akin to a phantom.

Ling Yuan glanced at the sun in the sky.

The intense light emanated from the skin; it was like an illusion, yet it felt incredibly real.

"It's very similar to [Dimensional Battlefield]."

Welt glanced around at the desolate desert and was clearly not too shocked.

"Kevin, do you think it's feasible to bring the Finality into the [Dimensional Battlefield]?"

Kevin paused, then his eyes lit up. "Worth a try!"

While everyone was in shock, Iskandar raised his arms and shouted.

"This is the land our army once traversed. The warriors who shared joys and sorrows with us have this scenery firmly imprinted in their hearts."

"Behold, my unparalleled army!"

As Iskandar finished speaking, warriors emerged from the dust and stood behind Iskandar.

Looking around, it was a dark, dense mass.

A rough estimate puts it at least in the tens of thousands.

Filled with pride and arrogance, the King of Conquest stood before the cavalry and raised his arms, shouting, "Even if their bodies are destroyed, their spirits are still summoned. They are my loyal warriors from legend."

"My eternal friends who answered my call across time and space, and their friendship, are my greatest treasure!"

"This is my path to kingship! Iskandar's strongest Noble Phantasm — 'Army of the King'!!"

The last sentence was almost shouted out, filled with boundless pride.

Saber stared blankly at the warriors behind RIDER, their faces resolute and smiles playing on their lips.

As a queen who had just ended a rebellion, these scenes pierced her heart...

Even after death, she would still follow without hesitation; she too wanted to be such a king...

"RIDER..."

Diarmuid looked dazed.

If he had met such a monarch back then, would the outcome have been different...?

"You've really impressed me, RIDER."

"This is my Noble Phantasm, my true trump card. After witnessing such an army, do you still want to continue fighting, young man?" RIDER asked Welt.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Welt.

What choice will he make?

"I have clearly seen the greatness of the King of Conquest, but I will not run away from this battle."

"It is an honor for me to have the chance to fight against the legendary you."

Welt bowed, expressing his heartfelt respect.

"Oh? Faced with something so large?"

"King of Conquest, although you do have more people, times are changing." Welt chuckled.