"Heracles... No wonder I felt fear and palpitations when I saw him before.
The Noble Phantasm, 'Twelve Labors'—what an absurd effect and ability. Against that legendary Great Hero, not only did one have to kill him twelve times, but one also couldn't use the same method each time."
Hearing Illya's revelation, Medea's expression became extremely grim.
As beings both originating from Greek Mythology, they knew full well just how formidable Heracles, that Great Hero, was.
Setting aside all other factors, his background and the traits embedded in his legends made him almost a natural nemesis to both Medea and Medusa.
Heroic Spirits were born from their legends and histories. And Heracles, who slaughtered monsters and villains in legends and myths as easily as killing chickens and dogs, was practically the natural enemy of Witches and female monsters.
"So what if he's Greece's Great Hero? No one can stop me from finding Teacher Yoru Machi!"
As Sakura spoke, she mobilized and compressed the magical energy in her body. Soon, a Magic Bullet gathered before her and shot explosively toward Irisviel and Illya.
Seeing Sakura's resolve, Medusa did not hesitate either. Riding Pegasus, she charged once more at the Greek Great Hero who naturally countered her.
Even if Rider's Reins could no longer harm Heracles, she could still fight him in close combat.
The effect of Rider's Reins was not merely that of a charging anti-army Noble Phantasm. While riding a Phantasmal Beast, all of Medusa's parameters rose by one rank.
With her innate ability, Monstrous Strength, and Pegasus's mobility, Medusa could suppress the current Heracles even in close-quarters combat!
Meanwhile, facing the compressed Magic Bullet Sakura had fired, Irisviel shielded Illya behind her and used her magecraft, Metal Form Manipulation.
"Shapeist Leben! (Remnants, I grant you life.)"
Irisviel's metal-form magecraft had