Chapter 488

Enkidu is missing?

Ritsuka and Mash blinked.

A skilled Magecraft can immediately recognize this as an extremely sophisticated illusion.

Although the girls were battle-hardened warriors, they knew very little about Magecraft.

"Hahaha! Wow, everything went very smoothly, very smoothly!"

Merlin, the instigator, laughed gleefully.

"As expected, they have no resistance to mental attacks. Although it's a bit remorseful to deceive innocent children, let's put that aside for now."

This is all so that we can survive.

Even if it's ungentlemanly behavior, people will forgive it if you do it a little bit.

After all, the opponent was Enkidu, the mediator of the "Three Goddess Alliance" and a traitor in the eyes of all the people of Uruk.

Seeing the girls' surprised expressions, Merlin continued to explain.

"That boy... no, girl? Either way, the number of warriors he killed is truly countless."

Because that boy who commands the Magical Beast is none other than a direct subordinate placed in this era by the King of Magecraft!

Ritsuka Fujimaru asked in surprise, "Enkidu the King of Magecraft... Is that really him!?"

Merlin nodded and said, "Yes. He used that name to destroy many fortresses and armies."

Although the people of Uruk believed him to be an imposter, unfortunately, his fighting prowess was unmistakably that of the real Enkidu.

Moreover, Enkidu's remains, which were originally placed in the Underworld, were also...

Be careful, though it looks beautiful, it's a weapon for slaughtering humans.

Because he has reverted to the cruel weapon he was before he met King Gilgamesh! Guwaaa!

Suddenly, Merlin let out a mournful cry midway through the conversation, and was sent flying.

The girls looked closely and saw that what had knocked him away was a high-speed spinning white cannonball.

"... Fou!?"

"Foufoufou! Merlin deserves to die, oufou!"

Merlin, who had fallen to the ground, covered his swollen cheek. "What are you doing, you beast!"

You've even forgotten the kindness I showed you over the years, you bastard, you bastard!

"Fu, Fu-woo!"

"Damn it, I should never have adopted a beast like you!"

Cait Sith! You fearsome cat of calamity! How many paw-loving lovers have you bewitched with your adorable appearance!

Just because I'm cute, I get the adoration of wealthy women, making all my hard work seem like a waste!

Don't you feel ashamed of me, who has to use every trick in the book to fool people?!

"Fou! Fuff!"

"... a battle against someone at the same level as Fou!"

Mash was dumbfounded.

At that moment, a girl dressed in a black robe walked over and stared at the Flower Magus with the eyes of someone looking at trash.

"Merlin, please do this strange behavior and disgraceful act alone in the middle of the night."

"Plum, Merlin...!?"

Dr. Roman was in 3D vision, suddenly screamed.

"Wait! You just called him Merlin!?"

"Ugh... the doctor's gone into his slightly nauseatingly high-spirited, shut-in mode again..."

Ritsuka Fujimaru took a half-step back with a subtle expression, hiding behind Mash.

"The situation was so astonishing that I was stunned in front of the screen. Now, having finally regained my composure, I shouted at the top of my lungs, 'Wait!'"

Roman shouted, "Merlin!? You're that Merlin!?"

The Grand Magic of Island of Britain, a hybrid of succubus and human, one of the world's most outstanding King breeders and top-tier good-for-nothings!

Is Merlin really there!? And as Servant at that!

That Grand Order Magus who absolutely cannot die unless it's the end of the world!?

"Hahaha! Thanks for the expected introduction, such an easy-going reaction! Romani Roman!"

The Magecraft in the long robe said proudly, "That's right, I am Merlin from Grand Caster, the Magecraft among Magecraft!"

However, I only have the qualifications for the Grand.

My Spirit Origin is still ordinary, so for now I'm just a caster.

Dr. Roman vehemently denied it. "This is impossible! How could Merlin possibly become Heroic Spirit!"

Although it looks exactly like him, you liar, fake Merlin! If you're the real deal, then reveal your true form!

"Fu, Fu-woo!"

Dr. Roman said, "Ritsuka! Mash! Don't be fooled by this man either, okay?"

The real Merlin should still be alive; it's impossible for him to be summoned as Servant.

While it is indeed possible for someone like Scáthach to be summoned due to some unusual circumstance...

But ultimately, that man was completely useless in combat!

All Magecraft with Grand rank possess exceptional Clairvoyance, but Merlin's eyes could only peer over the entire surface of the earth from the Tower of Avalon.

In modern terms, it means having the ability to freely browse the entire internet.

"Hmm, now that you mention it, it doesn't seem cool enough..."

Ritsuka Fujimaru on her hand.

"Hey, Merlin."

The girl in black robes walked over and interrupted everyone's conversation.

"I'm sorry, Ana."

We can talk later. I'm doing my best to prove my innocence to Chaldea...

Beneath the black hood, a girl's extremely dissatisfied face appeared as she stared at Merlin and spoke.

Shirou hasn't returned.

"... Huh?"

Merlin was stunned.

The next instant, a terrifying pillar of light, seemingly reaching straight into the sky, rose from the depths of the cedar forest two kilometers away.

"Fool... Even if you kill Kitabliel, you're still just an outdated model (human) from the past."

They had a clear chance to run away with their tails between their legs, but they didn't seize it.

Since that's how it is, I'll grant your wish and crush you like an insect right here!

Enkidu sneered and engaged in a fierce firefight with the boy who had stayed behind alone.

On one side, swords, spears, halberds, and chains surged from the ground; on the other side, Infinite Swords fell from the sky.

Merlin's "illusion" naturally included the two Chaldea members, as well as Ana and Shirou.

Normally, Shirou should have been forcibly taken away from the forest along with the others.

However, as another disciple of Merlin (Lady Avalon), Shirou is the person in the world who has suffered the most from "illusion magic".

This is precisely why they gained a resistance to "illusion" far exceeding that of ordinary people.

He bypassed Merlin's "illusion" and remained in the forest to continue fighting Enkidu and gather more information about him.

You're quite adept at using "the Wisdom of the People."

It's hard to imagine... that was a fake Enkidu.

Although they were initially suppressed by me, they quickly discovered that the Projection weapons had the problem of speed but lacked firepower, and found a way to counter them.

Shirou was quickly thinking as he dealt with the enemy's attacks.

Who exactly are you?

Enkidu was the first to lose his patience.

He launched a saturation attack while loudly questioning the attackers.

"Why can you fight like I did with Gilgamesh!?"

"Does she think she's the only one who's special?"

Shirou curled the corners of his lips in a provocative manner.

"Tsk...!"

The killing intent in Enkidu's eyes intensified.

Then, at his feet, the trees grew rapidly, as if a camera had been set to shutter speed.

Countless golden chains coiled and slowly formed a huge machine on the ground, pointing directly at Shirou stood on the tree trunk.

Like "the Gate of Babylon," "the Wisdom of the People" also has a second stage of usage.

This weapon, forged from the Chains of Heaven and seemingly growing from the earth, is a testament to Enkidu's seriousness.

"Huh? Didn't you just say you'd crush me like an insect? Why are you getting serious now?"

Enkidu narrowed his eyes in disgust at Shirou's further provocation.

Why should I take this seriously? Of course, it's to make you understand the performance gap between us!

Enkidu's "project" is finally complete.

Shirou had seen the weapon that was created by fusing minerals, plants, and the Chains of Heaven.

That was something I saw on the walls of the northern fortress when Gilgamesh entrusted me with the task of eliminating the Magical Beast commander.

It was neither a sword nor a gun.

That was the crossbow used to load the King of Heroes's treasure, the King's Cannon (melammu dingir).

"The Wisdom of the People".

Enkidu's Noble Phantasm has the unique property of remaining "updated" after being summoned.

Drawing upon the memories of the planet, the ability to create all things from the earth.

That is simply a history that imitates Human Order, so the amount of information will accumulate to be thicker, higher, and deeper over time.

The longer Enkidu is connected to the times, the more civilizations can be reproduced.

If he were summoned to the modern era as Servant, he could recreate the most advanced weapons developed in human science.

The weapons recreated by the "Wisdom of the People" will be enhanced using Enkidu as a base.

The machine gun he recreated can fire Magic Bullet that destroy enemy Spirit Origin.

The fighter jets he recreates will also have enhanced effects that allow them to engage in close combat with ordinary flying dragons.

Of course, to recreate treasures like Vimana from Gilgamesh's "King's Treasury," a collection that specifically gathers the limits of human ability, one would need to be summoned to the distant future, to an era considered the pinnacle of Human Order, or to an era ruled by gods who have crossed the stars.

To recreate the body of the alien Machine God or the "essence" of the Holy Sword of the Stars, one would need equivalent treasures from Gilgamesh or the world itself as materials.

Nevertheless, the Wisdom of the People can still be compared to the Gate of Babylon.

The reason lies in the fact that every item Enkidu molded from clay was Human Order creation, freed from divine control—meaning it could be "mass-produced" using the earth as its material.

Now he has voluntarily abandoned "mass production" and instead focused his resources on one point.

Enkidu gently stroked the giant crossbow he had conceived.