Chapter 525
Why doesn't he show the slightest sign of fatigue?
Shirou Amamiya's attacks are becoming increasingly fierce, while I... with planetary support, am constantly retreating!
"..."
Kingu devoted more of his power to "perception".
Then, he realized the truth behind Shirou's inexhaustible vitality and ever-growing fighting prowess.
"The Goddess of Creation's Protection EX) ".
"..."
Kingu felt a wave of suffocation and dizziness.
Even though he received support from Gaia and the Holy Grail, he still couldn't get support from his mother.
Shirou, despite being just a human, obtained what he desired most.
Why...
Why...
Why...!!!
The earth's rumble transformed into a roar.
As if to rid himself of all troubles, Kingu drew more and more magic from the earth.
"You're the one who betrayed your mother, so why do you have her favor?!"
As if in despair, Kingu swung his right arm, which held most of his strength.
A katana, sharper than any holy or demonic sword, pierced Shirou's chest.
However, this attack significantly weakened Kingu's overall defensive capabilities.
Shirou didn't let this opportunity slip by.
The red-haired boy tilted his body and caught Kingu's hand chop head-on with his left arm and shoulder.
At the same time, disregarding his own injuries, he took a step forward.
The pseudo-holy sword in his hand vanished, replaced by his long-lost beloved sword—the jet-black Excalibur.
It's been such a long time!
The last time I was forced to use her was Gilgamesh?
With that thought in mind, Shirou swiftly swung down the Reversed Holy Sword in his hand.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!"
As Shirou predicted, he successfully exploited Kingu's weakness.
Even so, Kingu managed to avoid the greatest damage, but the full-force slash still grazed his shoulder and body.
"Excalibur Overload: Aroundight Overload!"
"Well...!?!?"
This is a sword technique that Shirou obtained (stolen) through the Projection of Arondight.
Although the precision of the technique cannot compare to that of the original (Lancelot), it can achieve at least 90% of the effect.
The effect is simple and obvious.
This is a Noble Phantasm that concentrates holy sword-level magical power into a single strike, rather than releasing it as a massive torrent of magical energy, but rather unleashing it only when it severs its target; it is rich in sword techniques.
A vast amount of magical power overflowed from the cut surface, and the cyan light resembled lake water.
The lake's light shattered Kingu Gu's proud defenses, and the green-haired youth coughed up a large amount of blood as he fell backward.
Shirou silently watched the green-haired youth fall to the ground.
This was undoubtedly the first serious injury in Kingu's life.
He was in a very sorry state, struggling to get up but falling down again and again.
The injuries Kingu sustained were not severe enough to prevent him from standing up.
With the combined support of Gaia and the Holy Grail, he was virtually impossible to kill (or destroy) unless instantly killed by Light Cannon.
This might be some kind of childlike stress response.
The immense sense of defeat shattered his spirit, causing him to lose the courage to get back up.
"... It's over, it's a draw."
Shirou glanced at his shoulder, which had been ripped open with a gaping, bloody hole, and said casually.
"A draw?... Are you kidding me! Are you pitying me?!"
Kingu glared angrily at the boy who looked down at him, gritting his teeth.
"No, it's impossible... I actually lost to a human like you..."
I am the strongest weapon of this era... that's right!
I clearly have to do this for my mother... I bear the burden of my mother's expectations!
"... Shirou, I'm here to treat you."
At that moment, Siduri ran over.
Shirou frowned and said, "Didn't I tell you to hide in the shadows? Never mind... I'll leave it to you, Miss Siduri."
Although she was just a mortal, she received healing artifacts from Gilgamesh.
Siduri skillfully bandaged Shirou's wound, then turned to Kingu.
"...!"
Kingu retreated on all fours as if he had seen something terrifying.
"Please don't run around, Enkidu... I'll heal your injuries."
"Huh? What are you saying!"
Kingu's eyes widened.
"I am Kingu... the firstborn son of Goddess Tiamat! Not Enkidu as you know me!"
"... You just saved the humans that Lahmu was killing. Enkidu would have done the same."
Siduri spoke earnestly, taking steps closer to Kingu.
"I told you not to come near me again!"
Kingu pushed Siduri away, which displeased the latter.
That was an expression that made even Gilgamesh and Ishtar's hearts sink.
Siduri said coldly, "Shirou, please help me restrain the disobedient Enkidu."
"Ah, okay." Shirou nodded obediently.
A heart-wrenching scream echoed across the square.
"Wait! You two! Stop! Let me go! I won't accept your treatment!!"
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"Mmm..."
Kingu bit his lip, a look of humiliation on his face.
"Very good, that's it... Shirou, thank you, you can release Enkidu now."
Siduri put away her healing attire with a satisfied expression, Shirou got up from Kingu's back upon seeing this.
"Why... why do something so unnecessary?"
Kingu remained prone on the ground. "I clearly had no reason to accept your treatment..."
Siduri paused, then looked at him calmly and said, "You are a soul born from Enkidu's remains."
I'm just the tavern's daughter; I don't understand those profound philosophical propositions...
I don't understand the essence of humanity or the essence of the soul, so let me presume to consider you the reincarnation of Enkidu.
Enkidu my... no, you are a friend of all Uruk people.
You gave life to the lonely king, leading him on the path to becoming a great and wise ruler.
None of us will fail to regret your death, and none of us will forget it.
Therefore, I will no longer stand by and watch Enkidu get hurt in front of me.
I don't want to experience that sadness again.
"!!!"
Kingu became even more agitated. "I already said! I didn't...!"
I am your enemy! I am a being created by Goddess Tiamat!
It's not your Enkidu...! It's just... just a doll with a different heart inside...!
"Even if what you said is true... you are not Enkidu, but someone else using his body."
However, even so... Oh, let me put it another way.
Siduri smiled mischievously, "If the King were here..."
He'll definitely be furious and scold you like this.
"Can't you understand human language unless you explain it clearly? You hopeless idiot! Even if our hearts are different, our souls are different!"
"Your body remains the only Chains of Heaven on this earth!"... So be it.
Kingu was overwhelmed by Siduri's imposing presence, his mouth agape, unable to utter a word.
Shirou listened silently to the side, thinking that if Uruk held King of Heroes Imitation Contest, Gil might only get second place.
Siduri looked nostalgic. "Enkidu always insisted on being his only weapon."
If what he says is true, then I should take even more responsibility to take care of you.
After all, you are like the successor to the weapons that once protected Uruk.
After a long silence, Kingu narrowed his eyes. "You will regret this. One day I will destroy Uruk with my own hands."
"No, I won't regret it... and even if you threaten me, it won't work."
Siduri wrapped her arm around Shirou's and smiled, "No matter how many times you try to come back, Shirou will always stop you."
"... Gurgle!"
Kingu's face turned pale and then red.
Even though he himself didn't believe he could beat Shirou, it was still heartbreaking to hear it outright.
Just as Kingu was about to stubbornly retort,
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!"
"Ugh!"
Shirou suddenly knelt down on one knee.
Kingu: "...?"
"Shirou!"
Siduri quickly stepped forward and supported the boy's swaying body.
"What's wrong, Shirou?"
She noticed sweat beading on the boy's forehead and quickly wiped it away for him.
Suddenly, the voice of Goddess Tiamat echoed in my head... My body went numb, I couldn't move...
Kingu stared in astonishment, his mind involuntarily recalling the scene in the Blood Temple where Merlin was killed by the awakened Goddess Tiamat.