The loudly recited incantation ended, and in the briefest instant, a dense, pure energy of light formed into a white sphere that shone as brilliantly as the sun.
The white light released by the sphere did not form a pillar reaching into the heavens, yet its slowly blossoming radiance felt dreamlike and illusory.
Under the illumination of that holy white light, Mash and Kiyohime were astonished to discover that the energy within their bodies had doubled! (All allied units' attack power increased by 100%!)
On the other side, when Black Saber came into contact with the holy white light, the massive black greatsword wrapped in magical energy in her hand instantly shrank by half, as if it had been compressed. Not only that, she was shocked to discover that the energy and attributes within her had been weakened by more than half! (Enemy attack power reduced by 50%)
"Bastard! Damn heretical witchcraft, damn it!!!" Once she understood the reason, Black Saber turned her blade and aimed Excalibur at the white sphere in the sky.
Su Mo was stunned by the sight. He had never expected that, for his first Noble Phantasm to maintain its effect, he would have to prevent the light sphere from being destroyed. Otherwise, the buffs they had gained and the reduction to the enemy's attack and defense would all disappear!
"Kiyohime, take Saber down while you can!" Gritting his teeth, Su Mo gave Kiyohime the order.
Before Kiyohime could nod and accept the command, a blue-haired man with earrings and a bare upper body appeared!
"Nice work, Master. Leave the rest to me!"
After smashing Red A's head apart with a single strike and turning him into particles of magical energy, Dog Brother did not pause. He turned and rushed toward the Great Hollow where Su Mo and the others were.
After Dog Brother arrived, his attributes were greatly enhanced by the white sphere in the sky. He immediately consumed a massive amount of Su Mo's magical energy to unleash his Noble Phantasm. Fortunately, Mash desperately held him back, or Su Mo would definitely have stewed him on the spot!
"Wicker Man! (Prison of Flames That Burns All to Ashes!)"
The giant made of thorny vines that burst from beneath Black Saber's feet instantly seized the heavily weakened Black Saber, who had been unable to dodge, then forcibly stuffed her into the prison in its abdomen and shut it tight!
In an instant, blazing flames erupted across the thorn giant's body. A massive pillar of fire then shot into the sky, pierced through the rock walls of the Great Hollow, and surged toward the skies above Fuyuki City like a nuclear explosion!
"So that was it... Even in the end, was I still alone?"
Gravely wounded by Dog Brother's Noble Phantasm, Black Saber lay on the ground with only half her body remaining. The brutal golden light in her eyes had dimmed as she looked toward Mash.
"Servant who bears a shield, can you tell me your name?"
"...Mash. Kirei."
After hesitating for a moment, Mash gave Saber her name.
"Mash, is it? Excellent defense. Although your Noble Phantasm was not fully deployed, the fact that you could block mine proves that you are qualified. In the name of the King of Britain, I declare that I acknowledge your right to wield that shield!"
"Wait, do you know the True Name of the Heroic Spirit fused with me?" Mash stepped forward to ask, but Black Saber merely smiled gently at her.
"Use it well to protect your companions. Never become like me—no matter how fate changes, still ending up alone, meeting the same final end."
Like an elder teaching a junior, her words made Su Mo frown as he silently thought, Was it because she was about to disappear, so the black mud inside her had diminished as well? It feels like her ahoge has grown back.
"Hey, what do you mean by that? What exactly do you know?" Dog Brother seemed unable to accept Black Saber casually making a string of baffling, profound remarks before departing so coolly, and immediately pressed her for answers.
"One day, you will know as well, Child of Light of Ireland. The war surrounding the Holy Grail has only just begun..."
Leaving behind only those words, Black Saber turned into countless particles of light and vanished before everyone. Thus, the war in Fuyuki City officially came to an end!
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