I Betrayed All of Humanity's Wishes (5K)

"Hateful!"

The Servant displayed their unique abilities, using shields, taking the hits head-on, or dodging to withstand this massive purge attack.

Only Karna was engulfed in flames. Taking advantage of Asterius broke away from the battle and fearlessly passed through the golden light, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, heading straight for the Greater Holy Grail.

But it obviously won't be that easy!

The evil dragon's "Hundred Heads" have no blind spots in terms of vision or perception. No matter where it attacks from or how fast it attacks, it will always be a frontal assault, so it can simply deal with it calmly.

With the Jiachi of the two "goddesses," the evil dragon connected to the Greater Holy Grail split into twenty heads, which opened their mouths, and complex True Magic circles appeared within them—

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The slender beam of light, as the head moved, sliced the space into countless pieces, leaving deep trenches in the dome and walls. The Chaldea members in the distance quickly moved away to avoid being affected.

Even with Karna's mobility, he couldn't dodge and was hit one after another. The flames on his body dissipated under the powerful energy, and only his Golden Armor protected him, but he was inevitably pushed back.

"Hold head high!!!"

Once Asterius recovered, he charged towards Ritsuka and the others under the control of the witches.

"Don't even think about it!"

Jeanne stood in front of the crowd, using her hands to raise the Holy Banner and block the giant battle axe from the Abyss. Jeanne, who had excellent strength and endurance, only lasted for three breaths before reaching her limit, her legs went weak and she knelt on the ground.

Fortunately, Mash arrived at that moment, leaped high into the air, and swung the end of her cross shield like a warhammer Asterius Warhammer on the head.

Bang!

The hard skull and the cross-shaped shield made a clanging sound of steel clashing. The Lightning Bolt -infused monster was stunned for a moment by the impact, and Jeanne quickly took the opportunity to dodge, letting the battle axe fall into the ground and sink deep into it.

Call out!

An arrow flew through the air and struck Asterius precisely in the left eye, splattering blood as a deafening roar erupted.

"Awooo!!!"

The mad bull's muscles bulged, unleashing boundless, Monstrous Strength as it swung its double axes wildly and unrestrainedly, as if it wanted to chop everything around it into pieces.

Mash stood with her shield in front of Jeanne, but the power released by the battle axe was beyond imagination, and it sent the Demi-Servant and Saintly Maiden flying together with their shields!

Asterius's one eye searched for his enemy in the crimson light, finally locking onto Atalanta, a distance he could cover in an instant. With a mighty stomp of his powerful legs, he charged straight toward the Huntress like a chariot through a sea of cracks.

"Atalanta, watch out!"

Ritsuka quickly reminded her, but the Huntress seemed not to hear her and continued to draw her bow and arrow.

Call out!

The magically conjured arrow tore through the air, and the emerald green light magnified instantly in Asterius's single eye. Knowing its power, the mad bull subconsciously tilted his head slightly and narrowed his intact right eye, intending to use his hard bones to withstand the attack and then rush towards Atalanta.

Although its vision was obstructed, it could tear the Huntress's fragile body apart in Flash Step!

But that Flash Step became an insurmountable chasm—

Clang!

A clear, sharp sword sound rang out, and a figure suddenly appeared behind Asterius. The longsword in his hand was gathered with Lightning Bolt and water vapor, and in the instant it was swung, it seemed as if a giant snake was biting its prey. The blade, as the sharpest fang, easily pierced through the monster's back.

——!

Asterius's body suddenly stiffened, continuing to lunge forward due to inertia, while Atalanta calmly turned to face him, and the white, burly figure flew past her eyes!

Thud...

Asterius slid across the ground for a long time before finally coming to a stop, with the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi still deeply embedded in his body.

"... Goodbye!"

Iori's eyes narrowed, and the power of lightning erupted from the blade, completely shattering Asterius's Spirit Core!

"Hold head high..."

The red light in his eyes faded, Asterius gave Iori one last look, without any resentment or anger, only peace and relief. The White Giant Beast's body slowly dissolved into particles of spiritual light and vanished into the void.

"Little Maverick... no matter what, at least we have one less enemy."

Ritsuka felt a pang of reluctance, but this did not affect her judgment. The battle would not end there. Compared to the fallen bull, the Evil Dragon Ladon was a hundred times more troublesome.

"Senior, look at the Holy Grail!"

"Um?"

Ritsuka followed Mash's gaze and saw Medea and Circe calmly begin to touch the Holy Grail after summoning Ladon on the platform. It seemed they were making final adjustments, and a luxurious and beautiful golden light was released from the core of the Holy Grail, growing brighter and brighter.

"If this drags on any longer, will the Greater Holy Grail be officially activated?"

"The core of the Greater Holy Grail is the Heaven's Feel, one of the 'Five Great Magics'."

Ciel, who had arrived unnoticed, suddenly spoke up, "Medea and Circe, as Mage of the Age of Gods, possessed skills and knowledge that far surpassed modern Magecraft. Their ability to create 'The Miracle' is not an exaggeration."

However, as they said, the environment and Magecraft foundation of the Age of Gods were completely different from the modern 'Great Source', and the concept of 'True Magic' had also changed significantly.

In the age of gods, they might have possessed the power to alter celestial phenomena and communicate with the divine, but in the modern era... the Five Great Magics are the strongest!

"You're a Berserker... are you saying they can't fully control the Heaven's Feel either?"

"Given enough time, they should be able to do it," Ciel said in a deep voice. "But we still have a chance!"

"Specific..."

"As long as you get me inside the Greater Holy Grail, I'm confident I can stop Medea!"

Ciel clutched her chest and assured them, "Because we [Einzbern] are the rightful inheritors of the Third Magic!"

Inside that Greater Holy Grail, there is actually a spiritual imprint left by our ancestors!

"Send you inside the Greater Holy Grail..."

Ritsuka's eyes flickered as she pondered seriously, "According to the original mythology, Ladon will not leave what it guards, which means its activity range is near the Greater Holy Grail. Given the size of this dragon, it's practically equivalent to staying in one the Unassailable..."

There's hope, Ruler!

"Here!" Jeanne responded quickly.

"For victory, use Command Spell on the Servant!"

"Yes, sir!"

Ritsuka gave the order decisively, and Jeanne did not hesitate either, immediately using a Command Spell.

"In the name of the Arbiter, Red Rider Isao, rush forth to protect this world, appear before me immediately!"

Buzz!

A green magical glow appeared in the magic circle, and a figure materialized—the great hero Achilles.

However, this fastest Servant looked rather disheveled at the moment, with many bruises on his face and body... Of course, his aura was still very strong!

"Command Spell... wait, what the hell are those?"

Achilles stared in shock at the Evil Dragon Ladon, and after a moment of stunned silence, he quickly realized that he recognized this famous monster from mythology.

"Why are even things like this appearing... and they keep coming!"

"Rider, I hope you can—"

"No need to say more. Although my Master is that priest, we happen to be on the same side as you now. We must defeat that dragon no matter what!"

Without needing to be told, Achilles immediately activated the [Comet Run, rushing towards the platform at a speed even faster than Karna's —he was too eager for this battle!

Previously, when fighting Yamata no Orochi, he was clearly a hero at the pinnacle of Servant, yet he couldn't be of any use, watching helplessly as others achieved great feats. Today, finally having the opportunity to challenge another evil dragon, Achilles, far from being nervous or hesitant, is incredibly excited!

"Hold head high!"

The Hundred-Headed Evil Dragon reacted immediately, splitting off twenty heads to aim at him as before, but it couldn't stop his agile movements!

Achilles and Karna drew closer and closer, forcing the evil dragon to use its head as a physical barrier. Its slender neck, like a venomous snake, seemed intent on devouring the two, resulting in repeated clashes between the steel.

Subsequently, the evil dragon split off twenty more heads to provide fire support, working together to almost completely seal off the entire underground space, which finally suppressed Karna and Achilles.

"That's about right... According to mythology, the reason why this type of magical beast never rests is not because it doesn't need to sleep, but because it keeps half of its head (eyes) awake at all times, while the other half sleeps to recover its energy."

Ritsuka took a deep breath. "In other words, its attention has its limits. As long as it gets involved enough, it can create blind spots!"

Ruler, please, use the Command Spell one more time... this time on the Assassin!

"Assassin?"

Jeanne was taken aback, but quickly understood Ritsuka's meaning. She nodded admiringly and then said solemnly, "Issue this order in the name of the Arbiter!"

The Crimson Assassin, whose true name is Semiramis, has reached the moment of judgment. Descend upon that Garden of Vanity!

Buzz!

A flash of red light indicates that one of the Command Spell has been removed.

Immediately afterwards, the underground workshop began to shake violently. Cracks appeared in the solid dome, and large and small pieces of rock fell down. But the main structure, as if drawn by a black hole, slowly cracked upwards, revealing the sky that had been shrouded in a huge shadow—

EX Anti-World Noble Phantasm: Hanging Gardens of Babylon!

"As expected! Although it was made with materials from the World of the Living, the labyrinth's strength decreased after Asterius's death, and the temple itself became unstable!"

Ritsuka was overjoyed. "Now! Attack with all your might!"

"Roar!!!"

Ladon seemed to be enraged, and the remaining dragon heads awoke at the same time, gathering dozens of EX-rank beam cannons comparable to Anti-Army Noble Phantasm and firing them at the fortress in the sky.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Amidst the surging waves of magical energy, all the Servant joined forces to launch an attack on the Evil Dragon Ladon!

Jeanne generously used her Command Spell to give all the Servant present a collective buff. Combined with Mash's "Guardian" power, the heroes' firepower and defense were visibly enhanced, and even the Evil Dragon Ladon was struggling to cope for a while.

Saintly Maiden led the way, clearing a path for Iori. With her extraordinary Magic Resistance and the Holy Banner that embodied countless faiths, she withstood the barrage of light cannons time and time again. Every step was difficult, but she was fearless.

Ciel was held in Iori's arms, the boy gazing at the Greater Holy Grail in the distance, while Ciel quietly watched him...

A moment later, the silver-haired, red-eyed Master raised his right hand:

"By Command Spell, bring me to the Greater Holy Grail, Berserker!"

Chapter 151: I Betrayed the Wishes of All Humanity (5K)

"Unite, like Mirror Water!"

As a ripple spread through the space, misty vapor rose from the Heavenly Cloud Sword, then fell to the ground, coating it with a smooth, mirror-like surface that reflected everything.

Ciel nestled quietly in Iori's arms, feeling the boy's warmth. She was already exhausted just maintaining her physical form and had no strength left to run. She could only entrust all her hopes to Iori.

The barrage of fire from the Hundred-Headed Evil Dragon was fierce and dense, and even Karna, clad in Golden Armor, could not force his way through. Only the combined attack of numerous Servant, along with the restraint from the Hanging Gardens, allowed this mythical beast to reveal a slight weakness.

Beams of light, vibrations, and the slightest changes in space were clearly visible in Iori's mind. His lightning-fast Shunpo left a series of afterimages in the void, and in the blink of an eye, he crossed the outer perimeter of the fire net.

Using Command Spell to teleport directly to the vicinity of the Greater Holy Grail... that's impossible, isn't it?

Medea and Circe would definitely be on guard against this move; they might trigger a trap if they moved there.

Ladon, with its hundred heads, has no blind spots, so to get past its defenses you have to break through head-on!

Quick!

Faster!

The abundant magic power allowed Iori to break through the limits in the frequency of her Shunpo, even surpassing the observation ability of the "Hundred Heads". Like a ghostly figure that does not exist in the material world, she approached the platform in the beam of light with almost no gaps, and then successfully escaped from the siege and strangulation of dozens of dragon heads!

"Berserker?"

The two witches naturally sensed the approaching danger. Circe glanced at Medea, withdrew her hand from the Greater Holy Grail, and grasped the staff again with a flick of her wrist.

She didn't intend to use Magecraft on Iori. Regardless of the potential consequences, if she missed, Iori would certainly die at this distance. Therefore, she chose the safest approach:

"The heavens are protected by the glory of Hecate, and the spirit of the ancient Titans flows in my blood."

Come, great wisdom will become the wings of Circe and soar high!

Noble Phantasm Deployment—

[Bounded Field - Forbidden Feast (Metabo Piglets)]!

A grand Magecraft, elevated from mythology, summons a lavish banquet space, hosting a delightful yet noisy, Magecraft feast where people eat until their stomachs burst. Those who have tasted this intoxicating pleasure will eagerly crave further depravity.

As for those who are invited but lack tact, they will be tormented by the witch Circe's beloved pig, "Piglet"!

Orthodox heroes are resistant to this Bounded Field. Circe doesn't expect to defeat Iori with her Noble Phantasm, but she only needs to buy time. If she traps Iori in the banquet for a while, everything will be over.