Journey to Find Heroic Spirits

"A battle just took place at the Tohsaka family's residence," Emiya said, rushing in with the latest intelligence.

Yuxian had no interest in it, stating calmly, "A clumsy charade. It won't fool anyone and will only make Kiritsugu Emiya more vigilant.

Speaking of which, do you have confidence in defeating Golden Flash? After all, he is King of Heroes Gilgamesh, known as the oldest king. However, your plan will ultimately fall through regarding him."

"Ah! Is Mr. Golden also an opponent this time?" Mash asked, stepping out after a bath, her slightly damp hair looking particularly charming.

Yuxian quickly averted his gaze and composed himself. "Yes, he's that Golden Flash who constantly calls others 'mongrels' and is full of chuunibyou energy."

"Mr. Golden's strength is among the best in all of Chaldea. Can you defeat him?" Mash asked, looking at Emiya, clearly aware that this task would fall to him.

Emiya's expression was calm; he was already prepared to fight Golden Flash. "I know him, but he doesn't know me. Didn't the Master say, 'Know yourself and your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles'?"

"That puts my mind at ease. After all, you have experience defeating him. At most, I can only use Command Spells to strengthen you; the rest is up to you," Yuxian said, confident in his own strength.

Yuxian then asked, "Any news on Gilles de Rais and his Master? Without Jeanne d'Arc's restraint, he's simply a madman. We need to find a way to take him out early."

Emiya shook his head. The opponent was hiding too well; he hadn't found any trace.

"Sigh... he hides better than a rat," Yuxian sighed. "Tomorrow, Artoria and Irisviel will arrive in Fuyuki City. Try to keep it from Illya; she's not like you and might not handle such complicated relationships well."

Emiya nodded. "I understand."

Mash was quite pleased with Yuxian's actions and couldn't help but say, "Senpai is truly kind."

"Then come here quickly, Mash, and let me pinch your cheeks." Yuxian felt a nostalgic urge to feel Mash's cheeks, just like when he first woke up.

"Senpai!" Mash's face flushed red at Yuxian's teasing.

Yuxian didn't dare to go too far and quickly changed the subject. "What about Kariya Matou? I haven't seen him all day. Where did he go?"

"After he summoned Berserker, he left the Matou family. His whereabouts are unknown."

"What a hassle!" Yuxian could guess Kariya's intentions – he was probably going to confront Tokiomi Tohsaka. How pathetic and tragic.

Yuxian felt a headache coming on and couldn't help but complain, "This damn Holy Grail War!"

Seeing Yuxian's troubled expression, Emiya said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Master."

Yuxian waved his hand. "Don't be like Fei Ge. Since I'm your Master, I can't just stand by and do nothing."

"Thank you, Master."

Yuxian pondered for a moment and made a decision. "Tomorrow, Mash and I will go meet Artoria and Irisviel. At least for now, they are not enemies. If possible, it would be best to form an alliance."

Mash asked, "Will we be able to find them?"

"If they aren't deliberately hiding, it shouldn't be hard to find them. We can just wait near the Miyou River if necessary." Yuxian wasn't worried about not finding them; he remembered the battle in the Warehouse District that would happen tomorrow night very clearly.

"Let's get some rest early. Tomorrow night will be a sleepless one."

Yuxian stood up from the sofa, stretched, and went back to his room to sleep.

Section 6 Chapter 6 My King is So Handsome, So Handsome, So Handsome

The next day, Illya was still required to go to school.

Yuxian and Mash spent some time alone together again. Emiya had prepared phones for them for easy communication.

As dusk approached, the two met Artoria and Irisviel near the Miyou River.

Yuxian bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Artoria."

Artoria looked at Yuxian in confusion. "You know me?"

"The renowned King of Knights, how could I not know you?" Yuxian said with a smile, feeling a bit excited. After all, this was his living "My King." "We mean no harm; we just want to talk with you both."

"Are you the Master in this Holy Grail War?" Seeing that Yuxian knew her identity, Artoria realized he must be here for the Holy Grail War.

"No," Yuxian shook his head.

Although he was a Master, he was not the Master of this Holy Grail War. He was a Master of Chaldea, and the two were worlds apart.

"Tell Kiritsugu Emiya that we wish for both sides to form an alliance."

"An alliance?" Irisviel interjected, confused. "If you're not a Master, why do you want to form an alliance with us?"

"Mash!"

As soon as Yuxian spoke, Mash immediately transformed and summoned her shield.

"Do you remember this, King of Knights? Is this reason enough for us to form an alliance?"

"Galahad... is that you?" Upon seeing Mash's shield, Artoria's expression softened instantly. She recalled past years and looked at Mash. "No, you are not Galahad. Who are you? Why do you possess it?"

Mash explained, "My name is Mash Kyrielight. This is the power Lord Galahad lent me, Miss Artoria."

"Since Lord Galahad has acknowledged you, you are my comrade, Mash Kyrielight."

Artoria's expression was firm. She believed in every knight under her command, even the flawed Lancelot, or even Mordred who betrayed her.

She would only blame herself for all mistakes, just as Tristan had said, she was a king who didn't understand people's hearts.

Yuxian had anticipated Artoria's attitude; this King of Knights had such a personality. He then turned to Irisviel and said, "If possible, please don't give up hope of living."

He paused and added, "Even if it's for Illya's sake."

"Illya..." Irisviel thought of her daughter, who was far away in Germany with the Einzbern family, and her heart softened.

But in the end, she still shook her head and refused, "I must let Kiritsugu achieve his ideal."

Seeing her stubbornly wanting to fulfill the wishes of the one she loved, even at the cost of her own life, Yu Xian felt helpless and said no more.

Suddenly, Artoria sensed the presence of a Servant. She immediately moved closer to Irisviel, shielding her.

Seeing her reaction, Yu Xian understood that Lancer Diarmuid had arrived. He said, "It seems someone is inviting you. Do you want to accept his invitation and fight? King of Knights."

Artoria looked at Irisviel. At this moment, she was Irisviel's guardian knight. To fight without her consent would go against her knightly code.

At the mouth of the Miyou River, in the Warehouse District.

The battle between Artoria and Diarmuid was about to begin here, with Yu Xian and Mash watching from the sidelines.

Others were also observing this battle from the shadows, such as Kiritsugu Emiya, the Magus Killer.

Yu Xian's appearance made those in the shadows wary, especially the shield in Mash's hand. Anyone with some knowledge could guess its origin.

Kiritsugu Emiya received the news the moment Yu Xian and Artoria made contact, so he naturally wouldn't try to ambush Yu Xian.

Moreover, with Mash guarding him closely, Shirou Emiya must also be watching from somewhere. Yu Xian seemed reckless, but in reality, he was being extremely cautious.

"Senpai, is it really okay not to tell Artoria Diarmuid's true name?" Mash was a little worried. She knew Diarmuid's Noble Phantasm. Without knowing his true name, even the King of Knights could be easily injured.

Yu Xian said helplessly, "You know how rigid she is. Telling her Diarmuid's true name would be the same as helping her fight a battle with superior numbers. She wouldn't accept it, so let her be. She won't lose that easily."

Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, in the distance, was known as the Radiant Visage. His handsome appearance, like in the legends, coupled with the alluring beauty mark beside his right eye, made even Yu Xian momentarily dazed.

Yu Xian asked with some curiosity, "Mash, will you be charmed by Diarmuid?"

Mash gently shook her head, "I've gotten used to it after spending so much time together."

The two combatants on the field did not know each other's true names and were probing each other's weaknesses in a fierce battle.

This was Yu Xian's first time witnessing a duel between two legendary heroes at such close range. He watched with great interest, not even blinking.

The probing phase ended, and Kayneth's deep voice echoed from the shadows: "Lancer, stop prolonging the fight. Finish her quickly. You have my permission to reveal your Noble Phantasm."

"Understood, my Master."

Diarmuid received Kayneth's command, put down his short yellow spear, and was left with only the long red spear, Gae Dearg, in his hand.

This was a red spear that could ignore magical defenses.

Under the attack of the red spear, Artoria's armor was rendered useless, and she was immediately at a disadvantage.

"What a brilliant strategy, worthy of a seasoned warrior!" Yu Xian exclaimed inwardly at Diarmuid's actions. "His trump card is another Noble Phantasm, yet he deliberately put it aside to lull his opponent into a false sense of security."

As expected, Artoria was misled. She abandoned her armor and attacked her opponent with all her might, which was exactly what Diarmuid intended.

Amidst the clash of swords and spears, Diarmuid hooked his yellow spear with his foot, retrieved it, and thrust it into Artoria's left arm.

This yellow short spear was Diarmuid's other Noble Phantasm, Gae Bulg, which carried a curse of 'unhealable wounds.' Once struck, it would cause irreversible damage.

"Oh dear, Artoria is injured," Mash said anxiously. She had a better relationship with Artoria than with Diarmuid.

"It's fine," Yu Xian said calmly. He already knew the outcome. The biggest limitation of this injury for Artoria was that she couldn't unleash her Noble Phantasm, Excalibur. However, Yu Xian had decided to have Gilles de Rais retreat early. This Holy Grail War had no need for the King of Knights to use her Noble Phantasm.

Therefore, he chose to enjoy the battle he had only seen on screen up close.

At this point, Artoria had guessed Diarmuid's true name: "The strongest warrior of the Knights of Fianna, Diarmuid the Radiant Visage. I never thought I'd have the honor of fighting you."

"It is I who should be honored, to be able to contend with the renowned King of Knights," Diarmuid said, his expression excited. He turned to look at Mash, who was watching from the side. "The shield held by this young lady must be the famous Lord of the Lost. It is worthy of the Knights of the Round Table to uphold knightly spirit and not interfere in this battle."

Mash felt a little embarrassed upon hearing Diarmuid's praise. She hadn't thought that far; she was just habitually following Yu Xian's arrangements.

"Since both sides know each other's true names, let us have a true knightly duel."

As soon as Diarmuid finished speaking, both sides took their stances, ready to fight again.

At that moment, with a loud bang from the sky, the King of Conquerors Iskandar made a spectacular entrance.

Chapter 7: So You're the Legendary Lamp King

Alexander the Great, the King of Conquerors Iskandar, arrived majestically in his Ionioi Hetairoi with Waver, interrupting the battle between the two.

He immediately announced his true name and class. Waver, standing beside him, was so angry he almost cried.

Then, the King of Conquerors engaged in some awkward small talk. Yu Xian, listening from the side, couldn't help but smile, appreciating his charm.

Perhaps this was the King of Conquerors, the charisma that captivated countless people.

"So, you're the one who stole the Holy Relic I prepared to participate in the Holy Grail War, Waver Velvet."

Kayneth's deep voice sounded again. He sarcastically taunted Waver with sharp, cutting words: "Allow me to give you a special extracurricular lesson, to let you feel the fear and pain of Magus killing each other."

Waver trembled with fear, covering his head in confusion. The King of Conquerors reached out and patted his back.

"Oh? It sounds like you originally wanted to be my Master. That's truly hilarious. A coward who doesn't even have the courage to show himself is far too unqualified."

Hearing the Great Emperor say that, Kayneth's face contorted with anger.

"As expected, a protective husband," Yu Xian muttered softly.

Mash, hearing Yu Xian's muttering from the side, couldn't help but scold him, "Senpai, you're talking nonsense again. Second Generation-sensei will definitely go on strike if he hears you."

Yu Xian perfunctorily replied, "Alright, alright, I'll just watch the show quietly."

The King of Conquerors raised his voice and shouted, "There are others here, aren't there? Cowards hiding in the shadows, afraid to show their faces, will inevitably earn the disdain of me, King of Conquerors Iskandar!"

His taunting skills were quite good, but unfortunately, besides the arrogant Golden Flash, no one else would be provoked by him.

Whether it was the berserk Lancelot, Hassan, or Emiya, none of them would be swayed by a few taunting words.

A flash of golden light flickered, and Golden Flash slowly appeared. He stood on a lamppost, looking down from above. "I didn't expect two rats who dare to call themselves kings while ignoring this King to appear in one night. The only hero truly qualified to be called king, in all of heaven and earth, is this King alone. All others are merely mongrels."

The King of Conquerors said, "Since you've said that much, why don't you state your name first? Since you are a king, you naturally won't refuse to give your name, right?"

Yu Xian muttered under his breath, "Lamp King!"

Mash rolled her eyes at the remark. She didn't dare to say that. Mr. Golden was not someone to be trifled with, and if he heard it, a major battle would surely ensue.

"To dare ask this King's name, you ignorant fool who does not recognize this King's visage is unworthy to live." With that, the King's Treasure appeared behind Gilgamesh.

The moment Golden Flash appeared, Mash had already focused all her attention. Seeing this, she immediately raised her shield to block in front of Yu Xian.

On the other side, Artoria also rushed to Irisviel's side, shielding her.

Battle was imminent.

"Kill."

With Kariya Matou's whisper amidst the darkness, Lancelot appeared in the center of the chaotic battlefield, his gaze fixed on Golden Flash.