I, Kenneth, am going to get to the root of the problem today.

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"He's a bit dim-witted, he's looking over here, what should I do QAQ." by: Alice Phil, scared by terrorists.

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Faced with Iskandar's invitation, Artoria, whose mentality had already been shattered by Karna, raised her hand and pointed her holy sword at the self-important Iskandar.

"Enough with the nonsense!! I am the King of Britain, do you want to humiliate me, Conqueror King!!"

"The King of Britain? That's quite surprising. I never imagined that the renowned King Arthur was actually a little girl?"

Iskandar's casual tone made Artoria's already meager mood even worse. The hurricane gathered again, and Artoria, holding the Holy Sword to her side, wanted to make an opening for Iskandar.

"Then try the sword of that little girl you spoke of—Rider!!"

"Never mind, Saber, never mind..."

Irisviel hugged Artoria from behind, her hair standing on end. Her eyes were filled with pain. To be honest, Irisviel really didn't expect Karna and Iskandar to be so talkative, which made the usually calm Artoria so irritable.

"And what about you, Lancer?" Realizing that Artoria had broken down his defenses, Iskandar scratched his head after noticing Karna's unapproachable expression.

"It seems the negotiations have broken down. What a pity, I'm so disappointed!!"

"There's no way it could succeed!! Rider, you idiot idiot—!!"

......

Watching the lively Rider group, Kenneth's lips twitched involuntarily from his bunker. At that moment, in the shadows of the warehouse behind them, Hisayu Maiya also pointed her gun at Weber, who was pulling and tugging at Iskandar from behind.

"Lord, that woman seems about to make a move. Should I handle it?"

"No need, that woman is worthless. Just keep an eye on Emiya Kiritsugu."

After hanging up the communication, Kenneth rose from the shadows, dispelled the magic covering him, and, wearing a coat, approached Karna's side amidst rhythmic footsteps.

"Weber Velvet, you're a disgrace to the Clock Tower! Stand up, as my student, show the courage you have in my class!!"

"Oh, it's you. You're right. Little Master, as my Master Iskardar, what kind of behavior is this, crying and whining? You don't want your teacher to look down on you, do you? Come on, stand with me! Hahaha!!"

With a quick pull, Iskadar lifted Webber, who was experiencing a PTSD attack, and pressed the trembling Webber in front of him. In that one pull, Webber's body was completely freed from Hisayu Maiya's sniping.

"cut!"

Secretly clicking her tongue in amazement, Hisayuu Maiya, following Kiritsugu Emiya's orders, aimed her crosshair at Kenneth. Listening to Shishikage Kairi's report, Kenneth stood behind Karna as if taking a stroll. Realizing that she had completely lost her chance, Hisayuu Maiya took a deep breath and silently engaged the safety on her AUG. It was at this moment that Iskandar turned his gaze to the dark sky.

"Hey, there are other people here, aren't there? Those cowards lurking in the shadows!! I'm not the only one drawn to this heroic gathering..."

"coming!!"

As Kenneth expected, after praising Karna and Artoria's bravery, Iskandar suddenly launched into a tirade. Golden light converged in mid-air, and Gilgamesh, fused with a street lamp, stood atop everyone's heads looking like DIO. "You two rats who claim to be kings, only two of you showed up in one night? Mere monstrous bastards!!"

“What you’re saying doesn’t make sense, I, Iskandar…”

Just as King Lamp was looking down on the other kings, Karna, who had a clear understanding of Gilgamesh's power, raised his divine spear and steadily protected Kenneth behind him. Looking at Gilgamesh, whose hair was covered in layers of hair wax, a hint of envy flashed in Karna's eyes.

Gilgamesh, who seemed to have eyes on the top of his head, mocked Iskandar before turning his gaze to Karna, who stood with a gun. Earlier, on a street lamp at the other end of the port, Gilgamesh had noticed this man, who was full of divinity and shared the same taste as himself. Just as Gilgamesh was thinking about how to execute this copy of Karna (in his own opinion), Iskandar's verbal attack brought Gilgamesh out of his slumber.

With her wine-red eyes narrowed, the oldest female demon of humanity glared at the indifferent Karna with displeasure. Golden ripples appeared behind her, and a series of Noble Phantasms locked onto Karna below.

"You scoundrel who imitates me, though it's only a clumsy imitation, your attire does indeed possess some of my style, especially your golden armor. It can be said to be the second most luxurious in the world after mine. Seeing how diligently you've tried to imitate me, I'll give you a chance. Hand over your golden armor and divine spear, or I will surely use your head to atone for your transgression!!!"

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's utterly impudent request, Karna was engulfed in divine flames, and his gilded spear pointed directly at Gilgamesh above.

"There is only one thing we can agree on. I have made a pact with the person behind me. As long as I have a breath left, I will burn myself out to pave the way to the future for my Master. King of ancient Uruk, the one who has been granted the right to decide the laws of heaven and earth."

His calm voice revealed unparalleled determination. When Karna below revealed his origins, Gilgamesh, whose thought process defied all reason, immediately let out a maniacal laugh that could make your abs twitch.

"Hahahaha, I never expected a mere scoundrel to have such discerning eyes. Seeing how pleased you are with my offerings, I'll be merciful and only ask for one thing: the golden armor, the divine spear, or your head!!!"

"Is the king of ancient Uruk the hero-king who is two-thirds god and one-third man? No wonder he's so arrogant. If he is that king, then his treasure..."

Seeing Iskandar suddenly fall into thought, Waver realized something and immediately shook Iskandar's clothes.

"RIDER! Baka! That's the King of Heroes!! Get your facts straight!!!"

"Hahaha, so what if he is that Hero King? I, Iskandar, am the king who conquered the continent! Beneath my feet lies only ravages! Conquest is my path to supremacy! Challenging the strong is what the strong should do! The Holy Grail War, heroes of different eras! Hahaha!! I, Iskandar, will surely seize the Holy Grail and let the iron hooves of conquest descend upon this world once more! Hahahaha..."

'Snapped! '

"He's hopeless. This guy who only has muscles in his head is hopeless."

Squatting on the ground, Weber, whose worldview had been repeatedly shattered, rubbed his head in despair.

Chapter 52 Weber's Ignition

Even though Waver's voice was low, Iskandar didn't care. His loud voice immediately caught Gilgamesh's attention. Veins bulged on Gilgamesh's forehead as he suppressed the urge to shoot his Noble Phantasm at Iskandar. Gilgamesh looked at Karna, who was still standing in the same spot, with an unfriendly expression.

"I'll ask you one last time, Lancer, the unknown one: golden armor, divine spear, or a severed head—which do you choose?!"

"If it is fate that this head will be severed, then I entrust it to you, the oldest man who will rule the earth before the dawn when human understanding is still in its infancy. If your strength can defeat me, then you may take everything I have."

The voice remained calm, but it was this calm reply that made Gilgamesh's eyes narrow. Gilgamesh, his mind in a daze, raised one hand to his forehead and laughed wildly, turning his gaze toward Karna in a manner reminiscent of DIO, who paid homage to Iori Yagami.

"Die, you bastard!!"

'Whoosh—!'

Swords, spears, axes... all sorts of Noble Phantasms shot towards Karna like missiles. Facing each attack, which was comparable to Artoria's previous combo, Karna calmly raised the divine spear in front of him.

"Master, stand behind me."

After entrusting Kenneth with his instructions, crimson divine fire erupted, far surpassing the fire he had witnessed during his previous duel with Artoria, instantly obscuring the harbor. With a flick of his divine spear, he unleashed a slash of flames like a crescent moon, the divine fire, as fervent as Karna's heart, incinerating all the thrown Noble Phantasms.

"Oh, you've got some skills, huh? You're clearly just a jack-of-all-trades. So, can you handle this?"

Golden light spread once more, and sixteen different kinds of Noble Phantasms emerged from the ripples. Feeling the oppressive force far beyond modern understanding, Waver, his legs trembling, quickly grabbed Iskadar's arm.

"How is this possible? How could a Servant have so many Noble Phantasms..."

"Hmm, there is indeed a problem, but since the other party is that Hero King, it's understandable. Only someone like that is worth my plundering! Hahaha—"

Turning her gaze away from the comical duo of Waver and Artoria, her expression turned serious as she looked intently at the two Servants locked in combat.

"Irisviel, that Hero King is a formidable enemy. Try to stay behind me and don't come out."

Faced with Artoria's incredibly protective and attentive admonition, Irisviel obediently ran behind Artoria, peeking out with her head and giving Gilgamesh, who had merged with the streetlight, a serious look in her eyes.

A rain of Noble Phantasms, powerful enough to level a harbor, poured down. Protecting Kenneth behind him, a barely perceptible worry flashed in Karna's eyes. Sensing that Karna was holding back because of him, Kenneth, shielded behind Karna, whispered:

"Lancer, go for it, I believe in you."

Encouraged by Kenneth, Karna, who had been suppressing his emotions, immediately displayed the aura of a top-tier Servant. The divine fire that spread out gathered in his eyes, and the divinity originating from the sun illuminated the dim harbor. Crimson divine light overflowed from his eyes, and beams of light that could melt gold and cut through iron to completely tear the sky above.

"clang--!!"

Amidst a rain of fire, the streetlights bearing the glory of the king crashed down, raising a cloud of smoke and dust. Gilgamesh's expression was instantly filled with rage.

"You bastard!! How dare you allow someone as noble as me to stand on the same ground as you!! Such disrespect deserves death! Even your filthy blood is not enough to wash away the humiliation I have suffered!! Take your transgression and vanish into nothingness!!"

Golden light instantly enveloped the sky above the harbor, and countless prototype Noble Phantasms blinded everyone below. Feeling the crushing pressure from the mysterious level, the trembling Waver directly lost sensation in his legs.

"How...how is this possible?! How could a Servant possess so many Noble Phantasms? Even if he were that king, it wouldn't be possible!! How could I possibly win against such an opponent! I can't win, I absolutely can't win, I..."

'Thump—!'

Iskandar slammed a fist the size of a clay pot onto Waver's head. Looking sternly at Waver, whose eyes were brimming with tears and whose face practically screamed "Why did you hit me again?", Iskandar delivered another punch to Waver's head. Only after Waver crouched on the ground, clutching his head, did Iskandar finally roar:

"Foolishness. Fear is a natural human emotion, but to be held back by fear is the act of a coward. Look at your teacher. Since you want to prove yourself to him, then stop showing that expression, stand up, and prove your will to him!!"

Iskandar's booming voice even drowned out the roar from above for a moment. Sensing Iskandar's voice, Kenneth, who was surrounded by flames and couldn't hear it clearly, turned his head toward Rider. Meeting Kenneth's calm eyes, at that moment, Kenneth, standing with his hands behind his back in the flames, became the most handsome guy in Waver's eyes.

"Kenneth...teacher, ah—!!"

Noticing the indifference in Kenneth's eyes, Waver felt as if he were back in the Mineral Science classroom, where Kenneth, standing on the podium, had torn apart his hard work with the same expression. Skill: Endless Fury activated, and Waver felt a surge of power flowing from his legs. Waver, brimming with power, stood up abruptly, his eyes meeting Kenneth's gaze with unwavering determination.

"What serious illness has struck this 'tool'? How did it suddenly catch fire?"

Shaking his head, Kenneth looked back at Karna in front of him. Webber, whose eyes were full of Kenneth, noticed Kenneth's head shake and assumed that Kenneth was looking down on him again. Webber immediately got angry and glared at Kenneth through gritted teeth. However, Kenneth had already turned around while Webber was imagining things, which made Webber, who was already holding back his anger, completely ignite (physical).

"Ah—! Mr. Kenneth, I absolutely! I will definitely make you look at me in a completely new light!!"

Weber's roar didn't reach Kenneth's ears at all amidst the explosion. To be honest, Kenneth was in a panic. Although Karna thoughtfully protected him with divine fire, Kenneth had the illusion that he was just a minion in a team fight, fearing that he would be taken down by some unknown AOE attack if he wasn't careful. In order to survive, Kenneth could only stand still in place with a stick-like posture.

"Mai, how's your view? Can Lancer's Master handle this?"

"It's difficult. Thermal imaging is affected, and I'm not confident in relying solely on the naked eye."

After thinking for a moment and looking at the phantom in the flames, Emiya Kiritsugu loaded the Origin Bullet into the chamber of the gun, in response to Hisayuu Maiya's answer.

"No, it's too far. We only have one chance, we can't waste it."

After unloading the loaded Origin Bullet, Kiritsugu Emiya pressed the earpiece again.

"Where is Rider's Master? I can't see him from my position."

"Rider's Master sees everything clearly. Shall we make a move?"

Stroking the Origin Bullet between his fingers, Kiritsugu Emiya fell into deep thought.

"Wait for the right opportunity. Make Lancer's Master your primary target. Lancer poses a far greater threat than Rider. If you can't find an opportunity, then make Rider's Master your target."

"I understand."

Taking a deep breath, Hisayu Maiya once again aimed her crosshairs at Kenneth, who was engulfed in flames. Through Shishikai Kairi's report, Kenneth closed his eyes, and Hisayu Maiya's movements were clearly presented on the map in his mind.

"Looks like I'm still your main target? Weber, now you owe me even more. How am I going to squeeze you dry from now on?"

Chapter Fifty-Three: The Battle of the Port, The Curtain Falls

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Smoke filled the air as Gilgamesh razed the container-filled port to the ground. The reinforced concrete ground was riddled with craters carved by countless shells. As Gilgamesh swept through the barrage of projectiles, the fire curtain engulfing the port destroyed all the Noble Phantasms he hadn't yet unleashed.

The warehouse beneath his feet began to warp under the scorching heat, and the wooden frame quickly charred and burst into flames with a crackling sound. The spear crashed down, and the teetering warehouse collapsed completely under Karna's bombardment, solidifying Gilgamesh who had been leaping to avoid the attack. Karna once again held his spear horizontally in front of him amidst a sea of ​​fire.

"You lowly cultivator, how dare you allow my noble body to tread upon this filthy ground!! Though you are a despicable imposter, I admit you have the qualifications to make me take you seriously. Thank me for my generosity, and I will show you the power to recreate the world!!"

The golden ripples that blotted out the sky dissipated, and crimson patterns, like the veins of the world, rapidly filled the sky. A sword hilt slowly emerged from Gilgamesh's side, and a heavy pressure enveloped the harbor. The tremor of the creation of the world immediately arose in everyone's hearts.

"Teacher, Gilgamesh is serious. He's going to use that Noble Phantasm, a deadly one! And this is only the first day of the Holy Grail War!!"

In the basement of the Tohsaka family, after hearing Kirei Kotomine's report, Tokiomi Tohsaka, with his head down, looked at the Command Seals in his hand. To be honest, Tokiomi Tohsaka had wanted to recall Gilgamesh when Gilgamesh continued to unleash the Gate of Babylon, but considering the previous king's rage, he hesitated on the Tohsaka family's ancestral skills.

"That Noble Phantasm, that Lancer... If we could eliminate that Lancer... No, this is only the first day. The other Servants still have their trump cards yet. Even if Lancer is strong, he absolutely cannot withstand that King's Noble Phantasm. We can eliminate that Lancer anytime, but that Noble Phantasm absolutely cannot be revealed now!!"

"Teacher, please make a decision!! There's no time left!!"

Kirei Kotomine's words became the last straw that broke the camel's back. With a determined heart, Tokiomi Tohsaka raised his right hand, and magical power surged. The scarlet Command Seals flowed like viscous blood.

"By the Command Spell, O King of Heroes, please calm your anger and retreat; your glory should not be displayed at this time."

At the same time, Gilgamesh, who had already grasped the sword Ea, opened his eyes and looked in the direction of the Tohsaka family. Although he spoke in a calm whisper, Gilgamesh's anger swelled up rapidly like a dehydrated pufferfish.

"You think you can make me retreat based on your advice?! You've got some nerve, Tokiomi! Are you ready to face my wrath?!"

Despite uttering harsh words, Gilgamesh, whose magical power was only C, was completely unable to resist the Command Spell's restraint. His body moved uncontrollably, and the Ea sword, which he had already drawn halfway, vanished into thin air amidst the golden light.

"You've escaped with your life, you mongrel. Until we meet again, you mongrels, do everything in your power to please me! I will be waiting for you on the throne (street lamp) that represents the highest authority!! Only true heroes can pay homage to me. Do your utmost to compete for the right to meet me!! I..."

Like a third-rate thug making a slap on the wrist as he leaves, Gilgamesh disappeared from the port before he could even finish his parting words. Sensing the anger beneath Gilgamesh's calm words, Kenneth lit an incense stick for the elegant Tokiomi Tohsaka in advance.

Kenneth: I hope everyone's alright, Amen!

"It seems Archer's Master isn't as courageous as Archer. What a disappointment. I wanted to see what else that King of Heroes could pull out."

Ignoring Iskandar's complaints, and seeing that Gilgamesh had retreated, Karna, having retrieved the divine fire, returned to Kenneth's side. The air in the port became heavy at that moment. Just then, Changjiang, who had not arrived on horseback as originally planned, appeared out of thin air in the ruined port with his dark steel pipes. Dense black mist obscured his figure, and a red light from beneath his black armor suddenly locked onto Artoria.

“Arrrthurrrrr——!!”

With a ruthless gait, Lancelot, now completely berserk, charged like a runaway husky over the broken concrete blocks beside him towards Artoria, who stood rooted to the spot. Blood-red veins covered the steel pipe, which had now become a Noble Phantasm, and slammed it hard into Artoria's neck.

"You bastard... who exactly are you...?"

Faced with Artoria's questioning, Changjiang, whose brain and cerebellum were not fully developed, raised the steel pipe in his hand and slapped it at Artoria's face. Although Artoria was beaten badly by Karna, she was actually not seriously injured. She raised the holy sword in her hand and cut the steel pipe in half. At this moment, Artoria, who was already full of anger, raised her right fist under her arm armor and transformed into the humanoid Tyrannosaurus Knight King, punching Lancelot in the chin.

The black-clad swordsman was sent flying backward, his incomprehensible "Arrr..." still lingering. He spun in mid-air and landed steadily, his dark magic suddenly spreading out. He pulled up the railing stuck beside him, and the dark patterns once again transformed the scrap metal in his hand into a Noble Phantasm.

“Arrrthurrrrr——!!”

Seeing Changjiang with his head resting on the Throne of Heroes, Iskandar, resting his chin on one hand, nudged Waver beside him and looked at the completely deranged Changjiang with a puzzled expression.

"This Berserker seems to be able to turn whatever he holds into a Noble Phantasm. Little Master, can't you see the attributes of other Servants? What's up with this guy? He took a punch from the King of Knights and was completely unharmed. He seems to be quite an extraordinary hero."

"Hey hey hey!! Rider, you're not thinking of recruiting him too, are you?! That guy's a Berserker!!"

‘Boom! ! ’