Chapter 130 Galloping Star! Brahma Flame!
In the deep crater of ruins, filled with thick smoke and dust, Arthur, bathed in a brilliant golden light shield, raised his head indifferently.
He spoke the same words as the Steel Falcon, and crimson magic surged out of his body like a tide, his eyes as cold as ice.
Then, he tilted his head, glancing at the colossal Golem that was still frantically accumulating magic and constantly expanding at the main gate of the fortress, a playful smirk on his lips.
"A good source of magic, let me borrow it."
Before he finished speaking, a black light spot had already imprinted itself on the Golem's chest, and the force with which it devoured earth and stone suddenly skyrocketed!
The uncontrolled force field transformed into a greedy maw, furiously tearing and devouring countless Golems and Shadow Servants who couldn't dodge in time.
Finally, it compressed and crushed them along with the surrounding broken walls and rubble, forming a colossal ball of earth and stone, like a mountain!
Arthur raised his arm, and the super-gravity ball, radiating an aura of destruction, vibrated throughout, its sharp edge pointing directly at the Hanging Gardens in the sky!
The scorching meteor shot back into the sky, and the sonic boom that tore through the atmosphere was like a continuous heavy hammer, striking everyone's hearts, making space tremble!
Reverse Overlord Heavenly Star!
An extreme premonition of death clutched Kotomine Shirou's heart, leaving him no time to ponder why the opponent could unleash such world-destroying power.
The usually composed priest lost his composure for the first time; he clenched his arm and roared with all his might.
"In the name of two Command Spells, Karna, come and intercept! Release your Noble Phantasm!"
The magic crystal carried the decree of the contract, crossing space and instantly imprinting itself in the mind of the Son of the Sun God.
Karna, who was locked in battle with Vlad III, erupted with dazzling light, instantly flashing to directly beneath the Hanging Gardens.
His internal magic was instantly replenished to its peak, and raging flames formed an all-consuming vortex around him. His divine spear released nuclear heat capable of melting steel, scorching everything around it into charred, twisted forms!
"Brahmastra Kundala!"
Karna boldly hurled his divine spear, its light as bright as day, a pure light of destruction, piercing fiercely into the earth and stone star that was reversing into the sky!
The moment the two collided, the atmosphere let out a groan of unbearable stress, and space violently vibrated, as if it would shatter in the next second!
The Hanging Gardens, closest to the explosion's core, endured wave after wave of incredibly fierce shockwaves. The beautiful gardens shattered inch by inch, and its sturdy outer shell also disintegrated piece by piece!
Semiramis, whose Noble Phantasm was inextricably linked to her, gritted her teeth in anger. This Hanging Gardens was her greatest pride in this life, yet it was being brutally destroyed by two madmen!
"Master, that man is too dangerous!"
Upon hearing this, Kotomine Shirou looked down at the last remaining Command Spell on his arm, belonging to Karna and Achilles respectively, and a fierce, determined glint flashed in his eyes!
"In the name of the Command Spell, Karna/Achilles, kill Arthur pendragon at all costs!"
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Words at this moment transformed into absolute shackles and power, remotely urging the great heroes from different mythologies, causing an irresistible killing intent to surge forth!
On the desolate plateau, Achilles, who had intended to continue fighting Mordred and delay the Command Spell's deadline, clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction and shouted a reminder.
"Hey, Saber! I've received a death order to kill your Master, hurry and find a way to stop me!"
"What did you say!?"
Flames of uncontrollable rage ignited in Mordred's eyes. She angrily raised her Royal Sword, and crimson lightning roared wildly on the blade!
"You bastard, stay here obediently!"
Achilles, however, was involuntarily yanked on the reins, ignoring the surging dark red current charging towards him. He turned his chariot and sped away through the air!
Mordred looked up at the enemy who had instantly sped away, and called out in exasperation through their mental link.
"Master, that Rider is flying towards your location! Quickly use a Command Spell to transfer me there!"
'I can't waste Command Spells here.'
In front of the fortress, Arthur's figure darted through the air like a ghost, his sharp sword light aimed directly at Karna's neck, but the latter parried it with his divine spear, barely blocking it.
His first strike failed, but his offensive grew even stronger!
His footwork didn't stop for a moment; several afterimages appeared simultaneously, forcing back his powerful enemy with dazzling elemental slashes!
'I can handle it. You continue to the deepest part of the fortress to ensure no one touches the greater grail beforehand.'
"But…"
'No buts!'
Arthur decisively cut off communication, dedicating his full attention to the battle at hand.
The Son of the Sun, having resumed his stance, had a conflicted look between his brows, yet his tone remained indifferent.
"You and I are both part of the Red Faction, and now we are clashing swords, which is not what I wished for."
Arthur pointed his sword at the opponent: "You seem to be a reasonable person. If I said that priest is the one with the problem, would you believe me?"
Karna frowned slightly, tightened his grip on the flame-wreathed divine spear, and calmly shook his head.
"I merely obey the contract and protect my Master."
Hearing this answer, Arthur understood and no longer wasted words.
At the same time, the majestic neighing of a divine horse came from the horizon. The immortal chariot, accompanied by thunder and wind, arrived with an imposing aura!
But the hero riding it was filled with unwillingness, not bothering to conceal his irritation and frustration at being controlled.
"We meet again, Saber's Master… no, Arthur pendragon."
Achilles agilely leaped off the chariot, his meteor spear on his shoulder, forming a perfect pincer attack with Karna, one on the left and one on the right.
"Since you dare to flaunt that sword everywhere, don't you dare die in just a few moves!"
Arthur raised an eyebrow, casually twirling his sword, and quipped.
"As opponents about to engage in a death match, do you two mind stating your true names?"
Achilles grinned carelessly: "Trying to find out an enemy's weakness before battle? What idiot would ask that so openly!"
"Karna."
The Son of the Sun's expression remained unchanged, yet he frankly stated his true name, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
Achilles cast a sidelong glance at his uncooperative teammate, feeling the increasingly urgent Urge of the Command Spell, and simply declared loudly.
"My name is Achilles! The demigod son who rides across the battlefield like a meteor! Come! Let us begin the slaughter!"
Arthur's lips curled into a long-absent, vibrant smile. He nodded slightly at the two top Servants who had surrounded him.
"Out of respect for the two Sons of God, I too will give my all, so— "
Limit Overclock unlocked!
Crimson, blood-like magic instantly surged from Arthur's body, covering him in a ferocious, fiery shroud in an instant!
Violent energy wind pressure raged, causing countless spiderweb-like cracks to burst open in the ground beneath their feet!
"Let's begin!"
His voice became the bugle call for battle!
Achilles shot forward like lightning, his meteor spear whistling through the air as he swung it!
Karna followed closely, each step leaving lava-like footprints on the ground, his divine spear blazing with flames, scorching the surrounding air into a distorted mess!
Arthur faced the thunderous combined attack of the two powerful enemies, not retreating but advancing!
He suddenly spun around, his holy sword tearing through the atmosphere, transforming into a pale silver arc moon that crashed against Achilles's meteor spear!
Clang!
Amidst the earth-shattering roar, the impact force sent large chunks of earth and stone flying around!
Karna seized this fleeting opening, his divine spear, wreathed in flames that could incinerate all, thrusting straight at Arthur's back!
In a flash, Arthur suddenly sank his body, the flames surrounding the spear tip grazing past his hair, the scorching heat almost igniting his skin!
He actually twisted his body towards the spear tip's edge, pressing forward, and with an extremely cunning angle, fiercely slashed at Karna's right wrist with his holy sword!
As blood gushed, Achilles's meteor spear had already struck like a venomous snake, instantly shattering the pale silver heavy armor on Arthur's shoulder, bringing forth a dazzling spray of blood!
Arthur endured the excruciating pain, enough to pierce through tempered steel, ignoring his injuries. He suddenly pushed off with his feet, retreating violently, and with his back completely turned, he thrust his sword backward with a reverse grip!
Achilles, confident in his immortality, did not dodge at all, his eyes filled with the cold ruthlessness of a seasoned warrior!
He twisted his spear shaft, also targeting Arthur's heart, intending to exchange injuries for a kill!
The next moment, the lightning-wreathed holy sword passed through his chest without any obstruction!
Pain and disbelief simultaneously seized the great hero. He looked down in astonishment at the sword piercing through his chest, blood gushing from the gruesome wound!
"Impossible… my immortality… even a holy sword shouldn't…"
Arthur, hit twice by the spear, seemed to feel no pain. He twisted the sword hilt with one hand, violently churning it inside the opponent!
At the same time, he spun around and delivered a whip kick, accompanied by a sonic boom, fiercely striking Achilles's chest, sending him flying like a broken rag!
Arthur didn't even have time to check the results before he grabbed Karna's next fiery divine spear with his bare hand, letting his palm be burned to a bloody mess, and let out a sneer.
"Great hero, your strength is much weaker than before!"
Arthur's silver eyes were fixed on Karna, his voice filled with fearless determination.
"Is it because the Command Spell's magic is insufficient, or… seeing a comrade severely wounded for no reason, did you waver?"