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Lancelot? The legendary Knight of the Round Table, said to be the strongest of them all?
It was said that his illicit affair with Queen Guinevere led to the destruction of Camelot, making him a symbol of the fall of the Arthurian legend.
And as his former sovereign in life, it was only natural that King Arthur would be able to recognize her own subject.
No one had imagined, however, that the reunion between King Arthur and Lancelot during the Holy Grail War would happen like this.
Eriri Spencer Sawamura: "What a coincidence, to have King Arthur herself right here."
Utaha Kasumigaoka: "I'm more curious about Guinevere than Lancelot. Since King Arthur is female, was Guinevere a man?"
Conan Edogawa: "Is that really the important question here? Okay, fine, I'm actually curious too. If King Arthur is a woman, then how was Mordred born? Was she not her biological child?"
King Arthur: "..."
Even the mighty King of Knights was at a loss for words in the face of such an overwhelming barrage of questions. It would be far too troublesome to explain the origins of Mordred and the matter of Guinevere. It was better to focus on the light screen before her.
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[On the light screen, the camera shifted to Berserker's Master, who was hiding in the shadows. The latter seemed to be enduring immense pressure and pain, panting heavily with cold sweat pouring down his face. The blue veins on his face were now even more prominent, practically writhing as he clenched his jaw, his expression savage.
Yet, even in such agony, the man continued to mutter through his gritted teeth, his voice filled with hatred, "Kill him, kill him, kill him, kill him..."
This dense hatred was so palpable that people across the multiverse could feel it through the screen, and many found it incomprehensible.
Gilgamesh was a Heroic Spirit. Although he had a foul mouth and a difficult personality, he had only just been summoned for the Holy Grail War. How long had he even been in this world? It made no sense for him to have such a deep-seated conflict with one of the Masters.
Could it be that, unbeknownst to everyone, the King of Heroes had already clashed with Berserker's Master and killed someone important to him?
But, given the arrogant and tyrannical nature of that King of Heroes, if a conflict had occurred, he would have most likely crushed the person on the spot. Why would he leave an opponent alive to oppose him?
This question puzzled countless people, but many of the more clever viewers had already considered another possibility.]
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Otto Apocalypse: "The conflict is likely not with Gilgamesh, but with Gilgamesh's Master, Tokiomi Tohsaka. Furthermore, this person must be familiar with Tokiomi, or at the very least, knows of his existence."
Conan Edogawa: "Tokiomi Tohsaka appeared in a previous scene, but I really can't imagine what kind of grudge exists between them."
L: "Although Berserker's Master is acting insane, it seems his goal isn't actually to kill Tokiomi Tohsaka. Rather, he's acting with a mindset of 'I will make you suffer.' Having his Servant attack Gilgamesh instead of directly killing Tokiomi is clear evidence of this."
King of Heroes: "Tokiomi, come out and explain. Why does that mad dog's mongrel of a Master hate you so much?"
Tokiomi Tohsaka: "Kariya... I never thought he would go this far to participate in the Holy Grail War, to inherit the Matou family's magecraft. My King, he is nothing more than an insignificant clown. Leave him to me; I am more than capable of handling him."
Kariya Matou: "TOKIOMI TOHSAKA!!! I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL DEFINITELY KILL YOU!!!"
With the appearance of the man himself, the comment section instantly became more interesting. Many were curious about the grudge between Tokiomi Tohsaka and Kariya Matou, a grudge so deep that Kariya would reduce himself to that state—neither human nor ghost—just to participate in the Holy Grail War and defeat Tokiomi.
Unfortunately, even in the light screen's comments, Kariya Matou still seemed incapable of rational communication. Aside from venting his rage at Tokiomi Tohsaka, he said nothing else.
Tokiomi Tohsaka: "Kariya, you look like a real buffoon. Do you hate me that much for sending Sakura to the Matou household? Because her talent was great enough to replace you as the heir to the Matou magecraft? However, everything you are doing will be in vain. You are no match for me, and Berserker is certainly no match for my King... Just as the light screen is showing, your mana is already nearly depleted."
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[On the light screen, as if to prove Tokiomi Tohsaka's words, Kariya Matou spat out a mouthful of blood. His knees buckled, and he fell to the ground, clutching his chest and coughing violently.
Then, the camera shifted back to Lancelot. The once-frenzied knight suddenly froze mid-swing, failing to completely block Gilgamesh's barrage of Noble Phantasms. With a deafening boom, he was sent flying.
At the same time, fragments of his armor scattered. The right shoulder piece of Lancelot's black armor was completely destroyed, and blood stained the wound beneath.
Seeing this, a savage grin spread across the enraged King of Heroes' face as he taunted, "Mad dog, it seems the power your master can provide you is running out. Since you've become a useless mutt, just lie there obediently on the ground and die with gratitude!"
As his words fell, the rain of Noble Phantasms blasted forth once more. This time, Lancelot was lying on the ground from the previous attack and had yet to get back up. If this barrage hit, Berserker would be eliminated from the war tonight.
But at that moment, the scene shifted. Irisviel and Saber had, at some point, moved to Elysia's side. They seemed to be in a brief discussion. After a short exchange, Saber left Irisviel's side and raced toward the battlefield.
While the audience was still stunned by this sudden development, the camera returned to Lancelot.
The King of Heroes' rain of treasures was about to fall upon the Knight of the Lake.
But in that same instant, the swift figure of King Arthur appeared before her knight, Lancelot. The holy sword in her hands had already been freed from its invisible sheath, and golden magical energy was surging.
With both hands on her sword, the Eternal King brought it down in a powerful slash. A golden Mana Burst erupted, forming a terrifying cutting force that sliced horizontally through the air.
In that moment, the Sword of Promised Victory released its long-hidden power. With a single, long-range slash powered by Mana Burst alone, it shattered the six Noble Phantasms the King of Heroes had fired.
With a thunderous roar, the treasures exploded into countless fragments.
With this one decisive blow, Saber had protected her knight from the King of Heroes.]