Type-Moon, joins the Lion King at the beginning

Chapter 323: Salvation of All Mankind\Salvation of Oneself

"Who the hell are you?"

Even though he had been held hostage, and even the strongest fortress built by his servants was being eroded by the chaos wave at an alarming rate, the man named Kotomine Shiro never showed any sign of panic.

Instead, she looked at the man in front of her with great curiosity and asked, "What is your wish, Li Ye?"

Will this man named Li Ye be an obstacle to his salvation?
Just as Kotomine Shiro and Semiramis said, if things don’t go smoothly, if there are many obstacles, or even if he is attacked, he can quietly accept failure…

But this doesn't mean that Kotomine Shiro will give up——

Kotomine Shiro wants to know——what exactly does Li Ye want.

Without responding to Kotomine Shiro's question, Li Ye immediately raised his head and met the eyes of the hunter who was aiming at him.

The hunter is wearing a beautiful emerald green outfit and black over-the-knee boots. His charm lies in something that looks like animal ears and a tail.

Her eyes were as sharp as a wild animal's, her hair had not been maintained but grew naturally, and she did not look elegant and graceful like a noble lady at all.

Her real name is Atalanta, a huntress in Greek mythology famous for her swift feet.

A famous huntress who appeared in Greek mythology and became famous for being the first to shoot a wild boar during the hunt for the Calydonian boar.

In addition, she was also a member of the Argonauts, a group of Greek heroes.

Not only that, Atalanta also has a movement speed second only to Achilles. The bow she holds - the Sky Bow is a weapon given by the moon goddess Artemis, which can control the trajectory of the arrow through magic.

When the bow is fully drawn, the arrow will be upgraded to A-level. If magic power is added, the destructive power can be said to be equivalent to that of a missile. Even Karna, who has strong defense, cannot ignore it.

But at this moment, Li Ye was too close to Kotomine Shiro, so close that Atalanta could not snipe him easily, and Tiamat, who was launching a chaos wave to seize control of the aerial garden, was not a target that Atalanta could attack.

Atalanta, who arrived after Li Ye forcefully broke into the Hanging Garden, had already missed the best opportunity and it was absolutely impossible for her to save Kotomine Shiro from Li Ye.

Realizing this, Atalanta simply pulled the bowstring to its full extent, stared at Li Ye intently, and shouted: "Who are you? If you have the honor of a hero, then fight me squarely!"

Not only Atalanta, but Semiramis, who had been resisting the curse of Tiamat's evil eye, also gave up resistance after Kotomine Shiro was approached by Li Ye.

Control of the Hanging Garden was slipping away from her hands at a rapid speed.

If the vain hanging garden she built could be called the largest and most powerful Noble Phantasm, it could also be said to be a gigantic barrier.

While in this courtyard, all of Semiramis's status will be upgraded, her fame will be raised to the highest level, and she will also gain additional benefits when attacking.

But it was useless against the goddess. This was confirmed the moment Li Ye spoke the goddess's real name and the chaos wave arose.

"The winner has been decided, what else is there to say?"

Li Ye glanced at Semiramis and Atalanta and said, "I will not veto Kotomine Shiro's plan. I just want to use the Holy Grail as soon as possible."

It is true that Li Ye wants to obtain the first-hand resources of the Holy Grail to materialize the soul, but this does not mean that his actions will be in fundamental conflict with Kotomine Shiro.

Li Ye was also very curious about Kotomine Shiro's wish to save all mankind.

What kind of world will be created when the souls of all mankind are materialized and reach immortal primates? Will possibilities be anchored, or will an infinitely chaotic and powerful future be born in this flame?
"What is your wish?"

Realizing the meaning of Li Ye's words, Kotomine Shiro chuckled and said, "Can you tell me?"

"You seek salvation for all mankind, and I seek only self-salvation. I want to save myself."

Li Ye loosened his hands that were holding Kotomine Shiro, allowing Kotomine Shiro to break free from the restraints.

But this did not mean that Kotomine Shiro was out of danger. At this moment, he was still too close to Li Ye, so close that he would be beheaded in an instant.

Even Achilles couldn't save Kotomine Shiro at this moment.

"Self-salvation? It seems that you have a corresponding method. After all, the Holy Grail will realize your wishes through the means you know."

Kotomine Shiro looked at Li Ye and said, "Since you know my wish, then why can't you let me fulfill your wish?

My way...will definitely be right."

"Not enough. Relying on your wish to cover me is not enough, so I have to ensure my success."

Looking at the chaos wave surging towards the entire Hanging Garden, it was constantly eroding the wooden stakes that Semiramis had driven into various places in the Hanging Garden after three days and three nights of chanting, and turned into Tiamat's own domain.

"It seems that your wish is also the materialization of the soul? Pray for the reappearance of the Third Law, Liye——"

Through just a few words, Kotomine Shiro has deduced that Li Ye's way of achieving self-salvation is also the reappearance of the third method that the Fuyuki Gosan family has been pursuing.

The materialization of the soul——【Heavenly Cup】.

but--

"If it's just you who materializes, the magic power of the Holy Grail is completely sufficient. Is there any conflict with my great wish?" Kotomine Shiro couldn't help but ask: "Or is your wish more than that?"

"That's all I want, but - I won't just ask for that. It's still unknown whether the Greater Holy Grail can fulfill my request."

The Hanging Gardens were still advancing, but not under the control of Semiramis, but under the control of Tiamat, towards the castle of Eugdomrenia.

Although Achilles and Karna below noticed the aurora rushing into the castle, they were fighting their own enemies at the moment.

Moreover, since the Master had not given any orders, there was no need for them as servants to return for help.

This difference in information led to a quiet change in the sovereignty of the Sky Garden, with the God of Origin occupying the largest and most powerful fortress.

Ancient mythical beasts rose up from the black mud. They were mythical beasts called the Eleven Sons of Tiamat. Among them was the giant poisonous snake [Bashum], of which Semiramis could only summon half of its body before.

There is even Lahm, whom Liye once encountered in Mesopotamia.

This change did not attract Li Ye's attention. At this moment, his attention was all on the young man next to him.

There is nothing wrong with the desire to save humanity.

Li Ye can confirm Kotomine Shiro's wish, but this cannot affect him. Li Ye's first goal is still self-salvation.

"This is the reason for your actions, to intervene in our Holy Grail War as a third party."

Kotomine Shiro said calmly: "You were planning this day a year ago?"

"Of course, I thought I needed to adjust the direction of my plan, but who knew I would run into you that day."

Li Ye sighed and said, "When luck comes, heaven and earth are on your side. When luck is gone, heroes are helpless. The moment I saw you, this ending was already determined, Kotomine Shiro."

"I still underestimated you, Li Ye."

Kotomine Shiro shook his head helplessly and said, "It seems that I was not vigilant enough against you. Is it because of Ruler's appearance?"

If it weren't for the Ruler who was like his opposite, Kotomine Shiro didn't know how much energy he would have invested in Li Ye.

After all, with Karna and Achilles in his hands, he was completely invincible.

"Your failure is because you didn't take me seriously enough. How much of an obstacle can Jeanne, the Ruler, bring to you?"

Li Ye smiled and said, "Of course, if you take me too seriously, it will be difficult for me. I have been waiting for you to build this [Vanity Sky Garden] for a long time."

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In fact, Semiramis has nothing to do with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

However, it was established as a Noble Phantasm by utilizing the faith of many people who misunderstood it.

Because the "falsehood" that had been mixed into the legend of Semiramis at some point had become reality for no reason.

Because false things are mixed into the real world, materials must also be used from the real world. A certain amount of soil and rocks must be transported from the ruins near Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, and built before it can be prepared for launch.

In short, the cost of the materials required must be enough to buy a small country.

Therefore, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon is a Noble Phantasm that cannot be used in a normal Holy Grail War. Although the cost of materials is one of the factors, the problem lies in the ritual that must be chanted for three days and three nights.

This is a necessary ritual in order to drive a stake called "truth" into "falsehood".

The three days and three nights here were not metaphors, but Semiramis really needed to chant for seventy-two hours. The more you want to expand the garden, the more you need to drive stakes everywhere in the courtyard.

Because of this, the Floating Garden is a meaningless Noble Phantasm unless a spacious hiding place is secured in a normal Holy Grail War.

Moreover, Semiramis would not take the initiative to create a hanging garden before she was sure that her master was an interesting guy.

Not only was the cost of materials utterly beyond Li Ye's reach, but relying on his personal charm to attract the Assyrian empress was simply wishful thinking.

So he's waiting.

During the past seventy years, Kotomine Shiro has been preparing, relying on the duties of the [Eighth Mysterious Society] of the Holy Church, wandering around the Middle East to recover holy relics, and has accumulated a great deal of wealth.

His desire to save all mankind, his desire to give up his own hatred and love all mankind, is a personal charm that can attract even the oldest poisoner, the Empress of Assyria.

"You have even mastered this step—"

Kotomine Shiro said helplessly: "Then you are very confident that you will succeed?"

"Who knows? Anyway——"

Turning around and looking at the battlefield below, Li Ye slowly stretched out his hand: "The Great Holy Grail is already mine."

(End of this chapter)