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Chapter 430 Charging Towards the 'Windmill'
His wife fainted beside him.

He saw a hole in the center of the sky, resembling a 'black sun'.

Before realizing that what was flowing out of the cave was an endless darkness that seemed to crush everything.

Kiritsugu Emiya, who had taken a short rest at the Emiya residence, was somewhat uneasy.

Minutes ago, despite sensing that the causal link between himself and his follower had been severed.

They also observed an extremely fierce battle taking place outside the [Church of Sanctuary], in which even the golden Archer died.

But after seeing how Saber intimidated the enemy even before drawing her sword.

Emiya Kiritsugu felt that his partner was strangely familiar.

There were many strangely familiar scenes in the "Common Dream" game I just created.

There was even a castle belonging to Einzbern in Germany.

Therefore, it is almost a clear indication that this follower, whom one will meet in the future and with whom one wants to ask some questions, will likely return.

But at this moment, looking at the blood-red sky and the endless, cursed waterfall of 'black mud' pouring out from the [hole], one sees...

It began to surge on the ground, engulfing the entire street like a tsunami.

It then overflowed and turned into a black river, spreading to the surrounding streets.

They sensed a malevolent wind blowing through the air, filled with curses and groans.

They saw a red archer fall from the hole, most of his body already turned into black mud, being washed away by the surging black mud.

And Sesshouin Kiara, who was suspended in mid-air and constantly expanding while standing in black mud, and three Servants standing on ice.

After realizing that the contract linking the two had been severed and no longer existed.

For some reason, Kiritsugu Emiya's face unconsciously displayed an extremely sad expression.

It's as if this despairing, hellish scene is something I've seen in a dream before, something that caused me to lose many precious things.

He only glanced at the 'black mud'.

Without a moment's hesitation, the answer, as if it were instinct, surfaced in his mind.

That is an evil that must be eradicated.

With this thought in mind, he watched as the surging black mud, like flames, began to devour and ignite the surrounding houses.

And Sesshouin Kiara, towering into the clouds, exudes a demonic aura even without deliberate seduction.

A bitter smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"I am unable to resolve this level of calamity."

"The solution must be left to the servants."

"But even Saber couldn't solve that monster and calamity!"

But he still picked up his unconscious wife and moved to higher ground for refuge.

At the same time, he opened his mouth wide and began to inhale.

They prepared to use all their strength to warn the surrounding residents and simultaneously convey the order to "escape immediately."

However, he soon realized that it was unnecessary.

Because that Saber drew her long sword.

Then, this endless calamity that was spreading to the surrounding area came to an end.
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The announcement, "[An anomaly detected in this [Assessment Mission], posing a potential threat to the world's existence]," echoed in my ears.

[A return channel is opened for existing reincarnators, and this assessment task will be forcibly terminated in accordance with the rules.]

You have met the evaluation requirements for returning to the field.

You can keep your current rewards and advance to the next rating level.

Furthermore, during settlement, a certain cost is paid based on the [Bond Level] with the Servant to transform them into a special type of [Follower].

[Will you return immediately?]

[Due to an existence that threatens the world, all current reincarnators will be forcibly returned to their original positions within minutes, in accordance with the rules.]

[To return, please submit your application proactively while not in combat and confirm twice.] This is the spatial notification sound.

Without a moment's hesitation, Fang Yi skillfully blocked the spatial notifications.

Then he drew his long sword towards Sesshouin Kiara in front of him.

Literally, it means to draw one's sword.

Then prepare for a battle that has no necessary reason to take place.

For the man named Fang Yi, he planned and successfully killed the 'Descendant'.

You have received the following reward: [A 'Descendant' you planned and assisted in killing; the Reincarnator who made the greatest contribution to this battle.]

Your [Talent] [Attribute Breakthrough - Talent Additional Enhancement] direction reward will gain additional optional options and additional enhancements.

The message states that you can also convert the reward into 120 merit points.

My [Kashuu Kiyomitsu] is currently low on durability.

There was no reason why this difficult battle had to be fought.

The woman before him had no grudge against him that compelled him to fight her.

Judging from the similar prompts in the [Main God Space], the other party will also be [forced to return] in a few minutes.

During this period, even if the other party goes on a killing spree, it will not affect the key figures who have established contact with them.

The life and death of the people in this world have nothing to do with him.

But he still drew his long sword.

It's not that the reward right in front of me isn't very generous, only a lot of points and merits, but the [Challenge Mission: Slay the evil that is about to transform into the [Beast of Lust]].

It wasn't for any vague or meaningless reasons like "wanting to become a savior" or "for the sake of justice."

A man named Fang Yi.

It's simply that the support for his choices emerged after his strength continuously increased.

I chose the most difficult option: "Fight and kill the enemy while minimizing casualties."

He then executed the option he wanted to implement, an option that his strength supported.

That's it.

Such a simple reason, such an insufficient motive.

But the man who drew his long sword felt...

The reason given was: "With this kind of ability, I want to do this."

to him.

That's enough.
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The man who had drawn his long sword began to inhale.

The heart inside the chest cavity, named "Dragon's Heart," also began to beat rapidly.

It greedily absorbed the magic that dissipated in the air.

And with unprecedented speed and the blessing of the Dragon Heart, it transformed into a blazing 'flame' burning fiercely in the man's chest.

It aroused the man's body.

And that [Arcanist] who is known as [Arctic Star].

This is a unique magical environment, painstakingly created by the World Weaving Technique, for short-term use only, and sufficient to support Arcane magic.

Like gasoline fueling a fire, it completely ignited the man.

This also allowed the man's "specialty" of "stirring up the magic in the environment" and "spiritual source returning to the edge" to roam freely.

Like a giant dragon trapped in the sea.

After sensing that the amount of magic power controlled by the longsword had reached its 'peak' and could not be increased any further.

The man exchanged a glance with the 'Conqueror King' and the 'Knight King' beside him, and then conveyed the plan.

He then simply swung his sword towards Sesshouin Kiara, who had transformed into a gigantic object not far away, and the [hole] in the sky.
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Within a second, it had engulfed approximately fifty people and several spiritual veins.

The abundant magic power that comes from the 'black mud' which is constantly expanding and multiplying at an exponential rate.

And the reality of an incredibly rich, malevolent atmosphere in the air, almost exclusively used magic flowing into the body.

Sesshouin Kihara looked at the man wielding a long sword that exuded a chilling aura not far away.

A mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"You must be the incredibly brave Saber!"
"He's really a man who makes it hard to resist falling in love!"

As he spoke, Sesshouin Kiara laughed quite unrestrainedly.

"It seems you're comparing me to that monster from the Star Familia!"

"They actually used such a 'weak' move. I've seen it once before, so I'm used to it and on guard."

"There really are some."

Sesshouin Kiara didn't finish her sentence.

Because she suddenly realized a fact that she couldn't understand.

There are no signs.

The calamity she unleashed, which was rapidly spreading through this space, was frozen.

As the man swung his longsword, a surge of chilling energy appeared out of nowhere.

In an instant, it spread to every corner of the space, freezing the holes in the Holy Grail base that were suspended in the sky and connected to the [Kongzang Mountain], from which 'black mud' was constantly emerging.

At the same time, it also powerfully froze all the 'black mud' that wanted to continue spreading and engulfing the creatures that supplied her with magic.

The calamity that brought about this tragedy has continued to expand.

It also adhered to its massive body surface, bringing an extremely abnormal 'scorching' chill.

[Faster than that day, unbelievably fast!]

Unfortunately, I've already 'adapted' to it once!

Even if I'm not the same person I used to be, it will only make me happier!

Realizing this, Sesshouin Kiara let out a seductive and sensual moan.

"Ah! Ah!!!"

She instinctively charmed others.

At the same time, he subconsciously shook his body, preparing to get rid of the thin ice that was gradually covering his skin.

Then she raised her hands, preparing to make the gesture to activate the "Five Stops of Mind Contemplation" technique towards the man.

However, Sesshouin Kiara failed to do so.
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Before she could move her hands even slightly, they were severed cleanly from her arms without warning.

As it plummeted toward the ground, it exploded with a bang, transforming into countless tiny ice crystals that formed the 'Milky Way'.

Before the pain could reach her brain, Sesshouin Kiara felt her body sink.

The fair and alluring toes and most of the calf above them also followed suit, transforming into an exploding icefall.

The tens of meters tall Sesshouin Kiara collapsed in an instant, like a paper building made of playing cards, stacked several layers high, but destroyed by a gust of wind.

Sensing the somewhat slow regeneration rate.

Sesshouin Kiara's heart sank.

A sense of foreboding suddenly arose within me.

He's gotten stronger again, at an incomprehensible speed.

Sesshouin Kiara watched the man wielding the long sword and assessed her opponent with lingering fear.

This unpredictable strike was primarily aimed at the 'black mud'.

But if all the power were used on me, I'm afraid I wouldn't feel good either!

Then, a strange sense of fear suddenly arose.

No! We absolutely cannot let him continue swinging his knife!

Even in the minutes leading up to this final, decisive moment, if he were allowed to continue wielding his sword, he might become stronger and find a way to kill me!

Looking at Iskandar beside the man, and Weber in Archer Napoleon's hand beside him.

She had previously witnessed her Master using Waver to corrupt the 'Conqueror King' Sesshouin Kiara.

Instinctively, she uttered seductive words to sow discord among her opponents, and chained the man's hands and feet.

"That Rider, if he wants your Master's life..."

"Stop that Saber!"

"If you can."

Despite verbally offering conditions, Sesshouin Kiara secretly manipulated Archer Napoleon, who was standing nearby.

The command was delivered: "Control Weber and integrate him into my body."

They planned to emulate their Master and add an extra layer of support to themselves by following the prescribed methods.

However, she hadn't finished speaking.

He was then interrupted by the words that Iskandar uttered.

"My compatriots, gather around me once again."

"Warriors who yearn for our shared end! The tracks etched here are our honor!"
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The man named Iskandar decisively swung his longsword.

A unique barrier called the "King's Army" appeared, composed of countless heroic soldiers behind Iskandar, their armor and weapons gleaming, forming a battle formation.

And then the endless desert came into view.

The ability to allocate the positions of creatures affected by the barrier to a certain extent after they are pulled into the barrier.

The frozen black mud is contained within the [Unique Boundary] to prevent further spread.

At the same time, Weber and Archer Napoleon were moved to the front and rear of the army.

Beside it is the Dragon's Core, which absorbs and transforms free magic in the air into the body.

Artoria, who benefited from the accumulation of magic power by following Fang Yi's use of [Spiritual Source Return], also learned about the man's plan.

He also decisively swung the Sword of Victory.

【Magic Release】

Incredibly intense magical power surged forth from the holy sword, transforming into a magnificent and domineering torrent of magic that rushed straight toward Archer Napoleon, who had turned into 'black mud'.

Before Sesshouin Kiara, who was recovering her body in the distance, could react, the situation became clear.

He then wiped away Weber, who was running towards the three of them with a slight tremor, and precisely and efficiently 'evaporated' Archer Napoleon, who was standing next to him.

And that French emperor who vanished in the torrent of magic.

In their last brief existence in this world, they seemed to have regained some of the glory and dignity they were known as heroic spirits.

Looking at the three people not far away, he mouthed "thank you".

Then, a satisfied smile appeared on its face, and it turned into golden particles and disappeared into the air.
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Sesshouin Kiara watched as Napoleon, smiling, turned into golden particles and vanished into the air.

Sensing that he had become stronger again after acquiring spiritual energy.

And not far away, three people who had not wavered for a moment after entering the battle.

For some reason, she felt a strange emotion rising in her chest.

Whether it's that "Guardian" or the deceased Archer, it doesn't matter!

[To me, who has become a god, I am fragile, a lowly creature that would turn into a puppet the moment it touches the black mud!]

Just obediently succumb to my 'charm'!

Why resist at all! Why dare to resist?

Sensing the precarious state of the [King's Army], which was merely restraining itself.

Looking at that figure, who could no longer maintain his heroic posture, he was panting heavily.

But the 'Conqueror King' still looked at himself and Waver, who was running towards him, with a smile on his face.

Looking at Fang Yi, who gripped the knife tightly once more, and Artoria, who hesitated but still gripped the holy sword firmly beside him, he was struck by the sight.

Sesshouin Kihara suddenly felt a surge of anger that had nowhere to go.

His face unconsciously contorted.

I couldn't help it! I couldn't help it!

Even if the ending of the story is already predetermined.

In these final few minutes, I will crush them.

[To turn their lives and all their efforts into a futile waste.]

But this distorted expression only lasted for a moment. Her limbs quickly recovered, and as her mobility gradually returned, she showed everyone an unusually sweet smile.

He continued speaking in a seductive and manipulative manner.

"The outcome of fighting me is obvious, so what's the point of persisting?"

"I really like and love you all!"

Then, he deliberately looked at Fang Yi, whose mouth was slightly moving.

The 'persuasion' began.

"Whether it's you or that 'Conqueror King'."

"That 'Knight King' over there is also good."

"If you want to realize your dream, you shouldn't destroy me, the one who became the Holy Grail."

"I will be leaving in a few minutes, at which time one of you will obtain the Holy Grail. I wonder."

However, the three people in the distance didn't even glance at this "Demon Bodhisattva".

They were not swayed in the slightest by the other party's attempts to provoke a fight.

Fang Yi still gripped the knife, revealing a smug look in his eyes, like a butcher eyeing a pig waiting to be slaughtered, as he sized up this "Demon Bodhisattva".

She seemed to be thinking about breaking down her specific plan, or perhaps she was waiting for something.

Artoria, standing to the side, hesitated for only a moment after hearing the keyword "Holy Grail".

But after glancing at the 'black mud' in [King's Army], which was breaking free from the shackles of frost and beginning to revive, filled with unprecedented malice.

She then began to speak words of encouragement to herself.

But Fang Yi, who was standing to the side, heard this.

This 'King of Knights' seems to be saying something like, "If you treat that woman as that despicable Merlin, you will never waver."
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Seeing Waver come to his side, he sensed that the [Realistic Marble] could not be maintained.

As a tentacle of the other side, the 'black mud' that provides supplies is also stirring.

If one defeats Sesshouin Kiara, who is the Holy Grail, and causes her death, one will immediately disappear.

Iskandar, who was already somewhat out of breath due to the previous contamination by black mud, was already suffering from a lack of energy.

They also responded to the monster named Sesshouin Kiara.

"No, this kind of Holy Grail is not what I want."

Even 'conquest' requires the right approach.

After glancing at Weber, who seemed about to say something to him.

The 'Conqueror King', seated atop his steed, turned his head.

He gave Fang Yi a rather ugly smile as Fang Yi gripped his long sword tightly, his mouth slightly moving as he advanced his plan to kill the enemy.

“Saber, didn’t you want to know the secrets of my [Realm Marble]?”
"Then watch my charge closely!"

"I will make a small contribution to rewriting the ending of this terrible story."

Knowing that the other party was determined to show his 'glory' to his Master, Fang Yi did not do anything to stop him.

He simply nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

At the same time, simple lip movements were made.

The reply was, "I promise that I will achieve final victory no matter what, and protect your Master Waver."

Seeing Fang Yi nod, 'Conqueror King' waved his hand to brush aside Weber, who was no longer timid and whose eyes showed his willingness to mount his horse and fight alongside him.

He said goodbye.

“Master, although it has only been less than four days, you have matured a lot from those three Command Seals and your current performance.”

"However, in order to save your life, I can't take you with me in this battle."

"Regardless of the outcome of this battle, the Holy Grail War is about to end."

"And I'm afraid I won't have the chance to continue witnessing your growth."

"So, in these final moments, I want to leave you a gift."

The 'Conqueror King' smiled at Waver as he spoke these heavy words.

She said something that made her Master very uneasy.

"Didn't you say before that you wanted to see my dreams and my 'conquests'?"

"Now is the time to show it off!"

"You should still remember the three Command Seals you gave me, right?"

Before Waver could respond, Iskandar, who had been imagining something, spat out the Command Seal he had placed on himself.

"[Stay calm][Conquer the world][Achieve victory]."

"And now, Master, please keep a close eye on me."

"Watch how the 'Conqueror King' conquers the world and achieves victory."

"I also grant you permission to be my subject, to witness the end of this story, to share in my victory, and then to live on and tell others what you have experienced."

"This is my final 'order'!"

The 'Conqueror King' forcefully lifted the reins and then slapped the horse beneath him.

In Weber's somewhat blurry vision, he raised the longsword in his hand.

He roared triumphantly at the soldiers behind him.

"Warriors!"

"Today, we will leave our mark of heroism on the face of our strongest enemy."

"To buy a little more time for the final, perfect victory in this battle."
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"promise!"

The response to 'Conqueror King' was a unified shout and spears raised high in unison.

As everyone's beliefs and enthusiasm converged, they solidified into an indomitable will.

The previously precarious barrier became surprisingly stable.

The man known as 'Conqueror King' also raised his head and looked directly at the 'Demon Bodhisattva' in the distant sky.

Then, riding his steed, he charged straight ahead as the arrowhead.

"As long as I still harbor ambitions for distant lands, the expedition will never end."

"Then let us sing a triumphant song! The King's army! AAAALaLaLaLaLaie!!"

As he let out a triumphant shout that echoed through the sky, he followed his instincts and charged to the front, swinging his longsword.

At this moment, he, who launched the charge, and the [King's Army Force] [Unique Boundary], united by the collective belief of the crowd, formed a powerful force.

It seems to have transcended the original constraints.

At the same time, several notification sounds were generated in Fang Yi's ear.

The character Iskandar has acknowledged you and has shown you an unprecedented force—the Royal Army—formed from shared conviction.

[Influenced by the talents [Diligence and Excellence] and [Supernatural Gravity], and the [Challenge Mission: Rescue Waver Velvet].

You have gained knowledge of [Inherent Boundaries], which are structures highly related to beliefs.

After completing this task and obtaining the relevant rewards, you can further explore the [Rare Item] [Banner of Sincerity] that you possess.
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(End of this chapter)