A certain crossover anime's nuclear-powered sword immortal

A passionate female voice echoed in my ears.

"Didn't I tell you not to disturb me while I'm studying, Rider?"

Sakura sighed.

"What does it matter? You haven't been studying at all, have you?"

Women's teasing voices rang out again.

"..."

Sakura silently opened her textbook.

However, the woman seemed to see right through Sakura and spoke up again.

"You clearly want that man, don't you? Why don't you just tell him how you feel? If you keep your feelings hidden, the person you want will end up being snatched away by someone else!"

“————!!”

……

Under the cover of night, red sprites dance.

The 'elf' had a head of bright golden hair and was humming a self-composed song that was off-key and had a strong Latin accent.

On her feet, metal, brass-like high-heeled boots danced incessantly, elegant and rhythmic, their hems billowing like a beautiful red rose on the quiet street.

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Sakura, who was following behind the girl, put on a mask of pain as she listened to Nero's song.

Even if you remind her, it won't stop this self-centered Roman tyrant; it might even provoke her resentment and cause even bigger trouble.

Just like last night, Sakura stopped her from singing freely at home, so the Roman tyrant sang out in a spirit form, tormenting her eardrums.

It was like opening a private voice chat room, where only Sakura could hear it, and only she could enjoy the 'beautiful' singing of this Roman tyrant.

After things finally calmed down, Sakura drifted off to sleep, only to find that even in her dreams, she was listening to off-key singing.

That was utterly despairing.

Before this, Sakura didn't know much about Nero, and it was because of this that she finally learned that Nero, who loved art and performance and called himself "an artist comparable to Apollo," was actually tone-deaf.

Sakura, whose eyes had lost their color, followed the girl in the red dress ahead as they strolled along the deserted street.

Suddenly, Sakura noticed that the girl's singing was gradually weakening, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. A dangerous aura began to emanate from the air, making her involuntarily alert.

"They've arrived...Rider?"

"Yes, that's right, player. My next opponent is just ahead."

With a light and cheerful tone, Nero looked at the two figures that appeared in front of him.

"cold?"

Sakura stared blankly at the twin-tailed girl in the red coat.

Rin was also looking at Sakura with a somewhat surprised expression.

"It's Sakura! I really didn't expect you to get involved too?"

"I……"

While Sakura was still trying to figure out how to explain all this, Nero suddenly spoke up.

"Could we save this reminiscing for after the battle is over, my friend?"

At that moment, Sakura saw a flame seem to ignite in Nero's hand, and a twisted, dark red greatsword appeared in her grasp.

Without a doubt, that is the crystallization of magic and fantasy—a Noble Phantasm.

"Huh? As a Rider, you're going to wield a greatsword?"

After all, only one day had passed since the summoning, and Sakura's understanding of Nero's strength was still limited to the information she could see.

Class: Rider

Master: Sakura Orihara

Real name: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus

Height: 150cm

Weight: XNUM X kg

Strength: C Endurance: D Agility: A Magic: B Luck: A Noble Phantasm: A

Class Skills:

"Anti-magic": C "Riding": B

Inherent skills:

"Emperor's Privilege": EX "Chronic Headache": B "Even if the sun sets three times": A

Possess a treasure:

"Invited to the breathtaking Golden Theater": A++ "The Meteorite Saddle": A

“What’s so difficult about that?” Nero said cheerfully as he effortlessly swung the dark red greatsword that Sakura found incredibly heavy.

"Too rigid, my beautiful musician~"

Nero turned to Sakura and spoke in a pleasant voice.

"And who decided that Riders must fight on horseback? How can someone from so many years ahead of me have such an old-fashioned mindset?"

“I…” Sakura was speechless for a moment.

Nero, however, continued with a smile.

"I actually prefer swordsmanship to Simon Magus's magic, and the most suitable rank for me is Saber. This is a shortcoming for a performer, but it doesn't matter; I will make up for it myself. As an emperor, if I don't even have this much 'privilege,' then I am not worthy of ruling the mighty Roman Empire."

Nero possesses the highest level, or EX level, "Emperor's Privileges".

"Emperor's Privilege" is a skill that is not normally available, but can be acquired in a short period of time through the individual's own initiative.

Eligible skills include riding, swordsmanship, art, leadership, and strategy. At a level of A or higher, even physical attributes (such as divinity) can be acquired.

In the Roman Empire, the emperor was practically a god; even if the emperor called a deer a horse, it truly became a horse. But one couldn't be completely devoid of truth either.

You can acquire skills through good character.

Because she is an all-around genius with a strong curiosity, she has already experienced most of the professional skills. Even if she suddenly says that she can fly a passenger plane, she can really figure it out on her own. However, due to the combined effects of her short attention span and her chronic headache, she will forget the tricks she learns in no time.

"Okay, good luck then, Rider!"

Sakura waved her little fist to cheer Nero on.

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Golden Theater That Captivates the Heart and Soul

"Yes, that's how I should play the instrument."

Nero smiled and nodded, then spoke loudly.

"In this chaotic theater where heroes from different eras have arrived, I will surely be the most dazzling protagonist. Just watch, that cup that everyone else covets will naturally be possessed by the most powerful emperor!"

With this declaration, Nero puffed out her full chest and looked ahead.

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"Then... let the performance begin!"

A large amount of magic power was being extracted at this moment, and Sakura could clearly feel it, which meant that Rider was about to unleash his Noble Phantasm.

"Appreciate my talent, listen to the thunderous applause! Then praise, praise this golden theater! The glorious empire sung by the virgins!"

Overwhelmed by his emotions, Nero's crimson greatsword burst into flames.

At the same time, Scáthach, standing beside Rin, also wielded her red magic spear, leaving trails of spear shadows as the spear tip sliced ​​through the air.

The power was compressed to its limit, and the ground suddenly cracked. Scáthach's purple figure shot towards Nero like an arrow released from a bow.

Whoosh!

Neither Sakura nor Rin could see with their naked eyes when the two Servants started fighting.

All they could hear was the continuous clanging of weapons clashing, vibrating in their ears.

Clang clang clang—!!!

Sparks flew, and every collision between the Noble Phantasms unleashed intense and dazzling magical colors.

"What amazing martial arts skills...!"

Sakura watched the two Heroic Spirits fight and exclaimed in surprise.

Clang!

Swords clashed with spears, sparks flying, and Nero and Scáthach each took a few steps back.

However, judging from Nero's somewhat strained appearance, Scáthach clearly had the upper hand.

In the instant they stepped back, Nero conjured a brightly blooming rose in his hand.

Then, she held it to her chest and recited.

"RegnumCaelorumEtGehenna!"

The blooming, bright red roses were tossed high into the air by Nero.

"Build it, my towering edifice! Display your supreme radiance here!"

As he chanted, Nero thrust his deep red greatsword into the ground below.

"Witness my talent! Hear the thunderous applause! Embrace the glory of being in power! Bloom like a flower! Let the opening begin! Invite you to the heart-stirring Golden Theater!!"

Vibrant red and dazzling gold spread out, enveloping Scáthach and the two girls within.

————『Invitation to the Golden Theater of Exhilaration (Aestus Domus Aurea)』.

Using magic to create and recreate the theater she built in Rome during her lifetime.

It is said that after the theater opened, many audience members left during the first performance. Outraged by this, she sealed off all the entrances and exits for the second performance, and not a single person left the theater until the end of the show.

Before becoming an emperor, she firmly believed that she was an "artist comparable to Apollo, the god of music" and a "charioteer comparable to the sun god." Only someone with such a mindset could accomplish such a grand magic, similar to but not the same as the Realm of Limits, to achieve her desires in the Absolute Emperor Circle.

There also appear to be subspecies such as the "Silver Workshop" used for creating handicrafts and the "Burning Kitchen" used for culinary competitions.