As the supreme god, I choose to watch movies in the multiverse.

It is precisely because of this that Kiritsugu Emiya and Saber are at least several thousand meters apart at this moment. Under the influence of such a long distance, the replenishment of magic power is becoming less and less, in addition to Saber's long-term release of Noble Phantasms.

It's a miracle that Kiritsugu Emiya has survived this long without being drained of his life force.

"A-Se--!!!"

Once again, a voice filled with resentment and anger rang out as Berserker once more swerved his fighter jet toward Saber, while machine guns mounted on the jet continued to fire incessantly.

Seemingly intent on killing Saber, the Berserker has gone completely insane, and just as he's about to unleash his full power...

"boom--"

A crisp sound rang out, a sound that was clearly not made by a holy sword or an arrow, but rather like a blunt object striking Berserker's handsome black helmet.

As the camera moved, the audience outside the screen finally saw the face of the newcomer—Alicia.

The time of magic is over; now it's time of physics!

To be honest, Alicia did see Berserker's sudden attack, but since she had already spotted Red Archer drawing his bow a kilometer away to prepare, she ignored it.

But to her surprise, Berserker seemed completely unharmed after withstanding several nuclear missiles, and his strange appearance was completely different from when she first met him.

In a moment of inspiration, Alicia had a plan, so she chose to approach Berserker without him noticing and deliver a surprise attack.

The result was naturally useless, since Berserker's helmet is also a Noble Phantasm, and the Herrscher of Origin's scepter is not a particularly effective weapon.

Upon seeing this scene, the audience outside the light screen were no longer sleepy. Although no one knew exactly what the scepter in Alicia's hand was for, it was certainly not for hitting people.

It has to be said that this is indeed Alicia's doing, this operation is really unexpected... But at the same time, not only Alicia, but also some viewers outside the light screen image felt that Lancelot looked a bit strange.

How should I put it...? It seems like it's been enhanced; the black mist around it is much denser than when I first saw it.

And... isn't Berserker Matou Kariya's Servant? After learning Matou Kariya's true purpose for participating in the Holy Grail War, people from all over the multiverse felt that Matou Kariya was a real man, at least better than Tokiomi!

Although the old bug caused him psychological distress, he doesn't seem like the type to release the Berserker to cause trouble at this time.

Or is it that... because of Sakura's persecution and the old insect's torment, Matou Kariya has completely turned to the dark side?

Even so, it still doesn't explain why Berserker suddenly became so much stronger. This kind of sudden increase in power has also appeared in the previous King Conqueror. Could it be... a Command Seal?

More and more questions are arising in the minds of viewers of the light screen images, while the stories within the light screen images continue.

.........

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"aa————!!"

Berserker, who had been hit on the head by Alicia, stiffly turned his head towards Alicia like a machine and let out his roar that echoed through the night.

Then... he pulled out a weapon from between his legs that was completely out of place on screen—a Gatling gun!

Thanks to the Noble Phantasm that grants knights the ability to die unarmed, Gatling guns have now become Lancelot's weapon, and Lancelot angrily points them at Alicia.

In an instant! Sparks flew from the gun barrel as it fired, and a dense barrage of bullets shot out towards Alicia's body.

Using her power, Alicia formed a circular shield, resisting while watching the actions of the Outer God beside her.

Because Saber stopped attacking, the Outer God was taking advantage of the moment to quickly heal its wounds. However, it obviously wouldn't let go of this opportunity to reap the benefits, and shattered Alicia's shield with a single slap.

Berserker continued to fire, and seeing this, Alicia decisively chose to leave. She dodged the bullets with agility in the air and then gently landed on the ground next to Saber.

As she had guessed, the Outer God's actions were indeed correct. Perhaps they weren't conclusive evidence, but they were enough to explain why Lancelot was behaving so strangely.

Alicia already knew about Lancelot's abnormality, based on the close-range attack and the Outer God's reaction!

Meanwhile, a plan targeting the Outer Gods and the mastermind behind it all began to take shape in Alicia's mind.

It's risky, but worth a try!

"You are a guardian sent by the Counter Force, right? You should have a way to defeat Berserker."

He was a kilometer away from the Red Archer, but Alicia's voice truly resonated within his mind.

"?" Red A's expression was full of question marks. Was this Alicia's ability? Or some other method? But now was not the time to talk about these things.

With a hint of doubt, Red A replied, "Well, under normal circumstances, I'm no match for that monster. With his strength and martial arts skills, I estimate I wouldn't even last three moves."

Archer's answer was cautious, but he wasn't lying. Without using his Noble Phantasm, he estimated that he could only hold his own against Berserker for a short while before being defeated.

Having received Red A's reply, Alicia made her judgment and immediately said, "Then it's up to you, is that alright?"

“Hey…” Red A wanted to say something, but no matter how he called out to her in his mind, Alicia did not respond to him.

He had clearly ruled out the possibility of defeating Berserker, but Alicia obviously didn't believe his explanation...

"Oh dear... What a capricious boss. Well—even though it's temporary, and even though I don't know what you're planning to do, I'll just help you out for now. After all, I'm still a worker for the Counter Force." Red A said helplessly. He dared not disobey the new boss that the Counter Force had given him.

Thinking about the legends surrounding Lancelot, Archer vanished into the high-rise building in spirit form.

.........

"Saber! Your magic power is completely depleted now."

There's no need to ask; you can tell just by looking at her face. Saber isn't in good shape right now. Without a replenishment of her magic, she'll soon dissipate from the loss of magic.

Dying from exhaustion of magical energy is arguably the most frustrating way to die in this Holy Grail War.

Perhaps tacitly agreeing with Alicia's statement, Saber said nothing, only looking at her former colleague with a hint of sadness.

She couldn't understand what had happened to Lancelot, why he had become like this.

Seeing all of Saber's sadness and confusion, Love Juliusia paused for a moment and said, "Go and retrieve your scabbard, Saber... only then can you unleash your true power."

"Hmm!" The keyword "scabbard" instantly alerted Saber. She looked at Alicia with suspicion, pondered for a moment, and said, "Lancelot is currently aiding and abetting evil. As king, I have a duty to cut him down..."

Indeed, it is a king's duty. Her subjects have become such a grotesque and inhuman creature, and they have joined forces with the Outer Gods to attack her and Alicia. As the king, Saber has a duty to judge them.

Just then, a slightly languid voice sounded behind Saber: "Saber, you're really blinded by grief. You don't still think that Lancelot is behind that armor, do you?"

In just a few seconds, Archer arrived at the center of the Fuyuki Bridge from a kilometer away. Sure enough... it wasn't just Alicia who noticed Lancelot's abnormality; Archer had already sensed something was wrong when he launched the arrow attack.

“Archer?” Saber was somewhat surprised. He had slipped away from her nose and then returned, and had just helped her. Who exactly was he, and what was their relationship?

Who knew that Archer completely ignored Saber and said to Jeanne, who was still on guard against the Outer God's movements, "Hey... as a fellow Heroic Spirit sent by the Counter Force, as a Rule, you should know what happened to that guy, right?"

Although it's just speculation, Archer probably already knows who did it: using Command Seals to amplify power, using those disgusting feeds to make Berserker stronger, and insulting Lancelot's body as a hero.

Old bug...you really deserve to die.

Emiya gritted his teeth inwardly, thinking, "What is Tokiomi compared to that old bug? That old bug is clearly the real source of all evil."

"Yes, although the body is indeed Berserker, Lancelot's spirit origin within it has been subjected to inhumane alterations. Now, Lancelot's remaining consciousness has dissipated. Apart from this body, Lancelot has completely withdrawn from this Holy Grail War."

Jeanne used her authority as Rule to silently learn about everything that happened to Lancelot, but the deeper she went, the more shocked she became. The ability to modify a Spirit Origin and the magic crest that could achieve the effect of a Command Seal without needing one—that person must be someone who knew the Holy Grail system extremely well.

That's natural! The Holy Grail system is extremely complex. Apart from magicians of Solomon and Merlin's caliber who can see through it at a glance, other modern magicians would need to dedicate their entire lives to it in order to alter the Holy Grail system.

And coincidentally, Zouken Matou is arguably the person in the world who knows the Fuyuki City Holy Grail System best, after all... the Command Seals in the Holy Grail System were provided by him back then.

In addition, with the insect magic he has been cultivating for so many years, in a sense, the old insects can kill those young Masters as long as they join the war.

Although his magical skills may not be comparable to those of a monarch like Kenneth, in terms of ruthlessness and self-preservation, ten Kenneths would not be a match for him.

“How could this be, Lancelot…” Saber wasn’t stupid; she had just been overwhelmed by grief. Now that she had come to her senses, she understood what the 'Heroic Spirit' before her was.

That wasn't Lancelot at all; it was just a monster with Lancelot's body!

An unprecedented rage filled Saber's heart. Even when provoked by the King of Heroes, she had never been so angry. She even wanted to insult the bodies of the deceased Heroic Spirits. No matter who it was, such evil ways could not be let go!

Seeing this, Alicia continued, "So Saber, leave this to us. You go to Irisviel's side. As the original vessel of the Holy Grail... she is in the most dangerous place right now! The mastermind behind Lancelot's transformation might very well target Irisviel because of the Holy Grail!"

“I understand, Alicia! I believe you. Although I don’t know what you’re thinking, as the chosen savior, I will obey whatever instructions you give!”

With these words in mind, Saber headed towards the temporary protective base of Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel in the distance.

Meanwhile, on the Fuyuki Bridge, Archer will face the cursed and corrupted Heroic Spirit 'Lancelot' alone, while Alicia and Joan of Arc will continue to resist the Outer Gods!

Chapter 82 Alicia's Companion Honkai Beast!

Old bug!

It's him again. He's not a powerful Servant like the King of Heroes, nor is he a magician with both strategy and strength like Marisbury.

He's just an old immortal who's lived for who knows how many years. Apart from his amazing ability to survive, his strength is completely at the bottom in this Holy Grail War.

Yet this very entity has repeatedly made moves that send the blood pressure of viewers outside the screen soaring.

From Sakura at the beginning to his transformation of Lancelot now, this guy... is definitely a born villain, a major antagonist destined to wreak havoc on the world from the very beginning!

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Joseph: "That person... has not a trace of the Golden Spirit, he is just a pure, disgusting villain."

Boros: "Insulting a warrior's body...? Very well, Zouken Matou, you have crossed my line!"

The old bug's actions were unacceptable to both villains and heroes, but what many people were curious about was why the old bug would participate in the Holy Grail War at this time, and... what Alicia wanted to do.

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Is that perverted old worm going to get involved in this Holy Grail War? What does he want to do while the Outer Gods are rampaging? What means does he plan to use to seize the Holy Grail?"

Conan: "Alicia said that she has a way to fight the enemy, but without Saber's help, how can she defeat the Outer Gods?"

He simply couldn't understand it. Although Alicia was incredibly powerful, even surpassing the imagination of the viewers outside the light screen, he couldn't fathom how she could salvage the situation with the Outer God in front and the annoying old bug behind...

The reason Conan is unable to deduce is because he knows too little information, and also because he is too young. Although he has intelligence far beyond that of his peers, it is still far from enough.

Bishop of Destiny: "Old bug... Holy Grail... Container, hehehe, I see. It seems Alicia is already familiar with the rules of that world."

In the Honkai world, Otto, who was daydreaming at his desk, had already figured out Alicia's scheme.

Otto is a cautious person, and his wisdom is astonishing even in the multiverse. Compared to Conan, who is not even twenty years old, his shrewdness and wisdom are on a deeper level.

Through inquiries from various sources and repeated review of previous light screen images, Otto had already gained a deep understanding of the world called Type-Moon. Even some powerful magicians could not match Otto's 'outsider' knowledge of the world.

Simply put, in the world where Alicia currently exists, there are two Holy Grails... one is the Holy Grail that Solomon took from Gilgamesh, and the other is Irisviel.

For unknown reasons, Irisviel's Holy Grail contained powerful resentment and malice, and could no longer grant wishes normally, while the one in Solomon's hand could still grant wishes normally.

The old bug's goal was naturally not the Holy Grail in Solomon's hands, or rather, even if he went all out, he would not be a match for Solomon. The two were on different levels, and this gap could not be bridged by strategy or rules.

His goal is Irisviel, to seize the Holy Grail... most likely he'll survive at the hands of the Outer Gods, but... this gives Alicia a chance, a chance to reclaim and reuse the Holy Grail!

The Holy Grail's function is not as simple as it seems. To fulfill wishes? No... The Holy Grail's true purpose is to achieve the Third Law. With enough magic power, one can materialize the soul through the Holy Grail.

Alicia's goal was not the Third Law, nor was it to wish upon the Holy Grail to destroy the Outer Gods, but rather to inject Honkai energy into the Holy Grail!

What chemical reaction would occur when the evil of this world and Honkai energy are combined? Just imagine... a re-emergence of Honkai energy at a high concentration, like the Second Honkai War... no, even beyond that, in an already chaotic world.