The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Manshu opened his eyes slightly and saw the starlight twinkling. He then grabbed the short sword in his hand and threw it into the distance.

The remaining storm swept up the short sword, transforming it back into a spear, which was then hurled out like a meteor.

At the Sajou family mansion, Arash went straight to Sajou Hiroki, Sajou Aika's father.

The magician, who was about the same age as the head of the household, sat quietly in the living room of this tranquil residential area, as if he were preparing to entertain the guests who were coming.

"It seems someone anticipated our arrival?"

This sight was indeed surprising, and Arash couldn't help but ask.

"With the Ise family and the Reiko family withdrawing one after another, isn't the Sajō family the most obvious target? Although I am not a Master participating in the battle, no magician still existing in this city will be considered an innocent person."

Hiroki Sajou forced a smile. The entrance hall, corridors, stairs, and doors of this mansion were all protected by magical barriers.

"Then you can trust me, Arash, a great hero of the East. We only need information about your Master. Even if you are unwilling to hand it over, we will not easily harm your life."

Arash still wore a very friendly smile; most people would probably unconsciously believe him.

However, Hiroki Sajou did not lower his guard because of this. Instead, he raised his hand and triggered the magic in his hand, firing a magic bullet.

Such an attack landed on Arash's body, yet even his physical body couldn't be damaged.

Arash, who bears a strong remnant of the Age of Gods, possesses a physical body that rivals even that of ordinary defensive artifacts.

"Since you launched the attack first, I won't hold back either."

Arash's expression didn't change much; the only change was in the magical arrows, which shot out at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye after he finished speaking.

The numerous magical barriers erected by Hiroki Sajou were far too fragile under the arrow's force; they were automatically destroyed as soon as the arrow passed through the barriers.

Arash's arrow was merely meant to make the difference between them clear, and he was about to speak when he sensed a massive surge of magical energy coming from the side.

This attack was completely undisguised; a surge of magical power emanated from outside the house, clearly perceptible even before it arrived.

Arash immediately retreated while raising his bow and unleashing a barrage of arrows.

The arrows that were shot were all knocked down by the golden holy sword wielded by the shattered wall.

The swirling wind from the sword alone was enough to stop the hundreds and thousands of magical arrows that were fired at the same time.

"It really is you, Saber. Are you planning to continue the unfinished battle on Mount Okutama?"

There's really no reason to guess who would appear here, except for Arthur Pendragon, Ayaka Sajou's Servant.

The golden sword cleaved through all of Arash's attacks, carrying a fierce wind as it slashed down on his body.

"Cough, this has really hurt you."

Arash coughed up blood, but his face still wore a smile.

"He actually chose to use his body as a shield to block the momentum of my sword strike. You should know that even if this holy sword doesn't strike at full power, it would still cut an ordinary Servant in two."

The Knight King said in disbelief that the Holy Sword, which had been freed from the Wind King's barrier and used as a scabbard, was now unleashing an attack far beyond the ordinary.

"Everyone will be surprised like that, and yes, I'm incredibly strong."

"I don't know what kind of girl's protection she has, but while I'm not immortal, I'm not easily injured."

Arash received a blessing from the goddess Almati, one of the seven archangels of Zoroastrianism, who are guardians representing piety and devotion.

It is not surprising that Arash, the Persian hero who sacrificed himself to end the war between the two countries, would receive Almaty's blessing.

Therefore, Arash chose to charge straight in, taking the Knight King's slash head-on, and swinging his fists to engage in hand-to-hand combat.

"You guys, you've chosen to come at me bare-handed again."

Even the Knight King couldn't help but feel a bit troubled, as fighting bare-handed meant giving up his advantage.

This has already exceeded the combat range of a longsword; in close-quarters combat, Arash is clearly more accustomed to it than the Knight King.

'He's very skilled in combat and knows how to kill Saber.'

The Knight King subconsciously analyzed the situation, familiarizing himself with his opponent's fighting style and searching for an opportunity to counterattack. (II)

But—nine

"Take this!"

Arash conjured a dagger from who-knows-where and swung it toward the Knight King.

But the Knight King seemed to have anticipated this, using the gauntlet on his arm to deflect the dagger's attack. 4

"Oh dear, you saw right through me." (Three)

Arash shook his head regretfully and said with a smile. (5)

"After all, bare-handed attacks are ineffective against me, so you'll definitely use a weapon made of magic for your final strike."

Arash possessed a robust physique, but the Knight King also possessed armor made of magic. (4)

Therefore, the Knight King was able to deduce and prepare accordingly.

"However, I still didn't expect you to stab me with a sword like a dagger. I really think you are a master comparable to Lord Tristan."

The Knight King praised him with a smile, which made Arash laugh a few times as well.

The javelins, carrying the power of a storm, also arrived at this moment, and the meteors flying through the sky with unstoppable momentum fell straight down from the sky.

"It seems your partner on the other side has already lost to Saber, so I'd better hurry up and secure the victory."

Both men present knew where the spear came from, so naturally one was overjoyed while the other was filled with sorrow.

“Berserker’s power is astonishingly strong. Even when I was fighting against Rome, I never saw such a strong divine presence.”

The Knight King simply sighed and, without hesitation, swung his golden holy sword, unleashing a strike with dozens of times its original power.

This was not for killing the enemy, but simply to create distance for retreat.

Even though the spear pierced his body, the Knight King simply endured the pain, pulled the spear from his body, and continued to leave without looking back.

Arashra wanted to keep the Knight King, but he couldn't. The Knight King forced his way out entirely by relying on his own regenerative abilities.

"That's a decisive decision without hesitation, but is it really a decision that Saber could make so easily?"

Arash shook the bow in his hand, saying with some regret and surprise at the matter.

It was no longer possible to give chase. After only a hundred or two meters away, the Knight King could no longer be seen. It seemed that some special method had been used.

Arash didn't continue searching, since Hiroki Sajou was still there, and they had already achieved their goal. The rest could be considered superfluous gains.

Arash picked up the short sword that Saber had tossed aside. The sword's normal function had never been used much; it was being used entirely as a catalyst for throwing spears.

“Saber has been repelled now, so you probably don’t have any more ambushes left. It’s time to confess.”

Arash then slowly approached Hiroki Sajou and asked him a question. This time, Hiroki Sajou softened his expression and looked up at Arash.

"That's certainly possible, but there's one thing. Could you please check if anyone is still in my daughter's room first, Archer?"

Hiroki Sajo said this.

"After that, the location of the underground Greater Grail, the rituals performed, and everything about my daughter, Ayaka Sajō, can be entrusted to you."

"no problem."

Arash's eyes could almost see into people's hearts, and he could tell that the words came from the heart, so he agreed without hesitation.

So he walked through the corridor, went up the stairs, and came to the door of his dormitory.

All of this was enshrined in a magical barrier, as if it were being guarded against from someone.

However, this level of magical barrier was just as fragile as before, and Arash easily broke through it, opening the dormitory door.

However, no one lived in the room; the blankets on the bed were pulled back, seemingly indicating that the room's owner had left.

"This is?"

Arash was somewhat puzzled by Sajou Hiroki's purpose, but he figured he could find the answer once he returned, so he didn't linger, simply taking in all the sights before leaving. (9)

When he returned, Manshu was already there. Manshu had changed into casual clothes and was sitting next to Sajo Hiroki, talking to him about something. (iv)

Seeing Arash come down the stairs, Manju stopped talking and stood up to greet him.

"The location of the Underground Greater Grail has been determined. Sajō Aika should be there, barring any unforeseen circumstances. We can prepare for the final battle."

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Offerings (IV)

"Ayaka is gone? Then I have nothing left to hide, because I must go there and see for myself." (iii)

Arash told Hiroki Sajo that the dormitory room was now empty, and Hiroki Sajo slumped into a chair as if all his strength had been drained away.

After a while, he took a deep breath, as if to invigorate himself, before sitting up and speaking.

"I have two daughters, as you probably all know. The one participating in this Holy Grail War is my first child, Sajō Aika."

Although I don't know whether I should be grateful, it was this Holy Grail War that allowed that thing to show the expression of someone in love, something I could never have done. (Collection)

Hiroki Sajou sat in his chair, a look of reminiscence on his face, referring to his daughter, Aika Sajou, as "that thing" with a mixture of distress and inexplicable emotion.

"But precisely because of this, terrifying things have also been born in this world. The other day, Saber, worried about Ayaka's future safety, entrusted me with a relic, but unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to use it." Q

Therefore, I must also go to the location of the Greater Grail underground, to see Aika with my own eyes, and to see what my daughter really wants to become.

I must also rescue my daughter, Ayaka. This is my duty as a magician, a husband entrusted with the care of my two daughters by my wife, and a father.

In the end, Hiroki Sajou firmly stated that he had indeed been a half-baked magician until his wife's death, which led him to return to the study of magic.

But Hiroki Sajo knew in his heart that it was just his way of escaping; he really wasn't a proper magician.

He was attached to family ties and intoxicated by love, so he could only choose to escape, and as a result, he couldn't even take good care of his two daughters.

"The responsibilities of being a husband and father? That's quite heavy. It's really impossible to refuse such a request."

Arash spoke while glancing at Manshu beside him.

"Would I refuse? It's just one more person to take along. But I must say, your daughter has become truly evil."

Because of the Holy Grail War, the goddess, a girl, fell from grace. Driven by her love, she will engulf the entire world, becoming the common mother of all the sorceresses and detestable creatures of humanity.

This man probably wants to save more than just one person, but even if Zero wanted to go to the Sandbar Aika, it would require immense courage, at least for ordinary people.

His father's strength gave him the courage, but what he could actually do was another matter entirely.

"If you're not afraid of death, then come along. I won't offer much help until I get interested."

Manshu simply said this and closed his eyes.

"This is originally a matter for the Sajou family, and I will rely on my own strength to accomplish it."