The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

However, burning oneself up and then unleashing a Noble Phantasm as a form of resistance is still an option.

"My cultivation is far from sufficient, but it is unacceptable to use me as a stepping stone."

Arjuna's gaze was as sharp as a sword as he was about to announce the name of the Noble Phantasm once more.

But before that, swarms of large snakes suddenly darted out from both sides of the road.

Those were large snakes, three or four meters long and about the thickness of a bowl, and there were dozens of them.

Their movements were remarkably swift; they covered a distance of seven or eight meters in the time it took for the horses' hooves to lift and fall.

"Hmm? I didn't expect to attract other people as well. But hiding your head and tail is despicable. You don't even deserve to be trampled under my horse."

Manshu didn't even glance at the swarm of snakes that had flown out. He raised his sword not to strike them, but because the flames of the sun burning beside the horse were enough to incinerate them.

"No, this is actually to inform you of my arrival, Rider."

The gray-clad follower jumped out from a short distance away the next moment, his voice revealing no emotion.

Chapter Seven: Incarnation

The same swarm of snakes appeared out of thin air from the ground as before; they were all made of magic and were summoned through magic or similar means.

In fact, just by looking at Assassin's image, it's clear that he is a Servant associated with snakes, which greatly narrows down the scope of his identity.

　"These trivial things alone cannot provide the basis for your exaggerated appearance. Being able to eliminate two Servants at once today has lightened the burden of my journey."

These summoned ordinary serpents were naturally no threat to Manjushri. These creatures were quite fast, but they could not threaten any Servants; at most, they could only harm ordinary people.

Even without swinging a sword, the lingering magical glow emanating from the surrounding area was enough to ignite it all, without being able to stop it in the slightest.

However, an obstacle appeared in his way, preventing him from continuing to swing his sword at the already severely injured Arjuna.

We need to cut this gray-clad follower who suddenly appeared in front of us in two first, and then deal with the rest.

However, it is true that taking down two Servants at once can alleviate a lot of pressure. Although Manju doesn't recognize the identities of these Servants, he can still bring a sense of oppression.

This is undoubtedly for Servants who possess a certain level of strength and are at the level of great heroes; at least the magical power transmitted from their Spirit Origin is not something deceptive.

The intense aura of demons and divinity emanating from Assassin already proclaimed the strength of his Spirit Origin.

"A complex mix of scents mingled around you, yet had no connection whatsoever to this place."

"You warrior riding on your back, you are not a servant of this place, are you? All I ask for is this sacred land. You can still leave now."

The gray-clad Assassin, also hiding under his hood, stared intently at Manshu with his cold, snake-like eyes and spoke sarcastically.

"Since all you desire is death, why don't I grant it to you? You demon with divine power flowing through your veins, die here with the divinely ordained hero over there."

Manju once again commanded his steed, making it continue to tread on lightning and sunfire, imbuing the sword with brilliant spiritual light, and wielding this judgmental strike.

The released magic was even pressuring the surrounding space, causing everything to become distorted.

There's no reason for Assassin to directly confront Rider's charge; the idea of ​​Assassin engaging in direct combat through violence is ultimately a heretical notion.

He simply put his hands together and then made various hand gestures, as if he were forming hand seals, which should be a strange ritual.

Just before Manju arrived, his body turned into a cloud of smoke. Manju's charging figure passed directly through the smoke, and his magic dispelled all the smoke, leaving only empty land.

"Is this a ninjutsu?"

Although he wasn't quite sure about Assassin's initial attire, his subsequent methods seemed somewhat familiar, prompting Manshu to ask in bewilderment.

"That's what the people here should call these strange arts I've mastered."

Assassin's voice came from behind Manshu, accompanied by the sound of something cutting through the air. Nine

Manju didn't turn around; he simply reached out and grabbed three ninja symbols that perfectly fit the stereotype, and they landed in his hand. Four

Unfortunately, Manshu's knowledge in this area wasn't very comprehensive, or rather, he knew very little about Japanese mythology and history. (8)

I only know a few well-known names; most others are completely outside my knowledge, so I can't guess their identities. II

"These are interesting things, but aside from delaying your death, these spells offer no real help; they're merely techniques to keep you alive for a while at best."

However, at least seeing something new and interesting still piqued Manshu's interest. Three

Although the magic here isn't particularly advanced, as discussed in this article, despite the grandiose claims of Onmyodo magic, which boasts of its divine power, it can't even perform the rituals for summoning Servants. Its level is far inferior to genuine Western magic.

However, seeing some amusing toys was worth a second glance. If it weren't for the fact that this wasn't the time to relax and play freely, Manshu would have really been interested in seeing what this guy could come up with.

But Arjuna wasn't incapacitated yet. Taking advantage of Manjushri's missed attack, he quickly used his magic to heal his wounds, restoring him to at least a level where he could launch a normal attack.

After all, Arjuna was a servant without a master summoned by the sacred land of Kanagawa Port, and was directly connected to this sacred land, so he had a considerable amount of magical power to use.

However, it also has the negative effect of being unable to leave the land where one was summoned in principle, and even if one could leave, it would be difficult to engage in intense battles.

Of course, the amount of magic output will be less than normal, but at least the magic is obtained directly from the spiritual veins.

Having barely recovered enough to catch his breath, Ah Zhou didn't hesitate to raise his divine bow, Gan Di Ba, once again and fire his shot.

In an instant, Arjuna stood still, transforming into a cannon-like figure, and arrows burning with the flames of the fire god Agni rained down like rain.

This flame is not only something that attaches to arrows to cause damage, but it also works on the same principle as Karna's flight.

The flames formed from magic can also emit jets of air to accelerate the arrows, allowing them to reach speeds several times the speed of sound.

This arrow was not some light, weightless arrow, but rather an arrow imbued with divine fire, powerful enough to destroy the earth.

The ground where Manju stood was transformed into a crater a hundred meters deep by the rain of arrows. The arrows, one after another, had the power to flatten even a hill.

"What an outstanding warrior! He never misses an opportunity and seizes every chance for victory, so death is the most precious thing to him."

Manshu's voice of praise leaped out from the attack range along with the sound of hooves, while what awaited him was a barrage of rockets that never stopped, as well as strange weapons being hurled at him.

"It is time to end this. Come to the sunset of Egypt, for this is the serpent of the end. In the name of the Pharaoh, I command you, serpent of dawn, descend upon this place!"

Since the initial path of conquest has failed to end this battle, let it end with the twilight of the dynasty and its final fate.

The Serpent of Dawn was a treasure of Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

The history of ancient Egypt, which spanned thirty-three dynasties, ended with the death of Cleopatra and the fate of Egypt in the mouth of a poisonous snake.

"Witness the things born from true fantasy, witness the divine beast that manifests as the curtain falls on a thousand years of time! This is the symbol of the end, and also the serpent representing the supreme divinity of the Pharaoh. This is something that cannot be compared to the inferior creations you have summoned."

Manshu shouted loudly as he swung his sword to slay the incoming attacks.

"For the soul of the sacred serpent will also fall; He is the guardian of Egypt, the guardian of the Pharaoh, and the symbol of royal power! On my crown, the goddess Isis descended with her magic, forming the sacred serpent with the radiance of the sun and the stars, creating the sacred eye."

Urayus, the sacred serpent, is the representative of the goddess Wadgit. She is usually depicted as a cobra and is considered the guardian of the Nile Delta and the protector of all of Lower Egypt. She is also one of the oldest goddesses in Egyptian history.

The pharaohs wore the Uulaes as headdresses, placing their bodies on top of their heads as crowns to signify the protection they received and to proclaim the pharaoh's rule over the land.

This also became a symbol of the pharaoh at the time. The pharaoh could only be recognized if he wore the Uraeus on his head, so the snake, like a ray of light, represented the legitimacy of his rule.

After the pharaohs were regarded as the incarnation of the sun god, people believed that Uraeus would protect the pharaohs by breathing fire at the enemies through her eyes.

At that time, the goddess also represented the sun, so the cobra goddess also gave rise to the Eye of Vajit, a sacred eye that could see through all things in the world.

After that, as Horus's status continued to rise, he acquired royal power, and the eye that symbolized royal power became the Eye of Horus.

This eye symbolizes supreme royal power and divine protection. Of course, in some cases it is also associated with Hathor and is called the Eye of Hathor.

Manju first summoned the serpent of dawn, issuing his commands in the name of the Pharaoh, and then summoned the true symbol of royal power.

This treasure could not be used properly in Cleopatra's hands. As the Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty, she could not compare with the legendary pharaohs of the past.

The Ptolemaic dynasty pharaohs had a very weak connection with the gods and generally did not possess the attribute of divinity.

Cleopatra was believed to have been the embodiment of the goddess Isis because of her beauty, and thus she was granted a slight degree of divinity.

Furthermore, since Cleopatra lacked the skill of riding, she was unable to control the summoned beast and could only let the snake wreak havoc, but even she herself would be affected.

However, as a Rider, Manjushri, who also possesses extremely high divinity and the identity of a Pharaoh, has the right to completely control this serpent.

The serpent of the end, the serpent of dawn, the ancient and final power fell to form the divine serpent before Manjushri's eyes.

"Be crushed! Be utterly pulverized before this divine beast, the embodiment of a long history, and beneath this surging torrent!"

"It was indeed a terrifying serpent, but it was far less formidable than the one I had seen."

Although Assassin in gray showed some change in expression, he didn't seem particularly shocked.

However, in this land, the only serpent that can surpass the divine serpent, which is the embodiment of the sacred serpent and the destruction of Egypt, seems to be the extremely infamous evil serpent.

Is she a Servant associated with Yamata no Orochi? That certainly fits her current image.

But that's not a big deal. The other party isn't Orochi itself; it's just a Servant. What can it possibly do?

Your Moon's Orochi is indeed positioned quite high, roughly at the level of a main god.

"Witness this, for this is a gift bestowed by Mount Ibuki! This is divine power! The Origin of the Incarnation, Ibuki Daimyojin!"

The grey-clad Assassin also chose to unleash his Noble Phantasm, and this Noble Phantasm undoubtedly proclaimed his identity.

The serpent that was summoned by Manjusaka was not something that could be dealt with by human power, but it just so happens that Assassin possessed something that was not human power.

Upon hearing the name of this treasure, Manju felt it sounded familiar; it seemed to be the same name as the treasure of Mochizuki Chiyome.

That Noble Phantasm was obtained by summoning the Great God of Ibukiyama, also known as Yamata no Orochi, and briefly borrowing its power.

The origin of this treasure is the curse on Koga Saburo, the legendary progenitor of the Koga ninja and the ancestor of Mochizuki Chiyome.

It is said that after entering the otherworld beneath Mount Ibuki, Saburo Koga was able to survive and return to the surface, thus becoming entangled with the Yamata no Orochi and suffering a curse.

The name of the Noble Phantasm confirms the identity of the Assassin before us without a doubt: he is none other than Koga Saburo, the man cursed by the god Ibuki.

Unlike Chiyome Mochizuki, who could only briefly summon the power of Yamata no Orochi, Saburo Koga, the progenitor of the Koga clan, could directly wield the curse of Yamata no Orochi.

With the sound of his Noble Phantasm being released, Saburo Koga's eyes rolled back, and the snake wrapped around his hand began to swell and multiply violently, the surging magical power directly covering his entire body.

Uncle>≥〇;肆×夿⊙俬∞¨⒉⑼〓∷lin5仲ＱUN: In the blink of an eye, a giant several meters tall, made up of snakes, appeared before Manshu.

This is a monster formed by the fusion of a human and a giant serpent. All that can be seen is Koga Saburo's original head, which is still exposed. The rest of his body has been wrapped around the giant serpent, forming even thicker limbs.

At first glance, Saburo Koga's Noble Phantasm looks like he's piloting an exoskeleton made of snakes.

Koga Saburo raised his hand, which consisted of three snake tails, and with both arms extended forward, he directly grabbed the enormous divine serpent that was lashing out at him with its tails.

This earth-shaking attack was directly blocked by Saburo Koga. He merely left a few meters of drag marks before deflecting the serpent's strike.

After activating his Noble Phantasm, Saburo Koga gained incredible strength and stamina. In addition, the damage the snake inflicted on targets with divine power would be reduced proportionally based on their level.

After activating his Noble Phantasm, Koga Saburo, who possesses B-rank divinity, is like an incarnation of Ibuki Daimyojin, and the divine serpent he ultimately obtains is indeed not so easy to overcome.

"It's time to end this, Rider!"

Arjuna stopped his uninterrupted rain of fire, for he was about to put his words into action. Terrifying, destructive magic gathered in his hands as he prepared to unleash the Beast Lord's artifact once more.