The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

The raging winds whipped up by magic overlapped, creating an even greater distortion that ultimately compressed everything onto the sword, forming a terrifying power that transcended the limits of physics.

All of this will transform into a weapon that shreds everything, devouring space itself and distorting light and sound.

The gates of the treasure vault did not stop there. Since they had chosen to fight beyond the limits of this spiritual foundation, there was no need to be appreciative. The remaining magic power was exchanged for treasures within the vault to enhance the power of this Heaven-Opening Sword. (4)

Thus, the divine sword, its true name now revealed, will unleash the power of this epic tale of creation. 2

The primordial state of the planet when it was born, before life even existed, a scene known as hell, is recreated on this land.

"We praise the 'Kaiyan Aura' created by Mazda, that extraordinary, praiseworthy aura, that holy, omnipotent, and agile aura, which surpasses all creation."

Although the Hero King before us is not as powerful as before, the power he unleashed by sacrificing himself to finally release the EA sword, combined with the power Wang Cai used to enhance it, is probably unmatched by anyone in this ceremony.

Even against Manju, who is also without a master, it takes some effort to deal with him, and he cannot rely entirely on Busyvallas beneath him.

Then Manjushri chanted again, so that the supreme light created by Ahura might once more manifest its power.

"Kaiyan's inspiration belongs to Ahura Mazda, through whom Ahura Mazda created the perfect, beautiful, desirable, radiant, and powerful Sushiyant."

That light once belonged to Hushan of the Bishdadi dynasty, the king who ruled over the seven kingdoms of the earth and had annihilated two-thirds of the demons of Mazander and the false believers of Varena.

The first recipient of this Keyan light was the great Holy King Hushan, whom the Avesta general would call Hushyangha.

According to the Book of Kings, Hushan was the grandson of Lu, the first king of Persia, and his father was killed by the son of Angolan.

Hu Shan praised Ahura Mazda and Anahita, and received divine revelation from Kaiyang, who gave him the power to avenge his father.

Wielding the light of Keyan, Hushan led a valiant legion and angels into Mazanderran, the demon kingdom inhabited by the son of Andramanuelle, ultimately killing his father's killer and slaying two-thirds of the demons in the world.

In Persian legend, Hushan, guided by Ahura Mazda, threw flint, thus enabling people to discover fire, mine ores, extract iron from them, and smelt them into weapons.

Although the Book of Kings records that Hushan's grandfather was the world's first monarch, in the Avesta, it is Hushan who founded the Bishdadi dynasty, which is the starting point of the Keyan Aura.

"We praise the Brilliant Aura created by Mazda, that extraordinary, renowned aura, that sacred, omnipotent, and agile aura that surpasses all creation."

That light belongs to me, so that I may transform and rebuild the world, a world that never decays, never rots, never perishes, and is forever young and prosperous.

Then the dead will rise again and begin their eternal life; Sushyanth will descend and reshape the world according to his will.

The image depicted by this divine light will be the prophetic vision of the Savior's descent into the world.

In the final three thousand years, Sushyanth, born from the preserved semen of Zoroaster, will defeat Angra Mainyu and all the evil spirits under his command, bringing forth a world of eternal goodness from the dead.

Even the divine sword that could cleave the heavens could not destroy the sincere world created, transformed, and rebuilt by the savior; that world is eternal, indestructible, and never decaying.

Within this same narrative, the eternal world formed by your burning passion collides with the power that stabilized the primordial planet with the force of creation.

The sky and the earth roared in terror at this moment, and all the laws of nature were distorted. If it had not been happening in the sky, there would probably be no living creatures on the ground.

If these two forces were to be tilted unreservedly towards Edo below, then the city would probably be reduced to nothingness at that moment.

No one in the entire city could ignore this terrifying magic; it was a power capable of overturning the entire city and even turning it into a lake.

The dazzling light produced by the collision was beyond human vision. Even those people in Edo who still looked up at the sky could only close their eyes or lower their heads for that instant.

Then, in a frantic search, he looked for something nearby to grab onto, trying to avoid falling to the ground in the terrible tremors. (8)

"God, are you planning to destroy this country?"

The ignorant can only murmur, but for ordinary people, witnessing this scene truly evokes images of the apocalypse.

"What kind of monster did this ritual summon? Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro, your plan is probably doomed."

Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro's follower, the gloomy man, looked up at the sky, shook his head, and said regretfully. (Lu)

"We need to find another way. Only a god could rival such power. I must complete my Noble Phantasm and pay any price to have any hope of victory." —Jie

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"Ah, this temporary spirit foundation is such a nuisance. I never expected that such scum would be mixed in with you during this fake ritual."

"...Consider this a win for you. Go and claim your victory in the ceremony yourself. I will no longer entertain these bastards' tricks."

The Ark of Light has vanished from the sky, and the golden king, leaving only his last breath, has turned into nothingness in the flames.

Under Manju's full-force attack, the terrifying gale unleashed by the Heaven-Opening Divine Sword was finally blown away, and the sun still hung in the sky, evaporating all those who dared to challenge it under its radiance.

Everyone will end up like Icarus, who flew into the sky, only to have the wax on his sticky feathers melted by the flames, eventually losing his wings, falling from the sky, and dying on the ground.

“Quite good, Gilgamesh. This time the fun isn’t as good as the first time, but it’s not bad either.”

Manju rode Busifaras and landed on the ravaged land. The land was devastated, with only large and small pits, and even the trees and buildings were gone.

"It's attracted some challengers too. Having some dessert after the meal would be nice. Since there's a desire for a challenge, there's no need to refuse."

As soon as Manshu landed, he sensed a powerful aura coming from not far away. It was a very sharp sword, making it easy to guess who it belonged to.

Since Gilgamesh is a servant without a master, it's highly likely that Asakusa's master and servant are the Saber group. Such a big commotion couldn't possibly fail to attract formidable warriors.

Since the other party had come with no disguise and with great momentum, Manshu had no intention of retreating.

Although the damage just now was considerable, it won't take too long to recover. We might as well take this opportunity to see if Saber has anything else she hasn't shown yet.

"It's you again, Rider! This time I'll definitely take care of you."

Saber, wielding the Azure Wave Sword, arrived here riding the current, accompanied by her Master, a simply dressed man with two katana at his waist, named Miyamoto Iori.

This is indeed a historical figure. He was Miyamoto Musashi's apprentice and adopted son. In history, he made military achievements in the Shimabara Rebellion and eventually became a lord of a domain with a salary of 4,000 koku.

Nine years after Miyamoto Musashi's death, Miyamoto Iori erected a monument to his virtues and wrote a story about Musashi's life.

The duel with Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island took place here and is considered a historical fact.

However, in FSR, Miyamoto Iori's age was reduced considerably. He had already passed away when Musashi taught him the secret techniques, so there was no opportunity for Musashi to recommend Miyamoto Iori to the lord.

Miyamoto Iori also missed the Shimabara Rebellion, so until this point he was just a ronin in the Asakusa region, living a mediocre life.

“Saber, do you take your Master with you when you go out to duel? Even if I don’t target such a fragile guy, the residual shockwave alone is enough to kill him.”

However, Manshu certainly didn't recognize Miyamoto Iori. His impression of the name Miyamoto Iori probably only existed in the summer event when Musashi used that name as a disguise.

"It's alright, I'm here, so there's no need to worry about that. Rider, how much energy do you have left after that big battle? Do you need to rest for a while?"

Saber swung his sword to the side, and waves surged up, forming a wall of water.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Showdown

"Are you really not worried? It's best not to be too arrogant about this kind of thing, otherwise it will reduce a lot of my fun."

Manjushri responded to Saber's rather confident demeanor.

Of course, this only meant to make him clearly understand that he had just been spouting nonsense, not to disqualify him from continuing to participate in the ceremony.

After all, the heroic spirit before them was a rare opponent who could be considered worthy of their attention, at least in this fake ritual.

In a way, this fake Holy Grail War, the Moonlit Ceremony, which took place in Edo, might be considered to be in line with the conventional Holy Grail War as described by some people.

Top-tier Servants are qualified to compete for the final victory. In this Holy Grail War, there are no powerful enemies like Ramses II, Karna, or Gilgamesh, who might be unable to defeat even if they exhausted all their skills.

Possessing a top-tier Noble Phantasm allows one to destroy any enemy in their path. The Japanese character Takeru, for example, is a true swordsman throughout the entire series.

Whether it's a powerful Servant blocking your way or the final boss, as long as you can unleash your Noble Phantasm, you can defeat them.

Of course, it's also possible that Wu Zun himself is in the top tier of this cup battle, but since he's the protagonist, there's no chance of him being upset.

However, the setting of the Martial Lord is not yet complete, and the specific effects of the Noble Phantasm are still somewhat vague. At present, his position can only be described as oscillating between the time he was in the Unsheathed state and the time he was in the Flash state.

Of course, the game's portrayal leans more towards the unsheathed Saber, since the design of the Martial God is essentially a copy of the Saber, and his first Noble Phantasm is a knock-off version of the Wind King, named Water God.

Ultimately, we need to look at the specific settings of the Kusanagi sword, specifically the five powers and attributes it possesses, to get a concrete answer.

However, here, the various great forces of nature—heaven, earth, sea, mist, and flame—will be the forces that keep the ship moving, and the sword will fully wield divine power.

7. However, without the sword in his hand being released, Saber is still unable to wield that power, and the water ripples he creates are merely the effect of his Noble Phantasm, Water God.

Liu Manshu raised his hand, and the power of the flames he had summoned earlier formed a spear, which he held in his left hand and threw like a javelin.

"It seems you don't need to rest. Let's focus on how things turn out for you."

3 Saber would not stand idly by and watch her Master be attacked. The water rippled from the Kusanagi sword in her hand, and waves rose from the ground, rushing towards the flaming spear.

"You've shown amazing momentum! I'm sure you can really bring me a lot of fun."

(4) That is precisely why I should give you this advice, so that you may remain cautious during this ceremony, and thus be able to stand until the very end to present me with a wonderful feast.

Second Saber's swordsmanship is the swordsmanship of a conqueror. He spent his entire life wielding his sword, pacifying the surrounding archipelago for ancient Japan.

Therefore, his swordsmanship doesn't rely much on tricks; it leans more towards defense than offense, making it a very reliable swordsmanship.

Most opponents would likely perform at a similar level to Saber's swordsmanship, but Saber herself did not win by relying on her bare blade.

His true power still relies on the divine sword Kusanagi in his hand. When normal swordplay cannot defeat the enemy, he should remove the water god's cover over Kusanagi and unleash its full potential.

The Eight-Headed Raging Waves technique relies on the power inherent in the Ama no Kusanagi itself, and is a martial art displayed through its own skill.

With this move, most enemies can be defeated. If that's still not enough, then the enemy will have the chance to see the true form of the divine sword that houses the power of the gods.

All of this is based on defensive swordsmanship. After assessing the enemy's level, one takes corresponding countermeasures to achieve a risk-free and inevitable victory.

Moreover, Saber is not entirely a cautious person without any adventurous spirit. If faced with a formidable enemy, he would certainly not hesitate to use all his skills and methods to try to kill the terrible foe.

In Japanese folklore, there is a story about Takeru, who disguised himself as a maid to infiltrate the enemy camp and assassinate them.

At least for Manju, it would be a bit of a pipe dream to think he could surpass Saber with just martial arts skills. After all, his skills weren't particularly outstanding, and he mostly relied on instinct and the immense power he had acquired to overpower others.

However, facing these eight enemies who are more defensive and more adept at maneuvering, it's still somewhat difficult to find a way to attack them.

Saber simply holds the sword in one hand, showing little desire to attack proactively, and often even retreats before Manju takes a step forward to attack.

However, this defense is not without its flaws. As Manju said, the Master is in danger on the battlefield of Servants. Even without any specific targeting, the residual effects could cause ordinary humans to fall into a dangerous situation that could lead to death.

In such battles, one can only rely on the morality of the opponent. Although most of the summoned heroic spirits possess such morality, there are inevitably some anti-heroes among them.

At least in this Moon Ritual, theoretically there should be a few people capable of doing such a thing, although they may not be able to disregard the Saber in front of them and attack Miyamoto Iori.

But Manshu believed that since he had said he would teach the other party a lesson, he could not go back on his word.

"We loudly praise the powerful Kaiyan Aura created by Mazda, with its radiance and divine power. We praise the powerful Kaiyan Aura created by Mazda with Zur offerings, milk-mixed Hum and Balsam branches, with wise words and divine revelation, with kind words and deeds."

Then Manjushri shouted praises from his mouth, and with his three lights of light, he forced Saber back. Then he used magic to create a flaming spear in his hand and threw it.

"Iori!"

Seeing the dangerous situation, Saber shouted out, and the sword in his hand, Tenchokumo, immediately shed its water-god-formed scabbard, revealing the true form of a divine sword. He swung it with all his might, attempting to cut through the spiritual light blocking his path to rescue his Master.

But even such an action was slow. The flaming spear pierced through the water's powerful magic shield, sending up bursts of high-temperature steam that could burn a person's skin.

After being protected there, Miyamoto Iori did not sit idly by and wait for his death. Instead, he drew his two katana from his waist and revealed a sharp look in his eyes.