The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Since you all vainly attempt to seize the full moon from which you made your wishes, you should not be so lazy, hiding behind the scenes and refusing to speak out, concealing your strength and not daring to show your true colors. How ridiculous this is!

With your meager strength, you cannot even budge an inch from my power. Even if you unleash a hundred different schemes, what can you do?

Whether you still possess the spirit of heroism or the heart of a warrior, pick up your weapons and challenge me! Appeal to me with your passion and noble courage! If there are truly worthy warriors here, I would gladly bestow upon them the prizes of this ceremony as a reward to please me.

But if there is nothing—no warriors, no heroes, no heroic spirit whatsoever—then you, along with this entire Edo, will be reduced to ashes by my wrath.”

Manju made his voice heard, and then continued to call upon the power that could turn Edo beneath his feet into dust.

The great serpent with golden and blue stripes will reappear, encircling the temple and fulfilling the power of the sacred serpent, demonstrating its strength as the Pharaoh's guardian and the protector of Egypt.

The power attached to the temple will also assist it in its actions, enabling it to unleash the true power of the sacred serpent and completely shatter the earth beneath its feet.

The immense magical power revealed by this will make everyone understand that this is not mere speculation; it is indeed a power capable of reducing this city to nothingness.

"The unclaimed Rider... Ah, does he really intend to destroy this city for the pleasure he desires?"

The samurai walking on the road looked up at the sky, and Yui Masayuki, as an artificial human, could understand the meaning behind it.

“Killing everyone would eliminate the need to distinguish between allies and enemies, which is undoubtedly a convenient approach. Master, you've found yourself in this troublesome position precisely because you wanted to draw clear lines, but that Heroic Spirit wouldn't.”

Ushio Gozen, who was standing behind Ii Masayuki, spoke up.

"So it's true... He has the ability to do this to the unclaimed Rider of the entire Edo Castle..."

Yui Masayuki's worried expression grew even stronger, so she quickened her pace to Kan'eiji Temple. As the creator of this kind of doctor, Tsuchimikado should have a solution.

……

"Let me see, let's see if this land can still produce some surprises."

Seated on the throne, Manjusaka waited with a hint of anticipation.

However, this will soon be satisfied, because the sun rising from the other horizon is not a normal sun, but pitch black.

The swirling smoke pierced through the sun, making the sky and the earth appear mesmerizing.

"Is it an illusion or reality? It doesn't matter anymore. Bring on whatever power you have left, otherwise it will be too boring."

Manshu simply squinted her eyes, stared directly at the sun in the sky, and did not make any unnecessary movements. She simply chose to wait.

The sun shone on him, yet still brought warmth; hanging high in the sky, it made no difference.

Then there's no need to worry about it; it's not something worth paying attention to anyway.

If the sun were to set from the sky and stand before him again, that would be enough.

Now, let's continue to contribute to the grandeur of this temple beneath his feet.

The power of blessing bestowed may not be used, but it cannot be absent when one truly needs it; therefore, it is still necessary to add a few more strokes.

Anyway, there's still time, and it won't end today. Even if it's fast, it will have to wait until tomorrow, since we still have to wait for Circe to send the full moon back.

On the Eve of Chapter Thirty-One

"An unclaimed Rider? A powerful Heroic Spirit that even Saber couldn't shake with all her might, no wonder she dares to utter such provocative words."

But as the sun at its zenith begins to decline, and the full moon begins to wane, since the ownerless Rider has taken the form of a great sun hanging high in the sky, it is not far from the sun's westward descent until sunset.

In the daytime Yukyu-ryo longhouse, Miyamoto Iori and baSaber sat on the bed. In their previous lives, they were like two shadowy figures, like projections.

That was Zheng Chenggong and his follower Archer. The two had met not long ago and formed an alliance after a conversation.

The current effect is the communication suit that Zheng Chenggong gave to Miyamoto Iori. Although the screen looks choppy, it is indeed able to make long-distance communications.

After Manshu's voice was conveyed to everyone in Edo this morning, Zheng Chenggong made a communication contact a short while later.

After undergoing the desperate treatment from his wife and brother Tachibana last night, Saber, being a Servant, naturally possessed enough magical power to heal injuries except for those caused by special circumstances.

So he appeared to be in no major condition, standing quite energetically to the side, and somewhat unconvinced, retorted:

"To say he's unshakeable is an exaggeration. He just happened to fall for Rider's trap. If it happened again, he definitely wouldn't succeed so easily. He wouldn't be able to stop my two swords without paying a price."

"Were we ambushed? I'm quite curious about information about such a powerful heroic spirit. If, as he says, no one can defeat him, will he really destroy this martial world as he claims?"

"Rider must be a demigod or divine child from somewhere, but definitely not from the Japanese region, because the name of the god he calls upon and his divinity are quite unfamiliar to me. Of course, he could also really be the incarnation of some god or Buddha, given his power and his intense divinity, it's not impossible."

However, he possesses a cursed artifact that can return all damage inflicted upon him, so caution is advised.

The remaining dangers include the charge of his steed when it transforms into a bull, the snake he summons possessing power comparable to my sword, and the ever-flowing divine energy emanating from his hands.

Saber recounted in detail to Zheng Chenggong the situations he had encountered on two separate occasions, and also described some of the characteristics he had observed and the points that needed attention.

"This is quite detailed intelligence. Now we should use this information to plan how to defeat him."

The person in charge of the ceremony at Kan'ei-ji Temple sent a letter requesting a meeting. I wonder what your plans are?

As Zheng Chenggong spoke, he took out a letter from beside him. It bore the mark of the Tsuchimikado clan, and there was a talisman on his body that looked somewhat similar to the one on the Moon Cup.

"I've received it too. It's normal for the regulators to intervene in such a situation. I think we should at least go there so as not to be excluded, but whether we can truly join forces to fight the enemy is another matter."

The letter that Miyamoto Iori received was not actually received by him, but by Ogasawara Kaya. When Miyamoto Iori finished practicing his sword and returned to his room, his sister handed it to him and relayed the message to him.

"That's right, but the probability of a joint effort under these circumstances is not small, at least in the first half of the journey."

Faced with a sufficiently powerful enemy, even loose sand can be molded into a ball, though the clump of sand might be blown away by the wind before the enemy falls.

Zheng Chenggong smiled; he himself certainly hoped that this temporary alliance could be formed.

The appearance of such an unusual enemy during the ceremony was quite a headache for him.

Zheng Chenggong also harbored a heavy wish, which is why he sought the Moon Cup here.

His purpose in setting foot on Japanese soil this time was to seek reinforcements from Japan to continue fighting against the Qing Dynasty. After failing to find reinforcements, he learned of Yingyue's existence and thus chose to participate in this ceremony.

He would probably find it difficult to restore the Ming Dynasty on his own, which is why he needed to rely on the power of the wishing machine to accomplish all of this.

"In that case, let's meet again at Kan'ei-ji. But Kan'ei-ji is in Ueno. Discussing how to defeat it right under its nose feels rather strange."

When the conversation came to an end, Miyamoto Iori got up, preparing to head to Kaneiji Temple after finishing her meal.

“According to Rider, this is exactly the scene he wanted. Otherwise, the magic power gathered above the temples he raised could have easily leveled the entire Ueno, and none of this would have happened.”

Zheng Chenggong only said a few words before ceasing to wear the formal attire. He was still quite a distance from Kuanyong Temple, but traveling there wasn't too much trouble for him, if Manshu hadn't been there.

Currently, there is still an obstacle (4) in the sky above (9), so even if we get closer to Ueno (4), we'll probably still have to walk to Kan'ei-ji Temple (9). (5)

“They’re all starting to gather. The location in Ueno seems a bit tricky. These guys are now operating right under my nose. If I really gather all the magic and throw it at Kaneiji, I’ll probably be able to wipe out most of the participants in this ritual.”

Even if a few Servants manage to survive, Masters cannot possess the same vitality and power as their Servants; their survival depends entirely on luck.

However, this is not really necessary. It would be feasible if one were solely focused on victory, but Manshu has not yet reached that predicament.

The level of this cup match didn't really bring much urgency, so playing around for a bit shouldn't be a problem. Sitting on the throne, Manshu closed his eyes and chose to rest for a while.

"Keep planning and working together. If you can't do that, you'll probably collapse at the first sign of trouble."

Manjus hoped so, and so he paid no more attention to what was below, and slowly fell asleep.

He set up a spell so that only when the power could break through the defenses surrounding the temple could he be awakened from his slumber.

Otherwise, we can't pay attention to everything. There are already some annoying guys making probing attacks, but the final result will naturally be the flames falling from the sky, turning them to ashes.

The Onmyoji tried to probe with magic, but their Onmyo techniques were no match for the palace in the sky. Instead, the power of the sky burned them to death through the connection of the magic.

Those Onmyoji who hadn't yet cast their spells fled in panic, but they had no chance to escape. As soon as they took a step, all the water in their bodies was drained away, and they were dried into a human skin and fell to the ground.

A truly substantial test would have to wait a while longer. The flaming arrows that were shot out were far less powerful than Arjuna's fire arrows, but still stronger than the spells of the Onmyoji.

However, the truly spectacular sight was the towering ship flying overhead, a ship with the large character "Sun" written on its sails, from which a barrage of arrows wreathed in flames shot forth.

Seeing this scene, it is extremely easy to guess the identity of the ship's owner.

After all, the inscription on it bears the character "Sun" and the ship it commands fires rockets, inevitably bringing to mind the Battle of Red Cliffs.

The Archer summoned by Zheng Chenggong is actually named Zhou Yu. The flying warships and the fire arrows being fired are his legendary Noble Phantasms, which have been sublimated into weapons.

However, the explosive fire arrows were still not powerful enough; they faced even more intense flames and were burned up before they even reached the palace.

"So it didn't work after all. Then let's try this one and experience the might of my Sun Wu! The mighty warships of the Yangtze River!"

Standing on the warship, Zhou Yu waved his hand, revealing the true name of his Noble Phantasm, which he normally used.

A dozen or so ships similar to the towering ship he was standing on appeared beside him, except that those ships were all engulfed in flames.

The burning ship continued its relentless charge towards Manshu's location in the sky, while Zhou Yu's movements did not cease. He condensed a magical arrow, nocked it on his bow, and aimed it towards the sky.

The arrow was ignited in an instant, and then shot straight into the sky, dyeing the edge of the clouds a fiery red.

From the point where the arrow shot into the sky, a barrage of rockets followed, along with the flying warships.

The two attacks arrived at the same time, triggering a violent explosion that set off a spectacular fireworks display in the sky.

"As expected, this level doesn't even qualify as a test. Saber's description of him as a god or Buddha is not an exaggeration. He is indeed qualified to challenge everyone."

Zhou Yu did not look at the final result because he could sense that the magic here had not changed at all, which was enough to show that his attack had no effect.

So he removed the flying ship from the sky, and jumped down from the sky with his master, landing on the land of Ueno.

By this time, the fireworks in the sky had already dissipated. Just as Zhou Yu had sensed, the flames were still intense, and only two bricks on the temple had been left with charred marks.

……

“Brother, apart from Lancer’s Master, all the other Masters are here. Lord Yui Masayuki said there was no need to wait for Lancer’s Master. He asked Lancer’s Master on our behalf, but Lancer’s Master refused outright.”

"I understand, Ryūjun. You did a great job. Leave the rest to me. You go and supervise those Onmyoji to make sure they complete the Ueno ritual." 9.

Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro rose, gave a few instructions, and then headed to where the Masters were gathered. (Mai)

The dojo's Masters include Saber's Master Miyamoto Iori, Archer's Master Jinsei, Ride's Master Yui Masayuki, and Assassin's Master Dorothea Coyette. (Discussion/Research)

Another follower is Takao Tayu's follower, Berserker Miyamoto Musashi, because the courtesans of Yoshiwara cannot leave Yoshiwara, even Takao Tayu, as one of the three highest-ranking courtesans and one of the three great courtesans.

"Masters and Servants participating in this Moonlit Ceremony, I am Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro, the administrator of the daily rituals. Thank you for accepting my invitation to be here."

Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro walked in, exchanged a few pleasantries, and adopted a friendly demeanor before getting to the main topic.

"Then I won't waste your time and will get straight to the point. You've all probably heard the intimidation emanating from that servant—the Untamed Rider—in that building not far away in the sky."

Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro was quite used to talking to himself; in order to revive the Tsuchimikado clan, he had spent a considerable amount of time lobbying officials in the shogunate.

"He used the safety of all of Edo as leverage, challenging everyone present and the Ritual of the Full Moon. He is not the enemy of any particular Servant or Master present, but the common enemy of all of us here, the common enemy of this ritual."

Therefore, as a witness to this ceremony, I implore you all to cease all fighting and unite to make the annihilation of the unclaimed Riders your primary task.

After Rider is defeated, the Moonlit Ceremony will begin again. That's all I wanted to say. If anyone has any questions, please ask them here. — So

After Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro finished speaking, he looked around at everyone and asked them a question. There was a slight commotion in the room, but it quickly subsided.