The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Everyone was already on guard and acting cautiously to avoid any mishaps.

After passing through the pristine white passage with relative ease, the throne, radiating boundless brilliance and shimmering with light and prosperity, came into view.

The cylindrical room is supported by colorful stone pillars made of different gemstones, which support the dome above. The gold carvings inlaid on the stone pillars reflect the golden sunlight shining down from the dome and illuminate the murals of gods on the walls next to the stone pillars.

The floor of the room was made of bright and shining gold, with pearls adorning the sides, thus serving as a temple for the gods.

This time, the sun is located at the top of the dome, shining with divine light, serving as a lamp for the entire tower and the entire Hanging Gardens.

Below the sun, there are steps and platforms made of stone, jade, and crystal, their surfaces also inlaid with gold, leading to a throne at the very top that shines like crystal.

"Stars from afar, you have finally arrived here with me. There is no need for further words. I know everything about your journey here and the purpose of your arrival. I will keep it brief and you should listen carefully and remember it well."

The pieces that the Magic King placed in this singularity no longer exist. What truly shakes this place is the Lion King, who wields the Holy Lance and has transformed into a god, and the abominable beasts lurking underground, spying on this land.

I am about to crush everything the Lion King has done, along with herself. If you are interested, stay here and witness this scene with your own eyes. If you are not interested, head southwest.

Another threat to this singularity lies in the desert summoned by the Sun King. You may go and see that guy first, and try to awaken that fool who has fallen into the hands of beasts again. If you can do this, I am willing to reward you.

Whatever you intend to do, I have no interest in interfering; there's no need for you to struggle here.

For I have already made a promise to take over this world, to save this crumbling land, and to once again rule over all things that are subject to my rule.

Sitting on the throne, Manjushri stroked Sekhmet's soft hair as he spoke to the arriving guests.

There's no need for any further action; everything is already set, and I can accomplish it all on my own.

"Alright, Bai Mao, take them away. Once they've made their decision, arrange accommodation for them or give them a farewell gift."

However, time must be quick. When Venus, the planet of dawn, appears in the sky tomorrow, my kingdom will set out to destroy her before the Lion King launches his attack.

After finishing his explanation, Manshu closed his eyes and returned to his own thoughts.

"Please follow me, gentlemen. It seems the king has lost interest in continuing. Staying any longer will only provoke the lion's wrath."

So, the group, who had just arrived, left the tower again under Bai Mao's guidance and went to their resting place.

"...Sigh. This is quite a dramatic development, senior."

Mashu still seemed a little dizzy, and after leaving the tower, she couldn't help but complain.

"Hmm. It is indeed a bit inexplicable, but it's not that annoying."

Fujimaru Ritsuka also scratched her head, unsure of what to say.

"Please rest here for now. The food will be served shortly. Rest assured, we mountain people will not neglect guests who have come from afar, and the king is aware of the hardships you have endured."

After completing his role as guide, Hundred-Faced Hassan walked alone towards Cursed-Arm Hassan.

"The war will begin tomorrow. Although the timeframe is tight, this is the day we have been preparing."

(9) I have arranged for Tranquility to be in the seat next to yours. The doctor has already examined her condition and it seems that she has only suffered severe torture at the hands of the Holy Knights, which has caused her physical damage that cannot be recovered in the short term.

However, such injuries had no effect on this land; she had almost fully recovered and only needed a little rest.

The serene Hassan, who was saved by the cursed wrist, had already woken up on the way, but was still in a weak state. When he arrived, he was taken to the treatment area.

"That's good. I should go and finish my preparations. You can rest here for now. Don't worry about whatever decision you decide to make. In my opinion, we won't become enemies no matter what."

Hassan, the Four-Armed Arm, didn't linger long. Knowing that the battle would officially begin the next day, he hurriedly left to discuss and adjust his state and formulate plans with his compatriots.

“The stars are moving, bright stars… Agravion, there is no need to prepare an army for the expedition. The people of the mountains and their king have already come to the Holy City.”

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Venus

"Have you all made your decisions? The star of dawn is about to rise, and the fortress's facilities have begun operation and will soon be put into service."

As night was drawing to a close, with only about half an hour left before the morning star rose, Bai Mao's clone returned, this time as a short, purple-haired, brown-skinned loli.

"We have decided to join the war that is about to break out, and then set off for the desert after it is over."

The Chaldean leaders and their followers had not forgotten the time and had already discussed their choice, so they answered Hyakko directly.

"As guests who have come from afar, you need not join this war. The war against the Lion King is no easy task. You should have witnessed the sight of her holy lance piercing through this land along your journey."

Although traveling to the desert to meet the Sun King was quite dangerous, it was at least safer than the battlefield.

Besides, you are guests, and leaving now won't earn you the reputation of deserting your posts. After all, you have nothing to do with us mountain people; it's the Holy Capital that's connected to you, isn't it?

Bai Mao's gaze never left Mash's armor, especially the patterns on Mash's shield, which were identical to the emblem of the Holy City.

“We have already made our decision. Although we are guests, it is our duty to defeat the Lion King. How can we leave at this time?”

Aside from the king, there aren't many Servants in this fortress, so I think we should still be able to contribute.

Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't hesitate much and readily agreed.

"I was overthinking it, and I'm truly sorry. As guests who have come from afar, you were still able to give a firm answer, while I was the one who wasn't firm enough."

I will have the weapons for combat sent to you later. They are weapons that can be used by both humans and Servants. The battle map and commands will also be sent along with them.

Bai said with a slight apology. She didn't linger; after speaking, she immediately left to complete the investigation work in other places.

The Hundred Forms Slice has created a large number of clones that have been used over the past few days. Since there's no need for combat yet, it doesn't matter if the large number of clones results in a very low ability value for each individual; they're just used to complete tasks.

Shortly afterward, the warriors were also given weapons: armor made from rocks imbued with divine power, taken from the surrounding land constantly assimilated by the central tower, and weapons wrapped in the power of lightning and storms.

However, there wasn't much special about it. It was just equipment mass-produced using decent materials, hovering around the level of an average Noble Phantasm. It was only used to arm the warriors of the Mountain People so that they could fight against the Lion King's Righteous Knights.

As the morning star rose from the night sky, the power system of the Sky Garden, which was suspended above the earth, officially began to operate at full capacity. After a slight tremor, the Sky Garden began to fly towards the location of the Cretaceous City.

"It's officially started. It's amazing that such a massive building can operate at such an impressive speed. It will probably only take a few hours to get to the Holy City from here. The battle is expected to begin at noon."

The outer perimeter of the fortress activated a magical barrier for defense, and after a brief acceleration, the speed of the Hanging Gardens returned to normal.

If the defensive nodes are set up in advance, the high-speed moving fortress will not be affected, and the fortress will still be in a state of active preparation for war.

"That tower is approaching. It's confirmed to be a floating fortress. The Mountain People and their king are rushing here at high speed. Prepare for battle."

The tower that had always stood on the horizon began to move, a fact that the soldiers of the Holy City, who had foreseen it, also observed.

The weather was quite nice today, with clear skies and no clouds, which allowed the city to quickly detect the problem.

A large number of soldiers quickly assembled at the main gate of the Holy City, and the Knights of the Round Table were already prepared.

However, before that, the Holy City has an attack that can serve as a prelude.

Just ahead of the high-speed aerial fortress, in the clear blue sky, a second sun suddenly appeared—the Holy Judgment Spear, radiating golden light.

"That was the Lion King's divine judgment. It was through this that she pierced through this land, turning the land where I live into a place riddled with holes."

Cursed Arm Hassan arrived at Fujimaru Ritsuka and the other two a little later, and led them to the Servant's Operations Department.

As the purifying light of the Holy Lance Lungminiad fell, he looked up and spoke to the group.

"Above, the magic power reading exceeds 3000000! Uh... the highest-level Noble Phantasm has a firepower of 1000 to 3000, which is incomparable to this level of heat!"

The terrifying magic contained within the Holy Judgment is always something that is truly astonishing.

However, in reality, it did not exhibit the destructive power that the terrifying magical power of the Holy Judgment should have shown; it was more of a performance required by the plot.

However, now that he was not preoccupied with anything and could do his best, the Lion King was able to unleash even greater power than when he destroyed the village and blocked Osmandis.

The purifying light of the chakra served as a prelude to the war, attempting to inflict irreversible damage on the attacking fortress before anything else could begin.

0 "They made the first move."

④ Manjushri, seated on the throne, could see more clearly than anyone else the divine judgment that would shatter the sky and fall.

8. However, this was foreseeable, and it was obviously unrealistic to use this to stop Manjusaki.

4. "Then, it's time for my divine punishment to manifest. Although time was a bit tight and I wasn't able to completely complete the Tower of Babel, the Gate of Ishtar is finished, so let Venus fall."

The bait was built on the back of the tower, in the opposite direction from where the Chaldeans entered the core area of ​​the garden, where a magnificent blue city gate was constructed.

Guna was one of the eight gates of the ancient city of Babylon, named after Ishtar.

The front of the city gate is decorated with glazed bricks, featuring alternating arrangements of various animal figures. The surrounding bricks are made of blue enamel tiles made of lapis lazuli, and the gate is over 11.5 meters high.

After passing through the gatehouse, there is a half-mile-long brick corridor with walls on both sides that are over 15 meters high and decorated with hundreds of sculpted lions in various shapes.

The entire Ishtar Gate is decorated with 575 glazed reliefs of lions, bulls, and raging serpents, and the power of Marduk brings these reliefs to life.

The sculptures served as vessels for the summoned beasts, as fantastical beings brought to life, capable of emerging from the city walls at any moment.

However, the sheer number of these creatures does not guarantee that all of them will be at the level of divine beasts; most will exist as fantasy species at the level of magical beasts and mythical beasts.

This city gate was built in preparation for war, and these beasts would later be unleashed on the battlefield against the Holy Knights.

However, what is needed at this moment is not the carvings on the city wall, but the Ishtar Gate itself that has been built.

As Manjusaka finished speaking, the magic circuits beneath the throne room began to circulate rapidly, mobilizing the divine energy and magic power stored throughout the fortress to activate the newly built Ishtar Gate.

Magic and divine power flowed through the corridors of Ishtar Gate, giving this divine structure its true form.

The reason why this city gate was not set up at the front for daily use, but instead placed at the back, is because the passageway of the city gate was not intended for people to pass through.

With the activation of divine power and magic, the central platform touches the sky, controlling the power of the flowing stars, and the true destination of Ishtar Gate becomes clear.

That is a facility used to invoke the majesty of the heavens, accompanied by the surrounding buildings constantly rotating and operating, using a vast amount of divine energy and magic to open the gate to the universe.

The rising Venus, the planet of enlightenment, has given the city gates the name of the goddess Ishtar. Naturally, these gates will connect to the symbol of that noble goddess, linking the cosmic realm of mythology, and attracting the concept of Venus to launch a destructive attack.

This was an act modeled after the Noble Phantasm of the goddess Ishtar. Manjushri had done this before, having once used Ninurta's power to launch Jupiter.

"Open the gates, Ishtar! Bring the power of Venus, and with my authority, unleash the divine punishment of the Light!"

As soon as Manjus made his proclamation, the positions of heaven and earth reversed, and the Hanging Gardens beneath the sky transformed into a real starry sky. The twinkling morning star was linked through the Ishtar Gate, calling upon the stars under God's dominion with divine power.

"Is this... that king connected to the sky of the Age of Gods? To send stars from the ground into the sky through the Ishtar Gate, it's simply absurd and outrageous."

Dr. Roman couldn't help but complain, saying that normally, even if it were connected to the starry sky, it should be the stars that call upon the gods that fall from the sky.

The sky, connected within the gates of Igamitar, was torn apart in that instant. (8)

The bright morning star fell from the distant sky, launched like a cannonball, about to smash down another beautiful star. (v)

It was an unparalleled radiance, an unmatched heat, a beautiful and noble celestial light. Qi

The Holy Judgment of Rungomminiad, the holy spear falling from the heavens, was fragilely shattered beneath the pure destructive power of the stars; only one star needed to shine in the sky. (vi)

The thunderous Venus unleashed a massive surge of magical power across the sky, its brilliance momentarily obscuring the entire heavens. (Liu)

"The Lion King's attack is nothing but a futile struggle. Warriors who thirst for victory, heed my clarion call, which will guide you on your path." (3)

The Hanging Gardens' speed did not slow down in the slightest; the only fluctuation occurred at the moment Venus was launched. However, the greater cost was borne by the Ishtar Gate and the nearby buildings. ④

The city gate collapsed; this was the price that had to be paid for launching Venus in a reversed direction. ④