The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Chaldea's submarines were anchored near Moscow so that they could observe the city's reactions up close without being unable to provide much information.

"Oh dear, am I seeing things? Is the monitor malfunctioning? Or is it a prank by Leonardo da Vinci? Ah? What's going on, Holmes! What's displayed on the monitor right now..."

While Holmes was merely surprised, the newly appointed director, Goldruff, was completely unable to maintain his composure and frantically shouted.

Although it may seem embarrassing, this is a perfectly normal reaction.

"Stop the car! Slam on the brakes! What are we doing getting involved? We'll just get crushed! Issue the retreat order immediately! Forget about the Imaginary Tree investigation, just get out of Russian territory. It's all a mess anyway, might as well go for a virtual number submarine dive!"

"That's impossible. The crew in Moscow can't evacuate. The speed difference between the submarine and that thing is too great. We'll be crushed before we can escape Moscow."

Holmes calmly advised that their equipment couldn't support very fast movement, and the enormous monster that had awakened in Moscow could easily catch up with them with just a few steps.

Escape was simply impossible, because they had no chance of getting out.

"Our victory conditions remain unchanged: defeat Ivan the Terrible and capture the Hidden Ones. We must commit all our forces to this. Prepare to move out and break through from the west side of Moscow. We will rendezvous with the investigation team in 10 minutes!"

The submarine did not retreat but continued forward. Unable to escape, it could only move forward. As long as it defeated the monsters blocking its way, it would not need to do anything more.

……

"Ivan the Terrible was not an ordinary Yaga, but rather entered its growth period after combining with the oldest giant creature discovered in the Russian permafrost."

Whether due to his heroic qualities or his Tsarist lineage, he is still in his developmental stage.

It is said that mammoths and saber-toothed tigers perished because their tusks grew uncontrollably. But he even overcame and transcended this destruction. The Tsar was no longer a revered and beloved supreme being, but was reduced to a monster simply feared.

Continue to play out hatred with all your might, Salieri. The afternoon nap is coming to an end, and the Tsar will finally face the truth.

Father Matthias may also be looking forward to the moment when the Tsar awakens from his dream, for he is indeed immersed in the illusion, not just asleep, but completely bewitched.

The people here kept him asleep, weaving lies to keep him asleep. His understanding of Russia was reduced to a beautiful picture created by lies.

"Oh, oh. Oh, oh. My dream has awakened. I can now see the true reality. Yes, in a state between sleep and wakefulness, I slaughtered many rebels and expanded the empire's territory. My nap is over, I must get up, I must get up!"

In his final, delirious dream, Ivan the Terrible uttered words that lifted the snow-capped mountains near Moscow, revealing a colossal beast of immeasurable height that shook off the snow that had accumulated on his body over the long years.

"Finally awakened... It is said that Ivan the Terrible moved the capital Moscow to Alexandrov in the northeast. However, that city no longer exists in this Lostbelt."

Fourth, due to Ivan the Terrible's slumber, mutation, and further evolution and enlargement, the city has vanished from the world. Indeed, that mountain is the remains of the man who returned to Moscow from Alexandrov and fell into a deep sleep.

Ivan the Terrible is no longer human, nor is he Yaga; at the end of his dream of ever-growing gigantism, the Tsar has become a divine beast.

4. "Anastasia! Anastasia! I have received a report from the Killing Hunters! You have betrayed me!? So-called peace, so-called happiness, was it all a lie! Anastasia!"

2. Ivan the Terrible, who had just woken up, received the intelligence from the killing hunters and roared in fury.

(9) Yaga, living in Moscow, felt only fear. The emperor's awakening was not a good thing, and the emperor's wrath was a disaster for the world.

The village not far from Lintula was announcing the event, which was exactly what the emperor had done when he awoke: he had moved the entire village to the ground.

"It really is a monster as huge as a mountain; there's no way to describe it."

Beowulf also looked at the awakened Ivan the Terrible in astonishment. Even heroes of the past might not have had the chance to see such a massive monster.

"Although I have fought monsters and giants, I have never seen anything of that scale. Perhaps it is comparable to the true form of the Olympian gods?"

Atalanta shook her head as well.

"Is this really capable of fighting?"

Such a massive monster raises the question: from a distance, there seems to be nowhere to attack it.

"It's not a question of whether we can win or not, it's that we have no choice but to fight them."

Fujimaru Ritsuka patted her cheeks and pressed her hand to her chest to encourage herself.

"But that guy wasn't even looking at us. He kept calling out Anastasia's name and muttering about betrayal and stuff."

“You’re right, we did betray him.”

Kadoc appeared beside the group at that moment and spoke.

"Katok!"

"Since you're still alive, that's perfect. You'll come and help, right?"

Kadoc stated simply and directly, since Ivan Thunder had already woken up, and there was no room for further discussion.

“This doesn’t sound like a question. Even though Ivan the Terrible has awakened, there’s only one answer Fujimaru will give. I think if you just extend an invitation, Fujimaru will assist you.”

2. In response to Manshu's words, Kadoc simply shook his head and continued:

"I don't want to build good relationships with you all. I just need to gather enough pieces to defeat the Thunder Emperor. The rebels, Chaldea, and Anastasia and I—I've simply created a stage where everyone has no choice but to fight the Thunder Emperor."

In Russia, Ivan the Terrible remains a pure calamity. Neither human, nor Yaga, nor a heroic spirit. He is a living volcano, spreading destruction with every awakening. Since that's the case, it's best to eliminate him. Your arrival presents a golden opportunity to build a new Russia.

Only new variables can bring about other changes to this undevelopable land, and Kadoc does not want to actively rely on the power of others.

④ Of course, he didn't just say these things. He was also able to share some information with Chaldea, who would be on the same side in this battle, to help deal with Ivan the Terrible.

3. "Ivan the Terrible has a weakness: his sluggishness. He cannot react to the actions of his Servants, at least not in terms of attack. He cannot fly. As for his oppressive power, as you can see, even his movement can cause an avalanche. If his nose were to pierce the ground, it would be equivalent to an anti-army Noble Phantasm. He only has one weakness: the crown on his head. That should be considered his problem."

Enlightenment of "the true nature?"

(6) “Try to improve your eyesight. Even though it’s a blizzard, you should still be able to see.”

4. "Hmm, I see it. It looks only the size of a bean from here, but its actual size is probably quite large. So the question now is how to get there. Should we climb up its nose?"

"Is everyone here? Now it's not a matter of rebellion or submission. Calamity has begun, and the Tsar has awakened. He will not stop until he has destroyed everything. I understand your hatred for me, but now I ask for your help."

Anastasia also arrived and joined the crowd.

“Anastasia, the Tsar’s target is you, so…”

"I will resist with all my might, using my Noble Phantasm."

"Now it depends on your preference. Is it feasible?"

"As a ruler, I'm afraid I'm unqualified. I hate my people, I hate this land. What I cherished has long since vanished. I don't even know why I became a Servant. There aren't many records left, but instead, a lot of information from this alternate history field has been filled in."

However, I deeply love my parents, and I deeply love my siblings. And they deeply love this Russia. Therefore, given this, I cannot shirk my responsibility, I cannot wallow in sorrow or go mad. To shoulder this far from easy duty, I must destroy Ivan the Terrible.

Anastasia was naturally determined. Once she took this step, she wouldn't leave anyone room for regret. It was either success or destruction; the choice was clean and decisive.

"That's it, so please take care of it."

"I already agreed, and I should definitely stick with something this interesting. Let's get started; time waits for no one."

Manshu would not back down at this time; this thing was not enough to frighten him.

"Anastasia, I will support you with Command Spells. Atalanta, you should understand that now is not the time for rebellion. So strike first. With your strength, you should be able to interfere with him. Fly freely, the rest is not my concern. You are free to act as you see fit."

"Ascend, Anastasia, the Thunder Emperor has been waiting for you."

Kadoc gave the order to begin the battle, and Anastasia readily agreed.

"Heh... A smile, a weak yet inextinguishable flame, indifference, jealousy, and hatred coexisting—how humane! Master of Chaldea, can you defeat my Master? No need to answer, for you will tell me the answer later."

"Then I'll be off, Fujimaru."

Manju took out Shiva's trident. The enemy before him was undoubtedly worthy of using this weapon. In fact, it would be foolish to conceal one's power in the face of such an enemy.

He whistled to summon his favorite two-horned horse, whose sacred aura still lingered, allowing it to continue its journey even in the face of Ivan the Terrible's oppressive presence.

……

I awoke from an eternal dream. When I came to my senses, I found myself completely alone.

Whether it was a heart-to-heart talk with Father Machelis or a brief conversation with Anastasia.

It's all lies and deception, that's what the Killing Hunters reported.

Yu became Yaga, and Wu unified Russia. To protect his people from the famine brought by the Great Cold Wave, he continued his westward expansion.

For the sake of his people, and to protect the Tsar's prestige. However, the world suddenly came to a standstill.

Regardless of our will, our efforts, or our desires, the world's defeat is already inevitable. Indeed, a voice that is not divine proclaims this to us; it is the alien witch who has appeared in the universe who proclaims this.

I have reached my limit. The reason I endure this hell is not to give up, not to be lenient, and certainly not to bring about this ending!

I, Russia, will never perish! Absolutely not!

Anastasia!

The Tsar's angry voice still echoes over Moscow.

"How noisy, Tsar. Your anger is perfectly justified, your resentment is absolutely justified, but now you must entrust this anger to someone else."

To simply live is a sin, and that is your very existence now. If you want Russia to continue, you must abandon your outdated ideas; we must move towards a new era.

Anastasia calmly watched the giant beast approaching him, denying its existence without any hesitation.

"No! I am the Russian, the one who bears the weight of the world on my shoulders! I will not allow mere old-fashioned people who interfere midway to obstruct my path!"

The enraged Thunder Emperor ruthlessly swung his elephant trunk, which resembled a sharp axe, with lightning flashing within it. Each strike was equivalent to the power of an anti-army Noble Phantasm.

“trishūla!”

Manju, riding his spirit horse, had already reached Ivan the Terrible. He raised his trident, leaped from the ground, and struck directly at the elephant trunk that Ivan the Terrible was wielding as a weapon.

Chapter Fifteen: Erosion

"who is it!"

The Thunder Emperor halted his forward steps; the sudden attack was beyond his comprehension.

It was a weapon of immense power that even the elephant trunk, which served as his weapon, could not match. Although its full form was not revealed, Manjushri could praise that great god and allow this trident to shine even brighter.

"I am a Servant summoned by the Master of Chaldea, and I will destroy you and this Lostbelt here."

Since the other party has taken the initiative to ask about my identity, I might as well throw out some tough words as a pre-battle formality.

"Chaldea...the owners of Chaldea! They actually let the remnants go, Koyanskaya!"

Upon hearing the identity of the visitor, the Thunder Emperor grew even angrier. The task of eliminating the remaining members of the party was to be accomplished by special alien apostles.

However, the other party did not seem to be working very seriously. Instead, they devoted themselves to selling goods at high prices to squeeze Yaga's assets.

"To be able to contend with Ivan the Terrible? I underestimated this Servant. Even so, this is insane. However, without this level of madness, success would be impossible!"

From afar, Kadoc watched as Manshu, appearing from here as a mere black dot, battled the enormous beast.

The hundreds of times difference in size makes it impossible to believe this is an equal fight; it looks even more absurd than a knight charging at a windmill. (II)

"This is an unreasonable retribution, Tsar. This is what they call fate. Recognize it, Ivan the Thunder!" 9.

However, none of this affected the battle in the distance. Although the size difference between the two sides seemed enormous, it was precisely because of this that Ivan the Terrible was unable to mount a significant counterattack in the short term.