The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Even without knowing anything about Fiore, Manshu's eyes could see clearly at this moment.

Even the power circulating within it could reveal the expressions and changes on the girl's face in front of him.

She was not as weak, humble, or fearful as she appeared.

"That's perfect. Come forward a bit. Although we've spent a day or two together, I've never formally asked you anything."

Manshu also felt that tonight's time was just right. After experiencing a lot and being busy, the girl also seemed a little tired.

He also seemed to have never had any detailed communication with his Master.

At least the relationship seems to have remained ambiguous, which doesn't seem like a good thing.

They should at least be someone we can trust a little, otherwise the subsequent actions won't go so smoothly.

Even if you have the skill to act alone, you can't unleash your full firepower by acting alone.

Fiore, however, had not expected this turn of events. She was wondering where she had gone wrong with her answer, but she couldn't come up with a refusal, so she went down the steps to the throne of Manjusaka.

"Your Majesty, is it because my shallow desires have offended your ears that I have displeased you?"

Fiore spoke first, asking respectfully, her body trembling slightly, revealing her fear.

"This sound is indeed polluting to your ears, but it's not because your desires are insignificant, but because of your shallowness."

"What do you think my wish is? Just guess, because that's what I asked you, and no matter how absurd it is, it won't be a sin."

Manjussi didn't intend to dismiss everything with a laugh, so she continued speaking, throwing this difficult problem to Fiore.

This must have been a difficult problem for Fiore, at least. Her face was filled with a struggle between conflict and doubt. She wanted to speak several times, but in the end, she held back and did not give an answer.

But think about it, what kind of wish would the real King Ninglu have wanted to express?

Is it that they still harbor hatred and intend to launch a rebellion again, or that they feel remorse and want to correct everything, or that they have neither and simply intend to let things develop normally?

Fiore hesitated among the possible answers, struggling and conflicted about the matter. Even though she had been told that it wouldn't be a sin, no one would think of it so simply.

Is it related to your past story?

In the end, Fiore could only give a vague answer, unable to provide any definite response.

"That's why you're so boring."

Manshu shook his head and sighed, then lowered the arm that had been supporting his head and sat up straight in the chair.

“My wish is very simple, and there has been nothing worth changing from the beginning until now. I came here to seek the Holy Grail, only asking for eternal life.”

Standing here, feeling the beautiful splendor of life, this desire cannot possibly stray from its course.

Although it may sound like a trivial wish, there is no such thing as a noble or vulgar wish.

What do you think of this wish?

Manshu continued to ask Fiore in a calm tone, but Fiore couldn't say anything and stood there stunned.

"Indeed, it's not something you can comment on."

Seeing that Fiore did not answer, Manjusque let out a contemptuous laugh.

"Since this is Yu Jiu's wish, then it must be higher and farther than the sky, wider than the earth, and grander than the entire world."

Manshu said matter-of-factly, without the slightest hesitation in his voice.

So, answer me again, what is your wish?

Or do you think that weak cowards and hypocritical villains are qualified to stand before me and admire the king's glory?

The sound of that shout alone was enough to make one's legs go weak, and the gaze cast down from the throne was like the sun.

Fiore felt completely drained, and she could barely open her mouth to make a sound.

She subconsciously wanted to show weakness and fear, but found that she didn't even have the ability to do so.

I was suffocating; I couldn't think of anything else. If I didn't speak up soon, I might die.

Fiore was already somewhat confused; her heart was pounding, and her vision was gradually darkening. But through her confusion, she finally opened her mouth and let go of the pretense she had been maintaining.

"My wish is to heal my legs. Although this wish is indeed extravagant, I still want to obtain the Holy Grail as a magician."

Although the logic and word order were off and on the verge of collapse, he finally managed to say it, and those burning eyes disappeared instantly.

“That’s more like it. Since you originally intended to obtain the Holy Grail as a magician, you don’t need to be weak or evoke sympathy from others. So you should stand before me in this manner.”

After speaking, Manju relaxed his body, leaned back on the throne, and raised his hand.

"However, you don't need to seek the Holy Grail for this wish. You only need to admire my glory. If you maintain this attitude, you can be considered as my subject. Therefore, you are fortunate to witness a miracle today."

This miracle occurred in Jerusalem, where, according to the Gospel of John, angels stirred the waters of the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem.

After the water in the Bethesda pool is stirred, anyone who goes in will be cured of any illness.

Raphael is generally considered the angel who stirred up the pool of Bethesda, and the Book of Enoch records that Raphael controlled all human diseases and traumas.

"Raphael, who controls human diseases and traumas, go down into the water and move it."

Manjushri repeated what he had just said and then brought down the miracle that had just been bestowed upon the android.

However, since this is my master, I will offer one more blessing.

“Raphael, one of the seven who stand before the Lord, may you protect the woman before you as you have protected the pilgrims, and as you have protected Tobit.”

Manju said this, and a fish gall fell into Manju's hands. Raphael had once used a fish gall to cure Tobit, so he was often depicted holding or standing on a fish.

“Come and receive this blessing. No need for further words. Take the android below and send him to transport the materials needed to build the temple.”⁹

"Yes, my king."

Manshu cut off Fiore's words, having no interest in hearing repeated expressions of gratitude.

Fiore responded sincerely to Manju for the first time, then, aided by her spirit summoning, awkwardly ascended the stairs, took the fish gall from Manju's hand, and led away the android lying below.

"We had quite a bit of fun, hopefully the fun won't be over tomorrow."

As Manjus watched Fiore leave, his delighted smile lingered, and he began to recall the apocalypse he had witnessed not long ago. 3

That should happen tomorrow; the courtyard flying through the air is heading this way.

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"This is the garden I miss so much, the vain Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Master, what do you think?"⑤

Chapter Twenty-Five Arrives (4k)

"That's great, you really included all my requirements, right?"

Kotomine Shiro exhaled a sigh of amazement as an unimaginably enormous building appeared before him.

The lush floating islands and marble floors are neatly arranged and formed by pillars, with various plants entwined everywhere, blending chaotic ugliness and dazzling beauty into one.

This is the Assassin of the Red side, the treasure of Semiramis, the Queen of Assyria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Since Semiramis was not the one who built the Hanging Gardens in history, the name of the Noble Phantasm was prefixed with the name of vanity.

The Hanging Gardens were actually built by Nebuchadnezzar II of the Babylonian Kingdom, the man who had sacked Jerusalem and destroyed the First Temple built by King Solomon.

The man was Venus, shining in the sky, but he fell from the sky and destroyed nations.

“Master, of course… Next, we just need to wait for Rider, Archer, and Lancer to return before we can activate my Hanging Gardens.”

Semiramis gazed at everything before him, laughing heartily.

"Thank you. It's perfect timing to attack Archer while he's still recovering from his recent battle."

"Although the name of that towering structure is enough to intimidate everyone, revealing it before it was even built and leaving our own lines was undoubtedly a fatal move."

"If we can defeat Black's Archer first, our chances of obtaining the Greater Grail should increase to an extremely high level."⑧

Although Kotomine Shiro was excited, he managed to maintain an inexplicably steady voice.

In order to achieve his goal, he would naturally seize all the necessary factors without hesitation and use every means to eliminate his opponents. (2)

He had asked more than once why they couldn't be forgiven, why they couldn't be redeemed, and why they were ultimately met only with despair and regret. (9)

This time, he was determined to obtain the Holy Grail and ask God a question.

"Assassin, let's go. I won't let this tragedy repeat itself. The Greater Grail—belongs to us."⁵

With a gaze filled with unwavering determination, Kotomine Shiro looked up at the high, clear sky, his dream residing in his heart.

……

“Caster, the homunculus you’re looking for has definitely been taken away by Rider and escaped from here. Rider took the homunculus to Archer’s stronghold and then returned alone. Archer’s Master also told me about this.”

Danic said to Avisbro, with a headache, "It's just about androids, how did it escalate to involve Rider and Archer?"

It's unclear what Rider said to Archer, but in the end, the android was left in Archer's stronghold, and Archer accepted the android and even let him participate in the construction of the temple.

Participating in the construction of the temple was no small matter; it was a temple truly favored by God, and to remain within it was an immense honor.

Since Archer specifically instructed about this, it means that the android was most likely accepted by Archer as a subject.

Asking Archer for his subjects to serve as sacrificial offerings seems highly improbable.

“I understand… I just want to activate my Noble Phantasm. That android is the last piece of material I need. You know Danic, I don’t need the Holy Grail. My only wish is to complete my Noble Phantasm.”

Avisbro didn't have much of a feeling for Archer, and the events at the audience hall didn't affect him much.

The only thing that matters to him is completing his own Noble Phantasm.

However, only a magician with sufficient talent can complete the magic core needed to create his Noble Phantasm.

Among the Yggdrasilian race, only the seven who became Masters and the fugitive homunculus possess this talent.

Therefore, on this point alone, Avisbro is unwilling to budge.

“But Archer is unlikely to budge on this matter. Even asking about it might provoke anger.”

“I won’t do anything extra to this matter. You should ask Archer yourself. Weren’t you planning to visit him anyway?”

Danic ultimately left the decision to Avisbroer, letting him handle the situation himself.

"I understand, I'll give it a try."

Avisbro nodded and said.

"I'll go prepare the gift for Archer first, so I'll say goodbye now."

“I was just about to go find Gordes. It seems there’s been some trouble with Assassin, and the Red Saber has headed to Sighshwara. So, we’ll have to send our Saber to handle it.”