The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

But that's all; the worries and anxieties are nothing more than pointless whining before departure.

Manshu wouldn't let these things influence his final decision; having made his choice, he wouldn't regret it.

In the end, it all boils down to nothing more than letting out a laugh to bury it.

Perhaps it was just a fleeting thought while traveling, and once they arrived at their stronghold, these thoughts were temporarily set aside.

He admired all of this with great joy, placing the Greater Grail in the most important place.

"You should have seen this before, right? It's a treasure kept by Danic, the Great Grail made with the Third Magic."

Manju spoke to his Master, and Fiore nodded respectfully.

She had indeed seen the Greater Grail; among the Yggdrasilans, Darnic had only shown it to her when it was hidden away.

At that moment, just feeling that overwhelming magic and sacredness almost made Fiore's soul fly away.

Danic whispered enticingly to her, telling her that as long as she had the memory of this wish, her desire could be easily fulfilled.

Few can resist the temptation of such a group, and Fiore made up her mind at that time to devote herself to the all-out battle against the Magic Association.

Seeing the Greater Grail again, even though Manjusaka's spells reduced the oppressive feeling of the magic, it still suffocated her.

“Uncle Danic did indeed let me meet him. He told me that we would definitely discover the mysteries and wonders of this world.”

“His words are not wrong. Have someone embed the Greater Grail under the throne in my palace, leaving a circuit to connect to the throne, and then come and tell me when it is done.”

After Manju finished speaking, he left the Great Sage there and turned to leave, leaving Fiore stunned.

"Is this what Rider is fighting for here?"

The android had arrived at some point and, looking at Fiore who was standing there in a daze, asked her a question.

"Of course, all Servants are summoned to compete for this thing, the omnipotent wish-granting machine, the Greater Grail."

Fiore turned her head away and said to the person, "I'm so angry!"

"However, the Greater Grail cannot function until the Holy Grail War ends, but just looking at the accumulated magic power inside makes it clear that the name 'Wishing Machine' is not a lie."

"Alright, this has nothing to do with you. After all, you're not the Master. Summon some homunculus and golems. Time to get to work."

Fiore explained halfway through, then suddenly slapped her forehead and stopped talking.

Instead, they sent the androids to gather more people and prepare to begin construction.

I need to complete the assigned tasks quickly, and the pressure of having the Greater Grail sitting there all this time is quite heavy.

"Ok."

The android nodded and hurried off to relay the order.

This guy was quite well-behaved while he was here, which is quite different from the information I received from my uncle.

There was no indication that he harbored any rebellious intentions; on the contrary, he was able to execute the orders he received very well, and quite well at that.

However, he and his Uncle Danic are now on opposite sides, and he was completely unprepared.

Fiore herself hadn't considered this at all; in this matter, she was actually less decisive than her younger brother, Corles.

However, her circumstances did not allow her to hesitate or be indecisive; the thunder and flames in the sky had already made the decision for her.

"But what wish should I make to the Holy Grail?"

Fiore was still somewhat confused about this, because the wish she had made had already been granted.

So, do we need to get to the root of the problem? Or...?

……

"Danic even lost the Holy Grail? I thought he might choose to defend it with his life."

The news brought by the flying pigeons made Kotomine Shiro's brow furrow deeply.

"In this way, if they can't defeat Archer on the black side, they won't be able to steal the Greater Grail and escape by betraying the team."

"Perhaps this idea could never have existed in the first place. I have a feeling that if I don't defeat Archer of the Black faction, I will never have the chance to fulfill my wish and touch the Holy Grail."

Kotomine Shiro shook his head, denying that.

"Was it a revelation you received? Could it be that it's still helping you?"

"I can't give a definite answer, but I think... the chances of victory are still with me."

"Instead of this matter, let's go and entertain the saintess who has come from afar. It's a pity she came all the way from Tulifas to Sighishwara. If she had stayed in Tulifas, she might have been able to prevent this from happening."

Kotomine Shiro actually felt some regret about this, regretting the loss of the Greater Grail and the demise of the Dragon Slayer.

“The black Saber could have been a shield for a sharp sword.”

"Unfortunately, our Saber didn't summon any good options. If it were Gawain and King Arthur, the situation might have been much better."

However, since everything has already become a fait accompli, there's no point in wasting time lamenting it.

"What did Shishikage Kairi say? Is he willing to represent our Master in negotiations?"

After all, Kotomine Shiro himself was still unable to confront the saintess, and besides him, the only other member of the Red Team who could still function normally was Shishikai Kairi.

"However, losing the Greater Grail has its advantages. Darnic has no other choice but to share some of his strength to help us repair the Hanging Gardens. With Avisbro's golem, we might be able to improve the gardens even further."

……

Thus, the Tulifas and Sighishwara regions enjoyed a rare period of peace, with no roaring sounds, no raging fires, and no continuous explosions.

Suddenly, a torrential downpour began to fall from the sky. This rain was unprecedented in its speed and intensity; the amount that fell in one day was equivalent to the amount that fell in ten days.

Everyone understood that this was an omen of what was to come, and that continuous heavy rains would bring floods that would inundate the land.

Yggdomirenia also dispatched people to evacuate the residents of Tulipas to avoid the disaster.

Heavy rains will fall on Tulipas for four days, causing floods to inundate the land.

"The rain started without any warning, and there wasn't a trace of magic in the air. It seems it really was that guy's doing; it was a miracle he created."

"But if it's only this level of flood, how could it possibly breach his fortress? Even the castle of the Thousand World Tree wouldn't be afraid of a flood."

Danic stood in the partially renovated castle, gazing at the heavy rain outside.

The rain pounded against the windows, creating a piercing noise. The ground below was already flooded, and Tulifas, nestled at the foot of the hill, was engulfed in water.

However, the evacuation began as soon as the rain started, and there were many people in Tulifas who were connected to Yggdrasil and had knowledge of the mystical.

Therefore, the evacuation work proceeded relatively smoothly, and the 5 people were quickly and orderly evacuated.

Even if someone is unwilling, all you need to do is use suggestive magic tricks.

"My Noble Phantasm will be put to use then. Through the miracles Archer has shown, my most perfect creation is about to be completed. Would you like to come and witness the final process?"

Avisbro extended an invitation to Danic.

After all, Danic did help a lot in this regard, whether it was the large amount of materials and funds spent on building his own house or the materials used to create the original humans, all of which were paid for by Danic.

"That's great. With your Noble Phantasm, we'll have the strength to fight Archer one last time."

Danic nodded happily and followed Avisbro out of the World Tree's castle and arrived at the lake located in the northernmost part of the Idil Forest.

However, the lake is no longer visible, as the forest has been submerged.

"Okay, here it is."

Avisbro stopped in his tracks, while Danic stood silently to the side, observing the ceremony.

And so, before the silent lake, Avisbro began to recite and chant.

"Born of Mother Earth, it devours the wisdom of the wind and fills the life of water."

This is a prayer offered to heaven, infusing life into a clod of earth.

“Sprinkle flames to cure disease. The cruel will crush their own skull, while the righteous will purify their own blood.”

"A massive body, as huge as a mountain, as hard as a rock. It possesses the appearance of protecting hundreds of millions of people, ruling hundreds of millions of people, and controlling hundreds of millions of people."

The soil, the trees, and this body are all offerings to God. Only a man who has no interest in fame and power could create such an ultimate mystery. This is a miracle that has long since transcended the category of Noble Phantasms.

"You are a clod of earth and yet not a clod of earth. You are man and yet not man. You are the one who stands in Paradise, the one who rules over Paradise, the one who leads to Paradise. You are our dream, our hope, our love."

This is a product that personifies the faith of suffering nations, recreating the miracles of God—the puppets that play the role of destroying the world.

"Embrace the Holy Spirit Ruah, whose name is Adam, the first man."

Bubbles began to rise from the once calm water, and a colossal golem, about fifteen meters tall, stretched its enormous arms out of the lake.

Its original materials are stone, soil and wood, all of which are quite historical and are unprocessed natural materials used in city walls or timber.

It is said that Danic spent 30% of his assets just to collect these materials.

But it will all be worth it, for it will create a king who will guide the people, burdened by the humiliation of the Age of Suffering, to Paradise.

The activated golem's eyes glowed, and it lifted its leg, rising from the lake.

Although it is an artificial object created from wood, stone, and soil, its appearance seems to directly incorporate the greatness of nature into its body, worthy of people's praise for its beauty.

Then the first miracle occurred, and the earth beneath their feet seemed to sing a song of praise to the giant.

As the floodwaters receded, vegetation sprouted from the ground, and the trees that the giant touched immediately bore fruit that ripened, fell to the earth, and instantly grew into new trees.

Moreover, birds and beasts from who-knows-where, like refractive insects, were attracted to the giant and clung to it without hesitation.

These birds and beasts were decomposed without leaving a single drop of blood, turning into pure energy that was absorbed by the giant.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding environment, including the earth, came alive, and a faint, sweet honey aroma began to waft through the air.

"That's right, this is Paradise Eden."

Avisbro gazed at the golem standing before him with fervor and bliss.

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Foundation to Heaven (6k)

It rained heavily in Tulipas for four days, but not a single drop of water appeared near Manshu and his fortress until the fourth day.

It was as if the rain had deliberately avoided this area, and the rain clouds had not visited it either.

Looking down from the sky, the entire cloud formation was pierced through here, as if something had punched through it, revealing a hole.

Despite this, the rain still cannot be contained.

On the fourth day, not long after the morning star rose, 4 people saw a white line appear on the horizon.

"It is the scene that the king foretold."