FATE: Target of Grand Master

It's now!

After Nero had defended against Arcueid's hundreds of claw strikes and physical attacks, he finally anticipated a slight opening in the gaps in the opponent's attacks.

Despite his already numerous injuries, Nero thrust his sword forward, sacrificing Arcueid's tear in his right chest to pierce his opponent's right shoulder with his crimson greatsword.

Nero originally aimed at Arcueid's right chest, but during the thrust, Arcueid reacted and used her claws to change the direction of the "Primal Flame".

Even so, Arcueid stopped her attack, tilted her head to look at her injured right shoulder, as if to express her surprise that it could hurt her.

However, compared to Arcueid's injuries, Nero was now covered in wounds and looked like a bloodied mess. The difference in their conditions was obvious, but Nero's lips curled up slightly, as if mocking the fact that "the invincible Progenitor has been injured by me."

However, Nero's smile lasted for less than two seconds before a huge, blood-red full moon was reflected in her pupils.

"Nero! Watch out! That's Arcueid's Noble Phantasm!"

Xia Yan's reminder echoed in his mind, but it was too late.

Even Nero could only see Arcueid's afterimage for a moment. In less than a second, Nero felt as if he had been struck by hundreds or thousands of claws, and his body collapsed before his brain could receive the signal.

This is Arcueid's Noble Phantasm—Blood Sister.

This is a pact made by the Blood Sisters; rather than a Noble Phantasm, it is more like a characteristic that Arcueid herself possesses.

Originating from the Moon's brain, Arcueid, after many years, became the Earth's sense of touch. It has a dual identity as both a manifestation of the Moon and an embodiment of the Earth, using the disharmony between the Moon's and Earth's fundamental laws as a means of attack.

By utilizing the principle that the moon's gravity is only one-sixth that of Earth, enemies facing Arcueid on Earth's side are essentially placed under six times the gravity, resulting in their abilities being reduced to one-sixth of their original strength.

Since this is a numerical change caused by a concept, no matter how high one's magic resistance is, there is no way to defend against it if one is in an environment set as the moon.

Xia Yan looked at the fallen Nero and wanted to rush up to him, but reason told him that if he made any rash move, Arcueid would attack him.

Not just now, but from the very beginning of the battle, Xia Yan had been trying to launch an attack on Wo Tengmensi, but whenever he had this intention, he could always feel a gaze with a strong warning meaning.

Xia Yan dared not gamble with his life, but seeing Arcueid, who had "dealt with" Nero and turned her attention to him, Xia Yan knew that if he didn't do something, he would only face death.

What should I do?

Do you want to fight?

Xia Yan was certain that if he even considered fighting, before he could even summon Gan Jiang and Mo Xie, his heart would be pierced by Arcueid.

As for his own Demon Eye, Xia Yan wasn't even sure if it would have any effect on Arcueid.

But if you don't fight, your opponent won't let you go either, and the outcome will still be death.

"Hahahaha! Have you felt the power of our god? This is divine will! This is destiny!"

The smile on Woto Moji's face grew increasingly manic.

"It's so noisy."

Suddenly, a slightly hoarse voice came from behind Arcueid.

Somewhat surprised, she turned around and saw Nero, whom she should have killed, slowly standing up again.

"Hey, Arcueid, stay away from my player, your opponent is me."

Arcueid remained silent and motionless, as if pondering how Nero was able to survive after completely consuming her "Blood Sister".

"Player! Use the command spell!"

Nero wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. While using telepathy to seek Command Seals from Xia Yan, she plunged her crimson greatsword into the ground, and the magnificent Golden Theater rose up once again.

"Noble Phantasm! The Glorious Imperial Rule Sung by a Young Maiden!"

"In the name of my Command Seals, I command! Enhance Nero's Noble Phantasm!"

A beam of red light shot out from the back of Xia Yan's hand and landed on Nero.

Arcueid did not stop Xia Yan, seemingly wanting to see what kind of Noble Phantasm Nero could use.

Feeling the power of the Command Seal, Nero confidently drew the "Primordial Flame," and flames roared as they burned on the greatsword.

"Ahhh—!"

Nero let out a shout and charged toward Arcueid, brandishing her greatsword.

With slashes, cuts, thrusts, and parries, Nero unleashed his swordsmanship to its fullest potential, launching a relentless, raging onslaught against Arcueid.

Arcueid's expression was also slightly surprised, as if she hadn't expected Nero to be able to unleash such power. The pressure emanating from his fingernails was completely different from what she had experienced during the previous battle.

Ding ding ding!

A series of metallic clanging and friction sounds rang out, and Nero managed to briefly suppress Arcueid.

The two fought their way from one side of the Golden Theater to the other, from the ground to mid-air, with Nero taking the initiative to move forward and Arcueid passively retreating throughout.

During this process, Arcueid used her physical advantage to kick Nero away a few times, but every time Nero was kicked away, a fire dragon would slash out from the "Primordial Flame" and spiral up to Arcueid, making it impossible for her to escape.

Taking advantage of Arcueid's moment of breaking free from the fire dragon's restraints, Nero will close the distance again and continue to suppress Arcueid.

Click!

After the two had clashed countless times, Arcueid felt a faint sound coming from under his fingernails.

Even his fingernails, which could slice steel like tofu, had cracked.

Click!Click!

From the first single fingernail to the next two, then three, and after dozens of exchanges, Arcueid could feel that all ten of his fingernails had reached their limit.

Nero naturally noticed this as well. She landed heavily in the center of the Golden Theater, holding her sword in both hands. Flames erupted around her, transforming into seven ferocious fire dragons.

"Let's end this with this move!"

Nero charged forward with his sword raised.

Arcueid did not hesitate upon seeing this and prepared to use "Blood Sister" again.

But the moment the giant blood moon appeared in the sky, Arcueid suddenly felt his whole body go numb as if he had been electrocuted.

Without a doubt, this is the second skill of Xia Yan's Mystic Code Chaldea Combat Suit - Gandr.

Xia Yan had been observing the battle situation and finally found an opportunity to provide support.

In fact, even Xia Yan himself didn't know whether Gandra would have any effect on Arcueid, but in the blink of an eye, he had no choice but to take the gamble.

Fortunately, it seems Xia Yan made the right bet.

"Don't even think about running away!"

Just as Arcueid was paralyzed, Nero arrived in front of her, and the seven fire dragons instantly engulfed her.