FATE: Target of Grand Master

At this point, no one can save me.

Devouring her sister, killing humans, and degenerating into a monster—if her original self could be called an "innocent monster," then her current self is a "genuine monster."

Gorgon, what a fitting name for my current state.

How ridiculous! I actually thought I was "Tiamat". When did I start having this kind of hallucination?

It seems like it was when that guy named Jingu asked me, "Do you want to take revenge on humanity?"

After agreeing to that guy's request, her memories became fragmented and hazy, and she unwittingly became known as "Tiamat".

But in the end, she was just a monster. Even if she donned the cloak of the Mother Goddess of Creation, she could only produce more monsters.

I am beyond saving and there is no turning back.

How I long to respond to the call of that small figure before me, to start all over again.

But it was all too late.

Sister, since I am already trapped in a nightmare, there is no need for any light. Killing you, killing you again, and then wallowing in endless regret is the only ending suitable for a monster like me called Gorgon.

Petrifying Demon Eye, activate!

"Medusa, have you fallen so low?"

Euryale, who instantly understood Gorgon's inner thoughts, did not put up any resistance, like an older sister who dotes on her younger sister and is willing to give her everything, even her own life.

"You're not qualified to kill my servant right in front of me, Gorgon!"

Just as Gorgon's Petrifying Eyes were about to activate, Ibuki wielded the Kusanagi Sword, sending it flying horizontally and blinding Gorgon in one eye.

Furthermore, Cú Chulainn Alter, Musashi, and Ereshkigal also launched attacks against the Gorgon.

"ah!!!"

The wounded Gorgon let out a heart-wrenching scream.

"Eureka!"

Xia Yan shouted at his third contracted servant, "Don't do anything foolish. She used to be your sister, but she isn't anymore."

Having spent so much time with Yuri Ellie, how could Xia Yan not see through her thoughts?

Since meeting Gorgon, the usually lively Euryale has become extremely silent. Even her usual ambiguous behavior of pestering Xia Yan and trying her best to increase her status in Xia Yan's heart has disappeared, as if she is deliberately reducing her presence.

Xia Yan didn't want to be compared to others, but he also deeply understood Euryale's pain.

On one side is her beloved younger sister, and on the other is her beloved Master. Both are very important to her, and it is really difficult for her to choose between the two.

Therefore, Euryale changed her criteria for choosing based on which side would be more unfortunate without her.

Clearly, Xia Yan still has Servants like Morgan, Cú Chulainn, Musashi, and Ereshkigal by his side, while Gorgon has nothing left.

Therefore, Euryale deliberately minimized her presence so that Xia Yan would feel less pain when they parted.

Euryale knew that her choice was selfish. Along the way, Xia Yan had treated every Servant like family. She had always received happiness from Xia Yan, but in the end, she had to give him pain in return.

However, looking at Gorgon's appearance, Euryale couldn't bear it. Even though she knew it was just one of the very slim possibilities that it was her sister Medusa, Medusa was still her only sister who had been by her side since birth.

Seeing the exhausted Gorgon easily defeated by several Servants, Euryale turned back to Xia Yan with an apologetic smile before charging towards Gorgon without hesitation.

Seeing this, Ibuki, who was preparing to deliver the final blow to Gorgon, stopped controlling the Kusanagi sword and looked at Xia Yan with some confusion.

Xia Yan's face was unusually serious, and his fists were clenched so tightly that they turned white, but he did not give any instructions to Ibuki. He just watched as Yuri Ellie flew away.

He understood that Euryale had already made her choice, and even if he forcibly dragged her back now, she would definitely feel guilty for not being able to help her sister.

Although Xia Yan values ​​every Servant and treats them like family, he never considers them his possessions. Whenever a Servant leaves voluntarily, Xia Yan will silently let go, no matter how unwilling he is.

Some people might think this is weakness, but Xia Yan believes it is respect and gentleness.

Xia Yan will not forcibly bind any follower for any utilitarian purpose. If one day all his followers leave him, Xia Yan will face death with equanimity.

"Thank you, Xia Yan. Also, I'm sorry, if there's another chance to form a contract, I will definitely make it up to you many times over."

The ground of the Blood Temple could no longer withstand the impact of Quetzalcoatl's Noble Phantasm and Gorgon's own collision, revealing a bottomless ravine. Gorgon's massive, already shattered body fell into it, and Euryale, after tearfully bidding farewell to Xia Yan, also flew towards Gorgon.

"Medusa, don't be afraid, your sister is here."

Euryale landed on Gorgon's chest, gently comforting her aching sister.

Despite being unable to see, Gorgon still felt an immense sense of familiarity and warmth towards his sister's voice.

She crossed her enormous hands over her chest, embracing her sister who was countless times smaller than herself, and they fell together.

At least in this final moment, he still had his sister by his side.

Defeating the Gorgon was achieved so easily.

Although he seemed relaxed, Xia Yan had lost Euryale, which made him anything but happy. Moreover, he knew that everything was just beginning, and he had to race against time to deal with Typhon and then gather all his forces to fight Tiamat.

On the other side, Lan Muyan followed Morgan and quickly found the location of Typhon's true form.

That was a place deeper than where Tiamat was in the Blood Temple. Even Quetzalcoatl's Noble Phantasm hadn't penetrated that far. However, with Morgan there, the dark environment was illuminated as if it were daytime.

Typhon's main body, a mechanical dragon with three dragon heads and a huge jet engine, lay quietly on the ground.

It was a terrifying body several times larger than a Gorgon; just seeing its existence was enough to feel a powerful sense of oppression.

"Wait, that Saber named Nero is inside 'me'."

Just as Morgan was about to attack Typhon's true form, Typhon reappeared in human form and revealed Nero's location.

Morgan, however, seemed not to hear him and raised his cross wand, slashing down to unleash a dark blue-green spear-like beam that struck Typhon's head.

boom!

The outcome of this attack left both sides dissatisfied.

Morgan curled her lip, dissatisfied that the spear light had only caused cracks in the dragon's outer armor. She had to admit that the armor was indeed worthy of being called the Machine God, as it was harder than she had imagined.

Meanwhile, Typhon was even more uneasy. Morgan's mere spear strike had cracked Typhon's armor. If the opponent increased his output, Typhon would definitely be injured, which was no joke.

"Hey, fairy, don't you really care at all about that Saber named Nero?"

Typhon's tone became anxious.

"Stop shouting. If Xia Yan were here, he might show some consideration, but I don't care. Instead of wasting time talking to you, it would be more efficient to cut open your body and take out that idiot emperor."

Typhon understood. In Morgan's eyes, the inability to activate the main body at this moment was like a hen carrying a golden egg. Instead of wasting time talking to the hen, it was better to kill the goose that lays the golden egg.