FATE: Target of Grand Master

"Mother, Elizabeth's Noble Phantasm can only be broken by your shouts. As for the remaining Noble Phantasms, Linghu Shi, Tianye, and Cai, you each take charge and deal with them."

As early as when the three Servants showed signs of activating their Noble Phantasms, Xia Yan took the lead in giving orders.

"no problem."

Tiamat immediately ran to Elizabeth's Noble Phantasm and let out a cry that was enough to counter Elizabeth's sonic attack.

At this moment, any hesitation would lead to the utter destruction of Xia Yan and the other two, so even Linghu Shi and Tian Ye He Cai, who were at odds with each other, temporarily cooperated.

"I'll handle Suzuka Gozen's Noble Phantasm on this side; you take care of the other side."

Linghu Shi said something to Tian Ye and Cai with extreme awkwardness.

"Um."

Tano and Aya immediately ordered, "Afuku, use your Noble Phantasm!"

"Okay!"

Of the three Servants' Noble Phantasms, only Salome's is not an area-of-effect Noble Phantasm, and Astolfo's first Noble Phantasm can handle it.

"Come out."

Afu summoned his eagle, immediately mounted its back, raised his spear, and charged towards Salome's giant skeleton.

"A Noble Phantasm! A phantom horse unlike any found in this world!"

The enormous, dark blue skull clashed with the charging eagle, engaging in a struggle, and so far it appears to have at least blocked the attack.

Linghu Shi didn't delay; he raised his right hand and used a Command Spell.

"I command Gawain to use his Noble Phantasm in the name of my Command Seals!"

"Yes, sir!"

Gawain's magical energy began to overflow from his spirit core. He tossed the holy sword in his hand through the air and caught it steadily, shouting, "Noble Phantasm! Sword of Victory!"

A dazzling golden light burst forth from the holy sword, covering half of the hall like a blazing sun, encompassing all of Suzuka Gozen's more than two hundred lightsabers.

Besides the Servants who used their Noble Phantasms, the Servants on the other three sides who did not use their Noble Phantasms were also actively moving around, trying to distract, interfere with, or even ambush the three Servants on the Babylonian side. However, due to the weakening spell of the Great God Tower, the results were minimal.

The predicament of being surrounded on all sides has been temporarily brought under control, but it is likely to evolve into a situation of mutual depletion of magic power, which is a situation that Xia Yan's side does not want to see.

Even if they defeat Nebuchadnezzar II, Draco is still waiting for them. If this battle is only a Pyrrhic victory, it will mean that the three of them have failed in this trial.

"Masters, release me from my restraints. Although I am injured, my spirit core is undamaged, and I can still do my part."

Just as Xia Yan and the other two were focused on the battle, Hassan, who was injured, suddenly spoke.

In this current standoff, if Hassan of Cursed Arm were to use his aura to sneak up behind the enemy and carry out a decapitation strike, it might have a surprising effect.

"Hassan, do you still have the magic power to unleash your Noble Phantasm?" Xia Yan asked to confirm.

"With my current magical power, I probably won't be able to unleash it even once—no, not even once. But if I use all my spiritual energy, I might be able to barely unleash it once."

Hassan's voice was extremely resolute.

Xia Yan looked at Linghu Shi, and after receiving a glance from Linghu Shi, he walked to Hassan the Cursed Wrist.

"Understood. Then I'll sign a temporary contract with you. That way, I can at least help you recover some of your magic power."

"That would be perfect."

Hassan of Cursed Wrist readily agreed.

"Linghu Shi, please have Arthur untie him."

At Linghu Shi's signal, Arthur walked to Xia Yan's side and lightly swung his sword twice, severing the chains binding Hassan's cursed wrists.

Rubbing his arm, Hassan of Cursed Wrist slowly stood up, then threw a punch at Xia Yan's heart, who was standing next to him.

clang!

Hassan's attack with the Cursed Arm did not hit Xia Yan's heart, but was blocked by a blue and gold holy sword.

Having failed in his first attack, Hassan of Cursed Arm immediately jumped back to create distance, then tilted his head in confusion.

"How did you find it?"

Xia Yan, protected by Arthur, replied calmly, "First of all, it's strange that you're here. As a lone Servant, your primary task should be to find other lone Servants, just like Enkidu and the others did, instead of venturing into the enemy's stronghold alone."

Secondly, even if you try to obtain information by using your aura to conceal yourself, if I were Nebuchadnezzar II, I would kill you decisively after capturing you, regardless of whether I had obtained any information from the interrogation, instead of letting the enemy protect his own people when he was already in front of him.

Of course, the second point could also be explained as Gilgamesh, possessed by Nebuchadnezzar II, being habitually careless, but that's not all the evidence you've given. You only suffered some minor injuries, yet you insisted your magic was completely depleted. You probably didn't realize we have methods to detect lies.

Finally, and most importantly, although you've removed the smell from your body, there's still a hint of alcohol on your breath when you speak. You're 'Hassan,' for goodness' sake; this can't be explained away with a simple "break of your vows."

"I see."

The exposed "Cursed Arm Hassan" made no attempt to deny it. His appearance began to change, transforming from a tall, thin man wearing a white skull mask and a black bodysuit into a handsome man with a bare upper body, tattoos of dragons and flowers, and his waist-length hair tied up.

Yan Qing, nicknamed "The Prodigal Son," ranked thirty-sixth among the 108 heroes of the Water Margin.

really.

The moment Xia Yan saw Yan Qing, his doubts about why the other party could change his form were resolved.

Dual body is a special ability that was sewn into Yan Qing's spiritual foundation, allowing him to change his form at will.

"It seems that the plan I came up with on the spur of the moment this morning was indeed not perfect. The plan failed and I even took several hits from the King's Noble Phantasm for nothing. What a huge loss."

Yan Qing made a light complaint, but in the next instant he appeared next to Linghu Shi.

"Noble Phantasm! Ambush from Ten Sides - Shadowless Appearance!"

The clones created by Yan Qingquan's unique footwork launched a series of attacks on Linghu Shi from all directions. Arthur immediately flashed to his master's side and pulled him toward Xia Yan.

Dangdang Dangdang!

After quickly wielding his holy sword to block Yan Qing's fist technique, Arthur kicked him away.

"cut."

Seeing that he couldn't gain much advantage over Arthur, Yan Qing decisively retreated, preparing to use his mobility and stealth to begin attacking the remaining Servants.

"Arthur, go after him! We can't let him succeed."

Upon seeing Yan Qing retreat, Linghu Shi immediately realized the other party's purpose.

"But if I leave, Xiaoshi, you'll all be without any followers. What if they trick me into leaving and then come back to kill me?"

Arthur's actions were all based on the safety of Linghu Shi as his primary consideration.

"It's alright, I'll have Richard come back to protect me. Tiamat is more than enough over there."

With Linghu Shi's words of comfort, Arthur finally felt at ease and went to chase after Yan Qing at full speed.