FATE: Target of Grand Master

Don't underestimate me!

"Gorgon roared angrily."

"Since you wish to die by a Noble Phantasm, then I will grant your wish. Noble Phantasm! Forced Sealing - Temple of Ten Thousand Demons!"

A huge crimson magic circle appeared in front of Gorgon. Then, Gorgon's massive body began to change, transforming into a gigantic one-eyed monster made up of countless intertwined black tentacles.

This is the short-term materialized form of "Gorgon's Monster," the tragic end that Gorgon ultimately reached by abandoning the last vestiges of her goddess status.

The immense magical power emanating from that gigantic one-eyed monster was enough to dissolve any life it touched.

Morgan was struck head-on by this sudden magical force. Although she summoned a black spear to defend herself, it was instantly reduced to ashes.

Seemingly not content with merely eliminating Morgan, the one-eyed monster unleashed its magic, pushing everything around it toward utter destruction.

After enjoying himself to the fullest, the Noble Phantasm's duration was up. Gorgon reverted to his original form, laughing maniacally, "See? This is the power of the Goddess's Noble Phantasm. This terrifying dissolving power is not something a mere Servant can withstand. I, Matou Ryouken, am about to gain eternal life as a god, hahahahaha!"

Seeing Gorgon unleash his Noble Phantasm on a bunch of thin air earlier and now spouting nonsense on his own, Xia Yan and the others who were watching from the sidelines were somewhat confused.

"It seems to have gained immense self-satisfaction from the illusion I created," Morgan, who had somehow appeared above Xia Yan and the others, promptly explained.

"Although it's just a false shell of a goddess, the power of this Noble Phantasm is not to be underestimated. Fortunately, it was caught in an illusion, saving me a lot of trouble."

While Gorgon was immersed in his hallucinations, Morgan led Xia Yan and the others to a safe distance and checked their health.

The petrification effect of the Gorgons has been lifted, and apart from the minor injuries they sustained in the previous battle, none of them are seriously hurt.

"The illusion should be working out by now. I'll go and put an end to this Holy Grail War."

Morgan's figure rose again and moved behind Gorgon.

"Gorgon, isn't the dream I've woven for you quite wonderful?"

As Morgan revealed the true nature of the illusion, Gorgon, who was immersed in the idea of ​​winning the Holy Grail War and gaining eternal life as a god—or more precisely, Matou Ryogen within Gorgon—was momentarily stunned.

After hesitating for nearly ten seconds, Gorgon roared at Morgan with a ferocious expression, "How dare you play tricks on me!"

Morgan raised his head slightly and said aloofly, "So what?"

"Go to hell!"

Gorgon activated his petrifying Mystic Eyes, and the giant snakes that formed from his mouth and hair simultaneously released beams of magical energy. His snake-scale-covered hands also stabbed towards Morgan. At the same time, Matou Ryouken controlled Gorgon to use all his attack moves except for his Noble Phantasm, all in an attempt to kill Morgan in one blow.

"It seems you have no other trump cards left."

Morgan ignored his gradually petrifying body and said coldly, "Then let this trial end. Rungominiad!"

A gigantic spear, nearly the same size as Gorgon and radiating blue light, descended from the sky, easily piercing Gorgon's resilient body, which was comparable to the spirit foundation of a god.

"This is not a replica I made before, but the true Spear of the End. As a being akin to a god, it is worthy of my offering the genuine article. Accept it with tears of gratitude, and then vanish! Rungomminiad, activate!"

The Spear of Limits unleashed a magical power that could not be described as exaggerated. The Gorgon, nailed to it, was like a condemned prisoner on a stake, twisting his body wildly but unable to break free.

The surging magical power began to erode Gorgon's spiritual foundation, gradually disintegrating it. Although Gorgon's own regenerative abilities were strong, as time went on, Gorgon's regeneration speed could no longer keep up with Rungomminiad's decomposition of it.

"No! I don't want to die! I was so close! So close!"

Gorgon screamed frantically, but to no avail. The moment Morgan used the divinely created weapon, the outcome was already decided.

The dissolution of Gorgon's spiritual foundation lasted for about a minute, and everyone who witnessed the process was filled with awe at Morgan's power.

For them, Gorgon was already an extraordinary force. If Morgan hadn't been there, they would have undoubtedly lost. But this also raised some questions among the crowd.

Logically speaking, Morgan should be a being similar to King Arthur, and shouldn't have the overwhelming strength to defeat Gorgon. However, everything that is happening now proves that Morgan has the strength to be on par with, or even surpass, a true god-level Servant.

They couldn't even imagine the upper limit of Morgan's strength, which made them feel mysterious, curious, and a little awe towards Morgan, the Servant, and Xia Yan, who had contracted such an overpowered Servant.

Xia Yan was unaware of the subtle change in how those around him perceived him; he was still intently focused on the battle.

Based on the current developments, the Lesser Grail should be released by now.

Sure enough, in mid-air where Gorgon's spirit base had completely disappeared, a golden cup-shaped object containing immense magical power slowly emerged.

"Is this the Holy Grail?"

Morgan floated to the Holy Grail, wanting to pick it up.

"Your Majesty, wait a moment, inside there..."

Xia Yan hurriedly reminded him, but it was too late.

Morgan's hand had already touched the Holy Grail, and a large amount of black mud immediately gushed out from the Grail, which began to attach to Morgan's spiritual origin along his hand.

"Morgan!"

Seeing this, Xia Yan became so anxious that he forgot to use proper titles and started calling Morgan by his name.

In stark contrast to Xia Yan's anxiety was Morgan, who remained calm and composed.

"Oh? So this is the embodiment of human evil thoughts. How interesting."

Morgan looked at the black mud that had been constantly attaching to his spirit core and trying to erode it, but then suddenly stopped moving, and smiled coldly.

"Why are you still? Weren't you trying to corrupt me?"

Seemingly pondering what to do next, the black mud, though still rolling, showed no unusual movement.

Morgan remained aloof and said, "So you think you can corrupt my Master by following the contract after you've discovered you can't corrupt me? Angola Mainyu, you underestimate me far too much. Get back here."

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, so much so that Xia Yan, as Morgan's Master, did not notice anything unusual.

For some reason, Xia Yan sensed a fear that only humans could feel from the black mud clinging to Morgan's arm. Then, the black mud shrank back into the Holy Grail at an extremely fast speed, as if nothing had happened.

What's going on?

Even Xia Yan was stunned this time.

Why did Angola Manuel, the hidden boss, chicken out? It doesn't make sense.

Seeing Morgan slowly lower the small Holy Grail, Xia Yan hurriedly stepped forward to ask him questions.

"Morgan, are you alright?"

Morgan sensed his Master's concern, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, but his tone remained cold as he said, "Don't worry, what could possibly happen to me?"

"Didn't the black mud erode your spirit core just now?"

Morgan sensed from Xia Yan's words that he seemed quite familiar with the thing from before, and said, "This should be the embodiment of what you mentioned earlier as 'all the evil in this world,' right?"

Xia Yan nodded quickly.

To be honest, even Gilgamesh was only unaffected by the black mud when he encountered it, while his Master Kirei Kotomine was corrupted as well. But Morgan prevented the black mud from even being corrupted and even escaped back into the Holy Grail. Xia Yan had never seen anything like it before.

"Is it strange?" Morgan said calmly. "What does 'all the evil in this world' have to do with me, the King of Lostbelts? Besides, it's just evil created by you humans. It has no effect on me, who is already an evil fairy."

Xia Yan was stunned.

Holy crap! That makes so much sense!